School Pride Article – Part 2
By: Nick Shwimmer

Hogwarts Online for me has become
Sort of like a home away from home
With nothing to do, it gives me great pleasure
Hogwarts Online is truly a treasure

Though the story has ended, Harry will live forever
In the hearts of fans who come together
To carry on with the legacy
Of Hogwarts School of Wizardry

I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’m having lots of fun
Even though my journey has just begun
The professors are kind and helpful too
They deserve so much for all that they do

All I can say is thank you so much
For giving Hogwarts that special touch
For making a place where we can all come together
Yes, Hogwarts Online is truly a treasure.

Written by: Lacy Lynn Bishop

Hi everyone! First off I would like to apologize for the great delay in Part 2, but I have finally put it together. Last time I talked about the History of HO and showed the Governors’ Perspectives of School Pride for HO. Above was a poem contributed by Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau. This time, we’re just going to finish up with the interviews!

Just a reminder, the Interview Questions were….
1. What are we proud of?
2. What should we be proud of?
3. What do we want to be proud of in the future?
4. What does HO Mean to you?
5. Anything Else?

So, to start off is….
Prof. Adreia Kragen
-Head of Ravenclaw House
-Charms Professor
-Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
1. What are we proud of?
We, in general should be proud of our members - of everyone who made the site possible and for what it has become. If not for them, there is no HO to even start with or no HO to be going back to.
2. What should we be proud of?
Definitely we should pride ourselves that we have active members who faithfully stick in times of distraught and whose faith never falters; great functions conceived by our members in order to boost site activity, hone one’s creative skills and that of which rekindle and strengthens personal relations with one another.
3. What do we want to be proud of in the future?
The capacity to comprehend on things, to accept change and the unyielding strength to face all the challenges.
4. What does HO Mean to you?
Not merely a site, but a place that I can comfortably call “a niche where I can freely express my creativity”.
5. Anything Else?
Without faith we can’t do anything because with it all things are possible.

And NEXT is…. a collection of 3 different students’ responses. I chose the best one and compiled them together. I took what I thought was the best response for each question for the sake of keeping the article a little briefer.
The Students!
-Ashlee Black, Ravenclaw Prefect
-Sofia Anderson, Hufflepuff Prefect
-Tucker Lewis-Ortiz, Hufflepuff 5th Year
1. What are we proud of?
Everyone should be proud of the school they go to and should always participate in the events a school has. (Tucker)
2. What should we be proud of?
We ended up getting closer as a result of the hacking instead of distancing ourselves from the rest of the members. (Sofia)
3. What do we want to be proud of in the future?
That the school I went to ave me the best magical education around and that it prepared me for my future (Tucker)
4. What does HO Mean to you?
Ho is a home for me. I have so many wonderful friends and making new ones everyday b/c of HO. HO has become a part of my life. In RL I have so many things to do everyday but at night when I log on HO it’s like my break from my hectic life. (Ashlee)

So let us ALWAYS remember that School Pride and know that Hogwarts Online will always be here to stay!
Special Thanks to Prof. Chauncey Clemenceau, Sofia Anderson, Ashlee Black, and Tucker Lewis-Ortiz

By: Lorinda Swansong
For the week of November 1st, 2009

She’s got flaming red hair, a spazztastic attitude, and could be mistaken for James Potter during Slytherin. Yes, you voted, you love her, it’s Miss Izzy Beckett, known by too many names to mention, but is featured as this weeks Writer of the Week. And, now…..

My name is Izzy “McFizzy” Beckett
I am in Gryffindor (the best house ever) house
I am 14 years old young
An interesting fact about me is I am a metamorphmagus
My favorite subject at Hogwarts is Does Quidditch count?
My worst subject at Hogwarts is All of them….
Outside of class, my favorite pastime is Being awesome! And stalking Brian Clarke
Three words I would use to describe myself are Awesome, Epic, Spiffy
Three words my friends would use to describe me are Loud, Lazy, Spazzy
When I was announced WOTW, I felt Freaking about time!
So there you go! Who would you like to be Writer of the Week next week? Go vote now!

