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by Mariah Greenthorn

I see that many people have Harry Potter-related names, so I thought I'd take a name from my own fanfic... Mariah is a Ravenclaw in the same year as Harry.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 10:07 PM

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Welcome, Ms. Greenthorn

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Is it pronounced Mah-REE-ah or Mah-RYE-ah?

What fanfic?

Did you already or will you register for the Roll Call? Just wondering.

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 12:12 AM

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Mah-RYE-ah

by Mariah Greenthorn

I fanfic I wrote... It's not posted on the web.

How do I register?

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 9:29 AM

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See above

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There's a link that says "Student Form" ~ and if you want to see how it comes out, check out the "Roll Call". You don't have to follow the form, though. That's just to give you an idea of what we like to know about. But you can just send me the info in an email (hogwartspost@yahoo.com). The only real required info are your Hogwarts name and your house.

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 12:20 PM

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Dumbledore and Snape have been cast

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According to the IMDb "People News", Alan Rickman is definitely going to be Snape, and... brace yourselves... Richard Harris will play Dumbledore.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 5:11 PM

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RICHARD HARRIS?!??!?!?!?!! You mean if he stays *sober* for half an hour, right?

by Taulai Lepora

Oo. Can a person be sued for libel on a public forum? heh. Just kidding, Rick, Ol' buddy, ol' pal...

heh.

Man. Patrick Stewart is looking better and better. OH PLEASE not Richard Harris. Last time I saw him he was a drunken sot as King Arthur in Camelot (on stage), completely self-conscious, making out-of-character jokes to the audience and genrally being horrid. Maybe he's grown up/sobered up since then?

GAHD I hope so.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 5:16 PM

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From what I've heard....

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He's sober now. Many years ago, or so it's said, he really cleaned up his lifestyle.

How long ago did you see him? Because I also saw him in Camelot, many many years ago, and he was obviously ill (he didn't go on the next day), supposedly from hypoglycemia, but who knows? However, although he could barely stand up, he did an excellent job. The man really can act.

According to what I've read, he's been signed, so lets hope rumor is right and he's clean and sober. If he is, I think he'll do pretty well as Dumbledore. He's got that bit of mischief in him.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 11:57 PM

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My system for Scoring the Cast

by Jemima Steptoe

Well, one word in response to Rickman - WOOHOO! As for Harris... well... we'll see. For now, I'll give him a 3.

What I mean by that is, I've been thinking about the HP casting decisions, and I've come up with the following scale for rating the filmmakers' choices. Feel free to borrow and use.

5 - Is terrific! This is one of the people I actually had in mind for this part, and I'm thrilled they got it. Rickman's a 5.

4 - Is a good choice, maybe not exactly what I had in mind, but I'm pleased, and think they'll do a good job. Maggie Smith is a 4, assuming she's McGonagall.

3 - Is one I think I can live with; at least they're not wildly miscast, they're British, and in the general ballpark age/looks-wise. Most 3's are going to be either people I don't know well enough to have a strong opinion on, or characters whose casting I'm less concerned about. 3's may rise or fall in ranking as I get more exposure to them. Harris would never have made my short list, but I'll give him a chance.

2 - Is a poor choice. They won't ruin the movie, but I think they're miscast, and I'm disappointed.

1 - AAUGH! What are they THINKING!?! YUCK!!!

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 6:45 PM

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Hey, I like that system

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I'd give Richard a 4, though. Agree on Maggie and Alan.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 11:59 PM

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Who...?

by Mariah Greenthorn

I haven't heard of EITHER of those people... I guess they're British actors, cause they said it was gonna be a mainly British cast...

My friends and I were talking one day (this was before the announcement that it was gonna be all-British) about who we'd pick to play Dumbledore if we had the choice. I said Christopher Lloyd. Or maybe Robin Williams, since he can play both funny and serious roles, and Dumbledore's a little of each...

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 10:10 PM

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Rowling wanted a British cast

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After all, she's British and the books are set in Britain. Also, I suspect that she wants to avoid the Hollywood Hoopla Machine and actually have actors rather than "stars" portray her characters.

Richard Harris is a very famous British actor, of the same generation as Sean Connery, Richard Burton, etc. He's most known for bringing King Arthur to stage and film in "Camelot", but he's made a lot of movies. The most recent was Patriot Games, I think.

Alan Rickman is a 40ish British character actor with a long nose and a way of disdainfully looking down it that no one can equal. His most famous roles have been as the villain in the original Die Hard, the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (the best thing about that movie), and Col. Brandon in Sense and Sensibility.

Did you really want to know all that?

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 12:05 AM

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Rickman and Harris and imdb

by Jemima Steptoe

Alan Rickman is also pretty darn funny as the "Spock-equivalent" character in "Galaxy Quest." And apparently Richard Harris' most recent notable film role was as Marcus Aurelius in "Gladiator." There's even a pic of him from that on imdb.

Ah, yes, any time you hear an actor's name you don't recognize, this is the place to go:

http://imdb.com

It's the Internet Movie Database, where you can look up anyone and get a list of the movies and tv shows they've done; a lot of times, you'll find you have seen them in something: "Oh, THAT's who that is!"

At one time, someone (I'm pretty sure it was Zora) posted on another forum a pic of Rickman from Robin Hood next to an illustration of Snape from one of the HP books, so we could see how perfect he looks for the part.

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 2:06 AM

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Ooooh!

by Mariah Greenthorn

Is that who Alan Rickman is? Yeah, he's good!

I never saw 'Gladiator', tho...

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 9:27 AM

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That was me!

by Zora

And, I'm THRILLED to hear Rickman got the part! Ever since you first mentioned him as a possiblity, I haven't been able to picture Snape any other way. Like Brinklove said, he just has that way of looking down his long nose at people that cannot be equaled... and is perfect for Snape.

Can't wait!

~Zora

Posted on Aug 14, 2000, 12:20 AM

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eeeewww... Richard Harris played frollo

by alemeda

I don't know if I could see him as dumblydore

Posted on Aug 14, 2000, 12:14 PM

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Opinions wanted, please

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Much to my surprise (and delight), we have quite a few registered students. And I noticed Modred's keeping track of the Slys. Does anyone think it would be a good idea to break the list into houses, now that it's so long?

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 4:51 PM

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Yes! House Lists!

by Taulai Lepora

I want to know whom I'm sleeping with.

er...uh...I mean....

blast that Saggittarius tongue!

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 5:17 PM

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In that case....

by Cassandra

I take back all my evidence towards Sirius's old house! He was in Slytherin. I said so!

Really, it sounds like a good idea, Professor!

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 5:47 PM

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No waaaaay....

by Taulai Lepora

Sirius a Slytherin? Ambitious? Self-aggandizing? Nah. Just doesn't fit.

He's a Griff, all the way. A Black Sheep Griff to be sure. But still a Griff.



Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 1:06 PM

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I was making a wicked joke.

by Cassandra

Though you have to admit, Sirius can be a real son of a beech when he wants to be. That seems to be a Slytherin quality, judging by the amount of jerks in said house.

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 1:10 PM

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You just want to hide him in your Slytherin bunk, you wench!

by Taulai Lepora

BwAHAHAHA!

But yes, you're right. He had to be a hellraiser, if not a total jerk.

Don't you just love how his eyes get "overbright" when he admits to Harry that he thinks he killed Harry's parents? He got WEEPY. Big, tall, tough Sirius! And then he wipes his eyes!

Oh, SWOON.

Posted on Aug 14, 2000, 4:11 PM

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Eep! You found me out!

by Cassandra

Of course I'm right! I'm a Slytherin. I'm always right! **Further inflates her ego.**

Oh, Sirius was definitely a jerk, at least around those he didn't like. I think he was just a hellraiser around his friends. **Evil grin.**

**Sniffle.** Awww, maybe he wasn't that bad as a kid. Maybe Azkaban softened him up a little. Of course, then he turns right around and tries to kill Pettigrew. Not that I blame him. You suffer for everyone else, don't you, Sirius?

Posted on Aug 15, 2000, 10:38 AM

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Yes

by Jemima Steptoe

Yes, I think it would be a great idea to list us by house. Go, Badgers!

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 8:03 PM

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A voting booth has been erected

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If you haven't already noticed the new link at the top, I set up a page where we can vote for our own cast for the Harry Potter movies. (I say movies because I think all of us want to see Sirius and Lupin!)

I just skipped through the forum gathering names, so right now what we need most are, well, more actors' names. There's a form for sending me new suggestions. (Is anyone surprised?)

So get out there and VOTE! (House elves will be handing out refreshments at the booth. Butterbeer is only for third-years and older!)

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 11:14 AM

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I'm baaaaaaaaaack!

by Cassandra

AN! You're FINALLY HERE! YEE! **Flings herself upon An and strangles her.** Ahem...

This post's going to end up looking like a patch-work ragbag of stuff, because a goodly herd of wild elephants has been grazing its way through my brain for a week. Net result: the majority of the earth has been plowed to mud, with the occasional little pile of inspiration left behind.

Gawd, I hope Rowling manages to stave off the animated Harry Potter movie for a few years... Or at least until I've managed to get on the character design team. ^___^

Mrm. I should really brush up on my british actors. The majority of these names are just tap-dancing happily through my brain and out the other ear.

