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December 2010
Harry Potter returns! H
arry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione
Granger have made their epic return to the box office, this time with the goal of finishing off Dumbledore’s work. They leave their families behind, and risk their lives setting out to complete a task they have no idea how to start. In the course of finishing what Dumbledore started, the trio faces many crises: a fight between Harry and Ron, a broken wand, and rumours about Dumbledore. Would the three of them be able to figure out what to do while they sort out their problems? Would Harry finally reach the goal of his life: destroying Lord Voldemort? Well, Wörd isn’t evil enough to leak a spoiler on its front page. However, this issue will cover a report on Dumbledore’s army in the muggle world, courses at York Mills that correspond to those at Hogwarts, a list of five most awesome spells, the most memorable quotes from Harry Potter, Harry Potter pick-up lines, an exclusive interview with our editors, and the Sorting Hat quiz to find out which house you belong to. Join us as we look at the beginnings of Harry's story as well as celebrate his astounding progress to date. Enjoy!
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Community ……………………………………………………… 2 Opinions & Insights …………………………………………. 3 Fashion …………………………………………………………… 6 Reviews …………………………………………………………… 7 Fun & Games …………………………………………………… 9 Etc. ………………………………………………………………… 10
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Dumbledore’s Army: The Power of Nerds
Community
by Rasa Rejali Over 100 000 Harry Potter fanatics world-wide have amalgamated to form The Harry Potter Alliance, a non-profit organization devoted to raising awareness regarding world issues such as literacy, equality, and human rights. Originated by the ever-clever Andrew Slack in 2005, the group has managed to utilize the power of popular culture to ameliorate the world. Notably, it has taken a group of passionate youth and transformed them into activists. More recently, the organization raised over $123 000 in a mere two weeks for Partners In Health, a non-profit health care organization, to aid Haiti – it managed to send five cargo planes filled with lifesaving supplies to the devastated nation. Developed around the rallying cry “the weapon we have is love,” this online organization has truly impacted our world. It’s astounding to think this social change was inspired by a book. Call them nerds, activists, fanatics, whatever – it’s irrelevant, because at the end of the day these people are helping better the world by asking one simple question: “What would Harry do?”
Magic Course Equivalents by Liselotte Ramsay Have you ever wondered what you would be doing in class if you were at Hogwarts? Of course you have! Well, there is no need to wonder any further thanks to this chart. It will conveniently translate your York Mills classes into Wizardry courses. Just match and compare! York Mills C.I. English
Hogwarts - Charms: learning spells and incantations to manipulate objects, taught by Professor Filius Flitwick Math - Arithmancy: the study of advanced number patterns, taught by Professor Septima Vector Biology - Herbology: the study of magical flora, including their properties, uses, and how to care for them, taught by Professor Pomona Sprout - Care of Magical Creatures: educates young witches and wizards on how to care for magical creatures and how they can be used, taught by Rubeus Hagrid Chemistry - Potions: the art of carefully choosing and combining ingredients to brew liquids with magical qualities, taught by Professor Horace Slughorn Physics - Transfiguration: the art of transforming oneself, or an object, into something else, taught by Professor Minerva McGonagall Earth & space - Astronomy: the study of the stars and planets, as well as their patterns, taught by Professor Aurora Sinistra Careers - Divination: the art of seeing into the future, taught by Professor Sybill Trelawney Law - Defence Against the Dark Arts: The study of defensive spells and magic. This class educates students on how to protect themselves against other wizards/witches or magical creatures. The job was never held by anyone for more than a year Social studies - Muggle Studies: the study of Muggles from a magical perspective, taught by Charity Burbage World history - Study of Ancient Runes: the study of the runes of ancient magic, taught by Professor Bathsheda Babbling - History of Magic: the study of medieval wars involving the first witches and wizards and other magical beings as well as the creation of Hogwarts school, taught by the ghost of Professor Binns Hogwarts’ many classes can be applied to everyday life, as well. Studying for your G1 would be like studying for your flying courses! Instead of studying for your G2, you would be reading up on Apparition (teleportation)! Have fun in your Hogwarts classes!
