This post is a bit early because my DH needs me to pick him up from work at 8:00 and I didn't want to be late posting :)

The crocheted hat will require approximately 230 yards of sport or DK weight yarn. However, a few people have used worsted weight yarn so yarn substitutions are possible. You will also be using an H (5.0 mm) hook. Tools include a yarn needle (for tucking in ends). The gauge is pattern repeat specific, so you will need to check gauge when the pattern is released.

The knit hat will require a skein (less than 200 yards) of worsted weight yarn. You will also be using US 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles – 16” circular and DPNs. Tools include a yarn needle (for tucking in the ends). The gauge is 5.5 stitches per inch in stockinette.

The knit mittens/gloves will require approximately 220 yards of worsted weight yarn. You will also be using US 6 (4.0 mm) double pointed needles (or size needed for gauge). You will also need a cable needle, yarn needle, stitch holder and stitch row counter. The recommended gauge is 21 stitches is 4” in stockinette.

As always, please contact your partner to get their address, sizing information and color preferences using the email list I provided at the beginning of the dueling club. An updated version of the bracket can be found on my blog.

The patterns will be posted on the HSKS7 blog THIS Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:30 AM CST and the dueling will begin!

This autumn Lark Books are publishing a book of sock patterns that includes a design they commissioned me to do. The book is to be called 'The Joy of Sox' so it may not surprise you to know that I named my very womanly design 'Pink Passion'! A wish to include some fun sock-knitting data in the book has led to a request for the designers to publicise an online poll among their knitting friends. As you are all the best knitting friends I have, I'm inviting you to respond to this poll. It is anonymous, so please be assured that your footsie habits will not be made generally known by participating!

Just a reminder that the Super Secret Homework Assignment is due on Monday, March 2nd by 11:59 pm EST. Don't miss out on the drawing for a great prize too!

Check your email and The Badger's Den for details.

Antonio dela Weasley
2nd Prefect

Hello, everyone!
I'm so sorry to say that Miss Wartbobble has goofed in her math!!! *gasp!* I know, I know. I hope that you will forgive me. Thanks to Quinn I was urged to recheck my math. So, tonight I have checked and rechecked my math and I present to you the knew house standings.

I know that I am late in making this announcement, but the winner of the Ravenclaw Week 2 Posting Prize is....

And the winner of the Ravenclaw Week 3 Posting Prize is....


Congratulations to you both. You earned your prize. Watch for owls winging your way.

During HSKS5 the American/Canadian charity was The Jimmy Fund.  The Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a place where children and their families find hope. For people in New England and around the globe, the Jimmy Fund Clinic is one of the world's premier centers for pediatric cancer research and treatment. 

Thank you so much for your patience, everyone! Below you will find the update to the House points resulting from the Quidditch match.

Hello Snakies!  This week's quiz is curtesy of Ms. Belladonna Boomslang.  Please post the answers to your blog by Midnight Friday, February 27th.

House Quiz
These are short answer questions. Try to answer them completely - if three people do something, for example, give all three names. When you have done the quiz and posted on your blog, please come comment here so we can go check it. Thanks!

1. Harry discovers in Regulus' room that he and Regulus have something uncommon and unexpected in common. What is this, and how did he figure it out?

2.On three ocassions former professors can be presumed to have "visited" the trio while they are in "exhile" - which professors and which ocassions would these be?

3. How do Ron and Harry get into the Ministry?

4. Who is the blond-haired boy, and why is he important?

5. How is the exception that food cannot be conjured classified?

6. Where does the trio first run into Dean Thomas?

7. Bathilda Bagshot does not speak in front of Hermione and Ron because....

8. Who can Harry be said to have buried in Deathly Hallows?

9. Which Horcruxes has Harry actually seen in person before the book starts?

10. Who actually destroys each of the Horcruxes?

Extra credit:

Tom Riddle's grandfather inherited the stone of resurrection. Harry's father inherited the invisibility cloak. What does this imply about Tom Riddle and Harry Potter?

Firstly congratulations to the Gryffindor Muggle Studies prize-winner...

Penelope of Flitwick!

Secondly, Headmistress Wartbobble has kindly let us have this weekend for a trip to Hogsmeade following the excitement of quidditch. For this week's homework, Gryffindor students are required to post about the historical significance of a place they have visited in Hogsmeade over the course of the weekend. Top marks will be awarded for expanding upon the core facts by explaining how they are relevant to the modern wizarding world.

This assignment must be submitted by 12 midnight Saturday 28th February.

1st Clue - What Color Is A Weasley?
This clue led you to Suzie Weasley's blog

2nd Clue - It seems the water is rather murkey, but a good friend has made it clear.
That led you to Lily May Clearwater's blog

3rd Clue - Why Open Pandora's Box?
That led to Pandora Phelps' blog

4th Clue - Pandora was given many gifts. One of the most important (and possibly a made up gift by me) was a gift of the feather persuasion, of a very, very dark color.
That led to Mona Ravenscroft's blog. You know Raven - black feathers :)

5th Clue (didn't realize I left this many!!) - Hmmmm . . . the clues for Snitch hunting are leading us in circles. There is a house that we haven't visited yet, though. Which house is that? Could it be from those that are guant in face?
That clue led to Olivia Gaunt's blog

6th Clue - Aaaaaahhh . . . you are a clever, clever student! But, by now you must be rather hungry. Let's go to the HSKS kitchen for some viddles, shall we? http://hsks4recipes.blogspot.com/
Which led to the Hogwarts Family Recipes blog and

Thank you Head Mistress for the great hunt!

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
But what color is a Weasley?


Has it been found? I think not! Post link here when you are ready.

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