We are always looking for the next big idea (or even moderately-sized idea) for events—something that can attract a large number of characters be it a hosted event or something else. Please post here if you have suggestions for...

• A one-off event (carnival, dance, flower show, etc.) that appeals to the middle and/or working classes, or to non-humans.
  
• A mini boardwide event such as the snowstorm and spiked tea we've had in the past.
  
• A major boardwide plot that affects characters from all classes and at least three usergroups.
  

The staff will pop in here every time we feel more inspiration is needed—and there might be board contribution stamps on the table for those whose ideas are used!

Please fill in the appropriate application template and post it as a new thread in this forum with the character’s name as the title. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our staff team!

Please be advised: at Charming, we ask that you wait three days between the approval of one application and the posting of the next, OR post your most recent character 3+ times in-character.

For HUMAN Characters:

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For NON-HUMAN Characters:

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For PORTRAIT Characters:

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Welcome to Charming! Once you’ve registered your account (First Last as your username, please!) and read all the supporting info relevant to your character, it’s time to begin the application process.

1. Fill in our application template and post it as a new thread in this forum. If it is unfinished, throw that in the title so we know, but remember to remove it when you’re ready for the staff to take a look ;)

2. A member of our staff team will take a look and either approve it or send you a PM with a couple of housekeeping notes to see to before we can.

3. Once approved, that same member of staff will port your application over into your account profile. This will be the living document that you edit going forward.

4. Sort out your claims! Head on over here to see all the options available, but don’t forget the mandatory Character Directory and the popular PB list.

5. GET POSTING!

The original application is locked after approval and serves as a ‘baseline’ for staff reference. 99.9% of the time, your account profile will be the one looked at by the member base :)

Please be advised: at Charming, we ask that you wait three days between the approval of one application and the posting of the next, OR post your most recent character 3+ times in-character.

Events in the Victorian world were one-time social hubs. From a roleplay perspective, they can help spark creativity and encourage interaction between characters who might not have met otherwise. Member-run events are an important aspect of Charming's community. If you're looking to make one, then you've come to the right place!

Your character might find themselves throwing...

• Balls
  
• Exclusive events for limited audiences
  
• Weddings
  
• Funerals
  

More specific and creative events are likely to garner larger OOC interest, and might include...

• Events targeted at Working Class characters.
  
• Political events. (ex. a garden party to discuss communism)
  
• Sporting events. (ex. a tennis tournament)
  
• Charity events. (ex. a fundraising luncheon)
  
• Seasonal events. (ex. a Guy Fawkes themed event in November)
  

Okay, let's do this!

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To get your event listed reply to the monthly calendar thread with the form found below. Your event will then be added to the calendar.

It is perfectly acceptable and realistic to have multiple events on one day, though two events for the same group of people may end up in competition with each other.

As of May 2020, we have a new event form for you to fill out! All fields are rather the same, but we have added two new features to help streamline some things.

Click below to show a detailed tutorial on how to fill the new fields in the event form out. For examples of existing events, click here.

September 1st (Monday)	Start of Term; Sorting Ceremony & Welcome Feast
September 2nd (Tuesday)	First day of classes
September 12th to 14th (Friday to Sunday)	Quidditch Tryouts
October 11th (Saturday)	Hogsmeade Visit - see documentation for more information.
October 31st (Friday)	Halloween Feast
November 1st (Saturday)	Quidditch Match: Gryffindor vs. Slytherin Results TBA!
November 15th (Saturday)	Hogsmeade Visit - see documentation for more information.
November 23rd (Sunday)	Quidditch Match: Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw Results TBA!
December 6th (Saturday)	Hogsmeade Visit - see documentation for more information.
December 19th (Friday)	Last day of classes before winter holidays.
December 20th (Saturday)	Winter Holidays Begin - students to depart after breakfast.
January 3rd (Saturday)	End of Winter Holidays - students return before dinner.
January 5th (Monday)	Classes Resume
January 12th (Monday)	Optional Apparition Classes Begin: Students who will be 17 before the end of the school year may enroll for a small fee. They continue weekly until April.
January 24th (Saturday)	Hogsmeade Visit - see documentation for more information.
February 7th (Saturday)	Quidditch Match: Ravenclaw vs. Slytherin Results TBA!
February 14th (Saturday)	Hogsmeade Visit - see documentation for more information.
March 8th (Sunday)	Quidditch Match: Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff Results TBA!
April 3rd to April 6th (Friday to Monday)	Easter Holidays
April 21st (Tuesday)	Optional Apparition Testing
April 25th (Saturday)	Quidditch Match: Hufflepuff vs. Slytherin Results TBA!
May 2nd (Saturday)	Hogsmeade Visit - see documentation for more information.
May 9th (Saturday)	Quidditch Match: Ravenclaw vs. Gryffindor Results TBA!
May 13th to 26th (Wednesday to Tuesday)	Hogwarts Examinations take place on weekdays.
May 13th (Wednesday)	O.W.L.: Charms | N.E.W.T.: Defence Against the Dark Arts
May 14th (Thursday)	O.W.L.: Astronomy | N.E.W.T.: Charms
May 15th (Friday)	O.W.L.: Defence Against the Dark Arts | N.E.W.T.: Herbology
May 18th (Monday)	O.W.L.: Herbology | N.E.W.T.: History of Magic
May 19th (Tuesday)	O.W.L.: History of Magic | N.E.W.T.: Potions
May 20th (Wednesday)	O.W.L.: Potions | N.E.W.T.: Transfiguration
May 21st (Thursday)	O.W.L.: Transfiguration | N.E.W.T.: Astronomy
May 22nd (Friday)	O.W.L.: Elective Courses | N.E.W.T.: Elective Courses
May 23rd (Saturday)	Hogwarts Quidditch Cup: Teams TBA! Results TBA!
May 25th (Monday)	O.W.L.: Elective Courses | N.E.W.T.: Elective Courses
May 26th (Tuesday)	O.W.L.: Elective Courses | N.E.W.T.: Elective Courses
May 29th (Friday)	Hogwarts Annual Coming Out Ball
May 30th (Saturday)	End of Term Feast & House Cup Awarded
May 31st (Sunday)	End of term - students to depart after breakfast.

