20 Questions (Vol. VII)

28. Is Harry talking to Ron?

1.  Is it a living being?  No
2.  Is it tangible?  No
3.  Is it magical?  No, but there is magic all around it.
4.  Do we see it in more than one book?  No
5.  Is it specifically connected with school life? No.  It is also seen outside of wizarding schools.
6.  Could it be called an event?  No, but you might see it in an event.
7.  Do we see it in an odd numbered book?  Yes
8.  Is this non-tangible, non-magical thing an activity?  Yes, I think you could call it an activity.
9.  Do we see it in a book with 'of' in the title?  Yes, but we don't actually see it.
10. Do we read about it in PoA?  No
11. Does this activity include Harry doing something?  No, but it does involve Harry talking about doing something.
12. Does this activity take place at 12GP?   No
13. Does this activity involve more than three people?  Yes, it would have had it not been interrupted.
14. Does this activity take place at Hogwarts?   Yes, the one in question does take place at Hogwarts, but it can occur at other places also.  It is not exclusive to Hogwarts.
15. Is this activity that takes place at Hogwarts associated with some sort of celebration?  No, even though there is celebration involved, the activity this is seen in is not a celebration.
16. Does it have anything to do with the fight against the Dark Side?  No, but it does have to do with the fight against the other side.
17. Is this activity mentioned before Christmas in the OotP school-year?  Yes
18. Is the reason why we don't see this activity a magical one?  No
19. Does the activity take place in the Great Hall?  No
20. Is the activity Quidditch-related?  Yes, it is indeed.
21. Does the instance you're thinking of take place at night?   No
22. Does it have to do with the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch game?  Yes
23. Is it something that happens right after the game?   No
24. Is it connected with Ron being the Keeper?  No, not specifically.  It would benefit all the team members equally.
25. Is the reason why we don't see this activity that it fails to happen?  Yes
26. Regarding question 11, when Harry is talking about doing something, is he talking to more than one person?  No, he is discussing this thing with just one person.
27. Is the person Harry is talking to Professor McGonagall?   No
28. Is Harry talking to Ron?  Yes, he sure is.   


Ya'll are close, so let me see if I can clarify some of the questions......
#2  If this thing was done, it would be tangible in that you could see and touch the one doing it, but since it is just talked about, we do not see it in tangible form.
#5  The activity in which this is seen is a part of life at Hogwarts, but it is also seen in the wizard world outside of Hogwarts.
#20  This is a very important clue.
#22  Although it takes place prior to this game, it is definitely connected to it.
#25  We hear it talked about, but due to a certain occurance, the event we would have seen it in never comes to pass.
** Check the answer to the Hangman game for a hint   **
Hope that helps.  

29. Does this talk take place on the day of the game?

1.  Is it a living being?  No
2.  Is it tangible?  No
3.  Is it magical?  No, but there is magic all around it.
4.  Do we see it in more than one book?  No
5.  Is it specifically connected with school life? No.  It is also seen outside of wizarding schools.
6.  Could it be called an event?  No, but you might see it in an event.
7.  Do we see it in an odd numbered book?  Yes
8.  Is this non-tangible, non-magical thing an activity?  Yes, I think you could call it an activity.
9.  Do we see it in a book with 'of' in the title?  Yes, but we don't actually see it.
10. Do we read about it in PoA?  No
11. Does this activity include Harry doing something?  No, but it does involve Harry talking about doing something.
12. Does this activity take place at 12GP?   No
13. Does this activity involve more than three people?  Yes, it would have had it not been interrupted.
14. Does this activity take place at Hogwarts?   Yes, the one in question does take place at Hogwarts, but it can occur at other places also.  It is not exclusive to Hogwarts.
15. Is this activity that takes place at Hogwarts associated with some sort of celebration?  No, even though there is celebration involved, the activity this is seen in is not a celebration.
16. Does it have anything to do with the fight against the Dark Side?  No, but it does have to do with the fight against the other side.
17. Is this activity mentioned before Christmas in the OotP school-year?  Yes
18. Is the reason why we don't see this activity a magical one?  No
19. Does the activity take place in the Great Hall?  No
20. Is the activity Quidditch-related?  Yes, it is indeed.
21. Does the instance you're thinking of take place at night?   No
22. Does it have to do with the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch game?  Yes
23. Is it something that happens right after the game?   No
24. Is it connected with Ron being the Keeper?  No, not specifically.  It would benefit all the team members equally.
25. Is the reason why we don't see this activity that it fails to happen?  Yes
26. Regarding question 11, when Harry is talking about doing something, is he talking to more than one person?  No, he is discussing this thing with just one person.
27. Is the person Harry is talking to Professor McGonagall?   No
28. Is Harry talking to Ron?  Yes, he sure is.  
29. Does this talk take place on the day of the game?  No, earlier than that.

