Hogwarts: A Jamjar Meme

[madam_rosmerta]

HOGWARTS: A JAMJAR MEME Wizards of all ages and from all times: whatever you were doing, wherever you were - none of that matters now. You've been brought to Hogwarts, school of witchcraft and wizardry. You’ll find yourself in the Great Hall under a starry sky, illuminated by the light of a thousand candles. What happened? Why were you brought here? How were you brought here? All questions to be answered, perhaps. But first, mingle with your kind and find a seat for yourself. This will be your home for a while. Because there is no leaving. Student, staff, you with nothing to do - all of you trapped inside the school grounds. Sorting to houses & Start-of-term feast Those of you who have not been sorted into your houses, you're guided to sit on a stool while an old hat will contemplate a proper house for you. After, you can join your housemates at their long table. The ghost of the headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, will soon give a speech once the last student is sorted... "The very best of evenings to you! Now… to our new students, welcome. To our old students, welcome back! Another year full of magical education awaits you…" He will warn you about the anti-curse charm set upon Hogwarts and how it will bring harm in equal measures to yourself. He will urge you to stay calm and have a lemondrop; they’ll be provided at all tables. Dumbledore would like you all to note few things, Hogwarts attendees: 1. This will be a continuous, no commitment necessary “storyline.” What does that mean? Depending on the level of interest, there will be at least one post per month on the 3B-DR that will continue the storyline which begins here. Players are encouraged to make top-levels in the dressing room if they want to keep this verse going with their characters. Madame Rosmerta’s made a tag specifically for this. 2. Multiple versions of characters at various ages are welcome. Whether that means there’s three Harry’s all in fifth year, or one Harry in first year, a second in third year, and a third in sixth year is up to you. All three Harry’s could also interact, depending on player preferences. AU versions of (HP)canon and non-(HP)canon characters are also welcome. Sometimes people disappear from Hogwarts and sometimes they come back. 3. Schoolwork Dumbledore's ghost will invite all characters of age and knowledge to teach their specialties to the younger wizards. If your character could be possibly a teacher, or is interested in teaching, refer to this thread to sign up for a teaching position. The courses do not need to be anything serious (unless you want them to be). If your character would be interested in a course, you can look it up from the character's toplevel. Your character doesn't need to be of student age to participate in courses. (They're free for all!) 4. Sign up for your house. Here is a thread for all the Hogwarts houses that your character could be sorted in. 5. This means… war! Are you a Death Eater? A member of the Order? Rival students? It’s likely your character will encounter someone they don’t get along with. Duels are fine, but beware that any attacks meant to cause harm (curses) will backfire on the caster. If your character doesn’t care that damage will also bounce back to them, then Dumbledore’s ghost will be intervening. He won’t tolerate harm to any of his students… even if it’s harm to Tom. 6. Housecup Of course points will be awarded and taken away by teachers and prefects. You can leave a comment in this thread for the points taken or given. Madam Rosmerta will add them up together for the next post. You can also sign up for a prefect role. Each house has one and that one will change in each post. First come, first serve is the rule, except if your character was a prefect in the last post, you can't sign up in this one. 1. Toplevel with your character Name in the title line. Do not leave an empty toplevel. Write a starter like you would to a game event. Link to preferences if you’d prefer. 2. Tag other characters The name of the game is interaction. Why is your character here? Do they want to be here? Are they being reunited with lost loved ones? 3. Have fun! Dumbledore (and Madame Rosmerta) is watching. Behave yourselves. Don’t godmod, infomod, respect other players, etc.

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[meraclus]

Much less used to arbitrary touching now, Narcissa blinks at the gentle fingertips upon her cheek. But it doesn't take long for her expression to soften and her hand to rise and press Bella's hand against her cheek. She isn't so much a Malfoy that she doesn't remember how it is to be a Black and have no shame in who she is.

"Don't spit on the wisdom that comes with time," she says, teasingly so, her brows arching in that way that is all Narcissa, subtle but playful in the right company. "I suppose I get to have the edge of knowing better now."

If only she could convince Bella to not take the mark and remain as she is now. Bold and shameless but not completely swept away by Him.

[peremare]

Soft, warm skin beneath her fingers. Still alive, still a Black, still her sister. That's what's important. The loyalty still runs deep, singing in her blood. The willingness to use the Unforgivables in a heartbeat for this one still ring true, whether Cissy is younger or older.

Bella's lips twist in amusement. "I spit on nothing, Cissy. I eagerly await enlightenment. What do we do after we leave these walls?" A pause. "Are you married?" Out of the two of them, her sister would be the more willing party to do so.

[meraclus]

A hint of sadness in the downward glance, Narcissa takes a moment to answer that question. When she lifts her chin, it's with a small smile, still considering and weighting the situation. How much she can tell her without risking everything?

"Yes, I'm married. To Lucius Malfoy." She lifts her hand, pushing an elegant wedding ring with her thumb. "For around two decades, Bella." Talking about this like if it were the first time is both strange and curious. She's never regretted her marriage and never will, despite all the matters that could have been different.

[peremare]

Hand falling to her thigh, Bella cocks her head. What would it be like, had she not been born with a heart resembling her maiden name in the most frightening of ways? But she loves her sisters. Loves this Cissy like her time's Cissy. Perhaps it's the only pure thing about her, that love she feels for the two she deems most precious to her.

She notes the hesitation as a result--a change in demeanor, however subtle the shift may be.

"Malfoy?" Bella rears back, voice a hushed whisper, aghast. She marries that toad? Quiet still, grey eyes study her sister very carefully as she repeats: "Malfoy?"

[meraclus]

Narcissa's eyes flash, but mildly. She expected this reaction. But it doesn't make her any less protective of her family.

"A respectable pure blood family," she says, smoothing down her robes as she sits a bit straighter on the green cushions. "He's been a good husband." Sometimes a little near sighted but he's always done his utmost best for the family, for her and his son. He might have not been the most exciting suitor but she... is fond of him.

[peremare]

The shift may as well have been a temper tantrum. It gives Bella pause as she considers this... new information. Unfortunate news, for Lucius truly is a wretched beastie...

Coming from someone like her, it is not a compliment.

"You sound just like her." She shifts, leaning back into her seat, staring up at the ceiling. "Mother sank her claws into you after all, then?"

[meraclus]

A frustrated snort slips from Narcissa and she looks away, her jaw tightening. Lucius might not have been Tom Riddle - thank Merlin for that - but Narcissa had been excited to marry him, for the family, for herself, for him too. And she will never speak ill of him, even to her own sister.

"Don't be ridiculous, this is who I have always been, Bella. I wanted a good marriage and I got exactly what I wanted."

She might not have loved Lucius Malfoy but she cares about him now, years have taught her to be appreciative of him.