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 August 15th, 2008New Wrock Blogs
From the Editor: Riddle TM has a new blog entitled "HBP set back to JULY?!", The Cruciatus Curse posted a new blog entry entitled "Question for people who can draw!" and The Whomping Willows posted a new blog entitled "Smashed Guitar Auction!". HBP Release Date Pushed Back!
From HarryPotterFanZone.com: Warner Bros. announced yesterday that the release date for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been moved from November 21, 2008 to July 17, 2009. Warner Bros. feels that the move will benefit the series by bringing in more viewers being in the summer - of the previous HP films, the summer release out-grossed the winter releases. This coupled with the effects of the writer's strike and next summer's schedule prompted the move. HBP In New EW
From HarryPotterFanZone.com: The cover story for Entertainment Weekly's Fall Movie Preview is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Inside the magazine is an enticing set report complimented by new photos which include our first look at Narcissa Malfoy and Lavender Brown. View a full scan of the article here. 5 New HBP Images
From HPANA.com: While some Potter fans may be bemoaning the fact that it will be many months before seeing Half-Blood Prince on the big screen, 5 new images from the movie have appeared online. You can view the new images here. Emma Scores WellFrom HarryPotterFanZone.com:Congratulations to Emma Watson for receiving straight A's on all three of her A-level exams: English Literature, Geography, and Art. Walk A Mile In Harry's ShoesFrom WizardNews.com:After doing so last year, Daniel Radcliffe is giving away his shoes for charity yet again. He is donating his footwear to the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation's De-Feet Lung Cancer campaign. The shoes will be auctioned off starting on September 12. August 13th, 2008New Wrock Blogs
From the Editor: The Butterbeer Experience has a new blog entitled "Terminus/ iTunes/ Happiness". Also, Romilda Vane and the Chocolate Cauldrons posted a new blog entry entitled "T-t-t-TERMINUS!" and Chaos of the Phoenix posted a new blog entitled "Realms Hitherto Unknown - Song Notes". New Wrock Tracks
From the Editor: Chaos of the Phoenix uploaded a new track entitled "Realms Hitherto Unknown". Are You 18-24 Years Old & Want To Participate In An HP Survey?
From HPANA.com: FSU is looking for volunteers to take part in a study seeking to identify reasons why young readers are motivated to read the Harry Potter books (not why adults think kids read them). If you were born between 1984 and 1990 and read all seven Harry Potter books as they were released beginning in 1999, then click here to take part in this two part survey. Part 1 consists of an online survey data collection running now through August 31, 2008; Part 2 will be an interview via phone or internet with volunteers selected from those submitting completed Phase 1 surveys to be done in September 2008. You can email Colette Drouillard at Drouillard@ci.fsu.edu to receive a summary of these results. Emma Discusses Style With BazaarFrom HarryPotterFanZone.com:The September edition of Harper's Bazaar magazine includes quotes from Emma Watson about her favorite styles and designs. Alan Rickman Keeps Mum On SnapeFrom WizardNews.com:Alan Rickman refuses to talk about his Harry Potter character Severus Snape for fear of ruining the magic about Hogwarts' Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts. He said, "I never talk about Harry Potter because I think that would rob children of something that's private to them. Until it's over, it should be left uncommented." One Step Closer To The Invisibility CloakFrom WizardNews.com:Scientists say they are one step closer to creating an invisibility cloak like the one in the Harry Potter books, after showing that a new material can bend visible light the wrong way for the first time in three dimensions. The structure of the material bends visible light in a way that ordinary materials cannot. August 10th, 2008Beetle The Bard To Be Published
From HarryPotterFanZone.com: It has been announced that The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the set of fairy tales J.K. penned and illustrated herself, will be published on December 4, 2008. Both editions of the book will include commentary from Professor Dumbledore. Ministry of Magic decrees appear outside of HP theme park
