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 Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:34 pm Post subject: Witch Weekly Articles |
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Don't worry about date, just focus on time, location and what happens for the article. The editors will worry about the actual issues.
Witch Weekly gives out the highly prestigious "Most Charming Smile Award" so it should be reasonable to assume that's more of what you might expect to see in a fashion magazine. Maybe "How to Tell if your Boyfriend's a Dark Wizard", "10 Potions for Perfect Hair", "Madame Malkin's New Fall Fashions" or things like that. We can probably have quite a bit of fun with this one.
Please remember to use the specifications outlined in the Writing Services Topic for your submissions. |
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Noon
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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Hello!
I don't know if you still need articles for this magazine, but here are some ideas. They were obviously inspired by you menituba.
| Quote: | «7 Ways to tell your boyfriend is ...», Chronicle by Gwladys O'Sipse
- « 7 Ways to tell your boyfriend is a Dark Wizard »
7° He's got books in Parseltongue, even though he can't speak it
6° He's got at least one book on the topic of Horcruxes, as well as books such as «Most Potente Potions»
5° When a student, he was in Slytherin.
4° He's put up in good place his family tree, dating back to the Middle Ages, with only pure-bloods on it.
3° He has a house-elf he mistreats.
2° He completly disregards any part-human and half-breed.
1° He almost never says «Muggle-born», but rather uses «Mudblood».
- «7 Ways to tell your boyfriend is a werewolf»
7° He thinks the Wolfbane Potion is the masterpiece of this century, and he absolutely worships Damocles Belby
6° He gives you a funny stare if you tell you consider him a lunatic type of person.
5° He cringes when you mention that «Luna» would be a sweet name for a baby girl.
4° He always tries to get out of « romantic walks under the moon».
3° He shies away from your cristal ball, and weasels out of any celestial chart readings.
2° No matter what, he won't be available on full moon nights (especially for «romantic walks under the moon»).
1° He proposes to you because you've just said, you've got a passsion for «mad and hairy monsters».
- «7 Ways to tell your boyfriend is a vampire»
7° He ab-so-lu-te-ly loves blood-flavoured Lollipops.
6° He has a irreprochable dental hygiene.
5° He prefers to get out with you for diner rather than lunch as he says he is too busy in the day.
4° He never opens the shades in his apartment.
3° He has no love for «substantial» food, like meat.
2° He's quite pale and slightly ill, as if he never saw the light of day.
1° He has a biting fetish.
- «7 Ways to tell your boyfriend is a part-Veela»
7° His past girlfriends were the most beautiful women on Earth.
6° No matter the demand, he just has to lock gazes with you and you agree.
5° He has French ancestors.
4° When he enters a room, all eyes of the members of the opposite sex are on him.
3° He gives off an aura of grandor.
2° He's tall and pale and generally good-looking.
1° He has white-blond hair. |
Hope it'll help!
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| Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I may be wrong but i dont think men can carrie the Veela gene. So u may want to change that. |
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| Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 2:00 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | The top ten hottest wizards of all time!
By Shirley Humpleston
1. Rufus Scrimgeour- Now Minster of Magic has a very tough look which us witches love!
2. Victor Krum- Another Hot Quidditch player.
3. Gilderoy Lockhart- Popular author and celebrity who has defeated many creepy creachers. Another strenghthy one.
4. Tobias Waterplunk- Famous for his invention of the Keeper Clock
5. Geoffery Winterhouse- Owner of the poshest shop in the Wizarding world, The Swish Key
6. Terrence Kipperlove- Author of Loverskeep the greatest romance novel of all time, we know for a fact he is King of Romance.
7. Colin Flinterpole- who defeated the Monster of Iverness just a few years back.
8. Jack Tunference- The Hot keeper for the Crantuberry Rangers Quidditch Team.
9. Albus Dumbledore- Now headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry but was very good looking when younger, a lot younger.
10. Harry Potter- who survived many encounters with you-know-who. What strenghth this boy must have. |
This might not be something your looking for but it's worth a go. |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:38 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Gilderoy Lockhart: The Man Behind the Magic: An in-depth look at the heartthrob who's stolen our hearts!
By Joanne Coltwaver
We've all heard of Gilderoy Lockart, the hunky heartthrob hero who conquered many beasts and won our Best Smile Award 5 times! But what makes him the man that he is? I, writer Joanne Coltwaver, have decided to delve into the depths of Mr. Lockhart’s life.
