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Magical Soul · #1 (**permalink**) 08-26-2014, 12:45 AM

A bit confused about the plot? Housemates talking about a mysterious something going bump in the night? Here's where you can catch up on happenings around the castle and in Hogsmeade -- out of character, of course.

This means that unless your student character heard this stuff from other students or witnessed the actual event, your student character doesn't know about it.

Also, this is a reminder to everyone to only post updates on the school plot here. Please do not post the happenings of your student character in here; that kind of chat goes in the school chat thread.

Have fun!

Magical Soul · 05-01-2015, 09:30 PM

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Board of Governors
President - Cassandra Rae-Branxton (Cassirin)
Vice President - Ivy Knox (sarahlooo)
Treasurer - Harold Lagerty (Harold Lagerty)
Secretary - Carter Phillips (LilFox06)
Althea Scabior (Tegz)
Atticus Aldredge (AlwaysSnapesGirl)
Sherman Clark (lemon)
Corineus Vanderbilt (Steelsheen)
Cooper Cope (Hera)
Erik Vinteren (Erik Vinteren)

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmistress - Prof. Anastasia Truebridge (BanaBatGirl)
Deputy Head - Prof. Abraham Botros (Magical Soul)

School Staff
Ancient Runes – Prof. Abraham Botros (Magical Soul)
Arithmancy - Prof. Tiara Tanner (hpluvr037))
Astronomy - Prof. Airey Flamsteed (sweetpinkpixie)
CoMC - Prof. Javier Thompson (Charely Potter)
Charms – Prof. Maddox E. Quigley (DaniDiNardo)
DADA - Prof. Sabel Dakest (Tazenhani)
Divination - Prof. Cassiopeia Morgan (Bazinga)
Herbology - Prof. Anastasia Truebridge (BanaBatGirl)
History of Magic – Prof. Nessarose Glendower (emjay)
Muggle Studies – Prof. Meredith Moxley (TakeMeToTheBurrow)
Potions - Prof. Cosgrach Culloden (StarShine)
Transfiguration – Prof. Sophia Bellaire (Davvy_Wavvy)

Flying - Prof. Tiara Tanner (hpluvr037)
Groundskeeper – Mr. Scott Maclaren
Librarian - Mr. Leobald Kitridge (Nordic Witch)
School Healer (Nurse) – Mrs. Cecelia Murdoch (The1HBIC)
School Poltergeist - Peeves
School Ghost - Moaning Myrtle
House Elves – Algamus, Argyle, Beezley, Nimma, Pips, Quirly, Schmoop, Tinka, Tippin, Toddles

Gryffindor
House Ghost - Sir "Nearly Headless" Nick
Head of House - Prof. Airey Flamsteed (sweetpinkpixie)
House Moderator - Prof. Maddox E. Quigley (DaniDiNardo)
House Prefects - Zander Adair (ArianaBlack), Puck Sumner Greyvson (Optimist)

Hufflepuff
House Ghost - The Fat Friar
Head of House - Prof. Abraham Botros (Magical Soul)
House Moderator – Prof. Nessarose Glendower (emjay)
House Prefects – Aditya Rehman (FearlessLeader19 ), Marigold McAlistor (ScarletCharm104)

Ravenclaw
House Ghost - The Grey Lady
Head of House - Mr. Leobald Kitridge (Nordic Witch)
House Moderator - Mrs. Tiara Tanner (hpluvr037)
House Prefects – Gabriel Banner (Govoni), Sophie Brown (feeheeheeny)

Slytherin
House Ghost - The Bloody Baron
Head of House - Mrs. Cecelia Murdoch (The1HBIC)
House Moderator - Prof. Sophia Bellaire (Davvy_Wavvy)
House Prefects – Caleb A. Newell (Lissy Longbottom), Beverly Wayne (Deezerz)

Gobstones Club – Mr. Leobald Kitridge (Nordic Witch) and Mrs. Tiara Tanner (hpluvr037)

Hogsmeade Shopkeepers
Dervish & Banges – Saul Bunyons
Gladrag’s Wizardwear – Summer Longshadow
Hog’s Head Pub – Samuel Huxley
Honeydukes – Maisie Windell
Madam Puddifoots – Sapphira Puddifoot
The Three Broomsticks – Harold Lagerty
Scrivenshaft’s – Edina Fairbairn
Simply Stylish Salon – Monte Bossa
Zonko’s Joke Shop – Emerald McDougal

Govoni · 05-07-2015, 12:09 AM

It's FEAST TIME! New faces and new positions IC announced!

