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The GriffinPhiladelphia, PA October 2011
KThe Free Student Newspaper of Chestnut Hill College
BASTARDIZED
BY MU GG LES
`
d EXCLUSIVE QUIDDITCH
ince the fall of
Lord Voldemort13 years ago, the
Wiarding com-
munity has been
relatively at ease.
The past decade has been seem-
ingly trouble-free for the magi-
cal population with widespread
reconstructive efforts in both
physical and emotional elds.
However, an alarming new de-
velopment has been
discovered, the likes
of which havent
been seen since the
days of the DarkLord: Muggles have
been reported on
multiple occasions
to be playing Quid-
ditch.
How did they inltrate our
society, previously thought to
be secure? What else do they
know? What led them to play a
perverted version of our most
beloved sport?
The most alarming aspect
of this disaster is the desecra-
tion of Quidditch. The im-
portance of this sport hardlyneeds to be mentioned; it has
been with us since 1050, when
Gertie Keddie witnessed the
rst recorded game of modern
Quidditch. It brings the global
Wiarding community together
and is one of the few common-
alities present in all countries.
However, our sacred pastime is
being marred more and more
each second.
Most substantially, and un-
fathomably, the Muggles be-
lieve that Quidditch is meant to
be played on the ground! Oursources tell us that games are
played on a eld, with people
running around and holding
broomsticks between their legs.
Additionally, the Golden
Snitch is not an incarnation of
the rare Snidget but a person,
dressed ludicrously in yellow.
This unfortunate individual,
who is theoried to have com-
mitted a heinous crime and isserving out his or her sentence,
gallivants through the pitch
waiting to get caught.
Though this undoubtedly
looks similar to a group of de-
capitated obberworms, the
sports popularity is growing
at an astonishing rate. Indeed,
a ministry of sorts has been
formed, calling itself the Inter-
national Quidditch
Association. The
IQA was incorpo-
rated in 2010, near-ly ve years after
the rst real-life
game of Quidditch
was played in Ver-
mont, which by all
accounts is a forlorn piece of
land with minimal avenues for
recreation.
Presently, there are teams
all over the United States with
IQA-sanctioned tournaments
happening regularly. This cul-
minates in an annual Quidditch
World Cup, a severe blow to
those of us who have attendedthe real thing and cannot stand
to see its name being dragged
through the mud.
It is not clear how the
Muggles discovered Quidditch,
and whats more disarming is
the level of inltration evident.
Not only has the non-magical
population taken Quidditch and
mutated it beyond recognition,
but a few team names reect an
unnerving amount of knowl-
edge of long-kept wiarding
secrets. The Amherst Animagi,Silicon Valley Skrewts, and the
New York Badassilisks are just
a few examples. Obviously,
something must be done, or the
entire Wiarding world may be
at risk.
JESSICA PENNELL
RAVENCLAW 14
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excluSive & controverSialreport
Kaycee Flore 13 deFendsthe QuaFFleagainst christophernewport universitys cap-tainsoF crucioatthe 2010 Brothlylove cup. photocontriButedBylinda Johnson.
hestnut Hill
College has
two advantag-
es over other
small Muggle
schools in Pennsylvania:
dogs. Grifn and Kostka are
well loved by many students.
The dogs can frequently beseen frolicking by the foun-
tain as students supervise
their play-time. But are these
dogs really just dogs?
Rumor has it that Grif-
n, the energetic golden
pup, might actually be the
acclaimed wiard Gideon
Finchley. Gideon is an un-
registered Animagus in Great
Britain, but his disappearance
in 2001 forced his sister to
come forward with his se-
cret. Gideons enthusiasm
and liveliness blossomed ev-ery time he morphed into a
golden lab.
Gideon spoke frequent-
ly of traveling to the United
States, said his younger sis-
ter, Gloria Finchley. She be-
lieves he became bored with
his job as a historian special-
iing in Muggle Culture and
abandoned his life for a new
one in the place he wanted to
visit most.
Gloria traveled to Amer-
ica, seeking a golden lab with
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a spot on his back left leg. Glo-
ria conded to The Grifn that
Gideons birthmark on his left
thigh is his identifying mark.She eventually found herself
at the private college observing
not one dog, but two.
