The Letter's from No One: Pug's Harry Potter Reading Challenge '12

THIS SET OF QUESTIONS CLOSED 11/2/12 AT 6PM. PLEASE VISIT THE INFORMATION PAGE FOR CURRENT OPEN QUESTIONS. 

Results

Trivia
This question should have been WHO not what. Poor tortoise! I think the better question should be, why did Dudley have a tortoise?! - Tatum

Pottermore
Maybe it's the dryer, maybe the washer. I like watching our front loading washer but the dryer's booriing. Whatever it is - it's turning counter clockwise. -Oreo

Opinion/Discussion
In the words of Dudley Dursley, "Daddy's gone mad, hasn't he?" And they say I'm crazy! -Willo

Players this Round

Ingrid - Round: 20 Total: 80

Trivia - 5
Absolutely not! -Tatum
Pottermore - 5
Want to come watch the washer with me? -Oreo 
Opinion/Discussion - 15
I agree the police should be called. So who is nuttier? The old man or Vernon? hhmmm. - Willo

Mark - Round: 20 Total: 40
Trivia - 5
Well, you know. Hermio is named for a HP character and he lives in the room with the Tower Garden... - Tatum 

Pottermore - 5
As long as I'm not in it! 

Opinion/Discussion - 15
Yes, yes. I could definitely see where that would drive you insane! Especially the rooster! 

Ashley - Round: 0 Total: 30 

Trivia - 0
Pottermore - 0
Opinion/Discussion - 0

StarWormwood12755 aka Kim - Round: 30 Total: 60  
Trivia - 5
I sure hope that tortoise tucked himself in well! And at least he didn't get puked on! -Tatum
Pottermore - 10 
I do believe you are right! The scribe and I examined the chapter scene again and it appears the washer is a top loader! -Oreo
Opinion/Discussion -15
We do believe you are right. Hehe. We shouldn't laugh at the mentally unhealthy, but as it's Vernon Dursley.... -Willo 

Trivia 5 Points

What goes through the greenhouse roof? 

                                                                           -Tatum 

Pottermore 10 Points

What direction does the Dursley's washing machine turn? 

                                                -Oreo   

Opinion/Discussion 15 Points

This should be a fun one! Discuss Vernon's insanity. Remember! It's a 3 part question.

                                                                     -Willo

No Freebie right now!

I know, not fair right? But stay tuned! You never know what may arrive between now and Friday.... 

Stay up to date on the challenge by following me, Leo the Brindle Pug on Facebook. 

Update!
Happy Halloween all! In honor of how special this day is in the Wizarding World we are giving  away our favorite Pumpkin Juice Recipe! (Courtesy of Yahoo.com) 

Pug's Pumpkin Juice
(Because if it wasn't puggy, it wouldn't be cool.) 

5 Cups apple juice 
1 cup pumpkin puree 
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well. 
2. Let chill for an hour in the refrigerator. 
3. Strain if too thick or leave it "custard" style 
4. Best if served very cold 

                                                                               - Leo

The Vanishing Glass: Pug's HP Reading Challenge '12

THIS SET OF QUESTIONS CLOSED 10/29/12 AT 8PM. PLEASE VISIT THE INFORMATION PAGE FOR CURRENT OPEN QUESTIONS. 

Results

Trivia

That boa constrictor's origin was Brazil but he was born right there in the London zoo. I guess it's like me, I'm from China but was born over in Scottsdale. 

Pottermore

I guess an alarm clock wouldn't really keep you awake but it sure will wake you up and you can collect one right here in this chapter. 

Opinion/Discussion

At the end of the chapter, the Dursley's lock Harry in his cupboard for the boa constrictor incident. We've always wondered if they let him out to go to his elementary/primary school since the year hadn't ended yet. 

Players this Round

Ingrid - Round: 30 Total: 60

Trivia - 5

So where we going? Brazil or England or Both? - Oreo

Pottermore -10

Well, it was supposed to be broken.... - Willo

Opinion/Discussion - 15

This makes very good sense. Now, that cupboard sounds like the perfect size for some little pugs who play too much. - Leo 

Mark - Round: 0 Total: 20

Trivia - 0

Pottermore - 0

Opinion/Discussion - 0

Ashley - Round: 15 Total: 30 

Trivia - 5

Brazil here we come! - Oreo

Pottermore - 0

Opinion/Discussion - 10

Who wants to go to school? - Leo 

StarWormwood12755 - Round: 30 Total: 30    

Trivia - 5 

Ordering round tickets for our trip at this moment. - Oreo  

Pottermore - 10

Perfectly what I was looking to collect. - Willo

Opinion/Discussion -15

As if you could stop a wizard going to school. Silly Uncle Butthole. - Leo

Throwback

 Trivia 5 Points 

From what country did the boa constrictor originate? 

