FIRST TASK RESULTS – 2ND AND 1ST PLACES – BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP

In 2nd position, and earning 40 points, is:

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HUFFLEPOST

Grades:

Lyrics: 13.38888889/15

Video: 9/15

Presentation: 15.05555556/20

Total: 37.444/50

WHAT THE JUDGES HAD TO SAY:

Let me just first say that this is absolutely lovely! Both the lyrics and the sound of it are very soft and sweet, which I think suits Hufflepost just perfectly. There are motives of friendship and standing up for each other, which are some of the most important original Hufflepuff values. The video is rather simple, but overall this is definitely an amazing entry. Great job!

 

Lovely singer again! Love that the instrumental is also recorded by you guys. Love how creative you have been with the lyrics!

 

The pictures are really cute. The HP analogy was very satisfying and I screamed at Butterbeer.

 

Lyrics were amazing, sticks with the whole idea of the theme. Decent video to come with the lyrics (a bit boring though), and a nice touch replicating the Ukulele!

 

Let me just first say that this is absolutely lovely! Both the lyrics and the sound of it are very soft and sweet, which I think suits Hufflepost just perfectly. There are motives of friendship and standing up for each other, which are some of the most important original Hufflepuff values. The video is rather simple, but overall this is definitely an amazing entry. Great job!

 

 

 

WHICH MEANS, OUR WINNERS FOR THE FIRST TASK, AND EARNING 50 POINTS, ARE…

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SLIKERIN! CONGRATULATIONS!

Grades:

Lyrics: 10.61111111/15

Video: 12.77777778/15

Presentation: 16.11111111/20

Total: 39.5/50

WHAT THE JUDGES HAD TO SAY:

First off, How To Be A Heartbreaker is definitely my favorite song out of those four, but I tried being as objective as possible. I like the lyrics, they’re just what Slikerin should be about – boasting, threatening, cunning – things like that. Also the video is pretty funny. I’m very glad that I wasn’t disappointed at all and you guys did my favorite song justice!

 

I love the video, especially the parts when they dance  Great job  The best one 

 

Great synchronization with the song, lyrics were impeccable, music video was fun to watch and listen to (although not a full grade since it’s an already existing video and video editing is very common these days)

 

I would have appreciated if the lyrics were a bit more original but the video was amazing! And the mic drop at the end… The chaleur!

 

Given a very operable instrumental, could have come up with more creative lyrics. The video was entertaining to watch until the clips started repeating. Lyrics could have been incorporated in the work or Slikerin could have somehow been asserted via a clever trick.
It just didn’t feel very representative of “Slikerin” as a House.

 

AMAZING video! Congratz! Love the lyrics, verry funny

 

AND THAT CONCLUDES THE RANKINGS FOR THE FIRST TASK! ONCE AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE HOUSES FOR THEIR AMAZING WORK.

OVERALL, HUFFLEPOSTS HAD THE BEST SCORES FOR LYRICS, AND SLIKERINS FOR THE VIDEO AND PRESENTATION. FOR THIS REASON, THEY EACH EARN 5 AND 10 ADDITIONAL HOUSE POINTS RESPECTIVELY!

AS THE HEADMASTER WHO HAS ASSISTED ALL OF THE HOUSES THROUGH THEIR PROCESS, I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GRANT GRYFFINDRAFT 5 POINTS FOR BEING THE BEST TEAM WORKERS IN THIS TEAM CHALLENGE. I’M SORRY ABOUT HOW THIS TURNED OUT FOR YOU GUYS, YOU DID WONDERFULLY, BUT THERE HAD TO BE A LAST PLACE.

TASK 2 WILL BE REVEALED SOON! HINT: GET YOUR DETECTIVE GLASSES READY!

 

FIRST TASK RESULTS – 3TH PLACE – BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP

In 3rd position, and earning 35 points, is:

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RAVENCLICK

 

Grades:

Lyrics: 9.638888889/15

Video: 12.55555556/15

Presentation: 14.55555556/20

Total: 36.75/50

WHAT THE JUDGES HAD TO SAY:

 Definitely my favorite video! It’s very creative and nicely executed, and I love that it’s actually handmade. I also like this particular instrumental for the song – it fits the task better than the original one. The song sounds cute and even though I feel the lyrics could be a tad better, I still like them.

