I'm sure that those who have visited the portkey are now packing their bags in anticipation for their long trip over the weekend to Hogwarts Castle. The professors are ready as well the Head Girls and Prefects. We can't wait to have the halls bustling with laughter and excitement again!

I know that I posted that matches would go out over the weekend, but I must suspend the announcements just a tiny bit longer. We want to make sure that we get the lists just right and sometimes this takes a little bit of time. So, match announcements will actually go out between Monday and Tuesday of next week. I know!! Some of you feel that you might die of suspense, but believe me, you will have and know who your partner is for a full 3 months and be able to spoil them rotten with attention, and ultimately with a great swap package.

To kick off this term we will be having two Beginning of Term Feasts in the Great Hall on Tuesday, February 3rd. Times are listed below:

Greeting Returning Students and First Years!!!!!!!!!!!

This is going to be one heck of a term. We have many students being transferred into different houses, some going into exchange programs to escape on of our own house members, (Rufus) and some just staying where they are because it is the right and proper thing to do.

So while all of the dust and commotion is going on perhaps we can get a jump start on projects of our own. Since there are only a few changes in the Hufflepuff House.

First, if you have not updated your blog with the new HSKS7 logo please do so and make sure it links back to the site. As you know or may not, this does count for HOUSE POINTS.

Second, please put up a "WISH List" on your blog of 4 to 6 random items to help your spoiler find stuffer for your kit. This will also help out someone who might want to send you a R.A.O.K.

Third, please put up any food allergies and or any other type of allergies you might have. This will also help out someone who might want to send you a R.A.O.K.

Enjoy the weekend.
Elanor

I apologize for not getting this list up earlier. This is the first time that we are doing this, and the main reason was so that those who are black listed will know that they will not be allowed to swap with us this term, and those that are high risk will know that they came very close to not being allowed in this swap. Reasons for being blacklisted include, but are not limited to, poor or no communication with spoilee/spoiler, rarely blog posting, and sending kit late or not at all.

We actually have very few from HSKS 7, but I will post names from the last 3 terms. High risk swappers will not be listed here, but contacted individually if they decide to join us again. If you have been blacklisted and would like an explanation, please email me at misswartbobble AT gmail.com

All kits include a handmade bag meant to store kit items for your spoilee. You can knit, crochet, or sew the bag. The color theme of the kit must be in your spoilees house colors.

NOTE (added 2/4): Kits given to 1st years must include all of the items listed because this is their first kit. Kits given to 2nd years and beyond have the option of switching out the stitch markers and needles for two items from their wish lists. So, make sure that you look to the wish lists of your spoilee who is a 2nd year and beyond to see what they like.

The following kits are what we are swapping this term:

Bag Kit - This will be a kit that will include all the items your spoilee will need to make a hand knit or crochet bag, purse, or tote. Included in the kit should be:
Yarn
Needles
Pattern
Optional - Stitch markers should be included if your spoilee is a knitter. If a crocheter swap with something from their wish list.

Fingerless Gloves/Mitts -
Yarn
Needles
Pattern
Optional - Stitch markers should be included if your spoilee is a knitter. If a crocheter swap with something from their wish list.

Sock Kit -
Sock Yarn
Needles
Pattern
Optional - Stitch markers should be included if your spoilee is a knitter. If a crocheter swap with something from their wish list.

Felted Bag Kit -
100% Wool Yarn
Needles
Pattern & Directions on how to felt.
Optional - Stitch markers should be included if your spoilee is a knitter. If a crocheter swap with something from their wish list.

Are you interested in joining the next Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap? There will be a Q&A Session on Thursday, January 22nd. Times are below. Please feel free to pop in the Great Hall to get your questions answered. The meetings will be chaired by the Deputy Headmistress in the morning and the Headmistress in the evening session.

I just wanted to announce, congratulate and thank those that are stepping up to the plate of Head Girl for the next term.

Each Head Girl will be able to choose up to 2 prefects for their House. We'll be making an announcement about those who are chosen at a later date.

Yes, I am entering the age of technology! Do you Twitter? By following me on Twitter you'll be able to get updates of what I'm up to, thinking, and planning before and throughout the term. If you would like to follow me just visit my profile page and I'll be sure to follow you right back.