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Hello to all of our past roleplayers, or anyone checking OotA out for the first time!

We had such a great time with all of those that were here with us, and after a couple of months off, we are pleased to inform all of you that we’re opening up a new roleplay!

This one is different, with only 16 characters total, to allow a small group that focuses on each and every character. We’re also creating a new world: set in the United States, At the Stake RP is set at the first wizarding university in the world--Ironcrest University!

We want to extend an open invitation for all of you to come check out our characters. Our hope is that this roleplay will be simple and easy to keep up with, allow for great personal interactions with all characters, and a small, close-knit environment like we had so often here at OotA!

We’ve decided that we’ll open up after six applications, and we’ve already got two in the inbox! Check our main page and see if you’d like to toss your name in as well.

We’ll be hanging out over there if you have any questions, or if you just want to talk. Hope to see some of you soon!

- The Admins

Over two years ago, we both started this roleplay in an attempt to make a place that we could be accepted, feel loved, and write with people who cared as much as we did. Today, we are proud to say that we have accomplished all of those goals.

Each and every one of you have been so special to us. There were some really special ones that we lost along the way, and if any of you are checking in to read this, we want to thank you too. We missed you, and wish that you could have been here for the end with us.

As Admin M likes to say, a roleplay is only as good as its players. We could have created this plot, put all of our work into it, and without all of you, nothing ever would have happened. This roleplay could have fizzled out in less than a month like 99% of roleplays seem to do. It could have been riddled with drama, making it impossible to get on. It could have been taxing dealing with surface characters, trying to dig deeper but never being able to. But it wasn’t. And that’s not because of us, who are only two people and such a small percentage of the roleplay... It’s because of all of you. Each and every one of you who put your best foot forward, wrote from your heart, and loved this roleplay just as much as we did.

It is, sadly, time to move on from OotA. We always knew that we had a story to tell, and that once it was told, this would be over. We didn’t want to drag it out until it had to die. Two years is an amazingly long time, and we know that we could keep going, but we feel that all of us have reached a point with our characters that it’s okay to end. It’s okay to close this book; we can keep it close, reading it again when we feel the need to reminisce.

As for what the future holds--who knows? All of you will no doubt move on to great things. Whether it be in your work, your school, your writing, or other aspects of your life, we know that you’ll all do amazing. This is a wonderful group of people we get to end with, and we hope that you all know that.

For us... we’ve got more coming. We’ll be opening another roleplay, and if chance has it that you find and join us again, we look forward to the opportunity to grow in our writing with you even more.

Don’t hesitate to message us after this post. If you need to say some final things, or you want to keep in contact, we’ll be checking this blog every so often over the next couple of weeks. You’ve all become such an important part of our lives, we know we’ll be missing all of you for far longer than we can even imagine.

To end this roleplay, we’ll go to one of Admin R’s favorite quotes:

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.

- Winnie the Pooh

Goodbye, good luck, and thank you all.

- The Admins, Megan and Rain

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Hello all.

In two hours, we’ll be posting the final speech from the voted professor. Then, in two hours more, we’ll be posting our final goodbye here on the main.

It will mark midnight on August 1st as the very end of OotA.

Until that time, we’d like to invite everyone to post some final headcanons of where their characters end up in life. If you’re unsure of something because it seems pretty “big,” don’t be afraid to ask us. We’re the creators of this world, and we’re more than happy to help cement your futures in canon~

- The Admins

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Points given for Prompts/Development/Challenges.

Ranking is as Follows:

Slytherin- 2,471 points.

Gryffindor - 2,142 points.

Hufflepuff - 1,703 points.

Ravenclaw - 1,320 points.

Congratulations Slytherin House for winning the final house point tally! In canon roleplay, Slytherin House won the House Cup, and they are gifted the opportunity to pick the guest speaker. Your characters will vote at the dance (starting at midnight, CST), and you can send in your vote to the main. Any professor and/or the Headmistress is available to choose!

The speaker will give a speech that will be a closer for the roleplay on Sunday.

#house points #slytherin #gryffindor #hufflepuff #ravenclaw #updated #housepoints

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to remind everyone that this is officially election weekend. You can send in your votes for who you would like to become Minister for Magic today and tomorrow. Send in an ask to the main with the last name of the person your character wishes to win. We will be revealing the winner on Monday.

Happy voting!

- The Admins

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Mr. Cohen - I haven't heard you respond to Garrison's belief that all members of Sundim participating in the overthrow of the government and other ambiguous act go on trial. What do you have to say about how we figure out who was guilty of crimes and who was not? - Someone is Responsible

Hello, First of all I want to thank you for asking me this question. This is an important one. There are many people who are already in custody and will be given a trial for their actions. I would not mind going in front of a committee or being the subject of an investigation, because I have nothing to hide.