It is Glorias theory that
her brothers animal-self fell
in love with Kostka, the quiet
and gentler canine. She goes
on to theorie that this dog is
an Animagus as well. Gideon
was always very passionate, and
his emotions took over his ra-
tional actions, she confessed.
He could very well have fallen
for a foreign witch with similar
qualities to his. Gloria feels
certain that Gideon will nev-
er return to his human state
now that he is with Kostka.Is this true? Could Grif-
n really be a wizard who
has chosen a life with four
legs? If Gideon really loves
Kostka, it would be unfair
to separate the two. The best
a student can do is to offer
Grifn many sugar quills, as
they were a known favorite
of Gideon Finchleys.
LIz HERERRA
HUFFLEPUFF 15
M u g g l e s
believe that
Quidditch ismeant to be
played on
the ground!
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THE GRIFFIN
Special edition
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oliviaMarcinka
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(herMione granger)
writer& copy-editor
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contributing writer
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photographer
here is one Hogwarts
headmaster that willforever live in virture
forgotten by none
and remembered by
all. He is none other than the
Great Albus Percival Wulfric
Brian Dumbledore, Supreme
Mugwump and Chief Warlock
of the Wiagengamot.
His life began in the sum-
mer of 1881, born to Kendra
and Percival Dumbledore. He
was joined by two younger sib-
lings, Aberforth and Ariana,
and began to lead a normal life
as a magical child. Due to Per-civals attack on Muggle chil-
dren, the family was outcasted.
Albus became the head of his
family, caring for his mother,
brother and fragile Ariana.
Albus attended Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wi-
ardry where he showed excel-
lence in his studies. He was
placed in the Gryfndor House
where his exceptional talent was
revered and respected.
His life continued in Go-
drics Hollow, the location
of Harry Potters rst home.There Albus befriended world-
renowned dark wiard, Gellert
Grindelwald. Their friendship
would tragically endhighlight-
ed by the death of Ariana. The
two wizards would later ght a
famous duel in 1945, when Al-
GREAT ALBUS DUMBLEDOREIn RemembRanceofthed
14 5/12 YeaRs LateR
bus defeated Grindelwald and
imprisoned him in Nurmen-
gard.
Dumbledore made his re-
turn to Hogwarts as a Professor
of Transguration, after declin-
ing the position of Minister of
Magic on several occasions. He
went on to become Headmaster
of Hogwarts where he took partin the education and growth of
two exceptional wiards Tom
Riddle and Harry Potter. He
would end up dedicating his life
to the conict between the two.
On June 30th, 1997, this
revered and admired Professor,
wiard and man, faced his last
spell. His life as a friend, teach-
er, sibling, mentor, and leader
will never be forgotten. His
contributions to wiard-kind
and magic itself are endless.
Due to his legacy of equality
and integrity in the wiarding
world, Albus Dumbledore will
forever be a household name.
JESSICA ONEILL
RAVENCLAW 13
ALYSSA CHEREWATY
HUFFLEPUFF 13
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nut Hill is tak-
ing over! As the
weekend of the
Brotherly Love cup arrives atChestnut Hill College, excite-
ment and thrill brews as the
Harry Potterscene leaks into the
local town. During the weekend
of October 14, 2011, the quaint
village of Chestnut Hill magi-
cally transforms into a scene
ripped right from the pages of
the Harry Potterseries.
The weekend starts with
the Opening Ceremony on Fri-
day at 6 p.m. at the Top of the
Hill Fountain Plaa.
All day Saturday the popu-
lar local toy store, ODoodlesis hosting Weasleys Wiard
Wheees from 9:30 a.m. until
6 p.m. Up the street, Professor
Sprouts Herbology is happen-
ing at Robertsons.
Then head to Chestnut
Hill College for some good ol
Quidditch as their tournament
kicks off at noon. Teams from
various colleges and universities
across the East Coast will be
representing pure Potter skill as
they compete for the ultimate
win.
