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official f.a.q
#information hub
where does magicians take place?
This roleplay explores the regions governed and monitored by the British Ministry of Magic. Therefore, the roleplay primarily takes place in the UK, particularly in London, where the British Ministry of Magic is headquartered, and the Scottish Highlands, where Hogwarts and Hogsmeade are hidden.
is my character required to have studied in hogwarts?
Nope! Your character can have transferred from or finished their studies at a different wizarding school! If you have the "Registered Wizard" ID, make sure to specify which school you graduated from in the "Institution" section!
what makes this version of hogwarts different?
In plain english; we decided that the simplest way to create a 'University of Hogwarts' concept was to implement a study plan similar to how college / universities work and attach it to Hogwarts current curriculum.
This means that your post graduate studies can be undertaken at Hogwarts after finishing your 7th year.
For simplicities sake, we'll be re-using the labelling system already in place in Harry Potter (1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, and so on). There are some tiny changes in curriculum. More info here.
Let's refer to the younger (11-17 years old) school to Hogwarts Academy. Assume that that part of Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry learned everything at a slower pace, and that similar classes offered at Hogwarts University go in more depth (i.e. biology classes in university are more thorough than biology classes in high school).
Note that the younger years (11-17 years old) will be in Hogwarts as well. You will never share the same schedule as them, however, because university students can choose their own schedule! Also, assume that all of their classrooms are different, and that they have a different common room from those of the university students.
Now, regarding the ages. It should be easy to figure out how old your character should be in a given year, but if it isn't, below is a list that will hopefully make it easier:
This means that your post graduate studies can be undertaken at Hogwarts after finishing your 7th year.
For simplicities sake, we'll be re-using the labelling system already in place in Harry Potter (1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, and so on). There are some tiny changes in curriculum. More info here.
Let's refer to the younger (11-17 years old) school to Hogwarts Academy. Assume that that part of Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry learned everything at a slower pace, and that similar classes offered at Hogwarts University go in more depth (i.e. biology classes in university are more thorough than biology classes in high school).
Note that the younger years (11-17 years old) will be in Hogwarts as well. You will never share the same schedule as them, however, because university students can choose their own schedule! Also, assume that all of their classrooms are different, and that they have a different common room from those of the university students.
Now, regarding the ages. It should be easy to figure out how old your character should be in a given year, but if it isn't, below is a list that will hopefully make it easier:
first year
18-19 years
second year
19-20 years
third year
20-21 years
fourth year
21-22 years
fifth year
22-23 years
sixth year
23-24 years
seventh year
24-25 years
Your character does not have to follow the general age range, so long as their excuse is a gap year or something of the sort.
We would also like to make it clear that this rp is set in the current year, which means that there will be some changes to the way things work in the Hogwarts school system. Most will be similar, and though we will not write ane extensive list of the things we have altered or changed, you are more than welcome to ask the admins.
We would also like to make it clear that this rp is set in the current year, which means that there will be some changes to the way things work in the Hogwarts school system. Most will be similar, and though we will not write ane extensive list of the things we have altered or changed, you are more than welcome to ask the admins.
can we apply for characters using canon family names?
We will not be accepting members of the major families mentioned in the series such as Potter, Black, Malfoy, Weasley, Longbottom, etc, but are open to lesser known names such as Tonks, Bones, Krum, and Creevey.
Note: there are a particular group of surnames not mentioned that we would be interested in seeing apply.
Note: there are a particular group of surnames not mentioned that we would be interested in seeing apply.
taken names
yaxley (3), flint, sprout
can i come into this roleplay knowing my patronus?
There is nothing stopping you from coming to the roleplay with your character already knowing their patronus but we do discourage it. While we would like for you to consider your patronus form, it would objectively be more fun for your character to have a plot for this. We may also have events in place for your character to learn / reveal their patronus properly for the first time.
Remember, a corporeal patronus is one of the most difficult forms of magic known to witches and wizards; even Hermione Granger, the best witch of her generation, struggled to do it properly.
In the original version of Magicians, we had a dementor event where people were able to try their hand at conjuring their patronus. Click here to be redirected to the announcement.
Remember, a corporeal patronus is one of the most difficult forms of magic known to witches and wizards; even Hermione Granger, the best witch of her generation, struggled to do it properly.
In the original version of Magicians, we had a dementor event where people were able to try their hand at conjuring their patronus. Click here to be redirected to the announcement.
how do i choose my wand?
Think about your character and who they are when choosing the makeup of your wand; be careful as you only get one! We want you to remember that wands are not a way for you to be edgy and unique if your character story does not call for it; be realistic (as you can be in a world of magic), not everybody will have a phoenix feather core. Use the following resources to determine your wand core, wood and length. You are not limited to these sources, though. There are plenty of others online with extensive lists, especially for wand cores.
Because people can technically transfer from other schools, you are not limited to having the three cores that Ollivander works with. For example, you may have veela hair. Make sure to do your research first and know how the cores and woods work.
