Wizarding Times - Through a Lion's Eyes

Through a Lion's Eyes
by Jessie Barren, Gryffindor Prefect

Last issue, we dealt with the end of a term. This time, it's the beginning of another.

The new term has brought with it all that marks the beginning of a school session, and then some. With more classes than ever that have the students spoilt for choice, fresh batches of newbies, a new race for the Cups, and the Orientation program that has already and successfully marked the beginning of HOL school year 2004-05.

In Gryffindor House also, the level of activity has considerably increased. With the new prefect dens gearing up and rearing up for the year, the Gryffindor Study Group Organisation finally opening its doors to the Gryffindors, and tryouts on for the Quidditch team and the cheerleading squad, it's back-to-school time for the lions once again. We take this opportunity to bring you a few words of wisdom from Miss Perfect, your friendly neighbourhood know-it-all.

It has recently come to the notice of Miss Perfect that not everyone is as well behaved as she in the Great Hall, which, if she may add, is one of the leading places in the school for a student to mix and mingle with their fellow schoolmates, to make friends and blend in, and of course, to display the best of one's manners. Perhaps a few dos and don’ts will help guide the students through the rich traditions of the Great Hall of the school. Let's begin at the beginning.

When you hurry into the Great Hall for your breakfast at the last moment with your broomsticks, telescopes, overloaded schoolbags, etcetera etcetera please try to avoid barging in between the crowd at your house table out of the blue. In any case, say "Excuse me" to the guy you just whacked as soon as he regains consciousness again.

The mortally hungry ones, if you can't help gobbling through your food, your friend's food and your neighbour's food, at least do not spill it down the neck of the person beside you, especially if they are armed with plates of their own. When every seat at your table, except the one beside you is filled, please move your books, quills, routines, mirror, comb, hat, tissue box, nail polish, hair mousse, homework, remembrall, etcetera etcetera onto your own lap so that the next person can sit down.

Those doing last-moment homework, please do not ask others to look up words in their dictionaries, to solve calculations on their seats and plates, to tie your shoelaces, or to brush your hair, especially not those who are sleeping.

Those fond of singing, please do not choose songs whose verses repeat themselves over and over and over. Those playing footsie, aim carefully. Those chewing gum, do not pull strands out of your mouth and point at them making strange noises. Who knows? Miss Perfect just might be sitting near you.

In conclusion, let us all have good manners and make every moment in the Great Hall as perfect as Miss Perfect is.




Hufflepuff Current Events The Dos and Don'ts The Fruit Bowl Tournament Through a Lion's Eyes Meet the Angels Introducing Dumb and Dumber Magical Creatures The Crafty Badger Parker! Huffle Fun #untitled Fashion Horoscope About Us		Through a Lion's Eyes by Jessie Barren, Gryffindor Prefect Last issue, we dealt with the end of a term. This time, it's the beginning of another. The new term has brought with it all that marks the beginning of a school session, and then some. With more classes than ever that have the students spoilt for choice, fresh batches of newbies, a new race for the Cups, and the Orientation program that has already and successfully marked the beginning of HOL school year 2004-05. In Gryffindor House also, the level of activity has considerably increased. With the new prefect dens gearing up and rearing up for the year, the Gryffindor Study Group Organisation finally opening its doors to the Gryffindors, and tryouts on for the Quidditch team and the cheerleading squad, it's back-to-school time for the lions once again. We take this opportunity to bring you a few words of wisdom from Miss Perfect, your friendly neighbourhood know-it-all. It has recently come to the notice of Miss Perfect that not everyone is as well behaved as she in the Great Hall, which, if she may add, is one of the leading places in the school for a student to mix and mingle with their fellow schoolmates, to make friends and blend in, and of course, to display the best of one's manners. Perhaps a few dos and don’ts will help guide the students through the rich traditions of the Great Hall of the school. Let's begin at the beginning. When you hurry into the Great Hall for your breakfast at the last moment with your broomsticks, telescopes, overloaded schoolbags, etcetera etcetera please try to avoid barging in between the crowd at your house table out of the blue. In any case, say "Excuse me" to the guy you just whacked as soon as he regains consciousness again. The mortally hungry ones, if you can't help gobbling through your food, your friend's food and your neighbour's food, at least do not spill it down the neck of the person beside you, especially if they are armed with plates of their own. When every seat at your table, except the one beside you is filled, please move your books, quills, routines, mirror, comb, hat, tissue box, nail polish, hair mousse, homework, remembrall, etcetera etcetera onto your own lap so that the next person can sit down. Those doing last-moment homework, please do not ask others to look up words in their dictionaries, to solve calculations on their seats and plates, to tie your shoelaces, or to brush your hair, especially not those who are sleeping. Those fond of singing, please do not choose songs whose verses repeat themselves over and over and over. Those playing footsie, aim carefully. Those chewing gum, do not pull strands out of your mouth and point at them making strange noises. Who knows? Miss Perfect just might be sitting near you. In conclusion, let us all have good manners and make every moment in the Great Hall as perfect as Miss Perfect is.