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The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge
So, my teams are pretty even so far.Gryffindor : 5 points
Slytherin : 5 points
Hufflepuff : 4 points
Ravenclaw : 4 points
Sonia wrote: "So, my teams are pretty even so far.Gryffindor : 5 points
Slytherin : 5 points
Hufflepuff : 4 points
Ravenclaw : 4 points"
It's possible that you might be Harry Potter! LOL. Remember when Harry put on the hat and he had qualities from all the houses? But he asked the hat to put him in Gryffindor.
Sashana wrote: "Sonia wrote: "So, my teams are pretty even so far.Gryffindor : 5 points
Slytherin : 5 points
Hufflepuff : 4 points
Ravenclaw : 4 points"
It's possible that you might be Harry Potter! LOL. Rememb..."
So that's why all that strange things keep happening around me! Now it all makes sense :o)
Can this
pass as Ravenclaw emblematic animal?
❀Tea❀ wrote: "Can this pass as Ravenclaw emblematic animal?"From what I've read of the synopsis and the reviews, ❀Tea❀, I would say YES. They morph into some type of bird-like creatures.
Saw this on Pinterest and I WANT one. LOL!Snitch bracelet
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Gryffindor
➲ Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
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Hufflepuff
➲ Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
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✔Ravenclaw
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➲ Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
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Updated Post #145/16 Complete...so far Slytherin is winning...but that's only because it's the most complete.
Gryffindor
➲ Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
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✔Slytherin
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Hufflepuff
➲ Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
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✔Ravenclaw
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➲ Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
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Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
✔➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
by Shannon K. Butcher✔➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
by David Wong✔➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Ryan Ward from
by Kaje Harper
Slytherin
✔➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
✔➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
by Karina Halle ✔➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
by Stephen Fry✔➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Hart Mackenzie from
by Jennifer Ashley
Hufflepuff
✔➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
by Andrew Miller ✔➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
by Trezza Azzopardi✔➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
by Friedrich Nietzsche✔➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Dan Miller from
by Jordan L. Hawk 
Ravenclaw
✔➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
✔➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
by Rachel Aaron✔➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
by Harper Fox✔➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
Connor Owens from
by Sara Alva
Gryffindor12/16
➲ Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
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✔Slytherin
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✔Hufflepuff
➲ Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
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✔Ravenclaw
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✔➲ Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
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I'll try for all 16 with an open deadline! Post books later as I go.
Oooh, I want to do this challenge. I'll have to pick the books for it soon...Level: Hard (16 books)
Deadline: March 1st, 2014
Completed: 3/16
➲Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded.
➲Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
House Score:
➲Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
➲Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
House Score:
➲Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
Victori Song by Elissa Anne
March 25th, 2013 - ★★★★
➲Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Forest of Secrets by Erin Hunter
March 26th, 2013 - ★★★★★
House Score: 9
➲Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
March 27th, 2013 - ★★★★★
➲Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
House Score: 5
Marvelous pics, Sophia! Welcome to the challenge.
Oh wow, this sounds like so much fun! I'm in! :D but this looks like it might take me more than a year to complete, I want to do the hard level!Gryffindor (2/4)
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
5 stars➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
3 starsSlytherin (3/4)
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
3 stars➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
3 stars➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
5 starsHufflepuff (4/4) Avg. Rating: 2.25
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
2 stars➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
4 stars➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
1 star➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
2 starsRavenclaw (2/4)
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
4 stars➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc..
4 stars
Super, Erika! Welcome to this fun challenge.
Gryffindor13/16
➲ Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
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Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge
Level: Hard
9/16
Keep track of star ratings. Add each House up at the end and that's the House you end up in.
Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.:
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.:
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.:
Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.:
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.:
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.:
Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.:
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. :
Level: Hard
9/16
Keep track of star ratings. Add each House up at the end and that's the House you end up in.
Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.:
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.:
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.:
Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.:
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.:
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.:
Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.:
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. :
I am so in! I can't wait to pick all my books! What a great idea!
14/16Gryffindor
➲ Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
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✔Ravenclaw
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I'd like to join in on this one!Level: Hard (16 books)
Completed: 16/16
Gryffindor (4/4)
Gryffindor Average: 3.75
✔ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion:
Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
Geist (3/19) ★★
✔ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold:
Read a book that has a predominately scarlet cover.
Scarlet (3/11) ★★★★
✔ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor:
Read a book featuring ghosts.
The Madness Underneath (4/6) ★★★★
✔ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Code Name Verity (4/28) ★★★★★
Slytherin (4/4)
Slytherin Average: 3.75
✔Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake:
Read a book which features a snake on the cover.
The Six-Gun Tarot (3/10) ★★★★
✔ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver:
Read a book that has a predominately green cover.
The Lightning Thief (7/7) ★★★★
✔The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin:
Read a book in which a murder takes place.
Sharp Objects (4/9) ★★★★★
✔Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd:
Read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Chosen at Nightfall (3/24) ★★
Hufflepuff (4/4)
Hufflepuff Average: 4.5
✔ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times:
Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (13th century)
The House on the Strand (3/17) ★★★★
✔ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black:
Read a book that has a predominately yellow cover.
