Post by Caitlyn ADMIN on Aug 25, 2007 12:30:49 GMT -5
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canon list • model claim • rules • sub-plots
It's a tale as old as time itself. A story of the darkness creeping into the hearts of men, poisoning them against those they consider their friends. Deceit, betrayal, heartbreak, power. These are all things that men kill over and for, and the Wizarding world is no exception. There had always been friction between the purebloods and what they call half bloods and even worse muggle borns. Arranged marriages to keep the power and money in the family so to speak, the pleas of their children ignored because what do children know. The unspoken hatred of these "muddied" bloodlines because they demeaned what it meant to be a wizard in the eyes of the wealthy, powerful, and pure. Friendship, love, happiness thrown away because you didn't choose correctly who to feel those things for, but there was always hope wasn't there. What mum and dad didn't know wouldn't hurt you, and so secret promises were made to keep love and friendship alive amongst those who weren't supposed to share it. And for a time all was well and peaceful, that was until a dark figure began whispering in the ears of the pure and anyone else that would listen, further poisoning their minds, hearts, and souls against those deemed unworthy and unclean.
Our story takes place in 1975 in the United Kingdom that doesn't seem as united as it might appear on the outside. The voice of the Dark Lord has been heard loud and clear by pureblood families across the nation, their children quickly falling in line with their parents beliefs...or are they. While some do believe that muggle borns and half bloods are nothing more then dirt on the bottom of their shoes, some only pretend to agree with their parents because it's safer that way, unless of course you happen to be a sadist and enjoy punishment. The whispers have also reached the ears of those who do not believe what the Dark Lord and his followers the right. The rumors of Death Eaters, a group of witches and wizards who have joined the Dark Lord to police the Wizarding community, has spread like wild fire. A uncomfortable sense of unrest has gripped the Wizarding world, but one place remains untouched for the time being.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has always been a place where young wizards and witches could go, not only to receive one of the best educations, but to interact without the interference of their parents. Under the watchful eye of Headmaster Professor Dumbledore and his staff the students return for another year of learning, friendship, and even love. But something is different this year. Something that Dumbledore has been fearful of as the whispers have grown louder, and feeling of animosity between those born to families of so called pureblood and those of "muddied" blood begin to reach a boiling point. Will Hogwarts remain free of the hate the Dark Lord is spreading? Can friendship exist between those who are not allowed to speak to one another? And can love conquer all? The answers to these questions are unclear, but don't be surprised if you overhear someone saying in a hushed voice "I want to save you".[/font][/align]
canon list • model claim • rules • sub-plots
It's a tale as old as time itself. A story of the darkness creeping into the hearts of men, poisoning them against those they consider their friends. Deceit, betrayal, heartbreak, power. These are all things that men kill over and for, and the Wizarding world is no exception. There had always been friction between the purebloods and what they call half bloods and even worse muggle borns. Arranged marriages to keep the power and money in the family so to speak, the pleas of their children ignored because what do children know. The unspoken hatred of these "muddied" bloodlines because they demeaned what it meant to be a wizard in the eyes of the wealthy, powerful, and pure. Friendship, love, happiness thrown away because you didn't choose correctly who to feel those things for, but there was always hope wasn't there. What mum and dad didn't know wouldn't hurt you, and so secret promises were made to keep love and friendship alive amongst those who weren't supposed to share it. And for a time all was well and peaceful, that was until a dark figure began whispering in the ears of the pure and anyone else that would listen, further poisoning their minds, hearts, and souls against those deemed unworthy and unclean.
Our story takes place in 1975 in the United Kingdom that doesn't seem as united as it might appear on the outside. The voice of the Dark Lord has been heard loud and clear by pureblood families across the nation, their children quickly falling in line with their parents beliefs...or are they. While some do believe that muggle borns and half bloods are nothing more then dirt on the bottom of their shoes, some only pretend to agree with their parents because it's safer that way, unless of course you happen to be a sadist and enjoy punishment. The whispers have also reached the ears of those who do not believe what the Dark Lord and his followers the right. The rumors of Death Eaters, a group of witches and wizards who have joined the Dark Lord to police the Wizarding community, has spread like wild fire. A uncomfortable sense of unrest has gripped the Wizarding world, but one place remains untouched for the time being.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has always been a place where young wizards and witches could go, not only to receive one of the best educations, but to interact without the interference of their parents. Under the watchful eye of Headmaster Professor Dumbledore and his staff the students return for another year of learning, friendship, and even love. But something is different this year. Something that Dumbledore has been fearful of as the whispers have grown louder, and feeling of animosity between those born to families of so called pureblood and those of "muddied" blood begin to reach a boiling point. Will Hogwarts remain free of the hate the Dark Lord is spreading? Can friendship exist between those who are not allowed to speak to one another? And can love conquer all? The answers to these questions are unclear, but don't be surprised if you overhear someone saying in a hushed voice "I want to save you".[/font][/align]