Trope Talk
​Maxim Trevelyan

After weird sports and traveling around the world trying different cuisines, I decided to make a column that touches upon one of my passions and hobbies: media. I love watching movies and TV shows, reading books and comics, as well as playing video games. After 25 years of consuming media, I realized that there are certain themes or motifs that repeat themselves, which I later found out are called tropes. So I decided to write a column and, each issue, present some of them to you, dear readers. [READ MORE]

Harry Potter Read-Along Update
​February Fortescue

Welcome to the Autumn term! This year our Read-Along has begun with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Our Read-Along is off to a great start and we've over thirteen participants so far (I think thirteen is a lucky number, don't you?). We read one chapter each week, complete two weekly tasks, and answer trivia questions daily. The rewards, other than the enjoyment of reading the Harry Potter novels again and sharing that love with others? You earn scales!

There's more fun to come, and you are welcome to join the Read-Along at any time!​ [READ MORE]
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Fortescue's Forecasts for You
February Fortescue

Want to know what the future holds? The stars know, and so do I! Read on, my fellow earthly travelers, and I shall reveal your fate.

Be strong, my friends! I have some truly awful news: Mercury will be Retrograde in Scorpio, 31st October to 20th November! OK, just calm down, it's only twenty-one days. We can survive this! [READ MORE]

Iverian's Interviews
Iverian Gnash

Welcome to the next edition of Iverian's Interviews! Like with previous issues, someone from each house (this time Emily Spencer, Lora Wallabenger, Rowena Granger, and Tarma Amelia Black) were asked a few questions. [READ MORE]

Dear Dumbledore
Advice Column

If you have any questions or issues please send them to questionsforalbus@gmail.com. Expect silly answers! [READ MORE]