Opinions and Insights Sectumsempra, Stress! by Maythe Han
Sometimes (or always), we really wish we had magic spells in our lives as we go through stressful moments that seem impossible to alleviate without magic. Well then, why don’t we use some magic? Take these spells and use them in your everyday life. They might not work the way you imagine, but they will definitely make you feel much better about the situation by allowing you to be ridiculous for a moment.
1. Rennervate [REN-er-vayt] When: You still have a pile of assignments to finish, but you’re tired. Uh oh. Blow away your worry with the Rennervate spell, and wake yourself from semi-unconsciousness. Side effects: This spell is originally used to counter the Stupefy charm, which puts the victim in an unconscious state. Excessive use of the Rennervate spell may render you unable to sleep for too long, which is not healthy… not that abusing spells (or anything) is a healthy thing to do in the first place. 2. Accio [AK-ee-oh] When: You forgot your textbook at your locker, but you don’t want to move a finger (not to mention your legs). Use the Accio spell to summon your textbook right away. Side effects: Your locker may be severely damaged, and you may be responsible for vandalism. Also, not having a specific textbook in mind will have all the textbooks in the school flying toward your face. In case these happen, have the Reparo spell handy to repair any damages done to the school. 3. Obliviate [oh-BLI-vee-ate] When: You’re in the middle of your presentation and you spot your teacher about to give you a failing mark. The Obliviate spell would make the teacher forget what mark s/he was going to write down, and save you from the edge of failure. Side effects: You will have to do your presentation again. You decide which is worse: failing, or doing the same thing (and failing again, probably). And make sure your aim is right: don’t point at some random kid in your class and try this out. He might have a test next period for which he studied all night! 4. Expecto Patronum [eks-PEK-toh pe-TROH-num] When: There is someone who bugs you all the time, but there’s no one around to help you. Summon your Patronus with the Patronus Charm for protection. Side effects: The Patronus charm takes an extremely advanced wizard to achieve wanted results. If you fail to summon your Patronus, the person may treat you like a freak that screams out nonsensical words and even spread rumours about you. Use at your own risk. 5. Evanesco [ev-an-ES-koh] When: You’re caught texting your friend in the middle of a class. The teacher’s walking toward you, and you really don’t want your phone taken away. Use the Evanesco spell and make your dear phone vanish! Side effects: You may be able to avoid the trouble you were going to get in, but you will never see your phone again. The use of this charm really depends on how desperate you are to get out of trouble.
Five Most Awesome Spells by Aaron Sheng Before I begin my list, I’d just like to define what I would consider an “awesome spell.” It isn’t necessarily the spell that’s the flashiest; “awesomeness” is more about how it’s used in the book and how it’s introduced. No one would be amazed if his or her first impression of a very powerful spell was a character’s failure to perform it properly. In that sense, all spells’ value (no matter how simple or complicated) is defined by the way they are depicted throughout the series.
