Okay, down to the ground rules, character creation, etc.
This thread will take place three years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Professor McGonagel has become the Head Mistress. The thread will take place almost entirely at Hogwarts, with a few excursions into other explored areas.(i.e. Hogsmead, Shrieking Shack, possibly the Forbidden Forest, etc.) There will be quidditch matches, wizard duels, and defined classes. Here's a list of designated classes. Here is a map of the Hogwarts's grounds.
Arthimancy
Few students take this course. Why? Arithmancy is considered the a very boring and complex study. It is often that only those who consider themselves 'intelligent' are the ones willing enough to take the challenge and sit through the professors boring lessons. To put the class simply, it's Divination with numbers.
Care of Magical Creatures
Dangerous? The instructor, Reubus Hagrid, is not scared to show that he favors some students over others. The Hogwarts Game Keeper has a huge heart for magical creatures and was quick to jump on the idea of bringing back this class to Hogwarts. Whether its Hippogrifs, or Blast-ended Screwts, half of the time Hagrid gets his students to jump right on the task rather than to take time learning all aspects of the animals.
Transfiguration
A quite complex branch of magic. Several students struggle in this class. Starting simple - turning matches into pins and so forth. Professor McGonagall takes on the challenge of teaching this and Albus Dumbledore once taught this course himself.
Defense Against the Dark Arts
From Quirrell to Lockhart to Lupin to Moon...er Crouch, every year this class seems to be instructed by a different professor. With the fun facts and useful information, some students would give up any subject just to learn all about Bogarts or Pixies. However, you just can't help the rumor of the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching position being cursed.
Divination
Professor McGonagall regrets the need for this subject to be taught. While Professor Trelawney's predictions are considered absolute rubbish, she thinks that her ability to 'see the future' is a real gift that is obtained by few. Located in the most northern tower of Hogwarts, the classroom is very cramped and quite musky.
Herbology
In a cool, comforting environment, Professor Sprout combines knowledge and the students 'hands-on' work to provide fun and informative lessons. Although the students can get into literally sticky situations, students enjoy the break-away from the castle to come down to the greenhouses.
History of Magic
Taught by Professor Binns - a Hogwarts ghost - this subject is considered quite boring as it depicts the events in the history of Witches, Wizards and the wizarding world as we know it. Few students 'enjoy' this class.
Muggle Studies
This class is strictly about Muggles. It teaches the students about muggle habits and lifestyles. As well as important historical events in the lifetime of muggles. You won't find anything about Voldemort in this class.
Potions
Considered by some to be an important subject, despite the fact that potions is a very complicated and 'hard' course. The fact that this class was taught by Professor Snape doesn't make the class any easier. Students sit at their tables waiting, and preparing their mixtures and ingredients until the professor comes and shows how to do it correctly.
Astronomy
Astronomy is taught by the mysterious Professor Sinistra. Students study the stars in the astronomy tower, which is the tallest tower in hogwarts. Students find magical symbols in the sky by using telescopes. Homework involves making precise models of the stars. Think you would be good in astronomy?
Charms
Charms involves studying complex spells, charms, and maybe even hexes. It is taught by short, funny, Professor Filius Flitwick. He uses his keen knowlege of spells to guide students in learning this magical craft. Students learn many things from making objects fly, to learning how to summon objects at your will.
Flying Lessons
Madam Hooch is a wonderful Flying instructor. The students like her - mainly because she doesn't waste time explaining everything. Although she can be strict, she makes the art of flying look like a piece of cake. Students absolutely love the idea of flying and that makes Flying Lessons definitely one of the most popular courses with the students.
Ancient Runes
Can be described as a yawn or bore when it comes to this class. Typically magic of ancient orient is taught and it seems that those seeking a challenge are opted to take this course. Top student and proud resident Gryffindor house, Hermione Granger is one of the few who actually took the course.
I would hope that all of you would have the determination to create a truly exciting character, as I know you have the ability. The cannon characters of Harry Potter, that's the pre-made character, all had incredible time and effort put into them, so they will be NPCs for everyone to control as needed. Please try your best to not to disturb the current settings of the story, such old spell, lore, etc, as I know we would severely disappoint J.K. Rowling. To provide the most time for user enjoyment, please keep your characters as either 1st or 2nd years. For a select few, if you consider being a student beneath you, you can apply to be a teacher. About four people will become teachers for the classes that need a teacher. Each student will have five classes per year. Potential characters can be posted here, hopefully in a similar format. You may only have one character. If you are a teacher, you may have a student character also. However, they both most be fairly active.
Name:
Age(11-13):
Appearance:
Home Country:
Parents:
Parents Blood(i.e. full blood/half/partial/muggle):
Year in School(1st or 2nd):
House:
Teacher(Yes or No):
If You Are a Teacher, which empty slot above would you want:
If You Are a Student, name two classes you would want:
If You Are a Student, name one class you wouldn't want(you still have a chance of getting it, but the chance shrinks):
Short Biography:
Just as a heads up, if you wish to become a teacher, and get accepted, you will have more responsibility. You will have to teach a lesson, once or twice, and record the things that teachers do in-between classes. I know it's hard to think what teachers do between classes, but bear with me. Finally, after your character is accepted, which everyone should be, you will be assigned your class schedule.
As to the rules, there are very few.
1. No God-Moding(In this case, knowing tons of spells, and being unstoppable in duels)
2. No Cyber-Sex(Or vulgarity of a similar nature)
3. Try to keep the thread PG-13
4. If you break "school rules", you will be punished in the story.(i.e. going into dormatories of the opposite sex, guys in girls or girls in guys) Break rules often, and you will be punished in the thread.
5. Please keep posts to a minimum of 5 sentences for the thread to be good.
6. Please try to keep your grammar and spelling as best as possible. Annnoying gets it if you's has to deciipher whats the ohters people are saing.(See what I mean?)
7. Have Fun