 

Creative way to present the lyrics! Love it

The lyrics were cringey at times and could have been more creative. The video was FANTASTIC. BRILLIANT. Incredibly creative visuals.

Except the chorus, the lyrics were below average; could have done a better job. However the video really makes up for it since it is by far the most worked on (P.S. you could have made it digitally, saves time 😉 ). As for the song, it is really suitable for this house.

Next up… the final rankings!

 

FIRST TASK RESULTS – 4TH PLACE – BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP

In 4th position, and earning 30 points, is:

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GRYFFINDRAFT

 

Grades:

Lyrics: 10.77778/15

Video: 10.66667/15

Presentation: 14.72222/20

Total: 36.16667/50

WHAT THE JUDGES HAD TO SAY:

The song works well for Gryffindraft because it’s energic and “powerful”, but I felt like it had more potential for lyrics. I liked the way the video is made as lyrics appearing on parchment, it definitely gives it a Harry Potter vibe. Also, the layered vocals sound pretty cool, and I kind of wish I could hear a better recording of the song because I’m sure it would sound even more awesome. Keep up the good work!

 

The Lyrics were spectacular. It’s nice how the project revolved around both the HP House and the Blogger’s version of the House. The analogy seemed very safe but very comfortable. The way Gryffindor related Art was well placed.

 

Nice singer! Wish you would have been a bit more creative with the video.

 

Probably would have given them less points if they didn’t pick that song. It’s fast, rock, powerful and it gives me a totally different opinion.

 

Couldn’t think of a better song to use, great choice. Lyrics need some work-over; you can’t just replace a word with another and call it a day. Video was really good(for an already generated slideshow) and singing is almost perfectly coordinated.

 

Next up… 3rd place!

 

 

 

 

FIRST TASK RESULTS – BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP

THE FIRST TASK IS OVER… AND THE RESULTS ARE IN!

BUT BEFORE I POST THEM (HAHAA), I need to say, thank you all SO. MUCH. for participating and engaging in out first House Cup. I was present with all of the houses and you all did AMAZING. TRULY. I didn’t expect this much work and passion to come from you for this game. It just goes to show how great our small community is. I hope you all have started making friendships within the game, and that it will go on even after it’s over!

Here is what one of the judges, who happens to be the Slaytherin Nights Head of House in the GagaDaily House Cup I took part in, had to say about your submissions as a whole:

This task sounded so fun to me ever since I read the details, and I really hope it was fun working on it. In my opinion all the teams did an amazing job and put their hearts into it, which I’m very happy about – the spirit is essentially what makes or breaks the game. All the entries were creative and I enjoyed listening to/watching all of them. The task is definitely a bit subjective and the ratings will always be subjective to the judge’s point of view. All that being said, all submissions had their better and “worse” parts, and I tried to objectively rate them, but I definitely don’t dare say that what I said about them is the absolute truth and that I can’t be wrong. Let me finish by saying that I think you all did great and if you keep this up, the game will be great and enjoyable no matter who wins.

Now, time for serious business. Ladies and gentlemen, the ranking will begin in a few moments, starting with the 4th place up to the first.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERY TEAM!

FIRST TASK: MAGICALLY MUSICAL – BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP

IT IS THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!

STUDENTS SCURRY THROUGH THE HALLS, GATHERING AROUND THE DASHBOARDS TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY HAVE THROWN THEMSELVES INTO.

FIRST TASK: MAGICALLY MUSICAL

You and your Housemates will decide upon one song. Any song. Your Head of House will make the final decision and report the song back to me.

The song you pick will then become the theme song to your house throughout this competition.

But wait! You’re not gonna sneak away that easily.

You and your team mates are going to change the lyrics of the song to fit your house.

No holds barred: you can come up with anything you want, from boasting your house values to roasting the other houses…

 

And the best part is (at least for me it is)…

You are going to be recording this song!

Nevermind your singing skills, you need to give it LIFE. You can either pick a member to sing the whole song, make it a duet, assign each part to each member, or even get a friend of yours to sing it.