Childhood
Even as a child, Gilderoy was a hero! At age 11, he was sent to Hogwarts (sorted into Ravenclaw), where in his first year, he caught a band of vandals and a group of thieves. He was awarded Special Services to the School.
He also excelled in all of his classes, earning top marks in every exam he took. Most of his teachers claimed he was “the brightest boy” they’d ever seen and that “he would go far in life for sure.” In his 5th year, he was made prefect (to the surprise of no one), and in his 7th year, Head Boy!
Early Adulthood
After graduating with ALL of his N.E.W.T.S. from Hogwarts, Gilderoy went out in search of a job. He is quoted as saying “I do not want to be part of the Ministry. I just want to be a hero.” It seems that by the age of 20, Gilderoy had set off in his first adventure (the full story can be read in Travel with Trolls), his deed soon spread. Soon all sorts of places were calling for him to come and help, in which he did (the most notable deeds can be read in his other works).
Mid-Adulthood
During his adventures, Gilderoy met a witch named Matilda Verra, whom he married (lucky Matilda! I’m sure we all envy her). They are still happily married. After two years of marriage, they had one child (Brianna Jean Lockhart), their only current daughter.
After marrying and having a child, Gilderoy decided to settle down for a while in 1992 and become Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts.
Where is He Now?
We haven’t heard anything about our hunky heartthrob in a while, and many of us wonder: Where is he now?
In a press conference with Matilda, she released the information that “my husband suffered a fatal accident while teaching at Hogwarts and currently resides in St. Mungo’s.” She also confirmed some floating rumors that Gilderoy’s autobiography, Magical Me, does contain much false information, including that he’s unmarried and childless and that he has depression.
We hope you enjoyed reading the TRUE biography of Gilderoy Lockhart!
-Joanne Coltwaver |
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Thank you everyone for your submissions. Menituba is away for a little while so do not feel you're being ignored. She has pressing items to deal with, but she'll be tending to these soon. Once again, thank you!! tina
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I'm fast becoming the "7 Ways" mastermind... 
| Quote: | 7 Ways to Charm your Way into a Wizard's Heart! by Gwladys O'Sipse
7° Use ginger roots in your everyday cooking and roses for decoration and perfumes.
6° Use Veela Blood and reputed Love Potion ingredients, like frozen Ashwinder eggs, in your cooking.
5° Make a Love Potion and show it to your future conquest - just so he knows you can be very persuasive.
4° Use a Love Potion as perfume.
3° Use Love Potion in your cooking (Remember, the using of Love Potions is stricly reglemented!).
2° Put on a blonde wig - made of Veela Hair.
1° Have Veela blood. |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:58 pm Post subject: Frog Prince |
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Here is an article I wrote:
| Quote: | The Frog "Prince" of France
Prince Reynold, the Most Eligible Wizard Who Has Gone Missing In Europe, of course (obviously by his title) is known as the French wizard who disappeared about three years ago. "He was one of the hottest wizards I have ever seen," says Nymphadora Lankers of England. writer for The Daily Prophet. The whereabouts have been unknown of Reynold since then.
Last week in Milan, Italy, a Muggle woman claimed to have met a frog who asked her to kiss it. She ignored the frog and continued on. The next day, the frog saw that same woman and asked again to be kissed. This time, the woman picked the frog up and took it with her home. She kissed the frog there, and then she says it transformed into a "handsome man". She also claims that the man claims to be Prince Reynold and he has asked for her hand in marriage. It is unconfirmed yet if the frog really is Reynold. A team of Italian Magical Investigators have been sent to the home to inspect the man. Witch Weekly will let its readers know of any new news. |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject: How To Improve Your Household Without a House Elf |
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How To Improve Your Household Without a House Elf
by Emelia Hodgeburth
1. Mix a pinch of leerwood with three drops of rat tonic. This will give you a nice potion that will remove any tarnish.
2. Apply codeye oil to your dishes and cauldron to get that extra shine.
3. Use the Daoler Charm to repaint your walls in the perfect colour. Trust me when I say that you do not want your kitchen walls clashing with your spell books.
4. Don't waste your time with irritable chores. Apply the Patella Hex, and your sink will wash the dishes for you!
5. Purchase a kneazle. Not only do they make fine pets, but they will do a fine job de-gnoming your garden for you.
6. Use Esmeralda's Ember-Scene Dust instead of regular Floo Powder. It works just as effectively, yet has a much better scent and comes in assorted colors with an appealing container.
