HEBB : Final Big Challenge : HEBB Magazine!

To ALL housemates
Your last big challenge is now here!

To pass the task:

* You are only allowed NO fails, which means everyone has to participate or a fail will occur

Help gain a pass

If you notice members not posting near the end date then it is up to you as housemates to get them to in order to help you all pass and housepoints to be added. PM them, post in the HEBB chat thread or anything else you can think of!

Time for final task

This task will be open until Friday 5th January

Housepoints

If the task has been successfully passed, 500 housepoints will be added to the base housepoints

If the task is a fail (1 or more members do not post their challenge) then 200 housepoints will be lost from the base housepoints

Each housemate that participates will also be awarded 50 housepoints each

THE CHALLENGE

You will need to all work together as this is a whole group task.

You need to create a HEBB magazine based upon your time in the HEBB house. Each housemate must design 2 pages of the magazine which must be apart from one another. You may discuss this task in the HEBB chat room or via any other means and ONLY post your magazine pages here - making sure everyone knows what pages they are doing and in what order they are being posted in.

Good Luck!

The Bedroom:
With only a few beds, but loads of contestants, it was hard for each member to find a bed. Instead some had to result in sleeping on the floor.There were absolutly no seperation boys and girls and therefore, the bedroom was co-ed. A red rounded button, however was pushed by an unknown housemates, which expanded the room three times as big. The remaing Housemates that were sleeping on the floor, were finally able to get themselves a bed before anyone else came in to claim one.

The Living Room
A place for Big Brother member to relax and have fun. It is equipped with a big screen television,a pool table and a large bookshelf.It was also a place of party and drinking Rum. Beside the fact that there were also duels, it was still a number one place for members to come and enjoy themselves.

The Garden
With gorgeous plants anf flowers, the garden was marveled at for it's beauty. The pool and hot tub only added to the scenery along with furry little critters. Some even attempted to escape the stress Big Brother was causing by climbing over the
garden hedge. Although it was impossible to leave because of a special barrier Big Brother put up himself.

The Dining Room
Not the most popular room in the house. After the spinning and orange slime that fell from the ceiling, many tried to avoid the room. But it's most gorgeous feature, being a beautiful glass chandiler was very enchanting that some Big Brother members were entranced by it.

The Kitchen
Despite the fact that there had been a hole in the roof at one point, the kitchen was yet another place for small talk over meals. The best meals were made by our very own members; whether it was Lobster or a cuisine. Although, when it came to cleaning up, it was a disaster area. But, that's why we have wands.

The Bathroom
Where would the members be without a bathroom? It is used by both genders, but privacy is always respected. Many Big Brother members may recall the infestation of roaches it had. They were all exterminated, but rats soon took it's place. But it didn't stop Big Brother housemates from using it.

The Diary Room
Big Brothers's Sancturary. A place he provided fo us to spill what was on our minds. Whether, it was a secret or a problem we had amongst the house; he was ther to listen. And answered as best he could. Some of us were even quizzed, recieving extra houspoints!

“Rum, Party Buttons and the World Beyond the Wards—What Do They Have In Common?”

Many housemates are under the mistaken assumption that ‘escape’ would mean to literally leave BB’s house. Allow me to enlighten you, my dears. Nearly every single housemate has tried, at some point, to escape. Whether the escapes were successful or disasters, whether they were subtle or blatantly obvious, I will now prove to you that most of the housemates spent a majority of their time in BB’s house escaping.

Housemates would often express a desire to have parties, even if they were feeling sad and not at all in the mood of a party. Why did they do this? So that they could escape from their feelings of despair and sadness, or just cover it up by partying.

One particular housemate always got herself drunk…if continuously getting drunk isn’t a form of escape, I don’t know what is. The minute she turned sober she would drink some more. Obviously she couldn’t handle the pain of living in BB’s house, and preferred to forget about her dire situation in the easiest way possible—by drowning it out with rum.