Students from CHCs own
Mask and Foil theater troupe
will provide entertainment,
food, fun and games. To end
the rst day of fantasy fun, Fal-
coner Jennifer Pena will be pre-
senting Hedwig the Owl at the
Stagecrafters Theater Grounds
from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
On Sunday the 15th, make
sure to participate and search in
the scavenger hunt for young
witches and wiards on behalf
of McNallys Tavern. Use your
magical minds in a fun game
of chess at the Wiards Chess
Tournament at J.K. Jenks Ele-
mentary School from 1:15 p.m.
until 3 p.m.. And end the day in
a sweet way by decorating your
own cookie at the one and only
Florean Fortesues Ice Cream
Parlour (Bredenbecks Bakery
& Ice Cream Parlor). Whether
spending the day in town or on
the college grounds, we hope
you have a fun lled and magi-
cal day!
NICOLE HEIGL
HUFFLEPUFF 14
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i v e
months ago,
I made the
ce r emo n i a l
march from
the rotunda of St. Joseph
Hall to the lower-parking-lot
graduation tent in a Hog-
warts-esque black robe to re-ceive my diploma. I left much
behind: I was Editor-in-Chief
of this very paper, an Ofcer
for student government and
far too many of the clubs that
vied for your membership at
the Club Fair. Most notably, I
left my slot as our campuss
Quidditch Commissioner.
For the sake of brev-
ity, Ill give you the bedtime-
story version of how Quid-
ditch landed on our campus.
In 2008, when Miley couldnt
wait to see you again and theJersey shore was only a place,
I saw a YouTube video of
Middlebury College students
tackling, tossing, and Snitch-
catching, all atop wooden
brooms. Strangely, it worked,
and at that moment I knew
the sport of Quidditch was
a perfect t for Chestnut Hill
College (a real-life Hogwarts
if there ever was one). Later
that year, we hosted our rst-
ever Quidditch on the Hill
tournament with four teams,
followed by an incrediblethird-place win at the Quid-
ditch World Cup in Middle-
bury, VT, beating teams from
the likes of Louisiana State
University and Princeton
University.
We took the World Cup
by storm. Our team arrived
to the cheers of an entire fan
bus, which embarked on the
nine-hour drive at midnight
that day. The Grifns were
the only team with a mas-
cot and had custom-made
jerseys; our chaplain, FatherRick Malloy, wooed news net-
works with his sacred sax-
playing. The teams trip, en-
tirely funded and supported
by the College, was followed
Letter from chc quidditch founder
Fup with an awards ceremony
and many hallway congratula-
tions in the weeks after.
While the rest--that is, two
more stellar World Cup perfor-
mances, ESPN appearances,
and hosting one of the East
Coasts biggest tournaments
seems like history, there ismuch we take for granted. Our
smallness and close-knit envi-
ronment afford us benets far
beyond small class sies, ben-
ets we can only understand
when put into perspective. At
Chestnut Hill, unlike many in-
stitutions, Quidditch is a com-
munity effort: Athletics lends
the soccer eld for tourna-
ments; Institutional Advance-
ment helps prepare students
for press interviews; Student
Activities, among other invalu-
able tasks, helps order essen-
tials like t-shirts, equipment,
and jerseys; Sister Carol cheers
the team on from the sidelines.
At other institutions, par-
ticularly larger ones, Quidditch
is often overlooked by admin-
istration and its players must
ght uphill battles for fund-
ing and recognition. The team
at Phillys own University of
Pennsylvania, for example, is
seeking funding that cannot ex-
ceed $750 (barely enough for a
starter set of equipment). New
York Universitys team fought
a widely-publicied battle with
administration over its part-
sport, part-club status.As you begin or end your
journey at Chestnut Hill, I chal-
lenge you to not take your in-
stitutions sie for granted, but
to use it to your advantage at
every opportunity. You will sel-
dom nd a college that can so
whole-heartedly back a student
initiative as magical as Quid-
ditch (which, I might add, our
ne administration saw po-
tential in far before it was the
Wall Street Journal cover story
that it is today). If you take mywords of advice youll not only
get your galleons worth, but
youll have far more than seven
books of stories to share by the
end.
