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Fabula Ultima: JRPG Adventures

@Raineh Daze Makes me think of these weirdly cute lil dorks a bit.

Fabula Ultima: JRPG Adventures

OK fine! I've done the interview questions as well, #peerpressure; see here

Hogwarts: The New Professors

@Thayr lol chipmunks xD I have made many typo's writing Alvis' name, and everytime that was exactly what I had to think about as well.

Hogwarts: The New Professors

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As the door opened into the empty, echoing hall, Alvis saw two figures already in conversation. Alvis adjusted his jacket a bit. Even after so many years, he would feel some hesitation in situations he didn’t foresee. Then the quiet of the hall was pierced by someone calling his name, a well-known Hufflepuff welcome he hadn’t heard in a long time, and a familiar warmth filled him. He raised his hand in a stiff wave as he joined them.

”Well, you know me, with my impeccable timing.” Alvis answered Liam as he shook his and Miles' hands, tapping the side of his head with pretend seriousness. There was an old joke among students on Alvis' strange sense of punctuality -usually late, rarely early, but when he was, something strange would usually go down. ”It’s good to see you two again, in one piece and all.” He nodded.

”Got called in for Divination, yes. Seems almost like yesterday since I joined the Aurors, but Hogwarts does seem to have a way of pulling you back in… I do wonder how long it’ll be before I have to start solving the Case of the Missing Homework here, or the Case of the Exploding Potions Classroom for that matter…”

Alvis took a seat near them, settling in, knowing it was where they were supposed to be, even if the reasons were still unclear. “Is the castle being redesigned?” He muttered. His gaze lingered on the room, as if expecting something -or someone- else to join them. Someone with a lot on their mind.

Hogwarts: The New Professors

@Thayr yes, I imagine that's where the food's at, yes ;)
just saying my char would probably take a little semi-absentminded detour for old time's sake, see if those scratches they made on the underside of the table in 3rd year would still be there, that kind of thing. just so you don't imagine him waltzing straight towards the soup bowl or something.

Hogwarts: The New Professors

@Thayr epic prophecy rap battle anyone? :p

Also not sure where my character would've gone tbh. I was waiting a bit for other players to join. But probably just to where the food was at. Maybe walk past Ravenclaw table for some nostalgia

And what can I say. Foolish things make the best stories lol

Hogwarts: The New Professors

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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster: Minerva McGonagall
(Order of Merlin, First Class, International Confed. of Wizards, Supr. Cmdr. of the Staffroom Biscuit Tin)

Dear Mr. Alvis J. Hawes,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been awarded the Professorship of Divination at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I suspect you already knew of this, being a Seer, but nonetheless, consider this your official confirmation and congratulations.

Please arrive at Hogwarts no later than August 14th to prepare your classroom and syllabus. Note that Prof. Trelawney left us an impressive collection of crystal balls and crockery, though a duster may come in handy. As is tradition, a soirée with evening walk will be held at the Three Broomsticks before the start of the school year. We look forward to seeing you once again.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall
Headmistress

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Alvis' letter had come, finally. For the past few days the Auror's office had been abuzz with rumours and gossip. With each passing day Alvis' room became ever more... clean. He packed suitcases. He started gifting away his quills with foreboding comments. The office's cobweb of magical thought-streams connecting various suspects and unfortunates started shifting more slowly than usual. Even Mopsy, his occasional assistant house-elf, was getting worried when he was tasked with boxing Alvis' mementos - from the ominous prophecy book (Case of the Future Faker, "I break it open when I'm in a bad mood, hilarious!"), to his bird (Case of the Cursed Quetzal), quizzically looking at him as the box closed around it. Then one day, Alvis opened up one of the office windows, sat himself to face it, and poured himself a nice cup of tea. Three cups of Lady Grey later, and the letter came flying in. And despite Alvis' best efforts to avoid it as he dreamed it would happen, the letter valiantly flopped itself straight into Alvis' face.

"Well that certainly clears things up." The boss said as he saw the wax seal of Hogwarts gracing the envelope. "Running off to a cozy little school placement are we?" Rumours of the restructuring of Hogwarts had spread throughout the Ministry of Magic, and even beyond. Alvis had applied soon after having heard the call for new teachers. "One goes where one's needed. Fate doesn't always allow you to have a say in the matter." Alvis responded. "You know I don't believe that, son. You always have a choice." His boss replied, his gaze aimed straight at Alvis, who sighed ever so slightly. "It's been quite a while now. And having to face the darkest of magics all the time, it's... I haven't been sleeping very well lately. So I've been thinking it might be time to try out something new. Not all mysteries lie in crime, boss." His former-boss nodded. "Then we are sad to see you go." A pat on the shoulder marked the end of the conversation. He always did have a curt nature.

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Alvis had waited in line for the Ministry's floo network for too long for his liking. His ticket was genuine, but apparently one doesn't simply travel to Hogwarts. Some calls back and forth ensued, and Hogsmeade was the next best thing they could do. Green fire engulfed him. He sneezed. And then he lost some of his baggage, typical! Then a carriage from Hogsmeade took him to the castle, where he unloaded his modest collection of personal belongings, lugged it all the way up the north tower's spiral staircase to the Divination classroom and his new office -he forgot how many steps there were... he should've planned for this! Then, as he started unpacking, a squeaky voice from behind him startled him. For all his foresight, it sometimes still amazed him how even the most humble of things could surprise him like that.

"Excuse me, sir. Lunch is served at the..."

"Great hall. I'll be right down, thanks."

Being back at Hogwarts was strange. Alvis was used to the halls bustling with students. But now, going alone, it was different. A hint of heartache came over him. There wouldn't be his old schoolmates waiting for him anymore. It would be a new start. The doors to the great hall opened. And as he entered, he muttered to no one in particular.

Where feasts are served and goblets clink, there friendships spark with nod and wink...

Hogwarts: The New Professors

What is the Headmaster's name?

@Varshanka

@World Traveler Currently crafting my 'Hogwarts acceptance letter #2', so I would like to know this as well. Or rather, I would like to know who would have been in charge with changing the staffing (if the headmaster was changed as well).

(edit: I presumed McGonagall for now. I'll change it when word from GM comes in)

Hogwarts: The New Professors

fat cat that got into the "potions" cabinet i see.......

@Varshanka

"What's that noise? Is-- is that a troll?"
"HIDE!"

Hider

"me^ow" ("I only took some nips of the beautification potion, I swear")

(petitioning to make fat cat lickspittle an npc lol)

Hogwarts: The New Professors

@Thayr as I understood it, that was more of an example of how most GM updates would go, where instead of sprawling plot and walls of text, a bunch of these smaller events would be posted, the details of which can then be filled in by us/players to a degree. We'll probably get an opportunity to introduce our characters ;)