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The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge
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Jul 05, 2013 04:02PM
Wonderful, Sheila!
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Update from Message 141- I finished :DAnd it turned out that everything was in the order I ranked the houses in anyways :P
Ravenclaw won, Slytherin was a super close second, Gryffindor was a close third, and Hufflepuff was creamed in last :D
Finished! Looks like I am Hufflepuff.
Woohoo! Congrats, Ashley!Harry Potter cake.
I LOVE those pics Lisa Kay!!! The trio looked so adorable back then :)
Riya wrote: "I LOVE those pics Lisa Kay!!! The trio looked so adorable back then :)"Didn't they. Sweet.
Just updated my post! 5 of 16 done and started number 6. I want to finish this one soon! :) http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Good luck, Sheila! Thanks for the posters, Midu!
I always liked to think of myself as a Ravenclaw girl, this is the perfect opportunity to check that out!~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.
Duration: October 10th, 2013 - April 10th 2014
Level: Hard
READ: 0/16
Gryffindor ➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion:
The Mane Attraction - Shelly Laurenston (lion shifter)
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: *
Golden - Jessi Kirby (gold cover)
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor:
Queen of the Dead - Stacey Kade (MC is a ghost)
➲ 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.
TBD
Slytherin ➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake:
The Demon King - Cinda Williams Chima (snake on cover)
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver:
The Piper's Son - Melina Marchetta (silver cover)
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin:
Sanctum - Sarah Fine (suicide occured)
➲ 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.
TBD
Hufflepuff ➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times:
The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black:
Leaving Paradise - Simone Elkeles (black cover)
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion:
A Little Too Far - Lisa Desrochers (MC is a priest)
➲ 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.
TBD
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.
TBD
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze:
Life of Pi - Yann Martel (blue cover)
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish:
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - Jennifer Ashley (set in Scotland)
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise:
The Universe Versus Alex Woods - Gavin Extence (MC is bookish)
Asmaa wrote: "I always liked to think of myself as a Ravenclaw girl, this is the perfect opportunity to check that out!Reminds of this article!
Super, Asmaa! Welcome to the challenge.Thanks for the article, Midu.
This looks incredibly fun and yes I have to do the hard challenge.Start Date - 10/12/13
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. Inhuman
➲ "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! The Monstrumologist
➲ 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. Let Him Go: A Novel
Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.Supercell
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover. Tell the Wolves I'm Home
➲ 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.- The Restorer
➲ 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. The Four Corners of the Sky
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. Dead of Night: Dancers in the Dark/The Devil's Footprints
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious. Red River
➲ 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. Steelheart
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. River Marked
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover. The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland. After You'd Gone
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc... The Final Descent
Lisa Kay wrote: "Super, Asmaa! Welcome to the challenge.Thanks for the article, Midu."
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Welcome to this fun challenge, Michelle!
Woohoo! Congrats, Dragana!Harry Potter cake.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Woohoo! Congrats, Dragana! Harry Potter cake."Thanks LK. And yummy! :)
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Neat, Dr. Sophie! Welcome to the challenge.
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat ChallengeDuration: 1st October 2013 - ????
Favorite House: Hufflepuff
6/16
Gryffindor
Total number of stars: 6
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O-O Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion. Mountain Lion -
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O-O Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
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O-O "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! The Ghost Hunter by Lori Brighton
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O-O 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
Total number of stars: 5
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O-O Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
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O-O Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
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O-O The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murders takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
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O-O 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
Total number of stars: 9
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O-O 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)
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O-O Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
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O-O Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
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O-O 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
Total number of stars: 3
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O-O 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.
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O-O Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
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O-O Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
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O-O Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
Duration: one year My house: Slytherin
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Gryffindor
Points:
➲ 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.
★★★★ (scarlety 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!
★★ (features a ghost)➲ 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.
★★★ (All members in the group of supernaturalists portray braveness to the point of recklessness)ϟ
Slytherin
Points:
➲ 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.
★★★★ (John commits suicide)➲ 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.
★★★★★ (one of the protagonists is consistently shrewd)ϟ
Hufflepuff
Points:
➲ 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.
★★ (predominately yellow 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.
★★★★ (features a consistently patient and loyal protagonist)ϟ
Ravenclaw
Points:
➲ 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.
★★★★ (Mr. Cavea was a bird in a birdcage which was fashioned onto a human body, as a head.)➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
★★★★ (blue 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...
★★ (the character was bookish)
Super! Welcome to the challenge, Taja!
Thanks! ^^ I hope I manage to complete it :)
As a massive potterhead I had to do this, giving myself until the new year! Also, question: can you use the same book twice or do all 8.16 have to be different?
Okay, I'll a little dense, Midu. You're going to have to explain some of those.