I'll post all the art later. I'm lazy. I spent most of the morning swabbing down floors, and the ammonia fumes went to my brain. I don't think I could operate my scanner without turning someone's hair green and their eyes purple or something.

An Animagus Theory: I've been building this up for a while. It's now demanding release. In fact, it's told me in no uncertain terms that if I don't let it out right now, it's gonna send for a god with a hammer.

Anyway, looking at the various animals the Jay Potter Gang can turn into, it makes me wonder if one's Animagus form isn't chosen for one by one's personality. I mean, look at them!

James: A stag. A STAG! The guy's so bloody noble it could make you sick! Doesn't it just fit?

Sirius: Okay, who else can take the shape of the physical manifestation of a death omen? He is the physical manifestation of a death omen! Mrrrrrr....

Pettigrew: A rat. Lazy, garbage-eating and self-serving. 'Nuff said.

McGonagall: A cat! Doesn't it fit?

Gimme your opinions, guys. What d'you think?

Ahah! Evidence that Sirius was in fact, a Gryffindor. Unless he'd been creeping around like Harry and Ron in Chamber of Secrets(which I wouldn't past him at all), of course. Notice that in Azkaban, he breaks his way into the school and attacks the Fat Lady? Well, how would he know where the entrance to Gryffindor Tower was? True, Crookshanks may have led him there, but do you really think a cat would be able to communicate the fact that he needed a password to get through a picture into the common room? Veeeeelly fishy, no?

I don't care who plays Snape; I have a bit of a soft spot for him, anyway. Think how the poor bloke must feel, being outwitted by that sneaky little brat at every turn.

Must find an image of this Gabriel Byrnes(sp).

**Peers at the Sirius pic.** Yeah, Taulai, he does look a little like Las. Must be the hair and the gaunt cheekbones.

And you're probably right about to nose... I'll bet he did break it a coupla times as a kid! For some obscure reason, the very idea simply makes him more attractive to me.

I know Miguel did Shan's voice. I wouldn't have known about him otherwise. **Grin.**

Ohyus... fanfic.... Must...write....fanfic... **Chugs coffee and scuttles off to write.**

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 9:17 PM

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Ahem... one small disagreement

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About rats. Like wolves, they have a bad reputation. You say, "Lazy, garbage-eating and self-serving." Hey, people eat garbage if they're hungry enough. And lazy? - few animals move as fast or are as industrious as rats. "Self-serving"? That's a human trait - no animal would understand it.

I happen to own two rats, Holly and Twink. They are intelligent, affectionate, and hard-working. They keep themselves as clean as my cats, and they relish fresh greens and grapes along with their regular feed.

So there. (If I weren't in character as a professor, I'd stick my tongue out, but that would be childish, right...? heh)

I wonder... did JKR give Sirius and Lupin their names before or after she gave them their animals? Because of course the names really telegraphed the animals! I gotta agree about the stag, though. I'm glad James got into trouble as a student, or I wouldn't be able to stand him!

Snape... Feel sorry for him? I dunno. I always wonder why he can't keep his hair clean.

Your argument for Sirius being in Gryffindor is a good one!

Just out of curiosity... why are you swabbing floors?

Do find a pic of Gabriel Byrne. He's got a strong-boned, long-nosed face with deepset haunted eyes.

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 10:08 PM

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**Hangs head in shame.**

by Cassandra

I'm sorry I insulted your rats, Professor! Let's say that Pettigrew embodies the stereotype for rats, then.

My guess is that Rowling gave them their names to correspond to their animals. After all, she took a few years before she even began to write to plan out the series.

Oh lawd yes, James must have epitomized the term "goody-two-shoes." **Falsetto voice.** "Get good marks, save your enemy, suck up to Dumbledore, protect your wife, produce the perfect son!" **Swings her hips.**

Makes me wonder how Sirius could have stood him. And you know, I bet that James got away with just as much as Harry does, with Dumbledore as Headmaster.

**Shrug.** Meh, maybe he's just a little absent-minded when it comes to hygiene. **Throws a bar of soap at Snape and leaves it at that.**

Ooooooooh, yes, Gabriel Byrne. I found an image of him, and let me say just one thing to express my opinion of him: YEEEEEEEOW! I think he'd look good with longer hair, though. The picture of I have of him shows his hair in this weird sort of mushroom-topped buzz cut.

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 10:37 PM

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Oh.

by The Lauderdale

Well, ok, I guess I don't have to pulverize you about the rats, now. (*salute to the memories of Sparky and Fieval*) I was so distressed in book 3 about that about-turn with Scabbers: true, he was never any great paragon of rodent virtue, but at least he was a semi-positive protrayal of a rat in children's fiction. And then he had to turn out to be an evil *human*! I don't know which is worse!

But I agree with your idea about corresponding animal totems to animagi...animagusses...shoot, where's a plural when you need one? I need to brush up on my Harry Potter--once an animagus has developed a particular animal they turn into, can they turn into other animals? Or do you only get one?

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 11:12 PM

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Animagi, I believe

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I don't think Rowling really addressed the issue, but she gives the distinct impression, in several ways, that one animal is all you get.

My next question is, do you get to choose the animal, or does it come from your character?

"He was a semi-positive protrayal of a rat in children's fiction. And then he had to turn out to be an evil human!" ~ This isn't the first thing that Rowling has disappointed me with. She also portrays wolves and snakes as bad, and she has a number of other stereotype problems. Not to mention how she treats helpless animals in the classes! And notice that, when Moody actually killed something, it was a spider ~ not a kitten or a bunny (sorry, TN) but an "ooh, icky!" spider.

Oh well. Nobody's perfect, and she's created such a wonderful universe and characters that I can forgive her. Most days. Still, I wonder how many kids with greasy hair are being mistrusted now...?

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 12:28 AM

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Octopuses... Octopi... Cactuses... Cacti. Animaguses!

by Cassandra

>My next question is, do you get to choose the animal, or does it come from your character?

Didn't I already address this? Yes, I think I did.

Has anyone here read Katharine Kerr's Deverry books? More specifically, the Westlands series: A Time of Exile, A Time of Omens, Days of Blood and Fire and Days of Air and Darkness. The elven dweomer-masters can change into birds, but the species of their transformation is chosen by their personality and character. That's the line along which I was thinking.

So, yes, I think you only get one. One animal that embodies your strongest character traits. Poor Sirius. Imagine ending up a dog.


You know, Lauderdale, even with what Scabbers eventually turned out to be, I still don't connect him with Pettigrew, when I re-read the earlier books. I mean, he did make a better rat than human. The snake thing really bugged me, though. Snakes is cool!

Yes, if there's one big flaw in Rowling's books, it's the fact that animals are treated in it as...well.. animals. I can understand Harry and Ron's lack of concern for the creatures they use, because boys of that age rarely seem capable of fathoming the idea that something besides themselves might have feelings, but you would have thought Hermione at least would care.

You know what I really resent? It's the fact that Dudley, being fat, is automatically designated a Bad Character. Yes, he is a bad character, and one might think that he would be fat, having spent his entire life on greed, but the last thing we need here is another reason to despise obesity. I tell you, I'm glad I'm out of elementary school now, and I feel sorry for those who aren't.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 12:21 PM

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Ouch. How did I miss that one?

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Yup, that's another stereotype JKR hits. I ought to have seen that, being fat myself and subject to the usual social prejudices against fat people.

"..boys of that age rarely seem capable of fathoming the idea that something besides themselves might have feelings" ~ you hit that nail on the head! It's consistent with school kids, especially school boys. But I would love to see one scene where McGonagall or Hagrid, or someone, takes those experimental animals, fixes them back to normal, wipes the memory of the pain, and returns them safely to their natural habitat.

Hey! What's the matter with being a dog?!? Dogs are great. (I have 5 dogs, too...) And Sirius was such a cool dog, big and black and ominous.

Sorry if you already addressed the issue ~ I probably forgot. My memory isn't the greatest. I've never heard of Katharine Kerr ~ is she good?

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 4:43 PM

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**Titter.**

by Cassandra

I've long since given up on Weight-Watchers and all the craps they flog. I'm never going to be a sylph, and I won't want to be one. I'm... Cuddly! That's what I am! **Grumbles.**

God, the flak I got in elementary school for sticking up for animal rights. Kids are insensitive morons.

I would have pictured him as a wolf, maybe, but of course that wouldn't work with Lupin around, so I guess he got second choice. Ah well.

Yes! I love Katharine Kerr. Absolutely divine Celtic fantasy. I'm presently alternating between The Black Raven and Goblet of Fire.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 6:02 PM

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Dudley and Dogs

by Jemima Steptoe

I don't think JKR's really anti-fat, though, for one reason: Mrs. Weasley! She's the warm, nurturing, charming mother figure, and she's always described as being plump. Whereas Aunt Petunia is the nasty shrew, and she's thin. I think Dudley's obesity is so much larger than life that it "doesn't count," in a way - he's a Dickensian/Roald Dahl/Fairy Tale-type grotesque presented entirely to show how the Dursleys spoil him rotten while they abuse poor Harry.

And yes, Dogs are cool, and that's a good choice for Sirius, he's smart, and loyal, and courageous. It seems to me that, if you're an animagus, you would almost have to be something that you could logically move around as. Sirius can hide out near Hogwarts as a friendly stray dog. If he were a tiger, or a penguin, or a duck-billed platypus, it would be a lot harder!