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

Pleased as she was that everything seemed to be smooth sailing so far this evening, Anastasia had never been one for small talk. Maybe she was too busy reminiscing about the last time she had taught Herbology, and the delightful person who had sat beside her.... She had certainly not been one for making small talk since she had occupied this ~~throne~~ chair here in the middle of the table. Alas, she was getting hungry, and now was as good a time as any for a speech. The redhead stood and walked to the center of the dais, casting sonorous on herself to make certain she was heard.

"Good evening." She'd give those few kids standing and chatting a moment to take a seat.... "I am glad we have all returned to Hogwarts this year. For those of you who are new: WELCOME! You'll find you are not alone in your novelty, as we have a few new faces on staff now. Some of you may recognize our new Groundskeeper, Mr. Maclaren, from the field trip this past summer. Additionally, I hope all of you will learn a great deal from Auror and new Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor Dakest." She took a moment to smile fondly at them behind her. "Other changes include Professor Tanner assisting Mr. Kitridge with Gobstones, Professor Quigley helping out Professor Flamsteed with Gryffindor House, and I, your Headmistress, will be teaching Herbology this term."

Any other news? She glanced around at them and nodded, as if to herself. "We will be continuing our mapping efforts from last term, and will also have a guest seminar at some point this year, so keep your eyes on your notice boards, as always. Enjoy your dinners, and please try to keep the noise to a dull roar this evening. Happy feasting!"

Why, that was an almost cheerful message for her! With a final firm smile, the Headmistress had a seat back in her ~~throne~~ chair and reached for one of the delicious, buttery rolls which had appeared.

lazykitty · 05-10-2015, 04:40 AM

Well, this is new, interesting and different:

From The Wooden Bridge:

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Originally Posted by HOWLER!

Having searched the entire castle up and down, the enchanted red envelope turned to the grounds in search of its lucky victim (SpiritWolfe Malfoy). Finding her, the envelop plopped itself down on the railing beside her arm.

Wait too long to open it and your nostrils will be filled with a strong smokey smell....and you may have to explain to the new Groundskeeper why his bridge is singed.

SO DO IT! DO IT NOW!

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Originally Posted by SpiritWolfe Malfoy

SPOILER!!: HOWLER!

Relaxing calming against the railing her gaze shifting from her older friend beside her to the view of the rocks down below and then back she almost missed the howler landing beside her arm.

WHOA!

WAIT!

WHAT?! A howler...why?

She knew what a howler was but she had no clue as to why she would be getting one. Had she done something wrong? Hady didn't think so as she ran over the last few days in her mind. Fidgeting just slightly the small girl picked it up and opened it before she could choose not to do so.

What was this about and who was it from?

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Originally Posted by SpiritWolfe Malfoy

SPOILER!!: Adi!

Hady grinned a little bit nodding her head. "Uh-huh. It's okay though it's just a nickname so I don't mind if it's related to him or not." Nope not in the least. Plus Greek gods were pretty darn cool in her book.

That's a good thing. She was glad to hear he'd been doing well but what was he 'relieved' about? Did he just enjoy the school that much? Really Hady could understand that because being here made her feel so much more at home lately. "Relieved? Did something happen?" And then he was asking her what was bothering her... Hm.. Well lots? Or well not really but yeah...

"Nothing exactly but everything." Did that even make any sense? She shuffled her feet a moment looking to the rocks and then back. "Just home and then here, pets and lessons now, studying and figuring out what I want to be after school and uh other...stuff..." Yeah there we go. Stuff. Cause stuff covered a lot.

Shifting her attention the howler she had just opened she gave a tiny nod of her head towards Adi keeping any panic from showing on her face. Panic wasn't good, not at all. Then again though neither was a HOWLER! "I um know...I just have no clue as to why..."

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Originally Posted by HOWLER!

FINALLY! The howler was about ready to just burst into flames right there on the spot. Girl was taking FOREVER!

Springing to life, the howlers ribbon tie flicked furiously as it delivered its message from a familiar voice belonging to a certain Gryffindor third year...

