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Biochemkris · 06-12-2006, 07:21 PM

by Nabiya

The members of this site are sure to agree that one of the most exciting parts of SnitchSeeker.com is the Hogwarts school role-play (RP). The SnitchSeeker school RP involves Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Diagon Alley, The Hogwarts Express and Hogsmeade.

Before the beginning of every term, new and "unsorted" members are given the opportunity to participate in the "Sorting" ceremony. They are given a short questionnaire to fill out, which is judged by the administrators of the site, and they receive an answer a few days later informing them into which house they have been sorted (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Ravenclaw).

Each sorted member can then create a character to use in the school RP. While some find it easier to just use their own names and personalities, most members find it infinitely more challenging (not to mention fun) to create an original character to act out.

After being sorted, "Diagon Alley" becomes available to members who wish to hone their RPing skills. They are given a range of shops (all mentioned in the Harry Potter books) from where they may buy the supplies needed for the upcoming term or merely to meet with new and old friends.

The Hogwarts school RP is held in a way that is very true to the books. There are Professors teaching all the subjects which are offered at the “real” Hogwarts, prefects from each house to monitor that the students adhere to the school RP and forum rules, quidditch matches, homework, final exams, detention, house points, common rooms, Hogwarts' grounds, hallways, etc.

And what really makes the SnitchSeeker school RP stand out is that it has a different central plot that everyone is aware of and participates in every term. One term there was the very evil Lord Voldermortist who came and terrorized the school with his band of Death Eaters, resulting in some professors and students losing their lives to protect the school. Another term dealt with a mysterious love potion being planted all over the school grounds, wreaking havoc among the staff and students. It's really interesting to see what creative ideas the staff members manage to cook up each term.

The school RP has its own timeline which is set roughly 50 years after Harry Potter and gang attended Hogwarts, thereby avoiding the possibility of somebody asking, "Why weren't these events or people mentioned in the books?"

Each term lasts three months before the End-of-Term Feast is held to mark the end of the term, and also to announce the winner of that term's House Cup. Afterward, the Hogwarts Express is available for students who wish to RP themselves leaving the school.

The SnitchSeeker school RP works hard to keep as close as possible to the school presented by J.K. Rowling and this is what contributes the most to its attractiveness.

06-12-2006, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Biochemkris Technical Assistance Manticore Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Bowels of SS Posts: 25,853 Hogwarts RPG Name: Sophia Branxton Fifth Year	Hogwarts School Role-play Technically technical all the time Bookaholic by Nabiya The members of this site are sure to agree that one of the most exciting parts of SnitchSeeker.com is the Hogwarts school role-play (RP). The SnitchSeeker school RP involves Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Diagon Alley, The Hogwarts Express and Hogsmeade. Before the beginning of every term, new and "unsorted" members are given the opportunity to participate in the "Sorting" ceremony. They are given a short questionnaire to fill out, which is judged by the administrators of the site, and they receive an answer a few days later informing them into which house they have been sorted (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Ravenclaw). Each sorted member can then create a character to use in the school RP. While some find it easier to just use their own names and personalities, most members find it infinitely more challenging (not to mention fun) to create an original character to act out. After being sorted, "Diagon Alley" becomes available to members who wish to hone their RPing skills. They are given a range of shops (all mentioned in the Harry Potter books) from where they may buy the supplies needed for the upcoming term or merely to meet with new and old friends. The Hogwarts school RP is held in a way that is very true to the books. There are Professors teaching all the subjects which are offered at the “real” Hogwarts, prefects from each house to monitor that the students adhere to the school RP and forum rules, quidditch matches, homework, final exams, detention, house points, common rooms, Hogwarts' grounds, hallways, etc. And what really makes the SnitchSeeker school RP stand out is that it has a different central plot that everyone is aware of and participates in every term. One term there was the very evil Lord Voldermortist who came and terrorized the school with his band of Death Eaters, resulting in some professors and students losing their lives to protect the school. Another term dealt with a mysterious love potion being planted all over the school grounds, wreaking havoc among the staff and students. It's really interesting to see what creative ideas the staff members manage to cook up each term. The school RP has its own timeline which is set roughly 50 years after Harry Potter and gang attended Hogwarts, thereby avoiding the possibility of somebody asking, "Why weren't these events or people mentioned in the books?" Each term lasts three months before the End-of-Term Feast is held to mark the end of the term, and also to announce the winner of that term's House Cup. Afterward, the Hogwarts Express is available for students who wish to RP themselves leaving the school. The SnitchSeeker school RP works hard to keep as close as possible to the school presented by J.K. Rowling and this is what contributes the most to its attractiveness. __________________ Special thanks to LittleMolecule for the siggy. Last edited by Nienna; 04-16-2008 at 12:39 AM.