For the week of November 8th, 2009

She’s currently dating a previous winner of WOTW, Scorpius Malfoy. It’s Lulu!!!
My name is Tallulah Munster
I am in Ravenclaw house
I am 14 years old
An interesting fact about me is I’m part gypsy
My favorite subject at Hogwarts is Divinations
My worst subject at Hogwarts is Transfigurations. The whole concentration thing always gets me!
Outside of class, my favorite pastime is Reading and hanging out with Scorpy!
Three words I would use to describe myself are intelligent, impatient, and spunky
Three words my friends would use to describe me are random, intelligent, and laid back
When I was announced WOTW, I felt No comment
So there you go! Who would you like to be Writer of the Week next week? Go vote now!

For the week of November 15th, 2009

She’s been described as awesome. Prefect, Pensieve writer, quidditch player etc. It’s Lorinda Swansong!!!!
My name is Lorinda April Swansong
I am in Hufflepuff house
I am 14 years old
An interesting fact about me is I’m telepathic with animals!
My favorite subject at Hogwarts is Potions
My worst subject at Hogwarts is Any one with too many distractions, like Cookie Classics last Summer.
Outside of class, my favorite pastime is Reading and hanging out with my friends.
Three words I would use to describe myself are friendly, smart and helpful
Three words my friends would use to describe me are Intelligent, funny, awesome!
When I was announced WOTW, I felt like “Woah!” This is so cool!

So there you go! Who would you like to be Writer of the Week next week? Go vote now!

By: Seymore Whydontcha

This morning, as I entered my parlor with a nice cup of tea with the intention of simply relaxing, I am quickly drawn to my crystal ball and the strange yellow tinted fog swirling inside. This was very unusual, since the fog is usually a misty grayish color.

I set my cup down with a sigh, and gaze into the swirls as they begin to fade away. The scene inside my crystal ball is the Hufflepuff common room, which is filled with students. However, the focus is on four Hufflepuff students who are arguing. One student is clearly a Prefect, who is attempting to sort out the disagreement, but seems to be making things worse. Oddly enough, the disagreement ends immediately after one of the house Professors levitates a large container of chocolate syrup, and pours it over the students.

Hufflepuff students, if, by any chance, you notice a large container of chocolate syrup in the common room… PLEASE try to avoid arguing with one another.

* * * *

When the previous scene fades away, an even stranger mixture of red, green, blue and yellow swirls of fog fill the crystal. I believe it may be time to acquire a new crystal ball, considering this one is going wonky on me.

The picture inside the crystal becomes clearer as the fog thins out and disappears. There is a celebration on the Hogwarts grounds, which is being attended by students from every house. There are two games at this event that appears to be very popular with the students. One is the chance to throw pies at Professors, and the other is a chance to dunk a professor in a tank.

While this may not sound like a prediction, the scene changes slightly, showing a student from each house, continually returning to both game booths, attempting to either hit a Professor with a pie, or dunk them. One of these four students will succeed with every attempt, while the other three will succeed every other try.

Professors volunteering for these game booths, be warned. There are four very determined students out there.

By: Lorinda Swansong
November 24th, 2009

Sunday, 1st November

Kitty Thomas will be away from Hogwarts for a few days.
Professor Elizabeth Peevision is taking a leave of absence and will be back in December.

Saturday, 7th November

This message from Lyra Elani - Due to doctors orders; Lyra Elani, Lily Potter, Prof. Celestina Smerch & Warren Daley will be unavailable until the 13th or 14th. However, she has stated that if possible, she will sneak in.
Sofia Anderson and Louis Weasley will be absent for the next week.
Due to “technical difficulties (whatever that means), Will Gryffin and Albus Potter will also be absent for a while.

Sunday, 1st November

The Sorting Hat worked it magic, and welcomed the following folks to Hogwarts -
Rebecca D’maire, Kailyn Bronson, Stryla Stirlod, Scarlet Nightwing, Soleil E. Matthews into Ravenclaw.
Lily-Rhea O’Connor, Mondra Dimonzo, Regina Kinder into Hufflepuff.
Thanks to Prof. Adreia Kragen for the Ravenclaw members.

Saturday, 7th November

The Sorting Hat worked it magic, and welcomed the following folks to Hogwarts -
into Gryffindor.
into Hufflepuff.
Titus Orpen, Helena Gatsby, Cyrus Gabryelle Santivanez, Holly Mony, Mel Durango, Miguel Angel, Fernando DeMiguese , Roxy Tiza into Ravenclaw.
into Slytherin.

Please contact Lorinda Swansong to add a personal message.

