Team Bellatrix Lestrange

[Karolyn]

With the whole library at my disposal, I'll help however I can! I think I'll have my current book done tonight or tomorrow and will be read you to dive in to the Tri-Wizard challenge!

[Karolyn]

So... how are we choosing the books/task we want to focus on? It looks like there is interest in Goblet of Fire (especially the dragon task) and Sorcerer's Stone (task 1 and 2) so that's a start.

Does someone just need to throw out a proposal? I'm sure I'm not the only one wanting to make sure I pick a useful book tomorrrow.

[Snowtulip]

How about our 3rd book be Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?

That way we have all three of our books picked :)

[Karolyn]

Here's an idea, but I'll do anything as long as I can avoid romance novels (sorry...). These tasks looked pretty straightforward and/or were one team members mentioned. Open to changing any of them... I'm not trying to take over :)

Sorcerer's Stone
Task 1 - Defeat the Troll
Read a book with a double L in the title - Teresa
Read a book with a baseball bat on the cover - Teresa
Read a book with “troll” in the title or text
Read a book with a only 5 word title - Karolyn

Task 2 - Get past Fluffy
Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover
Read a book MPG Music
Read a book where the main character is a musician - Teresa
Read a book with “Song” in the title - Teresa

Task 4 - Escape Devil’s Snare
Read a book with a predominately green cover - Hannah
Read a book with “Devil” in the title - Karolyn
Read a book where the title starts with S - Jade
Read a book tagged at least 10 times as “relax” or “calm” (variations are allowed)

Goblet of Fire
Task 2 - Retrieve a golden egg guarded by a dragon
Read a book with "Dragon" in the title - M
Read a book with "Dragon" in the series name - M
Read a book with a Dragon on the cover - M
Read a book with a Dragon in the book - M

Task 3 - Yule Ball
Read a book with your favorite romance hero(es)/heroine(s) or your favorite pair (Pair has to be a romantic couple in the book, not just a love interest)
Read a book with couple dancing on the cover
Read a book with a feast or dinner item on the cover
Read a book with a single shoe on the cover

Task 4 - Retrieve Treasure
Read a book with mermaids
Read a book with "Treasure" in the title
Read a book with someone swimming on the cover
Read a book with water on the cover - Snowtulip

Chamber of Secrets
Task 1 - Escape the Dursleys
Read a book with Iron in the title
Read a book with a gate on the cover
Read a book with a car on the cover
Read a book where a character escapes prison

Task 2 - Wizard’s duel
Read a book with “Witch” or “Wizard” in the title
Read 2 books with similar covers - Jade and Jade
Read a book with a deadly weapon on the cover - Karolyn

Task 4 - Attend a ghost party
Read a book where the characters attend a party
Read a book with Ghost in the title - Fandury
Read a book with Death in the title - Fandury
Read a book where they celebrate Halloween

[M]

Like I said, I can cover Goblet of Fire Task #2. I have the books lined up and can have the task finished by Saturday.

[Karolyn]

M wrote: "Like I said, I can cover Goblet of Fire Task #2. I have the books lined up and can have the task finished by Saturday."
Awesome!

[Hannah]

I was going to read River of Teeth tomorrow, it's predominantly green.

[Snowtulip]

I’ll grab water on the cover to start.

[Teresa]

I can definitely commit to those three for now :)

[Teresa]

I can also do Song!

[Hannah]

Do we have to start the book tomorrow? If not, I'm finishing up Sharp Objects, for a book that starts with S.

[Fandury]

I can do the 2 tasks with Ghost and Death in the title.

[Kaley]

I can hop in wherever needed. Once we have a set list I will look more closely at what's open and see what I can grab :)

And just FYI, unless there's a miracle I won't be able to finish all three BR I was trying to finish before the deadline, since it's 7 p.m. my time :/

I should at least be able to finish 2 of the 3 though:


If I have leftover time I may be able to cram the third one in, but I'm thinking probably not.

[Louise]

Snowtulip wrote: "So, if I understand correctly, we have to complete those 9 tasks before we are allowed to read for any other tasks? Therefore those 9 should be done quickly?

Or

As long as those 9 tasks are done ..."

We need to complete the 9 tasks (36 books) before we can claim more tasks

[Sharon]

I'm halfway through The Dressmaker and should finish today so I can start fresh for TWT tomorrow. I'll plan to just fill in wherever I can on the task lists.

[Karolyn]

Hannah wrote: "Do we have to start the book tomorrow? If not, I'm finishing up Sharp Objects, for a book that starts with S."

I don't see anything in the rules one way or another. Captains... do you know? If we can't use it here, it should work for a character spell Out... so they'll be a home for it. BTW... I really enjoyed Sharp Objects!

