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(Editor: Prof. Rhiannon Llewellyn, Ravenclaw)

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Thursday, December 30, 2004

Congratulations to newly-appointed Gryffindor Prefects Lily Padfoot, Neha Issar, and Siobhan Wood! And also to new Junior Prefects Fern Davant, Jonathan Rico, Lizzie Watson, and Wylie Weasley!

The January discussion for the Pop Culture course is up and running in the class forum.

HOL IDs for incoming students have been posted.


posted by Rhiannon 7:44:00 PM

Thursday, December 23, 2004

In the spirit of the season, be sure to give a listen to the Slythmas audio holiday wishes and the various HOLiday Idol tunes!

Which name do you most prefer for the new HOL newspaper? Cast your vote here.

Midterm exams have been posted for the Magical Musicology, Movie Study (Harry Potter), and Pop Culture courses.

Incoming students are encouraged to read the lessons posted in the HOL Orientation area of the main forum.


posted by Rhiannon 11:34:00 PM

Monday, December 20, 2004

Congratulations to Team Ravenclaw on their recent Quidditch win against Slytherin House (and to Matt Whisp for being named MVP)! The next match, between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw, will take place Saturday, 15 January, at 4pm US EST (9pm UK GMT).

December's lesson for the Magic In Famous Mysteries class has been posted.

Upcoming dates to remember:

Christmas Break: December 20th - January 3rd
Student Sign-up: December 20th - January 4th
Class Sign-up: January 15th - January 30th

posted by Rhiannon 6:51:00 PM

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

The second HOL Lord of the Rings Character Competition is now open for voting!

The Movie Study (Harry Potter) and Quidditch: History and Theory classes have posted the lesson / homework for December.


posted by Rhiannon 5:12:00 PM

Monday, December 13, 2004

Congratulations to Team Hufflepuff on their recent Quidditch win against Gryffindor House (and to Kelsey Willow and Seven Ashitaka for being named MVPs)! The next match, between Ravenclaw and Slytherin, will take place Saturday, 18 December, at 4pm US EST (9pm UK GMT).

posted by Rhiannon 7:12:00 PM

Sunday, December 12, 2004

The winners of the HBC Contest have been decided! Congratulations to:

First place: Jonathan Rico
Second place: Fern Davant
Third place: Dom McDermott

Also, congratulations to the winners of the HP in 100 Words Contest!

PS: October Jackson, Cosmo Brown, Taylor MacPherson
COS: Mopsy Prewett, October Jackson, Lily Padfoot
POA: Elena Aiwendil, Abigail Lupin, Cosmo Brown
GOF: Cosmo Brown, Abigail Lupin, Leora Lobel
OOTP: Eve Shay, Mopsy Prewett, October Jackson


posted by Rhiannon 6:15:00 PM

Thursday, December 09, 2004

Congratulations to the following Hufflepuff House award winners for the month of November:

House Spirit Award: Tarma Black
Order of Helga (Hard Work): Kelsey Willow
Badger By Another Name Award: Eve Shay

December's lesson for the DADA II class has been posted.


posted by Rhiannon 5:01:00 PM

Monday, December 06, 2004

Congratulations to the following Ravenclaw House award winners for the month of November:

Ravenclaw of the Month: Kimaire Seloiro
Hawking HOLer: Alecia Amethysta
Bronze Ambition: Janaque Eganclaw
Blue Virtue: Eve Shay

There's a new contest online, Naming the HOL Newspaper!

Still more classes have posted the lesson for December!

Animal Mythology
Assembly of Charms
Flick & Swish
Mythical Places... and How to Use Them

Note to the Professors: If I have inadvertently left your class off of this list and you would like to be added, just let me know.

Congratulations to newly-appointed Assistant Slytherin Prefects Platy Brooks and Jervous Roach!


posted by Rhiannon 4:36:00 PM

Thursday, December 02, 2004

More classes have posted the lesson for December:

7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Astrological Projections (midterm)
Beauxbatons
Fantastic Beasts
Greek Mythology
Handwriting Analysis

Note to the Professors: If I have inadvertently left your class off of this list and you would like to be added, just let me know!


posted by Rhiannon 5:40:00 PM

Wednesday, December 01, 2004

Congratulations to Prof. Paddy O'Brien, newly-appointed Head of Slytherin House!

The final round for the HOL Book Club Contest is now online! Voting ends Thursday, 9 December.

The following classes have posted the lesson for December:

Draconology 101
House Elves 101
Pop Culture

Note to the Professors: If I have inadvertently left your class off of this list and you would like to be added, just let me know!

Congratulations also go out to the following Gryffindor House award winners for the month of November:

The Exploding Snap Award: Moiraine Lee
The Nimbus 2000 Award: Siobhan Wood

Allison Jennifer Black has been appointed the new Quidditch Coach for Team Slytherin, with Darcey Goode as Co-Captain.

The HOL main page and forum are currently decked out in a festive new look for the Holiday season!


posted by Rhiannon 6:13:00 PM


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