She eventually deciphered the code . The key was based in music; two flats meant taking every second letter beginning at the start of the section while three sharps indicated every third letter beginning at the end. It was definitely worth memorializing so she marked the date on her calendar . (49 w...

During the 25-minute predawn ferry ride, she and the other marathon runners photographed the illuminated torch -bearing Statue of Liberty, took a selfie with a determined expression , and snapped the fabulous Verrazano-Narrows Bridge . Once in the terminal, she ran to the shuttle that would get her ...

I got some new pics of my nephew - he never fails to make me smile!

It is 08:44 AM (EDT) and I'm off to run errands as soon as I put my shoes on!

I don't have a tattoo and although I truly admire them from afar, I don't think I will ever get one. I guess the permanence doesn't appeal to me - I don't even have pierced ears!

Although I love all other dairy products, I've always hated milk so I was never interested in cereal. But lately I've been having oatmeal with cranberries and tahini for breakfast and I can make it with water!

When I joined HOL, I chose the name Polaris Black. My RL surname is a derivative of Black and since most Black family members are named after stars or constellations, I chose Polaris because it was unique to several websites and services.

I wouldn't change a thing about the Ravenclaw common room - the views are spectacular!

Where in the wizarding world would you go to celebrate your birthday?

Have you signed up for your Wizarding Passport yet? On September 1, Wizarding World/Pottermore announced that they will be giving the Sorting Hat ceremony a makeover with a new look and feel. A relaunch date has yet to be announced. Now I’m a Pottermore Gryffindor and was very comfortable with that ...

Since we're not allowed to have dragons, the most sensible pet for me would be a Fire Crab; its jeweled shell is simply gorgeous, it is very quiet, and it would not be too much of a fire hazard once licensed!

Who would be your date for the Yule Ball?

“I want to go Hogwarts and be a wizard.”
“You’ll have to wait for your letter,” his mother said
“Then I want a dragon. We can get a baby and no one will even notice!”
“Pet dragons are still illegal,” his mother said.
“Well then, how about a butterfly?” (49 words)

The following people have completed the puzzle: 30 Hoots - Anna Snape 30 Hoots - Anna Westbrook 30 Hoots - Astor Arensin 30 Hoots - Evi Caledon 30 Hoots - Iverian Gnash 30 Hoots - Kendra Givens 30 Hoots - Mae Flowers 30 Hoots - Maxim Trevelyan 30 Hoots - Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis 30 Hoots - Serenit...

Solve this Numbrix puzzle - the correct solution is worth 20 Hoots . Then unscramble the highlighted letters to get a secret message , and earn an additional 10 Hoots ! https://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac87/polarisblack1/Numbrix_zps0ecpubjd.jpg Please send me your solution via HOL Forum PM by Sep...

April Award Winner: Iverian Gnash – 540 points Gryffindor: Iverian Gnash - 540 points Hufflepuff: Katelin Ross - 293 points Ravenclaw: Maxim Trevelyan - 265 points Slytherin: Ravena Sparrow - 484 points Professor: Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis - 180 points Congratulations, Ivey – you’re awesome! Well ...

April 22 is Earth Day - solve this Visual Sudoku puzzle to celebrate! https://oi888.photobucket.com/albums/ac87/polarisblack1/2019-04%20Earth%20Day%20Sudoku_zps4b4ly2gy.jpg Rules: Each row must contain 9 different pictures; each column must contain 9 different pictures; and each set of 3 by 3 boxes...

March Award Winner(s): Lizzi Long , Daisy Lovegood - 240 points Gryffindor: Lizzi Long - 240 points Hufflepuff: Roseallyn Jacobs - 180 points Ravenclaw: Daisy Lovegood - 240 points Slytherin: Daisy Lafferty - 208 points Professor: Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis - 165 points We had a great month AND a d...

February Award Winner: Astor Arensin - 416 points Gryffindor: Iverian Gnash - 270 points Hufflepuff: Riley Blake - 160 points Ravenclaw: Astor Arensin - 416 points Slytherin: Cody Lewis - 190 points Professor: Prof. Rorey Padfoot - 80 points Well done, Astor! Lots of start of term points - great jo...

Happy Birthday, Cody!
Hope you're still celebrating?

Happy Birthday, Kyrie!!!

I got:
13/15 · Scored 86%
Result: Budding Marauder

Thanks for the tip!