Mischief Managed,
Max Kaplan
Public Relations Director
Intl Qudditch Association
MaxKaplan, puBlic relations directoroFthe iQa pos-
ingwitha Quidditch Fanatthe First Brotherly love
cup hosted By chestnut hill college in 2010. photo
contriButedByMaxKaplan.
MUGGLE:
RITA SKEETER EXCLUSIVEFriEndor FoE?
S.P.E.W.
You
beatthem,
b
arkordersatthem,
andtreatthem
like
p
risoners.House-e
lves
areamongthemost
foul-treated
raceof
thewizardingworld.
S
ufced
to
say,the
treatmentofelvesand
o
therbeingshasbeen
u
tterlyunethical.
How
d
oyoudecidetotreat
o
neraceofcreature
anyworsethananoth-
er?Yousimplydonot.
Thisslaverygives
p
roof
to
the
aws
that
the
wizarding
w
orld
continuously
condones.
Elveshave
d
esires;theycanfeel
p
hysicalpain.Buttime
aftertime,well-estab-
lishedfamiliesabuse
anddegradetheelf
identity.Elvesarearace
o
fcourageandcun-
n
ing.Theycanwilling-
lyserveasfriendand
c
ondante
to
those
w
hogaintheirrespect.
T
akeDobby,ahouse-
elfwhohasserved
sodependablytothe
maliciousMalfoyfam-
ily.Dobby,forcedinto
servility,was
faith-
fuluntiltheend,
but
smartenoughtobreak
from
the
domestic
reigntohelpouta
dearfriendandequal,
HarryPotter.
Whyare
theotherwitchesand
wizardsofourtime
incapableofencour-
agingabalanceof
powers?Canyounot
seethestrengthsthat
elvesexert?
A
division
has
been
madebetween
differencesinblood.
Elvesarenowadam-
agedrace,wornwith
wrinklesandcloaked
innothingbuttattered
burlapsacks.Because
oftheprejudicesof
pure-b
lood
elitists,
thosewholookdif-
ferentaresetapart
anddisgraced.
Maybe
thesevilefamiliesare
simplytoostupidto
understandtheirac-
tions.Theycannotsee
pasttheirinsipidar-
rogancetomakeareal
change.But
the
prob-
lemisseeminglyona
higherlevel,involving
thepardoningbythe
entiremagiccommu-
nity.Ihavecontacted
theMinistryofMagic
severaltimesthrough
heavily-worded
andpertinentprotest.
However,myactions
have
been
turned
down,
beatentothe
samedisgraceasthe
elfsociety.
Ifyouhaveany
questions,
concerns,
oryouwouldliketo
joinmyquestforelf
equalitypleasesendan
owltotheSocietyfor
thePromotionofElf-
ishWelfareofce.
Warmly,
HermioneGranger
F
ORT
HE
FU
TURE
isgraceful? Yes. Un-
acceptable? Com-
pletely. A blow to
wiards everywhere?
Certainly. Yet most frighten-
ing about the Muggles recent
adoption of Quidditch is thepath that led them there. How
did muggles, devoid of all magi-
cal ability, delve so deeply into
our society as to learn the se-
crets of Quidditch? And exactly
how far did they get? I, in a se-
ries of courageous and admira-
ble interviews, have uncovered
the startling truth. And here it
is: the Muggles are planning an
uprising.
Though Muggles playing
Quidditch may not seem like
the rst step in a revolt, it un-
doubtedly is. What else wouldnecessitate their inltration? In-
deed, my source from the mys-
terious, all-powerful and cor-
rupt International Quidditch
Association has proven my
keen instincts. The IQA is com-
prised of top government of-
cials, and is the foremost ruling
body in the Muggle community.
Ive been told exclusively, that
Muggles have been aware of
our existence for a while now,
and the time for revolution has
come.
Up until now, MuggleQuidditch has been seen as a
minor annoyance, a blip on
most wiards radar. My original
assumption attributed the Mug-
gles knowledge to a breach in
security from within the Min-
istry. Or perhaps as a bartering
chip by the Head of the Ofce
for the Detection and Consca-
tion of Counterfeit Defensive
Spells and Protective Objects to
uncover the Muggle enigma of
eckletricity. However, since this
new evidence has come to light,
I fear the truth is far more dire.
