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DaniDiNardo · #1 (**permalink**) 08-18-2020, 03:03 AM

A bit confused about the plot? Housemates talking about a mysterious something going bump in the night? Here's where YOU can post and 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 unless it is related to the plot; that should go in the Wizarding World chat thread.

Have fun!

DaniDiNardo · 08-18-2020, 03:11 AM

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster - Prof. Malachi Trent (DaniDiNardo)

School Staff
Ancient Runes - Prof. Jordan Strum (NPC)
Arithmancy - Prof. Princeton Garrett (NPC)
Astronomy - Prof. Jane Cravit (NPC)
CoMC - William Williamson (BanaBatGirl)
Charms - Prof. Pierson Fuller-Thompson (sarahlooo)
DADA - Prof. Malachi Trent (DaniDiNardo)
Divination - Prof. Cassiopeia Kitridge (Bazinga)
Flying - Prof. Andrew Burke (NPC)
Herbology - Prof. June Flamsteed (Samia)
History of Magic - Prof. Gabriela Recard (Lissy Longbottom)
Muggle Studies - Prof. Finneas Schmoe (ArianaBlack)
Potions - Prof. Dalton Jones (NPC)
Transfiguration - Prof. Carwyn Eris (Stormdancer)

Caretaker - House Elves
Librarian - Prof. Carwyn Eris (Stormdancer)
Groundskeeper - Prof. Pierson Fuller-Thompson (sarahlooo)
Healer - Prof. Gabriela Recard (Lissy Longbottom)

School Poltergeist - Peeves
School Ghost - Moaning Myrtle
House Elves - Algamus, Argyle, Beezley, Nimma, Pips, Quirly, Schmoop, Tinka, Tippin, Toddles

Head Boy - Archer Dash (NPC)
Head Girl - Claire Beaumont (NPC)

Gryffindor
House Ghost - Nearly Headless Nick
Head of House - Headmaster Malachi Trent (DaniDiNardo)
House Prefects - Carsyn Rose (PhoenixRising), Lucas Dakest (hermionesclone)

Hufflepuff
House Ghost - Fat Friar
Head of House - Prof. Cassiopeia Kitridge (Bazinga)
House Prefects - Jason Lewis (NPC), Carys Rose (SilverTiger)

Ravenclaw
House Ghost - Grey Lady
Head of House - Prof. Finneas Schmoe (ArianaBlack)
House Prefects - Avalon Sinclair (SFireheart), Nicholar Miles (NPC)

Slytherin
House Ghost - Bloody Baron
Head of House - Prof. Gabriela Recard (Lissy Longbottom)
House Prefects - Aboli Song (kayquilz), Keith McPherson (NPC)

MadMadamMalfoy · 09-04-2020, 04:49 PM

The speech is up!

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

Forever the optimist, wasn't Schmoe? Malachi was under no such false hopes where the students and detentions were concerned, especially not when his very son was the next to test the man's patience. Once again, the man amplified his voice, his tone no less amused than it had been when he addressed Rivers.

"Kale Trent, that will be 5 points from Gryffindor and you will remain within acceptable volume for the remainder of the evening if you don't want worse. You're back at school, act as you know you should lest I have to remind you."

Perhaps it was best to get this feast underway before any further disturbances could present themselves. "Running will come in handy around here." Malachi added as an aside to June, listening to Eris deny any strange observations. There was something, he was sure there was but the man couldn't put his fingers on it.

Trent began knocking at the side of his goblet as he always did then waited for the students to settle.

"Good evening, everyone. I see you're no less inclined to test the limits this term than you have been in previous terms. Let me start this speech by saying it's not a good look. Everyone who's sitting at a table that doesn't match your tie, you've got 30 seconds to find yourself at the right table before I begin handing out real detentions."

The Headmaster eased back in his chair, waiting out the seconds in his head and making note of any who did not move for later.

Now then.

"I didn't want to start this speech with stern words but once again, it's become necessary. Let me remind you all, the opening feast--like the end of term feast--is an official school function. You will show up in full, proper, uniform. You will sit where you are designated. You will keep the volume to a suitable level. This is not a party. This is not the average meal in the Great Hall. Let this be the last time I have to warn anyone. I won't be so lenient moving forward." So they'd best remember that.

