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Wilber Winterbottom 05-05-2024 12:59 PM
Merlin's Beard! (Term 68, Sept 2114 - June 2115)
 

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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!

Wilber Winterbottom 05-05-2024 01:02 PM
:sort: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster - Prof. Wilber Winterbottom (Wilber Winterbottom)


:sort:School Staff
Ancient Runes - Prof. Jordan Strum (NPC)
Arithmancy - Prof. Devon Conrad (NPC)
Astronomy - Prof. Marion Burbage (Marion Burbage)
CoMC - Prof. Hadleigh Paton (Kolyander)
Charms - Prof. Ean Feirgrund (Charely Potter)
DADA - Prof. Dhruv Khanna (FearlessLeader19)
Divination - Prof. Septima Rook (NPC)
Flying - Prof. Amelia Adara (PhoenixRising)
Herbology - Prof. Marcus Cole (Holmesian Feline)
History of Magic - Prof. Apollonia Fergersnout (Lottiepot)
Muggle Studies - Prof. Jeorge Leroy (Jeorge Leroy)
Potions - Prof. Amelia Adara (PhoenixRising)
Transfiguration - Prof. Norman Carton (MadMadamMalfoy)

Caretaker - House Elves
Librarian - Prof. Marcus Cole (Holmesian Feline)
Groundskeeper - Prof. Dhruv Khanna (FearlessLeader19)
Healer - Prof. Ean Feirgrund (Charely Potter)

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

:bbefb: Extracurriculars
see this thread for more information
  • CLASSES
    Alchemy - Prof. Devon Conrad (NPC)
    Apparition - Department of Magical Transportation
    Art - Prof. Septima Rook (NPC)
    Frog Choir - Prof. Hadleigh Paton (Kolyander)
    Gobbledegook - Prof. Dhruv Khanna (Fearlessleader19)
    Latin - Prof. Jeorge Leroy
    Magical Theory - Prof. Norman Carton (MadMadamMalfoy)
    Mermish - Prof. Hadleigh Paton (Kolyander)
    Orchestra - Headmaster Wilber Winterbottom
    Troll - Prof. Jordan Strum (NPC)
    Wandlore - Prof. Marcus Cole (Holmesian Feline)
  • GAMES & SPORTS
    Gobstones - Prof. Ean Feirgrund (Charely Potter), Prof. Jeorge Leroy
    Quidditch - Prof. Amelia Adara (Phoenix Rising)
    Quiz Bowl - Prof. Norman Carton (MadMadamMalfoy)
    Wizard's Chess - Prof. Norman Carton (MadMadamMalfoy)
  • ORGANIZATIONS
    The Bookworms - Prof. Marcus Cole (Holmesian Feline)
    Creature Companions - Prof. Hadleigh Paton (Kolyander)
    Drama - Prof. Apollonia Fergersnout (Lottiepot)
    Duelling Club - Prof. Dhruv Khanna (Fearlessleader19)
    Healers of Tomorrow - Prof. Amelia Adara (PhoenixRising), Prof. Ean Feirgrund (Charely Potter)
    Health and Wellness Group - Prof. Ean Feirgrund (Charely Potter)
    Magical Debate - Prof. Apollonia Fergersnout (Lottiepot)
    The Quill - Prof. Amelia Adara (PhoenixRising)
    Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare - Prof. Marion Burbage
    Wizard Card Collectors' Club- Prof. Apollonia Fergersnout (Lottiepot)



:gryff: Gryffindor
House Ghost - Nearly Headless Nick
Head of House - Prof. Ean Feirgrund (Charely Potter)

:huff: Hufflepuff
House Ghost - Fat Friar
Head of House - Prof. Apollonia Fergersnout (Lottiepot)


:claw: Ravenclaw
House Ghost - Grey Lady
Head of House - Prof. Norman Carton (MadMadamMalfoy)


:slyth: Slytherin
House Ghost - Bloody Baron
Head of House - Prof. Hadleigh Paton (Kolyander)

sweetpinkpixie 09-05-2024 12:15 AM
The Headmaster has given his speech! And...oooooooooh something new and shiny too :lookingeyes:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilber Winterbottom (Post 12566690)
...

Now standing behind the owl lectern, Wilber raised both his hands high and waited for all the youthful jabbering to quiet. “Welcome one, welcome ALL to what will surely be another wonderful year at Hogwarts. Additional welcoming sentiments to our first years and transfers and a wholehearted congratulations on the results of your Sortings. Your housemates and heads of house are eager to make your acquaintances as you embark on your unique journeys here and join the universal pilgrimage towards that bright and auspicious horizon called the future.”

