Seva Soars

I borrowed my cousin Minerva's owl, Seva, this afternoon to send out my Pal's swap package. Minee helped me fit Seva with a tracking collar so we can be sure she won't get lots. Minee also said that Seva is pretty nicely insured, which made me feel a lot better since I want to be sure that the package arrives in one piece!

I can't wait for Perenelle to get it. Seva doesn't have long to travel, so Perenelle might get her package already on Saturday. I'm crossing my fingers. It was so much fun filling it up! I hope she will love it.

Slytherin Anklets

The weather on the grounds has really started to warm up! But with Spring comes lots of rain, so I'm not out by the lake studying for my exams just yet. In anticipation of sitting out on the green lawn soaking up the warm sun, I decided to make myself some ankle socks. Socks, socks, socks!

These are green and silver, of course. I mean really...are there any other colors?

I'm SO Spoiled!!

Wow! I can hardly believe what the owl brought me today. I received my trunk for the trip home from Hogwarts this term from Perenelle Auckerley, Ravenclaw first year, and HSS3 Pal extraordinaire!!

I'm telling you, it is simply wonderful! I took lots of pictures so you can all see...

Here's my trunk. It arrived all safe and sound, and completely packed with the most wonderful goodies!

Look what I found when I opened it up!! Great treats for the train ride (just in case the trolley runs short), gorgeous yarns, my favorite needles, spectacular patterns, super smelling candles, a pair of socks I've been really wanting... Look...

Here are some great stitch markers and my brand new pair of Bellatrix!! Aren't they great? There's also the cutest little knitting bag which included the neatest little sock keychain, complete with yarn and a pattern to make tiny keychain socks for it! Can you just imagine how absolutely adorable that wooden sock is going to be all decked out in cute little socks?

More great ribbon yarn, and a pattern to make the golden snitch! It can hardly wait to start it...

And my beautiful new socks. They are absolutely gorgeous, the yarn is so soft, and they fit perfectly! You can bet I'll be sporting these lovely Bella's proudly.

Thank you so much Perenelle!! You really did spoil me rotten!! You're the best ;)

An Owl is Flying...

Oh it's so exciting! I received word from my HSS Pal that her owl is in the air and on it's way here. Isn't it so fun?

I am so close to putting the finishing touches on my package to be sent as well. I have a brutal round of homework to finish up over the next few days, but once I have that all cleared up, I'll have time to put the last finishing touches on the package and send my owl to my Pal.

This has really been a lot of fun!

It's Leap Year!

Happy Leap Year!!

So, the progres continues on my Ravenclaw pal's socks. They are turning out pretty nice. Well, sock #1 is at least. I really, REALLY hope I am able to avoid that dreaded second sock syndrome.

Best work on my best second sock spell...

Socks...Markers...Needles...Goodies

Alright! So, I've got the sock yarn in, and I'm ready to get rockin' on the socks for my Pal. I know just what I'm going to do. She's in Ravenclaw. I hope she will like them.

As for the stitch markers...I made some for her over the weekend. I actually made 2 sets, and can't decide which I like better. Eenie, meenie, mienee, moe... Better just send both sets.

I'll head out to Hogsmeade for the needles. She's got a favorite, so I'm going to be sure to get her what she likes. I know just the place to get them!

Now...for the goodies. Best stop at Honeyduke's while I'm in Hogsmeade!

Getting Settled...

Wow, what a start of term! I'm finally here, and getting settled in. As promised, Mum took me to Diagon Alley on Sunday to get all my supplies for school. She even let me stop by Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes for some mischief making supplies.

I also got my new wand. Mr. Ollivander told me all about it:

Wood type: olive Length: 14 inches Core: Phoenix Feather get your own wand!

Olive wands tend to choose the witch or wizard who possess above average intelligence, not to mention often an overactive imagination. Olive wands are also a favorite of healers and are especially good not only for healing but also for protective spells. Many believe the bearers of Olive wands to be good at decision making - but this is not necessarily so. The owner of an olive wand may be decisive but that does not mean their decisions are the right ones. On the other side of the coin they may be so busy worrying about what is right that they are unable to ever reach a conclusion.

The Phoenix Feather comes from the tail feathers of a Phoenix, and is especially good with fire or defensive magic, as well as healing magic. This may be due largely to the healing properties Phoenixes have.