You may argue that perhaps this housemate was just addicted to alcohol. That is definitely true. But why was she addicted in the first place? Because she was trying to escape. I can prove this fact because the very same housemate once tried a more literal form of escape. She located an escape hatch and would’ve used it, but made the mistake of telling BB about it. Perhaps she was drunk at the time. Anyway, BB promptly got rid of the escape hatch.

I have been fortunate enough to procure this interview with a housemate who tried a more obvious attempt at escape. In this interview I shall address myself as Streams and the housemate shall go by the title of AN for anonymous housemate:

Streams: So I heard you tried to escape over the garden wall?

AN: Yes. Yeah, I just couldn’t take it anymore, and I thought maybe there would be a break in the wards…

Streams: Two housemates were with you at the time, correct?

AN: Yeah, they followed me over the wall. They didn’t realize what I was doing at first. Then my dog, Spike, leaped over the wall as well…*stares into distance, glassy-eyed*

Streams: So what happened once you were over the wall?

AN: Well, my dog found a break in the wards, and he got through. Then I tried getting through…*shakes head sadly*

Streams: Well, what happened, then? Why are you still here?

AN: BB was just as smart as I thought he was. I got stuck in the ward.

Streams: Merlin…

AN: Yeah…after a while a housemate freed me. But then BB was angry and sent crocodiles and vultures after us.

Streams: Wow…how’d you get out of THAT one?!

AN: It wasn’t easy, I assure you. To make a long story short, I ran for the house and just made it before the vultures tore me apart. But I’m not gonna try such an obvious attempt at escape again. I’m resigned to my fate, whatever it will be.


The housemates may not try such a blatant attempt again, but last I heard the more subtle escape attempts are still occurring. One can only hope that none of the housemates will commit suicide as a final escape attempt…that would be quite horrible indeed.

Well. I hardly know where to begin. My experience in BB’s house has been a long and emotional roller coaster ride.

When I first arrived, I was scared to death (no pun intended—I am dead serious!) that I would be poisoned by a housemate who was really a spy masquerading as a housemate. I made sure to test all the food on my plate for poison, and continue to do so before I eat anything, even if it is under lock and charm in my personal trunk.

I well remember the day when two housemates, who shall remain unnamed in this article, pretended to poison some food they made in the kitchen. I did the usual detection spells, and when I couldn’t find a trace of anything unusual, I took a small bite. I then had to run for a glass of water, because the dish was heavily spiced. It ended up being pretty good, however, as long as I had a drink nearby.

I made some escape plans with one housemate, and nearly escaped with a couple more housemates and a dog, but more details of that horrendous escapade can be found in an interview I submitted to another article in this very magazine.

More recently, I lost my bed in the luxury challenge, and was the first to think of sleeping on the floor in a sleeping bag. It is quite comfy actually, and I enjoy snuggling up inside with a book and my dogs.

As time went on I grew less suspicious, but rather disconsolate about my situation, at times exploding at housemates in a way to get rid of all the emotion stuck inside me, and at times just bursting into tears. A particular housemate was very nice to me once, when I couldn’t contain my tears. I will never forget how she tried to comfort me. Though I wasn’t very receptive to her sympathy, it still was nice of her to try and help me.

Just when I had given up on the notion that BB would plant a spy in our midst, he proceeded to do just that. Talk about reverse psychology. But the spy was far less subtle than she should have been, and I realized at once that there was something fishy about her; therefore I didn’t treat her with the same contempt at her rude behaviour as everyone else did. However, I guessed wrongly about who she actually was, and ended up writing a long speech praising BB in order not to lose any points….

I finally started meditation in order to control my emotions. I recall a housemate thinking I was insane when I sat cross-legged on the icy pool to clear my thoughts and to relax. Then I turned into a superhero.

My brief stint as a powerful superhero had its ups and downs. I loved shooting those arrows that always landed on their targets, and no longer needed to meditate to release my desperation and anger. Several duels and fights broke out among us superheroes, and they were excellent for taking my mind off the E word.