A brief pause to allow for a humble round of applause instigated by himself and he was off on some more speech giving. “My dear wife would often say that dreaming is how we prepare for the future, so never stop dreaming and go to sleep Wilber,” he chuckled and swiftly wiped away at the corner of his eye. “So dream big and dream in abundance, young people, but I must remind you all that Patented Daydream Charms are strictly prohibited in the classroom and their usage during such times an insult to your professors and the expertise they are so enthralled to share with you.” He paused to give the mass of young impressional faces one of his more stern looks and even peered over the rim of his thick black spectacles. “And speaking of professors, we have two new faces joining us as the helm of this fine vessel this term, so if you will all please join me in a round of applause as we welcome Professor Marcus Cole as your new professor of Herbology and Professor Marion Burbage as she glides into the role of Astronomy professor. Good luck professors, we are rooting for you both.” And another pause for another round of applause.

“A reminder that classes begin Monday morning at 8, so remember to get copious amounts of sleep in between all your dreaming and weekend fun. Professor Feirgrund and Professor Leroy will be posting Gobstone sign-ups on the school’s bulletin board sometime next week and Professor Adara will be hosting a quidditch tryout in the immediate future as well. Enthusiastic youths best keep both eyes open and wide for those updates as well as consider the plethora of other clubs and organizations available to widen your minds and strengthen your perspectives,” he explained with a wink and clasped his hands together with a dramatic SMACK. “Now, I am certain you are all quite tired of hearing my voice and ready to have your tummies filled by all the delectable dishes prepared by the house elves. Thus, if any student can tell me what you call a bagel that can fly without the aid of magic then there is a handful of butterscotch candies and a little something extra special awaiting you. Eat your fill, my dears,” he finally concluded with a robust couple of claps of his hands to make the food appear at each table. “Truly, eat up and cheers to a new year at Hogwarts!”

:lookingeyes: NEW SHINY INFORMATION THREAD :lookingeyes:

Zoe 09-28-2024 08:29 PM
How very curious indeed... :hmm:

Moving Staircases:
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Narrator (Post 12567493)
Polished stone steps and ornate railings, pieces of the castle constantly buzzing with life as students frequently traversed them on their way to and from lessons or common rooms. It was not uncommon for the staircases to get a bit mucked up every now and then, but this was a curious scene indeed.

Upon the steps and landings, bleached out footprints sprawled in every direction, each step seemed to weave a story of its own and yet the sheer volume of prints made it impossible to discern their origin. Along the bannisters, a chaotic tapestry of handprints in shades of gray added to the monochromatic conundrum, the impressions layered one atop another, creating a ghostly trail.

It was as if a gathering of shadows had danced through the castle and held a soirée upon the staircases and none had bothered to cleanup after.
Clock Tower Entrance:
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Narrator (Post 12567489)
Footprints, stark against the aged surface of the ground, seemed to emerge from nowhere and yet everywhere, leading in and out of the shadows. With the clock's rhythmic ticking echoing around them, the tracks became a haunting enigma, a silent invitation to unravel the secrets hidden within Hogwarts' stone walls. The prints varied in size and shape, some appeared dainty and delicate, others were broad and heavy, and yet the sheer number of overlapping steps and strides made it difficult to discern their origins.

How very curious.
Third-Floor Corridor:
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Narrator (Post 12567488)
As the first light of dawn filtered through the windows, a curious sight unfolded. Footprints in a muted single hue devoid of the spectrum of chromatic splendor, a stark white against the worn stone floor, stretched in all directions up and down the corridor . The prints varied in size and shape, some appeared dainty and delicate, others were broad and heavy, and yet the sheer number of overlapping steps and strides made it difficult to discern their origins.

How very curious.