I don't know if I'm hung up on a Beatrix Potter reference here or what, but I keep thinking that if Jemima were an Animagus (she's not), she'd be a typical white barnyard Duck. (Although she really ought to be a sheep, since Remus is a wolf... ;-))

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 7:55 PM

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Holly and Twink forgive you <grin>

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"Get good marks, save your enemy, suck up to Dumbledore, protect your wife, produce the perfect son!" ~ ROFL!!!! Somehow, I think he was more like Harry, thank God. After all, he helped create that map! And from Sirius' story, the four of them were always getting away with something.

You guess rightly ~ Gabriel Byrne is gorgeous with longer hair. It helps to soften those prominent bones. Besides, he's got that beautiful black Irish hair.

Ahem. (The professor self-consciously smooths her hair and wipes the fog from her glasses.)

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 12:22 AM

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Untitled

by Cassandra

Exactly my point. Harry is stomach-turningly noble! Sure, he breaks a lot of rules when he wants to, and he actually has a temper... or at least, he develops one in book three. But he's still a bit of a snot. Always running around selflessly rescuing people and boosting his House to fame. He never even revels in public admiration for its own sake.

**Slowly begins to melt through the floor as she reads the second-to-last paragraph in Professor B.'s message.** Mmmmmmm.... Hair.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 12:34 PM

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**Wonders why she forgot to write a subject title for her last message.**

by Cassandra

Well, maybe I'm just stupid.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 12:35 PM

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You may be forgetful....

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...but you sure aren't stupid!!!

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 4:44 PM

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Welcome BACK! And a wee giftie...

by Taulai Lepora

If I can get this @#(*)#$ to work. Actually, all the pictures of Gabriel Byrne I turned up in the last arduous two minutes of search just don't do him justice. He looks just a bit...lumpy in all of them.

But in action. Well. You just have to see him.



Will answer all questions later, but now it's off to the vet! (Cyril needs his molars checked.)

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 8:19 AM

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EEE! **Hugs Taulai.**

by Cassandra

Methinks I must now rush out and spend my precious money on renting Stigmata... If it's even out now. I wouldn't know. I generally don't venture past the kiddie-Disney-corner in my local video store.

Yes, I can most definitely envision him as Sirius...

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 11:52 AM

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**is affectionately strangled**

by An Chin

Nice to see you, too. ^_^

Well yeah, it's true that wolves and snakes and rats and stuff get bashed a lot. So you can't really blame Rowling for that, because she's just going along with the stereotype. **shrug** It's commonly "known" that rats, wolves, and snakes are bad. So she's just selling books by giving the public what they already "know." ^^ I guess she's spreading misinformation as a result, but. . .

Other than that, the Animagus Theory makes plenty of sense to me. And yes, I think you only get one animal.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 2:37 PM

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New students!

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Go to the Roll Call (link above) and meet:
Ariel Black
Adrien Snape
Cassandra Ravenwood
and
Lark Faylinn

I guarantee that you'll find them interesting! (And to Ariel ~ I fixed the spelling on Dumbledore's name. <silly grin>)

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 5:05 PM

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(*grins*) And....

by The Lauderdale

...the ball goes to Slytherin House, with four players on the field now...they just can't be stopped...GOAL!! (*throws her arms around Modred in helpless laughter*)

Modred: (*standing there somewhat stiffly*) Riiight....(*if we could see his eyes, though, it might be possible to detect a look of something like amusement*) Welcome to all the new students, regardless of House.

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 11:27 PM

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Well, I'm <i>finally</i> here.

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Cassandra (yes, her of the beautiful art) gave me the URL and I've been meaning to join for a while, but I took a bloody long time smoothing out my character. Not that I'll be IC in any of this unless we start an RPG, seeing as how she's so shy that I'd never say anything. ^_^;; Everything in my student profile is still subject to change, really. Especially the wand. I'm still not sure about the rosewood. . .

I don't think Alan Rickman isn't an unfounded rumor anymore, because I saw an article on MSN a couple days ago and he was mentioned in it as a possibility for Snape. Or did they say that it was confirmed? I don't remember. I know zilch about actors, so all this talk about someone playing someone befuddles me. Heh heh. I just know that I want Jeremy Irons to be in there somewhere.

They've picked the Gloucester Cathedral as the place for Hogwarts, I know. Looks very nice. Very cool.

And I finally read the fourth book. Good GAWD it took me forever to get ahold of it. My friend's little sister was being evil and not loaning it to me. Grrrr.

Hmmmm. . . can we start an RPG here? Seems to me that everyone here has fully working brain, unlike the other HP RPGs that I've looked into (they were so bad it was scary). Except for the more elaborate "club" type ones where you had to pick classes and there had to be people playing professors and stuff. But those seem. . . complicated. Just a simple, messageboard RPG right here. Howzat sound?

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 1:59 AM

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What the--?!

by An Chin

Tags don't work in the subject line?! Good grief. . .

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 2:00 AM

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OOOOO! Jeremy Irons!!! (Book Four: Jurgen Prochnow)

by Taulai Lepora

Okay, we have to find a role for him. But who??

He might have to wait until "Prisoner of Azkaban." And NO ONE is going to play Karkaroff except Jurgen Prochnow, so rule that one out.

Jeremy Irons as....LUCIUS MALFOY!!! Yeah!!!

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 9:06 AM

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Lucius Malfoy is a twerp

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Definitely not worthy of Jeremy Irons. I'd rather have JI as Voldemort.

Poor Jurgen Prochnow ~ he's basically a nice guy but keeps getting cast as these sleezy types.

I want Christian Slater as Draco... JK!!!

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 12:14 PM

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Welcome, An Chin!

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I haven't checked the Hogwarts email yet today, but I assume your profile is there.

No RPG here, I'm afraid. I did give it some serious thought, and I will admit to posting somewhat in character at times... but a full-fledged RPG isn't something I planned to do. I've never done RPG online, so I'm clueless. However, if there is some interest, I'll be happy to set up a matching message board and link to this one. I just don't know the rules or anything!

(Yes, we do all seem to have working brains, don't we? And since most of us came here from the Animated Lust Forum, I know we're basically good folks, too!)

So... what did you think of HP4? What did you like/dislike?

They picked a cathedral for Hogwarts?? I always pictured it as a castle.

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 12:11 PM

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Thanks! ^_^

by An Chin

Yup, it's in there. Filled it out before I posted here.

I've been messageboard RPing for quite sometime and so has Cassandra, and the rules are easy to get the hang of if you have a functioning brain, which everyone here has. ^_^ Pweeeeeeeese? I'd be happy to teach anyone the ropes.

**SPOILERS FROM THIS POINT ON**

HP4 was. . . long. @_@ It took me the better part of the night to read. I loved it, though. When I finished it, my first thought was, "Is this really appropriate for younger readers?" I know that HP is supposed to be directed at younger children, though with the advent of book four I'm not so sure it's going to stay that way. It was quite. . . dark, especially the whole Voldemort resurrection scene.

I missed Lupin. He didn't show up. **sniff** Sirius. . . Snuffles! Heehee.

I KNEW it was Moody all along! Heehee.

And that's about all I really have to say on HP4. It has to stew in my brain for a while longer for me to have any real comment. ^^ Besides which,

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 2:35 PM

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Ooooh, yes! Arpyarpyarpy!(Spoiler)

by Cassandra

**Gets down on her knees and begs.** Plllleeeeeeeeaaase, Professor? **Tear-filled Bambi-eyes.**

Ohh, yes. It was almost disappointing, that third-to-last chapter, but not in a bad way. Harry's just finished the Triwizard Tournament. He's settled his differences with Cedric. Everything looks like it's going to be fine! And then boom, he's been kidnapped, and all his worst nightmares are coming true.

I truly hope Rowling's going to continue in that vein. I'd love Harry Potter to become a more adult series.



Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 2:44 PM

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OK, guys - what do I have to do?

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Someone's gotta tell me the rules and what I have to do. From scratch. I am totally ignorant. Er... not totally. I mean, I do know what RP is. I used to play Dungeons and Dragons in my youth.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 4:46 PM

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Rules rules ruuules!

by Cassandra

Well, for a normal board RP, you'd just need another Network54 board, and maybe a list of the players, so that none of the original characters end up being fought over. ((**Immediately leaps upon Sirius and clings to him.** Diiiiibs!))

It'd probably also be a good idea to have a limit to how many characters people can play. Maybe three?

I was thinking a storyline RP, by the way. It's kinda like each player is writing a bit of a story.

You think we could make the basic tense for posts in the arpy past tense? I like RPing that way. Makes me feel like I'm actually in the story... And present tense is just awkward.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 6:24 PM

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Def. count me in!

by The Lauderdale

I know I'm bugging everybody with Modred here, but I can't resist playing around with him (it's helping me get more of a sense of his personality) so I figure I should at least do it in the more appropriate context of an official RP.

I'm good with present or past tense--I'll go with whatever y'all decide. 8)

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 10:39 PM

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Modred? Bug us? Never!

by Cassandra

I personally like him. He's a nice anti-social little fellah, in't he? **Scruffles Modred's hair, just to annoy him.**

Yay! One more recruit! **Dances off into the wild blue yonder.**

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 11:06 PM

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Actually...