Although the method of Mug-
gle invasion is still under inves-
tigation (see my article in next
weeks Grifn ), we now know
their nal goal: to take over and
rid the world of magic.
I wont bore my readers
with dreary details, but rest as-
sured that the facts have been
veried: the Muggles are plan-
ning a mutiny, and the wi-
arding population must be
prepared. Despite their lack
of powers, Muggles do have
numbers on their side. I pro-
pose a proactive approach: we
strike while they are still prepar-
ing. This may seem harsh, but
my readers know that I would
never suggest such a thing if
it wasnt absolutely imperative.
The Muggles have integrated
themselves into our world, and
are plotting domination. Quid-
ditch is the rst step. Destruc-
tion of everything we hold dear
is the second.
D
NARGLES While on expedition in Cen-
tral Europe, world renowned
magioologist, Luna Lovegood,
located a colony of Nargles.
Previous to her discovery, the
species was assumed to be ex-
tinct, if not mythical. Lovegoodreports over 200 were inhabit-
ing a single plant of misletoe.
While the creatures are not ag-
gressive, the colony did attempt
to steal Lovegoods belongings
on numerous occasions. Ill
never leave without my radish
earrings again, Lovegood says.
Allegedly, the jewelry works
as Nargle repellent. Lovegood
created them herself. Unfor-
tunately, the naturalist says she
will not be selling the protective
items.
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CURRENT STANDINGS
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12 chestnut hill college
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18 vassarcollege
28 Johns hopKins u.
38 penn state
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45 ny BadasslisKs
46 u. oF Maryland
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From
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BackinFebruary,whenwe
originallypickedoutthedate
fortheBrotherlyLoveCup,
wehonestlyhadnthadthe
slightestclueastowhatexactly
weweregettingourselvesinto.
Justtwoyearsago,ourtourna-
mentwasmerelyafewschool
teamsplayingacouplehours
ofQuidditchonalazyafter-
noon.
Thisyear,
however,the
BrotherlyLovecuphascome
alongwayfromtheoriginal
smallscaleevent.
Ithasgrowninto18teams
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itwerentfo
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dedication
of
some
amazing
peoplehere
atCHC.
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ofStudent
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EmilySchademan,t
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Although The New
York Times created a
childrens bestsellers list
following the populari-
ty of the Harry Potterse-
ries, it has always been
much more than a childrens
story. Its reach, inuence and
importance cannot be denied
and is evident in many facets of
everyday life.
Adults and children alikecontinue to revel in the magic
of this series, despite the nal
books release over four years
ago. Harry Potter raised literacy
rates among youth, and affect-
ed its readers in a way that had
never been seen before.
We grew up with these
characters: Harry, Ron, and
Hermione. We savored their
triumphs and lamented their
losses. Nothing quite rivaled the
midnight book releases where
the bittersweet anticipation was
countered by the impendingregret from rushing through
it. For me, Harry Potterwas de-
nitive of my childhood, and
though I am a college student,
nearly twenty, I still very much
belong to the Harry PotterGen-
eration.
In elementary school my
friends were Harrys friends,
my classes were Harrys class-
es, and soccer might as well
have been played on broom-
sticks. I skipped recess to read,
had a collection of sticks that
doubled as wands, and tried to
make Butterbeer on more than
one occasion. In short, I was
absolutely, irreparably in love
with Harry Potter and the uni-
verse that surrounded it.
These were the early daysof the fandom; only the rst
three books had been released
and the movies had yet to be
conceived. Considering this, the
growth and permeability of the
series was all but astounding to
me. I distinctly remember the
day the movie was announced:
the implications were more
exciting to me than Christmas
morning. These days, this in-
fatuation of mine is anything
but rare.
It is nearly impossible to
avoid the captivating spell of
Harry Potter. Even if the books
escaped your interest, the mov-
ies may have. If neither was for
you, perhaps a trip to Orlando,
Florida to experience the Wi-
arding World of Harry Potter
entranced you. If nothing else,
the explosion of merchandise
and advertising was sure to cap-
ture attention.
