Gaining entry to the Ravenclaw Common Room isn’t as simple as stating a password. Instead, students must solve a challenging riddle before the door grants access. An eagle-shaped knocker guards the entrance, testing each student’s wit with a clever question that even the brightest minds have struggled to answer. Here is a riddle that has stumped some of Ravenclaw’s finest. Think you can solve it? If you do, you could win five Knuts, a free ad in our magazine, and a special shout-out in the inaugural issue of the Hogwarts Seasonal Magazine. Send your answers by owl to Kyra Shirley, Compiler and Publisher of Hogwarts Seasonal Magazine, or Jean W.P. Granger, Publishing Secretary.

Did you know this stone is more than it seems? 
Forged in the earth, it shimmers and gleams.
Hidden deep within rugged ground,
Its beauty awaits to be shaped and found.
Once cut and polished, it captures the light,
A treasure we keep both day and night.
Worn for luck, love, or as a charm,
But once feared in myths for bringing harm.
With pressure and heat, it forms in time, Emerging as something rare and fine. What am I, this radiant gem sublime?

What could it be? 
Put on your thinking cap and prove you’ve got the brains of a true Ravenclaw!

Great job so far! You’ve proven you’ve got what it takes, so here’s a bonus riddle just for you. This one’s inspired by ancient legends and a mysterious creature that knows all the secrets of the ages. It’s not just any riddle—it's got a guardian that’s as clever as it is fierce! If you’re ready for a challenge that’ll get your brain buzzing and your imagination soaring, dive right in. Think outside the box, and let’s see if you can uncover the answer

Bonus Riddle:

In a school of enchantment, where wands wave with grace,
A four-legged beast guards a magical place.
With shimmering fur and a heart full of fire,
It tests those who seek what they most desire.
Its riddles are clever, its gaze sharp and keen,
In a realm of illusions, where all is not seen.

In shadows and light, it roams through the night,
Chasing dreams of the brave who embrace the fright.
With a flick of its tail, it can vanish from view,
Yet those who are clever may earn a clue.
So ponder this creature, so noble and grand—
What magical being could protect such a land?

Got a guess? Don't keep us in suspense!

Journalist: Jean .W.P. Granger