It's Kind of a Funny Story (6/15) ★★★★★
✔ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion:
Read a book about someone who is religious.
Frost Burned (3/23) ★★★★
✔ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal:
Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book:
I am the Messenger (3/19) ★★★★★
Ravenclaw (4/4)
Ravenclaw Average: 3.75
✔ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle:
Read a book which features an eagle on the cover.
Prodigy (3/11) ★★★★
✔Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze:
Read a book that has a predominately blue cover.
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism (1/14) ★★★
✔Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish:
Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
The Shadowy Horses (8/8) ★★★★★
✔Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise
Read a book in which the protagonist is very intelligent:
Legend (3/6) ★★★
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat ChallengeProgress 7/16
Gryffindor- 3/20
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Slytherin - 7/20
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Hufflepuff - 8/20
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4* 9/12/2013Ravenclaw- 8/20
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4* 6/7/2013
Gryffindor ➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion). The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, c.s lewis
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover. Can't Teach an Old Demon New Tricks, cara lockwood
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Fifty Shades of Grey, e.l. james
Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century) The Mists of Avalon, marion zimmer bradley
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Heartless, gail carriger
Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type. When the Wind Blows, james patterson
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➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland. The Dark Highlander, karen marie moning
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FINISHED! NbRC's Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31
Level: Hard - all 4 houses
Completed: 16/16
Gryffindor is the house for me!
Gryffindor - 4/4 - ★★★★ avg rating
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Slytherin - 4/4 - ★★★.2 avg rating
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Hufflepuff - 4/4 - ★★★.2 avg rating
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Ravenclaw - 4/4 - ★★★ avg rating
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Alley wrote: "FINISHED! NbRC's Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31
Level: Hard - all 4 houses
Completed: 16/16
Gryffindor is the house for me!
Gryffindor - 4/4 - ★★★★ avg rating
➲ Gry..."
congrats!!!
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2013
READ: 16/16
COMPLETE! AVERAGE 4.25★➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer - Dorothy Gilman (about a lion) 3/21 ★★★
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Monkeewrench - P.J. Tracy (scarlet) 1/19 ★★★★★
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Midnight Rain - Holly Lisle (ghosts) 1/17 ★★★★
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Odd Apocalypse - Dean Koontz (hero fits) 1/17 ★★★★★
COMPLETE! AVERAGE 4★➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Ship of Destiny - Robin Hobb (serpents play a big role) 1/4 ★★★★★
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Behemoth - Scott Westerfield (green cover) 2/8 ★★★★★
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: The Monster of Florence - Douglas Preston (serial killer) 1/18 ★★★★
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as cunning and shrewd: Lost Love Found - Bertrice Small (heroine irritated the heck outta me) 1/10 ★★
COMPLETE! AVERAGE 4.5★➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
The Dragon Who Loved Me - G.A. Aiken (set before Viking times) 3/6 ★★★★
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore - Robin Sloan (yellow cover) 2/9 ★★★★
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
Romeo, Romeo - Robin Kaye (heroine is Italian Catholic) 2/26 ★★★★★
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Highlander's Challenge - Jo Barrett (hero fits these qualities) 1/21 ★★★★★
COMPLETE! AVERAGE 4.5★➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Stormdancer - Jay Kristoff (griffin-eagle/tiger) 2/13 ★★★★★
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Absolutely, Positively - Heather Webber (blue cover) 2/5 ★★★★★
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: The Highlander's Fury - Maeve Greyson 2/15 ★★★★
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Love in a Nutshell - Janet Evanovich (hero fits) 1/3 ★★★★
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Looks like it's a toss up between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw both with 4.5★! Great Challenge.
Love it! Level: Hard
Duration: 03.25.2013 - 03.24.2014
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Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion.
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Knit Two
Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: And Sons: A Novel
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
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I don't know if someone mentioned this to you but for Slytherin, you put 'Members of Ravenclaw are described as cunning and shrewd'
This sounds like so much fun! I'm in! :)Level: Hard (4 houses)
Start date: March 27th, 2013
End date: March 26th, 2014
Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
Magic Bleeds - Ilona Andrews - 4.5/5 stars
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes): Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Storm Front - Jim Butcher - 4/5 stars
Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore - Robin Sloan - 4/5 stars
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
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Aina wrote: "I don't know if someone mentioned this to you..."Thanks, Aina!
Midu wrote: "found this on fb"
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towards a blue cover for Ravenclaw. I'm slowly working my way through this challenge. Not sure how/where I'm going to find books about Lions, Eagles and Snakes.
Sophia wrote: " Not sure how/where I'm going to find books about Lions, Eagles, and Snakes..."
Try these listopia lists, Sophia. They helped me find books that worked when I got stuck! Or try looking at others who have figured out books that work for them - maybe you'll find something that catches your fancy!
Lions: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/14...
Eagles: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/93...
Snakes: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/91...
Sophia, if you like urban fantasy, the Kate Daniels series is great and has a lion shapeshifter :)
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