5. Obliviate Appearing at #5 is Obliviate, a memory loss charm. This is an example of a charm made awesome not entirely because of its effects, but also because of how it’s used in the book. Making someone (or yourself) forget something already opens up limitless possibilities. In The Chamber of Secrets, Gilderoy Lockhart uses this spell multiple times to gain both riches and fame. It is, in fact, the only spell he can perform properly. This guy has got to be one of the most useless wizards ever introduced into the series – yet he’s famous and rich. His magical ineptitude is insignificant, for using this one charm and stealing other people’s achievements has helped him succeed in life. This charm is the perfect example of doing just about nothing and getting everything… and doesn’t everyone want that? 4. Silencio Ever wanted someone or something to shut up? The Silencio spell will do that for you. It’s a completely non-lethal spell that ignores the rights of the subject and restores the peace. The subject can continue to open or close his or her mouth, but no sound will be produced until the spell is either broken, or wears off. Oh, and it works on animals too. Because of its usefulness and necessity in modern times, this spell manages to reach #4. 3. Gemino Curse This curse is the perfect anti-burglary system. In fact, that’s its main use in the wizarding world - to protect the Gringotts Bank. What make this ‘system’ so efficient are the results. Suppose a bank vault is forcibly opened. The moment the thief touches any object with a Gemino curse, it will duplicate. The duplicates are worthless – they disappear after several hours. They can also duplicate again. Did I mention ‘touch’ refers to any contact made to the object(s) charmed with the Gemino curse? In other words, this thief could very well be buried in worthless gold coins within seconds. Other than personal preference, I’d really like to see a thief stumble upon a Gemino curse. It’s the best form of retribution I could ever ask for. 2. Bubble-Head Charm This is the wizard equivalent of a gas mask/oxygen tank. The Bubble-Head Charm provides the user with fresh oxygen and can be recast at will if it runs low. It doesn’t get in the way either. Although it may look slightly awkward, it is much less so than walking around with a gas mask. You can also take it with you underwater, as Cedric Diggory did during the Triwizard Tournament. 1. Cheering Charm The only difference between the Cheering Charm and drugs is that you will not die even if you “overdose” on the Cheering Charm. This is the absolute best charm ever! You can be “happy” without any costs or any repercussions. You no longer have a reason to use drugs to feel happy, nor will you suffer for wanting artificial happiness. Besides, drugs are bad for you; Cheering Charm is not. If you’re one of those people who like to get high, just ‘overdose’ on a Cheering Charm. You will be high – it just won’t damage you permanently. Is there anything more any being could ever ask for? For this reason alone (fake happiness) I gave the Cheering Charm spot #1. These were just my favourite five. I’m being honest here: I didn’t write these down just to make you laugh; I love these spells. I also wanted to make a point – the spell doesn’t have to be something like Avada Kedavra or Sectumsempra. Normal everyday spells can be amazing, too. Sure, my five aren’t flashy or given too much attention, but I can say I’d be satisfied with just those five. I’d be happy, no one would bother me, no one would steal my stuff, and I sure wouldn’t have to worry about the (post) Apocalypse.
Why Harry Potter is Better than Twilight by Sage Alexander Warning: This article is severely opinionated and some readers may be offended. Reader's discretion is advised. Remember that throughout this article, I am referring to the books, and not the movies. The events referenced are spoilers if you have not read all the books. We all know about the pointless debate going on in the fiction fantasy fan world (try saying that ten times fast). The debate I am talking about, of course, is the fight over which is better: Harry Potter or Twilight. Well, considering the theme of the issue, I think it's pretty obvious that I feel Harry Potter is better. Let's begin with the writing. I consider J. K. Rowling to be one of the greatest writers. The way she describes her stories and creates an image in the reader's mind is amazing. In terms of grammar and typos, there are hardly any mistakes and all of her sentences make sense. Stephenie Meyer, on the other hand, is not such a skilled writer. There are typos and grammatical mistakes on almost every page, her descriptions are weak and not very effective, and the overall bad writing distracts the reader from what is happening in the stories. In terms of characters, Harry Potter is clearly superior. In Twilight, the main character, Bella Swan, is a whiny, irrational, obsessive teenager who for some reason literally can't live without her true love (and in reality, stalker), Edward Cullen. What's the truth about Edward? He's a blood-sucking, sparkling fairy without wings. To be frank, he's very creepy. He watches Bella while she sleeps without her knowing and follows her pretty much everywhere she goes until they admit their love for each other, after which he continues his creepy actions (but they seem reasonable at this point because they're now dating). As for Harry Potter, Harry, Hermione, and Ron are all well-rounded characters with depth and feeling. They're courageous, adventurous, and smart in their own way. Each character is involved with different levels of emotion
and has realistic background stories and personalities. All the characters are lovable and relatable to readers in the Harry Potter series. As for plot, Twilight could not only use more creativity, but also needs to be more realistic. The first and third books are pretty much the same, except for the twist of Jacob going after Bella in the third book. As for the fourth book, was a super fast-growing baby really necessary? It doesn't even make sense. Firstly, because a vampire is dead, there is no blood-circulation that's necessary in order for him to have the ability to have sexual intercourse. Secondly, a half-vampire, fastgrowing baby that drinks blood would kill its human mother before it could even be born. Harry Potter, however, is imaginative and exciting. There's something new to be found in every book, and the ideas and characters are continuous and consistent throughout the entire series. As you can tell, I have a very strong standing in this debate. Two years ago, I asked multiple people whether they prefer Harry Potter or Twilight, and as the majority of them said Harry Potter, I am not alone in my opinion. Harry Potter trumps all.