7. I find it quite helpful to have a nice family portrait hanging in your entryway. You'll be able to see who is gone, what mood your family is in, be able to contact everyone, and see who is up to michief.
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Thought i'd try my hand at it. :-p
| Quote: | What To Do About Broom Hair
By: Melba Evans
Don't you hate getting on your broom for a nice trip to town and having horrible hair once you get there? Well don't worry about that anymore, because there are things you can do about it.
Handy with charm spells? Then try a little Impervious charm on your hair before you leave. It's a little tricky to work, but once you manage it the effect is astonishing.
For those of you who aren't so talented with charm spells, there is always Francine LeBay's Fabulous Hair Buffer. Just heat and apply to slightly damn hair, and this magical cream will hold any hair-do for hours! So go out and fly free, because you never know what man will be in town when you get there. |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Pet Toad Giving You Warts?
Try these three tried and true tips for truly touchable skin!
1. Powdered augerey eggshell added to an infusion of burdock root clears clogged pores!
2. Try diluted Bubotuber pus and Flobberworm mucus for sensational smoothness!
3. Timberweed! This common shrub is widely regarded as a useless plant, but it's wide leaves contain a mild oil that dries up zits and warts! |
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A bit of a tie-in with my Steven Kazmo entry in Famous Witches & Wizards  (the date of this has to be before 2001, as Jordan Swenson died that year)
| Quote: | Exclusive Interview with Alexandra Belliam - singer, writer, homewrecker?
Almost everyone remembered the scandals of '51 when everybody's favorite couple, Steven & Katie Kazmo, were wrenched apart by the sexy songstress Alexandra Belliam. In her first interview decades after the incident, Witch Weekly gossip columnist Bridgitte Stanley catches up with her motives and what, exactly, caused her career to fail.
Bridgitte: So, Alexandra, welcome back to the harsh glare of the press. How has the world been treating you?
Alexandra: Fairly nicely, in fact. I've been riding on the sucess of The Wandwoods and retained a small bit of success from that.
B: I heard you've moved on since your break-up with Kazmo almost twenty years ago. Care to tell us about that?
A: Oh, yes! (laughs) I've started a family. Something Steven never saw fit to do. I've got my lovely husband, Chandler Greene -
B: The former drummer of The Dragontamers?
A: That's the one! And we've got two lovely daughters as well.
B: Has it been difficult to settle down after the Kazmo disaster?
A: Well it was very difficult at first. You were never left alone. Even walking down to pick up some new robes you were assaulted by Steve & Katie fans. If I had a Knut for every time middle-aged ladies spat in my face down Diagon Alley... (laughs)
B: And how did the incident affect The Wandwoods?
A: It practically killed us. The band were closer than siblings at the time and our manager wanted me out of the picture. Bad publicity, you see. He wanted me thrown out of the band, but my bandmates said that if I went, they'd go too. Besides, the Wandwoods wouldn't be the same without their lead singer, would they?
B: Ah. So no chance of a revival record?
A: 'Fraid not. We're too old to be recording now. (grins)
B: Mind if I ask how Kazmo's death affected you?
A: Well, I had already met and was engaged to Chandler at the time. I remember watching Steven play at the World Cup and seeing him fall off his broom. The only thing I could remember was thinking 'What an idiot.' I didn't have much sympathy. I was quite sick and tired of being considered a homewrecker, and for what? That useless bag of testosterone? I didn't even go visit him in the hospital. I know you all think he's a legend but to me, he's just a useless layabout.
B: Well, thanks for you point of view, Alexandra. That's all the time we have, I'm afraid.
A: It's no problem, Bridgitte. Always nice to tell my side of it.
Read on in our next issue when we interview Jordan Swenson, Katie's brother and all-star Quidditch player; as well as an article about the Kazmo exhibit in the newly renovated Appleby Arrows museum. Also - a shocking secret is revealed - is Jordan's deathdate coming up soon? |
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Hi! Here's a small entry on my series of "7 ways to":
| Quote: | 7 Ways to Lose a Wizard's Heart (What not to do when you want him, what to do when you don't want him anymore) by Gwladys O'Sipse
7° Use generally-yucky parts of creatures, like eyes or brains for your cooking
6° Misuse reputed Love Potion ingredients, like rotten Ashwinder eggs, in your cooking
5° Be a bad potion-brewer
4° Criticise his mother's potion-making abilities – especially if she's worthy of the title of Potion Master
3° Criticise his potion-making abilities especially if he's worthy of the title of Potion Master.