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I rather like Modred. I think he's amusing.

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 12:08 AM

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Lauderdale, you're just *jealous* of Modred!

by Taulai

We love him! Don't you dare leave him out of this.

[Watches Modred puff up with glee in the corner, then slither over to light Taulai's skirt on fire in his gratitude.]

Posted on Aug 14, 2000, 6:37 PM

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Hey! (*runs over and starts beating out the flames*)

by The Lauderdale

Modred, you stop acting like Dilandau right now!

(*smiles*) Wow. Thanks, you guys. I'm glad he's not getting on your nerves or anything, then.

Posted on Aug 14, 2000, 9:11 PM

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Questions!

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Does each person play a "real" character like Sirius, a character of their own devising (like my Prof. B.), or both, or either?

And who creates the story line to start with?

I'll set up a message board for this, linked to this one. I hope you like these colors and the little pic at the top? I'll start it as soon as I get it clear what to do, and can create a page for a character list. Okeeday?

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 12:11 AM

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Answers!

by Cassandra

**Shrieks.** AIIIIEEEE! THE PROFESSOR'S BEING POSSESSED BY JAR JAR BINKS! **Runs away and calls for an exorcist.**

Ahem.

Yes, anyone can play the "real" characters as well as their own, though it would have to be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Just think what would happen if, say, Taulai and I were both trying to play Sirius...

"He's supposed to kiss ME!"
"No, he's mine, so he'll kiss ME!"
"You want to argue the point?"
"Yeah!"
And a fight ensues...

We-el... Storyline question: there can either be a Game Master(GM) who controls the whole thing, start to finish, in which case the plot usually keeps going, which is nice, or just anyone can control the plot, and it gyrates back and forth, usually dissolving in a mess of incomprehendable sub-plots, which continue until everyone gets bored and leaves. And then the board is purged, and it all starts over again.

Doesn't it sound fun?

If you want, I can make the character page for you, Professor, and then you could add whatever graphics you wish.

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 1:24 PM

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Heeheehee.

by An Chin

**calmly** I call Lupin. And I'll be playing An, of course.

I think Cassandra's trying to say that we should have a GM. ^_^ Storyline-wise, it usually works to have people suggest stories and someone (usually whoever's in charge of the board) pick the one that sounds best. The plot should be left open-ended so that we can create our own ending, naturally. People can throw in their own twists and subplots, though there should be someone to keep an eye on them to make sure that things don't get too confusing as a result of too many side-stories.

Board-wise, I like Network54 in that it looks to be reliable and it has that nifty "Preview" function (gawd, I wish everything had that). The only problem I have is that everything is in "condensed" format, where you have to click on the link to see the message. If you use InsideTheWeb, it has an "expanded" format in which you can read right up the board, with replies being in links under the main message. This makes it very convenient for RPG, since you don't have to click on every single message to read what's going on (incidentally, in-character posts never go in the reply column, in order to preserve the flow). Unfortunately, ITW is also constantly going down, which is Very Annoying, to say the least. **grrrr**

I have no idea what all that babble about ITW was for. Planting a subliminal message in your head telling you to get an ITW board? I dunno. . . I'll shut up now. I'm not coherent.

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 6:08 PM

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Arpy? ARPY!

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Ahem. Count me in.

**Glares** Under no circumstances am I playing Potter...

Although I'll bet there's somebody here who wants to be him. **Rolls eyes**

Is this gonna be set in Harry Potter timeline or James Potter timeline? I prefer a James timeline myself.

As long as I don't have to actually play the bastard...

Whoops, did I say that outloud? **Hits James with sparks from her wand**

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 7:38 PM

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timid commentary from longtime RPer

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Heh... my credentials include AD&D, GURPS, on forum and on irc RP...

Just a word of warning here, having the characters of the book involved can be volatile. I was scanning the above posts and see claims to Rowling's characters, and something about an argument of who a character is going to kiss.. I can envision that issue coming up even if only one person does have a definite claim to a certain Rowling char. And then there's an issue of whether or not other people felt the character was being played appropriately... and I just see a lot of possible problems. Personally I can see all the original characters you guys have come up with being strong enough to stand and play out a storyline on their own without involvement of Rowling's cast.. or they could come in as NPC's (non player characters) controlled by the GM, only popping in to help move the plot along and give players clues.
It's just a suggestion, mind you. And probably weird coming from someone whose trying to play Shan Yu over on the animated RP board, but every post i'm terrified someone is going to scream at me that I'm playing him wrong and if that does happen I think I'd be inclined to drop him because it just isn't worth the argument to me.
I wouldn't soeak up but it seems that a lot of people are very attached to being attracted to certain chars, and I'd hate to see flame wars break out or arguments or anything because it really is just plain impossible to have every original fan character that wants a romance with one of Rowling's characters to have them in RP, unless Rowling's cast is a bunch of guys who'll date dozens of girls at a time...

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 8:46 PM

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Don't be so timid, darnit. ^_^

by An Chin

I know what you mean and I understand your concerns. I have those concerns myself. ^^ I play several copyrighted characters on other boards, including Zelgadis Greywers and Lina Inverse from Slayers and Vincent Valentine from Final Fantasy 7. So far, no one has pointed out to me that they're OOC (though I'm discontent with the way I'm playing Zel), and in fact I've received compliments on my ability to keep them IC, especially Vincent. I've been reading HP3 over and over again to get a handle on Lupin's personality and I feel that I can do a fairly good job. If I don't, I know that someone will whack me over the head and tell me so, in which case I'll do my best to remedy the problem or drop him altogether if it gets that bad. ^^ If someone shows up who is able to prove that they can do a better job, then I'll gladly hand him over.

As for making Rowling's chars NPCs, I have no problem with that if Professor B or whoever chooses to do so. That would certainly lessen the dispute between people who want to play this or that character. I'm confident that our characters can stand on their own. It's just that, well, adding Rowling's chars to the mix might make it more fun. We'll see how it works out, and if necessary then we'll eliminate the option of making them playable characters.

I can only speak for myself on the subject of romantic relationships. In no way do I intend for Remus to fall for one of my characters (at least, not on a board RPG; a private RPG with my friends might be different). For one, I'd feel uncomfortable doing that. ^^ I know a lot of other people like Remus, and I don't want to look like some sort of lowlife who's taking advantage of her control of a character she likes. For another, the interaction level wouldn't be satisfying for me. I don't really see the point of playing two ends to a relationship, though it can be fun. If my character is going to have a romantic relationship of any sort, I want somebody else playing her partner. That way I won't always know what's going to happen.

Hope that was reassuring, o timid one. ^_^

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 9:18 PM

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You have a point, Rey.

by Cassandra

I just need to point out that my little joke above was(hopefully) a very extreme example. I sincerely hope that the people who might join in our RP will have the sense not to try starting a relationship between someone like Sirius and a character of their own devising. Especially if they happen to be playing him or her as well.

In fact, I might be tempted to make Cassandra and Sirius enemies in this RP, just to alleviate the potential for problematic situations.

I have only one objection to make on the subject of the original characters being NPCs, if, by NPC, you mean, "Anyone can play them." That would surely lead to confrontation. If you mean "Only the GM plays them", which I'm sure you did, then I have no problem with it.

I personally suggest setting the RP in the Harry Potter timeline, mainly because James and Lily Potter are the only ones missing, and I haven't really seen anyone wanting to play them, anyway.

Plus, if the timeline is set right after Goblet of Fire, then things are nice and exciting, too.

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 9:44 PM

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:-) RP stuff...

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I meant NPC as in the GM plays them... that's what I'm used to in RPG systems. Or if there's too much for the GM to handle then there's a co-GM to play out some of the plot vehicle-type characters... They need to be objective though or the whole thing falls through.
And sorry I'm so timid, it's just I've been having a lot of bad experiences on the net and now i'm terrified of pissing somebody off... <:-} Thank you though, I'm liking this forum, people are really nice here....

I have to admit I'll be a little envious, because I adore Sirius and Remus, just as characters... and I haven't got an original character of my own. Heh...actually I've been playing Zel myself in an IRC RP with some close friends, I like him, depressing and sulking, yet comedic. It's a nice blend. Our Slayers RP is pretty wacky. But for some reason as much as I like the HP books, I just can't see my way to a character that fits in there. Heh..I can imagine playing somebody's familiar or something, I guess.

Posted on Aug 13, 2000, 10:24 PM

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Gah, forgot the cathedral bit.

by An Chin

Yup, Gloucester Cathedral. They actually had some other place in mind, but the priests and people at that cathedral decided they didn't want a movie about magic and witches and stuff filmed at their cathedral. ^^ And yeah, Hogwarts is supposed to be a castle. But the cathedral looks really nice. . . stained glass windows and stuff. . . very Goth-y.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 2:40 PM

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Faculty Questions for Eventual Fanfic

by Jemima Steptoe

Okay, so I'm still cogitating on an eventual Hogwarts fanfic to be set roughly in the Jas. Potter Gang days, and I'm trying to figure out which teachers/staff would be there and which I'll have to come up with. Obviously I need:

Potions Master (since Snape's still a kid)
DADA Teacher (obviously)
Head of Slytherin (Snape's still a kid; this could, probably would be either the DADA or Potions teacher)

Who the heck is the head of Ravenclaw!? I don't think we've been told for certain, have we? And I've got to have one, since that's the Main House in my story. A lot of people have guessed Flitwick, and I'm tempted to go with him, since he's a familiar character.