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Hey guys sorry I have been AWOL, I have loads of decorating work going on at home and had no time to read ;( I have got one book to add to the last round if there is still time?

For the new tasks I can take:
Read a book where the title starts with S -
Read 2 books with similar covers -

[Kaley]

If I remember correctly I think they said no banked books (but I can't find that now so I don't know where I saw it), so I'd assume that we wouldn't be able to start until after the countdown even if it wasn't finished until after.

Is there a countdown? I'm assuming it just starts when the others ends but I guess I don't know for sure.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

There is a countdown shown below, still 8 hours to go until the original task finishes. Just noticed it earlier in the thread. I assume we will need to begin it once the coundown has ended.

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

[Karolyn]

Kaley wrote: "If I remember correctly I think they said no banked books (but I can't find that now so I don't know where I saw it), so I'd assume that we wouldn't be able to start until after the countdown even ..."
I just saw the start date of the 31st... so I assumed we could start this morning. But Jade or Kaley may be right. I snooped in a few other groups and nobody seems to have a clear answer. Captains, can you clarify?

I've updated what folks have "claimed" in Post 704 above... I'll try to keep it updated.

[Kaley]

Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "There is a countdown shown below, still 8 hours to go until the original task finishes. Just noticed it earlier in the thread. I assume we will need to begin it once the coundown has ended.

https:..."

I wasn't sure if that marked both the end of the original and the start of TWT or just the end of the original, but until I hear otherwise I'm just assuming both. Thanks for linking!

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Kaley wrote: "Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "There is a countdown shown below, still 8 hours to go until the original task finishes. Just noticed it earlier in the thread. I assume we will need to begin it once the co..."

I am assuming both also from what it says or doesn't say lol!

[M]

I just finished Senlin Ascends and it fits for our first move in the maze, how do i submit it?

[Karolyn]

M wrote: "I just finished Senlin Ascends and it fits for our first move in the maze, how do i submit it?"
No idea. It looks like maybe only the captains have access? I can't even figure out where the maze tasks are...

Also, I snooped in a few other groups and it looks like people are saying it's OK to have started a book for the TWT before today/tomorrow as long as it's not finished before now. And it can't be used for a spell Out or anything. At least that's the best I can tell.

[Louise]

Going to post all books to S/S then will be back to go through Tri-Wizard details.

[Teresa]

I have a question. I can't remember the rule about combined books. For example I read Shifters' Haven: Volume 1, which is the first two books but together in paperback. In this format both books are over 100 pages (it is 273 pgs total) but separately, Luke's Surprise is 116 and Cody's Revelation is 97.

Can I count the combined paperback as neither book is available standalone as a paperback or do I need to count the kindle pages (even though that's not the version I read)?

[Louise]

Tri- Wizard Task Update

🔹Defeat The Troll

✔️Read a book with a double L in the title - Teresa
✔️Read a book with a baseball bat on the cover - Teresa
✔️Read a book with “troll” in the title or text - Snowtulip
✔️Read a book with a only 5 word title - Karolyn

🔹Get past Fluffy

Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover - Samantha
✔️Read a book MPG Music - Snowtulip
✔️Read a book where the main character is a musician - Teresa
✔️Read a book with “Song” in the title - Teresa


🔹Escape Devil’s Snare

✔️Read a book with a predominately green cover - Hannah
✔️Read a book with “Devil” in the title - Karolyn
✔️Read a book where the title starts with S - Jade
✔️Read a book tagged at least 10 times as “relax” or “calm” (variations are allowed)- M



🔸Wizard’s duel

✔️Read a book with “Witch” or “Wizard” in the title - Jade
Read 2 books with similar covers
✔️Book 1: Jade
✔️Book 2: Jade
✔️Read a book with a deadly weapon on the cover - Karolyn

🔸Take Polyjuice Potion

Read a book with a cat on the cover - Samantha
✔️Read a book something to drink on the cover Snowtulip
✔️Read a book with a cauldron on the cover - Hannah
✔️Read a book with a P and a J in the title - Hannah

🔸Attend a ghost party

✔️Read a book where the characters attend a party - Sharon
✔️Read a book with Ghost in the title - Fandury
✔️Read a book with Death in the title - Fandury
✔️Read a book where they celebrate Halloween - Abbie



♦️Retrieve a golden egg guarded by a dragon

✔️Read a book with "Dragon" in the title - M
✔️Read a book with "Dragon" in the series name - M
✔️Read a book with a Dragon on the cover - M
✔️Read a book with a Dragon in the book - M

♦️Retrieve Treasure

✔️Read a book with mermaids - Snowtulip
✔️Read a book with "Treasure" in the title - M
Read a book with someone swimming on the cover- Snowtulip
✔️Read a book with water on the cover - Snowtulip

♦️The Maze

✔️Read a book with "Maze" in the title or series name - M
✔️Read a book with a riddle in the text - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Kaley
✔️Read a book with 'Spider" in the title - Spider Louise
✔️Read a book with a key on the cover Kaley

[Louise]

Tri-Wizard Tasks are updated above, Thank You Karolyn for getting us started, swapped out two of the tasks.