From HarryPotterFanZone.com and HPANA.com: Ministry of Magic decrees have appeared on construction walls for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida. The first one says, "Magic at work. Your patience is requested." Also, Universal Orlando has just posted new concept art on the WWoHP website for the Three Broomsticks pub and a new poll asking which magical refreshment you would prefer to order - Butterbeer is the current overwhelming choice over Pumpkin Juice. As an added note, you may notice on the website that the opening is now listed as 2010 and any mention of the previously stated 2009 opening date has been removed. Daily Prophet Editor cast for HBP filmFrom HarryPotterFanZone.com:Casting Call Pro lists Roger C. Bailey as playing the role of Barnabas Cuffe in Half-Blood Prince. Cuffe is Editor of the Daily Prophet and was part of Professor Slughorn's Slug Club. HP edition of Clue out this fallFrom HarryPotterFanZone.com:Hasbro will release Clue: The Harry Potter Edition this fall. In related news, Running Press will release a Wizard's Wand and Sticker Book Mega Mini Kit ahead of the sixth film. Robbie Coltrane on wanted poster in New Zealand?From WizardNews.com:Robbie Coltrane's face is on a bizarre Wanted poster in New Zealand. Police are searching for a 16-year-old thief, but New Zealand law prevents them from publishing photos of young offenders. "Robbie Coltrane is not the burglar," the leaflet states, "But imagine him aged 16 with lank greasy hair." IBM creates working PensieveFrom WizardNews.com:This week, IBM unveiled software that uses images, sounds, and text recorded on everyday mobile devices to help people recall names, faces, conversations and events. Dubbed Pensieve, the software organizes bits of collected information, stores them and then helps the user extract them later on. July 22nd, 2008New HBP Pic Of Harry/Slughorn
From HarryPotterFanZone.com: There's a new picture, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, of Harry and Professor Slughorn from Half-Blood Prince. You can check it out in the Harry Potter Fan Zone galleries. HBP IMAX Teaser Now OnlineFrom HPANA:Just in case you are one of the few who won't be going to see the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight," in an IMAX theatre this weekend, you can now view the 15-second teaser trailer we told you about previously for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" on YouTube. Fans Pay Big Bucks To Stay In J.K.'s SuiteFrom WizardNews.com:The Edinburgh hotel suite where J.K. Rowling completed the Harry Potter series has become a mecca for fans across the world, at almost £1000 a night. Renamed 'The J.K. Rowling Suite', it still contains the marble bust she triumphantly signed after completing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in January of last year. J.K. Joins Protest of Age Guidance LimitsFrom WizardNews.com:J.K. Rowling is joining hands with fellow fantasy writer Philip Pullman in a bid to block plans by publishers to put age guidance limits on books. Pullman is just one of the authors and illustrators livid about the move, which would see kids' books getting age limits rather like what the movies have today. Muggle Construction Moves Platform 9 3/4From WizardNews.com:Platform 9 and 3/4 will be shifted later this year to allow construction work on the West side of King's Cross station in London, according to Jon Burden, the former Duty Station Manager at King's Cross. The enchanted platform will be relocated to the front of the station, close to the ticket office, in September. July 17th, 2008The Original Fat Lady Passes Away
From WizardNews.com: Sad news Potter fans, Elizabeth Spriggs, who played the Fat Lady in Sorcerer's Stone, passed away at the age of 78 on July 2nd in Oxfordshire. She was best known in the UK for her roles in plays on London's West End, TV dramas including Doctor Who, and she was a long-time member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Movie Magic Magazine's HBP GuideFrom HarryPotterFanZone.com:The summer edition of Movie Magic magazine features a complete guide to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The guide includes inside info from the producers, designers, actors and trainers, some of which has been scanned and can be seen here. HBP Videogame Official Site & Trailer
From HarryPotterFanZone.com: Electronic Arts launched the official site for the HBP videogame. You can now read a game overview, sign up to get game news, and watch the teaser trailer. Most of the site's interactive features are still to come, but you can view what they have here. And the official teaser trailer for the HBP videogame is now online at Yahoo. The official release date of the HBP videogame is November 13th in the US and November 14th in Europe. Lots More New High-Res Half-Blood PicsFrom HarryPotterFanZone.com:Warner Bros. and Moviefone have released a number of new high-resolution pictures from Half-Blood Prince. Many are new, others are high-res versions of the USA Today pictures. You can view all of them in the HPFZ gallery. Dan In 'TimesTalks'
From HPANA.com: Fans of Daniel Radcliffe will have a chance to see the actor in person when he takes part in the New York Times staff-moderated 'TimesTalks' event in New York City on Tuesday, August 19th, from 6:30-8 pm. Tickets are available through the TimesTalks website. Emma Wins Constellation
From HPANA.com: Emma Watson won the 'Best Female Performance in a 2007 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series' award at this year's Constellation Awards, which was held in Toronto, Canada, on July 12th. Voldemort Top Movie Villain
From WizardNews.com: Ralph Fiennes has been named the top movie villain of all time, receiving the honor for his role as Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter films. Alan Rickman, for his portrayal of baddie Hans Gruber in Die Hard came in at number 8.