The Harry Potter commu-
nity is everywhere; it crosses all
ages, races, genders, classes and
occupations. That is where the
magic truly lies: what
else can unite people
with a plethora of dif-
ferences in such a pow-
erful way?
Harry Potter, as embarrass-
ing as it may be to admit, has
genuinely formed me into the
person I am today. Without
this series of seven books and
all the hullabaloo that followed,
the hard times in my life would
have been that much harder. If
I am ever in a tough spot, you
better believe that I turn to Har-
ry, Ron and Hermione. I can get
lost in the halls of Hogwarts, y
far above the Quidditch pitch,
and brew potion after potion.
This book series has taught
me that who we were does not
dene who we become, that
friendship is our most valuable
commodity, and that good will
truly triumph over evil. And
the greatest effect of our rela-
tionship with these books? The
Harry Potterseries is a common
thread among many of my gen-
eration, and they forever will be.
JESSICA PENNELL
RAVENCLAW 14
or many, the release
of the eighth and -
nal Harry Potter lm
marked the end of
not only a beloved
tale, but childhood. On June
23less than a month before
the climatic releaseJ.K. Rowl-
ing announced a new Potter
Project: Pottermore. Potter-
more is an interactive website
which offers a unique reading
experience of the Harry Pot-
ter series. As you travel through
the website the goal is to nd
hidden objects which reveal ex-
clusive information from J.K.
Rowling herself.
Pottermore will be
opened to the general public
some time this month. Current-
ly, only 1 million beta testers
have access to the digital magic.
A handful of these lucky indi-viduals can be found right here
at Chestnut Hill, including me.
I, like many fans,
zoomed through the rst steps
of Pottermore, anxious to be
sorted into a Hogwarts house.
While someone could eas-
ily nd a sorting test similar
to Pottermores with a quick
Google search, there is one im-
portant difference. J.K. Rowling
personally created the questions
for Pottermores sorting test. It
POTTERMOREMADE ME CRYF is as close as any Muggle willever get to putting on the Sort-ing Hat. Once your house is
Pottermore Ofcial, there is no
going back.
Naturally when I, a
self-identied Slytherin, wassorted into Gryfndor I was
more than a little confused. In
fact, I cried upon seeing my
Welcome to Gryfndor ban-
ner. I slammed my laptop shut
and left the room immediately.
J.K. Rowling and the Sorting
Hat had made a mistake, I was
convinced. Often, Gryfndor
and Slytherin are considered to
be at opposite ends of the spec-
trum. How had I ended up be-
ing so radically incorrect?
I began reading Harry
Potter when I was nine andsomething about the house of
Slytherin quickly drew me to it.
They werent the goody two-
shoes Gryfndors... And lets
face it, neither was I at that age.
Ask my mother, I was head-
strong and lived to push bound-
aries (little did I realie these are
two staple Gryfndor traits).
I maintained the identity for a
decade, despite my apparent
lack of Slytherin characteristics,
only to be given a reality check
by the Internet.
Maybe Im being dra-
matic, but this test induced
somewhat of an identity crisis.
It has been over a month since
my sorting and I still do nottruly feel like a Gryfndor. Re-
gardless of my apprehension,
anyone who knows me insists
the Hat got it right.
But, me? Brave? Ive
never thought so. I do what
needs to be done, period. Its
how I have always lived and it
never struck me as at all coura-
geous.
Today Im still a little
hesitant to accept my Gryfnd-
or status, but its something Ive
been warming up to. My initial
feelings have begun to dissipate
and Ive begun to see what re-
ally makes me a Gryfndor.
Besides, not all Gryfndors are
goody two-shoes.
KALA GIANNONE
GRYFFINDOR 15
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omeo & Julietby Wil-
liam Shakespeare.
Dracula by Bram
Stoker. Ulysses by
James Joyce. We can now add
the Harry Potter series to the
list of books that dene a gen-
eration. J. K. Rowling gave us
a new world to escape to, with
its own creatures, sport and vo-
cabulary. Many readers our age
grew up with Harry Potter; most
would say it was a huge part of
their childhood. In youth, we
would anxiously await each re-
lease of the new book or mov-ie. Well, the series is over now
but the Harry Potterworld is far
from being solely a childhood
memory.