We will not be accepting Phoenix feather cores until further notice. Count: 8
Because people can technically transfer from other schools, you are not limited to having the three cores that Ollivander works with. For example, you may have veela hair. Make sure to do your research first and know how the cores and woods work.
We will not be accepting Phoenix feather cores until further notice. Count: 8
wood
core
length
what is an animal companion?
An animal companion, in all cases, is just a simple house pet that you bring along with you to Hogwarts. They are not the familiars that are known in muggle witch lore, nor are they the same as your corporeal patronus. Familiars are magical, while animal companions are not. Our rules regarding animal companions are a little more lax than what you may find in canon Harry Potter.
Typically a student's companion will be either a cat or an owl, but we will be accepting other animals as long as they make sense. Dogs, frogs, rats, small fish, etc, are all allowed. Do not try to have a unicorn, dragon, dolphin, tiger, cow, etc. as your companion. It does not make sense to keep a large, wild animal in a small dorm, does it?
Use your common sense when being creative.
* Having an animal companion is not required!
** If you work in a field that allows you to work with magical creatures and have canonically bonded with one (or more), you may list them as your "companion". This is exclusive to people who work in those appropriate fields. Hogwarts students are prohibited, as per the ministry's order.
Typically a student's companion will be either a cat or an owl, but we will be accepting other animals as long as they make sense. Dogs, frogs, rats, small fish, etc, are all allowed. Do not try to have a unicorn, dragon, dolphin, tiger, cow, etc. as your companion. It does not make sense to keep a large, wild animal in a small dorm, does it?
Use your common sense when being creative.
* Having an animal companion is not required!
** If you work in a field that allows you to work with magical creatures and have canonically bonded with one (or more), you may list them as your "companion". This is exclusive to people who work in those appropriate fields. Hogwarts students are prohibited, as per the ministry's order.
can our characters have special magical abilities / gifts / traits?
Yes and no. Because these gifts, such as divination (seer), memory modification, metamorphagi, etc. are extremely rare, we will not be allowing multiple people to have each ability. There will be a limit. You will need to double check with the admins to check if your character may have a gift. Also, you have to be mindful; each gift has its own pros and cons. Tread carefully if you're planning to give your character a gift.
Also, keep in mind that these gifts we are referring to are what your characters should have been born with (i.e. metamorphagi as opposed to animagi, which we are not accepting applications for). To maintain the idea of these gifts being a rarity, we will only accept one character per gift, unless permitted otherwise.
We are only accepting one more slot for special traits.
Also, keep in mind that these gifts we are referring to are what your characters should have been born with (i.e. metamorphagi as opposed to animagi, which we are not accepting applications for). To maintain the idea of these gifts being a rarity, we will only accept one character per gift, unless permitted otherwise.
We are only accepting one more slot for special traits.
taken gifts
legilimency, occlumency, sight (3), animagus
taken characteristics
half-veela, half-vampire, werewolf
what are linked trackers?
Linked trackers are just like any other trackers you put in your profile. However, you are required to link the rooms you're using in your trackers. This is required and not optional. This will be how the admins will keep track of your activity. Remember that you must have at least one thread excluding posts in "social owl" to be considered an active member of the rp. We will not be tracking points.
This tracker can be separate from your profile. But the rooms you are roleplaying in must be linked to your rp partner's names or in the room name if it is specified in your profile.
Example: emerald de lisle // ministry of magic.
Reference the admins' profiles for examples if you find that the instructions are still unclear. We do not accept trackers on your wall, as it makes it harder for admins to check your activity. Make sure it is either in your personal message or description section. (note: because the rp has not yet permitted roleplaying, their trackers might not be linked yet, but their trackers are still there for viewing).
This tracker can be separate from your profile. But the rooms you are roleplaying in must be linked to your rp partner's names or in the room name if it is specified in your profile.
Example: emerald de lisle // ministry of magic.
Reference the admins' profiles for examples if you find that the instructions are still unclear. We do not accept trackers on your wall, as it makes it harder for admins to check your activity. Make sure it is either in your personal message or description section. (note: because the rp has not yet permitted roleplaying, their trackers might not be linked yet, but their trackers are still there for viewing).
how do i get a private room and how do they work?
Private rooms can be attained at a price (a certain number of points) and will fall under the categories listed below. As there are nearly one hundred (yes, 100) rooms in the roleplay, we don't feel that it is necessary to add any more public rooms underneath "hogwarts," "grounds," and "world". Therefore, if you wish to have a room for personal use, you may request for a private room that you can do with whatever you wish.
gryffindor dorms
ravenclaw dorms
hufflepuff dorms
slytherin dorms
hogsmeade apartments
world apartments
can I roleplay in the common rooms?
Common rooms (i.e Gryffindor Tower) and The Great Hall are intended to be IC rooms. While we can't stop you from roleplaying in them, we ask that you be mindful of other peoples conversations; try not to exceed a length longer than a single paragraph so that other peoples posts don't get buried.
We'd prefer that you keep your proper roleplaying to dorms or the other available rooms.
We'd prefer that you keep your proper roleplaying to dorms or the other available rooms.