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Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
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So teach us things worth knowing,
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HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear future student,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on 1 May. We await your owl by no later than 27 April.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Bring back what we've forgot,
Setting
The year is 1989, eight years after the end of The First Wizarding War and two years before Harry even learns he's a wizard. Though a scarcely acknowledged fear of you-know-who still lingers in the air, the wizarding world is operating mostly as normal. Perhaps you are a new first-year student, entering Hogwarts with the likes of Fred and George Weasley, Cedric Diggory, and Angelina Johnson. Are you a professor, eager to collaborate with peers like Pomona Sprout and Cuthbert Binns to share your knowledge with the next generation of magic users? Or maybe you're preparing to graduate next year alongside Nymphadora Tonks and Charlie Weasley. Whoever you are, you've found your way to Hogwarts and will be calling it home for the next academic year. Now please, make your way to platform nine and three quarters.
Plot
This is a Harry Potter universe role play without the Harry Potter. The events of Harry's life, as depicted in the books, have not all occurred quite yet. Don't worry if you don't have an in-depth knowledge of Potter lore, this RP is intended to be friendly to all players, regardless of lore knowledge. It will be focused mainly on life at Hogwarts as students come of age and attend classes while simultaneously trying to keep out of trouble. There will be certain plot points (feasts, trips to Hogsmeade, Quidditch matches, etc.) to push character development and interaction but otherwise, the plot is up to you. Both canon characters and OCs are most welcome, including students and staff. Players are also allowed to play minor characters part time. Drama between characters (romance, rivalries, etc.) is highly encouraged.Just do your best, we'll do the rest,
Guidelines & Rules
1. All first years will be sorted upon arrival at Hogwarts, as per the Sorting Ceremony. (This means that canon characters will be sorted into their respective houses, but OCs are at the mercy of the Sorting Hat.) Later year OCs have the option for their player to choose their house or to let the GM conduct a similar sorting ceremony for them.
2. If you've joined our RP after we've done sorting for the year, you may join as an older year (2-7) or part of the staff. All canon teachers are in place, but I will allow OC assistant professors in each subject who teach under the supervision of the canon teacher.
3. You are allowed 4 characters in total. They may be whatever year of student you like (including prefects!) or staff, as long as they follow the above rules. I also welcome playing 'part-time' characters such as canon students and staff that will help flesh out the universe and encourage interaction (but not require so much effort as a main character). Perhaps my biggest limitation in creating characters (other than keeping it realistic to the universe) is to respect the canon characters that are already in place and the roles they fill. For example, it's safe to assume that Charlie Weasley was Captain of Gryffindor's quidditch team at the point of this RP. That means that in this RP, we will respect that. Other unfulfilled roles on the quidditch team are welcome to be filled by your characters, and if you're keen on being captain we can work out something like a co-captain.
4. This will be a detailed and (I'm hoping) long-term RP. While quality is more important than quantity, in the interest of substance I am expecting at least a full paragraph (4 sentences or more) per post, at least once a week. I'm happy to work with players when things come up, so please let us know if you'll be inactive for a while! Also, I'll try to give everyone at least a few days of notice before we switch settings or start a new plot point, but please let me know if you're struggling to find something to write about and we can work together to figure out a solution.
5. Let's all be polite to each other and have a good time! Feel free to chat OOC about developing character relationships.
6. I'm sure you know the usual rules by now, but just in case: no GMing, Mary Sues, or controlling/harming other people's characters without consent. etc.
7. Please wait to post until your character has been accepted. No positions or roles may be reserved and all characters are subject to GM approval.
8. More of a suggestion than a rule, but there is an OOC discord for this RP. Being in the discord is not mandatory, all important announcements will always be made in the OOC (Great Hall linked below) or IC thread. Join the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Discord Server!
And learn until our brains all rot.
Hm. I don't believe I've seen you here before. First year, then?
[He looks you up and down before giving you a knowing smile to ease your apparent nervousness.]
It's alright, I get it. I've been there. My little brothers are first years too actually - George and Fred Weasley. Little troublemakers, they are. Maybe you'll meet them on the train. But on second thought, it's probably better that you don't.
[He laughs.]
Here, let me help you with your bags. Don't worry, they'll be sent up to your room when we get there. Now listen, when you get off, you'll be looking for Hagrid. He's a big guy, you won't be able to miss him. He'll take you on the boats to the Great Hall where you'll get sorted.
What? Yeah, sorted. You know, into one of the four houses...? You don't know? Blimey, well, there's Hufflepuff, Gryffindor - that's the one I'm in, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. You'll probably want to stay away from that last lot. Huh? Oh, no, you don't get to pick. The Hat will, at the ceremony.
[The train's whistle blows sharply, a final warning to all intending to board it for the journey to Hogwarts.]
There's probably still room in one of the compartments of this car here. In you go, that's it, they won't be bite. Chin up, you'll be fine. Just remember to stay as far away from Peeves as you can. Don't know who he is? Nevermind, you'll figure it out for yourself. Good luck, and welcome to Hogwarts.