Sunday 1st November

Dueling Club - New members list started, so sign up now!

Saturday, 7th November

Banner Club - Site wide graphics challenge is on now!
Future Professors of Hogwarts (FPoH) - Sofia Anderson has been announced as the new student leader. The TA of the month of November is Lyra Elani. Well done girls!
Wizard Chess Club - As many of you may have noticed, the Chessival is now on! Join in the fun!

If you have any announcements for the Pensieve, Owl ((i.e. PM)) me, Lorinda Swansong ASAP. Club notices by the Professor and Student Mods only. Birthday, absences and other announcements welcome. Special thanks to Lyra Elani for the headings.

Ministry of Magic & St. Mungo’s News

By Lyra Elani
These two very important establishments to the Wizarding World have relocated closer to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Some locals believe the moving of St. Mungo’s was instigated by the Plague Epidemic that spread throughout the school over the summer. They also believe the Ministry of Magic was also moved due to the valiant battle and subsequent defeat of several dark witches and wizards. These are valid assumptions, but they are not the reasons for the moving of either institute. As stated by Minister Travers in an earlier report, the move was made because of continuous attacks on witches and wizards, and a need for new staff members. No one can deny that the combination of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Ministry of Magic and St. Mungo’s together, make an extremely strong and impenetrable fortress for our students and staff. Parents are also more at ease, and feel their children are in the safest place they could be. “Hogwarts has always been, and will continue to be, the safest place for our children. The Headmaster, Governors, Professors and Staff Members are excellent protectors as well as extraordinary teachers.” Exclaimed Mrs. Ginny Potter, regarding the recent changes.

House Chess

Hello Everyone! Its time for the next Pensieve Puzzles Interactive Game! Going alongside the current Chessival, this month’s theme will be House Chess! Each house’s chances of winning is very much dependent on how many people register, as for every person who registers, I will add one of their House Logo into their respective zone for Round 1. Then, as it goes on, House Unity is ESSENTIAL to avoid complete and utter chaos. So, without farther ado, let me explain just how this game is going to work.

As you can see below, the chess board is divided into four equal sections of 16 Squares each. As you can also see, they are colored according to houses. This means that all Slytherin Entrants will be placed in the Green section, all Gryffindor in the red, and so on. Below the board you can see the different pieces.

It matters not who gives which instructions, which is why House Unity is so important. A guide to the game can be found below.

House Chess!

Week 1: Members submit House ONE TIME per person by PMing me.
For each person, a piece will be added into their respective zone. Limit of 16 per house.
At random, each piece will be assigned a position (King=K, Queen=Q, Knight=S, Bishop=B, Rook=R, Pawn=P.)
Week 2: The new Board is posted with all of the pieces.
Anyone (no matter who sent in the first PMs) can PM me giving an instruction to move one pice to another. Specific Instructions below.
If a piece has already been moved, then it doesn’t count! That’s why House Unity is important. The element of surprise also takes a part, because I will move them in the order that they are sent to me, which determines which pieces are eliminated.
Weeks 3+: This continues until only 1 house has pieces remaining.

The Rules!

Only a member of the house may move a piece
It does not matter who sent in the first PMs
Must use form provided when sending instructions.
Must use standard Chess language (E2 to E4…)
ALL Moves must be legal based on the position. EX. Pawn, ONLY 1 forward (sometimes 2).

The Prizes!

First Place House: 100 House Points!
Second Place House: 50 House Points!
Third & Fourth Place Houses: 0 House Points!

The Board

Week #1

EVERYONE is welcome to PM me (Nick Shwimmer) with their House Name and I will add a piece onto the Chess Board for each PM.
-One per person.
-Limit of 16.

Ravenclaw v.s. Slytherin
By Nick Shwimmer

Hey Everyone! This is the next Quidditch Report of the Season! I’m Nick Shwimmer, bringing you the news of the game as not everyone can see what happened. Due to some confusing aspects of the game two weeks ago, I would first like to apologize that this is coming out a little late. It was a very… interesting game though, so this will be worth reading.

So, on November 8th, the Quidditch math between Ravenclaw and Slytherin was ready to get going! By 9:05, both teams had all required members present, so why was the game so strange? Of two referees needed, only one was present. As a result, the game was delayed. During the half hour time period that players had to wait, there was an issue with the teams. Some of the members that had to leave in a certain amount of time. That amount of time elapsed almost entirely while they waited for the referees, causing some dispute later. Eventually, one was found and the game begun.

