TASK
A lot of the time we focus on what aliens might look like, or what would happen if they came to Earth. Obviously, there
are the Star Wars and Doctor Whos out there that show what different planets look like, but do they really show in
detail how an alien would live? Theoretically, aliens would have adapted to their surroundings the same way that animals
do; one with fur would likely come from somewhere cold, whereas one with slimy skin would probably live in a wet
environment. So with this in mind, we'd like you to design a habitat for an alien. (We were also NOT to show the actual
alien although we were allowed to show a piece of it.)
ENTRY
Pip, out of Alan Dean Foster’s Pip and Flinx adventure science fiction series, is a minidrag that came from the planet
of Alaspin. It is a planet with an unpleasant climate. The minidrags’ natural environment is in the Alaspin dense jungle
areas where there were two seasons: wet and not so wet. The minidrags themselves are described as brightly-colored,
leather-winged, arboreal, lethally poisonous, meter long, empathic telepathic serpentine creatures that somewhat related
to coelurosaurs and more than resembled flying snakes. The jungle habitats are stunningly colored environments where the
minidrags’ colors would blend into the brilliant tropical rainforest fauna. It was also full of other fairly lethal
creatures which the minidrags with their venom and flying abilities were well equipped hunt or escape from. The very
humid and uncomfortably warm environs are perfect for these not so warm-blooded creatures.
RESULT
(I didn’t think I had a chance at winning anything since there was a family emergency that I had to deal with and there
was no time to finish this piece. It was supposed to be very brightly colored with jeweltone colors but leaving any hint
of the color green out. It was also supposed to have a white mist obscuring parts of the drawing. I am really grateful
that the judges were kind enough to vote for me.)
3rd Place: 25,000 Galleons + 1,000 House Points
TASK
This is a writing and graphics contest. Your task this month is to graphically create a new treat for the trolley
witch's cart, as well as write a catchy slogan/description that is 2-3 sentences long to accompany it!
RESULT
3rd Prize: 100 HPs + 3,000 Gs + 1 bonus tickets for the Train Ticket Incentive
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TASK
The famous wizard cards found in chocolate frog boxes are known by every witch and wizard. But they need an update in
design!
This is a graphic contest. You must design a new look for a wizard card with any character you like. You are not allowed
to use pictures from the movie.
RESULT
1st place - Luna's Paint-Splattered Apron + 750 HP
TASK
Your task is to outwit the Weasley twins. They are looking for a challenge, so put on your thinking cap! Your job is to
create a joke/prank item that will take Fred and George by surprise! In order to do so, you can either write a blurb
about OR create a graphic of this amazing new item you'll be using against them.
ENTRY
Bake a Batch of Bubbles
Surprise someone with a some of these sweet salivatingly sumptuous sprinkles, jimmies, nonpareils, quins, dragees,
sanding sugar and/or coarse sugar on their favorite dessert treat. Bake a batch of beautiful bubbles for your
buddies!(The colors and shapes of the proboscis bubbles matches the colors and shapes of the sprinkles used.)
RESULT
Best Graphic: Blue Luminous Balloon + 1000 HP + 4 raffle tickets
TASK
You know as well as I do that if left to his own devices, Hagrid would plan something equal parts fantastical as well as
dangerous. It's up to you to help plan a less that is still interesting but isn't liable to send the students to the
hospital wing or worse.
This is a writing/graphic contest. You will be coming up with your own Magical Creature to teach about.
Your entry should include the following:
Name of your Creature
What is it's M.O.M. Classification?
Where is your creature native to?
What does it eat?
Some interesting facts about your creature.
Explain it's use(s) in Potions.
Anything else significant to note?
Provide a picture of it.
ENTRY
Name:
Moulten Soulstice
M.O.M. Classification:
XXX (competent wizard should cope)
Habitat:
This creature is most likely found wading along nearly dry beds of small rills and streams in the Forbidden Forest
(a.k.a. Dark Forest) conveniently located near Hogwarts.
Food:
It is too bad that the only two Moulten Soulstice captured had proved to die within less than a upon captivity. Just a
little bit of fresh water and any leafage that have been exposed to at least two hours of sunshine seem to satisfy this
creature for upwards of two days. Observers suspect that there may be something else that these creatures consume but
are unable to observe the elusive creatures long enough to reach a definitive conclusion.
