Happy New Year, HOL'ers! Everyone is eagerly awaiting for their final points of the term and quite a few people have already achieved the two quills required to advance to their next year at HOL.

The HOLidays was time for a quieter affair in the Dungeons. Slythmas was celebrated with a fun Silver Snake Exchange. Internet troubles forced a quick edit in the IRC exchange date, moving the gift selection from December to the first weekend in January. Not to worry, though. The IRC exchange did happen. There was some stealing involved and an impressive variety of presents ranging from a large number of beans to personalized puzzles and graphics.

SQT is always looking for raw talent to add to its roster. Don't be tentative... Quidditch may seem rough, but we have some of the best coaches to show you the ropes.

If you are looking for something to fill your time between terms, the  Winter Fling  is now underway in the Dungeons! Perhaps you can write a draft for the next issue of SerpenTimes? Don't forget that you still have the rest of January to improve your scales total for the term, so check out Read-Along and the Slug Clubs.

Whether you have a coarse list or an extremely detailed catalog, best of luck fulfilling your resolutions this year!

This edition of SerpenTimes includes:

• HOL name trends
• How to better entertain
• The struggle of the Wanderers
• Venture to the islands of Tuvalu
• ...and a multitude of motion picture recommendations!

Contributors

​​Amaryllis Storm
Arianna Stonewater
Cody Lewis
Gail Allen
​Iverian Gnash
Joey Stark
Maxim Trevelyan
Maude Rudd
Polaris Black
Prof. Amy Lupin
Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis
​Prof. Tarma Amelia Black
​Shadow Gaunt
Vanessa Tilley