Happy October, everyone! As another month rolls in, so does a new Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam, a monthly creative challenge to make something of any medium on a theme. Last month’s theme was transportation, and that was certainly a wild ride. Want to know this month’s theme? Hold your hippogriffs! First, let’s take a look at all the transportation creations.
Bess, hostwitch of WZRD Radio Podcast, designed an inter-fictional traveling device: a cross between a typical Hogwarts school trunk and the Luggage from Terry Pratchett’s stories. I can’t help but wonder if this is a a Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes creation, or one of Hagrid’s pets—perhaps both?
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Sagan of Candlewix wondered whether the Hogwarts Express was the only magical train around, and they soon answered their own question with the Magical Railways of the World™ Theme Song. Sung from the perspective of the engineer of the Hogwarts Express, this quick ditty takes us around the globe with a rhythm that feels like building steam.
I started writing a Dots and Lines song about a new model of broom. It’s still in the unfinished draft stage, but I’m excited to work on it further! The following is what I have so far.
There’s a nice little notch on the handle end that’s good for carrying groceries
There’s a pre-installed water detection charm with an optional anti-rain bubble
And in case the competition falls apart in fright, it’s still good to sweep up the ruuuubble…
Bum bum bum
(Spoken) Of course, what you’re all wondering now is: What about Quidditch?
Well, the Comet 360 is mighty fine for players in every position
From the professional leagues to the pick-up games, you’ll score with this newest edition
Acceleration’s smooth and the braking charm is tested for perfect precision
Plus three-dimensional maneuverability to avoid any airborne collision
Now that we’ve safely arrived at the end of the article, it’s time to announce our challenge for October: the liminal. As All Hallow’s Eve draws near, it seems right to look to transitions and in-betweens as inspiration. This might mean anything from doorways to twilight to grand life changes, or so many other things. What comes to mind for you? I look forward to finding out!
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