Posted on Aug 10, 2000, 6:03 PM

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Hmmm. . .

by An Chin

Hey, how about Voldemort for head of Slytherin? Could that be a possibility? Probably not, but there's a thought. ^_^

Head of Ravenclaw. . . uh. . . no idea. Isn't Flitwick a she? ^^;; I have horrible memory, sorry.

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 2:03 AM

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Goooood question!

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That is, "Who the heck is the head of Ravenclaw?" ~ I just went through the entire "Encyclopedia Potterica" and couldn't find it! Weird. You might have to make one up or arbitrarily decide on one. I would volunteer myself (ahem) except I wasn't around at that time. Much, anyway.

Um... you are going to allow me to post this in the Hogwarts Library, right? We've already been through this, right? Right???

I'm impatient... when will you be done? <grin>

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 4:26 PM

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Oh, you'll get it all right

by Jemima Steptoe

Every time I start talking about it, I'm afraid I'll give away a "spoiler"...

As for when I'll be done, well... patience, patience, all in good time, Professor!

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 1:40 AM

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Holy heck, An! You <i>do</i> have a bad memory!

by Cassandra

Anyway, my ideas.

Yes, Flitwick is most definitely head of Ravenclaw. I'm prepared to bet that Jo's gonna tell us in book five that he is. After all, she told us who the head of Hufflepuff is in book five.

We-ell... Defense Against the Dark Arts... This is just a made-up name, but it might work: Forticus ....Something... I haven't thought of a last name. I don't want to.

Here's another idea: you could make either one of the Teachers Unknown a relative of Lupin's. Perhaps he could also be one of the reasons Remus was able to come to Hogwarts?

Potions Master name: Uh... **Thinks hard.** To tell you the truth, I don't have any ideas right now. Brain hurts. Too many ammonia fumes.

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 8:40 PM

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New Professors for Fanfic

by Jemima Steptoe

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I'm going with Flitwick as head of Ravenclaw. And to An, yes, Flitwick's a he, he's the little, tiny wizard who teaches Charms.

Since I've already got Lupin's Big Sister as a major character, I'll spare him being related to any of the Professors. Actually, I was thinking about this today, and my thoughts are settling in the direction of a female Potions teacher called Prof. Penhaglion, who is actually youngish, attractive and nice (I got to thinking, this is going to be the person under whom Jemima learns Potions, so I want someone nice), and a DADA teacher/Slytherin head who is older and male and much in the vein of Claude Frollo from Disney's version of "Hunchback" (no name for him, yet).

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 1:36 AM

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I have only one word to say about this

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WRITE!

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 10:25 AM

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Ah, yes, I forgot Remus's sister. My bad.

by Cassandra

Oooo, imagine having a nice Potions teacher. A woman, too. Is there a blue moon tonight or something?

**Shudders.** A Harry Potter version of Claude Frollo... Ugh, what an idea! He isn't going to go around lusting after the female students is he?

Well, if you need any more urging than that of a qualified teacher... GET WRITING! Woo!

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 1:03 PM

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LOL!

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"My bad"? Have you been talking Gungan a lot lately?

Don't hit me, anyone, but I like the idea of an HP version of Frollo, lusting after nubile female students in his heart and raving in front of his fireplace. But if Dumbledore's in charge, the guy wouldn't be there.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 4:49 PM

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Not that I remember...

by Cassandra

But then again, I might have watched epI lately, then hit myself with a particularly strong Memory Charm. The movie generally has that effect on me.

>Don't hit me, anyone, but I like the idea of an HP version of Frollo, lusting after nubile female students in his heart and raving in front of his fireplace.

***Cracks up.**



Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 6:33 PM

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Frollo the DADA teacher

by Jemima Steptoe

LOL, he's not going to be that major a character, and I hadn't thought of him so much in the lusting terms, more along the lines that he would be a) a Pure-Blood Snob and b) the sort who would see "dark arts" at work everywhere. He would be one of those discussed in Book 4, who is so intent on wiping out the "dark side" that his tactics become as ruthless as those of the evil Wizards he's fighting. He's also doubtless very "anti-Werewolf." Seriously, I don't think he'll get a lot of page time, but I needed a head for Slytherin.

Plus, Dumbledore's not in charge for the first couple of years my main characters are at school; he's the Transfiguration teacher and head of Gryffindor.

Posted on Aug 12, 2000, 8:46 PM

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*Sigh*

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I guess I didn't want to be a part of a Harry forum like I thought. I can't keep up at all! I don't even think I'll keep my HP site up, no real reason there's a million of them. Well, I'll see you, like I said the first time I posted I'll float around the forum.

See ya!

~ Daisy Prodstring

Posted on Aug 10, 2000, 9:25 AM

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You know you're always welcome!

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At any time you care to float in! Heck, I can't keep up with it all, either. I just do the best I can, and, being the maintainer, feel lucky it's busy.

I didn't even try to create an HP site, just for that reason. Anything that popular is going to have so large a presence on the Web, what more could I contribute?

Posted on Aug 10, 2000, 2:13 PM

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Do stick around, Daisy

by Jemima Steptoe

I understand about the web page; I think Kat's right about that. I hope you'll stick around with us on the forum, though. I know how it is, I can only keep up with so much, too.

Posted on Aug 10, 2000, 5:49 PM

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Latest Snape RUMOR - Could we get this lucky?

by Jemima Steptoe

Oh, my gosh... A couple of people about whom I know NOTHING are floating an UNFOUNDED RUMOR (so take it with a grain of salt) on the HP newsgroup that ALAN RICKMAN may be in talks to play Snape, now that Tim Roth's gone to the Apes. Oh, my gosh... (Jemima hyperventilates) If they could get him--! Yeah, yeah, he's too old, but I'm starting not to care about that, his voice, look, persona are so perfect; I would feel a whole lot better about the movie with Rickman on board. Cross your fingers!

Oh, and BTW, we've got plenty of time to campaign for Hugh Laurie, 'cause as I recall, Mr. Weasley's not even in Book 1.

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 5:29 PM

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OOOooooooo!!!!!

by Taulai Lepora

Well, he could always dye his hair and get some collagen injections.

Oh, yes. He's *perfect!* Do you think someone is reading these forums for ideas? ;)y

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 6:29 PM

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Hopefully. 8)

by The Lauderdale

>>Do you think someone is reading these forums for ideas?

I sure hope so--it's positively a pleasure to hear the kinds of casting ideas tossed around here. You guys are all so good!

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 8:21 PM

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Ohhhh YES!!! yesyesyesyesyes

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I love Alan Rickman!!! He could even make me lust after Snape!

Oh, he would be perfect. Think of the Sheriff of Nottingham as a teacher.

Oh please let this be true!

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 10:00 PM

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Who'd be right for Professor McGonagall?

by Taulai Lepora

I've always had a soft spot for her, and have been hoping that she (1) plays a bigger role and (2) finds love.

And lord help me. Every time I picture her, I see Julie Andrews in a black fright wig! (Okay, not a fright wig. A wig with a bun. But on Julie, it's a fright wig.) So PLEASE someone! Help me put a more reasonable face on her!!!!

Posted on Aug 10, 2000, 9:16 AM

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What's the matter with Maggie?

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I thought Maggie Smith was a good choice, and the last I heard it was practically a done deal.

Not Julie Andrews. Don't get me wrong. I love Julie. I worship at the altar of her voice ~ and I know she's not the sugary sweetness of some of her characters. But she simply doesn't look stern enough to me.

Posted on Aug 10, 2000, 2:10 PM

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McGonagall

by Jemima Steptoe

Acting wise, I think Maggie Smith will do a great job, but she is still older than I picture McG. I've got McGonagall pegged in her middle 50s; she's old enough to have taught the James Potter Gang, but I'm guessing she didn't come to Hogwarts until Dumbledore was promoted to headmaster (since he used to be the transfiguration prof.; I'm assuming he was a Prof. & probably head of Gryffindor until he was promoted, and she replaced him in his old job). We know that D. became headmaster sometime between Remus Lupin becoming a werewolf and turning eleven (because Lupin thought he wouldn't be allowed to go to Hogwarts, until D. took over).

Anyway, someone a ways back somewhere mentioned Diana Rigg as a choice for McG, and that's probably closest to what I've had in mind.

Posted on Aug 10, 2000, 5:58 PM

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I don't know Maggie Smith

by TianNing

What's she played? Have I ever seen her?

In the books, McGonagall is said to have dark hair, so I pictured her in her late 40's, or maybe even younger. Diana Rigg would work great! Jemima, you have a gift...

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 9:02 AM

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Not much of an Anglophile, are you?

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Maggie is a famous British character actress who has made almost 50 films and who knows how many BBC appearances. I first met her in the Agatha Christie mystery "Evil Under the Sun". You might recall her as the Mother Superior from "Sister Act" and the sequel, or as the elderly Wendy from "Hook". More recently, she's been in "Tea with Mussolini" and "First Wives Club". She is simply splendid. Oooodles of character.

Diana Rigg, however, would do well. I just don't like her. I know, I'm the only person in the whole world who doesn't like Diana Rigg!!!

