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Hogwarts: The New Professors

By the way, are we planning on having a Discord for these shenanigans?

@Thayr

I will consider this. I am not hugely a fan as it can leave people behind really quickly if they aren't able to engage.

Hogwarts Faculty Role Play Anyone?

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Hogwarts: The New Professors

The Daily Prophet

New Hogwarts Faculty is Imminent!

By: Cassandra LaGrath
August XX, 20XX

In a surprising move that has sent ripples through the wizarding community, the Ministry of Magic has announced a major shakeup at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The esteemed institution, known for its rich history and tradition, will be undergoing a significant reorganization of its faculty in the upcoming school year.

The changes, which are set to take effect at the start of the term, have been described as a "strategic overhaul" aimed at enhancing the educational experience for students and addressing various administrative concerns. According to sources within the Ministry, the shakeup will involve a combination of appointments, reassignments, and new assignments for current staff.

Several new faculty members have been selected based on recommendations from previous professors, who have vouched for their expertise and ability to contribute to the school's academic excellence. These appointments are expected to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to their respective fields.

Additionally, a number of current staff members have been retained through special assignments, reflecting their ongoing contributions and dedication to their roles. These educators will continue to play pivotal roles in maintaining continuity and stability within their departments.

However, not all changes have been met with enthusiasm. It has been revealed that some new appointments were mandated by the Ministry, with certain individuals being placed in positions as part of broader administrative adjustments. These moves have sparked debate among staff and students, with concerns about the potential impact on the school’s dynamic and the quality of education.

In a twist of events, a few positions have been filled by volunteers who stepped forward to support the school during this transitional period. Their willingness to take on these roles has been praised as a testament to their commitment to Hogwarts and its mission. Out of respect the Ministry has failed to divulge both name and method each new professors were recruited.

The changes come amid ongoing discussions about the future direction of Hogwarts and its role in shaping the next generation of witches and wizards. The school has not made a statement as of yet if this has anything to do with the investigation into the rumors surrounding events of the 2020 school year. As the new term approaches, the Hogwarts community is bracing itself for a period of adjustment and adaptation.

The Ministry has assured the public that these changes are designed to benefit the school, students, and community at large while it is also being careful in the consideration that has been given to each appointment. As always, the Daily Prophet will keep you updated on further developments as the new academic year unfolds.

Welcome Professors!

Welcome to a new and magical roleplay at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! We're diving into a fun story where you can create and play as a brand-new professor at Hogwarts. This is all about enjoying the world of magic and letting your creativity shine! Below is a full write-up of what is expected and what will be provided. I can promise here and now you are going to have a lot of fun if you join as I am going to do everything in my power to help make it so! Some positions have already been requested/claimed, so if you're interested, don’t hesitate to join in and bring your unique character to life!

Roleplay Guidelines & Host Expectations

This roleplay is designed for casual writers who are comfortable making regular posts that engage with others and help move the scene forward. Here’s what to expect:

• Regular Posting: Aim to contribute consistently to keep the story moving and engaging for everyone.
• Collaboration Posts: Working together on posts is encouraged! It’s a great way to create dynamic interactions and deepen character relationships.
• Personal Plots: Feel free to develop personal storylines for your character. Just ensure they’re inclusive and can involve others—this makes the roleplay more enjoyable for everyone.
• Overarching Plot: There will be a larger storyline that will likely involve most of the characters. However, this won’t be introduced right away. Expect it to kick off about halfway through the first school year at Hogwarts.

Roleplayer Expectations of Host

Here is a quick summary of what I will be doing as host and what people can expect from me. I will be available for the following as well as take on the following responsibilities

• Be a resource: I aim to answer / acknowledge any question sent to me within 12 to 24 hours. Should you have a question about the roleplay or the larger HP world we are using I want you to know that asking for help is always welcomed and encouraged. If you would prefer to ask via PM that is fine.
• Help Keep The Words Flowing: I am here to assist with writing character movements and assist with plot propelling. The basic form of this will be sending out a reminder PM if you haven't posted in sometime. Should you be unable to post or would like to step away from the roleplay that is fine. I will take on helping with either getting your character to a new scene if writers block has you locked. Or can assist with politely writing your character off.
• An army of NPCs!: Should you request it I am happy to take on a handful / a bunch of NPC's to help develop your characters scenes, personal plots, or just getting some words in and whatnot to keep your writing practice on the character sharp. These can be done via PM or if you want to set up a sidestory type 1x1 I am happy to do that. Additionally I can post in the actual main IC here should you want that.
• Conflict Resolutions: Should there be a disagreement or confusion I hope to be able to step in and deescalate / right the ship so everyone is still moving forward together. If something comes up and you need to speak to me via PM I encourage you to do so as soon as you think about it so I can listen and assist.