Ya'll are close, so let me see if I can clarify some of the questions......
#2  If this thing was done, it would be tangible in that you could see and touch the one doing it, but since it is just talked about, we do not see it in tangible form.
#5  The activity in which this is seen is a part of life at Hogwarts, but it is also seen in the wizard world outside of Hogwarts.
#20  This is a very important clue.
#22  Although it takes place prior to this game, it is definitely connected to it.
#25  We hear it talked about, but due to a certain occurance, the event we would have seen it in never comes to pass.
** Check the answer to the Hangman game for a hint   **
Hope that helps.  

30. Is Umbridge involved in any way?

1. Is it a living being? No
2. Is it tangible? No
3. Is it magical? No, but there is magic all around it.
4. Do we see it in more than one book? No
5. Is it specifically connected with school life? No. It is also seen outside of wizarding schools.
6. Could it be called an event? No, but you might see it in an event.
7. Do we see it in an odd numbered book? Yes
8. Is this non-tangible, non-magical thing an activity? Yes, I think you could call it an activity.
9. Do we see it in a book with 'of' in the title? Yes, but we don't actually see it.
10. Do we read about it in PoA? No
11. Does this activity include Harry doing something? No, but it does involve Harry talking about doing something.
12. Does this activity take place at 12GP? No
13. Does this activity involve more than three people? Yes, it would have had it not been interrupted.
14. Does this activity take place at Hogwarts? Yes, the one in question does take place at Hogwarts, but it can occur at other places also. It is not exclusive to Hogwarts.
15. Is this activity that takes place at Hogwarts associated with some sort of celebration? No, even though there is celebration involved, the activity this is seen in is not a celebration.
16. Does it have anything to do with the fight against the Dark Side? No, but it does have to do with the fight against the other side.
17. Is this activity mentioned before Christmas in the OotP school-year? Yes
18. Is the reason why we don't see this activity a magical one? No
19. Does the activity take place in the Great Hall? No
20. Is the activity Quidditch-related? Yes, it is indeed.
21. Does the instance you're thinking of take place at night? No
22. Does it have to do with the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch game? Yes
23. Is it something that happens right after the game? No
24. Is it connected with Ron being the Keeper? No, not specifically. It would benefit all the team members equally.
25. Is the reason why we don't see this activity that it fails to happen? Yes
26. Regarding question 11, when Harry is talking about doing something, is he talking to more than one person? No, he is discussing this thing with just one person.
27. Is the person Harry is talking to Professor McGonagall? No
28. Is Harry talking to Ron? Yes, he sure is.
29. Does this talk take place on the day of the game? No, earlier than that.
30. Is Umbridge involved in any way? Yes, something that Umbridge does certainly explains why this thing is not seen.....only talked about by Harry and Ron.


Ya'll are close, so let me see if I can clarify some of the questions......
#2 If this thing was done, it would be tangible in that you could see and touch the one doing it, but since it is just talked about, we do not see it in tangible form.
#5 The activity in which this is seen is a part of life at Hogwarts, but it is also seen in the wizard world outside of Hogwarts.
#20 This is a very important clue.
#22 Although it takes place prior to this game, it is definitely connected to it.
#25 We hear it talked about, but due to a certain occurance, the event we would have seen it in never comes to pass.
** Check the answer to the Hangman game for a hint **
Hope that helps.

