NEWS FLASH: Are you a huge Harry Potter fan? Do you love Harry Potter Role-Playing?

Well if you do, how would you like to network yourself and meet face to face with the in-real-life role players behind the Official Harry Potter Role-Playing Club?

The Official Harry Potter Role-Playing Club is about to celebrate their third anniversary of being a group of Harry Potter fans that have a passion and thrill for writing, acting, singing, drawing, and other forms of art. The HPRPC consists of a group of talented individuals who wish to inspire those who share the same love for Harry Potter RP-ing as well as the masterful novels of J.K. Rowling. It was established in October 26th, 2004 by the founder, Cho Chang©. It was a difficult task for her to keep the group rolling and continue on with a great online-gaming tradition of role-playing. The only reason this Club has lasted for so long is because of the great members that help make it magical. With their imaginative esteem and profound creative/descriptive writing, the HPRPC has networked with hundreds and even thousands of HP fans and rp-ers.

Now it is time for the IRL (in-real-life) Harry Potter Role-Players to step out and meet those just like them. It will be a great networking experience and loads of fun. There will be Harry Potter discussions and even picture taking moments. If this plan is seen through, it will most likely be either Spring of 2008 and/or Summer of 2008.

Please take this poll in consideration:
Choose one of the following major United States cities that is closest to you. If you would like to suggest another, just post that as "OTHER" with the city of your choice.

Los Angeles, California
Seattle, Washington
Houston, Texas
Chicago, Illinois
New York City, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C.
Orlando, Florida
OTHER

So far the top results are:

New York City, NY

Los Angeles, CA

Seattle, WA

followed by Chicago, IL

Thank you for reading the blog and taking the HPRPC poll. We hope to get the results in soon and finalize the decision with three of the major U.S. cities voted.

Have a magical day and we hope to see you in person soon. Keep the HP pride alive.

Sophia Cho Chang©
Founder of HPRPC

P.S. In regards to the U.K. I hope I can do that as well, but I am not sure about other HPRPC members. On the other hand, I know a couple of members that would go to London and Oxford within heart beat.

And in regards to Chicago, IL., I hope to make it to Terminus, a Harry Potter conference. It will be held August 7-11.  

P.S.S. In regards to other locations in California (such as San Fransisco, San Diego, Anaheim), I can do those anytime. I am a California girl after all. So watch out for my Local Visits. ^__^

Description: The Official HPRPC is looking for role-players to fill in characters that are needed for the Group. Just for now, we need characters with the last name A-J.

The characters are: Stewart Ackerley, Malcolm Baddock, Katie Bell, Edward Carmichael, Amycus Carrow, Vincent Crabbe, Denis Creevey, Roger Davies, Fleur Delacour, Ethan Derrick, Cedric Diggory, Emma Dobbs, Albus Dumbledore, Kevin Entwhistle, Victoria Frobisher, Anthony Goldstein, Gregory Goyle, Fenrir Greyback, Geoffrey Hooper, Angelina Johnson, Hestia Jones, Megan Jones, Lee Jordan, Andrew Kirke, Viktor Krum, Bellatrix Lestrange, Rodolphus Lestrange, Gilderoy Lockhart, Xenophilius Lovegood, Remus Lupin, Ernie MacMillan, Lauren Madley, Lucius Malfoy...more to come

For information about these characters, go see The Harry Potter Lexicon.

Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old (as proof, please show your IRL profile); this if for a caution to all HPRP-ers due to internet fraud
- Have at least 1 year of ORPG experience or creative writing experience
- Must know how to type English properly; bonus if you know British terms
- Must be devoted and must be online and active at least 3 times a week
- Most of all, know the character in and out (so you must have read the book and watched the movies)

Please send in your IRL profile, a HPRP resume, a one-paragraph rp thread. Thank you.

Greetings fellow Harry Potter Role-Player,

I have been Harry Potter Role-Playing for a good eight years of my school career. I started when I was a freshman in high school and that was 1999-2000. Back then, it was the nerdy thing to do. I was and still am a great creative writer.

What people do now know is that Harry Potter Role-Playing is a theoretical game of creative and descriptive writing (similar to those of script and literature). It helps with acting skills due to the improvisation. It helps build up character in a person.

