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[YourSecretWeapon]

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Many years after Voldemort's final defeat, Hogwarts is up and running again.
Before the Hogwarts Express takes off, all students in their fifth year or higher are expected to answer a woman's questions:

What is your full name?
How do you look? (You find this a strange question but decide to answer it anyway)
Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me.
What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house?
How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in?
Do you play in Quidditch?
What does your Patronus look like?
Do you have a pet that stays with you?
What are your most used spells?

Our story begins after the woman thanks you for your answers while the Hogwarts Express takes off and you find yourself a seat.

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Characters:

❥ Gryffindor
﹆ Abelia 'Nix' Nixus (f) - Chaser
﹆ NPC: Emilia (f) & Lus (m)

❥ Hufflepuff
﹆ Felix Bellwood (m) - Prefect

❥ Ravenclaw
﹆Kjolmar Delacroix (m) - Prefect, Seeker
﹆August Rushwood (f)
﹆Athena Tulle-Noir (f)
﹆NPC: Joseph (m) & Louis (m) - Chasers

❥ Slytherin
﹆Serena Vermont (f)
﹆Echo Sullian (f)
﹆Almveig Taar (f) - Centaur
﹆NPC: Buck Vermont (m)

❥ Other
﹆NPC: Mrs Raspberry - Hogwarts administration
﹆NPC: Tristan - stuttering first year student

The RP so far:

Ω Hogwarts Express
✺ The main characters start their sixth year at Hogwarts.
✺ Mrs Raspberry is now responsible for all forms of administration of the school.
✺ Kjolmar Delacroix has been promoted from Chaser to Seeker in the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. His former co-chasers Joseph and Louis feel as if he abandons them.
✺ A stuttering first year student, Tristan, is bullied by Buck Vermont.
✺ Felix Bellwood (H) and Kjolmar Delacroix (R) reunite after a summer apart. Their third group member Almveig Taar (S) doesn't seem to be on the Express.
✺ It is revealed that Felix has feelings for Kjolmar.
✺ Serena Vermont (S) and her brother Buck discuss the tactic for their plan (which is currently unknown).
✺ Serena attempts to bond with Echo Sullivan (S).
✺ Abelia 'Nix' Nixus (G) panics about her two friends, Emilia and Lus, getting involved romantically.
✺ Upon arriving at Hogsmeade station, a shadow temporarily darkens the train cabins.
✺ Tension rises between Nix and Serena.
✺ August Rushwood (R) brought a violin with her.

Ω Hogsmeade
✺ Abelia gives a younger Gryffindor boy advise on Quidditch.
✺ Joseph and Louis apologize to Kjolmar in The Three Broomsticks.
✺ Serena and her 'friends' Rebecca and Mary-Ann force Buck to leave The Hog's Head.
✺ It is revealed that Felix and Kjolmar turned August' owl purple in their second year.
✺ Buck can see Thestrals. Serena, Rebecca and Mary-Ann can not see them.
✺ Kjolmar is revealed to play the piano.
✺ Despite being daytime, the weather is awfully dark.
✺

Ω Sorting Ceremony
✺ ...

[YourSecretWeapon]

What is your full name?
My name is Kjolmar Delacroix.

How do you look? (You find this a strange question but decide to answer it anyway)
Well, I have short blond hair and my skin is rather tanned. My eyes are blue and according to my mother quite dreamy.


Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me.
I consider myself a polite and friendly person. I do my best, at least. I'm also rather ambitious and that results in good grades. I suppose one my less charming traits is that I can appear a bit self-centered at times, even though I am most certainly not, because I don't always express an interest in the other person.

What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house?
I am a proud Ravenclaw who's about to start his sixth year and I wouldn't want it any other way. I still can't believe the Sorting Hat considered Slytherin for me. I mean, I know I am ambitious but surely my hunger for knowledge indicates that I was born to be in Ravenclaw? Anyway, I get along with students of all houses, but I try to be a mentor for younger Ravenclaws. In fact, I was a Ravenclaw Prefect last year and I wish to continue that position this year.

