The Championship - #1 Hedwig vs. #2 Shadowfax

First, yesterday's results: Hedwig cruised into the final with 75% of the vote.

Familiar Madness 2010
Championship

#1 Hedwig



vs.

#2 Shadowfax



Only one familiar will be left standing at the end to call themselves the greatest of them all. Will it be Harry Potter's owl, Hedwig, or Gandalf's horse, Shadowfax? Both animal companions share the most important qualities of being a familiar: loyalty, friendship, and magic.

Your vote will decide the winner!

The Final Four - #1 Hedwig vs. #5 Pyewacket

First, yesterday's results: It was the closest match-up yet. Shadowfax and Archimedes battled back and forth, but in the end, Shadowfax prevailed with a slim 57% of the vote.

Hogwarts Regional
Round Three

#1 Hedwig



vs.

#5 Pyewacket



Preview

It's owl versus cat as Harry Potter's familiar faces off against the feline companion of "Bell, Book, and Candles" Gillian Holyrod. The winner moves on to the Familiar Madness Tournament championship. Shadowfax awaits. Your vote decides!

Tomorrow: The Championship

The Final Four - #2 Shadowfax vs. #3 Archimedes

First, yesterday's results: Argo never really got out of the starting gate, as Hedwig moved on with 83% of the vote.

It began with 16 of literature, film, and television's best known familiars, and now it's down to the Final Four. Who will emerge as the greatest of them all?

Hogwarts Regional

#1 Hedwig vs. #5 Pyewacket

Middle-earth Regional

#2 Shadowfax vs. #3 Archimedes

Today, we visit Middle-earth:

#2 Shadowfax



vs.

#3 Archimedes



Preview

Horse vs. owl. Power vs. wisdom. Gandalf's familiar vs. Merlin's familiar. Your vote decides who moves to the championship match-up.

Tomorrow: #1 Hedwig vs. #5 Pyewacket

Round Two - #1 Hedwig vs. #9 Argo

First, yesterday's results: Shadowfax wins in a laugher, taking out Iago with 80% of the votes.

Hogwarts Regional
Round Two

#1 Hedwig



vs.

#9 Argo



Preview

The Elite 8 wraps up with #1 Hedwig battling #9 Argo. Neither familiar was challenged in the first round, with Hedwig scoring 77% of the vote against Mister and Argo grabbing an even more impressive 80% over Flotsam and Jetsam. Xena's trusted palomino horse can't be counted out, but Harry's owl is the familiar to beat. Be sure to vote!

Tomorrow: The Final Four match-ups are announced and the Madness continues.

Round Two - #2 Shadowfax vs. #10 Iago

First, yesterday's results: As expected, it was a nail-biter, but in the end Archimedes scored the decisive vote and eliminated Pantalaimon with a 57% margin.

Middle-earth Regional
Round Two

#2 Shadowfax



vs.

#10 Iago



Preview

The Lord of all Horses would seem like the clear favorite, but Jafar's pet macaw is just sneaky enough to pull off an upset. Will it be Shadowfax or Iago? Your vote decides!

Tomorrow: The last of the Elite 8 match-ups, as #1 Hedwig faces #9 Argo.

Round Two - #3 Archimedes vs. #6 Pantalaimon

First, yesterday's results. Pyewacket prevailed over Salem with 66% of the vote.

Middle-earth Regional
Round Two

#3 Archimedes



vs.

#6 Pantalaimon



Preview

In Round One, Archimedes eliminated Fawkes with 66% of the vote, while Pantalaimon scored the round's biggest margin of victory, taking out Macbeth's Sisters' familiars with an overwhelming 85% of the vote. Now these two familiar heavyweights will battle it out for a place in the Final Four. Will it be Merlin's wise owl consigliere, or Lyra Belacqua's shapeshifting companion?
Your vote decides!

Tomorrow: #2 Shadowfax vs. #10 Iago

Round Two - #5 Pyewacket vs. #13 Salem

First, yesterday's results: Argo ran away with 80% of the vote, sinking Flotsam and Jetsam.

That means Round Two is set to kick off. The Elite 8. Here are the match-ups!

Hogwarts Regional

#1 Hedwig
vs.
#9 Argo

#5 Pyewacket
vs.
#13 Salem

Middle-earth Regional

#2 Shadowfax
vs.
#10 Iago

#3 Archimedes
vs.
#6 Pantalaimon

Today, we begin Round Two in the Hogwarts Regional.

#5 Pyewacket



vs.

#13 Salem



Preview

It's cat versus cat, as these two feline familiars face off! In Round One, Pyewacket defeated Morgan Le Fay's Raven with 71% of the vote. Salem scored a surprisingly easy victory over the Winged Monkeys, with an 80% margin. Only one will move on. Your vote decides who.

Tomorrow: We return to the Middle-earth Regional for perhaps the most intriguing match-up of Round Two... #3 Archimedes vs. #6 Pantalaimon.