"HI HADY, YOU'RE AN AWESOME FRIEND AND THANK YOU FOR COMING ON ADVENTURES WITH ME AND NOT LETTING THE BOUNCING BULBS KILL ME. P.S. I LIKE THE GREEN IN YOUR HAIR."

Message delivered, the howler burst into flames and showered ashes down upon its recipient.

You're welcome.

From the seating area outside Professor Flamsteed's office:

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Originally Posted by HOWLER!

SPOILER!!: all this chitter chatter

Zigzagging rapidly through the corridors of the castle, the vibrant red envelope found it's way into its recipient's hands (sweetpinkpixie) and instantly began heating up to scalding temperatures.

Hurry up, professor. BEFORE IT EXPLODES ALL UP IN YOUR FACE!

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

A mischievous grin tugged at the corners of the professor's lips. "Not just yet, but eventually we will." Stepping to the side, the professor held open his door for the Hufflepuff. "Why don't you step inside my office for a bit first, hmmm?"

He posed it as a question, but it really was not. And his tone implied as much.

OOC: you can go ahead and post inside the office now. Welcome!

SPOILER!!: oh sweet solstice o.o

Never in his wildest daydreams had he imagined that pet rocks would have been such a hit! Seemed like youth these days were more interested in vintage muggle things than they let on. Who needed all these fancy new contraptions ~~he did, actually~~ when you could have a rock companion?!

"Woah woah, no need to panic," he assured both of them with his hands raised. "Rest assured there are still many of the little fellows looking to be ---"

But before he could finish his sentence....THAT showed up.

Eyes wide and mouth hanging wide open, he gawked at the red envelope that was heating up in his hands. Who...would have sent him this? Kiera surely wouldn't have - he had yet to see her get mad enough to raise her voice to another person. Although he heard from other she did when it came to creature rights. Daphne would be the sort...but she had been out of the country for quite some time now.

Then his thought fell to Medea and beads of perspiration began forming on his brow. HAD HE FORGOTTEN TO DO SOMETHING?!

Knowing that time was of the essence and that he could not afford for it to explode - HIS POOR SUIT! - he grinned sheepishly at the two first years. "E-Excuse me...for a moment..." he said, turning his back towards the two and trying to get some distance between them and the howler.

Oh sweet solstice...OOOOOOOOOOOH SWEET SOLSTICE.

Maybe he should go inside his office for this? Hand on the handle ready to turn it, the heat of the letter became so much that his fingers instinctively tore it open before he had the change to retreat into the safety of his office.

Savoring his morning cup of Earl Grey, hot...the professor looked over some of his exoplanet research with a furrowed brow. He was just about to dip his quill into the inkwell on his desk to revisit a few calculations when there came a knock at the door.

Quill down, but cup of tea still in hand, he sauntered over to the door and swung it open.

"Good day, Miss Fields," he greeted. "To what do I owe this pleasure?"

He could SMELL it! Something baked and glorious outside his office.

Moving before the knock even occurred, the professor opened the door a mere few seconds after the Ravenclaw had done so.

"I thought I smelled something delicious," he chuckled, seeing Miss Wright standing there with a box in her hands.

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Originally Posted by HOWLER!

The envelope was already smoking just a tad at the edges, ready to unleash it's full wrath if the man didn't HURRY UP.

Lucky for him he finally gave in and the moment he did the howler erupted with the voice of one of his students:

PROFESSOR AIREY FLAMSTEED,

HOW DARE YOU TEACH ASTRONOMY SO WELL THAT EVERYONE ACTUALLY LIKES ATTENDING YOUR LESSONS HOW DARE YOU TEACH US ABOUT THE MOON AND THE STARS AND JUNIPER AND MARS. YOUR VAST AWESOMENESS SPANS MILLIONS OF GALAXIES. YOU ARE THE BEST PAPA A ROCK COULD ASK FOR. YOUR STELLARNESS WILL REMAIN LIGHTYEARS FROM NOW!

Hera · 05-17-2015, 03:24 AM

Soooooo... fancy that huh? SECRET PASSAGE UNVEILED!

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Originally Posted by The Portraits

Weren't they a curious pair. Valeria chuckled, amused by the antics between them. "I'd be happy to help you with a thing or two though it's no substitute for an actual Professor." Something she would hope the young lion would keep in mind.

A glimmer of light appeared at the question of the castle during her time. "It's was much like it is now, I'd say. Students running about, the occasional disaster...though I daresay...things have gotten a bit crazy in recent times...more so than I can remember during my living time here..."

