Team Bellatrix Lestrange

[Samantha]

Hey, no shame in reading romance! When I go into a slump, I usually gravitate to the romance too. Easy reading that I don’t have to think too hard on 😊

[Teresa]

No trashing Romance! I too have mental health issues and happily ever afters are about all I can stomach - they can be gritty in between but have to have a happy ending.

[Louise]

Tracking post is updated, with correct names. Thanks for fixing S/S Samantha.

Over the course of this weekend all books that haven't been used will be allocated where possible.

[Sharon]

Cheesy romance novels are always my solution to a reading slump! There are a couple series that I am reading that I just save the next books for when I need a mental break. No shame in that!!

[Louise]

Tori wrote: "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 ju..."
Any book works Tori, I find the variety of books that we as a team read fascinating. It would be pretty boring if we all read the same type of book. At the minute I'm toying with adding the Calendar Girls to my ever expanding TBR

[Tori]

good morning my lovelies! thank you for so many supportive messages yesterday. made me smile.

ive got another romance to chill too while my baby naps on me and my husband brought me a cup of tea

[Kaley]

Nothing wrong with romance! Even if they are, as you said, "a tad trashy.” I’ve gone through the entirety of the Calendar Girl series in the last week or so 🤣

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Oh I love a good romance! Something I can read and not get too involved in.

Hope you are having a better day Tori :)

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Currently Reading I Am Death

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Soory ladies, nothing I am reading works for any of the tasks we have left.

[Kaley]

Books used for the maze still count for page points, right? So if I have one used for the Slytherin maze I still post it on our thread — it just can’t count for any other tasks?

[Tori]

ive spent the day today at a garden party. lovely weather for it. ive had a couple glasses of bubbly and im hoping i can still read straight when i get home.

i took advantage og the three months for 99p offer on amazon prime day for kindle unlimited and im just having an explore of whats to offer

[Kaley]

I love Kindle Unlimited! I got it a few months back when they had a similar deal but for two months instead of three.... and I just haven’t canceled it because I love it 🤣 hope you find things you like!

[Louise]

Kaley wrote: "Books used for the maze still count for page points, right? So if I have one used for the Slytherin maze I still post it on our thread — it just can’t count for any other tasks?"

That's right, just note that it is for the maze

[Louise]

Kaley wrote: "I love Kindle Unlimited! I got it a few months back when they had a similar deal but for two months instead of three.... and I just haven’t canceled it because I love it 🤣 hope you find things you ..."

I've had KU for 3years and have found some great stuff

[Snowtulip]

Tori wrote: "ive spent the day today at a garden party. lovely weather for it. ive had a couple glasses of bubbly and im hoping i can still read straight when i get home.

i took advantage og the three months ..."

It's perfect for the romance books, I just downloaded 2 :)

[Snowtulip]

Do you think this would work for read a book something to drink on the cover



water is a drink, but wasn't sure if the fish nullifies that ;)

[Hannah]

Is there a way to search tags? I'm trying to figure out if I can complete more tasks with stuff.

[Karolyn]

Hey all! I've been quiet the past few days and wanted to check in. I got a massive migraine Wednesday and wasn't feeling well till yesterday.

But in good news, I finished my first TWT book this morning. Then I spent a few hours at our county library's book fair (a hockey arena full of books). I bought abut 25 books! Some nonfiction and a bunch of mysteries. Even three Historical romance novels written my my aunt that I haven't read yet. So... might have some romance reading in my future after all!

[Ghost in the Stacks]

I have this one: Read a book where they celebrate Halloween

[Samantha]

Abbie DiscoSuperFly wrote: "I have this one: Read a book where they celebrate Halloween"

Go for it :)

[Snowtulip]

Hannah wrote: "Is there a way to search tags? I'm trying to figure out if I can complete more tasks with stuff."

Hannah, found this page:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[M]

I finished all the dragon books. Unless someone has claimed these I can cover them over the next few days.

Read a book tagged at least 10 times as “relax” or “calm”
Read a book with "Maze" in the title or series name
Read a book with "Treasure" in the title
Read a book with a cat on the cover

[Snowtulip]

Snowtulip wrote: "Do you think this would work for read a book something to drink on the cover



water is a drink, but wasn't sure if the fish nullifies that ;)"

So any thoughts on if this book will work for drink?

[Tori]

is there a table for all the teams so far in the competition?

I'm curious how we're getting on but I don't know where to look

[Kaley]

Oh, so the book I’m reading for riddle also has the word troll in it .. so if someone is reading something that has a riddle we can always switch mine over!