31. Is it connected with Quidditch practice?

1.  Is it a living being?  No
2.  Is it tangible?  No
3.  Is it magical?  No, but there is magic all around it.
4.  Do we see it in more than one book?  No
5.  Is it specifically connected with school life? No.  It is also seen outside of wizarding schools.
6.  Could it be called an event?  No, but you might see it in an event.
7.  Do we see it in an odd numbered book?  Yes
8.  Is this non-tangible, non-magical thing an activity?  Yes, I think you could call it an activity.
9.  Do we see it in a book with 'of' in the title?  Yes, but we don't actually see it.
10. Do we read about it in PoA?  No
11. Does this activity include Harry doing something?  No, but it does involve Harry talking about doing something.
12. Does this activity take place at 12GP?   No
13. Does this activity involve more than three people?  Yes, it would have had it not been interrupted.
14. Does this activity take place at Hogwarts?   Yes, the one in question does take place at Hogwarts, but it can occur at other places also.  It is not exclusive to Hogwarts.
15. Is this activity that takes place at Hogwarts associated with some sort of celebration?  No, even though there is celebration involved, the activity this is seen in is not a celebration.
16. Does it have anything to do with the fight against the Dark Side?  No, but it does have to do with the fight against the other side.
17. Is this activity mentioned before Christmas in the OotP school-year?  Yes
18. Is the reason why we don't see this activity a magical one?  No
19. Does the activity take place in the Great Hall?  No
20. Is the activity Quidditch-related?  Yes, it is indeed.
21. Does the instance you're thinking of take place at night?   No
22. Does it have to do with the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch game?  Yes
23. Is it something that happens right after the game?   No
24. Is it connected with Ron being the Keeper?  No, not specifically.  It would benefit all the team members equally.
25. Is the reason why we don't see this activity that it fails to happen?  Yes
26. Regarding question 11, when Harry is talking about doing something, is he talking to more than one person?  No, he is discussing this thing with just one person.
27. Is the person Harry is talking to Professor McGonagall?   No
28. Is Harry talking to Ron?  Yes, he sure is.  
29. Does this talk take place on the day of the game?  No, earlier than that.
30. Is Umbridge involved in any way? Yes, something that Umbridge does certainly explains why this thing is not seen.....only talked about by Harry and Ron.


Ya'll are close, so let me see if I can clarify some of the questions......
#2  If this thing was done, it would be tangible in that you could see and touch the one doing it, but since it is just talked about, we do not see it in tangible form.
#5  The activity in which this is seen is a part of life at Hogwarts, but it is also seen in the wizard world outside of Hogwarts.
#20  This is a very important clue.
#22  Although it takes place prior to this game, it is definitely connected to it.
#25  We hear it talked about, but due to a certain occurance, the event we would have seen it in never comes to pass.
** Check the answer to the Hangman game for a hint   **
Hope that helps.  [/quote]

1.  Is it a living being?  No
2.  Is it tangible?  No
3.  Is it magical?  No, but there is magic all around it.
4.  Do we see it in more than one book?  No
5.  Is it specifically connected with school life? No.  It is also seen outside of wizarding schools.
6.  Could it be called an event?  No, but you might see it in an event.
7.  Do we see it in an odd numbered book?  Yes
8.  Is this non-tangible, non-magical thing an activity?  Yes, I think you could call it an activity.
9.  Do we see it in a book with 'of' in the title?  Yes, but we don't actually see it.
10. Do we read about it in PoA?  No
11. Does this activity include Harry doing something?  No, but it does involve Harry talking about doing something.
12. Does this activity take place at 12GP?   No
13. Does this activity involve more than three people?  Yes, it would have had it not been interrupted.
14. Does this activity take place at Hogwarts?   Yes, the one in question does take place at Hogwarts, but it can occur at other places also.  It is not exclusive to Hogwarts.
15. Is this activity that takes place at Hogwarts associated with some sort of celebration?  No, even though there is celebration involved, the activity this is seen in is not a celebration.
16. Does it have anything to do with the fight against the Dark Side?  No, but it does have to do with the fight against the other side.
17. Is this activity mentioned before Christmas in the OotP school-year?  Yes
18. Is the reason why we don't see this activity a magical one?  No
19. Does the activity take place in the Great Hall?  No
20. Is the activity Quidditch-related?  Yes, it is indeed.
21. Does the instance you're thinking of take place at night?   No
22. Does it have to do with the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch game?  Yes
23. Is it something that happens right after the game?   No
24. Is it connected with Ron being the Keeper?  No, not specifically.  It would benefit all the team members equally.
25. Is the reason why we don't see this activity that it fails to happen?  Yes
26. Regarding question 11, when Harry is talking about doing something, is he talking to more than one person?  No, he is discussing this thing with just one person.
27. Is the person Harry is talking to Professor McGonagall?   No
28. Is Harry talking to Ron?  Yes, he sure is.  
29. Does this talk take place on the day of the game?  No, earlier than that.
30. Is Umbridge involved in any way? Yes, something that Umbridge does certainly explains why this thing is not seen.....only talked about by Harry and Ron.
31. Is it connected with Quidditch practice?  Yes, you are so close!