How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in?
Last year I took 4 O.W.L.'s. I've got an Outstanding for Defence Against the Dark Arts and for Charms. I've also got Exceed Expectations for Potions and Transfiguration. This year I plan to take one more, but I haven't decided on which one. Besides that one, I plan to master the other classes so I will get good grades at my N.E.W.T.'s next year.

Do you play in Quidditch?
As you probably already know, I was one of the Chasers on the Ravenclaw team last year. However, I've been suggested as the new Seeker and I think I just might take my chances on that brand new challenge. I'll have to train on my speed though.

What does your Patronus look like?
My Patronus resembles an eagle. She's beautiful.

Do you have a pet that stays with you?
Pets are cute, but I don't like their fur or feathers all over the place. For that reason I have no pet of my own.

What are your most used spells?
Flipendo has been my trademark for years. Other than that I think I might use Wingardium Leviosa quite often as well.

[jetipster]

"What is your full name?"
"Felix Christopher Bellwood."

"How do you look?"
"Erm... Like this?" *Notices Quick-Quote Quill hovering nearby* Oh right, I'm 6' 2", brown hair, average build with brown eyes. I like to stay fashionable and in shape by swimming. And apparently have a nice smile."


"Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me."
"Oo ok. Erm... Well I like to think I'm a nice guy. I believe in fair play, honesty and am always there to help out my friends or any student in fact. Probably the reason I'm a prefect. Oh except maybe a few of the Slytherins. Oh no, don't write that down! Anyway I am loyal to my closest friends and am very sociable but also focused on my studies, I'm very conscientious about making the most of my education.

"What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house?"
"Well my previous answer might be a clue. I'm in Hufflepuff but was sure I was going to be in Ravenclaw. But the sorting hat spoke about intelligence belonging in any house whereas my heart showed the honesty and compassion of a Hufflepuff. So there you have it. I'm a badger."

"How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in?
"Well.. for my O.W.L.s I got Outstanding in Transfiguration, Charms, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures and Defence Against the Dark Arts. Exceeds expectations in Potions, Ancient Runes and Astronomy. And Acceptable in History of Magic and Arithmancy. Yeah I worked hard. This year I'm starting N.E.W.T.s in Transfiguration, Charms, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures and Defence Against the Dark Arts."
"Do you play in Quidditch?"
"God no! Too must risk and I don't have quick enough reaction speeds!"

"What does your Patronus look like?"
"My patronus is a puffin. It's adorable! And fully formed I might add, not many others in my year can say that."

"Do you have a pet that stays with you?"
"I have a tabby cat called Minny. She's named after the Headmistress who is one of my idols, her animagus form is a tabby cat."

"What are your most used spells?"
"Oppugno. NO! Avis. Or...Cantis. Although I do do a good Cheering charm and Colovaria....Glacius... No Protego. Protego Maxima. I'm best at my shields."

[Grooviness]

What is your full name?
"Almveig Taar" she replies promptly.

How do you look? (You find this a strange question but decide to answer it anyway)

"Half-human, half-horse, what's it look like to you?" She half-snapped before letting out a frustrated sigh. "Guess you could say I'm blonde-haired, green-eyed, kinda rough looking, but otherwise I suppose <fit as a fiddle> fits the purpose just fine and it's easily noticeable." She adds, tossing her hair gently with a giggle.

Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me.
"I'm a no nonsense kind of gal, which makes me wonder why I'm here having this random chat with you. I guess it comes with being a little self-involved. Don't get me wrong, I can be plenty self-critical, but a bit of confidence doesn't hurt, now does it? I don't much care for company, so whatever it is you've got to say, you'd better spit out fast."

What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house?
"Slitherin." A smirk. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in?
"You pullin' my leg? I passed my O.W.L with flying colours! Well...I scored outstandingly on my Divination and History of magic exams, boring huh? I exceeded expectations in Potions, Astronomy and Ancient Runes. The others were well, uh...acceptable." She ends with a grimace. "As for my N.E.W.T, let's just say I'm planning on changing a few things about that 'acceptability' issue."

