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by Isa Vestal
Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: Book Club
Topic: Book Bout - Fictional modes of transportation
Replies: 8
Views: 3900

Re: Book Bout - Fictional modes of transportation

Aww, everyone’s answers are so awesome! I’d totally go for the TARDIS or a Wyvern but for my own answer, I’m going to go full Star Wars nerd here and say I’d like to have a spaceship akin to a Star Destroyer. Not only would it provide transportation, it would also be an optimal place to sleep, hold ...
by Isa Vestal
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: Book Club
Topic: Book Bout - Bookmarks - Odd or Not
Replies: 12
Views: 5702

Re: Book Bout - Bookmarks - Odd or Not

I’m somewhat ashamed of this but I am one of those heathens who regularly bends the top corners of pages in order to bookmark them. I tend to lose bookmarks at a ridiculously fast pace and somehow they always tend to drop out. Of course, I only bend the edges of my own book collection and don’t do t...
by Isa Vestal
Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: Diagon Dealings
Topic: Diagon Dealings Sign Up
Replies: 23
Views: 12146

Re: Diagon Dealings Sign Up

Ooh looks cool! Sign me up too, please!
by Isa Vestal
Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:53 pm
Forum: The Bookshelf
Topic: Book Review: The Poisoner’s Handbook
Replies: 0
Views: 1293

Book Review: The Poisoner’s Handbook

Title: The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Medicine in Jazz Age New York Author: Deborah Blum Series: not Genre: Non-fiction, scientific Reading level: late high school, early college. I actually started reading this book as a requirement for High School Summer Reading but found myself...
by Isa Vestal
Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: Book Club
Topic: Book Bout - A Tour of your Shelf
Replies: 14
Views: 6209

Re: Book Bout - A Tour of your Shelf

My bookshelf—at least, at the moment— is pretty disorganized. A few years ago, I was big into rearranging my books (sometimes by genre, author first/last name, alphabet title, date, etc.) but I soon got tired of doing this and ended up sticking to a rainbow order of books with white books at the top...
by Isa Vestal
Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:38 pm
Forum: Book Club
Topic: Book Bout - Reading about Journeys
Replies: 10
Views: 4856

Re: Book Bout - Reading about Journeys

I agree with everything that’s been posted so far. Adventure definitely gives us a chance to expand our creative minds and place ourselves, along with the characters, in different, imaginative, wonderous lands and, like Louis said, adventure books certainly do provide a certain amount of escapism fr...
by Isa Vestal
Sat Jul 04, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: Harry Potter Talk
Topic: Harry Potter Gear and Magical Meets!
Replies: 5
Views: 3514

Re: Harry Potter Gear and Magical Meets!

I don’t have that much merch and what I do is mostly unwearable (things like figurines, puzzles, that kinda stuff). I do have a Gryffindor scarf that I absolutely adore. I got it from Universal studios and it has the same pattern/color as the scarves in the films. I love it because it’s discreet and...
by Isa Vestal
Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: Book Club
Topic: Book Bout - Sign Ups
Replies: 23
Views: 11282

Re: Book Bout - Sign Ups

Sounds fun! I’m in!

1) The Poisoner’s Handbook (fits the theme of scientific discovery)
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by Isa Vestal
Thu Jul 02, 2020 2:12 am
Forum: Discussions
Topic: 2020 HOL Summer Beanstalk
Replies: 55
Views: 20017

Re: 2020 HOL Summer Beanstalk

I’m giving 5 beans to Charlie Spencer! Even though I don’t see her that much around the castle, I’ve loved getting to talk to her and share stories and hobbies. She’s kind and funny and a great person to chat with!
by Isa Vestal
Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: Harry Potter Talk
Topic: Harry Potter Roleplay
Replies: 3
Views: 2239

Re: Harry Potter Roleplay

I haven’t done as much forum-based role play in the Harry Potter universe but I absolutely loved LARPing (Live Action Role Play-ing) my Harry Potter OCs when I was in Middle School. This goes for all role-plays but I personally don’t like playing in the canonical universe in which the major characte...
by Isa Vestal
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Ink Splatters
Topic: Character Development 3: Timeline
Replies: 1
Views: 1778

Re: Character Development 3: Timeline

https://i.postimg.cc/vmQCfXqd/1-A623-BC4-ADE4-4788-8-C5-B-6-D34-D226800-C.png This image shows a timeline of Kian Faye’s life. In summary, Kian was born in Venturia and, at the age of two, was shipped off to the island nation of Calamite to live with her older siblings. She was found to be developm...
by Isa Vestal
Sun Jun 21, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: Discussions
Topic: If you were a witch/wizard, what would your dream job be?
Replies: 30
Views: 10697

Re: If you were a witch/wizard, what would your dream job be?

