[img align=left]https://i.imgur.com/G1Zlaae.png[/img] Welcome back to the eighth term at Wizarding! For those who don’t know me, I’m Miss Lindsey Kain and the Caretaker at Hogwarts! I hope you’re all as excited as I am! New and old faces alike, I’m eager to have you here and get to know you better. As the last survey was very popular, I’m bringing it back again and hope you enjoy it as much as the first one. Along with your sweet and short answers to the questions, please submit a HA of your OC and how she/he spent their term break!

Some rules for this challenge: 1.) Please use the questionnaire below. 2.) Keep your answers short and sweet! 3.) Include an HA where/how you spend your term break. 3.) Bonus points may be awarded to particularly clever/creative entries.

• Your Shared Avatar here * Name: Age: Place how/where you spend your term break:

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? 2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? 3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? 4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? 5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? 6. You’re walking down the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? 7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? 8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? 9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? 10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things?

Each member may submit one complete survey and one Human Avatar. Every post to successfully adhere to the rules will receive 15 House Points! Please make sure you include your house and your name in your post or you may not be awarded points.

This challenge will end Sunday, June 24th at 11:59PM!

Name: Niamh Doyle Age: 15 Place how/where you spend your term break: Camping in Ireland

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? Visiting some 'old haunts' in Ireland (we moved to Egypt when I was 2, and this is the first time I've been back to Ireland).
2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? I wanted to buy myself a new pet, but my parents refused, saying I have too many already....
3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Don't think I'm a pushover just because I'm a witch who can't fly on a broomstick 😇
4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? Use it to work on a charm that would give a second extra hour in every day - one extra hour just wouldn't be enough!
5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? Low expectations - then when something goes really well, it's a pleasant surprise
6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? Look around and see if anyone notices before picking it up! Then I'd spend half of it, and give the other half to charity.
7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? hmmmm.... I'd have to go with never being able to express yourself accurately - always telling the truth sounds like it would be more challenging.
8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? In the middle of the Quidditch pitch while a game is taking place - I have nightmares about being the team Chaser!
9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? Different food that I could put tomato ketchup on.... what, you can't believe that other students don't spend their time thinking about food, can you?
10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? My friends :)

Niamh Doyle, Gryffindor

Name: Toru Mizushima of Hufflepuff Age: 12 Place how/where you spend your term break: Most breaks are spent back in my family’s homeland of Japan. It’s lovely to see distant relatives and my grandparents.

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? My family lives on a large lake (about the size of the one here at Hogwarts). Swimming is my second favorite pastime after drawing, though our property is great for both. 2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? I rarely spend money on myself. I did however buy small gifts for my friends, as is the Japanese tradition when you travel. 3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. 4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? Swimming in the lake, if it’s not too cold. I feel most free in the water. Though if the lake is frozen over, I wouldn't mind doodling under some blankets. 5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? Neither, it’s best to prepare for either and be surprised when things turn out for the best in the end. 6. You’re walking down the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? As a second-year I don’t have access to Hogsmeade. However if I would try to find the owner immediately! 7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? Either would be fine. I can barely express myself at all when it comes to social interactions and I almost always tell the truth. Honesty is the best policy after all! 8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? Large groups always make me feel uncomfortable. I’m not really that social, but I’m trying to be better with it. It’s my goal for this semester. 9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? Thoughts are like ripples on water’s surface; they can start small but get loud and dangerous. 10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? Hahaha… I’m not very brave (or I’m sure I’d be in Gryffindor). Though I do usually pull myself together if it’s for friends or family.

Outfit Not Found Name: Nicola Stromwing House: Hufflepuff Age: 14 Place how/where you spend your term break: I got to spend most of the break at home in the U.S. reading and resting and hanging out with my family. We did do some fun things outside of home like going to movies and concerts and plays, but mostly I got to chill.

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? Reading non-assigned material and having a room to myself, not to be rude.
2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? Books, comics, cookbooks, you get the idea.
3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Embrace the tech of the muggles and mingle among them more because they have cool ideas too.
4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? Read...
5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? Um, neither. My mom says that when you have larger goals you need lot of steps you can celebrate on the way up or you will have a big chance of failing. Expectations are kind of the same so I try to roll with things and not expect high or low.
6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? Try to find the owner and if I can't then turn it in to the authorities.
7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? Always say the truth. I usually do anyway and trying to express myself is terrible enough already.
8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? Oh, golly, on a stage. So many eyes on me. Nope.
9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? I tell myself stories or worry over everything. Sometimes I also go over the school stuff we are supposed to memorize so I have it down.
10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? My family. They really support me. I don't know what I would do without them.