Malachi cleared his throat and loosened his tie. "Now then, welcome back to school. To our first years and transfers, welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I am your Headmaster, Malachi Trent. You'll learn soon enough that this school, much like every other, has rules and consequences for those who think themselves above those rules. We also have many clubs and societies you can become involved with, in fact, the drama club will be hosting auditions for our latest play for those who want to be involved." See? Not an entire doom and gloom greeting.

"This term, joining staff, we have Professor June Flamsteed in the role of Herbology Professor and Professor Dalton Jones taking over in the capacity of Potions. We'll also be having visiting Potions Seminars this term. You'll hear more on those as the year progresses." Those were still being arranged.

"And before I forget, many of you will notice a forest at the edge of the grounds. It happens to be named the "Forbidden Forest". As most of you may have guessed from the name, you're not allowed in there. Go in there anyway because rules don't apply to you and I'll do my best to show you otherwise." He'd had ENOUGH of students sneaking in there. "Classes begin tomorrow at 8 sharp. I suggest getting some good sleep before then. You'll have the whole year to catch with or make new friends. Let's have a good year? Yeah? Let's eat!?"

Right on cue, the food began to appear and not a moment too soon. He was starving!

FearlessLeader19 · 09-04-2020, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

Would there ever come a feast where at least one student didn't decide to be the one?

The first hadn't been so bad. Nothing, in his memory had happened to set him off. It was the subsequent feasts that began to see trouble rising and if he could help it, Malachi would find out why and put a stop to it. They'd been given the warning, next would come action. It was only unfortunate the good may end up as collateral.

A necessary evil if they kept this up. For now, he was tired.

The Headmaster pulled himself up the stairs and over to the stone gargoyles. There was something about a message in his floo? Some message he needed to go through his floo? Whatever it was, Malachi was interested to know what could have the Minister himself calling in on the first night back. Something urgent perhaps, otherwise he imagined it could wait 'til morning.

Stuffed from the feast, and exhausted besides, Trent slumped his way into his room. He moved over to the fire, muttering unintelligibly while he tried to rub the oncoming sleep from his face. Ugh, please tell him this wouldn't take long. It'd been a long day and he needed some sleep before the first day of lessons. Malachi stuck his head into the flames, feeling a sudden and unexpected tug.

Then he was gone.

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

The lime green fire crackled merrily while a clock in the Headmaster's office ticked away the minutes he was gone. All was quiet in the castle during the moments which passed. It was a peaceful setting, really, and not long after he'd tumbled into the flames, Malachi Trent neatly climbed back out of the floo with not a scratch on his handsome face.

gritandgrace · 09-05-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

While you meander your way through the trees enjoying the warm but fleeting afternoon sun, you may notice something glistening just off the path. Should you go closer, you'll discover a chest that is half buried in the ground. It bears many scratches and a few runes border its sides.

The front of this wooden box has a name written in a language you cannot read. Perhaps someone should fish it out to get a better look, it practically reads "open me" if you happen to be curious enough.

Looks like some students are getting curious over in the Pathways

sweetpinkpixie · 09-20-2020, 05:40 AM

um....

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Originally Posted by Korpsit

If you told Korpsit he'd be getting a message from the Headmaster of Hogwarts, he would have scoffed and gotten back to his work. In fact, even after getting the message, Korpsit had considered continuing on as if he hadn't but there had been mention of a treasure and it was enough to peak the goblin's interest.

The beady eyed creature let himself into the office once he was let up and immediately hobbled his way to the chest in the centre of the room.

"This is?" He asked, giving the runes a once over before his eyes caught sight of the word etched by the lock.

....

He took a measured step back. "It's real. Whatever it is." He'd recognized that seal anywhere and now wished he hadn't come.

FearlessLeader19 · 10-04-2020, 10:34 PM

Quite a bit's happening on the Third Floor Corridor

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

As you make your way out of your Charms class on this bleak, Friday afternoon, you can't help but feel...you're being watched. It's the eerie sort of heebie jeebie feeling that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand at attention.

Of course, you've just left class, there are many students present and inevitably one or two may be watching you.

But, no.

Something is definitely creeping.

Maybe.

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

The feeling does not let up. On the contrary, whatever burning gaze you feel deep down intensifies. You don't know why but it begins to feel like something is coming closer. You cannot see it and you cannot hear it. Logically, this must mean there is nothing there.