One superhero in particular liked to annoy me, and that has continued now even after our superpowers have abandoned us. This particular housemate, who shall remain unnamed even though I would dearly like to mock him in a public article, seizes any chance he might have to torment me. This is distressing at times but now the arguing is keeping my mind off the E word and my tremulous future.

Recently I got my revenge on him though, when I insulted his personal habits and he took me seriously. I actually had no idea that he had never visited the bathroom, but the next time I entered, he was in a private bath, mumbling to himself. I will always remember with a smile how he took a bath at my whim.

So what can I say? Life here is rocky and uncertain, but isn’t it that way everywhere? At least here the end is defined by the E word. And thank Merlin I have my darling boys with me.

HEBB: An Inside Look
by Brunette

Okay. Now, when I signed up for Big Brother, I didn't expect to get this far. I just did what I had to do, post a little bit in everywhere and could only pray I would win this. As I look back, I feel that this was a wonderful expiernce! For me, that is. You see, when I first signed up I was a newbie and I really didn't know many of the members in the house. I guess you could say I was a little bit intimidated about conversating with everyone. So, I was a little shy, just keeping to myself. I met a few friends then as Big Brother members slowly thinned, I became a little more confident!

I was causing havoc, trying to sneak out, joining in the parties we had in The Living Room. It was all very fun! Yet, the only thing that kept me on my feet were the evictions. Once a week someone was evicted and I would hope it was not me. I swear luck must've been on my side because as the evictions got to doubles and the triples and then quadruple, I was never once nominated. It made me apprieciate Big Brother even more. So, I worked twice as hard on the challenges and pushing others in Ravenclaw to do the same.

Now, as I sit here writing this. I couldn't be more grateful! I'm in the top eleven! I'm still very nervous because now everyday someone gets eliminated. I know that I could be the one evitced in a second. The pot of housepoints is huge and everyone hopes for that First, Second or Third place postition for a piece of it. Even, if I do not win this even, I'll be happy that I was still around for the final rounds. I met people, got more active, become more confident. This event worked wonders for me and I had alot of fun pariticipating. It's a shame that it's drawing to a close, but all great things must end at some point.

As a final word: Go Ravenclaw! I hope we win this for our house!!

<b><u>All about Me...Jenn</b></u>

Wow, final 10 and I’m still in the Big Brother house. I must say how surprised but grateful I am that this I’m still here. Twice every week my stomach would clench whenever I checked the Eviction nominations to see if my name was on there. And the two times it was, I would be nervous until the next day when I find out I’m safe.

I must say my journey at the BB house was quite interesting. I entered the BB house fully expecting it to be the Real World. To my dismay, I found out it was not. Yet found some popcorn on the table and decided to stay. Little did I know I would not be allowed to leave until evicted! Then I chose my bed in the bedroom which was the corner bed by the largest closet I might add. I figured I would have plenty of room for my clothes. Which later became stolen by Seamus, my closet not my clothes. Yet I suppose since we’re engaged now…he should be allowed to sleep in my closet. :D (*hugs and pets her TWO leprechauns Padfoot and Charms*) Then I’ll admit I was the one who pretended to poison poor Streams. It was hilarious to watch her reaction though. *sigh* our games of Truth or Dare. Certain invisible locked cages…

Then we went through many challenges and arguments. I’ll admit I left to get some peace and quiet many times and would disappear for days at a time. I came back for certain time when a Aurelia joined the house. I tried to extend an olive branch to the newcomer yet it was unfortunately snapped in two!

But overall I had a blast in the house and grew closer to many people. It was full of heartache, excitement, and fun! Those of you who didn’t sign up…you don’t know what you missed! lol

Hogwarts Experience Big Brother Challenges 8-17


In the Big Brother House the contestants dedication to the house was put to the test in the form of weekly challenges. It was a chance to earn house points and a chance for the members to prove how dedicated to the competition they really were. In fact many eviction votes where a deciding factor in voting.