Any unclaimed tasks are bolded, we need to complete these tasks before we can claim any of the others. Any book finished as of today counts for this element of Tri- Wizard

[Louise]

M wrote: "I just finished Senlin Ascends and it fits for our first move in the maze, how do i submit it?"

This part of the Tri-Wizard tournament is a House event. Books can only be completed after the new task is revealed.

Head on over to the Dungeon to participate, this is open to all.

[Louise]

Karolyn wrote: "M wrote: "I just finished Senlin Ascends and it fits for our first move in the maze, how do i submit it?"
No idea. It looks like maybe only the captains have access? I can't even fi..."

All books read need to be submitted to the books read thread, each book can only be used for one part of TT.

[Louise]

Quidditch Round 3

Head on over if you wish to play.

[Louise]

Teresa wrote: "I have a question. I can't remember the rule about combined books. For example I read Shifters' Haven: Volume 1, which is the first two books but together in paperback. In this form..."

Count the paperback

[Samantha]

So this really blew up lol I'm glad we got the books narrowed down.

Teresa, I also remember there being something about multiple books in one binding and have a couple I want to read soon, so I'll look for your answer and get back to you on it.

I'm going to go through the books I'm wanting to read and see if any fit for what we've got.

[Samantha]

So, I can for sure do the musical instrument (Piano Lessons Can Be Murder) and the cat on the cover (My Best Friend Is Invisible). I would like to go for the witch on and celebrating Halloween one, but have to admit I don't have anything earmarked for them yet. I just know those are topics I like reading.

I noticed that there was one task that said reading a book with a creepy cover, which I think I have, but I don't see that in the list, so once we have our 9 done, I have a book that can go towards that:

And I feel a bit silly asking this, but what is MPG music mean? O.o not sure what to look for there.

[Karolyn]

Louise wrote: "M wrote: "I just finished Senlin Ascends and it fits for our first move in the maze, how do i submit it?"

This part of the Tri-Wizard tournament is a House event. Books can only be..."
I don't seem to have access to the Dungeon, it says it's a secret group when I click on it. Do I/we need to be invited?

[Kaley]

I can take a book with a key on the cover:


I’m about to read Ready Player One also so I’ll see if it fits anywhere. I’m thinking it will probably have a riddle in the text, but I don’t know for sure.

[Louise]

Samantha wrote: "So, I can for sure do the musical instrument (Piano Lessons Can Be Murder) and the cat on the cover (My Best Friend Is Invisible). I would like to go for the witch on an..."

MPG means it needs to be on the books main page for it to count

[Samantha]

I’m sorry, but I’ve never heard of that term before. What’s a main page? The title page? Copyright page? Synopsis? I have no idea.

[Teresa]

Main goodreads page. The genres to the right :)

[Samantha]

Oooooooooh okay. Thank you 🙏

[Snowtulip]

One of the books I was reading had troll in the text, so I posted for that task :)

[Snowtulip]

I can read for MPG Music :)

- please note that on 8/1, music is listed MPG.

[Tori]

hi!

one of my books read hasn't gone onto the spreadsheet. the Slytherin logo has been posted a couple times since posting it.

its blame it on Bianca by Bianca del Rio. The post is pretty low down on the tenth page

[Samantha]

If Louise doesn’t check it out before I do (I’ll be home in a few hours) I’ll take a look at it Tori 😊

[Sharon]

I finished The Dressmaker which will work for the Tri-Wizard task "Read a book where the characters attend a party" (under HP and the Chamber of Secrets). I'm adding it to the books read thread now.

[Kaley]

Kaley wrote: "I can take a book with a key on the cover:


I’m about to read Ready Player One also so I’ll see if it fits anywhere. I’m thinking it will probably h..."

Actually, I'm about to start the audio of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and I know that one has a riddle in it during the maze so that could cover the riddle one if still needed. It says Hannah's name but is the book I said so I'm not sure if Hannah claimed it or not!

[Hannah]

I did not claim a riddle one. I had a title with p and j. And I just finished my book with green on the cover.

[Teresa]

I finished and posted my baseball bat and muscian :)

Now working on Song :)

[Samantha]

Hey Tori! i fixed the problem with your book. You should be able to see it now :)

[Tori]

haha, I just logged on to have a look! timing or what??

I also just wanted to apologise, my mental health has taken a nose dive and I can't face reading properly at the moment so instead, I've just been reading shameless romance but all pages count yeah? doesn't matter if they are a tad trashy?