Quidditch Update -- Last Day of Match 2!

Match 2 is almost over.   The stroke of midnight POT at the end of Tuesday October 17 is your last chance to score.  

While we are in last place as of this writing, we are holding our own and expect a flurry (perhaps a blizzard?) of last minute scores.  Kudos to the noble Chasers of Ravenclaw who have already scored in Match 2, and hurrah for those hard at work to finish in time.

If you haven't started yet, you may still be able to score.  Even a small project made for charity or to protect someone else will earn 25 base points.  Come visit the Ravenclaw Quidditch thread for pattern ideas and encouragement.

Thank you to greenheron for that update on Match 2!  SOAR RAVENCLAW!

Quidditch Match 2 -- Mid-match update

Ravenclaw Quidditch Team Needs to SOAR!

With just about a week to go in Match 2, we Ravenclaws have our work cut out for us.  We are currently holding steady in 4th place, though we know there are some high yardage projects still in the works.

Right now, the Godric’s Hollow and Grimmaud Place squads are tied for first place, Shell Cottage is trailing behind, and The Burrow has yet to appear on the scoreboard:

It’s time for big-hearted Ravenclaws to do some charity crafting or crafting to protect someone else and earn BIG points!  There will be 25 base points for even the smallest project that fits the prompt.  Blanket square anyone?  How about a preemie hat?

Yardage and awesomeness bonus are both available.  Non-rav crafts that fit the prompt will be accepted as well, though yardage bonus will not apply. 25 base points for a non-rav project is a pretty good deal!

Do come visit the Ravenclaw Quidditch thread for information, ideas, cheers, and encouragement.  Let's show the world that we care!  Get those hooks and needles busy to help others, and you will feel great too. Match 2 ends at midnight POT at the end of October 17.

Thank you to greeneheron and Neetsey for that update on Match 2! SOAR RAVENCLAW!

Quitdditch Match 2 Preview!

Quidditch Match 2 starts at midnight POT at the beginning of September 28 and ends October 17

It is very exciting to see a charity-based prompt in Quidditch!  Charity crafting has been part of Quidditch from the very early days of the House Cup but has not been emphasized for a few terms.  We are very glad to see it making a comeback;  Cuppers will be spreading lots of warmth and snuggliness around to those who need it.

Summary: Craft something for charity, or something to protect someone else - 3 week timeframe - YES yardage bonus - YES awesomeness bonus - YES non-rav crafts (but not yardage bonus) - 25 base points

• This match has the same excellent choice of strategies as the last one - either Short & Sweet - or Go For the Yardage!

• Even a very small project - as long as it fulfills the prompt requirements - will earn 25 lovely shiny points. This is such a good deal that we should all plan to play in this match.

• It’s also a great place for a bigger project. Earn those same excellent 25 base points, plus yardage bonus (same formula as used in classes). For those who like to make big things for charity - or multiple small things - this match is made for you.

• In deciding which strategy to pursue, remember that the match starts in September and ends in October. If you start something big in September and don’t finish in time for the October 17 deadline, you will not be able to turn it in for an October class, but only for detention. That would not be such a tragedy, but it is something to bear in mind.

• Non-rav option!! No yardage bonus here, but 25 points for a non-rav craft is excellent!! Just remember to fit the prompt.

Awesomeness bonus available for all of the above!!!

Come visit your friendly Ravenclaw Quidditch Team thread for more details, lots of cheers and encouragement, and help to earn points while helping others.  See you on the pitch!

Thank you Captain greenheron for that preview of Match 2!

Quidditch Mid-Match Update!

RAVENCLAW ROCKS THE PITCH!

Hurrah for the Ravenclaw Chasers and their stunning win of Match 1! Ravenclaws just could not resist the challenge to craft something food-related, and then earn bonus points by connecting the project to Helga Hufflepuff.  Well done, intrepid athletes of the quidditch pitch!!!

Match 2 is underway now, and continues through midnight POT at the end of 2 June.  This time the prompt is to craft something metal-related, with bonus for connecting the project to Salazar Slytherin.  There seems to be a theme going here!

There is NO yardage bonus, so small projects work well.  There are many ways to be metal-related, including using metal hooks or needles!  Please come visit the Ravenclaw Quidditch thread to learn more.  

YES to awesomeness bonus for great work, creative turn-ins, etc, and ONE EXTRA POINT for making a connection with Salazar Slytherin.  So many ways to use our Ravenclaw research skills and creativity!

CURRENT STANDINGS have Ravenclaw in second place, with Slytherin  in the lead.

But it’s very close, and there's still plenty of time for a come-from-behind victory.  Soar out onto the pitch and show everyone what Ravenclaw Chasers are made of!  Steel, copper, tin, bronze, gold, silver, aluminum, and more - that's what.  Let's go for the win with our metal-related crafting!

Thank you to greenheron for this mid-match update!  Soar Ravenclaw!

Thursday Stats -- Quidditch Round 2 Mid-Match Update

Calling All Quidditch Fans!

As Match 2 draws to a close, we find the mighty Badgers in a very strong first place position, with the other three houses in a virtual tie for second.  The Eagles are right in the thick of it.

Come on, Ravenclaw Chasers!!!  For those of us working on a big project, this weekend is the perfect time to finish it up! For those who haven't started something yet, this match is a great place for a small project.  We are practicing our Flipendo Charm by:

• Using repeating patterns or colors in a project to demonstrate repeated use of the charm, or
• Creating something grey/smoke coloured or light and lacy to represent turning a Hinkypunk into a puff of smoke.

We have some great project bundles and help available over in the Quidditch thread.  There will be bonus points for both awesomeness and yardage.

Our Flying Horse Squads have an uneven balance right now, with Abraxans and Granians tied for first, and Aethonans and Thestrals tied for third.  

Quidditch points can give us the extra oomph we need for a fourth consecutive House Cup victory, so let's mount our mighty steeds and SOAR!!!!!

Thanks for that update, greenheron!  We're still in the running for this, fellow 'Claws!  Let's see how many goals we can score before this round ends on October 10!

Sunday Quidditch - Rotation 2 Update

Kudos to our 23 students who have been hard at work expanding their knowledge of mediwizardry, in addition to their regularly scheduled classes and Advanced Studies! 

We have had 21 students so far studying the care of creature-induced injuries and Muggle medical techniques on the first floor. 

Winemakerssister, akasha111182, knitsNhikes, Biologyrose, 3trees, ec0g33k, mrswingnut, Topfrog, rondaletts, Gipcsoul, SarahTheEntwife, lostmoonofpoosh, SaskiaBr, Omeletsmom, Rosimoto, lsgarner, gojenn, Bklyngrrl67, Pumpahkin, Caranam, bigsnakes

Here are the results of their studies --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two of our students have turned in their potions or plant poisoning antidotes from the third floor. 

Kvaustin studied the properties of bamboo and knit this 812 yard cardigan:

IrreverentYarns was interviewed by the Daily Prophet for her work in the Potions and Plant Poisoning ward. She’s knit this adorable sheep hat (which seems to be multiplying rapidly among the Ravelverse), and a lovely pair of lacey socks:

There is still time to complete your mediwizard specialty rotation and post on the Quidditch pitch, if you haven’t already.  Don't forget to drop by the Tower Quidditch locker room for your strategizing and planning needs!

Let’s finish strong and see how many more we can post before the March 3 midnight POT deadline.  There’s still plenty of time – remember, we work Smarter, Not Harder. 

Soar, Ravenclaw!

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