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Welcome to the challenge Karen ☺
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Starting my old post over again. I completely failed with my challenges last year...
Lisa wrote: "Starting my old post over again. I completely failed with my challenges last year..."I know you did it on purpose so you can spend more time in Hogwarts :P
Welcome to the challenge again, Lisa. ☺
I'm in!Start: 3/8/2015
End: 1/22/2017
Level: Hard
16/16
Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion). The Carnivorous Carnival ★★★★
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover. United We Spy ★★★★★
➲ "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! As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust ★★★★
➲ 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. Out of Sight, Out of Time ★★★★★
Total: 18
Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story. The Subtle Knife ★★★
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover. Inheritance ★★★★
➲ 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. This Doesn't Happen In The Movies ★★
➲ 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 Count of Monte Cristo ★★★★★
Total: 14
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 Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure ★★★★
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy ★★★★
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious. The Amber Spyglass ★★★★
➲ 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. Red Mist ★★★★★
Total: 17
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. The Golden Compass ★★★★
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover. Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover ★★★★★
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland. 13 Little Blue Envelopes ★★★
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc... Eldest ★★★★
Total: 16
Winner: Gryffindor!
I found a book with a green cover..
by Stephen Chbosky only the one I found at the library has the movie cover...and it has Hermione (Emma Watson) on the cover. ;)
Stormie wrote: "I found a book with a green cover..The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky only the one I found at the library has the movie cover...and it has Hermion..."We are fine with using alternative covers if that's what you are asking. :)
I like this idea, especially keeping track of scores and seeing who wins. :) I'll do all 4 houses.Date Begun: March 18, 2015 to May 2, 2015
Books Completed: 16
Gryffindor (14 stars)
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
The Magician's Nephew
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy 2 stars 3/2015
➲ "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!
Wyrd Sisters 4 stars 3/2015
➲ 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.
Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled 3 stars 3/2015
Slytherin (14 stars)
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
The Thirteenth Princess 4 stars 3/2015
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
The Queen of Attolia 2 stars 3/2015
➲ 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.
Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle 4 stars 3/2015
➲ 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.
Brother Cadfael's Penance 4 stars 3/2015
Hufflepuff (15 stars)
➲ 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 Promise of Peace
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History 5 stars 3/2015
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
The Reluctant Prophet 3 stars 3/2015
➲ 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.
The Proposal 5 stars 3/2015
Ravenclaw (15 stars)
➲ 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.
The Eagle of the Ninth 4 stars 4/2015
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
Disappointment with God: Three Questions No One Asks Aloud 5 stars 3/2015
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
The Mark of Salvation 2 stars 3/2015
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
The Deeds of the Disturber 4 stars 3/2015
Oh I'm so interested to see how this is going to turn out :)Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge
Duration:
House:
Gryffindor
✔1. Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion) Dorothy Must Die ★★ 1/2
✔2. Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover. Third Grave Dead Ahead ★★★★
✔3. Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes! Monstrous Beauty★★
✔4. Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) Angelfall ★★★★★
Slytherin
✔ 1. Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story. The Last Kingdom ★★★★ MC named his weapon after a snake, featured throughout story
✔ 2. Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet ★★★★
✔ 3. Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. The Shack ★★
✔4. Read a book in which the protagonist irked you. Less Than Zero★★★
Hufflepuff
✔1. Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)Lion Heart★★★ (11th century)
✔2. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover. Going Bovine★★
✔3. Read a book about someone who is extremely religious. Elantris ★★★★
✔4. Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book (hard working, patient, and loyal). The Glass Castle ★★★★
Ravenclaw
✔1. 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. Nevermore ★ Pinfeathers and his crew transform into ravens
✔2. Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover. The Slow Regard of Silent Things★★★★
✔3. Read a book that takes place in Scotland. The Winter Sea★★★ 1/2
✔4. Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...(intelligent, witty, and wise) The Martian ★★★★★
House Totals:
Gryffindor - 3.38
Slytherin - 3.25
Hufflepuff - 3.25
Ravenclaw - 3.38
Oh No! A tie between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw! Will do a Spell out challenge as a tie-breaker :)
G-Glass Sword ★★★ 1/2
R-The Ripper Gene: A Novel ★ 1/2
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F-Finders Keepers ★★★
F-Fahrenheit 451 ★★★
I-Ice Like Fire ★ 1/2
N-Necromancing the Stone-1/16/2016 ★★★★
D-Discount Armageddon ★★★★
O-One ★★★ 1/2
R-Rebel of the Sands ★★ 1/2
R-Redshirts ★★★
A-Ann Tenna: A novel ★★★★
V-Verity ★★
E
N-Never Always Sometimes-5/29/2016 ★★★★
C-The Cuckoo's Calling-11/17/2015 ★★★★ 1/2
L-Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir-11/29/2015 ★★★★★
A-Agorafabulous!: Dispatches from My Bedroom-1/14/2016 ★★★ 1/2
W-What's Left of Me-12/23/2015 ★ 1/2
I've finished, at post #266. I ended up with a tie between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw.It was fun. Thanks. :)
Teri-k wrote: "I've finished, at post #266. I ended up with a tie between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw.It was fun. Thanks. :)"
Well that means you have to do it again. :P
Congrats, Teri-k ☺
Signing up for hard level!
