Hello my outstanding fellow snakies. I'm so excited to be writing for your pleasure today! I'm sure many of you know that Legends Among us, was gone for a while. I'm glad to be presenting it to you once more. If it's horrible -- I'm sorry! If you don't mind I'd like to thank everyone who gave me this opportunity. Since starting on HEX I've had a few people who have put great faith in me and given me words of wisdom. A few I am fortunate to call colleagues now. Thank you! I truly couldn't be more grateful.
Today I do have a special treat. Someone who has been with us since the very beginning. Either with the paper itself or in spirit while giving support to its staff -- the lovely Sapphire Smoke, SOUP's Founder!
Sal- What was your inspiration to create our wonderful paper in the first place?
S.S- I was talking to a few of my friends from other Houses and they mentioned that they had a House publication, and I was wondering why we didn't have one. I guess we used to but no one really kept up with it, so I asked our Head of House at the time if I could start one, and I got the go ahead! I named it SOUP because, for reasons I cannot for the life of me remember now as it has been so long, my nickname was Chowder, haha. So it was like putting a little bit of myself into it at the time.
Sal- How do you feel about the evolution of SOUP? From first print to now?
S.S- You guys have a much more amazing layout than I ever had for it. I'm blown away by the cover graphics you guys do now, and it looks way more put together than it used to. It's just crazy to me that it's still around after so long, considering I believe I started it in 2007.
Sal- Why is your proclaimed title Bellatrix's wife?
S.S- Bellatrix is my favorite character, and I actually officially married her in the Common Room back in 2010. Tom Riddle and Professor Slughorn even showed up to join in the festivities!
Sal- What words of wisdom do you have for new HEXians as the new school year begins?
S.S- The economy is such a huge part of HEX, so try to familiarize yourself with it as best you can. Always try to enter contests as winning them can start your fortune with items and Galleon prizes. We're all Slytherins here, so I feel like it's safe to assume that we all want to have the best and be the best. A shiny trophy case and lots of Galleons help a lot in that area. Contests with House Points are also a must, as it's been ages since we've won the House Cup and when you've been on here as long as I have, it can get irritating really fast that we aren't getting the glory we deserve in that area. So please help us in getting it this year!
Sal- How do you feel about Legends Among Us returning? What would you like to see brought to this article?
S.S- I love it! HEX has been around for so long, and it's nice to recognize the people who helped build it to become what it is today. There have been so many changes over the last 17 years brought on by some really amazing people, so I think you have an endless amount of content in that area!
Thank you to Sapphire Smoke, for allowing me this opportunity! I believe you may have inspired others as you have myself.
To everyone reading my first article here at SOUP, I hope to see you again soon!
-Salazia