Do you play in Quidditch?
"Seriously? And how exactly would I fly on a broom?" She asks in response with an irritated flick of her tail. "No, of course not."

What does your Patronus look like?
"An stallion, go figure."

Do you have a pet that stays with you?
"My ferret, Nigel."

What are your most used spells?
"Langlock. Scourgify - don't give me that look, if the spell can do my bidding for me, why the heck not? And hey, Incendio's one of the classics, wouldn't you say so?"

[RumikoOhara]

Please excuse me but might this still be open?

[YourSecretWeapon]

Yes, it is. Feel free to make a character sheet :)

[Petal]

With the permission of YourSecretWeapon, I shall take on the role of Serena (previously an NPC).

What is your full name?
"Serena Vermont. You probably know my-"

How do you look? (You find this a strange question but decide to answer it anyway)
"Well, that was rude. Anyway, I am blessed with the same good looks as my mother: blonde, blue eyes, long legs."



Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me.
"I am pretty sure that I have the right to not answer any of your questions. Naturally, I'd like to cooperate on administration at all times.
Consider me... a friendly lady with a tad of mystery."

What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house?
"Slytherin and lovin' it. I would just die if the sorting hat had even considered Hufflepuff. No offense."

How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in?
"I am not sure how valuable these classes are to me, but it is a hardcore fact that I am an amazing student.
My grades were simply outstanding for Potions and Transfiguration.
I even scored exceed expectations on Muggle Studies. Can you believe it, boring old Muggle Studies? I suppose no class is too hard for me to master."

Do you play in Quidditch?
"Good heavens, no. That is such a rough sport, I am perfectly fine cheering my brother on from the sidelines."

What does your Patronus look like?
"A pretty fox. You should see it, it's adorable."

Do you have a pet that stays with you?
"Yes, I do. But mother is sending Lady to me tomorrow. She's my Chihuahua and she doesn't like train rides at all."

What are your most used spells?
"Accio gets dropped on a daily base. Isn't it just super-useful?"

During the entire interview, Mrs Raspberry couldn't help but wonder if Serena was being sincere about her answers, despite the fact that she claimed to be able to tell if she would be lying.

[RumikoOhara]

What is your full name? Echo Sullivan
How do you look? (You find this a strange question but decide to answer it anyway)Tall (5'11") Slender (137) Pale Skinned, Pale Short Haired and Blue Eyed

Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me. I'm called quiet but I consider myself as thoughtful. As a Slytherin some think me evil or dark natured but I think of myself as neutral. I suppose you could say I'm ambiguous to all the romantic displays and games of my contemporaries
What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house? Slytherin and I could care less which house I'm in so long as I can study my potions an spells as I wish; Who cares about the opinion of a smelly old senile hat?
How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in? Potions an Spellcasting
Do you play in Quidditch? It seems pointless
What does your Patronus look like? Silver Dragon
Do you have a pet that stays with you? Pets are a pain
What are your most used spells?
1 : Accio (Such an underrated spell)
2 : Binding/Fastening (So useful if used properly)
3 : Confundo (A confused enemy is a helpless fool)
4 : Fiendfyre (good offense is good defense)
5 : Revulsion (I don't like being touched)

[YourSecretWeapon]

We're getting a lot of Slytherin girls, it seems ^^ All accepted btw

[Petal]

You guys still alive?

[YourSecretWeapon]

I'm around :) I can't really go on before the other's write, so.. ^^

[YourSecretWeapon]

I was thinking... (it hurt just a little little)...
Would everyone be okay with the following two extra's to the plot:
- Dementors will return. We don't know who is leading them. Possibly a new villain. Great chance to practise our Patronus skill.
- The Triwizard Tournament is returning.

Together with those, we will of course also focus on: Quidditch, classes/spells, character depth and relation to other characters, etc

[Petal]

I think that's a great idea!

[cerozer0]

What is your full name?
My name? Abelia Nixus, but I'd like if everyone just called me Nix! Pleased to meet ya!

