End of the Winter Term is traditionally a time for celebrating and it is with great pleasure as well as a large serving of industrial strength caffeinated Chai tea which enabled me to work through the night and numeous PMs, that KimCL and I have several outstanding people we would like to acknowledge who contributed so much this term:First, our super
SuperKoolPartyGal 101, for her many brilliant ideas, for her enthusiasm, for her dedication to Gryffindor, and to Haven, as well as the sparkle she adds to all she does!
First again,
Orna, of Ravenclaw, whose swift and kind eagle eye has helped orient, untangle, count, and uplift as well as beautify the halls of Haven.
Both these ladies deserve a standing ovation, oodles of appreciation, myriad winning lottery tickets, good luck and happiness all the days of their lives. (We're working on a Charm that will grant all of these: TheFelixFelicitisDreamtheImpossibleDreamithIntoManifesto Charm)
Next, we have a few announcements:*The results for the spectacular
Decorating the Common Room Contest may be found
here.
Scroll down to read the judges comments.
*Our Holiday FanFiction Contest had several outstanding entries. After deliberation, we are opening the judging to all members of Haven, students, as well as staff to read and enjoy while they are gloating over their Erised and Holiday gifts. After you vote in the poll, you are invited to comment in the thread and expound on which one(s) you liked and why.
We're sure House points will be awarded for the best pithy and/or inspiring, passionate remarks, so be sure to comment!
Go
here to read, judge and comment on the Holiday Harry Potter FanFiction.
After deliberation, KimCL and I are quite pleased to announce some promotions from within our Guild.Orna, Ravenclaw prefect, has been promoted to active:
Here-and-forward we are naming
Garnet 17th a Slytherin
Next, for her diligence, for her noteworthy insight, for her hard work mostly behind the scenes, and for her precise and fine care as custodian of the Sorting Hat, we are naming mod
Aquajade Haven's
Our final promotion, before we get to the awarding of the House Cup!
After many years of inspiring service, the founder of this Guild, Fear My Bloody Fangs is retiring to spend time with her remaining limbs and pursue a quiet academic life.
Thus, we are very delighted to announce that as of today, she moves from the ranks of point earners and
March Hare` is hereby named our new
And now, to the rewarding of the House Cup! The tabulations are in, and there have been some last minute points awarded. First, we would like to congratulate the top point winners for each house:
For Gryffindor, earning them 100 points - SuperKoolPartyGal101!
For Ravenclaw, earning them 110 points - Orna!
For Slytherin, earning them 150 points - Garnet 17th!
And finally our top point winner, earning Hufflepuff 160 points,
(the last five awarded last night for late night service, March Hare`!
The point standing for the House Cup is thus:
In 4th Place, with
180 Points -- Gryffindor! In 3rd Place, with
300 Points -- Hufflepuff!
In 2nd Place, with
310 Points -- Slytherin! And in First place
with
370 Points,
*Waits for applause to die down*
Yes, well done Ravenclaw, and congratulations to all!
A few more announcements before we leave you to celebrate and feast in our Great Hall! (or privately in your Common Rooms)!*Our Great Hall will remain decorated in Ravenclaw blue and bronze, as we continue our Yule Festivities. Formal robes are no longer required, though we will invite you to re-robe in full glorious fashion to celebrate
New Year's Eve and the gifting of the Secret Santa Grand Prize!
*Gifting and Erised Dreaming, as well as Ornament procuring, is open to those who are just returning back to Haven from holidays with their family, as well as those who have been enthusiastically participating all along. If you are confused, post in your Common room, or seek an upperclassman or prefect to explain.
*If you go to the Guild's Home Page, you will see a Portkey which will take you to a place where you can take ANOTHER Portkey to all our Yule Events, including the Yule Ball.
*The Professors are hard at work at their project and still need your help. They will be giving some fine rewards to those who help them. They will be appearing regularly at the Yule Ball and presenting their requirements as well as their rewards.
Royal Musketeer Top (11,000 Gold at Barton Boutique) - won by Saranis!
Mimzy - won by watarrmelonz!
Korora the Penguin - won by Iki-ilo!
OMG box - won by Orna!
Tiny Pixie Wings - won by Josephine Falnor!
Gold BFF Heart Chain - won by Orna!
Elven Ears- won by laetifica!
House Points - 10 -won by Ravenclaw!
Natural Coral Oblong Beads -won by Empress_Cat !
Puppy Ears - won by Evasive Moon!
Sakura's Cloak- won by March_Hare`!
Broken Heart mood bubble - won by Garnet17th, may you never need it!
Cowhide black & white Santa Hat - won by Garnet17th!
Skeleton- won by xTahirux, suitable for transformation and attending Death Day parties.
Unibrow - won by Saranis!
Black Rose Band won by xTahirux
Piggy Plush-won by Rayvyn_Vaughn!
2nd set of Tiny Pixie Wings-won by Rayvyn_Vaughn!
Red Rose-won by Garnet 17th!
Gold Tiara-won by Cerbera Dragon!
Angelic Mood Balloon-won by-Iki-ilo !
House Points - 10 split between Slytherin and Hufflepuff: 5 points each
Kaya the cat -won by Garnet17th
December 2007 MC Letter Grand Prize
Secret Santa Giftings and Greetings Thread
Josephine Falnor
Many, many thanks to all who participated, on behalf of Father Christmas, Santa's elves, the entire population of Haven and the powers that be.
Never has it been demonstrated so fully and gracefully what a generous and caring group we are!
*The House Hourglasses will reset themselves on January 1.
We are pleased to give