[OOC] The Ministry of magic has fallen- they are coming- A Harry Potter RP

[the crafty pig]

@Eschatologist @TheDookieNut

I've got the day off tomorrow but I'm off out so I will write the update tomorrow or friday

Just a note about my style of updating- I'm afraid it's not normal for this site and it's a bit like a dungeons and dragons

My idea is to give you an idea of what is going on through a post paint you a picture of what's going on to try and set you up however when things happen in the ooc part I would like your reaction to them particularly if they are big things. So for example with caroline getting hexed.... ohhhh wait that hasn't happened.... yet.... or lisa getting hit by the cruciatus curse a thought or reaction to it so we know how you are feeling.

Feel free to add stuff as well, really I only do it this way to give you a clear picture of what your facing and to push the story on and ideally i would like to delete the ooc's after they are done. Don't worry about this one, we are still getting in gear with what is going on but the more info and detail you can add to the story and the more emotion we see from your characters the better.

[the crafty pig]

@Eschatologist @TheDookieNut

hello everyone and happy weekend
apologies for the delay
was intending to write last night but being ridiculously unhandy spent four hours trying to put up a garden table in an effort to take advantage of the lovely weather and after that really wasn't in the mood.

As is said above, reactions and description are encourage and feel free to add to the scene and story as you will.. npcs always welcome. Any questions let me know

[TheDookieNut]

@the crafty pig

I'll have a reply up tomorrow, or at least an attempt at colab :)

[Eschatologist]

I have a question about the post: I am not sure Billy's appropriate reaction to a person who can not only perform the complex magic to stop their torso getting halfway turned into a unicorn, but also reacted fast enough to a probably unexpected piece of technology with enough foresight to cast three transfigurations on small targets that will only be in flight for ~.01 seconds.

Is this a normal feat to be able to perform? If so, wouldn't Blackwell know that and not chastise Billy, and if not, how out of the ordinary is it, is it enough for Billy to be surprised/shocked/mystified? Would Billy also be shocked, depending on the answer to the previous question, that a person with such [potentially] prodigious reaction times did not transform Blackwell into a Blackwell-sized pile of cheese or something? Could my character perform such impressive feats? Also, can transfiguration rob things of their speed?

Also, I know there is no way for me to change Billy's or actions to reflect an understanding that this result may happen, but I could use some help figuring out an explanation for his frankly stunning ignorance [assuming his opponent's reaction is normal]. Maybe American isolationism? I could change his history slightly so that he has never actually fought in a battle or training exercise, or find some explanation like 'soviet soliders cannot cast transfigurations'.

[the crafty pig]

I have a question about the post: I am not sure Billy's appropriate reaction to a person who can not only perform the complex magic to stop their torso getting halfway turned into a unicorn, but also reacted fast enough to a probably unexpected piece of technology with enough foresight to cast three transfigurations on small targets that will only be in flight for ~.01 seconds.

Is this a normal feat to be able to perform? If so, wouldn't Blackwell know that and not chastise Billy, and if not, how out of the ordinary is it, is it enough for Billy to be surprised/shocked/mystified? Would Billy also be shocked, depending on the answer to the previous question, that a person with such [potentially] prodigious reaction times did not transform Blackwell into a Blackwell-sized pile of cheese or something? Could my character perform such impressive feats? Also, can transfiguration rob things of their speed?

Also, I know there is no way for me to change Billy's or actions to reflect an understanding that this result may happen, but I could use some help figuring out an explanation for his frankly stunning ignorance [assuming his opponent's reaction is normal]. Maybe American isolationism? I could change his history slightly so that he has never actually fought in a battle or training exercise, or find some explanation like 'soviet soliders cannot cast transfigurations'.

@Eschatologist

Perhaps it wasn't clear Blackwell was the guy that transfigured them into raindrops hence why your opponent looked round...your opponent was completely screwed by the move and would have died but Blackwell possibly knowing more about your tactics and possibly trained to prevent by yourself reacted to prevent a kill which is not the aurors way.

Hence blackwells chastisement. That is also the reason I had him knock the guy on his arse instead of stunning him as it is convoluted magic

The transfiguration did not rob the item of its speed. Im possibly on shaky ground of the effect of a small raindrop moving at that speed but if we consider for arguments sake that the raindrops caused 3 pretty deep bruises on his rib cage.

Transiguration is a tough subject. I think we just have to use our discretion. Do you feel that is fair?

[Eschatologist]

See, this is what happens when I read a post right before I go to bed: I miss crucial information and get bootysore over the implications.

Everything there makes enough sense to me, I'm working on a post right now.

[TheDookieNut]

@Eschatologist
That is my entire life!

I'll have a post up tomorrow, fingers crossed

[TheDookieNut]

@Eschatologist@the crafty pig

Aiming to have my post up soon. Currently planning a Colab post so that's why there is a delay. I plan on also bringing a side character in so I can interaction with Esch, because I haven't actually interacted with you yet, Buddy.

[Jannah]

Ugh...so sorry everybody! I got busy(you know how summer is) and will continue to be busy from now until August at least. I just have so much going on: camping, visiting family, and now moving. So yea, I think it's safe to say I'll need to withdraw from this if you're tired of waiting on me. I feel bad since I was so looking forward to participating :(.

[TheDookieNut]

@Jannah I'm totally okay with you joining later.

[the crafty pig]

Ugh...so sorry everybody! I got busy(you know how summer is) and will continue to be busy from now until August at least. I just have so much going on: camping, visiting family, and now moving. So yea, I think it's safe to say I'll need to withdraw from this if you're tired of waiting on me. I feel bad since I was so looking forward to participating :(.

@Jannah

As said before this is an easy to to put characters into so see how you feel when your less busy.

If you still fancy it let us know

[Jannah]

Okay, cool. I'll try to join then once things calm down. I feel my character won't be playing a hugely prominent role right away anyway.

[TheDookieNut]

I'm going to work on my post tomorrow. Finally stopped being sick, now just really weak.

[the crafty pig]

thats ok... feel better soon :)

[TheDookieNut]

Apologies for the delay guys! I'm back now though. As of next week I should be back up to speed again and hopefully back up to my previous level. XD

[the crafty pig]

Will update this weekend :)

[the crafty pig]

[@eschatolgist] @thedookienut
Sorry about the delay
My missus and I are getting a cat so this weekend got busy quick
I am halfway through an update should be up tonight :)

[the crafty pig]

@eschatologist @thedookienut
Sorry about the delay
My missus and I are getting a cat so this weekend got busy quick
I am halfway through an update should be up tonight :)

[the crafty pig]

@eschatologist @thedookienut
it's up not as long as I would have liked or as detailed but I want to keep this moving so we can get to the real story
got a feeling you both might need details from me
feel free to send me a pm if you have any questions or message in the ooc

[TheDookieNut]

@the crafty pig

It was awesome :) I'll be focusing on posting tomorrow when I know I'm going to be finishing work on time