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The Library
You enter the library, just off one of the corridors on the first floor of the castle. You'd gotten a bit lost on the way trying to avoid a certain poltergeist, but no matter - you found it eventually.
The Library's immense collection stops you in your tracks for a moment. You note the self-sorting books arranging themselves on their respective shelves. Towering bookcases containing more knowledge than you could ever imagine go as far as the eye can see. The vulture-like Madam Pince gives you a sharp glare that says 'stop dawdling'.
In a hurry to dodge those piercing librarian eyes, you duck behind some shelves and find yourself in a row you don't recognize.
Now, if only you could remember what you were looking for...
"When in doubt, go to the library."
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An Appraisal of Magical Education in Europe
YEAR 1: All first-years at Hogwarts must take seven subjects: Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, History of Magic, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy and Herbology. Flying lessons (on broomsticks) are also compulsory for 1 year.
YEAR 2: Flying may be dropped, but all other classes from year 1 continue.
YEAR 3: At the beginning of year 3, students are required to choose a minimum of two more subjects from the following list: Arithmancy, Muggle Studies, Divination, Study of Ancient Runes, and Care of Magical Creatures. No core classes (from years 1 and 2) may be dropped, but electives may at any point.
YEAR 4: Students may switch the electives they have chosen in year 3, but they must still continue on with core classes from year 1 (the only exception being if they have dropped flying).
YEAR 5: In their fifth year, students meet with their head of house to talk about what type of job they would like to go into. They are then recommend which N.E.W.T. (Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test) level courses they should take to follow that path. Towards the end of the year, fifth-year students take their Ordinary Wizarding Level (O.W.L.) exams to determine whether they can achieve a score high enough to continue to N.E.W.T.level for the class in the remaining two years.
YEAR 6: In the sixth year, if a student has scored high enough on his or her O.W.L. exam for a certain subject, they can take a N.E.W.T-level class on that topic (this is for every class). This means that if a student does not score high enough on his or her O.W.L., he or she cannot advance to the N.E.W.T. level class, even if it is part of the core curriculum (so, students may drop some core classes by failing their O.W.L.). Very specialised subjects such as Alchemy are sometimes offered in the final two years if there is sufficient demand. Students in the sixth year may also elect to take part in Apparition lessons for a fee of twelve Galleons. Sixth-year students may take any number of classes as long as they meet the O.W.L. requirements.
YEAR 7: The final year. Students may continue with their N.E.W.T. level courses chosen during their sixth year. At the end of the year, if their chosen job path requires it, students will sit their N.E.W.T. Exams (Some jobs only require O.W.L.s).
YEAR 2: Flying may be dropped, but all other classes from year 1 continue.
YEAR 3: At the beginning of year 3, students are required to choose a minimum of two more subjects from the following list: Arithmancy, Muggle Studies, Divination, Study of Ancient Runes, and Care of Magical Creatures. No core classes (from years 1 and 2) may be dropped, but electives may at any point.
YEAR 4: Students may switch the electives they have chosen in year 3, but they must still continue on with core classes from year 1 (the only exception being if they have dropped flying).
YEAR 5: In their fifth year, students meet with their head of house to talk about what type of job they would like to go into. They are then recommend which N.E.W.T. (Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test) level courses they should take to follow that path. Towards the end of the year, fifth-year students take their Ordinary Wizarding Level (O.W.L.) exams to determine whether they can achieve a score high enough to continue to N.E.W.T.level for the class in the remaining two years.
YEAR 6: In the sixth year, if a student has scored high enough on his or her O.W.L. exam for a certain subject, they can take a N.E.W.T-level class on that topic (this is for every class). This means that if a student does not score high enough on his or her O.W.L., he or she cannot advance to the N.E.W.T. level class, even if it is part of the core curriculum (so, students may drop some core classes by failing their O.W.L.). Very specialised subjects such as Alchemy are sometimes offered in the final two years if there is sufficient demand. Students in the sixth year may also elect to take part in Apparition lessons for a fee of twelve Galleons. Sixth-year students may take any number of classes as long as they meet the O.W.L. requirements.
YEAR 7: The final year. Students may continue with their N.E.W.T. level courses chosen during their sixth year. At the end of the year, if their chosen job path requires it, students will sit their N.E.W.T. Exams (Some jobs only require O.W.L.s).
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Quidditch Through the Ages
Quidditch tryouts will be held during the second week of the school year, as noted in the academic calendar (see: Unfogging the Future) First years are not allowed to join quidditch teams but may try out when they return for their second year. The season will begin in October with games starting in November and each house will play the other houses once.
On match days, the GM will make an opening post to set the scene. Then, any players or spectators will be welcomed to make posts about their characters playing or watching the game (please interact with others and always feel free to use the Great Hall to collaborate!). All characters are welcome to spectate any match or roam the castle/whatever they see fit. As a note, quidditch matches are attended by most everyone in school, regardless of house affiliation, from student to staff alike.
Eventually, the GM will end the match with a post about which team won and all characters (regardless of house) will be invited to celebrate with (or comfort) the players during a small feast in the Great Hall.
As a reminder, every team is made up of seven players - three chasers, two beaters, one keeper, and one seeker.