It was a little disconcerting to say the least.

But in any case the magic words were said and the woman was all too pleased to AT LAAAAST pull on the hinges of her portrait and let it swing open, revealing a passage.

"Step in, step in."

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

The rickety old door that previously would not budge no matter who tried to open it for nearly a century has suddenly become a bit more accommodating.

Upon first glance, the interior of the room resembles nothing more than a disused bathroom covered in dust and cobwebs but with orange boxes embellished with a large 'W' thrown about the place haphazardly. The contents of these boxes, while very old, are still potent and functioning. So be careful opening them and inspecting their contents. You may just set off a dungbomb or Weasleys' Wildfire Whiz-bangs. Perhaps you'll get lucky and find some Extendable Ears or a Screaming Yo-yo or something else entirely.

A crawlspace in one of the abandoned stalls will lead you to the Gryffindor Tower Reading Room. You'll just need to stand on the toilet to reach it.

Lucky lucky Lions!

... wonder if there are any more of these super secret abandoned places??? Hhhmmmmm?

lazykitty · 05-19-2015, 10:04 AM

The Howlers are at it again:

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Originally Posted by HOWLER!

Zigzag zigzag ZOOM!

On a mission, the crimson envelope flew right into the Gryffindor's face with an unceremonious SMACK and stayed there. He would have to pull the it off his face, because it was not going to budge.

Best do that soon. Would be something awful if the Howler were to explode as it was.

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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline

He heard a hiss and a zip yet Benny still didn't expect something coming at him and smacking him in the face. From the position it was in, the sixth year couldn't help but be reminded of the parchment that had been unceremoniously been stuck to his nose the previous spring when he had fallen asleep while studying in Gryffindor tower.

Benny picked at it, removing it from his face, only to widen his eyes when he noticed the red color of the envelope. A howler?! "Wha---" he got out before swallowing in concern and realizing he had to do something. Like open it...fast! The Gryffindor did just that, wondering what it could possibly be about.

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Originally Posted by HOWLER!

Taking flight once again, the Howler hovered in front of the Gryffindor's face to deliver its message. Try not to mind the ribbon as it flicks you in the nose repeatedly while the familiar voice of a certain third year lion shouts at you.

"BEN YOU'RE A COOL DUDE, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND FOR BEING THERE WHEN I WAS BORED OR NEEDED YOU. YOU MAKE AN AWESOME GRYFFINDOR BROTHER. RRRAAWWWWWRRRR."

Message delivered, the Howler burst into flames and left a fine pile of ash on the ground.

nanyjj · 05-22-2015, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

If the groundskeeper was vigilant enough he would feel eyes on him..lots of eyes. The prying eyes don't linger too long, however as they have other places they need to be and things that needed to get done.

Quickly and almost ghost like they made their way past the groundskeeper's hunt and disappeared.

Hmmm...

Stefan · 05-22-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Maclaren

Scott was surprising even himself. Been here a few months and not a single meltdown about the castle even with him being so close to the forbidden forest. Nothing went bump in the night close to the edges and he was highly appreciative of the fact the children stayed clear of it. Less reason for him to have to go in there.

The Groundskeeper rounded his hut, mirror in hand as he attempted to adjust his hair. The new product he was on did wonders for the volume and gave it a nice bounce.

This was what great hair was abou--something moved in the background of his mirror. There was SOMETHING moving by his hut.

"AHHHhHHHhhhhHhhhhHH!!" Nothing manly about that scream. Likewise, nothing manly about his retreat.

Dropping his mirror where he once stood, the man darted for his door, throwing it closed behind and him attaching several locks and charms before throwing his whole body against it. They were coming for him. This was the end! He SAW something!

Uh-huh.

♫ Something wicked this way comes! ♫

Lislchen · 05-23-2015, 01:32 PM

Another Howler. This time it's RUDELY interrupting a romantic Tête-à-Tête between Sir Nicholas and The Grey Lady. Rude. Very rude.

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Originally Posted by Grey Lady

Why was he fussing around with the hat? Helena wondered silently. Ignoring the hat all together she raised a brow in surprise. "They did? I thought they'd win this year. Do the students seem to enjoy the foul smelling sport as much as quidditch?" It was the only sport they had available aside from duelling of course.