Harry Potter Pick-Up Lines by Jessica Crawford-Brown [Warning: the following may contain coarse and/or suggestive. Reader discretion is advised] Harry Potter is one of the greatest creations of all time, and of course, every great creation must have its own category in everything, including pick-up lines. Enjoy these, but don't use them too much; they're too effective. “Are you using the Confundus charm or are you just naturally mind blowing?” “If you were a Dementor, I'd become a criminal just to get your kiss.” “My love for you burns like a dying phoenix.” “Hagrid's not the only giant on campus.” “Your name must be Severus Snape, because you're making my prince full blood.” “Interested in making some magic together? My wand is at the ready.” “I've been whomping my willow thinking about you.” “You must be magical, because I've fallen under your spell.” “I'm not wearing an Invisibility Cloak, but do you think I could still visit your Restricted Section tonight?” “I'd like to get my Basilisk into your Chamber of Secrets.” “One night with me and they'll be calling you Moaning Myrtle.” “Is that a wand in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?”
Fashion
By Page Song @ www.thepageofelegantramblings.blogspot.com Leggings, tights, stockings, whatever you want to call them —legwear is the rave this fall and winter. They provide the much-needed warmth for our chilly winter, while becoming the must-have accessory to any outfit. With a huge variety of material, length, colour and pattern, the choice is unlimited: For a casual school day look, a pair of one-hued tights can be added to a more embellished tunic or dress with a pair of Swedish clogs. For cozy winter travelling, wear an off-white wool jumper over a pair of auburn or olive-coloured knee-high wool stockings with chunky boots. For a night out on the town or for attending a semiformal soiree, a pair of thin, silky, semi-sheer tights can enhance a sophisticated yet elegant cocktail dress. For work or heading off for an interview, thermal nude-coloured tights will keep you warm but still make you look neat and professional.
As you can see, the choice is yours. Be creative with your selections. I would recommend limiting the number of colours of your entire outfit to three. You want to look exotic and unique, not like a patchwork. With its surging popularity, legwear can be found virtually anywhere; my favourites include: Modcloth Ebay and Etsy Winners American Apparel Anthropologie Ruche And my favourite of all time (which is Japanese) – Tabio.
Reviews Soundtrack: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (1/2 out of 5) reviewed by Daniel Sykora There are many reasons for you to watch the Harry Potter movies: the thrilling plot, the special effects, or maybe you just think Daniel Radcliffe is hot. But have you ever watched it just for the music? Music plays a large part in the movie Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. It heightens the mood where appropriate, creates a sense of happiness, sadness, urgency, and I feel it conveys more emotion to the viewer than acting alone can accomplish sometimes. Nicholas Hooper put together 28 tracks on the soundtrack and a few really stick out. First of all, Wizard Wheezes reminds me of a fast swing piece called Sing Sing Sing (Benny Goodman). There are also a few pieces particularly Opening – that include that Harry Potter tune we hear throughout all the movies. Perhaps one of the most moving pieces is The Friends. I don’t know what it is about this piece, but there’s just a sudden rush of emotion right from the start. Just imagine what the Harry Potter series would be with without its music: no theme song, no atmosphere, and most noticeably, no feeling.