Wilber Winterbottom 10-01-2024 02:23 AM
Term 68 Quidditch Rosters
 

TERM 68
September 2114 - June 2115


:gryffflag: Gryffindor
Text Cut: Gryffindor team roster

Chaser: Ezra Hensley, 7th year
Chaser: Madison Gutierrez 3rd year
Chaser: Nadia Atreyu-Rehman, 6th year
Beater: Beauden Wild, 6th year
Beater: Damian Walker, 6th year CAPTAIN
Keeper: Noel Foxglove, 5th year
Seeker: Sunny Silverberry, 4th year

RESERVES:
1. Elizabeth Coleman 1st year
2. Linda Harris 2nd year
3. Todd Bennett 2nd year



:puffflag: Hufflepuff
Text Cut: Hufflepuff team roster

Chaser: Emma Montmorency, 4th year (reserve seeker)
Chaser: Grace Myers, 5th year CAPTAIN
Chaser: Jakub Patterson, 3rd year
Beater: Dakota Lace, 4th year
Beater: Elle Lace, 4th year
Keeper: Sky Juneberry, 6th year
Seeker: Charles Flores, 7th year

RESERVES:
1. Darryl Gonzalez, 2nd year
2. Jess Coleman, 1st year
3. Lindsay Griffin, 1st year


:clawflag: Ravenclaw
Text Cut: Ravenclaw team roster

Chaser: Jaime Copper, 3rd year
Chaser: Pepper Fledgling, 6th year
Chaser: William Goldfinch, 7th year
Beater: Burr Buckling, 6th year
Beater: Ezra Greenwood, 5th year
Keeper: Grigory Miller, 7th year CAPTAIN
Seeker: Misty Larch, 5th year

RESERVES:
1. Imogene Aves, 1st year
2. Indigo Flower, 3rd year
3. Skye Salmander, 1st year


:slythflag: Slytherin
Text Cut: Slytherin team roster

Chaser: Bryony Rose Paton, 4th year (reserve seeker)
Chaser: Jansher Grunt, 4th year
Chaser: JT Forsfelle, 2nd year
Beater: Andrew Scott, 5th year
Beater: Riley Ravens, 6th year
Keeper: Charlie Buckthorn, 6th year
Seeker: Gabriella Foster, 7th year CAPTAIN

RESERVES:
1. Cecelia Adams, 4th year
2. Teagan Kensington, 1st year (reserve chaser)
3. Uriah Shaw, 3rd year

Can also be found here :hoops:

Wilber Winterbottom 10-01-2024 02:58 PM
Term 68 Gobstones Rosters
 

TERM 68
September 2114 - June 2115


:gryffflag: Gryffindor
Text Cut: Gryffindor team roster

Melinda Deforge, 6th year CAPTAIN
Darwin Hanberry, 5th year
Emilio Puckle, 3rd year
Rose Snakebark, 4th year
Stefano Vercruysse, 4th year

RESERVES:
1. Jailah Clavier, 2nd year
2. Nori Fujikawa, 1st year
3. Romualdo Papazian, 5th year


:puffflag: Hufflepuff
Text Cut: Hufflepuff team roster

Corey Goosebramble, 3rd year
Acacia Inkwood, 6th year
Glennie Juniper, 4th year
Raven Snowpear, 6th year CAPTAIN
Ellie Tiltworth, 5th year

RESERVES:
1. Oakley Inkwood, 2nd year
2. Tiger Lyptus, 3rd year
3. Samuel Passell, 4th year


:clawflag: Ravenclaw
Text Cut: Ravenclaw team roster

Ashley Corvino, 5th year
Teofilo Direrain, 2nd year
Reiko Kazama, 4th year
Quinton Porterfield, 6th year CAPTAIN
Tyrell Robbert, 3rd year

RESERVES:
1. Nobu Fujikawa, 1st year
2. Abigail Hibbert, 4th year
3. Luevenia Runicmancer, 3rd year


:slythflag: Slytherin
Text Cut: Slytherin team roster

Aryan Atreyu-Rehman, 4th year
Anderson Littletree, 5th year
Sydney Masters, 2nd year
Mossie Partridge, 7th year CAPTAIN
Ackley Pineneedle, 6th year

RESERVES:
1. Junius Buckling, 1st year
2. Harley Jackbuck, 3rd year
3. Aubrey Raywood, 2nd year


Can also be found here :juggle:

Zoe 10-26-2024 04:02 PM
Check out your common rooms, folks! :lookingeyes:

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Narrator
The common room, once stepped into, once alive with bursts of color and warm light, has faded to an unsettling gray. The cheerful banners hang limply, their hues now ghostly shades of charcoal.

Cushions that were once plush and bright have lost their vibrance, looking washed out and worn. Even the walls seem drained, the lively textures blurred, as if covered in a layer of dust but without any dust evident. It’s as if someone has dimmed the lights, casting everything into a muted, monochrome haze. Better check the dorms, it looks like this isn't the only spot to have gone gray.