Through the years the term, "role-playing" has gotten a negative notoin and that is with the internet term of "cybering." And there are those who play to those rule, but the true role-player is an outstanding writer who gets their real life self out of the character they are portraying. It is somewhat like an alter-ego and it is definitely based on acting skills and imagination.

I am enthusiastically happy to say that the "Official Harry Potter Role-Playing Club" was established on October 26, 2004. Over the couple of years the Club has flourished and hit all four corners of the United States as well as various parts of the world including the United Kingdom, of course.

And I have been around since: September 1, 2004. I don't want to say that I am the founder of Harry Potter Role-Playing on Myspace, but I did get the crucial first step. It is thanks to those who I have been working along with. You know who you are and you lot mean so much to me. It is thanks to our group effort and team work that we have gotten thus far.

Cheers to all,
Cho Chang of Ravenclaw

In-Real-Life Fun Times w/ Choey!
I lurve you ALL! *muah*

Places Sophia Cho Chang© has gone to visit her loved ones- the Official Harry Potter Role-Players:

The West Coast:
Orange County, California

The South: 
Houston, Texas
Alabama  
Florida

The East Coast:
Northern Virginia
Washington D.C.

Places Choey needs to go:
The West Coast:  Los Angeles and San Fransisco, California
The Northwest Coast: Seattle, Washington 
The Midwest: Chicago, Illinois
The East Coast: Manhattan, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia
The United Kingdom: London and Oxford, England 

Cho Chang©'s scheduled stops:
Thanksgiving 2007: San Fransisco, California (maybe)
Winter 2007: Beijing, China; Taipei, Taiwan
Spring 2008: Chicago, Illinois

Summer 2008:
May- London, England; Paris, France; Rome, Italy
August- New York City, New York; Los Angeles, California

 

Visiting the ones close to home
(So-Cal & The O.C.)
 

 

Visiting some Slytherins and Ravenclaws
(Summer Roadtrip in the South):

  

 

 

 

Visiting some Gryffindors
(Christmas in D.C. & Nor-Virg):
 

 

Who is next???
Where in the world is Choey?
*Snickers*

Cho Chang© wrote:

Harry Potter, the boy who lived, is now a worldwide known name due to J. K. Rowlings best-selling Harry Potter book series. Terms such as muggle, defense against the dark arts, and horcrux have made their way in to the mainstream vocabulary of Rowlings readers. The story of Harry Potter is about an average eleven-year-old boy, who is introduced to a magical world and learns how to become a wizard through spells and enchantments learned at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He goes through a trial of adventures that involve life-threatening encounters with an evil dark lord in the Chamber of Secrets, a battle in a graveyard of Little Hangleton, the main lobby of the Ministry of Magic, and Harry even finds danger in his very own school. It is because of these adventures of good versus evil, so many readers around the world are curious about the art of magic and its practice. Currently the magic of Harry Potter, which includes sorcery, séances, and the supernatural, is considered a neo-pagan religion or even a cult. Many now wonder what effects Rowlings books will have on readers.

Harry Potter is a worldwide fad that gets many involved in the practice and belief of magic. There are thousands and perhaps even millions of Harry Potter fans around the world that get deeply involved. Fans range from the United States and United Kingdom, throughout all Western culture, to China and the Philippines of the East. Most of the readers are children and young adults; on the other hand there are adults and senior citizens who read the books as well (Wood, 2001). It is actually due to Harry Potter that I am now curious about the practice of witchcraft and neo-pagan religions, in particular Wicca. Before getting started on the neo-Pagan religion of Harry Potter in the mainstream society, the background of the main character must be known.

Background Information of Harry Potter:

"Being tagged is part of a game... Once you've been tagged, you have to write a blog with 6 weird things or habits about yourself... In the end, you choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names... Don't forget to leave a comment that tells them "you are tagged" in some way, shape, or form... And that for directions, they should read your latest blog... Try not to tag someone that has already been tagged"

I've been tagged by...Alex, Alexis, Ashley, Bret, Sophia

1. I have an obsession for Quidditch.

2. I wish I was better at Herbology. *buries her face in the palm of her hands* It's like Biology!

3. I like Muggles. Hence I study anthropology. *chuckles to herself* 

4. Sirius Black is my favourite. So is Snuffles.

5. I wish I was bi. Luna! Where are you! *slaps Luna's bum* Pansy!! *slaps Pansy's bum too*

6. I will always love Oliver Wood.

I'm tagging:

-Luna Lovegood

-Pansy Parkinson

-Roger Davies  

-Sirius Black

-Oliver Wood

- Peter Pevensie

Sign My Guestbook

Which is actually a Blog, but hey... It's Myspace! *laughs*

If you would like to leave your information down (such as email, AIM sn, etc), please do so.

