Cardiff Uni Harry Potter Society

It becomes obvious as I upload photographs from the 2008/9 year that perhaps an explanation of Sarah Doll is needed for anyone who finds themselves wondering why we carried along a doll to most of our socials.

As part of her course (Occupational Therapy, for those who want to know), our 2008/9 President, Sarah, had to spend most of the first semester in Barnstaple on placement. Of course, we couldn’t bear the thought of being without her for so long – or the idea of Sarah missing so many socials – and thus Sarah Doll was born. Our flexible plastic friend joined us for many a pub crawl and quiz, also providing plenty of photo opportunities.

Somehow, though, she did all this in a pink swimsuit and high heels. Yes, even in Cardiff weather! Sarah Doll splashed out and had a custom-made gown for the Yule Ball in December. She’s a sensible sort of doll, you see, and knew that swimwear was inappropriate for such a formal occasion.

Luckily, the real Sarah rejoined us in January. Thank Merlin – she’s much more cuddly than Sarah Doll.

If there’s one time of year when we get to geek out properly and dress up, it’s Halloween.

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Pub Quidditch. Also known as party tricks and pub crawling with house points on offer.

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Every year we like to welcome the society with an action-packed first social. For the first time in ever, in 2008 we also had the Sorting during the Freshers’ Fling. And, yes, there was some arts and crafts involves.

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Every year we love getting ready to welcome more freshers into the fold. Whether you’re new to the uni or just fancy trying another society, committee members are on hand to answer questions.

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April 26th, 2008: Societies Awards – This year, the SU’s Societies Awards were special affair and who are we to turn down the chance to get dressed up? We were shortlisted in one category for our Horcrux Hunt pub crawl.

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April 14th, 2008: Pub Crawl – Another opportunity to dress up as Harry Potter characters. Though there seemed to be an awful lot of Death Eaters…

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February 23rd, 2008: Movie Marathon – One very long Saturday in February we decided to watch all five Harry Potter films. Did we manage it? Of course we did!

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February 5th, 2008: Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday came early this year, so we tucked into stacks of pancakes that we made ourselves before settling down to a game of Scene It?.

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A decandent, Christmassy ball in December 2007.

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