Nodding she said "Yes, the eagles are doing quite well. They recently had a paint war down by the lake. The state of their clothes and hands after made me shudder. They seemed to have had fun though." It was the most important thing, but still the stains and such. Shudder.

"I'm glad I shook off the Baron tonight. I'd much rather spend the night in your company than his." The lady said softly, her eyes downcast.

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Originally Posted by HOWLER!

There was an extra special message that needed delivering and the howler was on a mission. Had to make the recipient KNOW and had to do so with as much zeal as is to be expected from a howler.

Down the corridor it zipped, aware it was arriving at it's destination but when it approached the ghost it went right through, darting down the corridor.

What what what?

No one was escaping the howler today! It reared around and charged again...going right through a second time. Welp, it could do this all day til it exploded.

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Originally Posted by Nearly Headless Nick

Not wishing to insult the Head of House whom Helene worked closely with, Sir Nicholas tried to pick his words wisely. "Judging from the way Gryffindors speak of it, it is of my belief that the only thing that could possibly compete with quidditch in the hearts of Gryffindors would be something along the lines of dragon racing," he said with a twinkle in his eye.

Certainly not rolling little round objects along a playing board. Delicate precision was not something most Gryffindors were known for.

Pleased to hear that the eagles were doing fine as well, Sir Nicholas felt his un-beating heart skip a beat at the Ravenclaw ghost's words. With every intention of floating closer to her...

...he instead had his path interrupted by a crimson coloured envelope. A very persistent one at that!

Mouth forming a long 'O' underneath his small moustache, Sir Nicholas watched the thing zoom back and froth right through his front. How rude!

"Do you mind, you ghastly thing?" Sir Nicholas spat, waving his hand at the howler as he zipped this way and that. "Just explode and be done with it!"

His curiosity was tickled, however. Just who would be sending him one of these? Furthermore, how did they expect him to receive it?

*will edit with the contents of this Howler* ~~but I thought the ghostly romance was already worth mentioning~~

nanyjj · 05-24-2015, 11:06 AM

SPOILER!!: Honeydukes!

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Originally Posted by Summer Longshadow

The window display was absolutely perfect. Summer could only imagine how many people it would draw to the shop and the urge to add to it was strong. She had gotten a new shipment of scarves in and there was one outfit that could definitely work with a scarf.

After selecting an emerald green one made of silk, she approached the display when she spotted-"COBWEBS?" Summer Longshadow didn't deal with cobwebs. Summer Longshadow kept her shop neat and clean and cobwebs were not part of her display.

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Originally Posted by Samuel Huxley

Hogsmeade was open again for the students. Great. Samuel had been running this place long enough, so it was just another day of wiping the dust and cobwebs from the glasses. He muttered to himself on how more often the bottles have been needing to be cleaned lately. Too much effort if there weren't enough older folks stopping by every now and now.

Cobwebs everywhere!

Stefan · 05-24-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinka

Dusting was Tinka's least favoritest of her favorite chores, but only because she didn't get to use her whisk-y whisk. Today she got to dust some of the portraits on the first floor before going back to her whisk-y in the kitchens.

Time to make these frames shine!

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Originally Posted by Toddles

Toddles wanties to gets out of the kitchens. Yes Toddles dos. Toddles walkies rounds and sees Tinkas. TINKAS! Toddles beams yes he does. "Hiis Tinkas!" Toddles greets Tinkas yes he does. "Needs helps Tinkas?" Toddles asks beings the goods elf.

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Originally Posted by The Portraits

Iris sat in her portrait looking more annoyed than usual. She always enjoyed watching the students going to lessons. It was the best part of the year in her eyes, but today she was not happy, no she was down right irritated.

She sniffled and glared, "You there, house elf, make sure you get these cobwebs." Pointing towards the corners of her frame. "I can't see a thing and it's making it very unwelcoming to students."

Why would anyone want to visit her if those cobwebs wouldn't go away. She had never had so many on her before.

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Originally Posted by Tinka

TODDLES!

"Tinka be glad to see Toddles! There be lots of dusty dust to do around here." And cobwebs, why those be here?! The picture lady be noticing them, too!

"Tinka be sorry, Lady Iris, Toddles be sorry too," the elf squeaked in a high voice. The little elfsy ears drooped and the bony elfsy hands began to wring. "Tinka punish herself when Tinka get back to kitchens, Tinka shut away her whisk-y for whole hour!" The little elf shuddered at the very thought of no whisk-y!