Ya'll are close, so let me see if I can clarify some of the questions......
#2  If this thing was done, it would be tangible in that you could see and touch the one doing it, but since it is just talked about, we do not see it in tangible form.
#5  The activity in which this is seen is a part of life at Hogwarts, but it is also seen in the wizard world outside of Hogwarts.
#20  This is a very important clue.
#22  Although it takes place prior to this game, it is definitely connected to it.
#25  We hear it talked about, but due to a certain occurance, the event we would have seen it in never comes to pass.
** Check the answer to the Hangman game for a hint   **
Hope that helps.  [/quote]

32. Is it the training of the Gryffindor team that had to be cancelled because they didn't have permission from Umbridge?

1.  Is it a living being?  No
2.  Is it tangible?  No
3.  Is it magical?  No, but there is magic all around it.
4.  Do we see it in more than one book?  No
5.  Is it specifically connected with school life? No.  It is also seen outside of wizarding schools.
6.  Could it be called an event?  No, but you might see it in an event.
7.  Do we see it in an odd numbered book?  Yes
8.  Is this non-tangible, non-magical thing an activity?  Yes, I think you could call it an activity.
9.  Do we see it in a book with 'of' in the title?  Yes, but we don't actually see it.
10. Do we read about it in PoA?  No
11. Does this activity include Harry doing something?  No, but it does involve Harry talking about doing something.
12. Does this activity take place at 12GP?   No
13. Does this activity involve more than three people?  Yes, it would have had it not been interrupted.
14. Does this activity take place at Hogwarts?   Yes, the one in question does take place at Hogwarts, but it can occur at other places also.  It is not exclusive to Hogwarts.
15. Is this activity that takes place at Hogwarts associated with some sort of celebration?  No, even though there is celebration involved, the activity this is seen in is not a celebration.
16. Does it have anything to do with the fight against the Dark Side?  No, but it does have to do with the fight against the other side.
17. Is this activity mentioned before Christmas in the OotP school-year?  Yes
18. Is the reason why we don't see this activity a magical one?  No
19. Does the activity take place in the Great Hall?  No
20. Is the activity Quidditch-related?  Yes, it is indeed.
21. Does the instance you're thinking of take place at night?   No
22. Does it have to do with the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch game?  Yes
23. Is it something that happens right after the game?   No
24. Is it connected with Ron being the Keeper?  No, not specifically.  It would benefit all the team members equally.
25. Is the reason why we don't see this activity that it fails to happen?  Yes
26. Regarding question 11, when Harry is talking about doing something, is he talking to more than one person?  No, he is discussing this thing with just one person.
27. Is the person Harry is talking to Professor McGonagall?   No
28. Is Harry talking to Ron?  Yes, he sure is.  
29. Does this talk take place on the day of the game?  No, earlier than that.
30. Is Umbridge involved in any way? Yes, something that Umbridge does certainly explains why this thing is not seen.....only talked about by Harry and Ron.
31. Is it connected with Quidditch practice?  Yes, you are so close!
32. Is it the training of the Gryffindor team that had to be cancelled because they didn't have permission from Umbridge?  Yes, for all intents and purposes that is it, but I was thinking of one specific thing that Harry and Ron talked about (connected to Quidditch) before Umbridge handed down her decree.  Can you name it?  

