News and Noteworthy Events
By arasukishi
Greetings, fellow snakes! Seeing as we've all survived having HEX transformed into Umbridge Extreme (hem, hem) let's take a quick recap of everything that's happened over the last days of March and the April we've had so far.
Umbridge Extreme April 1
Dolores Umbridge arrives in time for April Fools! Watch in horror as everything in our beloved site turns a ghastly shade of pink, and witness friends turn against each other as they choose between two opposing sides. Do you swear loyalty by Dumbledore's Army, defenders against everything that is Umbridge? Or do you team up with Dear Dolores to wreak havoc on the school system as we know it? Whether you're an active member of either side or not, there's no escape from the evil clutches of Dolores Umbridge and her ridiculous shades of pink.
Mystery Solved? April 9
Run into any random tokens on HEX recently? Make sure you take them to Professor Trelawney to have your fortune read. Warning: We will not be held liable for any vague predictions foretelling the deaths of your pet bunnies (cough Lavender cough). Handle any Inner Eye conversations with utmost caution.
Grandma Badger's Bake Sale April 11
For anyone with a sweet tooth - virtual or otherwise - the Huffie Restock is the perfect event for you! Head on to the Hufflepuff Common Room to cuddle with our favorite roast-able HEXians or twirl over to the badgers' Party Forum to participate in any of the featured special events. There's something exciting for every snake, whether you're into graphics design (Poster Perfect), games (Cupcake Construction), or personality quizzes (Cookie Me). If you're more into the HEX economy, there are silent auctions (Sweet Temptations) and item trade raffles (Trade Ups & Turnovers) as well. You can also bid to become the next Honorary Hufflepuff (Become a Baker's Apprentice) - so what are you waiting for? Head on to the Bake Sale now!
Meanwhile, in Slytherin news -
Mr Bean and the Twins Prank War April 1
Our very own Slytherin House Staff comes up with an ingenious way to turn newbie snakelets into master pranksters! Over at Serpents' Nest, the newbies' mini-event Mr Bean and the Twins Prank War sharpens the plotting brains of our new blood with contests like the Prank Battle of Hogwarts (writing), A Shelf of Life (graphics), Pick Your Battle (role play), and Mysterious Pranks (picture puzzle). Remember to use your newfound pranking skills wisely, snakelets!
Slytherin Sports News
Quidditch March 8 to 28
Dueling April 11 to 20
We commend our sports teams for playing well-fought matches all throughout the sporting season!
The Slytherin Quidditch Team closes its 2015-2016 run with one final game against Hufflepuff, bringing home victory with a 180-0 score in favor of Slytherin. Congratulations to the team led by Co-Captains Nicole (Nicole2013) and Emi (NightMogano16875). A fine Slytherin salute to our players Alisha (Deidra), Esyel (VirgoBushin), Lilith (Lilith Lestrange), Oana (Sophia Oceanborn), Rose (rosie2821), Sam (Samantha Bradley), Sarah (SarahEmily), and Tara (Tara_10).
On top of that our QD Team also brought home the Quidditch Cup, after a total of two wins for the 2015-2016 term amounting to the highest house team score for overall goals this season. Spectacular year, QD Team! Our warmest congratulations!
Our Dueling Team also closes its April set of matches with a 3-1 score in favor of Hufflepuff. Our warmest congratulations to our fearsome Slytherin duelists led by Team Captain Esyel (VirgoBushin), with Co-Captain Spike (Spike Snape), and members James (Tsumeken), Lilith (Lilith Lestrange), and Rose (rosie2821). Special huggles go to Spike for aceing her individual match and bringing home a SlytherWIN!
Continue to support the Slytherin Dueling Team during their final set of the season (Gryffindor vs. Slytherin), scheduled on May 10.
Stay ambitious, Slytherins!
See you next month!
*randomly dances with a pineapple*