Completed: 16/16
Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
Danse Macabre Haven and Augustine are lion shapeshifters. (8/31/15)
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
(6/9/15)
➲ "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!
Burial Rites (5/26/15)
➲ 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.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (McMurphy is very brave) 5/18/15
Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
(6/12/15)
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
(5/30/15)
➲ 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 Program (5/22/15)
➲ 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.
Blue Moon (5/29/15)
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)
Katherine (5/27/15)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
(6/28/15)
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
The Shoemaker's Wife(5/20/15)
➲ 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.
Angelina's Bachelors: A Novel with Food (6/7/15)
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.
Casting Spells (6/3/15)
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
(5/18/15)
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
The Winter Sea (8/22/16)
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
The Fault in Our Stars (5/31/15)
Completed: 16/16
Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
Danse Macabre Haven and Augustine are lion shapeshifters. (8/31/15)
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
(6/9/15)➲ "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!
Burial Rites (5/26/15)
➲ 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.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (McMurphy is very brave) 5/18/15
Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
(6/12/15)➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
(5/30/15)➲ 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 Program (5/22/15)
➲ 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.
Blue Moon (5/29/15)
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)
Katherine (5/27/15)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
(6/28/15)➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
The Shoemaker's Wife(5/20/15)
➲ 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.
Angelina's Bachelors: A Novel with Food (6/7/15)
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.
Casting Spells (6/3/15)
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
(5/18/15)➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
The Winter Sea (8/22/16)
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
The Fault in Our Stars (5/31/15)
Welcome to the challenge Megan and Kelsi :)
Okay, I'm in for Hard. I'll give myself 6 months5/25/15 through 10/25/2015
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:
. 9/13➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: The Summoning 8/20
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Uglies 7/10
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:
8/23➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. A Court of Thorns and Roses 6/30 Freya is forced to murder 2 Fae.
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you. Half-Blood 9/19 Alex drove me crazy most of the book.
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:
6/3➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
A Devil Named Desire 2/29/16 Gabriel
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Promises in Death 8/28 Peabody
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. Hounded 9/10 (Morrigan or Atticus)
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Skipping Christmas 9/25
➲ 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: Master of Crows 7/10. Martise is scholarly and able to remember anything she has read.
Can't get enough of Hogwarts, so am definitely in for this. :)Am going for the hard level.
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge
Duration: 5/26/15 - 5/25/16
Level: Hard - All 16 books
Books read: 0/16
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.
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.
OR
➲ 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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The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge
Start date: June 1, 2015
Level: HARD
16/16
GRYFFINDOR
// Completed // Average: 3.25Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion:
✔ Read a book about a lion.
La storia infinita by Michael Ende | ✭✭✭ | 31/08/15 | Grograman is a lion.
Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold:
✔ Read a book that has a predominately scarlet cover.
I delitti di Mangle Street by M.R.C. Kasasian | ✭✭✭✭ | 17/08/15
"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!
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand | ✭✭✭✭ | 07/08/15 | "Masses of POWs were beheaded, machine-gunned, bayoneted, and burned alive" (p.88)
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.
Fire by Kristin Cashore | ✭✭ | 17/06/15
SLYTHERIN
// Completed // Average: 4.25Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake:
✔ Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
Harry Potter e la camera dei segreti by J.K. Rowling | ✭✭✭✭ | 22/06/15
Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver:
✔ Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
Uno studio in rosso by Arthur Conan Doyle | ✭✭✭✭✭ | 18/06/15
The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin:
✔ Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place.
La casa di pan di zenzero by Carin Gerhardsen | ✭✭✭ | 10/06/15
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.
La fattoria degli animali by George Orwell | ✭✭✭✭✭ | 22/06/15 | MC Napoleon is cunning.
HUFFLEPUFF
// Completed // Average: 2.75Helga 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).
Un cadavere di troppo by Ellis Peters | ✭✭✭ | 28/06/15 | set in 1138 in England.
Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black:
✔ Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
La breve seconda vita di Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer | ✭ | 16/08/15
Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion:
✔ Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
Theo by Paul Torday | ✭✭✭ | 05/06/15
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.
Il canto del silenzio by Maya Angelou | ✭✭✭✭ | 05/06/15
RAVENCLAW
// Completed // Average: 3.5Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle:
✔ Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story.
Il canto di Penelope: Il mito del ritorno di Odisseo by Margaret Atwood | ✭✭✭ | 06/11/15 | Penelope dreams of an eagle which slaughtered her geese.
Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze:
✔ Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
Teo by Lorenza Gentile | ✭✭✭✭ | 08/06/15
Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish:
✔ Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
Novemila giorni e una sola notte by Jessica Brockmole | ✭✭ | 12/08/15
Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise:
✔ Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc.
Harry Potter e il prigioniero di Azkaban by J.K. Rowling | ✭✭✭✭✭ | 10/09/15 | Hermione Granger is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc. :)
********************* Completed on November 06, 2015 *********************
Could I consider this as a silver cover for Slytherin?