2° Use a badly-brewed Love Potion and make him ill
1° Be a hag - literally. |
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| Noon wrote: | Hi! Here's a small entry on my series of "7 ways to":
| Quote: | 7 Ways to Lose a Wizard's Heart (What not to do when you want him, what to do when you don't want him anymore) by Gwladys O'Sipse
7° Use generally-yucky parts of creatures, like eyes or brains for your cooking
6° Misuse reputed Love Potion ingredients, like rotten Ashwinder eggs, in your cooking
5° Be a bad potion-brewer
4° Criticise his mother's potion-making abilities – especially if she's worthy of the title of Potion Master
3° Criticise his potion-making abilities especially if he's worthy of the title of Potion Master.
2° Use a badly-brewed Love Potion and make him ill
1° Be a hag - literally. |
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Okay, this is, of course, outstanding, but we all know you're a gifted writer. My question is more personal in nature, focusing on me and not your genius at the written word. Do you think I could apply # 4 or 5 to a 'real' man, Muggle mind you, but substitute Potion Master for something else? And, if so, which 1 would be more effective. ;) |
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Replace "potion-making" with "cooking" and voilà!  |
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MAGIC AND BEYOND
How do you take your magic?
Applying magic is just like performing any other kind of work. It needs energy and that comes from what we eat. Magic need not necessarily take up more energy than what we would usually do without it. It takes up almost the same effort, only lesser time. Suppose you need to draw up your schedule for the day, you pick up your favourite pens, write up, make columns, decorate it, and highlight it at places etc. It takes you time. May be say half an hour, if you are really keen. On the other hand a simple charm may do your job in seconds!
So what do wizards do with all their ‘excess’ time? Molly Weasley from Ottery, here, tells me that she has to look out for charms going astray. “Incantations can wear off if you are not paying proper attention.” She adds, “My peelers always start scraping the table instead of my sprouts, if I don’t keep a watch!”
‘Household Stuff and What Not’ by Rita Skeetar gives a brief account on manipulating daily magic at home. Skeetar, a previous contributor to the Daily Prophet, writes the best deals to cope up with incantations. “It really has to do with the framework of your mind. If your brain’s as small as that of a beetle’s, you may never succeed in doing the simplest of the incantations. So you tend to hoard automagic stuffs like quills, iron boards, dusters, which are widely available in the market. These things have been pre-fed with someone else’s energy, which many wizards may not approve of, since it falls under the Unlawful Laws categories. Better not talk about that now!”
So our best bet- Eat well, Magic well- the key to a successful household!
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Five of the Most Eligible Wizard Bachelors.
pick one NOW, before there is a drought in the market.
1. Kingsley Shacklebolt
None other than our new minister of magic himself. It's is pretty self-explanatory why. Not only is he an extremely talented ex-auror, but his good looks just cannot hurt. Us here at Witch Weekly harbour a very special spot for his ear-ring that he, and he alone, can pull off.
2. George Weasley
Yes, readers, yes. After the tragic demise of his twin brother, George is now the sole owner of Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes: one of the fastest developing wizarding businesses in all of London...maybe even all of England. Besides the fact that he'll soon enough have enough galleons to build a house in gold, he has a certain Weasly charm tht you can't resist.
3. Percy Weasley
Reformed from a pain-in-unfortunateplaces to a very likeable young man, Percy is one of our ministers' favorites. He's doing a great job under Shackebolt, and we here at WW wouldn't be surprised if he's on his path to grabbing the post of Minister, when his time comes.
4. Ronald Weasley
Yet another Weasley. Oh, they'll make their parents proud, these will. This tall, and rather good looking young man has almost been through most of Harry Potter himself has. Following the rumorus that You-Know-Who had made six You-Know-Whats, are the rumours that Ronald had a personal hand in finding and destroying two. He is currently helping brother George Weasley with his flaring business and will, undoubtedly, rake in galleons.
5. Harry Potter
None other than the Boy-Who-Lived. The-Chosen-One. The charming seventeen-year-old who got the world rid of one of the most dangerous dark wizards of all times. It's barely required to mention that he's probably the best catch in all of England. A WW correspondent has been closely following Mr.Potter and it seems impossible for him to be out in the open air without a horde of girls crying for autograph. Now that's what we would want in our eligible bachelors. |
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