But that feeling. It's not going anywhere.

A heavier feeling sets in, one you may want to start getting away from just in case.

Or stand your ground and hope everything turns out alright.

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Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow

”What? I-“ Cecelia hadn’t been prepared to lead the charge against an invisible creeper today, but given the first years had chosen her as their protector, she figured she had no choice. ”Okay, it’s probably nothing.” Only was it really ever nothing at Hogwarts? Her wand was out, her body moving sideways so that she could look from left to right down the corridor easily (Kizz along for the ride if she was still clinging), to see if anything was coming their way. It sure felt like there was, but...no one. Nothing.

She didn’t like this. The uneasy feeling was getting stronger and she kept looking back and forth trying to find the source, but she couldn’t.

”I think we should start walking, okay? Everyone come stand by me and we’ll just move. It’ll be fine.” Maybe. Hopefully. Standing up a bit straighter, trying to appear more confident than she really was, she started walking. ”Wands out just in case, ‘Kay?”

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Originally Posted by astrocat

Ashley jumped as Emmerson almost ran into her. But no. Emmerson was not it. The feeling was deeper now, setting in. Ashley froze. It reminded her of a horror book she'd read, where ghosts could make you freeze and then they'd kill you. Maybe that was like this but not with ghosts. Ashley didn't move. She wanted to see what the thing was. She promised herself that if anything bad happened, she would run. Hopefully, she could keep that promise. Show yourself, invisible stalker thing, she thought silently. You don't scare me. Except for it did. A little. She drew her wand. Just in case. There was someone talking now. Saying they should move. "Okay." They were walking now. Safety in numbers, maybe. Or unsafety in numbers, perhaps?

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Originally Posted by ArianaBlack

To say Kizzy was relieved to have Emmerson close by would be a huge understatement. She immediately felt that much safer with best friend in sight and Cece being clung to. If some horrible monster came maybe they’d be safer since they were close together and it’d take more effort to challenge THREE people than it would to challenge one individual. Not that she wanted Ashley to die, but sometimes in life you had to make sacrifices. This wasn’t something Kinsay fully understood, of course.

It didn’t matter now though because Emm was nudging Cece. Cece was oldest and maybe the best equip to fight monsters, but Kiz didn’t want her to endanger herself…. Nor did she want to suddenly lose her protector (Kizzy-declared).

Nodding slowly in reply to Cece’s directions, Kizzy gripped her wand even tighter. She did stop clinging, but now her free hand was being used to hold on to Cece’s robes instead. It helped a little bit. Was now a bad time to admit that she could only do two spells? And one of them was to spray a weak stream of water… Um. She decided against it as she closely followed right behind Cece (still holding onto the older girl's robes).

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

Wands out? Okay, okay, out, here, present.

Did it matter that she didn't really know spells? Prooooobably not because they had Cece here and by the time you got to fourth year, you probably knew...knew...a million and ten different spells. This was fine, everything was fine and somewhere along the lines of everything being fine, Emm moved to the other side of Kizzy to take hold of her robes.

Perfectly fine.

"I think it's coming closer." The little girl whispered, getting this heavy feeling that SOMETHING was coming. How were they meant to defend themselves if they couldn't even SEE what they were defending against? Did they just start shooting and ask questions later?

SHE KNEW INCENDIO!! Her wand was good at that one!!! But..um....corridor of people might make it a bad idea.

"Maybe we should start blasting." Juuuuuust in case.

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

Was it really nothing? One could argue as much. In fact, how would you know there was? You can't see or hear it and what was really in a feeling anyway?

No. There would need to be action.

An unseen force reaches through the First Years to grab the older girl (Cece). It yanks her forward harshly, sending her skidding to the other side of the corridor.

Could be playful. Who knows? Just a wee baby who hasn't learned how to be gentle. One thing is certain, it has separated the mother duck from the little duckies and wasn't done yet. It creeps up on the remaining little girls, grabbing all three by the collars of their shirts and begins pulling them down the opposite side of the corridor. They were coming with it.

sweetpinkpixie · 10-05-2020, 01:18 PM

Not just in the corridor, but the Trophy Room has been hit by The Narrator's buddy, Narrator

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Originally Posted by Narrator

Anyone who visits the trophy room knows it is always in the best order and the trophies and plaques are always shining. That isn't the case if you head into the trophy room today. If anyone was around they might have heard a clatter, but nothing too suspicious until you walk in and see trophies on the floor, plaques on not where they should be, and wall hangings half hanging and half falling to the floor.