The song must be uploaded to any video platform you feel comfortable with, and will be accompanied by a video. The video can be anything you want, from a slideshow to a lyric video to an actual music video.

Seeing as this is your first task and I want you to do your best, you will have ten days to submit your entry.

Throughout the competition, the tasks will be judged by a panel of independent judges who will be completely unbiased.

Points will be given for the song choice, the cleverness of the lyrics, the creativity of the video, and the presentation as a whole.

Points will be distributed as such:

1st Place: 50 points

2nd Place: 45 points

3rd Place: 35 points

4th Place: 30 points

DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 11:59 PM EST.

ANY HOUSE THAT FAILS TO SUBMIT BEFORE THE DEADLINE WILL HAVE ITS TASK POINTS REDUCED BY HALF, REGARDLESS OF POSITION.

ANY HOUSE THAT FAILS TO SUBMIT IN TWO DAYS’ TIME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE TASK.

REMINDER: ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER TO BLOGWARTS BOARDS!

If you haven’t already, make sure to:

1. Visit blogwarts.boards.net,

   Register to the forum,

2. Go to the Welcome thread,

3. Follow the links to your House Common Rooms,

4. Register A SECOND, SEPARATE registration to your House forum,

5. Wait to be approved and start taking part in the task.

BLOGWARTS STUDENTS:

Tara – GRYFFINDRAFT HEAD OF HOUSE

L – GRYFFINDRAFT PREFECT

AnnonymousBlog

Shivani.

thchicwithbluehair

thewondrouslifeofalliem

Chloe Lauren

Zoe2600

Gretaawhitaaker

Eve @ Twist in the Taile

ImaginaryplacesonpaperImaginaryplacesonpaper

LittleBlog

hallsofivy

Briana

itsabunthing

Zada

aprmcl

Zyphira

InkpenDaisy

Tanya Sahay

Rants, Raves and Rambles

Keira – RAVENCLICK HEAD OF HOUSE

Luna – RAVENCLICK PREFECT

I Am Donovan

Selfie

Oy30

Aspen

Plethoricate

Jessica

Wanderlust77

Em Is Lost

Sav.the.lion

BooksAnBlabber

Bogorm333

itsjustjudie

amzyinthemiddle

everydayblogger101

littlegingee

Cheyenne Raphael

FashionableFables

DayDreaming Books

Lia

 

Bookwormgirls123 – HUFFLEPOST HEAD OF HOUSE

Elm – HUFFLEPOST PREFECT

mahjabeen

Lucia R

Farah Edz

MyCrazyObsession

Bella

Genesisthe1st

3liittlebirds

tryingtosimplybe

Elly

TeenageNomadBlog

Bibliophile

ilovemylife

devgunawidjaja

crystalclexr

Lainey

fictionalwritingsandi

Stuti Sood

Silviya

JagsOnline

Ruth – SLIKERIN HEAD OF HOUSE

fibit – SLIKERIN PREFECT

Iridescence

Ayuhcircus

Trisha Malone

Zimi

Melanie Noell

JustAverageTeenMe

Kitty

Annabeth

Anonymousteenageblogger

Addlepates

Lifeofaninspiredteen

Allyrocs24

writingpenguinblog

EmilyBecca

Flavia

ozbooksnail

pandaheartsbooks

Julie

Teenella

IF YOU APPLIED BUT YOUR NAME DOESN’T FIGURE HERE, LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!

FOR ANY NEWCOMERS WISHING TO JOIN THE GAME, PLEASE COMMENT BELOW.

GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN AND MAY THE MAGIC LIVE ON!

 

BLOGWARTS OFFICIALLY OPENS! – BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP

Welcome, Bloggers, To Blogwarts!

It is September 1^st, and Blogwarts has officially opened its doors after the Sorting Ceremony.