Name: Ylva Blackmane Age: 17 years old House: Ravenclaw Place how/where you spend your term break: Hunting, doing werewolf stuff in the dark woods of Norway.

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? Stargazing
2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? Nope.
3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Stay wild, moon child.
4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? Rune casting
5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? Low expectations, it can only get better.
6. You’re walking down the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it?
7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? Rather always tell the truth than being unable to express myself accurately.
8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? Cocktail party with snobs
9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? Life and Death
10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? My drive to get more/better common knowledge

2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? New clothes, naturally. And some new jewelry and books and quills and tea cups and paintings and... Sorry, this is meant to be a short answer. Why would you include this question if you want short answers?

3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Never mix a sleeping draught and a fanged frisbee. Don't ask why. Just don't do it.

4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? The same things that I do with the other 24, I suppose. If it was there every day wouldn't we be accustomed to it? Maybe we could test the theory and start thinking of days as being 23 hours long and set aside the 24th as something 'extra' special?

5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? That depends. I always have high expectations of myself. Expectations of others are discovered and changed over time. As for places or experiences, why have any expectations at all? They only blind us to what we might otherwise find. Honestly, I would never have discovered my favorite green-black ink if I’d turned my nose up at the dingy windows of Bat Spleens and Other Things.

6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? It's only 40 galleons. I'd just leave it where it is, likely wondering about the possibilities of the person who left it.

7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? ink blot

8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? The muggle world. I certainly don't belong there. Especially without my wand. Or in a place without coffee. Especially without my wand. Or in a small town with no fashion sense... without my wand! Maybe I should change this answer to 'anywhere without my wand?'

9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? Oh, those thoughts aren't for sale.

10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? I never thought trying new things took courage until I saw others struggling with leaving the safety of what they knew. Is new frightening?

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Name: Charlotte Abernathy (Ravenclaw) Age: 16 Place how/where you spend your term break: Spent exploring the New Zealand countryside.

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? Visiting family and spending time in the countryside in New Zealand. 2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? Bought myself a new journal. 3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Magic is great, but be sure to enjoy the magic of the natural world around you. 4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? Sleep 5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? low expectations 6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? Turn it in to the local authorities. 7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? express yourself accurately 8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? In a practical exam that I am failing miserably. 9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? My horses left at home with my parents. 10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? My father.

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? Not much, really. I prefer being at Hogwarts, and away from my family. I spent most of my time studying for next term, or tending my plants in the old greenhouse on the manor grounds. Plants make better company than my sister or father. 2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? Yes, I bought a young albino python from a muggle pet shop over the summer. It's lonely being me; I thought I could use a friend. Her name is Princess. 3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Mind your own bloody business. Everyone cares too much about what everyone else is up to. They forget about their own lives, and what really matters. 4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? I would work on my flying. I don't really give my quidditch practice enough attention. I'll get kicked off the slytherin team at this rate.
5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? Having low expectations means you were right all along, or you will be pleasantly surprised. But then, I'm a pessimist so don't ask me. 6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? it depends. If someone saw me snatch it, I would hand it over to the keeper of the nearest shop. If not... Well, I always love shopping for new jewelry. 7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? I already live the first option every day. Being a legilimens, I always know the truth of others' thoughts and often struggle with ways to pretend that I don't really know what's in their heart. ...Which leads to more than a few misunderstandings. 8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? Stupid pure-blood garden parties and balls. I don't like being around crowds, and I'm something of a black (white?) sheep among my family's acquaintances. I usually find a quiet corner and sulk. 9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? How much I hate being alone. 10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? The only thing that motivates me is how much I don't want to be like the rest of my family, and how badly I want to get away from them and the life they have planned for me. I will do anything to avoid that.

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Name: Harmony Ingalls, Gryffindor Age: 17 Place how/where you spend your term break: At home on the computer making new videos for YouTube

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? I enjoyed being able to make videos and connect with my fans. Also lets be real, not having to do school work is a major plus! 2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? I mean, I really can't go so long without buying myself new things, especially because I love to do building projects. Dad and I built some birdhouses together so we got the supplies for those. 3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Don't be afraid of innovation! If you're scared to try new things then you'll never have new experiences! 4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? Probably sleep, I mean who wouldn't? 5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? I believe that you get what you put out into the world. If you are constantly a stick in the mud then you will have a bad time. Be optimistic and you will see the universe reward you! 6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? I mean to be fair, Hogsmeade is pretty big. I guess I could look around and see if anyone looks like they lost something, then I would keep it. 7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? I would die if I could never express myself. I'll take the truth, I guess. 8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? I mean I feel pretty out of place at Hogwarts to be honest. Not being able to use technology for such a long time is pretty awful. Get out of the dark ages, wizards! Come on! 9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? How best to grow my business while also helping where I can. 10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? The fact that I love trying new things. I try to make myself do one new thing a day! Even if it fails, I don't have to do it again.