How do you look? (You find this a strange question but decide to answer it anyway).
Uh, well, I have my mom's eyes (large and dark brown; doe eyes) and my hair is also brown and cropped short, as you can see. I guess I could be considered fit, and I-I know boys who considered me "flat all around" and the freckles... Hmp, ask me something else, please. She blushes vibrantly, obviously a bit uncomfortable.

Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me.
Heheh, you're kind of strange! Well, my friends back home always described me as blunt and fearless, and mom always said I had a bit of an attitude problem. Pfft, her nickname for me was "Stubborn Stacy". I like to think of myself as a friendly person, kind of dimwitted, and waaay too hard on myself at times. I just... want to put others before myself, ya know? Her smile is faint, eyes dim.

What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house?
Gryffindor! I believe I was considered for Hufflepuff, but something must have inspired that little Sorting Hat to put me into Gryffindor. I'm not entirely sure I belong, though, I just feel kind of... Weak compared to others in this house. Ah, sorry! Confidence is dropping by the second! Let me pep up a bit...

How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in?
I had gotten Outstanding scores for Herbology and Potions on my O.W.Ls, apparently, and Exceeds Expectations on Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Charms. Everything else was Acceptable. I nearly failed History of Magic, though, but luckily got Acceptable on the retake. Heh, again, I'm not the sharpest knife in the shed... Is that the right saying? Anyway, I'm taking the N.E.W.Ts this year, so wish me luck!

Do you play in Quidditch?
Yes! I'm one of the Chasers for the Gryffindor team. It's so much fun ramming into others and flying around freely, I love it! But... I've always dreamed of being a Seeker! Ours graduated last year... Maybe... Heheh, never mind. She smiles cheerily, but something is obviously on her mind.

What does your Patronus look like?
A deer! It's quite pretty, I'm not entirely sure how it fits me though.

Do you have a pet that stays with you?
Yes, my little black cat named Lux! He's quite the trickster. A soft meow is heard, and a black cat glances up from behind Abelia's leg

What are your most used spells?
Herbifors and Lumos (I can't stand the dark!)

(hopefully this is still open uwu)

[YourSecretWeapon]

Considering how slow-paced this story is going (which I am perfectly fine with to be honest), there is definitely room for more people ^^
Welcome on board!

If you hurry, you can get in a post while we're still on the train :)

[TheWanderingWraith]

What is your full name?
August Rushwood.

How do you look? (You find this a strange question but decide to answer it anyway)
Brown haired, dark-eyed, and considered pretty by some. But hey, matter of opinion.


Describe your personality. Be honest, I will be able to tell if you lie to me.
Mmm... soft-spoken, but a little blunt and a bit too honest. I don't really care about what others think, and I guess that's helped me along in life, eh? My Scottish accent tends to bleed through a lot, mind you... I also tend to be philosophical when sad or hurt... almost a nervous tic.

What house are you in? Do you feel you belong in this house?
I'm Ravenclaw and content.

How is your O.W.L. and/or N.E.W.T. progress going? In other words, which classes do you specialize in?
My O.W.Ls went well, and N.E.W.T should go well too. I got at least an acceptable in all my classes, but I scraped an exceeds expectations in Potions and Defense against the Dark Arts. I got an outstanding in Transfiguration and Muggle Studies... I have experience in both.

Do you play in Quidditch?
I don't like sports.

What does your Patronus look like?
A Dove...

Do you have a pet that stays with you?
My Boreal Owl, Bach.

What are your most used spells?
Lumos (for night-time reading)

(Question, can my character either be an animagus or become one?)

[cerozer0]

Sorry for the quality of my first post, I haven't role-played in a while.

[YourSecretWeapon]

TheWanderingWraith said (Question, can my character either be an animagus or become one?)

I have no problem with her becoming one during the story :) Welcome!

[TheWanderingWraith]

Okay. I just felt the need to ask. Thanks!

[cerozer0]

I am going to make small talk here because why not. How's everyone doing? What're your plans for Hogsmeade? Do you think small talk is hard to do? (cause it is)