The memory continues to
MAGiCTHE
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impact on many readers, Mug-
gles, dreamers and believers.
There are countless Youtube
parodies, such as: Harry Potter
Puppet Pals, Like its Quid-
ditch (Like a G6 parody), and
this writers persownal favorite,
A Very Potter Musical (1 &
2). Every parody made, caught
the eyes of the series lovers
and kept us laughing. You see,
Harry Potteris not over just be-
cause there are no more movie
releases.
In addition to the You-tube sensations and on a much
broader scale, Universal Stu-
dios in Orlando, Florida has
a new theme park called The
Wiarding World of Harry Pot-
ter. The attraction opened on
June 18, 2010. The theme park
is Hogsmeade brought to life
including The Three Broom-
sticks, the Hogwarts castle, Olli-
vanders, Honeydukes and much
more. There you can enjoy a
chocolate frog, every avored
beans or a cold glass of But-
terbeer or pumpkin juice. This
book has come seemingly to life
in the Muggle world.
With the help of Rowl-ings imagination, readers won-
der which Hogwarts house
they would be in if they were
not a Muggle. There are qui-
es online that even help along
the process of being sorted but
only a few are accurate, so be
sure to keep a wary eye. I am
proud to say that I am a Huf-
epuff, however, I did not nd
that surprising at all.
Pottermore, a website
where Rowling will release elec-
tronic versions of Harry Potter
and new information that wasleft out of the series, contin-
ues the journey into the magi-
cal world. Pottermore opens to
everyone in the end of Octo-
ber 2011 but has been open to
those who during this past sum-
mer, registered and completed
the Magical Quill challenge.
After witnessing Muggle
Quidditch, it is impossible to
say that ones childhood has
ended. Schools across the
country have been playing
Quidditch as a very competitive
school sport. Although fun and
reminiscent of Harry Potter y-
ing after the snitch, Quidditch
is an intense sport. To some
magic-folk, it might appear to
be a silly game where you need
to run with a broom between
your legs, but this sport is very
versatile. It is a mix of Muggle
basketball, rugby and football
oh yeah and the players do nothave pads or any type of pro-
tection. Quidditch became such
a huge deal in Muggle colleges
and universities that the Inter-
national Quidditch Association
has decided to hold the Quid-
ditch World Cup in New York
City, New York.
See, there are plenty of
ways to enjoyHarry Potter.
Whether through parodies on
Youtube, watching a fan-made
Potter musical, ordering a But-
terbeer-avored Frappucino
from Starbucks or grabbing a
broomstick and playing Quid-
ditch with a few good friends.
Regardless of how you keep
Harry alive in your memory, it
is as long as you remember him
that counts.
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aaquariuS: You need to show patienceand remain extra focused to seie each
new opportunity this month. Dont
stress about O.W.Ls yet and just take
each day one at a time. Neptune in
Aquarius will help you with the patience
side of the equation, but it is up to you
to liberate yourself from outside inuences. However, help will be
given through the combined opposition of Jupiter in Taurus and
Mercury and Venus in Scorpio in the middle of October.
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piSceS: Make your plans for the rest of what could be a very
interesting and productive month. Dont get too ambitious with
ideological ideas and just concentrate on getting simple things right
for the best results. Take a trip into Hogsmeade with some good
friends and enjoy the relaxing and re-en-
ergiing atmosphere. By the end of the
month you should also have the neces-
sary strength to take charge at home and
make good compromises for everyone
when familial conicts arise.
CarieS: You have been holding yourself back for too long. This
month, prove just how strong and coura-
geous you can really be. With the confus-
ing conjunction in Libra out of the way
and The Moon rmly out of Aries in the
second part of October, you are now in
complete control. If youve been dream-
ing about joining your houses Quidditch
team, now is a perfect time to try out.
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tauruS: With the power of Jupiter in your court you are about
to come across a great opportunity that you will regret if you donttake. Jupiter will give you inspiration and
allow your ideas to prosper, almost as if
you were wearing Rowena Ravenclaws
coveted diadem. By mid-October the
changeable Moon will give you reason
to think twice before rushing ahead, just
keep calm and stay focused.