Challenge 8: Alphabetical Housemates

The Alphabetical Housemates was quite possibly the most difficult challenge of them all. All members had to post in username alphabetical order. To organize this challenge several patient house members compiled lists in Alphabetical order and sent reminder messages to other members.

Members who completed this challenge:

Elana Ilyria Life is 42 LilyFlower Brunette skatinglils kitkat Castledown Dancingsunset cookiemonster jennifer Williams streams of silver Just_Ginny Charmed Granger Raistlin The Wizard delta

Challenge 9: Shopping List


This was a challenge enjoyed by many. It required browsing certain internet sites to create an elegent evening dinner for a friend-but under a budget of [/size]£150! It was amazing to see the tasteful three course menus and the creativity of the members!
This challenge was completed by:

amberg93 Caroru Moony Traci=Ronlover102 WaterLily Elana Ilyria skyla0305 Life is 42 LilyFlower Brunette – free challenge Castledown jennifer Williams streams of silver Just_Ginny Severus Snape Raistlin The Wizard, CloakedSchemer



Challenge 10: Job Swap

This challenge was to pick a job from a provided list, no members could have the same job, and write a step by step description of what the job entailed. This certainly allowed members to unleash a goofy creative side of them, and gave us insight into their personal interests in some cases. This was the first challenge in which the housemates earned a pass!

amberg93 Caroru running_swift Moony littleprincess_01 Traci=Ronlover102 Boggartntheclost WaterLily Elana Ilyria skyla0305 Life is 42 LilyFlower Brunette Castledown jennifer Williams streams of silver Just_Ginny Severus Snape Raistlin The Wizard and CloakedSchemer all completed this challenge.



Challenge 11: Europop



This challenge confused many people, although that didn’t stop them from trying!!! The objectives were completed and 500 housepoints were given.



Challenge 12: Winners Row



This challenge was to write why you thought you deserved to win, and should you not win, who you thought should win. This required reflection on the part of the housemates, and evaluation of their peers.

The following housemates completed this challenge:

amberg93 Caroru Traci=Ronlover102 WaterLily Elana Life is 42 LilyFlower Brunette Castledown streams of silver Just_Ginny Severus Snape Raistlin The Wizard CloakedSchemer



(end of Lifey’s First magazine page)





Challenge 13: Personality Task



This was a fun and easy challenge. The housemates drew or wrote something, answered some questions, and based on that their personality was evaluated.

amberg93 running_swift Moony littleprincess_01 Traci=Ronlover102 Boggartntheclost WaterLily Elana Life is 42 LilyFlower Brunette skatinglils Castledown jennifer williams streams of silver Just_Ginny Severus Snape delta Raistlin The Wizard all discovered their personalities.



Challenge 14: Time Capsule



A bittersweet challenge in which members fondly recalled the happier times spent in HEBB and placed an item representing that time in a time capsule.

amberg93 littleprincess_01 WaterLily Life is 42 LilyFlower Brunette jennifer williams streams of silver Just_Ginny Severus Snape and Raistlin The Wizard all shared memories





[size=12]challenge 15: Superhero Challenge



In the superhero challenge house members created and became their own superhero and for following days performed goodly deeds throughout the house of big brother.

Moony waterlily elana life is 42 jennifer williams streams of silver Just_Ginny Severus Snape and raistlin the wizard fought together to save the day at big brother.





Challenge 16: Christmas carols



In the spirit of yuletide joy Housemembers rewrote Christmas songs into HEBB themed masterpieces, to be sung and loved by all.

Raistlin The Wizard jennifer williams streams of silver Just_Ginny Life is 42 Brunette Elana and waterlily all spread a festive youletide cheer throughout the house with their jolly chorus’ of “All I Want for Christmas is to Win BB” “BB House” “We Wish Not To Be Evicted” “BB Baby” and more.





Challenge 17: HEBB Magazine



The final challenge of the Big Brother competition involved the full effort of all of the enthusiastic remaining housemembers; all striving to chronicle their magnificent experiences in a flawless magazine dedicated to Big Brother.