Here is a list of all our enrolled students so far:

Tara – GRYFFINDRAFT HEAD OF HOUSE

L – GRYFFINDRAFT PREFECT

AnnonymousBlog

Shivani.

thchicwithbluehair

thewondrouslifeofalliem

Chloe Lauren

Zoe2600

Gretaawhitaaker

Eve @ Twist in the Taile

ImaginaryplacesonpaperImaginaryplacesonpaper

LittleBlog

hallsofivy

Briana

itsabunthing

Zada

aprmcl

Zyphira

InkpenDaisy

Keira – RAVENCLICK HEAD OF HOUSE

Luna – RAVENCLICK PREFECT

I Am Donovan

Selfie

Oy30

Aspen

Plethoricate

Jessica

Wanderlust77

Em Is Lost

Sav.the.lion

BooksAnBlabber

Bogorm333

itsjustjudie

amzyinthemiddle

everydayblogger101

littlegingee

Cheyenne Raphael

FashionableFables

DayDreaming Books

Bookwormgirls123 – HUFFLEPOST HEAD OF HOUSE

Elm – HUFFLEPOST PREFECT

mahjabeen

Lucia R

Farah Edz

MyCrazyObsession

Bella

Genesisthe1st

3liittlebirds

tryingtosimplybe

Elly

TeenageNomadBlog

Bibliophile

ilovemylife

devgunawidjaja

crystalclexr

Lainey

fictionalwritingsandi

Stuti Sood

Ruth – SLIKERIN HEAD OF HOUSE

fibit – SLIKERIN PREFECT

Iridescence

Ayuhcircus

Trisha Malone

Zimi

Melanie Noell

JustAverageTeenMe

Kitty

Annabeth

Anonymousteenageblogger

Addlepates

Lifeofaninspiredteen

Allyrocs24

writingpenguinblog

EmilyBecca

Flavia

ozbooksnail

pandaheartsbooks

IF YOU APPLIED BUT YOUR NAME DOESN’T FIGURE HERE, LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO OUR NEW FORUM, BLOGWARTS BOARDS!

Blogwarts Boards is the forum where most of the House Cup will be taking place. In addition, Tasks and Results will be announced weekly both on this blog and on the forums.

A warm welcome awaits you in the Great Hall, and prefects will lead you to your respective Common Rooms, which means you will then have to register to your respective house forums. Applications will be reviewed by me, to make sure no students sneak into other houses’ common rooms!

ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER TO BLOGWARTS BOARDS AND APPLY FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE HOUSE FORUMS!

Enjoy your first few days at Blogwarts by holding discussions, chatting with friends and meeting new students. Everybody’s free to start up a thread in the Great Hall and get people talking, from Harry Potter, to any books or fandoms, to real life advice, to social debates.

On Monday, CLASSES OFFICIALLY BEGIN! Which means the respective house boards will open, the First Task will be revealed, and thus the race for the elusive House Cup will begin. Prepare yourselves for all kinds of wicked challenges and surprise minigames throughout the competition! The more active you are, the more points you will earn your house, and the better chance you have at WINNING THE HOUSE CUP!

Prefects and Heads of Houses are encouraged to grant House Points whenever they see a student deserves it. Worry not though, we won’t pull any Dumbledore-robs-Slytherin-from-their-House-Cup move à la Philosphers’ Stone. Any awarded (or deducted!) house points will be reported to me so that I can modify the leaderboards.

If you need any help with schoolwork, feel free to consult your house Prefect or Head of House. If they see it fit, they will pass it on to the Headmawkward Blogger, A.K.A me.

FOR ANY NEWCOMERS: IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO SIGN UP AND JOIN IN!

UNFORTUNATELY THE SORTING CEREMONY HAS ENDED. TO JOIN THE GAME, COMMENT BELOW.

HERE’S TO OUR FIRST SCHOOLYEAR FULL OF FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND MAGIC!

 

BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP – SLIKERIN STUDENTS REVEAL

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THE SORTING HAT HAS SPOKEN

AND THE STUDENTS WHO WILL BE JOINING BLOGWARTS’ FIRST YEAR IN SLIKERIN ARE…

 

Ruth – SLIKERIN HEAD OF HOUSE

fibit – SLIKERIN PREFECT

Iridescence

Ayuhcircus

Trisha Malone

Zimi

Melanie Noell

JustAverageTeenMe

Kitty

Annabeth

Anonymousteenageblogger

Addlepates

Lifeofaninspiredteen

Allyrocs24

writingpenguinblog

EmilyBecca

Flavia

ozbooksnail

pandaheartsbooks

Congratulations, new Slikerins! Special congrats to your new Head of House, Ruth! Ruth will pick her prefect this time around because I have no idea who to choose without feeling guilty! Would either of you wish to step down, please contact me. You will ALL be receiving the link to your new private forum shortly, where you will be discussing and working on tasks and challenges!