Welcome to the challenge, Amreen. Usually one picks a level and a different book for all categories. So, 8 or 16. Or even all houses. ☺
Lisa Kay wrote: "Okay, I'll a little dense, Midu. You're going to have to explain some of those."all book covers as .gif, LK!
**shrugs** Okay. (...still lost...)
they're just book covers for all 7 of the HP books in order, is that clearer?
Okay. But pretty minimalistic. Or is that the point?
Woohoo! Congrats, Zuzana!Harry Potter Sorting Hat Cake
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading ChallengeDuration: January 1st 2013 - December 31st 2013
Level: Easy
Completed: 8/8 - DONE
My House: Ravenclaw
Hufflepuff: 4.25
✔➲ Book set in medieval period: The Warlord by Elizabeth Elliott (29/1) ****
✔➲ Yellow Cover: Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas (11/1) ***
✔➲ Religious Character: The Ranger and the Redhead by Lynna Banning (25/6) *****
✔➲ Working/patient/loyal protagonist: The Gamble by Kristen Ashley (5/1) *****
Ravenclaw: 4.5
✔➲ Avian Shifter: Magpie by Kim Dare (19/2) ****
✔➲ Blue Cover: Under the Covers by Rebecca Zanetti (20/6) *****
✔➲ Set in Scotland: The Hostage Bride by Jane Feather (15/4) ****
✔➲ All knowing protagonist: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (18/3) *****
Woohoo! Congrats, Gea!Harry Potter cake...
Finished!Duration: 1/1/13 - 12/31/13
Read: 16/16
My houses: Slytherin and Hufflepuff tied
Gryffindor - Points 14/20
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - 11/15/13 - 3 stars
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
by Sarah Prineas - 1/7/13 - 4 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!
Grave Peril by Jim Butcher - 3/9/13 - 4 stars
➲ 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.
The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry - 1/14/13 - 3 stars
Slytherin - Points: 15/20
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
Witch Hunt by Shirley Damsgaard - 2/12/13 - 4 stars
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
by Peggy Webb - 2/22/13 - 3 stars➲ 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.
The Chinese Shawl by Patricia Wentworth - 1/5/13 - 4 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.
War of the Twins by Margaret Weis - 4/28/13 - 4 stars
Hufflepuff - Points: 15/20
➲ 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 Sword in the Stone by T.H. White - 5/31/13 - 3 stars
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
by Lisa Lutz - 1/28/13 - 4 stars➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
Cat in a Golden Garland by Carole Nelson Douglas - 1/20/13 - 4 stars
➲ 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.
Evan's Gate by Rhys Bowen - 1/10/13 - 4 stars
Ravenclaw - Points: 11/20
➲ 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.
King of the Murgos by David Eddings - 5/27/13 - 4 stars
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover
by Sara Paretsky - 2/10/13 - 3 stars.➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith - 4/18/13 - 1 star
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
John Thorndyke's Cases by R. Austin Freeman - 5/6/13 - 3 stars
Woohoo! Congrats, Jackie!Harry Potter Cake
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat ChallengeDuration: Open Ended
Start:01/01/14
End:???
Level: Hard
Completed: 8/16
Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
02/05/14Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
02/05➲ 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.
Henry 02/16
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.
01/03➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
The Rosie Project 04/23
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading ChallengeStarted: 12/28/13
Difficulty: Hard
Progress: 13/16
Current Score:
Gryffindor: 12
Slytherin: 17
Hufflepuff: 12
Ravenclaw: 8
Gryffindor
♦ Lion:
♦ Scarlet and gold: The Paris Architect - 1/14/14 ★★★★
♦ Nearly Headless Nick: Reign of Silence - 1/4/14 ★★★★
♦ Courageous, chivalrous, and brave: The Wedding Dress - 3/24/14 ★★★★
Slytherin
♦ Snake: Paper Dolls - 4/16/14 ★★★★
♦ Green and silver: The Irish Healer: A Novel - 4/21/14 ★★★★
♦ Bloody Baron: Kindred - 1/1/14 ★★★★★
♦ Cunning and shrewd: The Cuckoo's Calling - 1/9/14 ★★★★
Hufflepuff
♦ Medieval:
♦ Yellow and black: Pretty Girl-13 - 3/23/14 ★★★★★
♦ Fat Friar: Stealing the Preacher - 12/28/13 ★★★★
♦ Hard working, patient, and loyal: Tour de Force - 3/1/14 ★★★
Ravenclaw
♦ Eagle:
♦ Blue and bronze: Doctor Who: Magic of the Angels - 3/25/14 ★★★★
♦ Rowena Ravenclaw: A Grave Matter - 8/17/15 ★★★★★
♦ Intelligent, witty, and wise: The Tutor's Daughter - 3/28/14 ★★★★
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