Outfit Not Found Name: Magnus Lee -Ravenclaw Age: 13 Place how/where you spend your term break: Went to Africa with family

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? the aquarium.
2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? Got a pet zebra as a gift.
3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Er, i dunno--don't be mean to werewolves.
4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? guess it depends on where it were added.
5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? Low.
6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? Give it back.
7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? I don't really know what this means.
8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? I almost always feel outta place.
9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? No comment.
10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? No one/nothing. I don't like trying new things.

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Name: Callista Zabini, Slytherin House

Age: 16

Place how/where you spend your term break: Tokyo, San Francisco, London, Rome, Tuscany

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break?

I don't know!!!!

My sister Fiammetta took us (myself and Juliana Malfoy) to Tokyo and to San Francisco to shop, and Liane and I went to a tea party in San Francisco for the anniversary of their Angelic Pretty shop branch where we had lots of fun, even though most of the people there were muggles. We also went to a lot of concerts. The picture I am sending in with my survey was taken there.

We also stopped by Ilvermorny so Liane could visit someone she'd been collaborating with on some Arithmancy research. It was so weird to be there again without everyone else from here, or with Tiferet and the other Alexandrians (except for Niamh because she goes here now).

But my favourite part of the trip might have been when we went to Rome and met up with Blaise who took us up to Tuscany, where the main branch of our family still lives. The countryside is lovely, the apple tree that Lady Dracaena planted after the Great War is still there, and Liane chased Rufio and Mercutio all over the place on her broom, because she goes mad if you put a Snitch in front of her. As everyone knows who's ever watched Durmstrang's Quidditch team.

2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it?

I bought a lot of things. Mostly clothes. But there was a raffle at the tea party and I WON a purse, which was pretty exciting.

3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be?

We need to learn and understand technology. Don't be afraid of muggles because they used to want to burn us at the stake. But maybe we should be more concerned about nuclear weapons and global warming, because if they destroy the whole planet, I don't know how we can possibly survive. The internet is AMAZING and I don't understand why more of us don't choose to learn about it. Yoga is nice, but I wish we spent more time in Muggle Studies talking about things that have the potential to impact everyone--either for the better, like the Internet, or for the worse, like nuclear warfare and global warming.

4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it?

Keep caught up on my studies because there is no way we are all going to do well in our lessons if we can't even go to the library after 9:30. If it was after 9:30, I'd probably spend it sewing.

5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations?

Why is this even a question? Sure, if you have low expectations, you don't get disappointed a lot, but only because you don't care about anything.

6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it?

That depends on whether or not there's a way to find out who the pouch belonged to and get it back to them. Being honest is not only morally right but will win you more friends, trust and influence as your life goes on. But if there's no identifying information, magical or otherwise, that's 40 galleons I didn't have yesterday.

7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth?

If you are cursed so that you can't lie, but you don't want people to know what you're thinking or doing, you can always choose not to say anything, or to change the subject of the conversation, or to tell the truth judiciously.

If you are cursed so that nobody can understand what you say, there is no way around that except to break the curse.

8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in?

I am pretty sure I wouldn't know what to do with myself at the South Pole. Although penguins are cute.

9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone?

How my family is doing, or how Liane is doing, or what people I see when we're not at school are up to.

10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things?

My older sister Fiammetta. She's fearless. There's a story she tells about how she had to argue with the Hat not to put her in Gryffindor because nothing much scares her. She just gets determined and angry instead.

Outfit Not Found Name: Chell Belliveau House: Ravenclaw Age: 17 Place how/where you spend your term break: Back home reading on the swing my dad built, and spending quality time with my friends and family.

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? Spending time with my parents and muggle friends. 2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? Yes! A few new books on dragons. 3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Pay close attention to detail! 4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? Spend more time with my friends. 5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? Low expectations - that way you'll never be disappointed. 6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? Honeydukes shopping spree! 7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? Always say the truth. 8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? Anywhere where I don't know anyone.
9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? "I hope Noodles is having a good day!" 10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? The fear of not knowing. If you try nothing new, you'll never know if you enjoy or are good at said things.