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geMini: Pull yourself out of that
Pensieve. You are making yourself feel
worse by dwelling on the past instead
of being grateful for what you have
now. The planetary alignments near
the end of October will bring you new
opportunities and will help you reach your goals successfully. But
be wary towards the end of the month when the North Node op-
poses Jupiter in Taurus and Mars retrogrades in Leo, it may well try
to divert your carefully made plans.E
cancer: You will nd new opportu-nities to grow with the full support of
Uranus and Jupiter in Aries and Libra
and you will give others the chance to
see what you can achieve. Often times
with each new achievement you may
feel like strutting around like a proud
Hippogriff but with the inuence of Mars and the Moon oppos-
ing Pluto it would be wise to keep your head down at certain times,
especially on the 19th. F
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leo: Things are not always as they seem. Make sure you do yourresearch before you rush into anything. Be particularly wary of
your friends when they offer to share their Bertie Botts Every Fla-
vored Bean. Learn to compromise instead of getting angry and
upset with others. This month Mars gives
you the balance you need. Though not
particularly on the 6th of October when
that balance was upset by The Moons in-uence in Aquarius, however, the rest of
the month will regain its equilibrium.
virgo: This is an ideal quiet time to get to know your romanticpartners better, especially if things are already going well. Plan for
Mars to add a little more excitement
later in the month. If you arent in a
relationship then the manifestation
of a powerful in- fatuation may be
achieved through the very effective
potion Amorten- tia. The Moon and
Mars in Leo are an especially difcult
combination to resist. Also, those who are sincerely helpful may
be less difcult to nd amongst the crowd thats not actually on
your side.
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libra: You sometimes get stuck in negative thoughts, but this willpass. This has been due to a huge planetary conjunction of The
Sun, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and at times
The Moon all in Libra at the same time. But
it gets better further into October and you
will gain more control over your own destiny.
If there is still some fuiness going on in
your head into November then start looking
for an antidote to Wrackspurts.I
Scorpio: Once the rst week of October is over
and Mercury lessens its affects on The Sun youwill gain more condence. You will have more
ability to overcome setbacks and stand rmer on
your own. In fact, you will be feeling so much
more powerful that you may even start to believe
that you are The Chosen One. And it will only
continue to get better into the next month. October 23rd to late
November is a time that you can express yourself with condence,
as The Sun shines at its brightest on Scorpio.
JSagittariuS: Although October started off a little slow com-pared to those around you, stay grounded and dont be over-in-
uenced by outside forces to make rash
changes. People will respect you more if
you stand rm, even if it means you be-
come a little more stubborn. As a great wiard once said, It takes a great deal
of bravery to stand up to your enemies,
but a great deal more to stand up to your
friends. Apply that bravery and dont allow those closest to you to
walk all over you. Although a moment alone is good on October
18th, the rest of the month of October you should seek a little
more company.
Kcapricorn: Its time to stand up and make some decisions aboutyourself and the people around you (we wouldnt go as far as to
suggest checking under their left arms sleeve,but you can never be
too careful).Your friends, family and colleagues are counting on
you. The ideal time was just after The
Moon left Capricorn around October
8thbut the lasting effects of the Libran
conjunctions are still there, although
making those positive changes will be
more difcult to achieve from the 10th
of October onwards.
fridayLive Psychic
Chestnut Grill
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ghost Tour
Chestnut Grill
8 p.m.
SaturdayMadame Puddifoots
The Night Kitchen
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Are You Brave Enough
to Face the Goblin?
Valley Green-gotts Bank
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Scarecrow Contest
Morris Arboretum
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Owls Eye Hay Maze
Woodmere Art Museum
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Hair Braiding
El Quetal
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Quidditch Training
East Highland Avenue
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Stagecrafters Theater12:30 & 2:30
SundayMadame Puddifoots
The Night Kitchen
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Scarecrow Contest
Morris Arboretum
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Weazleys Wizard Wheezes
ODoodles10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Quidditch 101
Norwood Fontbonne Academy
11 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Sorting Hat
East Highland Avenue
1 p.m.
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