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8:54 am - MariaAna

The Ministry is celebrating Thanksgiving! Find out how with some new activities!
We can't wait to hear what you have to think in our two newest polls, and we've got a new participation raffle and HEXperience trivia to tickle your taste buds! Run on over to the Fountain of Magical Brethren to chat up two members of site staff and ask them all your questions! Can you help the Ministry employees with their Thanksgiving celebrations? Assist them in this month's contest: 'Bring your Turkey to Work Day'.

In addition to our Errors and Glitches thread, be sure to check out our Known Bugs thread, the Broken Coding and Formatting thread, and our Homepage Polls: Let's Talk About That! thread!

We hope to see you around The Atrium soon!

Daily Prophet:: November Edition

1:24 am - athenniene cromwell

So, you want to taco 'bout food, huh? - Understandable considering that Thanksgiving and Yule are around the corner. Did you know that you can save Galleons while shopping for groceries? Want to trick your dinner guests into eating healthy without sacrificing the flavor of your dish? Be our guest because The Daily Prophet is serving a cherry delicious November issue! We have delicacies laced with poison, a new Wizarding cook-off, and even a scandal within the kitchens of the Ministry! Muffin is juicer than these articles! So, grab a copy now; you know you want a pizza this.

Interested in being featured on the Daily Prophet but missed our applications? Be our next Guest Writer and join us for an issue!

Did you miss an edition or want to re-read your favorite articles? Visit our Official Archives for all of the Daily Prophet's former issues.

If you have any concerns regarding the Daily Prophet, please contact Janelle, Mark, or Thene. You may also get in touch with Cody, Mark or Steph from Publications Management.

The Nightmare Before HEXmas

12:04 am - Edmundus

"Boys and girls of every age
Wouldn't you like to see something strange?
Come with us and you will see
This, our town of Halloween"

Residents of HEX, we invite you all to come get spooky with us as the United Shopping Forums hosts The Nightmare Before HEXmas.

Don't forget to pop over to the Quarterly Raffle, we've got prizes and House Points up for grabs! Start earning your tickets in the activities below!

Razzle Dazzle 1G Raffle | LU Activity | Holiday Drinks | The Whimsical Wyvern | Corn Maze Calamity

Caretaker Concoctions - November

10:09 am - Sammy

With a certain musical contest being under way at Hogwarts it appears that singing fever has gripped everyone within the school. It's even made it's way as far as the bathrooms. Students (and even some of our staff) can be found wandering up and down the corridors humming songs under their breath, or hiding out in the bathrooms and singing at the top of their lungs as everyone wants to take part! We hope you'll join us in Bathroom Ballads



1st Place: Wizard Radio+ 3500 House Points
2nd Place: Black Family Piano Charm + 2000 House Points
3rd Place: Mermaid Charm + 1000 House Points
4th Place: 600 House Points
5th Place: 600 House Points
6th Place: 600 House Points
7th Place: 600 House Pointss

Stay up to date with the latest happenings in Hogwarts Castle! Be sure to watch the Student Hangout Watch Thread and regularly check our Student Corkboard .

THE WELCOME CENTER

7:21 am - Oakley

This November is all about learning different languages in the Welcome Center! In our contest Unicorns are Real, you can have a go at guessing how to say 'unicorn' in 15 different languages, and chat about languages in our Monthly Discussion. Don't forget our Welcome Center Chat Threadis always open to anyone who wants a break from the hustle and bustle of life.

Our monthly Newbie Raffle for new users has heaps of prizes to be won - including the newly-added 'Plum Pack' of supplies to tend Dirigible Plums. And if you have questions as you learn your way around HEX, feel free to ask in our Q&A thread!

Fan Fiction Forum

7:15 am - desi

"Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow,
Turn this stupid, fat rat yellow."
Very little is known about how exactly a spell is created. From the wand movements to the incantation, creating a spell is an incredibly difficult process and only witches and wizards with amazing skills and an understanding of magic are able to accomplish it. Want to take a guess at how some of the greatest spells were created? Head over to November's Theme Prompt and write about it.

Are you more of a reader than a writer? Then head on over to Reader's Digest, where the audience gets to shine! Don't forget to participate in the following activities to earn tickets towards the Monthly Raffle:

Character Journals l Continue the Story | FanFic Con | Guess the Character | Picture Prompt | Writing Circle




And, of course, don't forget that participation in Author's Notes could win you an item exclusive to the Fan Fiction department!

The Grounds - November Update

8:02 pm - Brandon

The kettle is on and Hagrid is settling in for a long night with one of his baby creatures when he looks out at the edge of the Forbidden Forest. He can't make out what is out there, can you? Do you venture out to the forest this late in the evening to help Hagrid? What is out there you ask? Well, why don't you stop by Hagrid's Hut and join us for Funny Forest Fables!

Don't forget all the new activities that await you in the Grounds! Go and check out the Grounds Activity Overview for the list. You don't want to miss any of the shenanigans that are happening within the Grounds!

Finally, the Grounds now have a new incentive item - Hagrid's Keys! If you want to get your hands on this exclusive item, learn all about how to earn it over here.

November Arts & Graphics Update

1:41 pm - ragna lokisdottir

Taps microphone. Is this on? It is? Wonderful! Clears throat. We in Arts & Graphics would like to thank everyone for being there for us. After all, Hollywood glitz and glam isn't that easy! First, we'd like to thank those who made us such glamorous and gorgeous movie posters for the Graphics Challenge. You all have such an eye for detail, that it was breathtaking! Secondly - we thank you all for the fantastic movie scripts that you wrote for the Writing Challenge! Oh my, were they filled with adventure and fun! We'd also like to thank every one who participated in our monthly discussion about fame and what it means to you.