Falsdom came to power to my surprise and to most of the Sundim population’s surprise. There was talk of putting up a candidate in the next election, and of course, just like in every group there is always a few who talk of revolution, but it was not anything that I felt was serious until the day Falsdom took Minister Kingsley’s life. I chose to stay in his administration, so I could counsel him and be the rational voice. I urged him to open elections and when my advice turned to threats in his eyes he tried to have me killed. It was then that I left my position permanently, realizing that Falsdom was not going to be stopped with reason, we needed a new tactic.

The Resistance decided to take arms and had a more aggressive approach that, sadly, ended in lives lost. I did not want to use those same violent means, so I began to reach out to other groups who were being alienated by the minister’s actions. It was then that we organized the protests and soon would lead to the rescue at Hogwarts.

If the people of Britain want to try me then I am willing to be tried. If the people of Britain choose to go in another direction then I will respect them immensely. The people of Britain are smart and they will make the best decision for themselves. The only thing I can ask for is stability, choice, and equity for all.

There were many people who were working on the inside to stall Falsdom from his plans. If it is necessary for the safety of country, I would not mind to be administered the truth serum to confirm the details I shared in this response. Though I have to admit that under serum I would express regret that I did not do something more. I think all the candidates running for office share those sentiments as well.

So thank you for your question. Vote with your gut.

In Service,

Aaron Cohen

Dear Mr Cohen- One of your major campaign issues is Funding the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. As half vampire i would be interested in what this money would be used for since i am sure many of the magical creature community are still recovering from the controls and spotlight put over them in a bad way during Falsdoms rule. Will equality and representation in the ministry be a priority going forward from all this? Regards Curious Half-Vamp

Hello,

Yes, equality and representation is of top priority moving forward in my administration. Not only for vampires, but for werewolves, and goblins as well. All of these groups were used and abused by Falsdom. Magical creatures and beings of all kind deserve dignity and respect. I will be working to strengthen relationships with those groups and you have my permission to write to me personally about any grievances.

In Service,

Aaron Cohen

Mrs. Tansel, You've spoken of taking away 'unnecessary' classes such as diviniation. What other classes have you deemed as such and why do you think taking away classes many students enjoy and do well in is a good idea? Perhaps they aren't quite as academically motivated as others but does that really lessen their worth? Signed, Invested in Education

Greetings,

I’m aware that some students have affinity for divination, but I would encourage then to pursue it on their own. It is hard to test and hard to measure, because divination is not a precise art. I would also do away with Ancient Studies, because it simply is not needed for the aims and goals of Hogwarts.

We should narrow our focus and make sure our students are equipped to handle their magic responsibly, understand the magical world, and learn to appreciate muggle culture.

Sincerely,

Mary Tansel

Hello everyone!

It’s a bittersweet feeling to be winding down into the last few weeks of OotA. There are so many things that we will miss, and the characters and roleplayers that we have here have made it the best roleplay experience either of us have ever had.

That being said, we’re not done yet! There are two very important things left to do, and we’re going to talk to all of you about them now.

Like Capscien said, we will be holding elections this coming weekend. While the students only have Saturday to vote, we’ll be allowing you both Saturday and Sunday, the 16th and 17th. Yes, you actually get a say in who the next Minister of Magic will be! Send in your votes to the Main, and on Monday the 18th, the winner will be announced. Only votes sent in on those days will count, so make sure to take a few seconds to send your choice’s name in!

We’ve already seen a lot of good questions go out to the candidates, and you have all week to send in more! Don’t just choose a person based on their small bio, but take the opportunity to really explore. We’ve tried our best to make OotA entirely interactive, and this is the last step to ensure that all of you really get a part in the ending of the plot.

The last thing we want to discuss is the End of School Dance. It will take place on our last days of roleplaying, July 29th to the 31st. Families are allowed to attend, so there might be some fun interactions to be had if you want your character’s family to come. There will be a post at the beginning of the event detailing how the lantern lighting went, and then you will have those three days to roleplay the dance afterwards.

We’ve told you before that the House with the most points will get a reward before the last days, and now we’ll tell you what that reward will be: one professor will give a speech during the dance to send the seventh years off into the world, and the winning House will get to choose the professor! You still have a couple of weeks before the end (we’ll calculate the last points on the 29th and give two days for the House to vote, so that the post can go up on the last day as a final farewell). Do some Prompts, Challenges, or Development to round out your character before the end and give your House the chance to choose the professor they want to hear from!

It’s a celebration both for your characters, and for you. A few last days of fun before the roleplay will close. We hope it’ll give everyone the happy ending that they’re looking for!