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"We teachers are rather good at magic, you know."
-- Minerva McGonagall, DH
Before acceptance to Hogwarts, which school was Justin Finch Fletchley down for attending?
Answer to last week's Trivial Tid-bit:
Harry saw Ron and Hermione standing underneath a sign in the farthest corner of Honeydukes marked "Unusual Tastes" examining a tray of blood-flavoured lollipops.
Obscuro
(ob-SK(Y)OOR-oh)
Entomology:
From the Latin obscuro meaning "to hide or conceal".
Description:
Causes a blindfold to appear over the victim's eyes, obstructing their view of their surroundings.
Appeared/Referenced:
Used by Hermione in Deathly Hallows to obstruct the portrait of Phineas Nigellus Black' view of their location.
The Week of Leadership
Take the initiative and be respected by those who follow you.
Have the vision to command others and strive for the good of the group.
Lead through example and never expect more of others than you are willing to give of yourself.
Seek to lead, but beware of lacking the spark or not being able to harness the proper energies.
Beware lacking the drive to assume an effective leadership position and suffering frustration.
If you become uninterested in commanding others, you will lose the opportunities granted there.
UPCOMING HP EVENTS:
Click on the name to apparate to that event's official website.The Whomping Willows Summer Tour
June 30 - August 31, 2008
check the site for locations
Kingsley & the Shacklebolts on Tour
July 27 - November 15, 2008
check the site for locations
Reading Is The Weapon Tour
March 29 - October 25, 2008
see the event listing for details
Dinah's TriWizard House Party
August 16, 2008 at 12pm
Chico, California
Wizard Weekend at the NY Ren Faire
August 23-24, 2008
Tuxedo, New York
Welcome To Hogsmeade
August 25, 2008
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Wrock the Boat
October 27 - November 1, 2008
setting sail from New Orleans, LA
Halloween Feast 2008
November 1, 2008
Redondo Beach, CA
Azkatraz 2009
July 18 - 21, 2009
San Diego, California
Infinitus 2010
2010
Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
* Please note - If you know of any HP conferences, concerts, or other special events not listed here,
send us the dates and we'll post it right here in
The Daily Prophet.
Page 2Wizards Rock . . . your wizarding source for magical music in the muggle world! | ||
  Self-titled Debut CDKingsley & the Shacklebolts Available for purchase now! $7.99 plus shipping through PayPal To order this CD, visit Kingsley & the Shacklebolts' page HERE "We like to label ourselves as Wizard Garage Rock because we are one of the only Wizard Rock bands that doesn't have a good recording system, and it gives us that great indie garage rock sound. Please listen to us and spread the word! If you are interested in having us play at a party, public library, school, park, or anywhere else, feel free to messege us, we answer all of our messeges!"  with Marisha Childress Welcome to my wrockin' feature "Meet The Bands", where I will interview your favorite wrock bands and ask some awesome questions you may want to know about them. Click on the episode number below to listen to the audio interview OR on the band name to read the typed transcript of the interview I conducted with them. Enjoy! Episode 93 - PEEVED (BoM 3/08) Episode 83 - CREEVEY CRISIS (BoM 2/08) Episode 85 - THE CURSE BREAKERS (BoM 1/08) OLIVER BOYD & THE REMEMBRALLS (BoM 11/07) POTTER NOYZ (BoM 10/07) Episode 117 - NEVILLE'S GREENHOUSE Episode 115 - WILD MAGIC Episode 113 - DROOBLE'S BEST Episode 111 - 142 STAIRS Episode 109 - MIMBULUS MIMBLETONIA Episode 107 - TONKS! Episode 105 - MIRROR OF ERISED Episode 103 - THE VANISHING CABINET Episode 101 - PROFESSOR TREWLANEY & HER CRYSTAL BALLS Episode 99 - 50 POINTS FROM SLYTHERIN Episode 97 - TONKS & THE AURORS Episode 89 - DJ ACCIO Episode 87 - UNFORGIVABLE CURSES & THE SLUG CLUB Episode 81 - THE CHINESE CHOMPING CABBAGES Episode 79 - OBLIVIATE Episode 77 - THE BUTTERBEER EXPERIENCE Episode 75 - SPLIT SEVEN WAYS A COUPLE OF HARRYS ANIMAGUS AS I LAY DOBBY AZKABAND! BELLA & THE DEATHEATERS BELLA'S LOVE BLIBBERING HUMDINGERS BLUE & BRONZE CELESTINA WARBECK CRABBE & GOYLE DIAGON ALLEY DJ.K. ROWLING DOBBY & THE HOUSE ELVES THE GRINGOTTS GRRLS * Note - If you have any suggestions for wrock bands or any questions you'd like included, send them to me, Marisha, c/o the Ministry. Please put "Meet the Bands" in the subject line.  |
    
