what are these "rules" of which we speak? yes, every site has them, and we're no different. make sure you check out all the threads we've got here before joining, so that you can get a good feel of what we're all about before you take the extremely scary plunge!

no, we won't be reporting on murders and disappearances (unless you want us to), but we'll be keeping you updated on some equally-as-important information, such as activity checks and character bans. there's also a guest-friendly suggestions subforum located within.

all in all, the place where you get to make your first impression on the night descending. here, we have the canon list, the application and the subforums in which you can post your application for it to be reviewed by the staff. guests may reserve canons.

simple, self-explanatory and swift to fill out. please only post in here after you have been accepted, however!

an archive of all the currently accepted and active characters on the forum, sorted both alphabetically and by member group.

ah, the place where all the magic happens! well, technically not all, but you get the drift. plot ads are separated by gender.

if you're having trouble thinking of a character, then this is the spot to perhaps get some ideas. here is where members can post their character requests, and guests may respond to the adverts. the ads are separated by gender.

for all those instances when meeting face-to-face would just be too much of a chore, the owl system can help! it's a good way to keep in contact, especially out of school when people don't get to see their friends on a daily basis.

in here, journalist characters can write their articles, or post their columns based on what's going on in their particular fields. other characters may comment on the pieces, with their own opinions. remember, this is meant to be in-character news!

got some juicy news that you're dying to get around? look no further than this here bathroom wall for all the most outrageous accusations and salacious gossip -- who cares that most of them are false?

while it is true that the students and staff at hogwarts are the main source of income for this quaint wizarding community, the village is also home to many permanent residents and is a convenient pit stop for wizards on a mission in the north of the country.

the ministry of magic has been through its own ups and downs in its history but, under the leadership of minister shacklebolt, this institution has been restored to its former glory. as the elections approach, however, the citizenry is growing worried, as kingsley has announced that he will not be running for re-election.

the first time harry ever came to this part of london, he wished he could have more eyes so that he could take in all of the splendor. since the end of the second war, this bustling hub of commercial activity has picked up again. in the decades after the war, diagon alley has been built back up to its former glory.

as diagon alley's darker brother, knockturn certainly lives up to its creepy name. it is a run-down and overall unpleasant place to go, and quite dangerous. you never know when you might be staring at a face you had only previously seen on wanted posters here.

london is the capital city for both the muggle and the wizarding worlds, so it should come as no surprise that wizards have managed to conquer a bit more than some shops in the area. in fact, there are some witches and wizards who live in this city full-time, many of whom are ministry employees.

essentially, this is one of the few places in the world where you would never want to see the inside of. the healers here are top-notch, but it's often the common desire that their services should not be needed.

alas, most of this fine city does indeed belong to the muggles. and while there are still some who would like to see this changed, even after the fall of the death eaters, general opinion is that the two worlds can live peacefully side-by-side.

between england, scotland, wales and ireland, there are plenty of places in the united kingdom for anyone to hide out and scratch a living for himself. and while there are some towns which are mostly wizarding families, most magical homes are amongst muggle ones.

just a hop, skip and a broom ride over the channel are all it takes to get to the rest of europe. while the rest of europe was not as affected by the war, some traces still linger on. many believe that bulgaria has become the new haven for dark wizards.

there's a big, wide world out there, and it's ready and waiting to be explored.

for any thread which happened before the current point in the timeline, this is the forum.

from time to time, it's fun to play out threads which could never happen in the current reality. feel free to let your imagination run wild here!

all out of character chatter should be done either here or in the cbox. of course, there are also forums for you to post any upcoming absences, to introduce yourself and to request for graphics.

in case you find yourself low on muse, or you just want something to do while you're waiting for a reply, you'll find our forum games right here!

this is our guest-friendly advertisement forum. we accept ads from all sites -- invisionfree, proboards, zetaboards, whatever! all that we ask is that we have somewhere to post back, otherwise your ad will be deleted.