If there are any questions that you have regarding anything left in the roleplay, don’t be afraid to come to us. We’re still here with you for the rest of the month, and we’re more than willing to help you in any way that we can!

- The Admins

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Mr. Kingsley - While we all were stunned at Falsdom's takeover of the Ministry, are you not in the least bit concerned that restoring it to what it was invites others who disagree to repeat his actions? Signed, History Repeats

Dear writer,

I do not think that the administration that my brother created was any cause for rebellion. With this belief, I go forward confident that the government that the people elect, is the government that the people want. The rebellion was created by self-serving individuals. So no I’m not scared, not in the slightest.

Sincerely, R. Kingsley

Mrs. Tansel - What will you be doing with the extra funding for Department of Mysteries? - Curious

Greetings,

I would be using the extra money for the Department of Mysteries to give unspeakables more freedom to pursue projects. I would also encourage them to focus on cures and understanding magic at a fundamental level. Research and understanding is an important part of any great society. I promise we will be the leaders in intellectual pursuits in the world.

Sincerely,

Mary Tansel

Mr. Kingsley - You knew about the Diagon Alley attacks, yet you warned no one. Being against something is superficial, allowing yourself to act on your conscious that is when you know a man is worth more than his words. I lost someone in that attack and I would have appreciated you taking the leadership to stand up for what right. I cannot vote for someone who refuses to take responsibility, yet cared little to help. It's spineless. - Logic

Dear Reader,

I want to first start off by saying that I’m incredibly sorry for your loss. I have a feeling no matter what I say you will not be satisfied by the answer. I was aware of the plans at Diagon Alley. It was a mistake and it was the wrong choice to be made, but I was outnumbered in votes. I did not plan it nor participate in the attacks.

You’re right, I did not warn anyone of what was about to happen. Mainly, because I believed that the mission was to help the greater good, and the plan was only to take one life. Things fell apart and it led to unplanned misery. Sometimes when you are a leader you need to make hard choices, and when a decision is made sometimes you have to carry it out in the name of the greater good.

Sincerely,

R. Kingsley

Ms. Tansel - How can you assure us, your citizens, that you won't simply run away from the next conflict and leave us in a worse position, with no Minister? Signed, I Didn't Run

Greetings,

First of all, it is very simplistic to say that I ran away. I was keeping myself and my family safe under dangerous scrutiny and threat. I don’t think anyone can fault me for not doing more. If I am elected Minister, I would be the one calling the shots and leading our country through times of need. In short, this country would be more important than me. I would not abandon anyone who is relying on me to do my job.

Sincerely,

Mary Tansel

Dear Mr. Cohen, I was wondering what you feel about the role of the media in terms of government. - Future WWN Personality

Dear Future WWN Personality,

I look forward to your shows! I honestly think the media is there for good reason and they should keep us honest. It is easy to lose sight of the goal when you are a politician. I would want any media establishment to have diverse voices and strong investigative reporters. They would be independent from the Ministry. As long as the media holds themselves to high standards then I don’t find a need to intervene in their affairs. Free media and free elections are the two cornerstones of democracy.

In Service,

Aaron Cohen

Mr. Garrison - I'm not sure how you are to determine who needs punishing and who does not. You list Cohen as an enemy of our nation, yet, he fought along side your son to free it from tyranny. It logically makes no sense and I fear your grief is blinding you. - AW

Hello, I would not assume anything about my grief. I understand many are handing the credit to Cohen, but the truth is that he was one of many who participated in ending this mess. Yet he is one of the only ones who was a member of the tyrant’s administration. People can switch sides when it is expedient, and Cohen’s switch seemed very much like that.

- Garrison

Mr. Garrison - How can you say that all Sundim members need to be punished for their crimes when some of the Sundim members helped to take Falsdom from power? Signed, Feeling Judged

Hello,

I think even if you have a change of conscious on something does not mean that you are guilt-free. Aaron Cohen was a high ranking official and participant of the assassination of our MInister. They do need to answer for those crimes and for their action. I understand your concerns and I’m not going to go after you, who I assume is a student or an innocent in all of this. However, the people who worked under the administration should face their crimes.

- Garrison

Dear Mr. Kingsley - What do you plan to do about inequities between purebloods and muggleborns? - Curious

Dear Curious,

I think we as a country have come along way and we do not have as much prejudice against the Muggleborns. I think society corrects itself in this regard, and I’m not going to do anything other than have the supports we already had in place when Minister Cedric Kingsley was in power. I think we saw a lot of the inequities decrease under his reign, and it shall continue under mine.

Sincerely, R. Kingsley

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