Questionnaire Outfit Not Found HUFFLEPUFF Name: Luck Bee Age: 14 Place how/where you spend your term break: Hiking in Europe

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? Seeing the beautiful mountainous landscape.

2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? Some little souvenirs from a town local to where the hike was. Keychains and whatnot.

3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Give muggles a chance :)

4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? Sleep!

5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? Probably low. Then everything more than that is a pleasant surprise.

6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? Look around for someone nearby who could have dropped it first.

7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? Always have to say the truth. Expressing myself can be hard enough as it is, and I tend to tell the truth anyway.

8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? At first, it was the magical world. I didn’t think I belonged here at first, but my ability to perform magic says otherwise. Still, probably at some highly magical pureblood gathering would be uncomfortable.

9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? Lizards.

10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? The idea that I’ll never know what it’s like or if I like it or not if I never try.

Questionnaire Outfit Not Found Name: Parker Lange Age: 14 Place how/where you spend your term break: The Yongala, Australia - Exploring a shipwreck off the coast of Queensland

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? Spending time with my dad. He's the captain of a magical ocean research vessel and is often away. 2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? A new bathing suit, because I can never have too many! 3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Always wear sunscreen. 4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? Alternate between practicing my Mermish and Underwater Charms. 5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? High expectations of course. You really expect a Slytherin to say otherwise? 6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? Do all that you can to return it to its owner but don't go crazy over it. Especially don’t turn it in to anyone but the owner! If I ended up keeping it, I'd buy some small gifts. My parents keep my pocket money topped up while I'm away at school anyway, and I never really want for much to be honest. 7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? Never be able to express myself accurately. Most people can't handle the truth. 8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? Cooped up indoors all the time. I'd go stir crazy with cabin fever! The world is such an amazing place and its wonders are wasted on so many people. 9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? How my mom is doing. I miss her and we write each other a lot when I’m at school. 10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? I get the courage to try new things from being rewarded by those experiences.

Parker Lange, Slytherin

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Name: Lysandra Linrëthil Age: 17 Place how/where you spend your term break: Back home in the Elven Forest

Lysandra, Ravenclaw

Name: Jona Fletch Age: 11, but like 12 in 4 days Place how/where you spend your term break: camping at Strathclyde Loch

1. What did you enjoy doing most on term break? Camping alone with Duncan by the river. Teaching her some new tricks and really bonding. My uncles stopped by once a day to make sure everything was okay and that I had food, but they got that I really needed to time to myself, too.

2. Did you buy something new for yourself while not at school? If yes, what was it? Allen bought me a fishing pole that he charmed to make the hook more enticing to fish.

3. If you could give one piece of advice to the wizarding world, what would it be? Don’t let the muggles get you down?

4. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? SLEEP. Or maybe create a fourth meal? Breakfast, lunch, dinner...supper?

5. What's better, having high expectations or having low expectations? Not sure. I try to have high expectations and hope for the best, but I think life experience have molded me into always expecting the worst, if I’m being honest. And I guess that’s okay, too. It’s makes the good stuff even better when that happens.

6. You’re walking down the the streets of Hogsmeade and find a pouch with 40 galleons inside. What do you do with it? Stock up on a bunch of candy to share in the Hufflepuff Common Room!

7. Would you rather never be able to express yourself accurately or always have to say the truth? I kinda already say what comes to my mind. And it doesn’t always work out the best, but...I think people know I’m being genuine in that way which to me is way better than not being able to properly express yourself. Did that answer the question? The second one, then.

8. In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in? Ravenclaw Common Room; not that I have anything against Ravenclaws - my best friend is one! But….they’re kind of exhausting sometimes. Like, they make me feel confused all the time and most of them just think in a really different way than how my mind works. And they’re always making theories and questioning life and I just wanna, like, live life, ya know? Why do you have to go around questioning all the time? Why can’t we just take it as face value and appreciate what we know is there? So, I feel like being in the brain bubble that is the Ravenclaw Common Room would just put me in the middle of all that and I’d probs get overwhelmed and and literally go insane.

9. What's a common thing that you think about when you're alone? I try not to think to deeply when I’m alone. I don’t....I don’t like what I think about. Family and stuff.

10. Who or what gives you the courage to try new things? My friends! Other Hufflepuffs. Rivalry and competition is always good motivation, too.

sauvage / Hufflepuff