I’d have to say I want to be either a hit witch or an Unspeakable. I like adventure, mystery, and a test of my wits, which being a hit witch would bring and I like responsibility and secrect-keeping, which would be perfect for an Unspeakable, though we don’t know the specifics of what that job would...
by Isa Vestal
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:26 am
Forum: Bulletin Board
Topic: Happy Birthday, Isa!
Replies: 9
Views: 4508

Re: Happy Birthday, Isa!

Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes! I’ve really enjoyed my month and a half in HOL so far and you have all been so nice and welcoming. I can’t wait for what the next term has in store for all of us and I hope to be able to contribute and show as much kindness to you as you have shown me <3
by Isa Vestal
Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:20 pm
Forum: Jedi Apprentice Training
Topic: Thank You!
Replies: 9
Views: 6016

Re: Thank You!

I’m a bit late but thank you so much! This was my first large activity that I took part in since becoming a HOL member and I loved getting to read through everyone else’s answers and also creating and developing I’sa. I loved how much effort you guys put into making this activity and the content rea...
by Isa Vestal
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: Ink Splatters
Topic: World-Building 1: Map it Out
Replies: 2
Views: 2493

Re: World-Building 1: Map it Out

https://i.postimg.cc/5yCDGxMS/158948694619564713-1.jpg The Isles of Calamite are a set of islands strung together by bridges. The Isles are inhabited with a people group named "Calamites," or informally "Reds" due to their bright red hair. Calamites mostly live in Praiside Village, a place of dwell...
by Isa Vestal
Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:45 am
Forum: Ink Splatters
Topic: Character Development 2: Characterful Collage
Replies: 3
Views: 2798

Re: Character Development 2: Characterful Collage

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This collage of Kian Faye highlights her style, appearance, and her hobbies of gardening, journaling, and baking as well as her love for lizards and witchcraft.
by Isa Vestal
Sun May 31, 2020 6:20 am
Forum: Harry Potter Talk
Topic: Harry Potter Fan Films
Replies: 1
Views: 1720

Harry Potter Fan Films

I just finished watching a fan film on YouTube called “Sisters House of Black.” Like the title suggests, it’s about the Black sisters and I found it really entertaining and fairly well produced.

I was wondering, do other people enjoy watching fan-made films and, if so, what would you recommend?
by Isa Vestal
Wed May 27, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Harry Potter Talk
Topic: Deathly Hallows - Which one would you choose?
Replies: 45
Views: 19113

Re: Deathly Hallows - Which one would you choose?

As much as I’d want to say the invisibility cloak, I’d probably go for the Elder Wand. I’d definitely keep my own wand as a backup and wouldn’t tell anyone that I possessed such great power. As someone who takes the story of the Three Brothers (the story itself; that Death forged the three Hallows) ...
by Isa Vestal
Wed May 27, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: Harry Potter Talk
Topic: A Goldfish Called Fluffy
Replies: 4
Views: 3377

Re: A Goldfish Called Fluffy

I’ve actually had Harry Potter-inspired pets! Back in middle school, I secretly kept this pair of goldfish in my room that I named “Fred” and “George.” I couldn’t distinguish between the two of them and the names were a perfect excuse to be lazy and not figure out the differences between the two fis...
by Isa Vestal
Wed May 27, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: Jedi Apprentice Training
Topic: Week 4: The Gathering - Showcase Your Skills
Replies: 10
Views: 5868

Re: Week 4: The Gathering - Showcase Your Skills

Though possessing a rather small skillset, I’sa is highly skilled at what she is good at. Her overwhelming tenacity is a characteristic seen in very few and is a characteristic that must be taken into account. I’sa has never once backed down from a fight and, though some Jedi may see this as pride o...

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