So the elf hurried to get out her duster and went to work straight away, taking special care around Lady Iris.

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Originally Posted by The Portraits

Iris looked at the house elves, she wasn't one to complain, especially to the elves knowing how hard they did work. She just didn't want the cobwebs on her frame anymore and it seemed like they kept getting worse and worse.

"No apologies needed just get it done please." She eyed them before looking around to see if any students were around. "You need to make sure the other portraits get cleaned as well. It is rather odd to see so many cobwebs around."

Were the elves being a bit lazy lately? She swore she had just seen them the other day.

Cobwebs, eh? Not just in Honeydukes, Hogwartians.

ArianaBlack · 05-26-2015, 06:19 PM

Hmmmm something wicked this way comes in Hogsmeade apparently

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

As you walk on the clean and cheerfully lit Hogsmeade Street after a day in the village you pass by the infamous back alley where a bright flash of light catches your eye in the otherwise dark and dank place with its many bad smelling rubbish bins. Are you brave enough to wander off the secure high street and investigate where the light came from?

The alley is a place you know you should avoid but what if someone is in trouble?

lazykitty · 05-27-2015, 08:18 PM

A muggle camera in Hogsmeade...?

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

With every step you take into the Back Alley the bad smell coming from the rubbish bins gets thicker and thicker. It’s not uncommon for people who wander down here to start feeling queasy and lightheaded because of the intensity of the rubbish smell.

In the centre of the back alley in front of the largest rubbish bins you spot what gave off the flash of light on the ground. It’s a badly damaged muggle tourist camera that is still taking camera flashes every few minutes.

Going closer to the camera you also find a battered hat and a shabby looking jacket nearby. What has gone on here one might ask themselves. Has someone discarded their belongings here on purpose or has a crime been committed here?

lazykitty · 05-31-2015, 02:13 PM

Delivery Mosquito (that's actually the Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Prophet) for Headmistress Truebridge and Professor Dakest:

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

One of the benefits of having a daughter at Hogwarts was that he received useful inside information on the happening of Hogwarts. Like the appearance of new passageways to and from Hogsmeade into the castle. Made this service to the Master must easier to accomplish, especially with the shorter distance to buzz about.

People were not usually observant enough to notice the mosquito buzzing through the corridors and even if they had would have thought much of its presence. This particular mosquito was a bit peculiar as it carried something skewered with its snout.

Zigzagging into the empty office, the Daily Prophet Editor-in-Chief reverted back to his human form just in time for the some enchantments on some his belongings to wear off. Taking a few moments to look around the office for anything else that may be useful to the Master, his vacant eyes fell on the article hanging on the wall and an eerie glimmer glazed his eyes. Now he knew just the right buttons to push for the upcoming article.

Reaching for the documents and a handbook that had fallen to the floor during his transformation, he disposed of them in one of the drawers of the Headmistress' desk and gave the room one last look over before transforming once again to head to his next location with the remaining documents skewered to his snout.

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Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Buzzing into the vacant office, the man transformed quickly into his usual form and set to planting a few pieces of parchment in any drawers that he could get open and then a book right in the middle of the target's desk. Once he had done so, he looked around of anything that may be useful to the Master or the article waiting to be finished back in his office. His blank stare fell on the pictures of a woman and two children and were instantly imprinted into his memory.

Having completed the Master's bidding, he transformed back into a mosquito and flew away.

Ruh-roh, Raggy!

MudInMyBlood · 06-02-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

It was about time the man and that kid left the office, there were things in there that needed to be eaten, things like that ferret that was now leaving the office too.

With eyes on the prize he started to make his way out of the shadows of the office. There was a fancy feast he needed to follow, a... what was this? Another tiny feast caught his attention. A feast for two, right there, on the man's desk, the very desk that he was now on top of too.

Not wasting any time he sucked up the first of the snacks then instantly spit it back out. He then moved on to the next one. Yes, this one would do just fine.

With the snack in his mouth he scurried off the desk he made his way out of the office just before the door closed on him. He would be back later to collect that ferret.

Dun, dun, DUNNNN.........

(Airey's office)

ArianaBlack · 06-03-2015, 10:36 PM

Looks like Airey's lil'pets aren't the only ones in danger

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

They never stayed full for very long and the stables housed all form of creatures, perfect for an evening snack.