If you have any questions on any of the responsibilities detailed above please feel free to ask!

How to Join

To participate, simply submit a character sheet using the format below. This will help everyone get to know your character and how they’ll fit into Hogwarts.

Character Sheet Format

Character Sheet Format!

IMAGE
Can be any format or style with an accompanying short write up.

Age: (Please choose an age between 24 and 31)

Hogwarts House: No house is off limits so feel free to pick whichever one you want.

Professor of: (At this time I believe I have a number of holds on some positions. At the bottom you can see a list of all courses and who has a 'hold' on them. Some have said they are interested in a few so I will detail the rules below.

Biography: Provide details about your character’s life before, during, and after their time at Hogwarts. Focus on what’s generally known about them—whether it’s from the magical world’s rumor mill, news articles, or family stories. Do not include why they are deciding to become a teacher; we want to leave that part of the story for the roleplay itself.

Favorite Hogwarts Memory: Share a memorable moment from your character’s time as a student at Hogwarts. This should be a story that other characters might know or recall about your character.

If you have any questions or need help with the character sheet section section, feel free to ask—I’m happy to assist!

Current Class Status
As they voiced interest in the Interest Check @Sadie please let me know what course you would like your character to teach. If you are interested in one please let me know ASAP via a PM so I can put your name down quickly.

• Headmaster - Oversees the school. (This is going to be largely an MPC for plot requirements.)
• Alchemy - Study of the transmutation of substances.
• Ancient Runes - Study of magical runic scripts.
• Ancient Studies - @Theyra
• Apparition - Study of teleportation (optional, offered in the sixth year).
• Arithmancy - Study of magical properties of numbers.
• Astronomy - Study of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
• Care of Magical Creatures - @Herald.
• Charms - Study of spell-casting for general magic use.
• Defense Against the Dark Arts - @Varshanka
• Divination - @MrSkimobile
• Flying - Learning how to fly broomsticks (taught only in the first year).
• Herbology - @Eviledd1984
• History of Magic - @World Traveler
• Magical Theory - @Mole
• Muggle Studies - @World Traveler
• Potions - @Thayr
• Transfiguration - Study of changing the form or appearance of an object.

Weather the Storm 1x1

Captain Quinton Church felt a knot of anxiety tightening in his chest as the wind began to pick up, seemingly responding to the tension in the air. The atmosphere had shifted dramatically, and his instincts told him they were treading on dangerous ground. With the sent of her magic still very much in the air he started to look around and along both ways the road led. There was noone within sight thankfully, but he knew of all things the elf wouldn't showcase her gifts publicly. . Still her abilities gave him a knot of stress and his movements mirrored his sense of urgency.

“Here, put this on,” he said, his tone firm and somehow lacking a formal sense of concern. He glanced around, his eyes scanning the horizon as if expecting something—or someone—to appear. “We need to get back to the boat.”

He turned and began leading the way down the path toward the shore, his pace brisk. The captain’s mind raced with thoughts of what might happen if anyone had seen or sensed what had just transpired. He knew the risks involved, and they were too great to ignore. Every step closer to the rowboat felt like a step back toward safety, away from the unpredictable forces that seemed to swirl around them.

As they reached the boat, Captain Church now politely helped Ayla step in before taking his position at the oars. The familiar rhythm of rowing brought a measure of calm to his thoughts, though his mind remained focused on the situation at hand. The water lapped gently against the hull as they moved away from the shore, heading back toward The Silver Wing.

After a few moments, the captain spoke, his voice low but steady. ““I need to know—do you want anyone else on the crew to know about this? Or should we keep this between only Bash and myself?”

His gaze remained fixed ahead as he awaited a response, the weight of the decision heavy in the air. The ship loomed closer, a sanctuary of sorts, but also a place where every move and word would matter more than ever.

Hogwarts Faculty Role Play Anyone?

I can promise an OCC before the end of Sunday. For now I am going to give a basic character sheet for everyone to use. I am more than happy to answer any questions you might have throughout the weekend though. Will just mainly be on my phone after this so don't want to throw up a lot of error heavy voice to text.

Image of Character if you wish.

Name

Age: Please have them be between 24 and 31)

Hogwarts House:

Professor of:

Biography: Please detail some of your characters actions and life from their time before magical school, during magical school, and after magical school. You do not need to detail why they are deciding to become a teacher so please don't add that in. Most things shared here should be mostly public knowledge be it covered by the common rumor mill of the magical world or covered by the news and family pride.

Favorite Hogwarts Memory: Please use this section to detail a story you would want every other character to know about or remember about the character. If you have any questions on it please feel free to reach out. Happy to help and or answer!

Hogwarts Faculty Role Play Anyone?