If we stray at all from British actors, can we consider Angelica Huston?

And, hey, what happened to Lepora...?

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 12:31 PM

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Opinions Please - Pre-Hogwarts schooling

by Jemima Steptoe

Here's a topic that's come up elsewhere; I've heard some interesting ideas and think that a combination of them is probably right, but I'd be interested in hearing opinions.

What do Wizard children do for "school" up to age 11 and admission to Hogwarts? I'd guess a mix of things.

Obviously, Muggle-borns (and Muggle-raised, like Harry) who know nothing about the Wizarding world until The Letter comes would go to regular Muggle schools. Did you ever wonder about Hermione's pre-Hogwarts days? Did she ever do "weird" things that her parents/teachers couldn't explain? (As when Harry makes his hair grow out, frees the snake at the zoo, etc.)

I think, however, there must be Wizarding grammar schools, at least in the larger metropolitan areas, where there would be some concentration of magic folk. London would certainly have something, and I could also see some historic, exclusive school specifically for the children of the ancient, pure-blood families (the Malfoys and their ilk). I've had a thought, and will probably use it, that Prof. McGonagall is headmistress of a good Wizarding grammar school in Scotland before she comes to Hogwarts. For Wizarding families who don't live in highly populated areas, there's probably a lot of home schooling (I'd expect this of the Weasleys), or the parents could hire a tutor for the kids, if they can afford it.

Anyway, I've been thinking and wanted to discuss.

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 5:14 PM

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I think they'd be hidden...

by Taulai Lepora

...but pretty much in the thick of the muggle world, as the special train station is. Perhaps they have concealing spells? Seeing as Hogawarts is the only wizarding secondary school in Great Britain (as far as we know), it wouldn't take a whole lot of elementary schools to take care of all the wizard children, would it?

Would those be boarding schools, too?

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 6:32 PM

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I may be wrong, but....

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God knows my memory is cracked and my imagination seeps in, but... I seem to remember reading that (a) Hermione did do weird things as a child, and (b) the Weasleys were home-schooled.

I theorize the existence of hundreds of "little red schoolhouses" all around the country (I'm strictly dealing with England, now). We've been given clues that there are "pockets" of wizard families, like villages within villages, so they may send their children to these small schools, magically hidden from Muggles. Most of them would be near the big cities, but I don't picture any of them being boarding schools.

Scotland, of course, would have some. And Prof. McGonagall would make an excellent headmistress. Although I suspect there wouldn't be very many teachers in one of these schools, and in the rural areas, only one, like in the American West.

OK, that's my theory.

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 10:06 PM

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Schools

by Jemima Steptoe

They would definitely not be boarding schools; you wouldn't send 6 and 7 year olds to boarding school. I would see McGonagall's school being a reasonable size, with four or five teachers including herself, and maybe 50-60 students ages 6-10, and it would be in some old stone house in a hidden, Magic back alley in Glasgow. I see Draco Malfoy's academy as about the same size, housed in a Georgian manor in London, and I still see a "public" (in the American sense) Wizarding Grammar School in London with a somewhat larger student body. Probably anywhere there were enough Wizarding families about, and someone willing to take on the role of teacher, there would be the sort of one-room schools Kat mentions.

Posted on Aug 10, 2000, 5:46 PM

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Works for me! (n/m)

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Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 9:56 PM

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sierra and harry in their technicolor glory!!!

by sierra wohlgemuth

here is is all....


Posted on Aug 8, 2000, 12:54 PM

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Ooo!! Green eyes!

by TianNing

Very nice!!!

Posted on Aug 8, 2000, 5:58 PM

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of course green eyes

by Alemeda

It's asignature harry thing.. heehee thanks!

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 12:18 AM

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I knew dat

by Taulai Lepora

I was just admiring the shade of green you picked. Very striking. (Man! What will their kids look like with bright green eyes and purple hair?!? Woo!)

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 11:19 AM

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Agree with Taulai

by Jemima Steptoe

Nice pic, Sierra, and yes, I'd love to see what their children would look like.

Posted on Aug 9, 2000, 5:04 PM

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Aiiieeee!!! Patrick Stewart!

by Taulai Lepora

It was in the paper this morning that Patrick Stewart's reps are talking with the HP movie people about a "starring role" for him. OH NO!!! NOT DUMBLEDORE!!!!

Okay, there are a lot of worse people who could play Dumbledore. But I had my heart set on Sean Connery.

sigh Next thing you know they'll have Marina Siritis playing Professor McGonagall and Jonathan Frakes as Sirius...

Just shoot me.

Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 9:20 AM

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I think you're worrying over nothing, Lepora

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Well, if not nothing, then something that will probably never come about. Sirtis/Frakes/et al. have done a number of things together, but Stewart has stayed out of them. As far as I know, the only thing he's done with them has been ST:TNG stuff. Meanwhile, he's done a lot on his own, including "A Christmas Carol" and "X-Men". So I don't think you have to worry about an ST invasion of HP. Thank God.

If Sean Connery can't be Dumbledore, then Patrick Stewart is a pretty good choice. He's got a bit of a sly look that I don't like for Dumbledore, but if he's well directed, that won't show.

At least he's not from New Jersey....

Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 10:11 AM

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Casting Dumbledore

by Jemima Steptoe

Well, Patrick Stewart's not the worst they could do, but he seems too "hard" for Dumbledore to me (and too short!). No offense, but I don't really see Sean Connery in the role either, he seems too rugged/handsome. I'm not committed to anyone yet, but I'd lean more toward an Ian McKellen-type. Tell you who I would have loved to see (bringing up the Tragic News of the Day) if they'd done this a few years ago is Sir Alec Guinness (although too many people would be making Obi-Wan comments). If you haven't seen the news, BTW, Sir Alec passed away over the weekend. My sister e-mailed me about it last night; she's a HUGE fan of his and was heartbroken.

Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 11:38 AM

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Godspeed, Sir Alec...

by Taulai Lepora

Oh, he would have been perfect as Dumbledore!



Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 11:56 AM

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Sir Alec would have been a great Dumbledore

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He was a favorite of mine, and he'll be missed. I'm in mourning, too. Obi-Wan is gone.

But yes, he would have been a terrific Dumbledore. Just the right amount of compassion and mischief added to his wisdom.

Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 12:16 PM

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Casting Private Dumbledore....

by Cassandra

**Slaps self before anyone else does.**

I'll tellf you who'd be perfect for Dumbledore: Tony Jay!


Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 8:25 PM

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Tony Jay

by Jemima Steptoe

Actually, to tell you the truth, I was seeing and hearing Tony Jay as Karkaroff all the way through Book 4.

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 8:39 PM

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O.o

by Cassandra

Hmmm... You may be right, but I still think he'd be good for Dumbledore... With a wig, that is. His voice when he isn't trying to be sinister is just perfect!

Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 9:22 PM

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Hello All!

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Hey, this is Mirana just finally checking in. I didn't want to read anything on this forum until I'd finished #4--and then I didn't want to until I'd gotten my character worked out (*patheticpathetic*). Anyhoo, just gave Prof. Brinklove my Form--so I figured I needed to say hello to the class (and start catching up on all my back homework...*eyes the posts* .

Since we're passing around some (awesome! ;D) fanart, here's the pic I did of my character, Lark:




I've done some HP art in the past...but waaaaay in the past--about a year ago. It's horrible stuff, but I just had to draw all the characters as I saw them in my mind. I hope I get a little more time so I can re-do them. Blah.

*HUGS!* Glad I can finally really talk with you guys about this series...

Posted on Aug 6, 2000, 3:05 AM

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Hi, Mirana...er..LARK!

by Taulai Lepora

It's TianNing...er...Taulai! Nice character drawing! I have a feeling we're going to be in for a lot of nice artwork on this forum!

Have you seen Cassandra's drawings? Woo! Awesome! Get to work on that homework!

Posted on Aug 6, 2000, 12:23 PM

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Hi, Lark! :-)

by Jemima Steptoe

Love your picture! Now you have to share all your thoughts and comments about Book 4.

Posted on Aug 6, 2000, 5:19 PM

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that's great

by Alemeda

What a cute character! I really like her! Nice to see you here mira... lark

Posted on Aug 8, 2000, 12:41 PM

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And all defense dies...

by Cassandra

Uwwwwwwww! Luverly piccie! I especially love that liddle bracelet there. Furrpect!


Posted on Aug 11, 2000, 9:29 PM

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Four things - everyone please read

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Does anyone think I'm getting carried away with the "teacher" persona...?

First, I created a Hogwarts "Library". I've put in it, so far, the Rowling interview I mentioned and a link to the Richard Corliss article Steptoe shared with us. When I get the fanart pages done, they'll be linked from there. The URL is below, and I will also put a link at the top of the forum:
http://www.dragonfare.net/hogwarts/library.html

Second, I've added a place on the enrollment form for birthdays. Anyone who is already enrolled and would like to add his/her birthday to the Roll Call, email them to me at hogwartspost@yahoo.com.

Third, would anyone be interested in a poll for our own casting of the movie? We could run it through August, and at the end of the month I could post the actors/actresses in order by # of votes.

Fourth, I think I have enough fan art to put up a couple of pages, one for HP characters and one for students. They'll go up sometime this week. Artists! - if you have posted any pics here that you *don't* want on the pages, you'd better tell me (same email address as above). Otherwise I shall consider them the property of Hogwarts, and they go into the Yearbooks.