FearlessLeader19 11-10-2024 05:44 PM
What's this, what's this? :whaa:

From the Dungeons:
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Narrator (Post 12568855)
The dungeons looked a little gloomier than usual. The stone walls and floors had been drained of their color, taking on a dull gray appearance. The eerie gray hue stretches all the way down the corridors as far as the eye can see. As if the entire lower floor level was missing a splash of colour.

Even the esteemed portraits have taken on a shade of charcoal, as if covered in a thick film of dust. The portraits huff and grumble at anyone passing by, clearly unhappy with their current condition.
From the Second Floor Corridor:
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Narrator (Post 12568875)
The second floor corridor looks a little different than usual. The walls and floors have muted to a drab gray. The statues and portraits have taken on a dull charcoal shade, as if covered in a thick film of dust. Even the suits of armor look grayer than usual.

The unsettling gray stretches all the way up to the high ceiling and down the corridor into the antechamber. Where did it come from?
Student in distress at The Courtyard:
Quote:
Originally Posted by love-for-HP (Post 12568834)
Greer felt odd, ever since the common room business with the elf, it truly has just been not right. The common room held no color, and she could have sworn as she left the common room she had no color? Or were her eyes playing ticks on her? She had wondered down to the castle grounds trying to get a fresh set on eyes on things, maybe in the real sunlight she wouldn't look so ... grey???? She didn't understand it, she needed to compare herself to her class mates to! Dear Merlin what was happening to her?

As Greer made her way into the court yard it was unavaidable true .. she had no color!!!! Just Grey, she began to look around in a panic! Was there anyone near to help her!

Charely Potter 11-23-2024 10:43 PM
The cure has been found! Colour is being restored in the Pathways. :yaydance:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nordic Witch (Post 12568969)
Rose ran blindly out on the grounds after seeing herself in the mirror just a few minutes ago in the lions den, and getting a huge shock. She looked all GRAY, and not in a good way. Everything from her hair to her skin to her clothes had taken on the tone of old grandma monochrome gray, and she was just 14 years old. Rose felt her tears start to stream down her face in distress as she slided into the pathways.

Stopping to sit down on the dirt path, and weep she noted that everything around her from the tress to the grass looked as dismal as she herself felt. "What is happening to me?" She called out, looking pleadingly up at the sky for answers. "Someone please help me?" Rose begged out to whomever was out there.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline (Post 12569019)


They had been busy.

Once Ean and he and finished brainstorming just what ideas they could come up with for their solution to the current lack of color, there had been much activity in making said mixtures, bottling them up into various sprayable containers after collecting every conceivable option around. Now was just the matter of spreading everything and everyone affected. They were going to be getting a little creative in hopes to improve everyone’s mood while they improved their bleached out situation. Outdoors for the time being in case they needed to work out more kinks.

Carrying a box of sprayers out to the grounds by way of the pathways to set plans in motion, Marcus came across a fourth year Gryffindor girl who DEFINITELY was one of his target audience. And in time to hear her askance for help. “Well Ms. Snakebark…” he began to make his presence known as he approached, not wanting to scare her further. Especially since while he had tested some of their solution on areas of himself as a test and managed to at least halt the spread, he still showed some affect of the discoloration as a control. “We’re still not sure what’s causing things…but we’ve come up with a solution to help.”
Quote:
Originally Posted by Charely Potter (Post 12569057)

Ean came with Marcus and an army of sorts. The house-elf kind, who have been feeling overly responsible for the issue, which wasn't their fault. It seemed right to have them help with resolving the problem. Ean however, may have taken this into a sort of delight as he came donning a bandana around his head.

"Professor Cole is right, Miss Snakebark. There's no need to worry any longer, a cure has been found. " As he took out a supply of super-soakers from his and Professor Leroy's Muggle supplies. They filled up the solution in water-guns. "The cure has been diluted into a water-base solution, that works by being sprayed by it. No touching required. Allow us to demonstrate." He said, taking one of them aiming at the nearest tree that was gray. "Annnd.. fire!" Letting the solution shoot out in watery form the tree looked as if it was being painted, but in fact the colour was returning!

"If you don't mind getting your hair wet today, then we'll be happy to spray the solution over you next." One of the side effects of the cure, you'll need to dry off after... eventually. "Once your colour is back, you can join us in restoring everyone and everywhere else!" Because who wouldn't want to shoot water around? It was all for a good time.

