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1. Gryffindor, So Insane We Broke The Padded Walls!
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You do all realize that was only supposed to be a motto, right? None of you were actually supposed to try to break the walls and cause the common room to crash! And who added in the fireworks? Those really didn't help!
Regardless, as you've surely realized by now, we have a shiny new common room to play in. Actually, it's a bit too new feeling, not nearly messy enough, and way too quiet. Come on everyone. It's time to come out of hiding and start posting!
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2. Gryfftoberfest
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The best time of year - Gryfftoberfest, duh! - was interrupted by the very destructive common room collapse. We lost all contest entries received, a few cases of secret butterbeer, and I believe we're still searching for a few amnesic students.
But there was no way we were going to allow a year to pass without Gryfftoberfest! As you know by now, for this year only our annual celebration took place throughout January. Results should be up soon!
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3. Miss HOL
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The results are in! HOL has crowned the very first Miss HOL! A huge congratulations to Miss Gryffindor AND Miss HOL - Ronja Liek! She was judged in a variety of categories, including talent, style, and creativity, and came out above all the rest. Awesome job, Ronja!
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4. HOL Idol Updates
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After months and months of tough competition, HOL Idol has come to an end! Of the three finalists, two of them were Gryffindors!
Everyone be sure to congratulate Ophelia Cromwell, who came out on top! She was fantastic throughout this competition!
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5. House Cup Standings
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Sadly, we find ourselves back in last place. After a strong start with the points just rolling us into the top, things seemed to have slowed sown considerably. However, this is still one of the closest house point races in years and we can still work our way back to the top! Try out a few contests and get all that homework in!
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6. Point Opportunities
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Wouldn't this be a great time to earn some extra points? Both the HOL Library and Art Department currently have Valentine-themed contests going on. You have until the 15th to get your entries in!
Don't forget about ongoing opportunities too, such as the HOL Library Book Writing Project. Each chapter of about 300-500 words earns you 10 points and you can submit as many as you'd like!
More opportunities should pop up any day now. Until then, check out those above and do a bit of homework!
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7. Quidditch Time!
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The Gryffindor Quidditch Team was certainly amped up for the very first game of the year. On November 7th they played awesomely against a strong Slytherin and won big, 200-80. I's sure the team enjoyed their new snakeskin boots after that game!
Unfortunately, their second game on December 5th wasn't as successful. Let's just say there were absolutely no chicken fingers to devour. You'll get them next time GQT!
Congratulations to the GQT on defeating Hufflepuff 130-100! What an amazing game! We had some badger that night!
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8. New Clubs Coming Soon
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You may have noticed the hollow in which the old drama club used to reside has a whole new look. One half is cluttered with anime posters, while the other half is splattered with paint! What could this all mean?
Watch out for information coming soon on two brand new clubs starting up in Gryffindor - Anime / Asian Drama Club and Graphics Club!
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9. Term Reminders
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Congratulations, you survived the first term! Hopefully. Sign-ups for the new term began on February 1st. Be sure to check out all the new and old classes and sign-up for a few if you haven't already. Let's earn those points this term, Gryffs!