After much deliberation, it was concluded that the birth of a new site would be taken into effect on October sixteenth in the year two thousand and seven. As every diligent administrator can concur, constructing a forum with dreams of the ultimate success is difficult work, and more often than most we find these forums shut down for countless reasons of pretexts. With the desire to promptly assemble a distinctive Harry Potter role-playing forum for the usage of varying writers inhabiting the entire globe, Hogwarts : A Legend was thrust into the open to achieve a goal that is often sought but never complete; an amelioration of writing skills. We solemnly and willingly open our arms to embrace all levels of skill, never once prejudice against the weak, nor favouring the already enhanced. Every member is apt and alacritous to assist any inquiry given, and it is with this generosity and compassion that strive the punctual attendance of our members.
Time is seemingly endless here, like an hourglass whose sand slowly drips from the top, forming the tiny sandpit at the bottom, but is continually replenished. Flee away from the troubles at home, the tedious supply of schoolwork, and express yourself through the actions of your characters. Allow yourself that liberty that you may seem pointlessly deprived of by conversing with beings you never thought you would come into contact with. The administration team is constantly concocting new activities for your pure enjoyment, and the plots have been taken into effect with enthusiasm. New skins, new plots, new events, new members - you name it! It’s new every few months, sometimes even sooner. So with these enticing details and a bit of background information, why further prolong your absence from the site? All of the information necessary for your immediate attention concerning your entrance into the site can be located on the side bar under Useful Links. Join today and enter the growing family that never falters. We always have your back.
WELCOME TO Hogwarts : A Legend
•• where we run into forever
"Talk about sporadic! The calendar definitely says it's summer, but it sure doesn't feel like it with the weather we've been having! Temperatures are bouncing back and forth from the mid twenties to the mid teens. Don't let the weather's uncertainty stop you from hitting the beach or your local pool, though! The clouds will make up their mind eventually, and soon we can give the proper hello to the sunshine. Thanks for tuning in with us today!"
The Daily Prophet (1 sub-board) The Daily Prophet provides the best and up-to-date information on current events happening within the wizarding world. This will very much be concerning the events that take place throughout Hogwarts as well as the open wizarding world. [News and Announcements WILL be posted here]
Character Information (5 sub-boards) Please read this board as soon as you've joined! This board is for newcomers to Hogwarts: A Legend and they must all check these sections, get sorted, and finish their character's biography. Please note that we do have a 24 hour guarantee, meaning that your application will be replied to within that time frame!
Help, Feedback and Information (4 sub-boards) If you are puzzled on what to do, or even how to role play, then come here and post a thread - you'll get a reply within 24 hours guaranteed! Inside is a small board filled with guides to the site, site information, how to do certain things, and much, much more. Should you find a question that remains unanswered, please don't hesitate to PM an Admin!
Character Accessories (8 sub-boards) There are many branches to a character, including their family, friends, personality, etc. This board is entirely dedicated to your character(s)! Post character plots, character relationships, journal entries, photos, and an assortment of different threads that will better enhance ideas and perspectives about your character.
General (5 sub-boards) Anything can happen within this board. Whether you are overcome by immense boredom or otherwise desire some place to chat other than the crowded chatbox, this is the place to uphold all conversations and discussions. Inside are competitions, graphics, debates, and free space to do as you choose. Do not shy away from expressing yourself within this board, for all are welcome to post!
The Graphics Corner (5 sub-boards) Graphics is a major part of any forum, composing almost as an essential for all members and their characters. This board is entirely dedicated to the graphic cause, whether that be posting in the showcase for critique or filling in graphic requests, which are also available for those who struggle with the assortment of photoshop programs. There is a graphics team of members who are always willing to help out fill request or answer questions.
Affiliation and Advertising (4 sub-boards) As much as we all love HaL, we know that there are thousands of other sites out there that members are also a part of and are in need of more members. ALL AND ANY ADVERTISING GOES INSIDE THIS BOARD! Please do not send unnecessary mass PMs to random people amongst the site or in the chatbox. Post here! We accept affiliation requests as well. This board is GUEST FRIENDLY.
Absences and Intros (1 sub-board) New to the site? Come and introduce yourself to the forum, for more than likely you are sure to receive some sort of response from our many active and friendly members - particularly the admins. We welcome all and any members, so do not hesitate to introduce yourself! Also, if you will be absent for a while, please notify the board inside this thread stating when you are leaving and when you are expected back. With a legitimate excuse, you will be exempt from classes.
WANTED - Roleplay Classifieds! (2 sub-boards) Hogwarts : A Legend is an exceedingly large site with several boards containing countless amounts of threads. There are always people willing to role-play with others, and because of the size of our community, some threads are left unanswered. All unanswered threads shall be placed here, should you like to resurrect them, please contact an administrator. What you can also do in this board is seek someone to role-play with or open threads to reply to. If you are at the request of creating a "thread tracker", please check the sub board!
The Remembrall (7 sub-boards) As the term comes to a close and the new one commences afresh, dead or inactive threads shall be moved into this board and placed into their proper sub-boards. Should you wish to reopen a thread/keep a thread open, please notify and admin of the specific one you wish to keep. Otherwise all shall be moved into this board.