1. Meet #19O The HPLC…

2. Latest News… In HP news, JKR and her movie crew are using the same movie-making site for “Beasts” as they did for the HP Series – the movie is 863 days away!!! In Pottermore news, in the 2014 Quidditch World Cup, Brazil, Bulgaria, USA, and Japan made it to the semi-finals! In HPLC news, the Wizengamot recently had their 6 th meet and have completed their Info Page (Study Guide) for the Mega Project! In HPCC news, “Hannah Abbott” is enjoying the series and will be coming very shortly for the first book lectures/activities!

3. Word of the Day… AUROR: A professional Dark-wizard catcher.

4. Quote of the Day… “I only discovered the 'Harry Potter' series in my tenth standard. I dived right into it, often reading non-stop through the day and night. It was the morning after one such readathon when I was to appear for a Chemistry exam. Spending my night with the third edition of Harry Potter didn't help much, and I fared poorly.” -Sonam Kapoor

5. Photo of the Day…

6. On this day, July 8 th … 1999: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is released in the United States. 1999Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanUnited States 2000: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is released in the United States and the United Kingdom simultaneously on this date. It was the first Potter book to be released in the US and UK on the same day. 2000Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire United StatesUnited Kingdom

7. Assignment Check… Did you either read the George Weasley essay or make a potion for Moste Potente Potions? Essay People: No Worksheet today! Potion People: Put them in the bin and let’s discuss them!

8. Today‘s Reading… From: POTTERMORE’s EXTRA INFORMATION Title: “Polyjuice Potion”

9. Today‘s Video… TITLE: Harry Potter – Radioactive MADE BY: HPCollabTeam

10. Chapter 11: The Duelling Club… This is the first chapter that Parseltongue is spoken/used Hermione is an expert with conjuring fire Hearing someone speak Parseltongue would be really shocking for an ex-Death Eater (Snape) between the 1 st and 2 nd Wizarding Wars! Strictly British: “Cubicle” = any small, partitioned space (such as bathroom stall or office) Harry creates a diversion in class so Hermione could steal ingredients from Snape, the Duelling Club begins, JFF and NHN are petrified and Harry is dubbed the villain (being Parseltongue) Harry IS right-handed 1 st mention of Millicent Bulstrode was sorting, then Duelling Club, and then not until when she joins Inquisitorial Squad!

11. Project Time! IF DORA IS NOT HERE: Whoever is here needs to take a look at what’s in the Time Capsule and submit it (unless there’s anything else to be changed/put in). IF GINEVRA IS HERE: See message above, and then you need to get on the Family Tree right away. I will set you up, and if you need a computer, you can use this one

12. Today’s Assignment… Your assignment is to read the essay titled “How Do Duels Work?” I also have your new brochures to give you. It has your assignments, resources, and the schedule for the rest of the year!

13. Today’s APQ… Why did J.K. Rowling use an abbreviation for her name???