DIVINATION CLUB - Term XXV: Crystal Ball Gazing - REMINDER!

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Hi guys!

This is a reminder that the Crystal Ball Gazing activity ends in 20 hours or so. It's potentially easy points despite photobucket being a stubborn asshole despite due configurations *fume*. Can you see magic eye pics? Failing that, can you deduce any of the objects from the not-so-subtle-and-occasionally-utterly-tenuous clues provided?

Participation thus far is very low. I appreciate it's Zombie Jesus Weekend, but if you've got the Sight, it can be quite easy to rack points up.

Try it out!

http://hh-clubs.livejournal.com/2056816.html#t72440176

Sorters Anonymous - Activity III: Sorting Anagrams - Results

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Activity: Sorting Anagrams
Points: 1 point per correctly solved anagram

Good participation, thanks everyone! :D Congrats Hufflepuff for earning the most points.

Gryffindor: 7
Hufflepuff: 126
Ravenclaw: 101
Slytherin: 68

Detailed Results

The correct solutions, in case anyone was wondering, are listed below. I was pretty lenient with solutions that were very close or just changed word order.
01. cunning folks
02. Slytherin
03. sorting hat
04. house traits
05. Ravenclaw
06. just and loyal
07. first years
08. Gryffindor
09. ceremony
10. honeybadger (because 'Hufflepuff' just doesn't have any not obvious anagrams XD)

You're in safe hands (though I have none) for I'm a Thinking Cap! - Join the club to follow in the footsteps of the Sorting Hat (and to get your bonus points)!

Smarmy Society: Term XXV, Activity 3: Character Replacements

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Activity name: Character Replacements
Points: 24hr debate: Participation 10pts, Additional comment: 5pts. 30pts limit.
End date: Monday 1st April @ 14:00 UTC
Details: Over the course of the films, some of the characters were written out, assimilated into others, or played by multiple actors. Do you feel this is the right approach? Does the change of face affect how you feel about that character? A 24 hour debate to end the month.



So I was considering my next activity for the Smarmy Society, when I read on the news that the actor Richard Griffiths, who played Vernon Dursley, passed away on Good Friday following surgery complications.

I was reading some of the assosciated articles related to this, and one thing that came up was how he was perceived as "perfect" for the role of Uncle Vernon. This got me thinking- without doubt he was excellent in the role, but had someone else played the part, would it have still been as good? The thought reminded me of when Richard Harris was replaced by Michael Gambon and the ensuing dissonance.

I would like to invite a quick discussion about the synergy between actor and character. If an actor or actress becomes unavailable, walks away from the project, etc, how would you think this impacts on the character role? Would it change? Does a strong actor or actress fit into the role smoothly, and would a transition be smooth? More importantly to the Smarmy Club, would your view change if it were a major role versus a minor one?

I'll give 10 points for a substantial, thought-out comment (let's say about 200 words, minimum). Further comments of at least 50 words will be awarded five house points.

As it's a topic with broad scope I shall not be assigning debate motions here. I would just like to see some free chatter. But of course, feel free to play devil's advocate with each other. I love to see a bit of that over a circle of people nodding among themselves. ;)


_{The Smarmy Society: Because loving the Trio is too mainstream.}

Ancient Runes: What is Ancient Runes, Anyways? (Term XXV, Activity 3: RESULTS)

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Activity: What Is Ancient Runes, Anyways?
Points: Long debate (participation 10pts, additional comments 2pts for a total of 30pts)
Details: Your task was to ponder what the hell Ancient Runes would be like as a class.

We had an active discussion going on---I had a great time reading everyone's thoughts on Ancient Runes. Many thanks to everyone who participated! I hope you had a good time.

As for overall scores, we have the following:

Gryffindor: 26
Hufflepuff: 94
Ravenclaw: 139 \m/
Slytherin: 38

Congratulations, Ravenclaw! Detailed points are available here.

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Read ancient texts and worry your dorm-mates by casting their runes. Join Ancient Runes today.

Healers' Association of Hogwarts - Roster

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BANNER MADE BY nowheretogo26

Hi! I'm your new HAH club leader, Tiffany! Below the cut you can find the roster and other helpful information. Let me know if anything needs to be updated in regards to your bonus items or if you'd like to sign up!

( Roster Below! )