I am looking for there to be no major cannon characters in this so Hagrid will not be present.

Weather the Storm 1x1

Hearing her voice almost evaporate inside her, the Captain felt it best not to prolong the conversation. "I'm not kicking you off the ship," he said, then began to sit down on the fresh grass. "This isn't out of personal charity or with the expectation of using your abilities." He got comfortable, even removing his hat as he looked out along the coastline and ocean. He could perfectly see The Silver Wing anchored just offshore. It was a rather pleasant moment, save for the wind, but even that brought a clean sent with in the small protected natural port

"The fact is, when I put your fake name into the Blood Agreement, it was accepted." He looked over at her and continued, "This means we are in uncharted waters. If I fail to deliver you to where you claim to be going, the contract will be unfinished. If we depart or the magic that binds it believes I broke this agreement, it could result in the destruction of the ship." At this, Quinton actually smiled. "I looked back, and we put down 'resettle and build a new life.'"

"You might not realize what this means, but in agreeing to this, we have put ourselves in a somewhat concerning situation." The Captain now couldn’t look at the elf. "This means we can no longer simply wait out bad weather or, should the situation warrant it, turn around and abandon the attempt at the Horn." He let out a defeated sigh at this troubling thought. "If you get caught, the contract will likely be considered broken. After all, the only thing that happens if you get caught is likely anything but a new life. So, we get caught—lose the ship. We turn around—lose the ship. You decide to simply quit..." At this, he finally looked the woman straight in the eye. "I lose the ship and my crew."

This realization hit him with full force. Standing up and looking at the elf, his back facing the sun, he said, "You have to swear to me right here and now, Ayla the elf. Swear to me that you will never give up so long as my ship has wind in its sails. Your commitment to that freedom is no longer just your own. My entire ship and every soul on board is a crushing weight and responsibility tied to your determination."

Hogwarts Faculty Role Play Anyone?

I am going to start working on the formal OOC I think. Would like maybe one or two more people interested before fully committing and posting, but likely going to enjoy working on it so might post no matter what!

Weather the Storm 1x1

The Captain stood in the shadowed doorway of the lighthouse, his gaze fixed on the horizon where The Silver Wing rocked gently at anchor. The rest stop island was quiet, the distant sound of waves crashing against the rocky shore the only noise that filled the air. He had left the gathering of guild members in the main hall, his thoughts too tangled to remain among them.

Ayla's presence on the island gnawed at him. He had agreed to her plan, but the unease that clung to him like a second skin refused to dissipate. As he descended the steps of the lighthouse, his mind circled back to the blood agreement that had bound her to his ship. She had given him a name—Hazel Brooks—and he had accepted it without question. But now, doubts plagued him. Could the agreement have been faulty? If this was the case was there ever an example of it only partially working? Could it have been broken the moment he signed it with a false name?

Being an agreement from a mostly bygone era there weren't many experts on the arcane knowledge behind the Blood Agreement. The problem was in breaking the agreement he could immediately condemn the ship. A risk he wasn't willing to take on lightly. With no way to test what the agreement required of him he now had to simply guess what would be the agreement.

He moved with purpose along the dirt road, scanning the path ahead for any sign of her. The thought of betrayal twisted in his gut, though he had no clear evidence to support it. Still, he couldn’t ignore the possibility that the magic might have failed him, that the bond he thought was ironclad had been compromised.

His boots crunched against the gravel as he neared the spot where he expected to find her. A silhouette up the hill, just visible against the backdrop of swaying grass, caught his attention. He quickened his pace, the tension in his chest tightening with each step. The figure was crouched low, wrapped in a scarf that hid most of her hair. She was unmistakably Ayla, though she had gone to lengths to conceal herself.

As he approached, memories of their first meeting flooded his mind. She had been a mystery then, too, with secrets layered beneath her calm exterior. He had accepted her on board, trusting in the blood agreement, but perhaps blinded by her promise of medical knowledge. This was a rather immature move on his part and very uncharacteristic of him. But now, with the possibility of that agreement being compromised, he wasn’t sure if he could trust anything at all. Maybe he had always been this rash and his crew was what actually kept him in check. It was never a good feeling to when he question himself and it had been several years since he had at this level.

When he finally finished climbing the hill and stood along side the elf he crossed his arms and decided they would need to have a much longer talk than they did in the cabin. He needed her to understand that as much as he was bound to the agreement she was bound to the ship. At least until they truly understood what the agreement meant. "Ayla," he replied, his voice tight. "We need to talk."

Hogwarts Faculty Role Play Anyone?

Sure that should be fine then.

I was unsure what you were really meaning by demon possession since that isn't something really ever touching on in the HP world and might have leaped to a more hell on earth / horror movie sort of plotline/character arc.