For Role Players ONLY!

Thank you!

 

Greetings all HPRPG-ers.

I was wondering if any of you have AIM?
Coz I do, so if you'd like to talk to me there. And we can party.

Hogwarts: Northern England The largest school of magic in the world. Students enrolled: over 1000. Faculty employed: approximately 20. Hogwarts: A History: "Hogwarts was founded over a thousand years ago - the precise date is uncertain - by the four greatest wizards of the age. The four school houses are named after them: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. They built this castle together, far from prying Muggle eyes, for it was an age when magic was feared by common people and witches and wizards suffered much persecution. For a few years, the founders worked in harmony together, seeking out youngsters who showed signs of magic and bringing them up to the castle to be educated. But then disagreements sprang up between them. A rift began to grow between Slytherin and the others. Slytherin wished to be more selective about the students admitted to Hogwarts. He believed that magical learning should be kept within all-magic families. He disliked taking students of Muggle parentage, believing them to be untrustworthy. After a while, there was a serious argument on the subject between Slytherin and Gryffindor, and Slytherin left the school. Reliable historical sources tell us this much, but these honest facts have been obscured by the fanciful legend of the Chamber of Secrets. The story goes that Slytherin had built a hidden chamber in the castle, of which the others knew nothing. Slytherin, according to the legend, sealed the Chamber of Secrets so that none would be able to open it until his own true heir arrived at the school. The heir alone would be able to unleash the horror within and purge the school of all who were unworthy to study magic." Hogwarts School Song: ...Hogwarts Hogwarts Hoggy Warty Hogwarts Teach us something please Whether we be old and bald or young with scabby knees Our heads could do with filling with some interesting stuff For now they're bare and full of air Dead flies and bits of fluff So teach us things worth knowing Bring back what we've forgot Just do your best we'll do the rest and learn until our brains all rot... Faculty of Hogwarts: Headmaster Prof. Albus Dumbledore: Long slivery hair, sparkly blue eyes, and half-moon spectacles. Seems to love muggles and particularly muggle candy (lemon drop). Transfiguration/Head of Gryffindor House/Deputy Headmistress Prof. Minerva McGonagall: A strict and clever witch with her hair usually tied up in a bun. Someone who at first glance is definitely not someone to cross. Charms/Head of Ravenclaw House Prof. Flitwick: A tiny little wizard who likes sugary things to drink (cherry syrup and soda with ice and umbrella) and seems very pleasant. Potions/Head of Slytherin House Prof. Severus Snape: A greasy haired teacher who teaches down in the dungeons. Has a special loathing he saves just for Harry. Herbology/Head of Hufflepuff House Prof. Sprout: A short witch who is a prime expert on herbology. Always seems to have dirt under her fingernails, and definitely doesn't need help from Lockhart on putting casts on Whomping Willows. History of Magic Prof. Binns: A ghost who's most exciting thing in his life is walking through the chalkboard. Only ghost who teaches at Hogwarts. Gamekeeper/Care of Magical Creatures Prof. Rubeus Hagrid: A half giant, but one of the best friends that Harry has ever had. Has a strange likeness for large and savage beasts. Defense Against the Dark Arts (deceased) Prof. Quirrel: A stuttering wizard with a large turban. Is said to have met a couple of vampires and had some nasty trouble with a hag. Defense Against the Dark Arts (lost his memory; found at St. Mungos) Prof. Gilderoy Lockhart: Someone who definitely needs to puncture his ego. Loves himself, seems to have great fashion sense, and definitely a person who loves to brag. Defense Against the Dark Arts (resigned) Prof. Remus Lupin: A werewolf, but the favorite DADA teachers that Harry has had. Battered robes, and looks like a good hex would finish him off. Defense Against the Dark Arts ("Kissed" by Dementor) Prof. Alastor "Mad-eye" Moody also known as Barty Crouch Jr. with a flask of Polyjuice: A shock blue magical eye, capable of seeing through solid objects. A wooden peg, and someone who is seriously against the dark arts. Defense Against the Dark Arts (Gone mad) Prof. Dolores Umbridge: A toad-like woman whose sole purpose at Hogwarts was to take control. She became High Inquisitor, then Headmistress. Quidditch Instructor Madam Hooch: A yellow-eyed with with fly-away like hair. Strict, but otherwise good natured. Nurse Madam "Poppy" Pomfrey: Very much into details. Makes sure that everyone is always fed the nastiest things that she can find for medicine. Fusses about 99f her life. Librarian Madam Pince: A strict librarian, like most, who doesn't like to have children in her library. Astronomy Prof. Sinistra Arithmancy Prof. Vector Divination Prof. Sibyll Trelawney: At first sight, an oversized insect. Big glasses, and, theorized by Harry, Ron, and Hermione, a complete fraud, which is are to argue. Divination Firenze: A centaur that lived in the Forbidden Forest, but got banished from there because he took this job for Dumbledore. He is a good looking Centaur that, the girls think, looks good. Caretaker Argus Filch: A squib that is determined to get any student detention. Seems very interested in hanging kids by shackles on his office wall... Courtesy of www.mugglenet.com

Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher: Hogwarts is currently applying for a new teacher (See the addvertisement section in The Daily Prophet) Professors taught at Hogwarts: 1989- Prof. Quarrel 1990- Prof. Quarrel 1991- Prof. Lockhart 1992- Prof. Lupin 1993- Prof. Moody 1994- Prof. Umbridge Set Book: The Dark forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble Equipment: Wand Defense Against the Dark Arts is one of the core subjects at Hogwarts. The purpose of this subject is to teach the students to recognize, and defend themselves against, all kinds of perpetrators of the dark arts, evil creatures as well as wizards and witches who have turned to the dark side. In order to defend themselves, the students must be able to understand the creatures and spells they might encounter at a later stage. They will therefore see a demonstration on spiders of The Three Unforgivable Curses: The Imperius Curse (Imperio), The Cruciatus Curse (Crucio) and The Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra). These are some of the other topics that are taught in this course: Boggarts are shape-shifters. They can take on any form that will frighten its victim the most. Boggarts prefer dark, enclosed spaces, and can therefore often be found in lockers, wardrobes and basements. To be able to fight it off it is important to enter a certain state of mind: The Riddikulus spell is most effective when combined with laughter. Thus the Boggarts weapon can be used against it by imagining a laughable and non-authorative shape. Cornish Pixies are electric blue, and approximately eight inches high. They can also be recognized by the pointed faces, shrill voices and a tendency to wreak havoc on their immediate surroundings. Although not evil as such, they can be terribly annoying in small groups and quite dangerous when encountered in large numbers. Grindylows are also commonly known as Water demons. It can be encountered in different shades of green, and often blends in with seaweed at its local habitat. The trick to fight a Grindylow is to break its grip. Its fingers are very long and strong, but at the same time very brittle. A Hinkypunk is a small creature seemingly made of wisps of smoke. Though frail and weak in body, they lure travellers into bogs where they drown. The Hinkypunk manages this by carrying a lantern that is easily mistaken for a friendly guiding light, through the treacherous landscape. The Kappa is commonly found in Mongolia. It is a water-dweller that resembles a scaly monkey. With webbed hands it strangles unwitting bypassers. How to treat werewolf bites. The werewolf (gr. lykanthropos, lit. "man-wolf") is not necessarily an evil person. Its lack of control when in the state of wolf, however, makes the skin-changer dangerous to his or her environments. Not only can the immediate damages from its bite be dangerous enough in itself, but if not treated within a certain amount of time, the person bitten is in danger of becoming a werewolf as well. Favourite DADA professor: Professor Lupin believes in a more practical approach to teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts. He was the best DADA professor Hogwarts had in years. He taught everything from boggarts to hinkypunks. He also taught Harry Potter how to do the Patronus Charm, which is rather difficult for any young wizard to achieve. And Harry has succeeded in it so well that he received full marks on his DADA O.W.Ls. By the way, his Patronus form is of a stag (Prongs) while mine is a swan.