[Louise]

Snowtulip wrote: "Do you think this would work for read a book something to drink on the cover



water is a drink, but wasn't sure if the fish nullifies that ;)"

I'd say it would be fine, let me double check

[Louise]

M wrote: "I finished all the dragon books. Unless someone has claimed these I can cover them over the next few days.

Read a book tagged at least 10 times as “relax” or “calm”
Read a book with "Maze" in the ..."

I'll mark these down for you

[Louise]

Kaley wrote: "Oh, so the book I’m reading for riddle also has the word troll in it .. so if someone is reading something that has a riddle we can always switch mine over!"

Troll is complete 😉

[Louise]

Tori wrote: "is there a table for all the teams so far in the competition?

I'm curious how we're getting on but I don't know where to look"

I'll post an update tomorrow with standings, had a weekend of gardening including escape-proofing the garden, so am a little behind.

[Louise]

Important ruling regarding tasks, all tasks on books are open, if you have a book that covers one of the other tasks note this in your completion Post, we just don't get any points until the first 9 sets of tasks are complete

[Snowtulip]

I've got a merman book so I'll grab that task.

[Kaley]

Louise wrote: "Kaley wrote: "Oh, so the book I’m reading for riddle also has the word troll in it .. so if someone is reading something that has a riddle we can always switch mine over!"

Troll is complete 😉"

Whoops — I was looking back in Karolyn’s post instead of yours without realizing it was the wrong one so I missed that one. Sorry!

[Snowtulip]

Tori wrote: "is there a table for all the teams so far in the competition?

I'm curious how we're getting on but I don't know where to look"

I think this is what you are looking for...looks like we are 5th in N.E.W.T :D

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

[Samantha]

Actually, I’ve got the cat book M :)

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

I can also take - Read a book where the characters attend a party

[M]

Samantha wrote: "Actually, I’ve got the cat book M :)"

Ok, no problem. I still recommend A Street Cat Named Bob. It is a great story.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

M wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Actually, I’ve got the cat book M :)"

Ok, no problem. I still recommend A Street Cat Named Bob. It is a great story."
Love that book :)

[Karolyn]

Louise wrote: "Important ruling regarding tasks, all tasks on books are open, if you have a book that covers one of the other tasks note this in your completion Post, we just don't get any points until the first ..."

Thanks for the clarification! Tori (and others).... there are a few tasks that seem well suited to romance books :)

I think there are only 3 books not spoken for in our originals 9 tasks (book with witch/wizard in title, book with cauldron on cover, and book with someone swimming on the cover)... so we'll be able to get points for other tasks really soon!!!

[Snowtulip]

I found a cauldron book, but it has a long library hold :(

But if anyone else is interested it's

[Snowtulip]

Louise wrote: "Important ruling regarding tasks, all tasks on books are open, if you have a book that covers one of the other tasks note this in your completion Post, we just don't get any points until the first ..."

Sorry, my brain isn't functioning again ;) Does this include other books, outside of our 3 chosen books? So if we finish all the tasks under our current 3 books, we can start reading for other books?

[Louise]

Snowtulip wrote: "Louise wrote: "Important ruling regarding tasks, all tasks on books are open, if you have a book that covers one of the other tasks note this in your completion Post, we just don't get any points u..."

We can use books from start of Tri-wizard against any of the tasks

[Louise]

Snowtulip wrote: "Do you think this would work for read a book something to drink on the cover



water is a drink, but wasn't sure if the fish nullifies that ;)"
You're good to go on this one, may not be very palatable, but still a drink!

[Teresa]

That's a good book and series!!

[Louise]

Tracking Post is updated for tasks. Unclaimed tasks are highlighted.

[Teresa]

I can also do Iron - Nor Iron Bars a Cage

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

I can take Witch on cover, my current read fits!

[Hannah]

I will read because it has a cauldron on the cover.

[Louise]

For those who haven't done so already



We'd like you to check in once a week to let us know that all is well, if only to say hi.
• What are you looking forward to over the next week?
• What is your current read?
• Is there anything you would like us to do to make things easier?

[Louise]

Current Standings
NEWTs: 5th
OWLs: 6th
Effort: 15th
Accolade: 13th
Merit: 12th
Services: 8th

Character Update
All banked books have now been allocated.

✔️Primary Characters - Complete

▪️Major Characters
U - 3 needed

▪️Characters
A - 1
C - 2
D - 2
E - 7
G - 1
I - 5
L - 11
N - 4
O - 6
P - 2
R - 10
S - 3
T - 2
U - 10
X - 1
Y - 5

As usual we are in need of E's, I's, O's and U's

Task Update
Task Tracking is uptodate. Unclaimed tasks are bolder.
When posting books make a note if they work for any of the other tasks.
Don't forget to stop by the Dungeon to check out the maze all players are welcome.

Good work team and Happy Reading 😀