Spoilee, Spoiler

I'm so excited about my swap pal matches this year! I'm sending and receiving from Ravenclaws.... I've had nothing but great experiences with the Ravenclaw house.
My spoilee is Waverly Trimble, and my spoiler is Wisteria Lovegoods! Woohoo! It doesn't get any better than that. Let the blog-stalking begin!

Gryffindor House Quiz

Ravelry ID:
kristo

What are your three most favorite colors?
- Blue, Green, Red..... I like most colours really.

What are you three least favorite colors?
- Mustard yellow, pea green, "muddy colours" (but they do have their uses too)

Your favorite candy is _________________.
- I love "penny candy" (gummies) and of course Chocolate. (I'm pregnant - due April 10th - so I'm into ALL types of candy and snacks right now!!!)

Who is your favorite Weasley?
- Fred & George.... or maybe Molly

Do you knit, crochet, or both?
- I mostly just knit, but I did learn to crochet to make my daughter a teddy bear. I enjoyed it, just haven't made anything else yet.

What type of kit did you ask for?
- I couldn't decide.... but a fingerless mitts kit or a sock kit would be top on my list I think.

Acrylic— (a) has its uses, (b) should all be burned, (c) best yarn to work with? (choose an answer)
- Has its uses (great for kids toys!)

Who is the Gryffindor Head Girl ?
-Millicent Brocklehurst

Name four "extras" you would love to receive in your kit.
- Candy! ;-) - something for the new baby? - I don't know, I'm horrible about asking for stuff for myself.

What are your three most favorite scents?
- melon, vanilla, apple.... I like fruity or sweet scents rather than florals

Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?
- sweet..... mmmmm, candy

Which Gryffindor and Slytherin students are sisters in real life?
- Emma Wigworthy and Lizzie Wychwood. (I think?)

Do you really need more stitch markers?
- Of course! Actually, I do have a lot now, but I really like getting new ones.

DPNs, circular, or straight?
- Circulars, with a long cord for magic loop.

Favorite yarn? Dream yarn?
- I'm still learning about what I like. I learned to knit with cheap acrylics, but I've been trying more natural fibers lately and I really like the difference. I'm open to suggestions!

Favorite HP Movie?
- Prisoner of Azkaban

Favorite HP character?
- Sirius Black.... although I change my mind about this question fairly often.

What is your favorite pattern?
- Hmmmm, I don't know!?

Back in the Tower!

I sure had a great time with the Hufflepuffs last year, but I have to say I'm really looking forward to getting back to Gryffindor Tower. I really missed my fellow Gryffs.... and my familiar dorm room. Term begins next week and I'm super-excited! Well, better get back to packing my trunk... wouldn't want to miss the Hogwarts Express!!!

Awards Ceremony

Everybody ready for the big awards ceremony tomorrow? Headmistress Wartbobble will be announcing the awards for best kits!!! I'm so excited! My spoilee never posted any pictures of the kit I sent her, so I'm out of the running, but I'm still really excited to see who wins! Good luck to everybody!!!

Winding Down

Well, the term is almost over. I have to say that I've had a great time with the Hufflepuffs this term. They've really made me feel welcome. Thanks everybody!

It's already been a few weeks now since I've sent out my package for my swap pal. And a few weeks since I received that AWESOME kit from Stuart. Time has gone by soooo fast this term. I'm not sure if I'll get to come back again for the next term... it's going to land during a very busy time for me.... but I think I might try anyway. I mean, it's going to be HSKS7!!! I really don't want to miss it.

Well, time to go study for those horrible end of term exams. Sigh. I know I'm going to fail Ancient Runes again.

Quidditch - Round 3 - Trivia

1. Who was Tom Riddle Sr.'s girlfriend before Merope gave him the love potion?
b. Cecilia

2. What does Luna say floated into Harry's ear when he was in the train car that supposedly caused him to lose focus?
c. Wrackspurt

3. How much do the primary Apparition lessons cost?
d. 12 galleons

4. What is Professor Merrythought's first name?
b. Galatec

5. What Hogwarts club was Eileen Prince captain of?
b. Gobstones Club

6. Who is head of the Goblin Liaison office?
b. Dirk Cresswell

7. Mrs. Weasley offers Fleur a goblin-made tiara for the wedding with Bill. What family member is currently in possession of the tiara?
a. Aunt Muriel

8. How many points does Snape take from Gryffindor for Harry's late arrival and muggle attire?b. 70

9. When Profressory Slughorn first meets Hermione, he asks her whether she is related to Hector Dagworth-Granger. What society did Dagworth-Granger found?
d. The Most Extraordinary Society of Potioneers

10. Which of these describes Golpalott's Third Law?
d. The antidote for a blended poison will be equal to more than the sum of the antidotes for each of the separtea components

Totally Spoiled

My swap kit arrived today from Stuart Cauldwell! What can I say? He has totally spoiled me rotten this term.
I open the box to find the most amazing bag on top of a mountain of goodies!



I absolutely LOVE this bag.... Stuart really kept in mind that I'm on an Inter-House scholarship this year (I moved to Hufflepuff from Gryffindor) so he made my bag a House-Unity bag.... Isn't that awesome!?!?

Another photo of the bag.... just because I love it so much.

That wasn't the only bag either... there was also this super cool zippered tote! And of course, Stuart loaded it with a bunch of goodies!


I'm not sure how he fit all this stuff in there.... I think he must've used an enlargement charm on the inside of the bag.
Notice the mini-skeins? Cute hey? There's "Hufflepuff" and "Ron" from my all-time favorite dyer, Faery Fiber!
Also, take special note of the beautiful stitch markers and row counter!

Please ignore the chocolate frog, as it is gone already. Hehehe.

This has got to be the coolest Harry Potter inspired colourway that I've seen yet... It's "Knight Bus".... and it's Gorgeous! (the photo came out really dark, but it's really an amazing bright purple! Love it.


Not one, not two, but THREE different sock patterns!


And, in case knitting socks doesn't keep me busy enough, Stuart also included this super-cute felted ornaments kit. I'm totally making these this year!

My all time favorite candy from Honeydukes.... Fizzing Whizbees! The hugest package I have ever seen! Mmmmmmm.... candy.

I couldn't take a picture of EVERYTHING individually (that would be a ridiculously long post) so here's a group shot of all my aweseome loot!

And a list of everything:

House Unity Bag!

Knight Bus sock yarn

Hufflepuff & Ron mini-skeins of sock yarn

Knit Picks needles (my favorites)

Christmas ornament felting kit

Wool Wash

Stitch markers & Row counter

"K" post-it notes

3 sock patterns

Hogwarts Crest Patch

Rooibos Tea

Christmas cookie cutters (I will definately be making Christmas cookies with my little house elf!)

Journal & Notepads

LUSH bath bombs (one for me, and one for my house elf) ---Mine was HoneyBee which is my FAVORITE scent from Lush.

Witchy tote bag

Curly wurly chocolate bar

Chocolate frog (nope, gone)

Giant bag of Fizzing Whizbies

Wow, that' a LOT of stuff. Thank you Stuart! You are AWESOME!!!