Recap for the week of September 01, year 1
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alt_fen01 September
Professor McGonagall welcomed Hogwarts students to the journal system. Moaning Myrtle made her issues known. Hermione talked about her new circumstances working in the Hogwarts library. Sirius' first post elicited angry rejection from Harry and spatting with Lupin. Lupin and Hermione hit it off. McGonagall clarified "Order Only" posting. Ron, shocked at how easy the Sorting was, started making friends with Harry and made the Weasley boys proud by getting sorted into Gryffindor. Harry can't explain any of the odd goings-on surrounding the Sorting, and the peanut gallery has lots of opinions about where he should have been ultimately placed. Penelope Clearwater was not impressed by any of the goings-on. Draco didn't think that Harry and Ron should be friends. Lucius seemed to feel paternal towards both Draco and Harry. Sirius asked McGonagall how Harry got put in Slytherin. Fred and George felt upstaged.
02 September
Neville wondered where he can get food for Trevor. Hannah Abbott was enjoying school and chatted with Hermione about it. Myrtle was irritated. Hannah was irrepressible. Harry had trouble in Transfiguration; Lucius Malfoy and Lupin both gave him advice, and Ron sympathized. Lupin had something to give Fred and George. Hannah liked Herbology. Sirius and Lupin were not getting along. Hermione told Ron and Neville about her situation, but Percy warns them off. Lucius had an exhausting day - something to do with Gringotts.
03 September
Hermione posted her word of the day. Someone poured mud on Percy's bed; Percy accused Ron, then Hermione, and the twins thought it was hilarious; eventually McGonagall stepped in.
04 September
McGonagall announced the twins' punishment for their prank, but Lucius Malfoy took her to task in the comments for giving Hermione a journal. Percy pompously apologized to Ron. Hermione posted a defense of herself. Hannah was bored and conversed with Neville. Harry succeeded in Transfiguration, finally; he talked about it with Draco and with Ron and Neville (at least, until Lucius stepped in). Draco also updated us on his life.
05 September
Fred and George apparently enjoyed their detention. Harry enjoyed double Potions with Professor Slughorn. Lucius announced that the journals were being disseminated to expatriate wizards, and posted an excerpt from the Daily Prophet. Neville is having a tough time with transfiguration. Terry Boot posted enigmatically, and refused to respond to anyone but Hermione.
06 September
Sirius and McGonagall developed a plan to feed bad information to the Death Eaters. Neville saw something bad and asked to talk to Percy about it. Hermione requested bruise salve. Percy lectured the first-years. Regulus Black received a journal, discussing it with Lucius and Lupin. Lupin found a cat. Albus Dumbledore suddenty got back into contact! Sirius posted his thoughts on recent goings-on at Hogwarts and thereby connected with Hermione.
07 September
Lucius discussed the prodigals. McGonagall complained about the Week from Hell. Sirius tried to get in contact with Regulus. Someone brought Hermione a new bedspread. Arthur, Molly and McGonagall talked about Percy. Narcissa reached out to Regulus.
Professor McGonagall welcomed Hogwarts students to the journal system. Moaning Myrtle made her issues known. Hermione talked about her new circumstances working in the Hogwarts library. Sirius' first post elicited angry rejection from Harry and spatting with Lupin. Lupin and Hermione hit it off. McGonagall clarified "Order Only" posting. Ron, shocked at how easy the Sorting was, started making friends with Harry and made the Weasley boys proud by getting sorted into Gryffindor. Harry can't explain any of the odd goings-on surrounding the Sorting, and the peanut gallery has lots of opinions about where he should have been ultimately placed. Penelope Clearwater was not impressed by any of the goings-on. Draco didn't think that Harry and Ron should be friends. Lucius seemed to feel paternal towards both Draco and Harry. Sirius asked McGonagall how Harry got put in Slytherin. Fred and George felt upstaged.
02 September
Neville wondered where he can get food for Trevor. Hannah Abbott was enjoying school and chatted with Hermione about it. Myrtle was irritated. Hannah was irrepressible. Harry had trouble in Transfiguration; Lucius Malfoy and Lupin both gave him advice, and Ron sympathized. Lupin had something to give Fred and George. Hannah liked Herbology. Sirius and Lupin were not getting along. Hermione told Ron and Neville about her situation, but Percy warns them off. Lucius had an exhausting day - something to do with Gringotts.
03 September
Hermione posted her word of the day. Someone poured mud on Percy's bed; Percy accused Ron, then Hermione, and the twins thought it was hilarious; eventually McGonagall stepped in.
04 September
McGonagall announced the twins' punishment for their prank, but Lucius Malfoy took her to task in the comments for giving Hermione a journal. Percy pompously apologized to Ron. Hermione posted a defense of herself. Hannah was bored and conversed with Neville. Harry succeeded in Transfiguration, finally; he talked about it with Draco and with Ron and Neville (at least, until Lucius stepped in). Draco also updated us on his life.
05 September
Fred and George apparently enjoyed their detention. Harry enjoyed double Potions with Professor Slughorn. Lucius announced that the journals were being disseminated to expatriate wizards, and posted an excerpt from the Daily Prophet. Neville is having a tough time with transfiguration. Terry Boot posted enigmatically, and refused to respond to anyone but Hermione.
06 September
Sirius and McGonagall developed a plan to feed bad information to the Death Eaters. Neville saw something bad and asked to talk to Percy about it. Hermione requested bruise salve. Percy lectured the first-years. Regulus Black received a journal, discussing it with Lucius and Lupin. Lupin found a cat. Albus Dumbledore suddenty got back into contact! Sirius posted his thoughts on recent goings-on at Hogwarts and thereby connected with Hermione.
07 September
Lucius discussed the prodigals. McGonagall complained about the Week from Hell. Sirius tried to get in contact with Regulus. Someone brought Hermione a new bedspread. Arthur, Molly and McGonagall talked about Percy. Narcissa reached out to Regulus.
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Date: 2008-09-09 11:24 pm (UTC)*admires the shiny newness of it all*
*clears throat and ducks as the echo bounces around overhead*
I sense that this is a large and rather empty room so far, built for the crowds who will surely come along, but as yet a bit on the lonely side.
Anyone home?
I'm here only to say how much I'm enjoying the emerging story. I'm especially keen on the doubtful bits in this moment when we have only hints at backstory and context.
The writing is, as I expected, great. I didn't know how much I'd missed the tight exchanges and sharp dialogue in Nocturne Alley, but this reminds me so powerfully of that. I get chills now and then reading these posts!
I'm duly curious about Harry and Regulus, but the real pleasure for me is in not knowing what to expect of Lupin. Thank you for giving him an important and strongly ambiguous role!
And while I'm offering thanks: thank you, players, for putting this together. I can't wait to read more!
ETA to the moderator: this summary post is fabulous. I know it will be a tremendous amount of work to keep up this level of detail and coverage, but I'll be so grateful to you if you continue!
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Date: 2008-09-10 02:16 am (UTC)Yes - I created this community in hopes that people would be interested in following along and, possibly, using it as a discussion area. I know that all the players are really enjoying any and all feedback we've been getting - I'm sure everyone will be thrilled to read this.
I'm also sure that it reminds you of NA because many of us were NA players! No, I won't tell you who. ;)
Also - I'm going to try to continue to post summaries, although it's possible they'll get less detailed as time goes on. I'll do my best, since it also helps me remember what happened when!