Facts:
Except for the eyes and beak, this creature is very chameleon-like with the ability to blend into fallen leaves (fresh,
rotting, old, new, all colors, all sizes, all shapes). The Moulten Soulstice is very aware of that weakness and will
draw the wings over it's face upon hearing another creature approaching. It is ,though, fascinated by the sound of
honest laughter that comes from a happy heart and tends to forget to keep still in search for the source of that sound.
Most effective in catching the attention of this creature is the laughter of a baby. It is rather skittish, though, and
has the ability to magically melt into the ground and move under it in order to escape capture.
Potion uses:
Nobody has quite understood how the use of the Moulten Soulstice "feathers" was even discovered to be useful for
anything (given the elusiveness of the rather rare and rather solitary creature). It has, though, been proven effective
in producing an amazingly tasty potion for only one use: to show the compatibility of two souls when taken exactly at
midnight during the summer solstice.
Notes of significance:
Freshly molted plumage gathered during the Winter Solstice during the first snow is the most effective for use in
potions. Plucked plumage not only hurts the creature greatly but makes such plumage useless for potion use.
Unfortunately, having the first of snow occur exactly during the advent of the Winter Solstice and actually finding such
plumage during that time period is very difficult indeed. Still effective but not nearly as strong are plumage molted
between the first snow of the season and the third snow of the season. Since the plumage resemble fallen leaves and
other flora detritus, it is exceptionally difficult to differentiate between a dropped plumage and a fallen leaf. There
is a (rather complicated) spell that can be cast to identify the fallen plumage. Said spell will make the fallen plumage
emit a very dim glow for about 5 seconds at a time. All in all, most potioneers find the gathering of this ingredient
not worth the possibility of wet frostbitten toes.
RESULT
Most Creative Lesson -
Animal Model - Bowtruckle + 700 House Points and 15,000 Galleons
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TASK
Captain Tusk has finally been caught, and will face pirate justice for his crimes of stealing the beautiful mermaid.
Unfortunately for our brave Pirate Giraffe hero, Maya the Mermaid is nowhere to be seen. No matter how much Captain
Longneck threatens Tusk to walk the plank, the evil elephant won't talk. How will they save his mermaid bride now? Is
she still safe, is she still alive?
These questions float through Longneck's mind as he ponders their next course of action. It is then that excitement
flows through the crew. The first mate, Tails, has finished her search of the enemies ship, and discovered an item most
valued. A gigantic treasure map leading to the location of Maya. Finally they will find her, and bring her home safe.
Your task is to create a pirate map to the location of the beautiful Mermaid. The map can be created using any form of
art, such as photo manipulation, drawing, graphics programs, etc. Make it as piratey as possible.
RESULT
3rd: Weasley Twin Mask
TASK
Using any medium of your choice, design a vault key fitting for any one of the characters/families listed below:
+ Potter Family +
+ Lestrange Family +
+ Hermione Granger +
+ Weasley Family +
+ Black Family +
+ Malfoy Family +
ENTRY
Not my best work. I had just badgered myself enough to start drawing again. The concept and planning for this entry was
poor 🙁 It barely looks like a key at all.
RESULT
115 Amity CatWalnut (Best Overall Design)
TASK
You don't even need some fancy pens, even just a notebook and pen will do. You can write or draw about a subject close
to your heart or anything random. Let your creative side shine!
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TASK
Considering, this month’s discussion takes place on a series of islands, it seems only appropriate to have you create a
boat to take you to this location. You may use any medium of your choice from graphic manipulation to drawing or
anything else.
TASK
Petals, Puddles, and Pranks!
Don't students realize that the books in the Restricted Section are restricted for a reason? Not only are multiple books
missing without records, but the hallway leading to the most likely culprits has also been blocked off by pranksters!
Puddles and flowers, leaves and mud everywhere! Hopefully Madam Pince can track down those books soon before their own
magic adds to the mischief.
This is a judged graphics contest, where your objective is to depict either a storm-themed or flower-themed prank done
to the hallways of Hogwarts. You may create your graphic digitally or by hand, but the theme must be apparent.
ENTRY
Included flowers, books, hallways, puddles, leaves ...
RESULT
First: Amity CatWalnut - 2 Bonus Tickets + 400 HP
TASK
Your task is to design a toy Harry could have gifted Teddy in the first years of his life. Is it a magical one? Why is
it special?