Ya'll are close, so let me see if I can clarify some of the questions......
#2  If this thing was done, it would be tangible in that you could see and touch the one doing it, but since it is just talked about, we do not see it in tangible form.
#5  The activity in which this is seen is a part of life at Hogwarts, but it is also seen in the wizard world outside of Hogwarts.
#20  This is a very important clue.
#22  Although it takes place prior to this game, it is definitely connected to it.
#25  We hear it talked about, but due to a certain occurance, the event we would have seen it in never comes to pass.
** Check the answer to the Hangman game for a hint   **
Hope that helps.  [/quote]

OK, this is dragging out far too long. I will reveal the answer in a "spoiler" and you can either read it or you can continue to guess.

Answer:

Sorry this was so difficult. I promise in the future to come up with something not as puzzling.  

Ok; I haven't checked the answer yet (though I did do some reading  ), sooo...

33. Is it practicing the Sloth Grip Roll?

1. Is it a living being? No
2. Is it tangible? No
3. Is it magical? No, but there is magic all around it.
4. Do we see it in more than one book? No
5. Is it specifically connected with school life? No. It is also seen outside of wizarding schools.
6. Could it be called an event? No, but you might see it in an event.
7. Do we see it in an odd numbered book? Yes
8. Is this non-tangible, non-magical thing an activity? Yes, I think you could call it an activity.
9. Do we see it in a book with 'of' in the title? Yes, but we don't actually see it.
10. Do we read about it in PoA? No
11. Does this activity include Harry doing something? No, but it does involve Harry talking about doing something.
12. Does this activity take place at 12GP? No
13. Does this activity involve more than three people? Yes, it would have had it not been interrupted.
14. Does this activity take place at Hogwarts? Yes, the one in question does take place at Hogwarts, but it can occur at other places also. It is not exclusive to Hogwarts.
15. Is this activity that takes place at Hogwarts associated with some sort of celebration? No, even though there is celebration involved, the activity this is seen in is not a celebration.
16. Does it have anything to do with the fight against the Dark Side? No, but it does have to do with the fight against the other side.
17. Is this activity mentioned before Christmas in the OotP school-year? Yes
18. Is the reason why we don't see this activity a magical one? No
19. Does the activity take place in the Great Hall? No
20. Is the activity Quidditch-related? Yes, it is indeed.
21. Does the instance you're thinking of take place at night? No
22. Does it have to do with the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch game? Yes
23. Is it something that happens right after the game? No
24. Is it connected with Ron being the Keeper? No, not specifically. It would benefit all the team members equally.
25. Is the reason why we don't see this activity that it fails to happen? Yes
26. Regarding question 11, when Harry is talking about doing something, is he talking to more than one person? No, he is discussing this thing with just one person.
27. Is the person Harry is talking to Professor McGonagall? No
28. Is Harry talking to Ron? Yes, he sure is.
29. Does this talk take place on the day of the game? No, earlier than that.
30. Is Umbridge involved in any way? Yes, something that Umbridge does certainly explains why this thing is not seen.....only talked about by Harry and Ron.
31. Is it connected with Quidditch practice? Yes, you are so close!
32. Is it the training of the Gryffindor team that had to be cancelled because they didn't have permission from Umbridge? Yes, for all intents and purposes that is it, but I was thinking of one specific thing that Harry and Ron talked about (connected to Quidditch) before Umbridge handed down her decree. Can you name it?
33. Is it practicing the Sloth Grip Roll? Shepherdess, you need to check the answer, because you would see that you are absolutely right!

I pass the baton to Shepherdess.  

Congratulations Shepherdess!   Well done! Again, I am sorry if this was too nit-picky and vague. I will endeavour to do better next time.  

Wow, congratulations, Shepherdess! Well-done! 

Thanks! Now I'll have to come with something for this and the hangman puzzle. heh.

I'm ready for questions!

1. Is it a person?

2. Do we see it at Hogwarts?

1. Is it a person? Yes.
2. Do we see it at Hogwarts? No.

3. Is this person a witch or wizard?

1. Is it a person? Yes.
2. Do we see it at Hogwarts? No.
3. Is this person a witch or wizard? No.

4. Is it a male person?

1. Is it a person? Yes.
2. Do we see it at Hogwarts? No.
3. Is this person a witch or wizard? No.
4. Is it a male person? No.

5. Is it a woman Harry has met personally?