Which is also suspiciously like how Charms class started out with

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Originally Posted by sarahlooo

Oh, it was EARLY. Piers had never been much of a morning person, but he had to at least pretend he was while he was at Hogwarts. He much preferred having his classes in the afternoon, but he had drawn the short end of the stick this term with a morning class.

Yawning with a bit of a groan, Piers made his way to the Charms classroom to start the lesson. Tiredly, he shuffled his feet to the classroom door and opened it up, yawning AGAIN as he shuffled inside.

CLANG. BANG. THUD.

"OW. WHAT THE -"

Immediately upon entering the room, Piers smashed his foot into something, tripped over the unknown object and then tumbled to the floor, crashing into MORE unknown objects on his way down.

On the floor, Piers looked around to see what had caused him to trip and found..... chairs, desks, books and props strewn about the room. The desks were all out of their normal order, some sideways, some upside down. The chairs were all out of sorts, too - some upside down, some tossed on top of the askew desks.

Piers sat up quickly and blinked, processing what he was seeing. The entire classroom had been ransacked??? But what..... who? And WHY.

UGH.

ArianaBlack · 10-16-2020, 04:19 AM

~~this is old news but~~ Has anyone checked out the NEW POOL on the grounds!?

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

"Alright men, just a few more blocks on this side and we should be done. Yes, yes, this side. Are you blind?"

It was a Sunday afternoon like any other, except, for those who entered the courtyard, they would notice a new addition to the far side. By this point, the construction workers have gotten far enough that you can see Hogwarts is getting a pool! A nice place to go for a swim when you don't want to go all the way to the lake. The tiles were lined with gold, to give a ...richer feel to the area and little pool chairs have been laid down.

Once the pool was done, he'd get those set out.

That chest of gold was coming in handy. The students could look forward to more of these lavish improvements.

The more they had to keep them busy, the less likely they were to bother him. The plan was perfect.

*Nordic Witch* · 10-17-2020, 06:25 AM

Why are the ghosts assembling for a meeting in the spirit room?

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Originally Posted by Grey Lady

Lady Helena was acutely aware of the general sentiments shared by the spirits within the castle in regard to their current circumstance. The renovations were bringing with them an onset of unease. Perhaps this meeting of the ghosts was long overdue. Were the others sharing such qualms over the matter? She could only hope as much.

So it was with a sense of uncertainty that the ghost of Ravenclaw Tower floated into the Spirit Room. Surely the others would be arriving momentarily. Ever poised, she clasped her hands in front of her as she looked around in anticipation of the other arrivals.

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Originally Posted by Bloody Baron

Of course. It would be just his luck that he would have to be alone with HER in the spirit room while they waited for the other two to arrive. The Baron's lips were pursed tightly as he floated into the room, staying on the opposite end of the room and as far as spiritually possible from Helena. He nodded curtly at her and cleared his throat, clasping his hands behind his back. "Helena," he greeted her gruffly.

Right. He had more important things to worry about. Like these strange vibrations he had been feeling lately. Something was off...and the mortals were likely behind it, as they usually were. Heavy sigh.

Lissy Longbottom · 11-02-2020, 04:03 AM

Um... that's not good o___O

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Originally Posted by Slyvester Hargraves

Slyvester was agitated and his patience had run out. The golems had not found his treasure, and he was going to take matters into his own hands.

Making himself known for the first time, the ghost appeared in the middle of the corridor, hoping to catch the students as they came back from dinner. These brats had to have his treasure - and if they just handed it over, he wouldn't go to the Headmaster and get them all expelled!

His mortal shape had been a large man - towering at nearly 6'4", and of course he was puffing himself up a bit to make himself seem more intimidating to the children - with a clean shaven face and a large powdered wig showing that he was clearly someone of importance. That was obvious though, wasn't it? After all, he had an entire TREASURE chest of his own! Only those who were extremely wealthy in their mortal lives got such luxuries.

