Fans of Alternity

2 May
No posts.

3 May
No posts.

4 May
Neville can't write any vowels. Lavender praises Padma for helping her avoid boredom.

5 May
Alice lets the Order know what measures they are implementing with their new residents.

6 May
Professor Sinistra makes a few announcements regarding the YPL camping trip. Narcissa lists some of the tasks occupying her. Percy reports on the rash of hexing discussed at the Prefects' meeting.

7 May
Lucius proposes a solution to the hex epidemic. Kingsley continues to cultivate the Sherwood Forest resistance group.

8 May
Seamus congratulates Sally-Anne and Lavender for their incident in Potions. Ron gets lost. Madam Pomfrey scolds Professor Slughorn for sending her so many patients. A disoriented Lavender wants her Mummy.

18 April
Sirius tells Frank where to meet in the St. George's Channel. Ernie knows his dad has been very busy. Ron lives through a chaotic (and web-infested) spring cleaning. Fred and George agree that they worked very hard. Professor Carrow instructs Terry to pack. Seamus likes his holidays with Mr Rosier.

19 April
Terry convinces Professor Carrow to bring him back to Hogwarts. Bellatrix institutes new training requirements for Aurors. Sally-Anne hopes her birthday will fall during term next year.

20 April
Lucius receives a report on the Epping Forest revolt. Nymphadora ruminates on the owls she has been receiving.

21 April
Padma needs to know the Charms assignment. Arthur learns that his co-worker has been convicted of treason. Harry decides to use Hermione to remind him of important dates like birthdays.

22 April
Madam Pomfrey dispels the notion that Professor Carrow might be contagious. Terry is relieved to return to Hogwarts (and Frank places Dean in the comments). Hermione reports to the Oder that she found the Lord Protector extremely unsettling.

23 April
No posts.

24 April
Sirius prepares to depart for the smuggling trip. He also produces another Grim Truth, hoping to use it as a decoy. Neville reacts to being referenced in Sirius's discourse.

4 April
Frank is proud to have fixed up the boat. Terry tests the twins' lock, then reveals that he is really meant to be in Ravenclaw.

5 April
Remus anticipates going to the werewolf camp. Pansy wishes she were not going home. Sally-Anne wants to know who else is staying.

6 April
Draco relates an anecdote about his detentions. Hermione informs the Order that she is to accompany Harry to London. Professor Carrow orders Terry to pack their things for a trip. Kingsley returns from his rendezvous with the Muggleborn refugees. Lucius brings his various interests up to date.

7 April
Padma can't wait for the holiday to start. Madam Pomfrey observes the mood of her charges. Professor Macnair warns his House that he will be away for the holiday. Bellatrix announces that she is pregnant. Hermione discovers that she is supposed to be in Gryffindor. Lee posts for the first time behind the twins' lock, with a clever idea to protect them all.

8 April
Percy searches for his planner. Sirius has found a captain willing to risk the waters around the wards. Sally-Anne believes there are a few other students left at Hogwarts.

9 April
Remus retracts his eagerness to be with the other werewolves. Terry says publicly that he and Amycus Carrow are at Epping Forest (and under the lock, describes more about what they're doing there). Molly cooks up a feast for all her boys. Percy thanks Penelope for sending his planner via Owl Post. Hermione gets a black eye and a warning, courtesy of Draco. Professor Sinistra reviews her plans for the break.

10 April
Lucius arranges an outing in the next week for Pansy to get her kneazle. Sally-Anne explores the castle with a little guidance from Nearly Headless Nick.

21 March
Harry thinks centaurs are strange.

22 March
Seamus speculates on the purpose of Monday's event. Narcissa plans to enjoy her anniversary present from Lucius.

23 March
Neville likes classes being cancelled. Professor McGonagall reminds the students to assemble for the Hunt. Later, Professor Sinistra jots down a note before supper. Sally-Anne is overjoyed to have made it into the Forest. Padma is proud of Parvati's role in the Hunt.

24 March
Hermione reports that Harry and Draco figured out what was served to the Death Eaters at High Table the night before. Bellatrix is struck by improvements to life in the Protectorate. Ernie is still buzzing with the excitement over the Unicorn hunt. Professor Sinistra describes the Hunt in more detail for the benefit of her family who were not present. Terry spent the feast at Professor Carrow's feet.

25 March
Lucius doesn't feel well. Professor McGonagall had nightmares. Arthur had a long conversation with a co-worker about the arrests at the Ministry. Madam Pomfrey shares similar news from St Mungo's. Padma insists that she is not jealous of her twin! Selwyn calls a staff meeting after being announced the new acting head of Protectorate Affairs. Professor Carrow raves about knives. Terry urgently requests Madam Pomfrey's assistance.