SOME NOTES:

—Third years and higher are allowed to go on Hogsmeade visits. Students who have written permission from their parents/guardians are allowed to visit their families in Hogsmeade if there is a good reason, such as a family emergency, a wedding, or a funeral. For more information on leaving school grounds, click here.

—Since it was considered improper for young ladies to walk about without chaperons, Hogwarts provides chaperons through teachers and Head of Houses as well as other staff members during Hogsmeade visits. They are assigned to a location and whomever wants to go to that particular location will be escorted there in a group. Seeing as the groups could be rather large, it would be easy to escape from the chaperon's view, though is greatly frowned upon and could result in a detention.

—O.W.L.s are tests taken by all fifth years. N.E.W.T.s are tests taken by all seventh years. Students not enrolled in the subject writing on a given day will have that day free of classes, to study for other subjects.

—Quidditch game outcomes (unplayed) are determined by die rolls, coin flips, and player ability.  

—Charming uses house points to determine the winner of the House Cup.

—To apply for a student staff position, please fill out this form and PM it to a staff member, who will then post it up for scoring in the staff forum.  For student quidditch positions, please post in maintenance to claim.

The WG is the Ministry’s group of lawmakers, as well as the highest legal court. Members are appointed no earlier than their thirtieth birthday, and may serve until their death if they so choose. Unless they’re arrested, the one reason they could be fired.

Click below for a list of current members. Even if inactive, they still hold a seat.

Hierarchy

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The Wizengamot is made up of roughly fifty members. This group automatically contains the Minister of Magic, Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and Senior Undersecretary to the Minister. While not all individuals are current Ministry employees, almost all of them are former.

The WG is formally led by the Chief Warlock (which has, on occasion, also been female), though in truth s/he is on equal footing with the Minister of Magic and the Head of the DMLE.

The senior-most regular members of the WG are the Interrogators. They are tasked with leading the prosecution of criminals during the trials the council oversees.

Following that, the body of the Wizengamot is tasked with drafting, debating, and passing the various laws that govern the Wizarding world.

WG scribes are not formally members of the group and have no power beyond writing things down and running errands.

Appointment

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New members must be nominated by the present Minister of Magic or Chief Warlock, but must also be approved by at least 51% of the existing membership. The entire process, from nomination to appointment, can take anywhere from thirty to one-hundred-twenty days, depending on how bogged down they are and whether or not some of the very old members remembered to vote.

Most new Ministers will try to bring in a new face during their first year in Office, both to show he has support and to bring in more support.

Interested?

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Because this is such a dignified position, it requires staff approval, much like prefects. If you/your character is interested, please verify that they meet the following requirements:

• 30+ years of age.
  
• 10+ years in the Ministry of Magic or a vastly notable member of the community.
  
• Non-nobility.
  
• Middle or Upper Class
  
• Reputation of Seven or Higher
  
• A. 1819-1827: Upper Class Pureblood
  
• A. 1835-1841: Pureblood
  
• A. 1849-1855: Most likely period for females, though not only females appointed.
  
• A. 1865-1881: Pureblood or Halfblood with two magical parents.
  
• A. 1865-1884: Upper Class
  
• A. 1865-1884: Fully human—checks for vampirie, veela, and werewolf backgrounds in effect.
  
• A. 1884-Present: Publically non-prejudiced.
  
• Your history records are up-to-date.
  

The A. notes are in placed based upon the prejudices of the leadership at the time applicable.

If you meet the necessary qualifications, please submit the following form to any member of the staff team for assessment. We will get you a reply ASAP!