The Team Rosters!

Ravenclaw
Seeker: Adams
Beater: Blake
Beater: Greer
Chaser: Shwimmer
Chaser: Stratford
Chaser: Darzi
Keeper: DeLoy

Slytherin
Seeker: Moorer
Beater: Wadsworth
Beater: Brown
Chaser: Lestrange
Chaser: Daniels
Chaser: Cole
Keeper: Howell

The Game! Play-By-Play

The Quaffle is RELEASED!

Chaser Darzi of Ravenclaw catches it!

Beater Wadsworth sends one of the bludgers towards Chaser Darzi who is HIT!

After dropping the Quaffle, Nick Shwimmer swooped below him to catch it once more for Ravenclaw.

Beater Wadsworth then sends the other bludger to the Ravenclaw Chaser who doges and passes to Chaser Darzi!

Missing the pass, Chaser Darzi does not catch the Quaffle and instead Chaser Lestrange does!

TIME OUT!

After returning to the game, Captain DeLoy (Keeper) PROTESTS the game (more information below).

The game is cancelled and no winner has been announced.. yet.

What Happened?

Back at the start of the game, one of two refs were present. As a result, there was a late start which affected the Ravenclaw team because one of their players had to leave. Requesting a five minute time out, Ravenclaw then had to find a substitute. Upon return to the game, Ravenclaw Protested the game on account of the referees not being ready.
While waiting for a decision, the Captain of the Ravenclaw team requested Governor Involvement. As a result, we are still waiting for a final decision.

Now What?

We are currently waiting for a response by the Govs.
The last game (Slytherin Vs. Gryffindor) never occurred!
We are unsure about the next game (Ravenclaw Vs. Hufflepuff)
More information is to come!

Thanks Lyra Elani for the Banner!

Today In History - October 30th

On October 30, 1492: Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington meets Lady Grieve. He tries to straighten her teeth, but causes her to grow a tusk instead, and is executed for it the following day.
On October 30, 1949: Molly Prewett Weasley is born to Mr. and Mrs. Prewett.
On October 30, 1991: The Gryffindor first-year students have an Astronomy Class at midnight, on the top of the Astronomy Tower.
On October 30, 1994: The delegations from the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and Durmstrang Institute arrive at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in preparation for the Triwizard Tournament.

Today In History - October 31st

On October 31, 1981: Lord Voldemort murders James and Lily Potter and is defeated for the first time when he fails to kill Harry Potter. The First Wizarding War ends.
On October 31, 1991: The first year Charms class topic is Wingardium Leviosa, the lifting spell. Later, the Halloween feast is interrupted by the arrival of a Mountain Troll. Harry Potter and Ron Weasley save Hermione Granger from the Troll in the girls’ bathroom. Professor Quirrell attempts to steal the Philosopher’s Stone, but is thwarted by Severus Snape, who is attacked by Fluffy as a result.
On October 31, 1992: Ginny Weasley, under the influence of Tom Riddle’s Diary, opens the Chamber of Secrets. The basilisk that is released petrifies Mrs. Norris. Harry, Ron, Hermione also attend Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington’s 500th Deathday Party.
On October 31, 1993: Sirius Black attacks the Fat Lady; for security, all of the Hogwarts students sleep in the Great Hall while the castle is searched.
On October 31, 1994: The Goblet of Fire selects the champions for the Triwizard Tournament.

Memorial Dates:

On October 31, 1492: Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington is executed.
On October 31, 1981: James Potter is murdered by Lord Voldemort.
On October 31, 1981: Lily Potter is murdered protecting her son from Lord Voldemort.

Professor Caroline Moncrief
by: Taylor Spence
NOVEMBER 6, 2009

So we all know them, the Professors of Hogwarts School. However how much do we really know about them. About there jobs, there lives, who they are, their families. These are just some questions of the ever curious students that walk our halls. Who exactly are those men and women who teach us? This is a Day in the Life of Professor Caroline Moncrief.

Prof. Caroline Moncrief has been a teacher at Hogwarts for two years, she taught many different courses such as Herbology, History of Magic, and Muggle Studies.

The students to give opinions were rather short this week, due to time I was only able to get one.