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Horehound, native to southern Europe, central & western Asia, and N. Africa, was naturalized in N. America. The squareness of its stem reveals it to be a member of the mint family. Its white flowers grow in dense whorls and its barbed seeds catch on clothing and animal fur. Horehound takes its name from Horus, the Egyptian god of sky & light. In ancient Greece, this herb was credited with curing the bite of mad dogs and Hebrews used it as a ritual bitter herb at Passover. Folk legend tells that horehound could break magic spells... as well as relieving hepatitis, tumors, tuberculosis, typhoid, paratyphoid, snakebites, worms, itches, jaundice, and bronchitis. Recent expectations of the herb have been reduced - the only reliable claim being its ability to soothe a sore throat & promote expectoration. It is an ingredient in over-the-counter cough syrups. TIP - Add horehound to iced tea and lemonade. WARNING - Do not confuse this plant with black or stinking horehound (Ballota nigra), which may be toxic in large quantities. *If you have any questions, comments, or would like to know more about this herb's uses, please stop by my office and leave a post. You can find the link to my office in the staff contacts on the front page.  Hey Everyone! Today, I was teaching class at Hogwarts. Well, let's just say it went crazy. There was a student just like Draco Malfoy, and I mean just like him - he could be his twin! I was teaching these kids how to fly, but Kent (the Draco Malfoy look-a-like) thought he could fly all by himself. Let me tell you, he couldn't even fly at all and I told him to wait for more instuctions before flying by himself. Well, that didn't stop him. He got of his broom and went flying high into the sky, then hit the ground so hard. I thought he was dead by the way he was laying down on the ground. Nope. He was hurt, but not bad, just a sprained wrist. He got up and gave me the dirtiest look ever. I gave the same look back and told him he should have listened to me, then took him to the Hosptal Wing. So, he got bandaged up and told everyone I was trying to kill him. Yeah, right! Me trying to kill a student? I wouldn't do such a thing! His parents were trying to get me kicked out of the school because they believed their own child's story. Let's just say no one should mess with me. I am going to fight back and I am going to win. They've tried to get other kids' parents to kick me out too. Thank goodness that they didn't belive Kent's parents and they were on my side. They think I'm the best Flying teacher ever here... well, other than Mdm Hooch. So, I went to the Minisrty for this stupid thing. They asked me all these stupid questions - I hate going to the Ministry - but the Minister will be watching over me for two months. I think that is crazy! Why in the world will he do that? I did't do anything wrong. I believe that Kent's parents have something to do with it. Kent's parents have taken him out of Hogwarts school and have sent him to another wizarding school and that's fine with me. I think the world needs less Draco Malfoy look-a-likes. Do you agree with me? Kids, let this be a lesson to you all. Listen to your teachers. They are looking out for your well being no matter what and they will help you if you have a problem. Ok, stay safe flying. Until next time! | ||||
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