On match days, the GM will make an opening post to set the scene. Then, any players or spectators will be welcomed to make posts about their characters playing or watching the game (please interact with others and always feel free to use the Great Hall to collaborate!). All characters are welcome to spectate any match or roam the castle/whatever they see fit. As a note, quidditch matches are attended by most everyone in school, regardless of house affiliation, from student to staff alike.
Eventually, the GM will end the match with a post about which team won and all characters (regardless of house) will be invited to celebrate with (or comfort) the players during a small feast in the Great Hall.
As a reminder, every team is made up of seven players - three chasers, two beaters, one keeper, and one seeker.
House Teams
Gryffindor
Charlie Weasley - Seeker - Captain
Oliver Wood - Keeper
Slytherin
Marcus Flint - Chaser
Xinyi Shen @sox - Seeker
Hufflepuff
Ravenclaw
Kang Ha-Eun @Stardust Galaxy - Seeker
Brenda Myrescough @BracedJupiter72 - Beater
Commentators
Kim Eun-Jin @Stardust Galaxy
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Unfogging the Future
Daily Schedule
7:30 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in the Great Hall
9 AM - 10 AM: Class 1
10 AM - 11 AM: Break
11 AM - 12 PM: Class 2
12 PM - 1 PM: Lunch in the Great Hall
1 PM - 2PM: Class 3
2 PM - 3 PM: Break
3 PM - 4 PM: Class 4
6 PM - 7:30 PM: Dinner in the Great Hall
9 PM: Curfew
Academic Calendar
September
1. Beginning of the academic year, Hogwarts Express leaves King's Cross Station for Hogsmeade Station for all to attend the start-of-year feast
2. Classes begin, schedules handed out at breakfast
12. Flying lessons and Quidditch tryouts begin
October
13. Friday the 13th
21. Hogsmeade Trip (3rd years and up with permission of guardian only)
31. Hallowe'en Feast
November
11. Gryffindor/Slytherin Quidditch Match
25. Hufflepuff/Ravenclaw Quidditch Match
December
15. End of the first term, most students and some teachers return home for the holidays
25. Christmas Feast
January
1. New Year's Day
7. Beginning of the second term, Hogwarts Express leaves King's Cross Station for Hogsmeade Station for all to attend the start-of-term feast
8. Classes resume
27. Hogsmeade Trip (3rd years and up with permission of guardian only)
February
14. Valentine's Day Celebration & Dance
24. Ravenclaw/Slytherin Quidditch Match
March
10. Gryffindor/Hufflepuff Quidditch Match
24. Hogsmeade Trip (3rd years and up with permission of guardian only)
April
6. End of second term, most students and some teachers return home for the holidays
15. Easter
22. Beginning of the second term, Hogwarts Express leaves King's Cross Station for Hogsmeade Station for all to attend the start-of-term feast
23. Classes resume
May
12. Hufflepuff/Slytherin Quidditch Match
26. Gryffindor/Ravenclaw Quidditch Match
June
4. Exams begin
8. Last day of exams
12. Exam results posted
16. Leaving Feast
17. Students return to London on the Hogwarts Express from Hogsmeade Station
7:30 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in the Great Hall
9 AM - 10 AM: Class 1
10 AM - 11 AM: Break
11 AM - 12 PM: Class 2
12 PM - 1 PM: Lunch in the Great Hall
1 PM - 2PM: Class 3
2 PM - 3 PM: Break
3 PM - 4 PM: Class 4
6 PM - 7:30 PM: Dinner in the Great Hall
9 PM: Curfew
Academic Calendar
September
1. Beginning of the academic year, Hogwarts Express leaves King's Cross Station for Hogsmeade Station for all to attend the start-of-year feast
2. Classes begin, schedules handed out at breakfast
12. Flying lessons and Quidditch tryouts begin
October
13. Friday the 13th
21. Hogsmeade Trip (3rd years and up with permission of guardian only)
31. Hallowe'en Feast
November
11. Gryffindor/Slytherin Quidditch Match
25. Hufflepuff/Ravenclaw Quidditch Match
December
15. End of the first term, most students and some teachers return home for the holidays
25. Christmas Feast
January
1. New Year's Day
7. Beginning of the second term, Hogwarts Express leaves King's Cross Station for Hogsmeade Station for all to attend the start-of-term feast
8. Classes resume
27. Hogsmeade Trip (3rd years and up with permission of guardian only)
February
14. Valentine's Day Celebration & Dance
24. Ravenclaw/Slytherin Quidditch Match
March
10. Gryffindor/Hufflepuff Quidditch Match
24. Hogsmeade Trip (3rd years and up with permission of guardian only)
April
6. End of second term, most students and some teachers return home for the holidays
15. Easter
22. Beginning of the second term, Hogwarts Express leaves King's Cross Station for Hogsmeade Station for all to attend the start-of-term feast
23. Classes resume
May
12. Hufflepuff/Slytherin Quidditch Match
26. Gryffindor/Ravenclaw Quidditch Match
June
4. Exams begin
8. Last day of exams
12. Exam results posted
16. Leaving Feast
17. Students return to London on the Hogwarts Express from Hogsmeade Station
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