Cypress St. James, a fifth year Slytherin, would only say “She’s hot.” Rather short but to the point. Moving on, I started my interview.

Taylor Spence(TS): What do you teach?
Professor Caroline Moncrief (CM): -laughs- “I think it would be easier to ask what have I not taught. Currently I am teaching Care of Magical Creatures.”

TS: Do you have any family here at Hogwarts?
CM: “Yes, my oldest daughter Amy is a third year in Hufflepuff. My one nephew was here for a while. That is about it.”

TS: What is your Favorite food?
CM: “Raw veggies.”

TS: What is you’re favorite muggle contraption?
CM: “The Microscope”

TS: Strawberry or Grape Jam?
CM: “Neither, I am not a jam fan. It anything I like currant jam.”

TS: Chocalate or Vanilla?
CM: “Both, just depends on how they are served.”

TS: Pumpkin Juice or Butterbeer?
CM: “Pumpkin juice.”

TS: Albus Dumbledore or Minerva McGongall?
CM: “Prof. McGonagall.”

TS: Hermione Granger-Weasley or Ginny Weasley?
CM: “I am not sure really because I was a few years ahead of them both in school and was in Hufflelpuff at the time. I would honestly have to say Ginny Weasley because she just seems like someone I would rather spend time with.”

TS: If you could be any other person, dead or alive, for a whole day, who would it be and why?
CM: “Morgan La Fay because she was just an interesting person to have both muggle and wizarding myths and legends to be wrote about her.”

TS: If there was a tug-of-war match between the Potters and Weasley’s, who would you cheer for?
CM: “Weasley’s for sure since there are more of them.”

TS: Describe your normal day.
CM: “Well, I am up early to get four toddlers out the door. My two young ones, and the Minister’s two. From there I make breakfast, and get them to the sitter or trade off with the nanny. After that I am off to the barns. I feed the animals, clean out stalls, and prepare for the day. Then I have lessons, and lunch, maybe a dention. I do the evening feeding, lock up and head home. There is dinner and bath time for the children. Then usually some story time. Once they are tucked in I either read, grade papers, or just relax with the other housemates. Then it’s off to bed and hopefully the children sleep through the night. Then start it all over the next day.”

TS: What is one interesting fact about yourself?CM: “I would rather throw a punch than a curse. Reminds people that we are still human, and most people don’t expect it.”

TS: Outside of Hogwarts, what is you’re favorite pass time?
CM: “Going around like a muggle.”

TS: What is you favorite time of year?
CM: “When winter is falling over into spring. Its warm in the sun and cold in the shade type of deal.”

TS: If you could choose anywhere in the world -Muggle and Wizard- what would be you’re favorite place to go to for a vacation?
CM: “I like Victoria, Canada or somewhere in the French Country side.”

TS: If you were stranded on an island with only one person and three items, who would the person be and what three items would you choose?
CM: “I would have to pick no one because just about anyone I think of I would be taking them from their own lives and family, plus I would need someone to look after my own toddlers. I would be more content knowing that someone I loved and trusted was looking after the. As for the items I would want my wand, a cauldron, and a change of clothing.”

TS: What is your favorite color?
CM: “Mint green”

TS: What would you say is your biggest accomplishment to date?
CM: “My children”

TS: Did you always want to be a Professor? If not, then what did you wish to be?
CM: “Well, I was a muggle biology teacher before teaching here at Hogwarts. So yes I have always wanted to be a teacher or professor.”

TS: What is your favorite part about your job? and what’s your least favorite?
CM: “I love the working with animals and being outside all day. I dislike the cleaning up after the animals part of the job.”

TS: If you could go back in time, what time would you choose and why?
CM: “The start of the muggle industrial revolution. It’s when they started to really set themselves apart from us in their way of life. They learned to do things that were only able to be done via magic up until that point in time.”

TS: If you could be any animal for a day, which and why?
CM: “Well, I can be a rough coated collie any time I want but I think I would like to be a weasel since my pet Pan seems to always be into something.”

TS: What is your favorite hobby, or something you love to do?
CM: “Cooking muggle style. Or trading recipes with some fellow Gryffindor Professors.”

TS: If you had three wishes, what would they be?
CM: “For my children to be happy, for them to be healthy, and they live long lives.”

TS: If you could change one thing in your life, what would that be?
CM: “The senseless death of my husband.”