26 March
Professor McGonagall announces that she will teach Transfiguration for the time being. Ron arranges an early birthday present for Fred and George. Sally-Anne wonders what Transfiguration was like with Professor McGonagall teaching. Narcissa nurses Lucius, somewhat resentfully. Molly met one of the other villagers with unpleasant results for Ginny.

27 March
No Posts.

7 March
Sirius uses the events of last week to inspire another Grim Truth.

8 March
Bellatrix finds the two missing camp refugees before the Order can do so. Remus points out that his birthday will be this week.

9 March
Lupin is grateful. Seamus reads the Daily Prophet.

10 March
Hermione asks some questions about Terry. Terry begins using his journal again, tentatively. Lucius catches up on the week's events. Fred and George share the results of their Transfiguration detention. Neville visits Lupin for tea.

11 March
Alice updates the Order how the new arrivals are settling in at Moddey Dhoo. By contrast, Arthur describes how the Derby camp welcomed its newest arrival.

12 March
No posts.

13 March
Padma tests out of Flying lessons. Madam Pomfrey puts her young charges back to work. Professor McGonagall frets about an upcoming visit from the Lord Protector. Sally Anne regrets the reassignment of potions partners. Sirius reports in from Bordeaux.

21 February
Hermione lets everyone know she is all right. Madam Pomfrey drafts an announcement.

22 February
Padma alerts everyone to the Prophet article reporting the Derby breakout. Neville would rather talk about the Quidditch game. Arthur also saw the article, especially the part about more people escaping than the Order have found! Lucius has his own opinion on the escapes.

23 February
Sirius did not impress Lucius's business-partner. Madam Pomfrey begs everyone to be more careful in the current climate of medicine shortage.

24 February
Molly can't fathom her twins' latest shenanigans. Amycus Carrow feels good.

25 February
Arthur updates the Order on the search for the additional fugitives from Derby. Lavender is concerned about animal rights (specifically dragons'). Lucius took advantage of his day off, but is back to business. Professor McGonagall announces Hermione's and Dennis' reassignment. Seamus is glad he doesn't have to put up with mudbloods in his common room. Sally-Anne hates February.

26 February
Sirius suggests things to smuggle through the wards. Moaning Myrtle concludes that girls are disgusting.

27 February
Alice introduces Moddey Dhoo's newest (temporary?) residents.

7 February
Sirius catches his breath at home for a bit. Lupin apologizes for snapping at two students. Professor Sinistra has dinner plans.

8 February
No posts.

9 February
Arthur (well, actually Bill) retrieved Sirius's languishing packages from the Central Owl Office.

10 February
Draco wonders why girls are strange, why people think he cheated, and why his parents haven't owled recently. Lucius meets with several likely donors, but some are dodging him. Percy reminds everyone about the Prefects' meeting (and that he is an arse). Penelope wants to burn her books. Fred and George proclaim their innocence regarding Percy's hex.

11 February
Hermione was threatened by Draco, who warned her to stop talking to Harry. Terry tries to make Percy feel better, but winds up verbally fencing with Lucius Malfoy instead.

12 February
Professor Macnair explains some facts about the Forbidden Forest. Ernie reports that his fellow Hufflepuffs are acting weird. Lucius reaffirms his (and everyone's) duty to monitor the journals for sedition. In response, Sirius attempts to divert him with another Grim Truth.

13 February
No Posts.

24 January

Hermione reports that Harry Marvolo is back in the library.

25 January

Sirius has a new correspondent. Professor Sinistra muses about the challenges of star-gazing in winter weather. Megan is doing well in her classes.

26 January

Dennis offers Master Harry some toffees. Sally-Anne finds it strange to be the mentor in Potions, instead of the one getting help. Pansy's birthday is about to arrive and she can afford a Kneazle, but doesn't know how to get one.

27 January

Molly wishes Kingsley a Happy Birthday! So does Sirius. Lucius has decided to take on two new business commitments. Fred and George congratulate Lee Jordan on a stunt well pulled. Sally-Anne hopes Pansy had a good birthday, too.

28 January

Padma thinks the revising group is getting very popular. Seamus is troubled by something Professor Binns said in class. Madam Pomfrey has taken inventory. Susan wants to audition for choir. Professor Carrow announces Lee Jordan's detention.

29 January

Neville grabs a minute to write about his classes. Professor Carrow forces Terry to serve detention with Lee. Sirius asks about Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel, and tells the order more about his owls from Harry. Hermione found a textbook and wants to return it to its owner. Padma thinks Venus is beautiful.

30 January

Owain is not getting a promotion from the Ministry. Lucius doubts Dolores' Umbridge's taste in office decorating and in event planning. Professor Slughorn sends Padma and Wayne Hopkins to the hospital wing. Padma is furious. Seamus receives reassurance from Mr Rosier. Professor Sinistra has solved, at least temporarily, the problem of students without appropriate cold-weather gear. Poppy annotates her list so Sirius can stock what she needs.

