[OOC] Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

[Pie Flavor]

There is room for another character? I wouldn't mind making one for this if you guys had room!
(woaah... 13 characters, should of looked up earlier... xD)

[Tatsua Aiisen]

@Esterdi
I read over that Transfiguration stuff, and I couldn't help but notice that it's not actually Transfiguration at all, but Alchemy (which is an actual thing in the HP universe). It's worth noting that, because Alchemy isn't actually taught at Hogwarts, all of these skills would have to be completely self-taught or learned elsewhere.

What you basically described was "Using Alchemy instead of Transfiguration". Also, as far as I know, no legitimate "Spells" are preformed without the need for an incantation (Verbal or non-Verbal).

[The Muse of Eru]

@Pie Flavor
Tip mentioned wanting 7 characters per house, so I think you're safe to apply.

[ScorpionLantern]

Oh, so I guess I'm safe to apply then

[RumikoOhara]

All these Real Pics an the talk of using real pics makes me want to indulge in a picture hunt.

I might go for a twofer an replace Aella's an Miss Night's pics

[Remram]

http://hairstyles-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Neon-blue-mens-hair-color.jpg

I think I'll use this instead.

[ScarlettWaters16]

@Tatsua Aiisen We'll see what Tip says cuz if you're right, then I need to change my professor.

[RumikoOhara]

I don't think he even noticed Acantha's CS the Prof of Ghoul Studies.

[Esterdi]

@Esterdi
I read over that Transfiguration stuff, and I couldn't help but notice that it's not actually Transfiguration at all, but Alchemy (which is an actual thing in the HP universe). It's worth noting that, because Alchemy isn't actually taught at Hogwarts (1), all of these skills would have to be completely self-taught or learned elsewhere.

What you basically described was "Using Alchemy instead of Transfiguration" (2). Also, as far as I know, no legitimate "Spells" are preformed without the need for an incantation(3) (Verbal or non-Verbal).

@Tatsua Aiisen

1. Except it's totally taught.

2. Alchemy is a branch of magic and an ancient science concerned with the study of the four basic elements, as well as the study of the transmutation of substances; it is thus intimately connected with potion-making, chemistry and transformation magic. From the wiki, once again. Notice how David's conservative transmutation doesn't entail any potions, and it's specifically made so that no transformation occurs. What you start with is what you get at the end. Thus, it is not alchemy.

Maybe you think it is because you're familiar with Full Metal Alchemist, but by any standards of the Harry Potter universe, FMA's alchemy is much more similar to HP's transfiguration than its alchemy. Or you can read about how an alchemy class takes place from Harry Potter and the Half-Blooded Prince, where Slughorn teaches at Hogwarts, and see that said class is very similar to Potions, actually, and not much else.

3. This is markedly wrong. Almost all the early spells taught in transfiguration are performed with wand movements alone. You can check the books. Also, only Permutative Alchemy is wordless, it's just that for Rebuilding and Base alchemy you only need Reducto and Stabiliendum in varios combinations and tempo instead of a long list of incantations.

[Ciphra]

Well if it's a case of wanting that many per house I guess I'm safe to post up a quick CS for a Ravenclaw character! Of course I will just post it here and take extra time to announce all of this by working on the CS but oh well it shouldn't take me too long!

"So you ask 'Why am I amazing?' Well it's simple..."

Michael Spencer

Michael Spencer



Age: 16
Height: 5'8
Weight: 172

Year: 6th
House: Hufflepuff
Classes:
N.E.W.T. Level Classes
-Defense Against the Dark Arts (DADA)
-Care of Magical Creatures
-Charms
-Potions
-Study of Ancient Runes

Bio: Michael was born and raised in America by a magical family. Being the youngest of four children in the Spencer house hold Michael got to watch and learn from his older brother and his two older sisters. As a student he wasn't book smart, but still he was considered a genius by his muggle teachers for his natural ability in art, music, and sports. This was also the case when he became of age and went to an American school for magic. Only being able to strive in classes that interested him, quidditch, and his personal hobbies, Michael was actually sort of a big deal at his school. The problem was when his parents died shortly before the end of his fifth year at the school. Michael was then forced to move in with his sister in Spain. From here he transfered to Hogwarts to begin his sixth year.

Personality: While Michael was a very easy going person after the loss of his parents Michael wasn't sure how to handle himself. Most of his friends back in America tried to keep in contact the best they could but not being able to spend time together it was a little difficult and Michael quickly realized that he had to start over. Not sure if he would remain the same and be popular Michael now just tries to be nice and only show off his big talents to his friends, or in quidditch matches. Seeking to improve his social life more than his academic one, or at least that's his plan for the first half of the year.

Wand: Rowan Wood 10 1/2 inch with Unicorn Hair Core
Patronus: Parakeet though more of a phoenix, so basically a cross breed of the two.
Hobbies:
-Drawing
-Painting
-Violin
-Quidditch (Chaser position, though he can see the snitch and could easily replace the seeker and w)
-Swimming
-Singing
-Trying new things that he thinks can be beautiful like dancing and such
Pets: Parakeet

Spirit

Personal Possessions: Lots of paint and canvas, Drawing pads and pencils, a firebolt, an a violin which he takes extreme care of.

Relationships: TBA
NPCs: IF his family happens to become involved for some bizarre reason just them but since that's unlikely probably none!

[Esterdi]

That's a really cool character, I like the design and he might be one of the first more art-inclined students we'd have around. However... I don't think he fits in Ravenclaw.

[Ciphra]

Well Wasn't sure where to place him...His base is off of another character I've made that was in Ravenclaw but the RP never really got off the ground so I never got the chance to use the Name or Pic like I've wanted to so I changed everything but that about him lol. Where woould you place him then? I figured since he's mostly an art person more than anything I'd go with Ravenclaw for the whole "Smarter than everyone else" thing since technically in art he's a genius and what not...But hey if you have a better suggestion I'd be glad to hear it!

[Tip]

@ScarlettWaters16

Ok, that's fine.

[Inseptinmus]

Can I reserve a character?

[Tatsua Aiisen]

@Esterdi
Well, my mistake, I don't really pay attention to any sources outside of the original books. That said, that doesn't change that I don't like it. You're correct, though~

[TheHangedMan]

I'm not transferring my character to the character tab until I'm done with her picture, if you're wondering Topsy :D

[Ciphra]

Hmmm actually now I'm curious on what everyone else thinks for the house I should put Michael in...I really am not sure at this point...Thoughts, ideas, suggestions, criticisms? Come one come all!

[TheHangedMan]

@Ciphra I'd place him in Hufflepuff, if I was the Hat :D

Oh, and WIP on Karen~



Of course, I'll finish with the clothes.
. . .
_{Maybe :)}

[Esterdi]

Hufflepuff sounds about right.

@Tatsua Aiisen

That's cool, to each his own :)

[RumikoOhara]

We need to write up List of who's in what House