Wilber Winterbottom 11-26-2024 02:51 AM
Term 68: Quidditch & Gobstones Cup Results
 

HOUSE QUIDDITCH CUP RESULTS
1. Gryffindor: 1100
2. Slytherin: 1080
3. Hufflepuff: 1010
4. Ravenclaw: 840

Text Cut: schedule and scores

6th October 2114
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin - 190 - 170

13th October 2114
Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw - 140 - 150

10th November 2114
Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw - 170 - 180

24th November 2114
Slytherin vs. Hufflepuff - 210 - 50

15th December 2114
Slytherin vs. Ravenclaw - 200 - 170

19th January 2115
Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff - 120 - 340

16th February 2115
Ravenclaw vs. Gryffindor - 50 - 210

16th March 2115
Slytherin vs. Hufflepuff - 260 - 100

13th April 2115
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin - 150 - 10

27th April 2115
Ravenclaw vs. Hufflepuff - 100 - 260

4th May 2115
Slytherin vs. Ravenclaw - 230 - 190

18th May 2115
Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff - 260 - 120

Final Score + Stats
1. Gryffindor: 1100 points. 4 Wins. 2 Snitch Grabs.
2. Slytherin: 1080 points. 4 Wins. 5 Snitch Grabs.
3. Hufflepuff: 1010 points. 2 Wins. 2 Snitch Grabs.
4. Ravenclaw: 840 points. 2 Wins. 2 Snitch Grabs.



HOUSE GOBSTONES CUP RESULTS
1. Hufflepuff: 74
2. Slytherin: 64
3. Gryffindor: 63
4. Ravenclaw: 62

Text Cut: schedule and scores

7th October 2114
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin - 15 - 3

14th October 2114
Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw - 7 - 15

11th November 2114
Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw - 15 - 14

25th November 2114
Slytherin vs. Hufflepuff - 6 - 15

16th December 2114
Slytherin vs. Ravenclaw - 15 - 8

20th January 2115
Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff - 15 - 7

17th February 2115
Ravenclaw vs. Gryffindor - 15 - 11

17th March 2115
Slytherin vs. Hufflepuff - 10 - 15

14th April 2115
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin - 7 - 15

28th April 2115
Ravenclaw vs. Hufflepuff - 6 - 15

5th May 2115
Slytherin vs. Ravenclaw - 15 - 4

19th May 2115
Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff - 0 - 15

Final Score + Stats
1. Hufflepuff: 74 points. 4 Wins.
2. Slytherin: 64 points. 3 Wins.
3. Gryffindor: 63 points. 3 Wins.
4. Ravenclaw: 62 points. 2 Wins.



Can also be found here :hoops: and here :juggle:

Charely Potter 12-09-2024 04:10 PM
Speech ^_^

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilber Winterbottom (Post 12569286)
Up to date was clever but would be more his alley if it was a joke about calendars. The fresh perspective that Dhruv offered was surprisingly close, "Close my lad, close indeed. Alas the newspaper was exhausted from delivering black and white news in a colourful world." This year called for a joke on colour. He chuckled to himself as he rose in his seat motioning with his hands for everyone to settle down.

"Pleasant evening everyone, so lovely to see you all in good spirits. It is wonderful to see the friendships and bonds that have formed over the last ten months." He paused so they could all appreciate their new and old continued friendships. "An extra special thank you goes out to Professors Cole and Feirgrund on their work to bring the castle back to it's former grandeur in all it's colourful glory." He looked over at the Herbology and Charms Professors, giving them each an appreciative gaze. "My former dear sweet wife would always say that colour was a power that directly influences the soul. My soul is full now as I look around this room."

"A few more congratulations before we tuck into the delicious end of year feast, congratulations to Hufflepuff on their Gobstones win," he glanced toward the house of yellow and black, his former house. "Congratulations to Gryffindor on the Quidditch Cup." He gave a momentary look at the house of scarlet and gold. "And final congrats to our house cup winner, reigning champions for the fourth consecutive year, Slytherin!" He turned to the silver and green table, leading the school in applause.

Once the clamour died down, Wilber continued, "To our graduating class of 2115, stand up and be recognized, my dears. Although your time at Hogwarts has drawn to a close, your path forward is only just beginning. I hope you'll take the knowledge from these past years and bring positive light into the world. A round of applause for our seventh years."

"To those of you returning in the fall," both students and professors, "I look forward to seeing your bright faces for another year of merriment and learning. I wish you all a summer of rejuvenation! Now let us eat, drink and be merry!" With a wave upward of Wilber's hands, the golden plates filled with foods.


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