TS: Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
CM: “Scolding my own son here at the school because he did something that he should not of been doing. Oh gawds he will be able to claim his mum gave him a detention.”

TS: How many times have you fallen asleep while teaching a class?
CM: “I have never fallen asleep teaching a class. You must have had David.”

TS: Will you read this interview when it’s published?
CM: “Of course”

So with the ending of yet another interview, we are left with a want of more. Who will be next week? Stay tuned and find out. Also, if there are any questions who wished to be asked by me just send me an owl. However, I reserve the right to accept or decline sertain questions. Have a good week, Taylor-

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Professor Marvin Peevison
by: Taylor Spence
November 22-28

So we all know them, the Professors of Hogwarts School. However how much do we really know about them. About there jobs, there lives, who they are, their families. These are just some questions of the ever curious students that walk our halls. Who exactly are those men and women who teach us? This is a Day in the Life of Professor Marvin Peevison.

Darla Greer, a second year Ravenclaw, said “I think Professor Peevison is great. And one the most handsome Professors at Hogwarts. He is very thorough, makes sure the students do not just come in and fly, he makes each of us understand and appreciate where technology came from. that the brooms we fly today were a slow evolution of craft, speed and function. AND, it makes one think of what the future holds for the next generation of brooms.”

Darla failed to mention that Professor Peevison has neglected to answer my one question that I asked in the very first lesson. But that’s another story. Although, Professor, I will get my question answered, I promise.

Lorinda Swansong, a third year Hufflepuff, said “He enjoys wall leaning. And I have to admit, it’s quite relaxing!”

Yes, wall leaning, a habit of Professor Peevison’s should be considered a sport. A sport worthy of the muggle’s Olympic Games. The Professor would be the gold medalist. Not to mention that a large number of students, including myself, have taken up wall leaning because of Professor Peevison.

Taylor Spence (TS): What do you teach?
Professor Marvin Peevison (MP): Standard and Intermediate Flying

TS: Do you have any family here at Hogwarts?
MP: My wife Elizabeth Peevison, my sister-in-law Brigette Delacour, My adopted children James Wood and Jacinda Crabbe and my 4 adorable babies with Lizzie visit Hogwarts while we teach and hang out in the nursery.

TS: What is your Favorite food?
MP: Chips and Salsa

TS: What is you’re favorite muggle contraption?
MP: Any Video Game System

TS: Strawberry or Grape Jam?
MP: Grape

TS: Chocolate or Vanilla?
MP: Chocolate

TS: Pumpkin Juice or Butterbeer?
MP: Firewhiskey?

TS: Albus Dumbledore or Minerva McGongall?
MP: Albus

TS: If you could be any other person, dead or alive, for a whole day, who would it be and why?
MP: Pee-Wee Herman

TS: If there was a tug-of-war match between the Potters and Weasley’s, who would you cheer for?
MP: The Malfoy’s

TS: Slythoween was in October, did you enjoy being King of Slythoween?
MP: Of course, though I’m always King of Slytherin so it wasn’t much of a change

No I guess it isn’t. For those who don’t know, Slythoween, Slytherin Pride Month, was in October. All members of Slytherin House, including myself, were considered royalty for the whole month. With the help of multiple awesome Professors and brilliant students, Slythoween went off without a bang. Professor Marvin Peevison, who recently stepped down as Slytherin Head of House was given the title of ‘King’. However, in the eyes and minds of all Slytherin’s who were lucky enough to have Professor Peevison has HoH will always know him as King of Slytherin.

TS: Describe your normal day.
MP: Wake up, Eat, Teach, Hang out with the Family, Blow stuff up, Sleep

TS: What’s it like teaching standard flying for a bunch of eleven year old’s?
MP: Amusing

TS: What is you’re favorite thing about Flying and Quidditch?
MP: When people fall off their brooms

TS: What is one interesting fact about yourself?
MP: I was once dead

Erm- dead? As in not alive? Is that even possible? Perhaps it’s not best to ask… yet, I am curious. Though what is that saying? Curiosity killed the cat?