Movie: The Storm Warriors (1/2 out of 5) reviewed by Anonymous After waiting 11 years in the hopes of watching the movie that would revive The Storm Riders series, the sequel, The Storm Warriors, is a complete disappointment. Aaron Kwok and Ekin Cheng reprise their roles as Wind and Cloud, two of the most powerful martial arts masters in the world. After learning that the Japanese warlord, Lord Godless (Simon Yam), plans to invade and conquer China, the heroic duo must find a way to develop their power and skill in order to put an end to his evil plans. Sounds exciting? Well, it certainly is not. This movie is, if anything at all, the shining example of what not to do when directing martial arts films. The Storm Warriors is a total mess and offers little in way of character development. The plot is also confusing and certain scenes in the movie are uninspired and unoriginal. However, the fight scenes are well-choreographed, with elaborate acrobatics and fighting styles that help to heighten the action sequences. In one notable scene, Nameless uses his chi to launch hundreds of swords at Lord Godless. The CGI effects used to create the backgrounds are also quite impressive and aesthetically pleasing. In fact, the film won the award for Best Visual Effects at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards. Suffice it to say, not even the presence of such veteran actors as Aaron Kwok and Simon Yam can save this disaster of a movie. I had the impression that the entire premise of the movie seemed to be a director’s crude attempt at winning over audiences through visual effects, rather than focusing on the fundamental aspects of filmmaking.
Movie: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ( out of 5) reviewed by Andrea Tausan Make no mistake — this is where the Harry Potter film phenomenon began. Its adaptation from the novel was quite spot-on, with the exception of the occasional overlooked detail, such as a certain missing poltergeist. However, the film delivers overall by reaching a wide audience with its colourful cast of unknowns, liberal doses of comedy (courtesy of J. K. Rowling’s offhand comments from the novel) and innovative adventure fantasia. Opening in modern day England, we meet Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) who is neglected by his aunt and uncle, with whom he is forced to live after losing his parents as an infant. In the film, we are transported to the world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry after Harry discovers he is a wizard. Along with his new friends — the brainy Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and awkwardly quirky Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) — he finds himself immersed in a magical world full of powerful, ancient secrets. Between figuring out how to use their wands, Quidditch matches, and Potions class, the trio struggles to solve a perplexing mystery at the school. As the year passes by, Harry discovers more about himself and uncovers secrets about his past, his powers and a man who has already changed his life forever. An unforgettable start to a new era of fantasy.
Fun and Games  Sudoku Picture games
Word Jumble (Places in Harry Potter) totsirgng keysondueh rigs’doc wolhlo bendrodif fretso
Harry Potter Jokes Why did the Weasleys cross the road? Somebody tossed a knut. Why did Dumbledore cross the road? He was following the poisoned lemon drops. Why did Crabbe and Goyle cross the road? Draco did. Why did Professor Snape stand in the road? So no one could tell what side he was on.
