Emily Spencer

Top House Points Winners for October: 10. Willow Black-103 points 9. Emily Spencer-120 points 8. Nevely Goyle-127 points 7, Alazne Axton-130 points 6. Louis Walles-176 points 5. Professor Will Lestrange-240 points 4. Eveline Roona-300 points 3. Jakstilt Gemstone-335 points 2. Victoria Rivera-626 points And the winner is RIVER FENWICK with an impressive 859 points! Congrats to all the winners; GO SLYTHERIN!

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I couldn't resist! Color Winnie and his prized pumpkin pie and post in the thread below. An extra 2 scales if you tell him hello; 5 extra scales if you leave a message for him. Direct Link

November brings about one of my favorite holidays-Thanksgiving! It is a time to reflect and give thanks for all the good in our lives. Even if you don't celebrate the holiday itself, it's nice to think about those things, isn't it?! (Say yes lol) So for this task, use your creativity to give thanks for anything (or anyone) for which you are thankful. How you do so is up to you. It can be via graphics, poetry, a paragraph (at least 100 words) or anything else, as long as the work is original and HOL-appropriate. Please post your submissions below.

Grab your luggage and packages, folks! After weeks of travel, we have finally arrived back home at the Castle. We hope you've enjoyed your jaunt through the spooky and macabre and look forward to seeing you again in the future! You brave folk managed to rack up a good number of scales! Here are the final tallies: Adeline Morior-160 scales Chrissy Kay-2 scales Ellie Vernez-110 scales Emerald Wolvenhowl-10 scales Emily Spencer-148 scales Galena May-196 scales Katherine Laurier-10 scales Luna Ravenlong-10 scales Maria Williams-110 scales Professor Scarlet Leslie-Lewis -56 scales Professor Tarma Amelia Black-200 scales Professor Will Lestrange-198 scales River Fenwick-182 scales Skylar Peyton-50 scales Zephyrion Moonwhisper-50 scales We also promised some shiny awards, so without further ado: Haunted Tour Awards Adeline Morior Ellie Vernez Emily Spencer Galena May Maria Williams Professor Tarma Amelia Black Professor Will Lestrange River Fenwick Specter Spotted Awards: Adeline Morior Galena May Professor Tarma Amelia Black Professor Will Lestrange River Fenwick Again, thank you for traveling with us! Emily & River

The answer is bird of paradise. Due to unexpected RL circumstances, this was the last trivia question (which I suppose is rather obvious). Thank you for playing along!

Answer: 24. 1965 Day 22: 25. Native to South Africa, Strelitzia Reginae is an ornamental plant more commonly known by what three-word name?

As said before, I agree that the writer of this diary entry must have been one of Charle's wives. The tone suggests that she was apprehensive about his return, perhaps fearing that she had done something to upset him earlier. From what we have read about the man, I cannot blame her, as he seems to possess a very vile and explosive temper. Actually, it could have been anything really, something as insignificant as a flower arrangement not perfectly centered, a spot on the silverware, or a chipped vase. I would like to think that it was nothing at all and that her fears were ungrounded. Perhaps Charles waved at her as she stared out the window, then rushed upstairs to assure her that nothing was amiss. He laughed fondly at her worries and dried her tears with a gentle hand. In a perfect world, that would have been the scenario. However... I think that the reality was much more grim. In all likelihood, he did rush up the stairs, but instead of loving arms and smiles, he rebuffed her violently, shaking her with a firm hand until she fell off the balcony to her death. I don't think this was his motive (to kill her), but I cannot see him being overly upset about it either.

To be honest, the farthest thing from my mind was the ghostly lady and the child she was holding. Don’t get me wrong; I found the story fascinating, but my mind was preoccupied with all of the beautiful architecture and decorations surrounding me. I know, I know, we are here specifically for the purpose of encountering the supernatural, but my mind tends to wander in a million different ways at any given time. I let out a cry of surprise as I rounded the corner and nearly slammed straight into the lady herself. She took a step back rapidly, tightening her grip on the child in her arms. Once we both had a chance to recover, we began to walk slowly down the hall, conversing in low tones. She confirmed that the child was her own dear son, or her memory of the boy he once was. A mother’s love is a powerful thing, and although she never saw him again, she cherished him even after death. She was surprisingly forthcoming with her story and seemed very eager that it be told and remembered. A promise made, a promise kept; peace be with you and yours, my ghostly friend.

Vetkoek is a South African food that's similar to Caribbean Johnny Cakes, Dutch oliebolle, American doughnuts, and Mexican sopaipillas. You can use either sweet or savory flavors as the center. Recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups lukewarm water ¼ cup white sugar 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 7 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 3 cups oil for frying Directions: 1. Mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and bubbles slightly, about 5 minutes. 2. Sift together flour and salt in a large bowl. 3. Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover bowl with a clean cloth and let dough rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. 4. Pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a tennis ball; roll until smooth. Flatten ball of dough until it is palm-sized; set aside on a floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough. 5. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 6. Fry in hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Cook’s Note You may need to add more flour or water while kneading to achieve a bread dough consistency.

Answers: 22. 1652 23. Cows Day 21: 24. In what year did William Fehr donate his private collection of works of art on paper (watercolors, prints, and drawings) to the people of South Africa?