Out of the shadows they came, scurrying across the floor. One large and one small were looking for something tasty to eat. Eyes settled on fairies first, the smaller of the two taking one, and then another. The larger went for another meal; the mournful looking bird having no idea it was about to be dinner until it was too late.

Once fed, they disappeared into the darkness, leaving only the absence of the creatures behind them.

Lislchen · 06-04-2015, 11:51 AM

Uh oh.....poor Cutty. ~~Let's hope it's not contagious.~~

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

Three distracted Slytherins sitting at the study tables
One (SlytherinSistah) might feel a pinch and then another on his ankles
Reddish bumps is what he’ll find once he goes to investigate
Better see someone about the swelling before it is too late.

lazykitty · 06-04-2015, 03:02 PM

And the pep talk Howlers are back, this time for Sir Nicholas:

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Originally Posted by HOWLER!

It could wait no longer. This one had asked for it and this howler was set to pop. This could have all been done in a civil manner but apparently not?

"YOU NO GOOD, ROTTEN, SPECTRE. DON'T YOU KNOW HOW TO OPEN YOUR OWN BLOODY MAIL??? THE NERVE OF SOME PEOPLE! YOU HAVE A HOWLER AND THIS IS WHAT IT SAYS:

DEAR SIR NICHOLAS, THANK YOU FOR BEING ALL NOBLE AND FOR ALWAYS BEING AROUND, I LOVE HANGING WITH YOU. LOVE, ZEKE." and with that the letter was up in smokes.

Gone.

*eyeballs Zeke*

lazykitty · 06-07-2015, 06:42 PM

Another victim of the weird pinch/bite thing: Brooklyn

Read here

Can't quote for Gryffindor reasons

Lislchen · 06-07-2015, 10:43 PM

More cobwebs.

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

Surely Slytherins are used to the dank dark dungeons by now but they might not be expecting the cobwebs covering the wall outside their common room entrance. Looks like the house elves have been slacking on dusting duties. Tsk. Tsk.

Charely Potter · 06-11-2015, 04:46 PM

Who: Anyone
What: Cartographer's Club Meeting/Mapping!
When: Now
Where: HERE!
Why: Because Hogwarts grounds are lovely and you know you want to enjoy this mild winter day by exploring the castle more!

lazykitty · 06-15-2015, 07:19 AM

Something's spooked the Hippogriffs

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Originally Posted by HIPPOGRIFFS!

One of the Hippogriffs (Monty) did give the younger man and that object he held a simple look. How nice of him it was to give him so much pets and attention. Some of the other Hippogriffs surveyed taking account at the amount of humans. Pretty far away and paying little attention to them. Good. They did not feel like moving or bowing to visitors just yet on this tickling snowy day.

There was a weird sensation going over one. Which then spread over two, to three to the rest. As the snow below seemed to be moving...

SQUAWK!

Move over humans. This was not the place to relax anymore, as the whole group were stamping their claws over the crunchy ground, while three (Henry, Buddy and Charlene) were heading toward the fence behind the gathering of humans looking for an escape.

lazykitty · 06-17-2015, 03:27 AM

And there goes the Groundskeeper after Henry, who seems pretty determined to sacrifice himself for his friends

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Originally Posted by Charely Potter

A Goose was waddling in mid air in Patronus form as it made it's way into the opening in the window of the Groundskeeper Hut. It had made many shortcuts along the way to make it's quick arrival to the Groundskeeper.

As soon as it found its recipient the floating Goose-Patronus spoke, "Scott, there's a Hippogriff heading toward the forest. It's name is Henry. We are currently keeping a hold of the other spooked Hippogriffs from heading the same way. Please try to stop it until we get there. Javier." And then it faded.

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Originally Posted by Scott Maclaren

The Scottsman had somehow gotten his mind at peace again. It took several cups of tea a day, a little down time with his jarvey every evening and a bit of time out in his garden everyday but the man felt at peace. By now, he had successfully lied to himself that nothing had really gone by his hut. Just his imagination.

Fairies hadn't been missing either, just playing silly little fairy games.

Everything was peeeerfectly fine.

That patronus just now? Scott watched it while it relayed its message, watched it disappeared then turned and went right back to his pruning. These little guys had suffered enough and the winter wasn't over yet. Hard enough keeping them alive then you added weeds. What did the man care about an animal that didn't know better than to head into the place where things got eaten? He knew better and could act accordingly. That patronus and the man who sent it could jump off a tall cliff. He was going nowhere.

