From seuferer at shanti_50130.yahoo.invalid Sat Apr 2 07:53:26 2005 From: seuferer at shanti_50130.yahoo.invalid (shanti_50130) Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 07:53:26 -0000 Subject: New Openings at Haunted Chambers HP RPG run by Adults Message-ID: Haunted Chambers, a Harry Potter Roleplaying game run by adults, has several new openings and opportunities for mature players! We are a message-board style game with forums in the Mauraders era, Harry Potter years 1-5, and Harry Potter year 6. Our characters are welcome to 'bounce around' in time (except in year 6 which we are keeping chronological) to go back and develop relationships or histories with each other when new people come on board. Our average age of player is in the mid-20's, our 'wisest' player is 52, and youngest is 15. We have a good maturity level in our game and good quality players, without being so rigid on grammar/punctuation/length of post requirements as to be intimidating. We do welcome well-thought-out original characters as well, but the canons are a particular need to 'move ahead' with plot-things. This list is by no means all-inclusive, we have many lesser canon characters open that could certainly be developed into more prominence, but these are simply our greatest area of need at present. If more than one person applies for a character, we will evaluate the applications and choose the best one based on knowledge and understanding of the character, quality of the role-playing sample, and the availability of the players to actually play their characters. Most of our players check in on the board off and on through out the day on most days. If you are only able to play a few times a week or less, please consider applying for a less prominent character. We would like our 'major' characters to be able to post an average of once a day or better whenever possible. The list: Minerva McGonagall Peter Pettigrew (needed for both HP year 6 things and also Maurader Era threads) Draco Malfoy Narcissa Malfoy Nymphadora Tonks Luna Lovegood Kingsley Shacklebolt Crabbe and Goyle JR and SR to toady to the Malfoys JR and Sr. I would let one person play these characters in pairs, and even run the fathers and sons, though it would probably be more fun for the player to only run two at the most. We also need someone to come and 'Run' for Minister of Magic. JKR has told us that Fudge will not be Minister of Magic anymore sometime in book 6, but we do not know how this comes about. For the purposes of our game, we are going to have Fudge lose an election sometime in October or so, 'game' time. We would welcome either an Original Character or a Canon character that makes sense to be in that role, like Amelia Bones or Mathilda Goshawk to be developed into the new Minister. This individual can have any loyalties he or she chooses--Dumbledore, Voldemort, or his/her own Political gains regardless of the machinations of war. We are a fun and easy-going batch of people to play with. We welcome new ideas and love pro-active players who aren't afraid to jump in and start threads and develop their characters, build relationships, all that fun stuff. At this time we are still in 'summer' of Harry Potter year 6, so thereis plenty of time to get involved in the mayhem and excitement that will begin to blossom in the upcoming war, regardless of what side you wish to 'support'. The main website can be found here: http://www.hauntedchambers.net You will find the initial joining application and character application on the Rules board. Any questions should be directed to the administration team here: Haunted_chambers at ... We look forward to hearing from you! From bekkio at mrsbekkio.yahoo.invalid Thu Apr 7 00:18:17 2005 From: bekkio at mrsbekkio.yahoo.invalid (Bekki O) Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:18:17 -0000 Subject: Lumos 2006 Website is updated! Message-ID: Las Vegas, Nevada - After months of plotting and conjuring (you know, some spells take longer than others), we are proud to unveil the official website for Lumos 2006: A Harry Potter Symposium! Across the desert valley floor, neon signs and spotlights illuminate Las Vegas, Nevada, welcoming adventurers from around the world. While this City of Lights shines brightly, nothing will compare to the radiance Lumos, alighting July 27 through 30, 2006. Witches, wizards and Muggles alike are invited to join us in this magical encounter sponsored by HP Education Fanon, Inc. (HPEF), a non-profit organization devoted to exploring academic themes based on the popular Harry Potter book series by British author J.K. Rowling. Lumos will be HPEF's third academic symposium, with hopes of many more to follow in the coming years. Are you still in the dark about this grand event? More details await you in the glow of your computer monitor at www.lumos2006.org. There you will read about the main academic and interactive programs being offered, as well as get a peek at the informal games and events that will enhance the Lumos experience. The website introduces future attendees to our host hotel (sure to be a relaxing oasis from the desert heat) and highlights the innumerable attractions both in and around Las Vegas for those wishing to explore beyond the hotel. Attendees interested in helping at the symposium will find various volunteer areas guaranteed to delight the artistic and excite the diligent as we work together, bringing this international event to life. Like the magical light that is conjured by reciting its namesake, Lumos promises to be an enlightening experience, designed to stimulate imaginations and discussion in a friendly atmosphere. This latest HPEF event is crafted around a blend of workshops, lectures and seminars for the discerning adult audience of educators, librarians, and general fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter universe. Discussions and debates will vary from literary criticism to scial sciences, education to law, drawing upon the textual foundation, as well as the cinematic adaptations and fandom culture that have flourished. However, attendees should remember to set aside time to join in the excitement of Water Quidditch, Magical Night Classes, Wizard Live Chess, and a Hogsmeade Weekend trip to the Las Vegas Strip! While official online registration will begin July 31, 2005, please visit the symposium's website at http://www.lumos2006.org for details about registration, hotel and travel information, the programming schedule, and volunteer positions, as well as vendor and sponsorship opportunities. Let the darkness give way to the light and wonder that is Lumos 2006! This symposium is an unofficial event, and is not endorsed by Warner Bros., the Harry Potter book publishers or J.K. Rowling and her representatives From seuferer at shanti_50130.yahoo.invalid Wed Apr 20 16:23:31 2005 From: seuferer at shanti_50130.yahoo.invalid (shanti_50130) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:23:31 -0000 Subject: Lost Souls Found Chapter 34 is Up Message-ID: Chapter 34 is up on FFN as of yesterday New Beginnings. Chapters 35 and 36 are in the capable hands of my awesome Beta. I had very much fun with this chapter, a fun conversation between Severus and Remus. To reprise the summary: Severus Snape and OFC, Romance/drama. After OotP so loads of spoilers for that book, but before Half Blood Prince (hmm, is that one word, halfblood, or two?); so AU to that book when it arrives, Voldemort out in the open, Snape involved in DE activities because of his OotP Spy role, a researcher from Ministry offers to aid and assist Dumbledore and is reacquainted with our Potion's Master whom she knew slightly from school. Snarky Snape, in depth plot. (Way too much plot for those of you who want PWP.) WIP Rated for later chapters. Here are the links again: http://www.fanfiction.net/~lisasimaginings Author page http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1789723/1/ Story link at ffn http://adultfan.nexcess.net/aff/story.php?no=25336 Story link at afn. Again I will remind everyone that the story has been more thoroughly 'polished' at FFN, because I find it more user friendly to my technophobia, but the 'juice' is left in the 'lemons' on AFN. I am eventually going to get around to submitting it to Syncophanthex in Occlumency, but haven't gotten there yet. I feel like I want to wait until it's 'done' before then. Some of my chapters turn out lengthier than I had expected, so that I end up splitting what was intended as one chapter into two (Like the upcoming 35 and 36) so I can't tell you exactly how many chapters are remaining, but we are about 2/3 to 3/4 complete with the story. Hope you enjoy. Like probably the majority of fanfic authors, I thrive on reviews. Especially when real-life makes me neglect my writing--my reviews get me to do it by making me feel guilty for neglecting my 'fans'. (Do I get to count my reviewers as fans?) So, at the risk of sounding pathetic... Please Review! :) Lisa, AKA Shanti