Arani Korden
First Post
Nearly ready - here's some background stuff while you wait. One House is, you'll note, still unnamed. Haven't found one I like yet.
The Goode Memorial Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry
After the disastrous events that would later be known to Muggle historians as the Salem
Witch Trials, it became clear to the nascent American magical community that they
needed to provide a place for young wizards and witches to learn to use their craft
responsibly. The Goode Academy was their solution. The school itself was heavily
modeled on the famous Hogwarts school of Britain, with the four founding members (all
Hogwarts graduates) each founding their own houses.
Over the years, the Goode Academy has remained the foremost magical school in the
Americas, though European magi sometimes derisively refer to it as “Little Hogwarts.”
Most of the employees of the US Bureau of Magical Affairs (BMA) are Goode graduates.
Still, the school has not been without its problems, most notably the vampirism outbreak
among the staff last year. There are many new members of staff this year, including the
new Headmistress, Professor Hubble.
The school itself is located somewhere in New England - the exact location is magically
protected - some even believe that the school shifts location from year to year, but it’s not
a well accepted view. The school itself resembles a European castle; the school buildings
are currently in various states of reconstruction after last year’s events.
The student body is drawn from all over North America, with a small minority from
South America as well. Students wear uniforms, play Quidditch, and otherwise behave
similarly to their Hogwarts counterparts.
The Houses are (in brief, with larger write-ups later)
House del Strego. The stereotypical member of del Strego is arrogant, honorable, loyal to
the house and the school, and otherwise amoral. Very “ends justify the means.”
Graduates often find work in government or in organized Wizarding crime. or both.
House Usher. Founded by a legendary diviner. The stereotypical House Usher student is
artistic, bored, dressed in black, and constantly predicting doom. Usher is the smallest
house; fewer and fewer students are sorted into it with each passing year.
House Brannigan. The stereotypical Brannigan is noble, heroic, and probably a little
stuffy. At their best they’re heroes, but at their worst they’re elitist snobs.
House ___. The Stereotypical ____ is clever, inventive, but with a lack of respect for
tradition. The _____ are largely responsible for the school’s tiny technomagic facility.
The Goode Memorial Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry
After the disastrous events that would later be known to Muggle historians as the Salem
Witch Trials, it became clear to the nascent American magical community that they
needed to provide a place for young wizards and witches to learn to use their craft
responsibly. The Goode Academy was their solution. The school itself was heavily
modeled on the famous Hogwarts school of Britain, with the four founding members (all
Hogwarts graduates) each founding their own houses.
Over the years, the Goode Academy has remained the foremost magical school in the
Americas, though European magi sometimes derisively refer to it as “Little Hogwarts.”
Most of the employees of the US Bureau of Magical Affairs (BMA) are Goode graduates.
Still, the school has not been without its problems, most notably the vampirism outbreak
among the staff last year. There are many new members of staff this year, including the
new Headmistress, Professor Hubble.
The school itself is located somewhere in New England - the exact location is magically
protected - some even believe that the school shifts location from year to year, but it’s not
a well accepted view. The school itself resembles a European castle; the school buildings
are currently in various states of reconstruction after last year’s events.
The student body is drawn from all over North America, with a small minority from
South America as well. Students wear uniforms, play Quidditch, and otherwise behave
similarly to their Hogwarts counterparts.
The Houses are (in brief, with larger write-ups later)
House del Strego. The stereotypical member of del Strego is arrogant, honorable, loyal to
the house and the school, and otherwise amoral. Very “ends justify the means.”
Graduates often find work in government or in organized Wizarding crime. or both.
House Usher. Founded by a legendary diviner. The stereotypical House Usher student is
artistic, bored, dressed in black, and constantly predicting doom. Usher is the smallest
house; fewer and fewer students are sorted into it with each passing year.
House Brannigan. The stereotypical Brannigan is noble, heroic, and probably a little
stuffy. At their best they’re heroes, but at their worst they’re elitist snobs.
House ___. The Stereotypical ____ is clever, inventive, but with a lack of respect for
tradition. The _____ are largely responsible for the school’s tiny technomagic facility.
