Harry Potter - which house do you belong to?

Those who read or watched the series of "Harry Potter" are probably engrossed in it to the point they wonder which house would be the best for them and which characters would they meet there. If you are still not sure about your belonging, i recommend you reading my post!

1. Are you a brave, loyal, courageous, adventurous and a daring person? Do you stand up for others when it's needed? Are you brave-hearted and has lots of nerves? If yes, Gryffindor is the house you belong in!

* Gryffindor values courage, bravery, nerve and chivalry. Its mascot is the lion, and its colours are scarlet and gold. Their motto is: "Their daring, nerve and chivalry set Gryffindors apart".

+ "Being a Gryffindor means that you're probably the adventurous and courageous friend, and you are usually known for doing what is right."

- Notable members include: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, and more.

2. Are you an intelligent, creative and clever person with lots of knowledge? Then Ravenclaw is your house! Ravenclaws often tend to be quite quirky as well.

* Members of this house are characterised by their wit, learning, and wisdom. The emblematic animal is symbol is an eagle, and blue and bronze are its colours.

+ "If you are known for being the quirky friend, the smartest in the group or just great at making wise decisions, you're definitely a Ravenclaw."

- Notable members include: Luna Lovegood, Gilderoy Lockhart, Filius Flitwick, Rowena Ravenclaw, Cho Chang, and more.

3. Are you hard working, has lots of dedication, always plays fair, has lots of patience, and is known for loyalty? Then your house is surely Hufflepuff!

* The Head of this house is the Herbology teacher Pomona Sprout, and the house ghost is The Fat Friar. According to Rowling, Hufflepuff corresponds roughly to the element of earth.

+ "Hufflepuff is known as the “nice house” and believes strongly in sparing peoples feelings and being kind. This is not to say that Hufflepuffs aren't smart or courageous. Hufflepuffs just enjoy making others happy and tend to be more patient towards people."

- Notable members include: Newt Scamander, Cedric Diggory, Nymphadora Tonks, Pomona Sprout, and more. 

4. The last house is mainly determinated by qualities like: cunning, prideful, resourceful, ambitious, and intelligence. They are known for being in charge of leadership and domination. Can you relate to any of these qualities? If yes, then it means you belong to Slytherin!

* The house mascot of Slytherin is the serpent, and the house colours are green and silver. The Slytherin motto is "Slytherin will help you on your way to greatness".

+ "Slytherins have a tendency to be arrogant or prideful. This is most likely due to the fact that everyone in Slytherin is exceedingly proud to be there."

- Notable members include: Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy, Lord Voldemort, Vincent Crabbe, and more.

So, which one do you think is the right one for you?

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N.R.

What does it mean to be truly happy?

Happiness is undeniably one of the most wanted and welcomed feelings. Without it, world would have been a living hell to all of us. It can be caused by many things and even the smallest actions. We just need to open our eyes to notice what makes us happy, even for a moment!

1. A "smile". - Have you ever felt down and saw some people smiling? And then you thought how can they be so positive when you feel the opposite of that? That's completely normal, and typical. We all have these times and days, but? How about forcing a smile? If people can do it, you can do the same as well! Just close your eyes, and try not to think about the things that currently upset you. Afterwards, let your face muscles relax from the tension and make your head clear from the negative thoughts. Calmly sit, and? Just smile. Isn't that nice itself?

2. "Nature", and basically everything that surrounds you. - There are people who have never noticed the beauty of the world, or dumbly denied this important fact. World, in fact, may seem 'ugly' to many of the population and it's caused by many factors. It is a scary place, but the reason behind that are the bad people living there and their actions, and surely not because of the 'world' itself. Have you ever just sat down and think of;

a) "Sky" - Oh, how beautiful and clear it is! A limitless celestial sphere, surrounded by fluffy clouds, sun, moon and stars. Aren't we all lucky to be able to see it by ourselves? Everyday, and night, just always.

b) "Trees" - Green is confirmed to be the colour that calms us down and reduce the feeling of tiredness. Aren't trees relaxing to look at? There are many shapes and shades amongst them, and all of them have their own vibe. And? Trees are just beautiful. They are able to grow without people's help, spontaneously and without any mistakes. If you think of trees the way i do, i'm glad, because you've found a reason to be happy!

c) "Animals" - Those innocent and defenseless creatures are another reason to feel happiness. Isn't that amazing that we, as people who only destroy all the good qualities planet has, are able to live in the same place as those extremely smart and adorable animals? Yes, it is beautiful! Please, enjoy it! 

3. Always remember to be kind to people! No matter what bad they have done to you or those you care about. Just be kind. It's the only way to show what does it mean to be respectful, and how HAPPY it makes you to share this feeling with others. Without the spiritual happiness, you won't be able to enjoy life freely.

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N.R.

Football, football...

 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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On Monday (17/12/2018) in the Swiss Nyon there was a draw for the 1/8 finals of the Champions League. We already know who will play with whom at this stage of the competition. In the action, we will see three Poles - Robert Lewandowski, Łukasz Piszczek and Wojciech Szczęsny. Below we present all pairs.

1/8 FINISH OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2018/2019

Schalke 04 Gelsenkirchen - Manchester City

Atletico Madryt - Juventus Turyn

Manchester United - Paris Saint-Germain

Tottenham Hotspur - Borussia Dortmund

Olympique Lyon - FC Barcelona

AS Roma - FC Porto

Ajax Amsterdam - Real Madryt

Liverpool FC - Bayern Monachium

The duels with the participation of Poles promise to be very interesting. The team of Robert Lewandowski - Bayern Munich - in the fight for the quarterfinals will face the team of Juergen Klopp - Liverpool FC. Lukasz Piszczek and his Borussia Dortmund are facing a confrontation with Tottenham Hotspur, and Wojciech Szczęsny and his teammates from Juventus Turin will try to stop Atletico Madrid. In turn, Ajax Amsterdam, who, until the end fought for the first place in the group with Bayern Munich, will now try to jump the barrier in the form of Real Madrid. Theoretically, the easiest task is to be followed by FC Barcelona, which Olympique Lyon will take. The competition in the 1/8 finals of the Champions League will begin on Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 and 13 February. Of course, it will be held on a match and rematch basis.

Can wait to see, and you?

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D.Z.