Remember to check out our Blotting the Parchment Incentive Program for a chance to earn ink spots to win our exclusive Enchanted Paintbrush!

1st Place: Floating Champagne OR Floating Champagne Glass + 3,000 House Points
2nd Place: 50,000 Galleons + 2,000 House Points
3rd Place: 25,000 Galleons + 1,000 House Points

Graphics Challenge || Writing Challenge || Weekly Prompts || AotM || Discussion

Publications Management - November Updates

9:26 am - Morgan93

Boo! This month, the Newsstand is bringing you some terrifyingly eerie activities. October's issue of The Quibbler explored the spooky world of haunted houses. Come share your thoughts about it in our discussion. Have you ever been to a haunted house?

Okay, maybe school isn't quite as scary as hauntings and ghosts, but we promise there is more spookiness in store. But first, September's WWN broadcast went back to school. Join us in the classroom and discuss all things school, classes, and learning.

Boo! Back to the spooky. The Daily Prophet spent October writing about haunted locations in Britain. Now, we need your help to solve a Murder Mystery. Can you find the clues and determine who killed the chef?

Exploring any of these haunted tasks - who says that schools can't be haunted? - will earn you tickets to The Newsstand Quarterly Raffle and a chance at some otherworldly prizes.

RPC November Updates

8:58 am - BiologicallyBeth

“Let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.”

This month in the RPC, we've taken flight into the magical realm of technology! Are you ready to soar into the unknown and explore the vast expanses of your own steampunk world whilst discovering just how far you can push the boundaries of literary writing? November's Roleplay of the Month: Tell-Tale Tools, is waiting for you to rise to the challenge.

If you'd prefer your adventure a little closer to the ground, then November's RP Freestyle: Express Yourself, might be the perfect fit for you. Seize the opportunity to design a whole new planet formed entirely from technology. Will you create the world of your dreams, or a technological nightmare?

Have you ever thought about infusing a Muggle item with magic? Well, now you have a chance to illustrate your creation in November's Lounge Contest: A New Fantastic Contraption.

Finally, don't forget to check out our tech-tastic prizes in November's Participation Raffle!

Written by Sophie and Luna.

HINT FORUMS :: NOVEMBER

8:31 am - Kasey

Words, words, words!! It's time to put your knowledge of words from all manner of categories to the test in the Games Forum. Come join us in HINT for a virtual game of scattegories. But, don't be fooled in thinking this will be easy. We've got a lot of House Points up for grabs, and you're really going to need to earn it! In a game where letters matter, time is counted, and uniqueness scores points, you'll have to focus your mind to conquer our Scattered Subjects.

There are 11,000 House Points to earn, as well as some spectacular prizes:

Social Media November Update

7:24 pm - little fox

November is here and full of fun in the #SocialMediaForum! We've got prizes, house points, and galleons ready for you to win!
Dumbledore disappeared from his office in the most dramatic way possible, going on the run from the Ministry. However, what happened after that? Where did he go? What are your theories? It's your chance to tell us, in Dumbledore on the Lam. You can create a writing piece or a graphic with a caption!

If you see snakesnitch43 fluttering about, congratulate them on being our latest Muse of the Month! What do you think of content creators on YouTube? Discuss this and more in November Monthly Musings!

November brings a new batch of monthly trivia questions! Scroll on over to I Bet The Muggles Won't Know About This! to test you knowledge on the Wizarding World!

Do you want a chance to win the fabulous Social Media exclusive item, House Points, or galleons? Visit our monthly raffle Platform Ponderings for all of the important details!

A new Social Butterfly is fluttering around HEX! Interested in earning this title and a snazzy new avatar? Check out the details here!

#SocialMediaofHEX #BeSocial

Promotions

1:39 pm - HEX Staff

It is with great pleasure that we share some exciting news with you all! HEX wouldn't run as smoothly as it does without the assistance of the fabulous moderation team. Many of our users have volunteered their time to make HEX the best it can be, and we would like to reward some of these mods with a promotion!

The following Junior Staffers are being promoted to the esteemed position of Staff Member: Brandon and Zimmy.

We also have a few Global Moderators who have been promoted to Junior Staff: KatieNumbers, Enyra, Jessica, Oakley, and Nicole Phelps!

Finally, we have a few additions to our Global Moderator team: AiyanaShandley, Beccabear1992, BiologicallyBeth, Bubblebaby, CustardApple, Hannah Abbott, Jamoki, Koumori72, and Samuel!

Congratulations, everyone! We can't wait to see what you bring to your new positions!

Magical Archives Update

11:21 pm - Dustball

November is upon us, bringing some cooler weather. But don't worry, you can warm up with some wonderful activities from the Magical Archives! No need to be burned by to keep warm, but why you could join Charlie in his Dragon Quest to pick the perfect dragons for the Tri-Wizard Cup or you can brace the cold to join other students in Documenting the Dementors aboard the Hogwarts Express.

But there's plenty more to see and do. Check out the Table of Contents to see everything the Archives forums have to offer. Participation in those might just bring you closer to winning the Book of Records.

Watch Thread || Table of Contents

More Spooky Fun

12:37 am - HEX Staff

Halloween is the favorite holiday of ghoulies, ghosties and long legged beasties... and so many of us here on HEX! It makes perfect sense then to extend the spooky festivities a few more days! We've got four spooktacular contests to help you scoop up a few extra tickets to the Holiday Booth, as well as some classic apple bobbing to bring you some treats. Keep an eye on your events for some apple bobbing tickets!

Also keep your eyes peeled... you never know what you'll stumble over...

Head on over to the Halloween guide thread to see what we've cooked up in our cauldrons this year!