TS: Outside of Hogwarts, what is you’re favorite pass time?
MP: Hanging out with my wife and kids

TS: What is you favorite time of year?
MP: Summer

TS: If you could choose anywhere in the world -Muggle and Wizard- what would be you’re favorite place to go to for a vacation?
MP: Balford Isle

TS: If you were stranded on an island with only one person and three items, who would the person be and what three items would you choose?
MP: Elizabeth, exploding golf balls, a slushie machine and my tickle me elmo

Tickle me Elmo? Erm- okay…

TS: What is your favorite color?
MP: Green of course

TS: If I told you that a lot of female students have a… fascination… with you, what would you say?
MP: There’s plenty of me to go around

TS: You do know that you’re like, that hottest Professor ever! You’re practically famous… can I have your autograph?
MP: I only sign arms, is that ok?

Of course it is. *Holds out arm to be signed while handing the Professor a muggle sharpie marker*

TS: Why do you lean on the wall before class?
MP: I’m getting up there in age and my kids keep me busy, my back hurts

TS: Who would you say you’re children take after the most, you or their mother?
MP: Tristen and Kaidence definitely take after me, Rosalie takes after Lizzie and Joshua is too little to tell yet

TS: What would you say is your biggest accomplishment to date?
MP: Marrying Lizzie and Having 4 adorable kids

TS: Did you always want to be a Professor? If not, then what did you wish to be?
MP: I wanted to be Elmo but the little red guy already had the job so I decided to be a professor

This is the second time Elmo was mentioned. Perhaps I should research this ‘little red guy’ that the Professor keeps bringing up.

TS: What is your favorite part about your job? and what’s your least favorite?
MP: Watching kids fall down is my favorite and dealing with the puffs is my least favorite

TS: If you could go back in time, what time would you choose and why?
I wouldn’t, I would be worried I would change something

TS: If you could be any animal for a day, which and why?
MP: A Siberian husky and I would play with my kids, since we are thinking about getting a dog

TS: What is your favorite hobby, or something you love to do?
MP: I love to blow stuff up

TS: If you had three wishes, what would they be?
MP: For a slushie machine, to have an unlimited supply of exploding golf balls and to have all the wishes I could ever want

TS: If you could change one thing in your life, what would that be?
MP: I wouldn’t change a thing

TS: If you had an animagus, what would you hope it would be?
MP: I do have an animagus

Okay prehaps the better question would be ‘What is you Animagus?’ Oh well, maybe next time.

TS: Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
MP: Still teaching with 3 wives and 1200 kids

That would be a lot of Peevison’s in the world. Poor Professor Lizzie Peevison.

TS: How many times have you fallen asleep while teaching a class?
MP: More than I can remember

Three from my count in his class.

TS: Will you read this interview when it’s published?
MP: If you’re lucky

Here are the highlights: He likes blowing things up, he’ll only sign arms, and he has a fascination with Elmo and slushies. Speaking of Elmo, I was able to ask around, mostly with the muggle-born students, and I’ve discovered this ‘little red guy’ in which the Professor is so fond of:

ELMO
by: Taylor Spence

Elmo is a red furry monster with an orange nose and large white eyes. Some say he is mentally incompetent for his lack in proper speech and toddler-like behavior. He is friends with a large bird, named Big Bird, and another monster, a female, orange in color, named Zoe. Elmo is part of an association known in the muggle world as: The Muppet’s. Weather this group is evil, such as the Death Eaters, or good, such as the Order of the Phoenix, is completely based on the viewers, or victims, opinion. Elmo, along with The Muppet’s, are very famous in the muggle world, especially among the children. He can sing and dance.

One person I talked to said that the Muppets were brain-washing the young ones in order to use them for their own future goals. I find this very hard to believe. Another person said The Muppet’s were the best things to watch when she was little. I grew up in a home lacking in muggle technology, however I was able to owl my family, and they were able to find me a mini stuffed Elmo. The creature was rather cute, even if it were muggle.

Elmo, and the Muppet’s, live at 123 Sesame Street. Elmo was born on February 3rd and is an Aquarius. He has a very annoying voice and disgustingly infectious giggle. He is almost Puff-like in behavior, as he is very friendly, cheerful, and outgoing. He enjoys to laugh, play, learn, and look at books. He also has a gold fish named Dorothy. He was first noticed 1979, and is still known to this day.

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I still don’t quite understand Professor Peevison’s fascination with the fire-engine red monster, but I’m sure for whatever reason, it is a good one. This concludes my interview with Professor Marvin Peevison, Elmo want-to-be, King of Slytherin. Who will be interviewed next week? Stay tuned and find out. -