REMEMBER YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY POINT OF THE COMPETITION. IF YOU STILL HAVEN’T APPLIED AND WANT TO JOIN PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK ON THE FIRST BANNER.

HAVE FUN IN BLOGWARTS!

BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP – HUFFLEPOST STUDENTS REVEAL

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THE SORTING HAT HAS SPOKEN

AND THE STUDENTS WHO WILL BE JOINING BLOGWARTS’ FIRST YEAR IN HUFFLEPOST ARE…

Bookwormgirls123 – HUFFLEPOST HEAD OF HOUSE

Elm – HUFFLEPOST PREFECT

mahjabeen

Lucia R

Farah Edz

MyCrazyObsession

Bella

Genesisthe1st

3liittlebirds

tryingtosimplybe

Elly

TeenageNomadBlog

Bibliophile

ilovemylife

devgunawidjaja

crystalclexr

Lainey

fictionalwritingsandi

Stuti Sood

Congratulations, new Huffleposts! Special congrats to your new Head of House and Prefect, Bookwormgirls123 and Elm! Would either of you wish to step down, please contact me. You will ALL be receiving the link to your new private forum shortly, where you will be discussing and working on tasks and challenges!

REMEMBER YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY POINT OF THE COMPETITION. IF YOU STILL HAVEN’T APPLIED AND WANT TO JOIN PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK ON THE FIRST BANNER.

HAVE FUN IN BLOGWARTS!

BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP – RAVENCLICK STUDENTS REVEAL

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THE SORTING HAT HAS SPOKEN

AND THE STUDENTS WHO WILL BE JOINING BLOGWARTS’ FIRST YEAR IN RAVENCLICK ARE…

 

Keira – RAVENCLICK HEAD OF HOUSE

Luna – RAVENCLICK PREFECT

I Am Donovan

Selfie

Oy30

Aspen

Plethoricate

Jessica

Wanderlust77

Em Is Lost

Sav.the.lion

BooksAnBlabber

Bogorm333

itsjustjudie

amzyinthemiddle

everydayblogger101

littlegingee

Cheyenne Raphael

FashionableFables

DayDreaming Books

Congratulations, new Ravenclicks! Special congrats to your new Head of House and Prefect, Keira and Luna! Would either of you wish to step down, please contact me. You will ALL be receiving the link to your new private forum shortly, where you will be discussing and working on tasks and challenges!

REMEMBER YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY POINT OF THE COMPETITION. IF YOU STILL HAVEN’T APPLIED AND WANT TO JOIN PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK ON THE FIRST BANNER.

HAVE FUN IN BLOGWARTS!

BLOGGERS’ HOUSE CUP – GRYFFINDRAFT STUDENTS REVEAL

 

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THE SORTING HAT HAS SPOKEN

AND THE STUDENTS WHO WILL BE JOINING BLOGWARTS’ FIRST YEAR IN GRYFFINDRAFT ARE…

Tara – GRYFFINDRAFT HEAD OF HOUSE

L – GRYFFINDRAFT PREFECT

AnnonymousBlog

Shivani.

thchicwithbluehair

thewondrouslifeofalliem

Chloe Lauren

Zoe2600

Gretaawhitaaker

Eve @ Twist in the Taile

ImaginaryplacesonpaperImaginaryplacesonpaper

LittleBlog

hallsofivy

Briana

itsabunthing

Zada

aprmcl

Zyphira

InkpenDaisy

 

pongratulations, new Gryffindrafts! Special congrats to your new Head of House and Prefect, Tara and L! Would either of you wish to step down, please contact me. You will ALL be receiving the link to your new private forum shortly, where you will be discussing and working on tasks and challenges!

REMEMBER YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY POINT OF THE COMPETITION. IF YOU STILL HAVEN’T APPLIED AND WANT TO JOIN PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK ON THE FIRST BANNER.

HAVE FUN IN BLOGWARTS!