Riddles to Solve, 2009 Part Two |
 May 1 2009, 08:19 AM
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Leaky Cauldron Napkin Folder  Posts: 3,292 Joined: 1:49pm October 25, 2005 Location: Monterey, CA   |
Sorry this is late. As it would happen, my Internet connection died and I'm posting this via my iPhone.
 Please remember to e-mail your answer to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org with "Riddle 1 Answer" in the subject line BEFORE the next riddle is posted on the 4th of May. Please also remember to include a name or screen name for tracking and announcement purposes. Riddle 1 I show you what I show no other When you use shadow as a cover. If in darkness you would abide, You would want me as your guide. Answer: Hand of Glory Author: Songbird Percent Correct: 78.5% This post has been edited by mjk: May 26 2009, 07:00 PM -------------------- Click the image for the latest contest and winners.  |
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May 4 2009, 07:50 AM
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Conductor for the Knight Bus Posts: 1,628 Joined: 8:30am May 25, 2005 |
Please remember to e-mail your answers to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org with "Riddle 2 Answer" in the subject line BEFORE the next riddle is posted on the 8th of May.
Please also remember to include a name for tracking and announcement purposes (if you should win a wand). You may use your Lounge name, your real name, or whatever you want to be called. Riddle 2: HINT FOR RIDDLE - Each part combines to form the name. Like the (Spider riddle in GOF) I am a forest dweller, the first letter of the alphabet, an entrance into a room, and something you say when you are confused. Who am I? Answer: Nymphadora Tonks (Nymph)(A)(Door)(uh) Author: Crystal_Eyes Percent Correct: 90.4% This post has been edited by mjk: May 26 2009, 06:57 PM |
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May 8 2009, 08:31 AM
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Leaky Cauldron Napkin Folder Posts: 3,292 Joined: 1:49pm October 25, 2005 Location: Monterey, CA |
Fail, again. *sigh*
Please remember to e-mail your answers to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org with "Riddle 3 Answer" in the subject line BEFORE the next riddle is posted on the 11th of May. Please also remember to include a name for tracking and announcement purposes (if you should win a wand). You may use your Lounge name, your real name, or whatever you want to be called. Riddle 3: Lost amongst my history untold, I knew more secrets than told. My childhood wish failed And plagued the one who prevailed. A past longing and fear that was hidden, Turned to distain and loathing. Only a memory I did not know about Revealed my deepest secret. And the reason for my loathing Became all too clear. Answer: Aunt Petunia Author: mjk Percent Correct: 34.2% This post has been edited by mjk: May 26 2009, 06:58 PM -------------------- Click the image for the latest contest and winners. |
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May 11 2009, 08:31 AM
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Conductor for the Knight Bus Posts: 1,628 Joined: 8:30am May 25, 2005 |
Sincere apologies for the lateness of today's riddle. We had unexpected company.
Please remember to e-mail your answers to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org with "Riddle 4 Answer" in the subject line BEFORE the next riddle is posted on the 15th of May. Please also remember to include a name for tracking and announcement purposes (if you should win a wand). You may use your Lounge name, your real name, or whatever you want to be called. Riddle 4: A curious sight to wizard's eye, I am still and in wait, lie. Should you touch me, what will you do? You'll view the earth with new point of view. Will you scream? Could you flee? The sky will become your enemy. The wizard's intent is my directive. Face me alone, you’ll find me effective. It’s my hope to trap you, but please don’t feel sour. A Professor will find you...within the next hour. What am I? Answer: I am the Anti-Gravity Mist from the Third Task Author: Marauder Percent Correct: 61.5% This post has been edited by mjk: May 26 2009, 06:58 PM |
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May 15 2009, 07:51 AM
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Conductor for the Knight Bus Posts: 1,628 Joined: 8:30am May 25, 2005 |
Please remember to e-mail your answers to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org with "Riddle 5 Answer" in the subject line BEFORE the next riddle is posted on the 18th of May.