Except there would be a group of people heading into the forest looking for him in a few minutes...and if anything happened to them it would be on him. Why was there never any winning in this cursed place? With an exasperated sigh, the man threw down his clippers and reluctantly started toward the forest, grumbling the entire way. Bloody hippogriff. Bloody school.

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Originally Posted by Scott Maclaren

Hippogriff ran off, he said. Go after it, he said.

What business did the man honestly have chasing after overgrown birds that couldn't decide what they wanted to look like when they grew up? This wasn't his problem. Aside from his jarvey, the man had never professed any large love for creatures. He was the Groundskeeper and the grounds hadn't run away. Technically he was still well within his right to say NO.

Fool he was still for heading this way despite his better knowledge. "Henry?! Ye 'n here boy? Oi! Hippogriff! I don' reckon I've go' all day ter be walkin' around this dark place lookin' fer ye!"

He ran a shaky hand through his perfectly done hair. The man was having a good hair day. Nothing bad every happened on a good hair day. In theory he should be safe...so why didn't that make him feel better?

"Henry?!"

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Originally Posted by HIPPOGRIFFS!

This Hippogriff may have looked like a coward from the galloping it did to escape that play area, but it was for his friends own good. (Henry) could hear the faint rustling behind him that was under the snow. Good. It was staying with him and not back there. They had to be safe.

SQUAWK!

Move over human. This Hippogriff did not have time to stop and play. Even if he had to drag said human with him. He rose on the hooves attempting to scare him off with the claws. Go human. As the rustling behind under the snow was sounding not so faint anymore.

RUN, HENRY, RUN!

lazykitty · 06-17-2015, 05:21 AM

And there goes Henry with the Groundskeeper:

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Originally Posted by HIPPOGRIFFS!

This human was crazy! Almost not human to (Henry) the hippogriff with his wrong attempts to get his attention. How dare such a human speak to him that way? (Henry) had enough nerve built up to kick him as his eyes glared almost misting in anger.

SQUAWK!

But he could not. As angry as this Hippogriff was. (Henry) did not ever intend to kill a human at its worst. Only maim or injure.. But that had to wait because the snow was moving even closer...... to the human!

SQUAWK!

That's it human. You were coming with (Henry). The human was now a target and the only way to keep the danger from going back after his friends too was to take the bait with him. With another loud squawk, (Henry) lowered his claws and his head to scoop up the human onto his feathery back.

And they were off. Off into the Forbidden Forest they went. (Henry) would need to pick up the speed again and take off in flight at the first sight of clearing through all these trees. Wherever it was. They could try to come back after.

SQUAWK!

And the moving snow continued following right behind them...

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Originally Posted by Scott Maclaren

Typical of a dumb animal to be squawking at him when he was trying to save its life. Typical of him to be caught in a situation like this at Hogwarts. Could he say he expected anything less?

Whatever it was was getting closer and the man was beginning to lose the feeling in his legs. If the sound was getting louder but nothing was coming into sight then it spoke volumes about what it could have been. Needless to say, none of the options appealed to him. Another thing that did not appeal to him was suddenly being lifted and...well quite frankly this was kidnap.

"Help!" He cried in the same overly shrill voice as the day he'd seen something by his hut. "Help! This creature's lost its mind an' wants t' make off with me! Help! HEEEEELLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!"

While they moved, he heard the movements in pursuit, dragging along in the snow. It was hard at first with his own screams and hollers and eventual wailing getting in the way but he heard it and that had him changing his tune quick as that. "I's after us! Heeeeelllpppp! Goin' t' eat us alive! Merlin! Somebody! Anybody!"

The man clung tightly to the creature, hoping against all else that it was faster than anything that might have been after them while he sobbed and wailed openly for anyone to hear. It shouldn't have to end like this. The man refused.

Felixir · 06-18-2015, 09:53 AM

From the Hufflepuff Common Room

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

Lately it has been uncomfortable spending time in the common room. Students got itchy ankles and tiny red spots on their arms, it was a real inconvenience while trying to relax or focus on typical spread-the-love Hufflepuff activities or finish that last Herbology homework. Moreover, there have been a few pets gone missing. The school must have a petnapper in its midst!