Harry Potter Spells Word Search
Answers Picture Games: All mixed up, down to Earth, foreign language (4-in-language) Word Jumble: Gringotts, Honeydukes, Godrics Hollow, Forbidden Forest
Etc. Most Memorable Harry Potter Quotes by Joanna Huang “If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” - Sirius Black, in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire “Hearing voices no one else can hear isn't a good sign, even in the wizarding world.” - Ron Weasley, in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets “What's comin' will come and we'll meet it when it does.” - Hagrid, in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire “The mind is not a book, to be opened at will and examined at leisure. Thoughts are not etched on the inside of skulls, to be perused by an invader. The mind is a complex and many-layered thing.” - Severus Snape, in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix “I don’t go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.” - Harry Potter, in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban “Can I have a look at Uranus, too, Lavender?” - Ron Weaseley, in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire "I hope you're pleased with yourselves. We could all have been killed - or worse, expelled. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to bed." - Hermione Granger, in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone “He can move faster than Severus Snape confronted with shampoo.” - Fred Weaseley, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows “I make mistakes like the next man. In fact, being — forgive me — rather cleverer than most men, my mistakes tend to be correspondingly huger.” - Albus Dumbledore, in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince “Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth.” - Albus Dumbledore, in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
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Interview with the Editors Being true Harry Potter fans, you must’ve come across these questions at least once already, but we interviewed Wörd’s editors (Deena Allam, Maythe Han, Justina Ho, Marco Napoleone, and Leanne Wang, who are all Harry Potter fans) for their opinions. What's better: being The Chosen One or being He Who Shall Not Be Named? Deena: You know, I’m all for saving the world and stuff, but Harry is such a whiny idiot most of the time. He Who Shall Not Be Named was so much cooler. He had that appealing dark side. If I were to choose to be one of them… it’s actually pretty tough. Maythe: Being the chosen one who shall not be named. Duh. Justina: I'll choose the latter, but only if I get to have a nose and normal-coloured eyes. Marco: No thought required, obviously He Who Shall Not Be Named! Nobody fears the Chosen One! Leanne: Uhhh, I wanna be Charlie Weasley. DRAGONNNS! If you were Harry Potter, would you have accepted the Hat's decision and gone into Slytherin? Maythe: Nope. I’d drop out of Hogwarts (gasp!) if I were to be assigned Slytherin. Deena: No! I’d definitely be in Gryffindor. I know it’s overrated, but I’d love to be there! Justina: Probably, I tend to be pretty non-confrontational and as an 11year-old in an unfamiliar environment I probably wouldn’t have spoken up for myself. Marco: Absolutely, Harry wasn’t too bright back then. If he was in Slytherin, he could’ve been “He Who Shall Not Be Named 2.0.” Who wants to be in a house like Gryffindor anyway? Leanne: Gryffindor for the win! Marco, you’re a loser. Who’s hotter: Fred or George? Maythe: Fred, of course. No, wait. Actually, I’d go for George, ‘cause he totally has better-looking freckles. Deena: Fred, because he’s shorter than George and therefore wouldn’t dwarf me.
Justina: Spoiler Alert - George has one ear but Fred is dead. I guess I choose George. Marco: I’m sorry, I wasn’t aware this quiz was for girls only. Sexist! Obviously Hermione! Come on now! Be serious! Leanne: The one that didn't die. Wait no; if I choose the one that dies, then I get to be the tragic heroine. Can't choose. Can I have Sirius instead? Robert Pattinson as: Cedric Diggory or Edward Cullen? Deena: If I had to choose, it would be Diggory, obviously - who likes a whiny, tortured, shiny vampire? Maythe: Is Cedric Cullen an option? Justina: Do not want. Marco: He is not cut out for the acting world. Leanne: He totally made Cedric look stupid. And he's in Twilight. I boycott movies like that. Pattinson irks me. Okay, I decided to mentally block Pattinson from my memory. Cedric? Really? He was in the movie? Twilight? What's that? Did you like that Dumbledore turned out to have a dark past or did you prefer him as the good soul who could do no wrong? Maythe: What’s wrong with having a dark side? In fact, it’s got cookies. Deena: It gave him dimension and complexity, but it sort of felt like I was losing a childhood hero. But dark side is interesting, and provides delicious snacks as Maythe said. Justina: To be honest, I never really believed he would be that Santa Claus sort of character that Harry and Co. were trying to defend, so I think that the dark past really made the story more well-rounded. Marco: A dark past makes everything better. No one is innocent; I was always suspicious of that Dumbledore fellow from day one. Leanne: I agree with Justina, but I
didn't like how Rowling added afterwards that he's gay. She should have said so in the book, or at least hinted. It just feels like she's adding that part on for publicity purposes. Using Dumbledore's sexual orientation to grab more media attention is not nice. Who’s your favourite Hogwarts teacher? Maythe: Lupin. Deena: Snape is the funniest and most interesting by far, but Lupin’s the best. Justina: I have so much affection for Snape, especially by the end of the series. Really. Marco: Professor Minerva McGonagall (when she’s in cat form). Leanne: Hagrid! Is Hermione too good for Ron? Deena: Oh no, call me a hopeless romantic, but I think they’re perfect together! Maythe: Perhaps. Maybe. Just a bit. Okay, yes, she is too good for him. But Ron would’ve been a miserable male spinster if it weren’t for Hermione, so I guess it’s fine. Justina: Oh, but she absolutely adores him and all his inherent goodness, so I think it's good all around. Marco: Doesn’t matter, the kid’s got good taste. Leanne: But they're so cute together! Hopefully the babies will inherit Hermione's brainpower though. Who’s the best Head of House? Maythe: McGonagall. She’s got swagger. Deena: Yeah, she’s a G, fo sho. Justina: ... Snape? Marco: Myself, obviously. Leanne: McGonagall's da bomb, yo.
