The Original Order of the Phoenix- A Harry Potter RP

[deathbringer]

‘Original Order of the Phoenix,' growled Moody. 'Found it last night when I was looking for my spare Invisibility Cloak, seeing as Podmore hasn't had the manners to return my best one.... Thought people might like to see it.'

Better to see it than live it!

The year is 1970 and Lord Voldemort has just proclaimed himself Dark Lord. In speeches that have reached all corners of the wizarding population he has promised to topple the established order. Muggles will be subjugated, squibs segregated and pure wizards will reign supreme.

No more hiding, no more secrecy.. merely bend the knee to Lord Voldemort and live as kings.

The ministry is officially at war but hampered by a cancerous network of spies within its midst, fear and distrust are an oozing canker infecting the wizarding population and stalling any resistance.

"Imagine that Voldemort's powerful now. You don't know who his supporters are, you don't know who's working for him and who isn't; you know he can control people so that they do terrible things without being able to stop themselves. You're scared for yourself, and your family, and your friends. Every week, news comes of more deaths, more disappearances, more torturing...the Ministry of Magic's in disarray, they don't know what to do, they're trying to keep everything hidden from the Muggles, but meanwhile, Muggles are dying too. Terror everywhere...panic...confusion...that's how it used to be.” Sirius Black

Yet from the darkness some fought back. After the latest and largest mass muggle killing(over 30 muggles killed with suspected giant involvement) the Order of the Phoenix was born.

They at least would fight back!

This rp will start with founding members of the Order of the Phoenix and detail their attempts to take the fight to Voldemort.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for 4-7 people to take on the roles of some of the less defined characters from the original order of the Phoenix
I’m looking for high casual writers
Post rate of once a week
General RP courtesy, be good to your fellow rpers, respect my role as the gm and lets have a great bit of fun building a story for ourselves

What I'm offering you

A chance to fill in some of the gaps in Rowling’s story.

It took 5 death eaters to kill Gideon and Fabian Prewett. How did they fight like heroes?
What did the order actually do in that first wizarding war?
Why did Dorcas Meadowes deserve the attention of Voldemort himself?
How did James and Lily defy Voldemort three times?

We know lots but we have an 11 year gap to fill until the rp will end with the fall of Voldemort. Please note I will not be accepting original characters but I do feel with the very little we know about characters like the Prewetts, the McKinnons and the Bones we can create semi original characters.

The characters I am looking for to begin with will be (at least 4 of):

Marlene McKinnon
Benjy Fenwick
Edgar Bones
Caradoc Dearborn
Gideon Prewett
Fabian Prewett
Dorcas Meadowes

If the rp goes well and we build a solid foundation around the above characters I may look to expand into more established characters. Please note as Lily and James did not join the order til around 1978 I will not be recruiting for them (Lupin, Sirius, Wormtail and Frank/ Alice Longbottom) until later. My feelings are that as all of the above will most definitely kick the bucket at some point those who have helped to build the story will get first choices on further characters.

Any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch!

[Blonded]

Role of Mundungus open? I'd gladly take him.

[deathbringer]

@blonded
Hi! Thanks for your interest.

All characters will come available at somepoint during the rp with the probable exception of Dumbledore. I think his character needs to remain with the gm.

I would prefer to build a core with the 7 above and then expand but i would stress I'm l not averse to peoople having multiple characterw

If remaining with the 7 above proves a sticking point that prevents the rp from getting off the ground I will reevaluate.

I would add that as the above characters are not described in the books they are near enough original characters in all but a few details so you will have free reign

[Tendo]

I`ve been watching this thread since it was posted, such a great concept. I`d be more than willing to play one of the Prewett brothers, hopefully it`ll take off.

[Blonded]

@blonded

I would prefer to build a core with the 7 above and then expand but i would stress I'm l not averse to peoople having multiple characterw

If remaining with the 7 above proves a sticking point that prevents the rp from getting off the ground I will reevaluate.

@deathbringer

Not a sticking point, I'll take another role if Mundungus isn't an option. I was under the impression he was a member of the original order, though.

[deathbringer]

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Not a sticking point, I'll take another role if Mundungus isn't an option. I was under the impression he was a member of the original order, though.

@Blonded

Do you know what there is absolutely no reason not to have dung in the original group. Infact it makes a lot of sense!

I think it was just me being a little stubborn as I really want to flesh out as many of the above 7 as possible as they are all tragic heroes of the order with little to no background. Thats really what this rp is about for me :)

Dung would be a great addition!

I`ve been watching this thread since it was posted, such a great concept. I`d be more than willing to play one of the Prewett brothers, hopefully it`ll take off.

@Tendo

Glad to hear it. The prewetts are one of the stories i really want to build.

If we can take that as two. If i can get two more bites ill make the ooc!

[Blonded]

Do you know what there is absolutely no reason not to have dung in the original group. Infact it makes a lot of sense!

I think it was just me being a little stubborn as I really want to flesh out as many of the above 7 as possible as they are all tragic heroes of the order with little to no background. Thats really what this rp is about for me :)

Dung would be a great addition!

@deathbringer

AHhhh I understand now. I am interested either way! I just thought a thief who usually tends to look out for himself would be an interesting role. Several members of the Order apparently mistrusted or even disliked him. Could be an interesting dynamic in the group.

[deathbringer]

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AHhhh I understand now. I am interested either way! I just thought a thief who usually tends to look out for himself would be an interesting role. Several members of the Order apparently mistrusted or even disliked him. Could be an interesting dynamic in the group.

@Blonded

Completely agree plus he gives us a novel way to acquire new information :)
I think he is an importqnt starting character. Plus why is he so loyal to Dumbledore? That is a question we can start by answering

[deathbringer]

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@blonded @tendo

If necessary how do we feel about going in as a three and seeing if we can add as time goes on?

In my experience HP rps not centered around hogwarts are slightly harder to recruit for!

[Tendo]

Friendly neighboorhood bump

@blonded @tendo

If necessary how do we feel about going in as a three and seeing if we can add as time goes on?

In my experience HP rps not centered around hogwarts are slightly harder to recruit for!

@deathbringer

Maybe you could try posting the thread in General Int. Checks too?

[Kaalee]

Marlene was always someone I liked, I'll put in my interest in her if you don't mind.

[deathbringer]

Marlene was always someone I liked, I'll put in my interest in her if you don't mind.

@Kaalee

Of course not Welcome!

Thats 3. Just 1 more to kick off an ooc

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Maybe you could try posting the thread in General Int. Checks too?

@Tendo

I always felt that was more concept based than for full interest checks. Nevertheless worth a shot especially as we only need 1 more for an ooc!

[Lady Hestia]

definitely be interested in playing as Ms. Meadowes. if she is still available.

[deathbringer]

definitely be interested in playing as Ms. Meadowes. if she is still available.

@Lady Hestia

Very much so. Amazing thats enough for an ooc.

I am out today but will try and get something together on the bus down to London!

Thanks for everyones interest and patience!

[deathbringer]

@blonded @tendo @kaalee @lady hestia

Ooc is here

I will look to add an ic post in at some point over the next few days just to add a little more colour to whats going on in the world around.

Any questions dont hesitate to get in touch.

Thanks for your interest :)