Please also remember to include a name for tracking and announcement purposes (if you should win a wand). You may use your Lounge name, your real name, or whatever you want to be called. Riddle 5: From Jones to Cresswell, I know ‘em quite well. Though for a long year, From them, I did not hear. Yet change it will now Because somehow, I’ve taken the post, I do love the most. So hunt with Rufus, Or hex a dufus, And you I will store Like many before. In my prized set, Of whom I abet. But for my poor sake, Forgive my mistake. Answer: Slughorn Author: Ravenclaw_Runner92 Percent Correct: 83.3% This post has been edited by mjk: May 26 2009, 06:59 PM |
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May 18 2009, 08:06 AM
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Conductor for the Knight Bus Posts: 1,628 Joined: 8:30am May 25, 2005 |
Please remember to e-mail your answers to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org with "Riddle 6 Answer" in the subject line BEFORE the next riddle is posted on the 22nd of May.
Please also remember to include a name for tracking and announcement purposes (if you should win a wand). You may use your Lounge name, your real name, or whatever you want to be called. Riddle 6: Within my glass I hold the pass The secret The Dark Lord’s one weakness But now I have been smashed Though all hope has not been dashed For there is one who knows what I told Though granted he is very old Answer: The Prophecy Author: Kyle Milka Percent Correct: 92.4% This post has been edited by mjk: May 26 2009, 06:59 PM |
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May 22 2009, 08:00 AM
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Conductor for the Knight Bus Posts: 1,628 Joined: 8:30am May 25, 2005 |
Please remember to e-mail your answers to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org with "Riddle 7 Answer" in the subject line BEFORE the next riddle is posted on the 25th of May.
Please also remember to include a name for tracking and announcement purposes (if you should win a wand). You may use your Lounge name, your real name, or whatever you want to be called. Riddle 7: There was a dark young scion, born in an aristocratic clan, His love for his inferiors, led him to make a plan. He set out to do the unthinkable, and succeeded in a way, His intention was clear - to make the oppressor pay. His name eluded many, but his dwelling provided a clue, The answer struck the seeker, like a bolt from the blue. Answer: Regulus Black Author: rowena r Percent Correct: 83.3% This post has been edited by mjk: May 26 2009, 07:00 PM |
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May 25 2009, 08:26 AM
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Leaky Cauldron Napkin Folder Posts: 3,292 Joined: 1:49pm October 25, 2005 Location: Monterey, CA |
Please remember to e-mail your answers to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org with "Riddle 8 Answer" in the subject line BEFORE the next riddle is posted on the 29th of May.
Please also remember to include a name for tracking and announcement purposes (if you should win a wand). You may use your Lounge name, your real name, or whatever you want to be called. Riddle 8: You can’t take me off. I give just one cough. Then I say the line That will make him whine. What am I? Answer: Portrait in Prime Minister's Office Author: Ravenclaw_Runner92 Percent Correct: 66.7% This post has been edited by mjk: Jun 5 2009, 09:06 PM -------------------- Click the image for the latest contest and winners. |
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May 29 2009, 07:53 AM
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Conductor for the Knight Bus Posts: 1,628 Joined: 8:30am May 25, 2005 |
Please remember to e-mail your answers to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org with "Riddle 9 Answer" in the subject line BEFORE the next riddle is posted on the 1st of June.
Please also remember to include a name for tracking and announcement purposes (if you should win a wand). You may use your Lounge name, your real name, or whatever you want to be called. Riddle 9: Passed by unnoticed, ignored. Oblivious overlook. Former function forgotten, shining display mistook. Silent witness of edicts flouted, chatty neighbors hang about. Sentinel, challenge to all comers, champion of redoubt. Hollow clangs, squeaky creaks, iron pickets heed the call. Under polished plate and greaves, stricken Deatheaters yield and fall. What am I? Answer: A suit of armor or The Knights of Hogwarts Author: onespeedonly Percent Correct: 84.2% This post has been edited by mjk: Jun 5 2009, 09:07 PM |
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Jun 1 2009, 08:12 AM
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Conductor for the Knight Bus Posts: 1,628 Joined: 8:30am May 25, 2005 |
Sorry I'm a bit late; had a hard time getting away from work!
Few reminders:
Riddle 10: I live within the name of bad faith, Vanity fuels my following of the one who would fall; Until its betrayal threatens the strongest bond, The power of which can conquer all. Who am I? Answer: Narcissa Malfoy Author: EmmaLouise Percent Correct: 59.1% This post has been edited by mjk: Jun 5 2009, 09:07 PM |
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