Which Hogwarts house do you belong in? What qualities do you value most? A) hard work, tolerance, loyalty, and fair play B) intelligence, creativity, learning, and wit C) ambition, craftiness, leadership, resourcefulness D) courage, bravery, loyalty and chivalry
Which of the elements do you prefer? A) Earth B) Air C) Water D) Fire
Which animal represents you best? A) The reliable and caring badger B) The bright and creative eagle C) The curious and devious snake D) The bold and trustworthy lion
What is your favourite colour? A) Yellow B) Blue C) Green D) Red
Complete this sentence “School rules....” A) “.... are there for a reason” B) “.... can be ignored but only under extreme circumstances” C) “.... don’t apply to me” D) “.... can be manipulated to serve my purpose”
What is your favourite pastime? A) Making friends B) Doing crosswords C) Getting revenge on people D) Reading
Which of the following is one of your negative traits? A) Laziness B) Lack of connection with the real world C) Cruelty D) Recklessness Which of the following would you prefer to eat? A) A cup cake with a happy face on it B) A nice piece of fish C) A juicy piece of steak D) A slice of pizza What house would you hate to end up in? A) Ravenclaw B) Hufflepuff C) Gryffindor D) Slytherin
Mostly A’s: Hufflepuff Students belonging to this house are known to be hardworking, friendly, loyal, and non-judgemental. It may be that due to their values, Hufflepuffs are not as competitive as the other houses, or are more modest about their accomplishments. Anyone would be lucky to have a Hufflepuff as a friend because of his or her amiable and caring nature. Mostly B’s: Ravenclaw Members of this house are characterised by their intelligence and cleverness. If you have been placed in this house your intellect is by far remarkable. Just remember to take your head out of the books once in a while and enjoy life.
What do you hate most? A) Someone mean B) Getting a 100% on a test when you really should have gotten a 110% C) Nice people D) When the bad guy keeps coming back to destroy your life even though you swore that you have already defeated him 4 times Which name do you like best? A) Helga B) Rowena C) Salazar D) Godric Which one of the following classes would you like to bring to York Mills? A) Herbology B) Charms C) Potions D) Transfiguration
Mostly C’s: Slytherin Slytherins tend to be ambitious, sharp, crafty, and achievement-oriented. They also have highly developed senses of self-defense. The house has a negative reputation, with many claiming that it is the source of most Dark Wizards in Britain. If you have been placed in this house you are someone who has a very bright mind. Just be careful not to get too carried away with your diabolical side. Mostly D’s: Gryffindor Gryffindors are generally regarded as brave, though sometimes to the point of recklessness. If you have been placed in this house it is because you are someone who isn’t afraid to take a risk. Audacity and chivalry and that is what sets Gryffindors apart from the rest. Just watch out some times your bravery can turn into wildness which can lead you into a great deal of danger.