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 7:20 PM

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Yes! A poll!!

by Taulai Lepora

Take the votes, advertise it all over, and then be sure to send it to the production company before they sign any contracts. We have to get Gabriel Byrne...

Woohoo! on the fanart page idea. I can't wait.

Oh. And are there still some people missing from the roll call? And may I please be excused to go visit Moaning Myrtle?

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 8:01 PM

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Woohoo on the casting poll

by Jemima Steptoe

And I'll vote for almost anyone wanted by anyone else if you'll all back me up on Hugh Laurie as Mr. Weasley!



Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 8:10 PM

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Consider Hugh Backed

by Taulai Lepora

I've been watching "BlackAdder Goes Forth" quite a bit lately, and the only thing I can think of now when Hugh Laurie comes on screen is, "It's Mr. Weasley!! He could take Lucius Malfoy any day of the week!"

I think it's time we invited JKR over here to see our casting suggestions and Cassandra's character sketches so she's ready for the animated version.



Posted on Aug 6, 2000, 12:19 PM

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Gorgeous Georgina the General's Girl

by Jemima Steptoe

ROTFL! I love Blackadder. I've got BBC America on the cable, and they've been running them about 4 nights a week; last Monday I caught one of my all time faves, "Major Star," from B Goes Forth, where George dresses in drag and General Melchett falls in love with him. That whole scene where he comes back from the party in his dress, with the bundle of roses, and goes on about what a lovely evening he had just cracks me up.

My biggest case now for Hugh Laurie as Mr. Weasley is the whole scene in Book 4 where he goes to get Harry from the Dursleys, has to blast his way out of the chimney, and tries to make chit-chat with the Dursleys. Now, just imagine Hugh Laurie reading this line: "They run off eckeltricity, do they? Ah, yes, I can see the plugs. I collect plugs. And batteries. Got a very large collection of batteries. My wife thinks I'm mad, but there you are." Hee hee hee, wouldn't he be just the cutest...

Posted on Aug 6, 2000, 5:26 PM

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I saw that one!! ROFLWMPL!!!!

by Taulai Lepora

If they don't get Hugh Laurie for Mr. Weasley they are INSANE. INSANE, I TELL YOU!!!

How do we get the word to the right people?!? Oh, my GAHD. When you recounted that fireplace scene I could not see ANYONE in that role but Hugh Laurie!!!

OH PLEASE LET THEM COME TO THEIR SENSES AND LET US CAST THE MOVIE!!!!

Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 9:21 AM

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LOL! Great minds think alike

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When I seconded Hugh so enthusiastically, that's exactly the scene I had in mind. The best thing is that he can not only do the "slightly daffy" routine so well, but he can get serious enough to put over the part where Mr. W chides the Dursleys sternly for not saying goodbye to Harry.

I can see him doing it. Please please please please PLEASE let some Warner idiot realize how perfect he is!

Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 10:14 AM

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Okay, where do we send the letters??

by Taulai Lepora

If we start a campaign, maybe someone in a suit will hear us!

Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 10:42 AM

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And the other half of the package...

by Jemima Steptoe

I also want Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Weasley. She and Hugh played "marrieds" in Peter's Friends and Sense & Sensibility, they're charming together, and she's one of my all-round favorite actresses. She'd have to dye her hair, and probably plump up a bit, but she's little and cute and has a PERFECT personality for it. (She's also the voice of Bunty in Chicken Run.)

Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 11:41 AM

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You're not carried away, Prof!

by Jemima Steptoe

No, you are not getting carried away with the teacher persona. What would Hogwarts be without a favorite professor to keep us in line?

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 8:15 PM

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great idea

by sierra wohlgemuth

The library and the poll!

Posted on Aug 8, 2000, 12:43 PM

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Many minutes have been sacrificed for the good of these pics! Professor B:

by Cassandra

First of all... Sirius! The pose's a little vapid, and his has no hands(MY HANDS! What did you do to my HANDS?), but I loooooooove his cheekbones! Yeha!




Second of all.... Lupin! Yes, I finally got him done. Even I think he's cute, in a skinny, sensitive sort of way. Oh yeah, and I hacked off his hands, too.




Last, a scraggy little pic of Cassandra, which I enjoyed drawing, and admiring the way her hair and robes look, but her eyes is screwed. Blah!



Professor, could you put up those piccies of Lupin and Sirius?

And a small announcement: I'll be gone for a week, for those who don't know. Then I'll be back.

Tankyers!

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 7:14 PM

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I like!

by Jemima Steptoe

See, Lupin does look best without the sideburns. I like the "skinny & sensitive" thing, although he also looks just a fuzz like I imagine Ron looking.

You know, it's this sort of thing that makes me wish they were doing the movie as animation...

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 9:16 PM

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**Groan.** Tell me about it!

by Cassandra

I don't like live action movies, even if they are for kids. The kiddie ones tend to have a lot of a disgusting juvenile humour in them. I trust I don't need to even speak about the adult ones.

**Squints at Lupin.** Yeah, you're right. He does look a bit young... But I think that's mostly because the scanner ate the stubble I gave him.

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 9:52 PM

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You said it, Jemima!!

by Taulai Lepora

I agree that the live action version could be utterly disastrous. I wish they'd just scrap it and let Cassandra do the character design. I love what you've done with Sirius. swoon

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 11:09 AM

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Excellent, Cassandra. And, um, you too Steptoe

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The reason I added that second part is because (a) the first thing I thought when I saw the Lupin pic was "That's how I picture Ron Weasley", and (b) as I saw the Cassandra pic I thought "Too bad the movie isn't going to be an animated one!"

Great minds think alike. Or, rather, you must be paying attention in class...

Ahem. Anyway, I love the pics, Cassandra, and can I post the self-portrait, too? I'm going to have a students' page, after all ~ how could I pass up Sierra's purple hair, for one thing??

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 6:54 PM

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heehee

by alemeda

Purple hair power!!! woohooo! Thank you much. i'm in a habit of writin' short posts today

Posted on Aug 8, 2000, 12:49 PM

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aaaah

by sierra wohlgemuth

I have put alemeda insterad of Sierra theree times today

Posted on Aug 8, 2000, 12:49 PM

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*Dang*, you are good--me like! n/t

by The Lauderdale

See above. 8) Oh, and have a nice trip too!

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 9:48 AM

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I'm very attracted to your picture of Lupin

by Alemeda

Well I am! heeehhee

Posted on Aug 8, 2000, 12:47 PM

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Interview with Rowling

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Last night I stumbled across an old Writer's Digest with an interview with JKR in it. Is anyone interested in reading it? It's very short, and as I say, it's old (pre-HP4), but some people love reading everything she's said, so I thought I'd offer. If you are interested, I'll transcribe it and post it.

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 7:21 AM

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Oooooh, do give! And a small suggestion.

by Cassandra

I haven't been able to find any Rowling interviews save for the transcript of her AOL interview on the UHPFC, but that may be simply because I haven't looked.

**Scribbling busily away at Lupin.**

This may not be in the best interests of some folks here, but I don't see how it can do any harm. Why don't we put up a list of our respective birthdays, either on the Roll Call, or just on this board? After all, Harry's birthday plays such a big part in his summer.



Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 10:48 AM

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OK, will do!

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Give me a few days, though...

I'll try to do it with the pics they have of her, too.

About the birthdays ~ that's something that could easily be added to the roll call. If anyone else is interested, let me know and I'll add it to the form, too.

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 1:55 PM

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Sounds cool to me!

by The Lauderdale

Modred: (*frowns*) What if I don't want anybody and everybody on the Internet to know my date of birth?

The Lauderdale: Ignore him, I think it's a great idea. Now I've just got to think of an appropriate date for the little blighter....

Modred: Pardon?

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 9:46 AM

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Harry merchandise

by Sierra Wohlgemuth

I know they are going to over saturate us with HP merchandise.... (Hermione (box says Herm-o-ninny) and Krum "Magic of Love" doll set! put magic lipstick on huge breasted hermione barbie then have her kiss krum. It really leaves a mark on his cheek!) ummm... anyway, but I don't mind what they currently have which is a gryffindor backpack, a quidditch jersey with potter on the back, acouple of shirt with hats and moons, a fang shirt, golden snitch keychain (which I want!), a voldey shirt, book covers, pens, bookmarks, gryffindor, slytherin, and hogwarts shirts, hogwarts mugs, a picture fram, clock platform nine and three quarters book ends which I want and that's about it. I really don't think it's bad. it's all nice looking stuff not kidified. But I know they are making action figures dolls.... so one I don't want that. I also heard about a possible Harry Potter saturday morning cartoon! AAAAAH!

Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 9:55 PM

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Merchandising'R'Us

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Heheh..gods forbid they make Hermione into a Barbie... I thought the characters were just getting to the age where they were interested in each other romantically, kids that age rarely look like Barbie. But then kids my age don't look like Barbie either unless they've had plastic surgery.
Where is all this merchandise? Mainly I'm curious about the 'Voldy shirt' because I'd be interested to see a clear picture of him by an artist the author feels has it accurate... although I think there are a few people in this forum who should be hired to do official book illustrations. (That picture of Sirius is wonderful Cassandra..I'm going through a really awful dry period and I'm horribly jealous <;-} ).

Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 10:32 PM

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Oh, god, no. Oh, GOD, NO! TELL me she didn't DO that!

by Cassandra

**Seriously considers sending a Howler.** How could she POSSIBLY sign away the merchandising rights to those...those...those COMMERCIAL, CONSUMERISM-CRAZED LEECHES? HOW?

I'm telling you, if I ever see Harry Potter action figures in a store, I'm quite liable to go nuts and start burning things.

...Well... An action figure of Sirius wouldn't be too bad... providing they didn't provide him with a big gun/sword and call him "Slash and Hack Sirius" or something... Ugh. **Slaps self.** Stop thinking about it!

You know, Rey, you're right. I would like to get a good look at what Voldemort's really supposed to look like. I mean, how the hell do you give a human a "flat, snakelike nose", anyway? Without giving him the entire lower head of a snake, of course.

**Patpatpat.** I hear you, sister, I hear you. The Demon of Unartisticality and his big bro the Demon of Art Slumps strikes me with his oversized eraser often.

Speak of which, I don't think I've ever actually seen any of your art, Rey. Any chance of giving me an URL or something?

Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 11:01 PM

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Thank you....

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I'm here http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/loth/m/m/mmehlhorn/mmehlhorn.html in Elfwood...
Um..wow... a favourable response. thank you...
I'm sorry I don't have my main website or my old Shan Yu site up... I got too much evil juju over the Shan Yu website and everything online has gone downhill from there for me, so I'm trying to get my old main website up again but working up motivation is hard...I think I told Kat she could have the old Shan yu art off the tent but I don't know if she ever took it because I can't find it on the AL page... Or mebbe I imagined it...I can try and get my old gallery up again at least and give you the URL to that if you actually want to see more. I don't know why I can't draw now..it's been like three months or so and I have lots of ideas, I just can't get anything at all to come out on the paper. It all looks horrible. And no I'm not just being hard on myself, it really looks awful. It's like my hands don't work anymore....

Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 11:27 PM

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'Eyy, we're both online at the same time! How nice: I don't have anyone else to talk to.

by Cassandra

Drat! About the Shan Yu website, I mean. I seem to remember one magnificent pic on the front of the Tent, maybe about two days before it went down. My eyes pratically fell out of my head.

**Wince.** I hate periods like that. Every once in a while, I get one, and they usually centre around my character, Finn. It's like I forget how to draw him! And everything else, for that matter. The general result is that I spend months on end doing nothing but character sheets. Hate it hate it hate it!

Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 11:35 PM

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<:-}

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This one?
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Club/3302/

Or mebbe not... I don't remember having a spectacular main page image... just the tent img map thingy and a banner of snowy hills at the top...


Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 11:46 PM

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Yep, that's the one!

by Cassandra

There was this one pic of Shan, rather less brawny than usual, leaning on his sword and grinning, about halfway down the page, that caught my eyes and ripped them out. Or was I imagining it?

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 10:44 AM

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This one...heh.

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It was my first fan art of him ever..heh..sorry he was missing the broad shoulders and everything..i think it was the night after I'd first seen Mulan and i could only find a few pics of his face on the net for reference...



Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 10:02 PM

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Yes, that one.

by Cassandra

**Melts into a little puddle of hormones at the very thought of Shan.**

I still think the colouring's magnificent. And his hands. I love his hands.

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 10:13 PM

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Well, *I* tried!! (But I'm just...chopped liver. *snif*)

by Taulai Lepora

I told Rey again and again that her site was terrific and that she should keep it up. As a fellow adorer of Shan Yu, I hated to see the tent fold. I still wish you'd put it back up for those of us who used to visit it regularly just to drool and get inspiration for our writing.

Taulai is still keeper of The Ger, though it gets fewer and fewer hits as time drags on post-Mulan. Don't lose heart, Rey. A small but appreciative audience is sometimes better than a big, doofusy one. (Doofusy?)





Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 8:09 PM

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Sorry.... I've stepped on toes again..

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Are you Sarah? You and Kat and Tian Ning are the only ones who ever said anything about it... if you three want to see my art, I gave Kat rights to post it on the shameless lust page.. I'm working on getting something up again, not like the page I had before, but..I'm trying. Too much to do...
I'm sorry..I'm sorry..I'm sorry... I really don't want to explain this for the hundredth time, especially since there's an explanation on what's left of the index.
I started the page proclaiming I wanted the content to be determined by the people viewing it. No one responded. I said 'okay, I'll take it down' and I got complaints. I said 'okay, I'll keep the page up if people respond so I know what to put up.' I got two or three responses that second time... I posted in a number of different forums, I asked politely, I begged, I pleaded, And I got no responses. So I posted a large notice imporrible to miss with red words at the top of the index saying if I got no responses before a date over a month away, i would take it down. I got NO RESPONSES. None. I've been trying very very hard not to take it personally, but the only reasons I can think of for that is that either A) No one visited the site for over a month and therefore did not see the message, B) No one who saw the message wanted the site up and therefore did not eml, or C) There is some truly bizarre conspiracy that stopped any and all emls about keeping the site up and only emls about that from ever reaching my mailbox. I took the site down. I have had to explain numerous times why. I have also explained that I'm planning to put a personal page with my Shan Yu art on it up again, but the fact remains that I can't set up a site based on feedback if I don't get any feedback, and that's what the tent was meant to be. I'm sorry.... I never meant to cause so much distress. I certainly never meant to bring it up again and cause more distress...

I'm really sorry.

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 10:20 PM

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slight amendment to the above post...

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Sorry...you are Tian Ning <:-} I can't keep all these nicks straight. At any rate, I'm sorry.

Posted on Aug 6, 2000, 6:12 PM

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No apologies needed, ya goof!

by Taulai Lepora

I was just once again offering my support for the tent, and giving you the word that my site hasn't been visited all that much, either. You either gotta do it for the love of it yourself, or not do it. And judging from those beautiful drawings, I'd say you love it.

Get back in that saddle, gal!

Posted on Aug 7, 2000, 10:09 AM

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the voldy shirt

by alemeda

is at the web store as is all the new hp merchandise. It has green mist with evil eyes in it.

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 2:22 PM

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I'm giving Lupin a sister...

by Jemima Steptoe

Okay, so I've been contemplating some ideas for eventual HP (or, I should say, Hogwarts, since Harry's not even a proverbial gleam in anyone's eye yet) fanfic, and I needed a female character a few years older than the Jas. Potter gang, and wanted her connected to the books in some familiar way, and I thought, why not give one of the guys a sister? I actually considered sisters for Sirius, and for Snape, but of course I liked the Lupin idea the best. So...

Her name is Irene (pron. eye-REE-NEE), and she is 3 years older than Remus. She's in Ravenclaw, and has a Barn Owl called Copernicus (that's the name he "came with" when 9-year-old Irene found him injured in the woods, nursed him back to health and kept him - there's a whole little story behind that). She's of middling height and figure, with soft, brown hair and grey eyes, a ready smile, and a gentle, wise look to her. Her favorite subjects are Care of Magical Creatures and Defense Against the Dark Arts - for obvious reasons, for she cares very deeply for her little brother and wants to learn as much as she can about his "condition" so she can help him. She's also very knowledgeable about Wizard History, and has a bit of a knack for divination (see, at last, a good divination student!). She has grown up almost completely isolated from Muggles, and knows very little about them. She is inquisitive, imaginative, and very open-minded, in a "There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of..." sort of way. She is not a Quidditch player, but comes out to cheer on her friends on the Ravenclaw team. Anyway, there's an idea of her.

Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 7:21 PM

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Ooo, hey, I like it!

by Cassandra

**Runs for her sketchpad.** You mind if I draw her? I'm tryin' to work on Lupin, too, so I might as well. (I was fibbing, actually. I tried to draw Lupin, and he turned into Ron. Shaggy dog story.)

Hey, I know, I'll ask a guaranteed Lupin fan! D'you think he should have sideburns?

Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 8:34 PM

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Be my guest

by Jemima Steptoe

You're welcome to take a crack at Irene. And no, I wouldn't give Lupin sideburns, but that's just me because I don't find them all that attractive.

Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 9:02 PM

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Good. I didn't think they looked all that good on him either.

by Cassandra

Plus, of course, I just have this big paranoia going about appearing to copy another artist's work.

Thanks! **Rushes off to draw.**

Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 10:43 PM

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This place is getting to be more real than that *other* Hogwarts!

by Taulai

Jemima, as always, you have a real way of making these people instantly real. So when do we get to read more?

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 7:52 PM

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It'll be a while yet...

by Jemima Steptoe

Well, it's going to be a while yet; I'm only in the "thinking things out" stages, and I've got other fanfic that must be gotten through first...

Posted on Aug 5, 2000, 8:08 PM

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Hey guys... it's art

by Sierra Wohlgemuth

Well not really but it's an attempt at art.

This is Sierra having a very nice dream, see look how Harry is so smitten with her... check out his fist of triumph... she likes that.... very much, should I color?



Posted on Aug 3, 2000, 3:55 PM

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I would *love* to see this colored!

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If/when you do that, can we post it on the HP fanart page?

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 7:17 AM

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course n/t

by alemeda

nnn

Posted on Aug 4, 2000, 2:21 PM

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