"WHERE IS IT?!" he yelled into the corridor, his voice BOOMING as he floated down the corridor. "I know you have it! Return my treasure to me at once!"

FearlessLeader19 · 11-14-2020, 07:19 PM

Whaaaaah? Not the food

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

It's a night like any other in the Great Hall. The elves have prepared a scrumptious feast for all and the room is filled with a potent mixture of great flavours. A recipe for a good evening.

Until the food goes bad.

Quite suddenly, the food before you, in your plate, your mouth or on your fork rots. The tantalizing smells that once filled the Great Hall are quickly replaced by odors you'd hope never to smell again.

Mold grows on everything. Flies appear from seemingly nowhere. There's definitely a lot more green now. So much for dinner.

Lissy Longbottom · 11-16-2020, 01:13 AM

Uhh...that's weird behavior there, Ashley

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Originally Posted by astrocat

To be honest, Ashley hadn't been feeling too well over the last couple of days. She had a big headache that wouldn't go away. And the headmaster being annoying was not helping. She rolled her eyes. Didn't he know it was his fault? He was the one who took that dude's treasure.

And all of a sudden, her headache went away. But she felt very weird and angry and out of control. He took her treasure. My treasure. No it isn't my treasure, it's the ghosts treasure. NO, it WAS my treasure. "IT WAS ALL OF YOUR FAULTS. ESPECIALLY YOU, TRENT. HOW DARE YOU SPEND MY WEALTH ON FRIVOLOUS MONSTROSITIES!!!" she yelled at him. "I WANT IT BACK RIGHT NOW OR ELSE. I'VE WARNED YOU! THINGS WILL ONLY GET WORSE. YOU ARE GOING TO PAY FOR THIS!"

And then she sneezed very hard. She was back, and so was the headache. She groaned and rested her head on the table after pushing the rotting food away. "I'm not feeling too well. I don't know why. I didn't eat any of this gross food. Who did it by the way? Was it that weird ghost dude?" She continued normally, as if she hadn't just yelled at the headmaster. She had forgotten it, actually. She couldn't remember the past couple seconds at all, but she was pretty sure she hadn't blacked out. So why was there a gap in her normally great memory? "My head hurts. And... I don't..."

*PhoenixRising* · 11-16-2020, 01:56 PM

Another first year acting strangely

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

Emmerson was about to scream....loud. Really loud. Louder than she was already yelling but then her hero swooped in and offered to take care of it.

What Bernie said: We can be partners.

What Emmerson heard: I will bravely do all the work, you need only stand over there and look cute—oh I love your bun today, it’s so neatly done—this snake is nothing for me.

The little girl nodded enthusiastically, taking an extra step away just to make it clear Bernie would be doing ALL the work. “O-okay.” And a sniffle to make sure everyone knew how distraught she’d been. Let the record also show how distraught Kizzy was because of these snakes. Clearly the whole class needed to be cancelled. The Professor should be taking notes.

“You can keep it, and I’ll watc—“ Her sentence to her new partner was cut short by the sudden shriek. “Phoebe! You can’t!” She was set to run for REAL this time now that her friend had unleashed holy terror in the form of liberated snakes onto the classroom but as she turned to run...a strange...strange feeling overcame her.

Emmerson turned to the Professor.

“Surrender the treasure.” All the earlier panic left the girl, leaving only an icy anger. When she spoke next, it was in a booming voice that she—even in her most impressive fit—would not usually be able to attain. “I want it! You will return it or I will rain down destruction on this castle!”

Sunflower · 11-16-2020, 02:10 PM

Phoebe acting strangely as well:

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Originally Posted by Cassirin

Phoebe didn't dislike Divination, but she certainly spent most of her time just trying to figure out what the Professor was talking about. There were facts you could glean from a book (she was fine at that, whatever) and facts that only the Professor could impart (which required listening skills, sadly) and then there were gut instincts... and Phoebe was not nearly self aware enough to have those.

But at least she could play with a snake. That was pretty cool, right? Phoebe approached the box and waved at one of the cutest little guys who was just waiting on her. Cute... little... b...

She slowly dropped her wiggling fingers back down to her side and considered the box of remaining snakes coolly. THIS WAS HOW THEY WERE SPENDING THEIR TIME? THIS WAS HOW THESE PROFESSORS SHOWED THEIR DISDAIN FOR HER DEMANDS????? The audacity.