Sara wrote: "Could I consider this as a silver cover for Slytherin?"I'd say go for it :)
❀Tea❀ wrote: "I'd say go for it :)"Thank you, Tea! :)
Starting 7/17/15Gryffindor
Total Points - 8
1. Read a book about a lion or a shapeshifter who turns into a lion.
2.Predominately gold cover- End of Days - 7/23/15 - 2 stars
3.Featuring ghosts- Anna Dressed in Blood - 7/24/15
4.Protagonist is courageous or brave consistently throughout book- Invisible - 7/28/15
Slytherin
Total Points - 13
1. Snake on the cover or in the story
2.Predominately silver cover- Night of Cake & Puppets - 7/22/15 - 5 stars
3.Murder takes place- Seven Minutes in Heaven - 7/18/15 - 4 stars
4.Protagonist is cunning consistently through the book- I Hunt Killers - 7/21/15 - 4 stars
Hufflepuff
Total Points - 8
1. Set in medieval times.
2.Predominately yellow or black cover- Kill Me If You Can - 8/1/15
3.Someone who is extremely religious- Murder at the Vicarage - 8/9/15
4.Protagonist is hardworking- Grey - 7/19/15 - 3 stars
Ravenclaw
Total Points - 9
1. Eagle on the cover or in the story; or about a shapeshifter who turns into any kind of bird
2.Predominately blue cover- Never Never: Part Two - 7/17/15 - 4 stars
3. Takes place in Scotland
4.Protagonist is scholarly and bookish- Bright Side - 8/3/15
HARRY POTTER SORTING HAT CHALLENGEJULY 25,2015 -
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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.
➲ "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...
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts 8/1/15 .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 Green or Silver Cover:..
The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer 7/29/15➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: .Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place (Murder)..
Secret Hollows by Terri Reid 8/5/15➲ 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.
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..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.
.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.
The Anatomist's Wife by Anna Lee Huber 7/25/15➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading ChallengeJuly 25,2015 - ???
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The Sorting Process...
1. Pick you favorite house and its rival (or all the houses for the hard level).
2. Read a book that fits each characteristic (8 books in total for the easy level; 16 for difficult)
3. Keep track of all your star ratings for each book (be sure to include them each time you update this challenge)
4. At the end of the challenge calculate the overall average rating for each house based on the books you have read.
5. The house with the highest average rating is the house that you belong in!
Levels
Easy - Choose your favorite house and its rival. Read 8 books.
Hard - Choose all four houses and read 16 books.
Rivals are...
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin
Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw
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.
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...
Welcome to the challenge MacabreGoblin ☺
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat ChallengeLevel: Hard
Time Frame: 11/7/2015-11/7/2017
5/16 Complete
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!
11/7/15-- The Child Thief
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.
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.
11/12/15-- King Lear
-- 4 stars➲ 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.
11/11/15--
Othello-- 3 starsHufflepuff
➲ 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.
11/17/15-- The Good Soldier
-- 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...
11/8/15-- I Am Legend
--4 stars
Congrats Sara ☺They are not all bad :)
Some of them are just misunderstood :P
I have decided to withdraw for this challenge. I'm not going to delete my posts because I don't want to stuff up other people links.
Just in case.
Welcome back to Hogwarts, ❤Stephanie ☺
Challenge complete, finally! Message #217. I had a tie between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw.
Thanks for the fun challenge!
I would like to complete this challenge for the 2016 year. So, 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2016Hard
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Congrats Greta! ☺Welcome to the challenge Cait & Stephanie ☺
Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge
Level: Hard
Duration: January 14th 2016 - ?
Books: 2/16
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.
-> Captive Prince: Volume Two by C. S. Pacat (Laurent is extremely cunning, 4 stars) 17/1/16
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.
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.
-> Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (4 stars) 15/1/16
➲ 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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THE HARRY POTTER SORTING HAT READING CHALLENGE
No Specified Duration (Started January 21, 2016) | Level: Hard | 5 of 16 Books Read
GRYFFINDOR = 0
[ ] 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 = 6
[ ] 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.
✔ 'Til Death Do Us Part by Amanda Quick (4 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.
✔ Enticing Her Unexpected Bridegroom by Catherine Hemmerling (2 stars) — 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 = 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).
[ ] 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.
✔ The Improper Bride by Lily Maxton (5+ 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.
RAVENCLAW = 8.5
[ ] 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.
✔ The Matchmaker by Rexanne Becnel (4 stars) — Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: read a book that takes place in Scotland.
✔ The Runaway Princess by Christina Dodd (4.5 stars) — Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc.
Ravenclaw is my favorite houseRavenclaw vs. Hufflepuff
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The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge21 January 2016 - ?
Completed: 6/16
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.
The Girl with Ghost Eyes by M.H. Boroson (1/30)
➲ "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.
Splintered by A.G. Howard (2/7)
➲ 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.
Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll (2/11)
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.
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (2/4)
➲ 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.
The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig (1/26)
✔➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
Belle Moral: A Natural History by Ann-Marie MacDonald (1/31)
➲ 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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