10 January

Draco is enjoying AK and is fine with his results on the Potions exam. Harry is upset about Potions and can't believe who he has to kill in AK. Seamus had a run-in with Grant Page, who isn't playing nice in AK. Sally-Anne fixed the problems that Grant caused in the game. Megan is sorry for Susan and enjoying the game - but finding it hard. Neville isn't in the game.

11 January

Sally-Anne points out to Cormac McLaggen that he needs to be less of a whinger. Percy finds the whole AK game inappropriate. Fred and George have some helpful hints for those still in the game. Amycus Carrow has a lot of mad things to say. Pansy is bad at AK. Terry's word of the day is pulverise. Padma isn't sure what's going on, but she's having fun! Susan wants to know who's still in the game. Sally-Anne reports that the game is officially over.

12 January

It turns out Draco Malfoy won AK in terms of points, but Megan Jones stayed in the longest. Boot is in the infirmary again, Hermione says, and Harry has been hanging around the library. Draco thinks AK was brilliant; Ernie thinks it was wizard; people seem to want to do it again. Neville complains about Transfiguration. Seamus is feeling downhearted about AK and classes.

13 January

Bellatrix Lestrange has made a friend.

14 January

Macnair makes his first post! Sirius has sent a shipment of Lazlo Ltd crates for the Order, including a package for McGonagall to see to. Lupin thought he saw Quirrell. Seamus got an encouraging owl from Mr Rosier. Tonks' flat is beginning to shape up. The new, Ministry-approved Quibbler is out, Molly reports... and it's a doozy!

15 January

Owain Pritchard of the Weird Sisters makes his first post; no one really believes it's him at first! Fred and George went to visit Boot in the Hospital wing; Boot is back to his duties. Lucius has his own thoughts on the new and improved Quibbler. Hermione gives us the behind-the-scenes view of Fred and George's visit to Boot. Sally-Anne had a good week.

16 January

Amycus Carrow remembers the Black Dahlia. Percy is enjoying his Charms class. Harry is excited about tomorrow's Quidditch match! Lucius had forgotten about it, but changes his plans to be in town. Sinistra is curious about the Great White Spot of Saturn. Lavender is pretty excited that Owain Pritchard, the Owain Pritchard, is posting!

Please remember - this post just summarizes some of the major plot points of this term. In order to get a full sense of the game, it's best to read every post.