With a SHRIEK of rage, she upended the box, sending those snakes out on the ground. "I WILL NOT BE IGNORED."

And there is an earthquake!

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Originally Posted by The Narrator

With the warm and sunny spring day it was natural for students to flock to the grounds to grab some rays and enjoy the day. The creatures even seemed to be enjoying it with birds chirping, frogs croaking in the distance, even the butterflies in the garden fluttered as if they were playing games with each other.

It seemed to be the most peaceful day until a small vibration came across the ground. So tiny at first that the girls enjoying their drawings and any other students around might not have felt it, but soon it started to become bigger and bigger until the ground started to shake and the bushes in the garden started to violently move.

All around the ground came to life as it shook and the creatures scattered for cover as an earthquake took over the grounds.

*Nordic Witch* · 11-24-2020, 03:09 PM

Some students are setting fire to the Forbidden Forest! Somebody send up an S.O.S or we won't have a forest anymore!
Yikesssssssss!

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Originally Posted by Sunflower

"Hey guys, I'm here too!" Irithel beamed as she stopped next to the small group of students setting fire to the forest.

... Wait, what?

She had run all the way from the castle to the Forbidden Forest, but could not remember why she suddenly wanted to come here in the first place. Hmmm. Actually, she had always wished to enter the forest to study the fascinating plants and animals that inhabit it. Maybe that was why she was here. Yep.

But this was not how she imagined her first trip to the forest would be. The forest was BURNING. Trees and bushes were set alight, and the fire was spreading fast. Tears welled up in her eyes as she gaped at the precious trees being tortured. The plants were not the only living things being threatened. They, the students, were in danger too. They could get trapped in the forest and get killed ~~- or worse, expelled~~. "NO, we can't, we must ... we must ... "

"We must set EVERYTHING on fire. We must continue," she said, her panicked voice switching to a malicious tone that did not belong to her. Oh, were there tears of joy in her eyes? She was positively elated by the scene before her. Things were going as she planned, and she would be able to achieve the ultimate goal soon. She pointed her wand triumphantly at the trees that were not yet suffering. "Incendio!"

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Originally Posted by astrocat

"You're right, Avalon. This is THE place to be. And to think, I used to be afraid of fire. But now that I can properly see, I recognize that it's better to burn stuff down. It's more fun too. Will really send a message about who's in charge."

What nonsense was she spouting now? She needed to get out of here! She needed to save herself! She wasn't a pyromaniac! She was afraid of fire, for goodness sake! She needed to...

burn more things, of course. She shot flames at several more trees. "Woah, some of these things are pretty old and dry. Fire creates new growth, etcetera. But really, it just looks cool. Very dangerous. It could easily kill us all. Isn't that amazing?"

What?!?! No, it was terrifying. Ashley could see that the spirit inside was controlling her, betraying her, and if it got what it wanted would leave her to die alone in the forest.

But you know who else did the same thing? THE HEADMASTER. The headmaster would do that too. HAD done that. So what did it even matter? If it's betrayal either way, might as well go with the entity who will protect you. Had the spirit hurt Ashley? yes. But it would keep her alive at least until it had fulfilled its goals. With the ghost, she was important, if only a pawn. To the headmaster she was expendable. So really, this was the headmaster's fault all along. And her resistance lessened. The possessed piece of her won. For now at least.

"We should do this more often. I hate this place anyway. Let it burn. All of it."

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Originally Posted by Fireheart

"Oh, hey Ashley," Avalon said as the younger Ravenclaw joined her. What was she doing in the forest? She didn't really know. "I'm not sure. I just felt like this was the place to be," she added plainly. Her eyes widened in delight as Ashley and Violet set fire to the trees.

Aha. Yes. That's what she was meant to do. She grabbed her wand. "Incendio!" Flames shot out of the tip of her wand, engulfing the nearby trees and bushes. Much better. She stood next to the two girls, watching in delight as the forest burned around her.

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Originally Posted by MadAlice

Violet felt better already as she walked down the path into the Forbidden Forest--what a piece of luck that Headmaster Trent had showed them the way the other day during their class. She walked further and further into the forest, and this time she didn't feel one shred of fear.

