News and Noteworthy Events: June 2016
By arasukishi
It's the last month of the school year! How does HEX bid the previous term adieu and welcome yet another unforgettable summer? Read on to relive the happenings of this month on Hogwarts Extreme!
House Promotions
4 June
Congratulations to all the lovely HEXians whose hard work and dedication have earned them well-deserved House Promotions across the site! Our heartiest greetings go to our newest batch of members to the House of Administration Team: Ravenclaw Admin Elizabeth (Jaessa), Ravenclaw Asst Admin Art (Artemis Eve), Hufflepuff Asst Admin Kam (birdy), and Slytherin's very own Asst Admin Pain (Pain). Many cheers for fruitful years ahead!
The Adventures of Mrs Norris
11 to 25 June
Join the Ravenclaw Staff as they host their latest sitewide event, The Adventures of Mrs Norris, this month of June. Centered on the relationship between Mrs Norris and her hooman, Filch, The Adventures of Mrs Norris hosts a variety of challenges for curious and thrill-seeking HEXians who wish to join Mrs. Norris' exploits.
From Graphics and Coloring Contests (The Cat's Out of the Bag; The Perfect Mr Norris), Logic Contests (Mrs. Norris - The Tattle Tail), Roleplaying Contests (A Night on Patrol), and Writing Contests (From Argus, With Love; Our Little Secret) there are plenty of opportunities for users to flex their creative and mental muscles. Interactive Games (Cat and Mouse) and Scavenger Hunts (Mrs Norris' Prowl) also provide tons of fun for HEXians from all Houses. If you're up for Filch and Mrs Norris' challenges, head on to the Hallways - Third Floor to join this sitewide event!
In Loving Memory
18 June
The Magical Archivists welcome a new forum to the site, In Loving Memory. A memorial forum, In Loving Memory pays tribute to "the celebration [sic] of life and the sharing [sic] of the good times with others". The forum also aims to be a positive space for HEXians to remember and to deal with the loss not only of characters and actors from the Harry Potter universe, but also of loved ones, whether they be friends, family, or pets. To show your support for In Loving Memory, please visit f/251.
New Issue of the Daily Prophet
21 June
For its June 2016 issue, the Daily Prophet turns the limelight on the most misunderstood House in Hogwarts - Slytherin! Aside from articles featuring notable Slytherin alumni like Draco Malfoy and Blaise Zabini, the June 2016 issue also encourages wizardfolk to give Slytherins the benefit of the doubt when it comes to re-evaluating the Dark image that the House has traditionally been branded with. For more on the Daily Prophet's Slytherin-themed articles, be sure to grab a copy of this month's issue at The Newsstand.
And that's a wrap for this June.
See you again next month for a recap of all things HEX-summer!
Don't forget your sunscreen!
*randomly dances with a pineapple*