• The students arrived at Hogwarts on 01 September to find that they were assigned journals. We also learn that the Order of the Phoenix has found a way to lock some entries in the journals - entries prefixed with ORDER ONLY. McGonagall is the headmistress and a double agent - a member of the Order and a Death Eater - loyal to the Order.
• All the characters' introductions are listed in the recap post for the first week, but it's most important to know that Harry was originally sorted into Gryffindor, but Lord Voldemort intervened and moved him into into Slytherin. Nevertheless, he started making friends across Houses. Draco and Harry apparently grew up side by side, based on Lucius' paternal behavior.
• The Philosopher's Stone was stolen from Gringotts, and Bellatrix is heading up the investigation.
• There was a fairly major kerfuffle over someone pouring mud in Percy's bed. It was revealed to be the twins, and they were punished, but not before Hermione got in trouble for standing up for herself (in this world, she's a Mudblood slave in the Hogwarts library - and a member of the Order already).
• During their first flying lesson, Draco stole Neville's Remembrall - and Harry made him return it, catching Professor Slughorn's eye to become Slytherin Seeker.
• Hermione and Terry Boot, who is the Mudblood slave of Amycus and Alecto Carrow, had been posting too publicly. Lucius Malfoy called them out on it and forced McGonagall to punish Hermione severely - sleeping in the hallway, 'Filthy Mudblood' emblazoned on her forehead, bread and water, and serving at the Head Table and doing menial chores.
• Something happened involving Draco, Neville, Harry, Ron and Hermione down a forbidden corridor, but none of them spoke too candidly about it, except to make clear that a three-headed dog was definitely involved.
• Everyone, not just the muggle-borns, find the Carrows scary.
• As a result of idle speculation, Theodore Nott, Harry, and Draco bribed Hermione to let them prick her and see her blood (it's red, not brown). This caused an enormous outburst of controversy.
• Sirius began publishing a series of journal entries called the 'Grim Truth.' He continued throughout the term.
• There seem to be shortages in Britain, of luxuries if nothing else. This is most apparent in Lucius and Molly Weasley's entries, although for very different reasons - Lucius is on several commerce committees, whereas Molly has to make ends meet.
• There is a Sanctuary for Muggle-borns on a southern island; Alice and Frank Longbottom are involved with it, as is Arthur, who works as a Ministry official in the camps for Muggles and so on.
• Regulus Black's hand was cut off by the Lord Protector, although the circumstances are unclear; eventually, he came back from convalescing with a hook hand.
• Order Only can be used for more purposes than just communication - they can even hijack the comments on Lucius Malfoy's posts!
• The Quibbler was shut down for several months for attempting to sensationalize the Grim Truth, and for a time, Xenophilius Lovegood and his daugher Luna went to live with Molly and Arthur Weasley - driving them up a wall.
• Lupin seems to be isolated from the Order, and very sad; they don't trust him, believing him to be a collaborator. (He works as the groundskeeper, doing both Filch and Hagrid's jobs.)
• Bellatrix Lestrange has a daughter, Hydra, who is a bit younger than Harry and Draco; she is quite concerned with the quality of her tutelage. Could Hydra be a little rebel? Perhaps...
• After an incident where a Muggle-born child was given to werewolves, Lupin was seriously hurt trying to stop it and had to be saved by Frank and Alice Longbottom; the Order still didn't fully trust him.
• Neville was hexed to insult everyone, which set off a discussion of the Imperius curse among students, who had varied ideas about its morality.
• It turns out that Pansy Parkinson is quite the curious little rebel regarding Muggles, which results in her going round after round with Lucius and McGonagall (whose public and private perspectives on the situation differ quite a lot).
• Halloween turned into quite a hullaballoo: there was indeed a troll in the dungeon, and the Lord Protector was visiting, adding another level of intensity to the proceedings. The event played out as in Harry Potter canon, but with more students attending - and Hermione was blamed for 'luring' Harry into a trap.
• Harry received Dennis Creevey as a Mudblood slave present from his Father on Halloween. Everyone found Dennis quite creepy, as he would not allow Harry to befriend him, but instead acted like a house-elf.
• Harry's broom went missing prior to his first Quidditch match (he only found it later, in Lupin's pumpkin patch), which was probably responsible for how it flipped out during the match.
• Quirrell has apparently been seen skulking around the castle, presumably ticked that he was fired from the Muggle Studies position to make way for Alecto Carrow.
• For the week prior to the Quidditch match, Boot had been transfigured into a dog by the Carrows and cared for by Fred and George.
• Alice and Frank Longbottom are pregnant!
• Bellatrix is in charge of cleaning up New Wizarding London, not just the hunt for the Philosopher's Stone's thief.
• Pansy's mum is revealed to be "ill" - that is, extremely alcoholic. Pansy spends much of the term worrying about her, and Lucius uses her as a technique to keep Pansy in line.
• Nymphadora Tonks had a terrible time finding work throughout the term due to her half-blood status, and eventually became employed as a janitor at the Ministry.
• Sally-Anne Perks organized a chess tournament, which many students played in.
• The professors are allowed to perform the Cruciatus curse on students, as Professor Carrow did so on Wayne Hopkins. Eventually, this leads to the decision that the Head Boy and Head Girl should also be allowed to use the Cruciatus Curse as a punishment - a decision that Percy Weasley opposes, despite his frequent kowtowing to the Lord Protector's regime.
• The Carrows played a nasty trick on Terry Boot, making his clothes disappear in the Great Hall during meals - just one of many ways that they make his life miserable (later they almost drown him and cause him to get pneumonia.)
• Pansy Parkinson began throwing music parties, as she's gotten more and more into music as time goes on.
• Kingsley Shacklebolt is apparently leading a troupe of actors through Britain, performing as he goes, and is in the Order.
• Harry, Teddy Nott, and Draco melted Ernie Macmillan's cauldron in an ill-fated attempt to study for Professor Slughorn's killer Potions exam at the end of term.
• Penelope Clearwater and Percy Weasley appear to be dancing around each other, socially speaking.
• Lucius Malfoy threw an enormous Christmas party; many people attended, including all the Death Eaters (McGonagall too), Seamus and his guardian, Harry, Draco, Pansy, Hydra and others.
• Sally-Anne's foster family, unlike Seamus', seemed to be using her as an unpaid nanny. (Seamus' guardian gave him everything.)
• The Weasleys spent Christmas with Charlie at the Stornoway Dragon Reserve, and they discovered that the dragons have something to do with the wards covering Britain.
• Draco got a Nimbus 2001 for Christmas; he and Harry apparently also found the Mirror of Erised at Buckingham Palace over the hols. In response, Harry owled Sirius, and they are now in contact talking about his parents (Harry knew that Sirius, who's behind the Grim Truth posts, knew his parents due to a not-so-fortuitous earlier meeting).
• Throughout the term, Sirius attempts to follow through on Dumbledore's plan to smuggle wands into Britain via France, working undercover as "Heinrich Lazlo," using bribery and any other means necessary. Unfortunately, when he was caught he was almost back to square one, having to Transfigure a corpse into Lazlo's "body." He only managed to get a run of the mill importing business going - no wands