Early February highlights

Despite a slow start to February's assignments, the enthusiasm and creativity has been growing throughout the castle!

Over in the Herbology greenhouses the students have been wrestling with Devil's Snare:


aksunflour of Hufflepuff


stacymarie of Ravenclaw


Students have been producing some strong patronuses over in our DADA class:


Cattiekins of Slytherin


pianoducky of Ravenclaw


Many students plotted secret projects for this month's Charms class, but a few secrets leaked out from the Hufflepuff...


newandhorrible



hoodlumknit

...and from Ravenclaw:


cjsquiggle


DevonC


A great start to February! I can't wait to see what the next couple of weeks brings!

There seems to be a bit of an illness circulating through the castle. It may be something as simple as winter blues or mid-semester slump, but Hogwarts House Cup Students seem to be a bit...unmotivated.
When February's classes were posted, there wasn't a mad dash to sign up for every class. Conversations in the common rooms indicate a lack of enthusiasm. Several students have reported that they don't want to over commit themselves this month. Others are concerned--with OWLs requiring progress reports at the end of the month.
Whatever the cause of this state, the staff has been looking into it, and students have been forbidden to leave the grounds, lest it is passed to others. If students are feeling unwell or experiencing these symptoms, please report to your Head of House or prefects.