She saw an interesting-looking branch along the path and idly picked it up and twirled it between her fingers. It was so smooth and lovely. But it could look even lovelier...ah, she knew what! She raised her wand and cast the spell quietly but with purpose: "Incendio!" and watched the tip of the branch catch fire and blaze up beautifully.

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Originally Posted by astrocat

Ashley had never been to the Forbidden forest. But she was feeling bold today, so she decided to check it out. Why? She didn't quite know. But here she was, concealed barely visible on the outskirts of the forest. She was filled with a sudden sense of revulsion. This was a horrid forest, and you know what?

IT NEEDED TO BURN. That would send a strong message to the annoying headmaster. But I don't have a lighter. Who cares? Remember when that sixth-year set you on fire? I know you learned that spell, Ashley. You're a great witch, Ashley. You know how to do it. Wouldn't it be fun? Don't you want to experience the flame? Don't you hate the forest? Don't you hate the headmaster? Don't you want to stop the headaches? If you burned the forest, you would get everything you want.

What was she thinking? She was terrified of fire. Stop it. What are you doing? You know I've been burned before. Why would I burn something and risk my own life? I'm not stupid. GET OUT OF MY HEAD. She was never going to light something on fire. Never.

You don't have a CHOICE, Ashley. If you won't burn this forest willingly, I will make you burn it!!! And you will PAY! She pulled out her wand. "Incendio." And she watched an old, dry tree alight in hot flames. Go big or go home, right?

WHAT was going on? Ashley had fire between her and the exit. Why was she here? It must have been her who set the flames. She was in danger. Why was she weirdly happy about it? Why did she want to just touch the fire? That would be dumb. You know what would be smart though?

Setting more things on fire. She lit two more trees for good measure. She laughed harshly. "Burn. I said you would pay and you will." Fire. What a beautiful thing. But there was a nagging feeling in the back of her mind, a guardian angel telling her to stop. To run. To be afraid. She didn't listen. Obviously.

*PhoenixRising* · 12-02-2020, 09:43 PM

It seems the Headmaster vanishing the treasure has caused the ghost to vanish !!!!

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Originally Posted by Slyvester Hargraves

But the rage was short lived. With the treasure vanished, the last of Slyvester's grip in this world vanished as well. The power he held over the students loosened until they too were gone from his grasp.

The translucent figure appeared, his face contorted with displeasure.

"What have you DOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEE???????"

A flash of light similar to the one that appeared when the treasure vanished burst forth again. This light was blinding in comparison to the first.

"NNNOooOOOOoooOOOOoOOOoo!!!!"

Slyvester Hargraves was gone from this world.

*PhoenixRising* · 12-10-2020, 03:24 PM

Closing feast speech .... Congrats Gryffindor

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

As staff member after staff member arrived at the table, the Headmaster did little more than grunt in their general direction and keep his eyes on the doors. When the last of them arrived, he would get this show on the road, no waiting.

Recard’s smile was largely ignored, as were Kitridge and Flamsteed’s pep and zeal at the table. Schmoe was far enough down the table he did not even have to pretend to acknowledge him and Williamson had largely kept to himself as he should.

Was that the last of them?

It looked that way. Rather than wait and allow the students the chance to mingle and say their final farewells, the man knocked at his goblet to get everyone’s attention. He waited only long enough for them to settle before beginning.

“Good evening. Thank you all for getting to the Great Hall in reasonable time. It’s to be an early night for us all, the train will be here in the morning and I want you all rested for the long journey home. Let’s get to it then.”

While he still felt like it.

“Congratulations are in order for House Gryffindor. The House Cup is yours and I suppose you deserve it.” More waiting for applause. Circe this was tedious. “Further congratulations are in order for our new graduates. This is it. You’re out of here now. Good luck out there, some of you will need it.” If they whines about a few rogue dummies and some giant spiders, they were il-prepared for what the actual Wizarding world had to offer. In the time he’d begun observing them, they seemed more likely to cry than take action.

A sorry lot if ever there was one.

“The rest of you have more time to be prepared. I trust when you return in September, you’ll be better prepared to take in the instructions of your professors and learn something. I don’t have much else to say. Just eat and go to bed.”

He was over it all and ready to properly begin his search without these needy children in his ears and his office.

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