                                                              - Oreo

Throwback

Pottermore 10 Points

What can you collect that will keep you awake? 

                                            - Willo

Throwback

Opinion/Discussion 15 Points 

Do you think when Harry was locked in his cupboard he was let out to attend school? 

                                   - Leo                                                        

Freebie! 

Our scribe gave away our beautiful bookmarks we had planned for this chapter last chapter. So, our freebie this round is a personalized picture (emailed) of a Pug (of your choice) in a Harry Potter costume for every player that earns at least 15 points. 
                                                                                                  - Tatum

Please leave all your answers in the comments below this post. The official rules have been updated and can be found on the information page.  If you have not read the information page, please do so here. If you still have questions please email our scribe at amberpugs@gmail.com 

The Boy Who Lived: Pug's HP Reading Challenge '12

This set of questions closed 10/26/12 at 6pm. Please visit the information page for current open questions. 

Results
Trivia

Albus Dumbledore has a scar "above [his] left knee that is a perfect map of the London Underground.

Pottermore

The Blackbirds flutter away (chickens.)  

Opinion/Discussion
3-part opinion question 

Players this Round
Ingrid -30
Trivia - 5
Right on! - Leo 
Pottermore -10
It's because they know you're friends with me and all birds fear me. -Oreo
Opinion/Discussion -15 
I agree! I think they're almost shy around each other too, like they don't want to be too close. 

Mark - 20
Trivia - 5 
Since you're right, will you take me there? -Leo
Pottermore 
No squawking involved, sorry! -Oreo 
Opinion/Discussion -15
Whoo! Talk about a bit wild! And very funny. 

Ashley - 15
Trivia - 5
Spot on. -Leo 
Pottermore - 5
They do fly away but no squawking is heard! -Oreo
Opinion/Discussion -5
Don't forget! You have to have 3 parts to your answer to earn all 15 points. 

Trivia 5 Points 

What does Albus Dumbledore have a scar of?

                                                                                         -Leo 

Pottermore 10 Points

What do the blackbirds do when disturbed? 

                                                                                        -Oreo

Opinion/Discussion 15 Points

What is your opinion of the Professors, Dumbledore and McGonagall, relationship?

                                                                                        -Tatum

Freebie! 

Feel free to take the picture below and share it with everyone you know or turn it into a shirt  or coffee mug, you get the idea. Our scribe is attempting to create a blog button but is having problems with the code. So stay tuned!  

                                                                                      -Willo 

Please leave your answer's here in the comments or email me at amberpugs@gmail.com with your answers. In the past we have always just used the comments, however it is possible to see the correct answer before posting yourself so the question is... Which would the player's prefer? 

If we choose the email method I would post a tallying blogpost with everyone's answers just before posting the new set of questions. 

So don't forget to submit your answers this round by: 
1. Leaving a comment here
OR
2. Emailing amberpugs@gmail.com 

Also, please let us know which method of submission you prefer! A final decision will be announced tomorrow with the new set of questions!

                                                                              - The Scribe

Prize Alert: 
With only a few short hours left till the closing of these questions we have a surprise! Everyone who participates this round will receive a free bookmark. The bookmarks are handcrafted and  made to be durable. You can see an example of the designs at the following link, they are the 3 featured ones. 

http://members.outpost10f.com/~lindax/harrypotter/bookmarks.html 

Introducing the Pug's Harry Potter Reading Challenge 2012

Tomorrow night, 10/22, at 8pm the 2012 edition of the Pug's Harry Potter Reading Challenge will launch! 

I'd like to introduce our hosts: 

Our special guest host is Tatum! An APARN foster pug that is residing with us until she finds her forever home. Tatum's Pottermore name is AurorFeather29538. 

Our next host is Leo the Brindle Pug. Leo's Pottermore name is CauldronWing16796. 

Our third host is Oreo aka Houdini. Oreo's Pottermore name is CharmIce27459.

Our final host is Willo "VV". Willo's Pottermore name is MarauderSnidget3565. 

The scribe of the Challenge is Amber. Amber's Pottermore name is RoseUnicorn152. 










Things you need for the challenge: 

1. A copy of  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's or Philosopher's Stone. Audio book, paperback, ebook, but not the movie! Trust me on this one, Oreo has a wicked a sense of humor and will try and trick you with the differences. 

2. A Pottermore account (they're free!) Though this is not required it is a big part of the challenge. We would love to be your friends on Pottermore, please search for us or leave your name in the comments! 

3. A way to be sent prizes! 

4. Please read the page here on LitPool for the HP Challenge all the way through the Official Rules. I know, I know, who ever reads that? However, it's so important that we hid the prize in there. And if you don' t read it we will send Willo to bite you and you'll quickly discover for yourself that VV stands for Velcro Vampire. 

                                                                                Feel free to email us at amberpugs@gmail.com.