The days are getting longer, the temperature is heating up, and summer is here. With Voldemort now gone, it seems the Wizarding world can finally embrace summer for the first time in years, and all the joys that come along with it. In celebration of the newfound freedom, the Council has decided to truly celebrate the start of the Professional Quidditch season with a week-long festival, culminating in the first game of the season, The Montrose Magpies vs The Falmouth Falcons.
The opening game will be held at the Falmouth Quidditch Stadium, beginning on the 27TH OF JUNE, but the fun doesn’t start there! Beginning the preceding weekend, the first annual Quidditch Festival will take over the stadium and town. With games of chance and skill, to stalls filled with not only Quidditch memorabilia, but arts and crafts too, there’s something for the whole family!
Important Information:
This event will run for four weeks, from 20 JUNE at NOON EST- 13 JULY at NOON EST after which no new starters should be posted. However, any threads created during the event can, of course, continue
There will be themed sentence starters posted at the start of the event
If you have any suggestions for stalls and/or you would like to have your character be a part of running one, please let us know!
A list of stalls can be found under the cut!
The tag that can be used when tagging starters / edits / etc. is dmhqevent01 as we’d like to reserve the dmhqevent tag for admins to post information regarding the event!
Stalls
Falmouth Falcons Official Merchandise - Are you a fan of the local team? Maybe you just want to support the English in their first game against the Scot’s, either way, the Falmouth Falcons Official Merchandise tent has you covered!
The Montrose Magpies Official Merchandise - Rooting for Scotland? The Montrose Magpies Official Merchandise tent will have you decked out in black and white with style, and even the occasional kilt!
The Leaky Cauldron - The Leaky Cauldron is bringing it’s popularity to Southern England with a stall filled to the brim with butterbeer, firewhiskey and homely pies
Lucky Logan’s Lagniappe - A stall filled with questionable good luck tokens and items, supposedly infused with potions and enchantments that can provide luck for the wearer, or their team
Quick Quaffle - Try your hand at dunking your favourite old quidditch stars by throwing the Quaffle at the target! Some of the best and brightest retired players are donating their time, so make sure you give it your best shot!
Bumper Brooms - Just like bumper cars, but magical! For safety reasons, all brooms have been enchanted to only fly four feet off the ground, at a slower pace, so all ages can play.
Egg and Spoon Race - You didn’t think it would really be that simple, did you? Hop on one of the provided brooms and race your friends to the finish line! But be careful, that’s not just any egg you’re carrying, that’s an Ashwinder egg. Make sure you get to the end before it explodes!
Inflatable Wizard Chess - Ever wanted to be part of your favourite board game? Well, here’s your chance. Put on one of the inflatable chess costumes and join your team in taking down the opponent!
Games Tent - After something a bit more traditional? We have you covered! Gobstones, Exploding Snap and regular Wizards Chess can all be found here!
Petting Zoo - Ever wanted to pet a kneazle or feed a hippogriff? The petting zoo is the place for you! With expert handlers on standby to make sure everything runs smoothly, there are a range of safety approved creatures to cuddle with
Arts and Crafts - Need a break from all the sports? London’s very own Arts and Crafts society has banded together to provide relief from all the noise and chaos with an array of different arts and crafts for you to try!
Costume Contest - Want to show your quidditch pride with flare? The last day of the festival will hold a costume contest, the chance to show your creativity in your fashion!
Almost a month after the return of Druella Rosier, and questions about her disappearance still linger on. No one is quite sure what truly happened to the witch, as she has no recollection of the events herself. But time heals all wounds, or so they say, and Cygnus has declared this is a time for celebration!
With his wife back at home, Cygnus Black has decided to hold a special ball of unrivalled spectacle. Open to all of the wizarding world, regardless of blood or financial status, the Black patriarch has hired out the entirety of Hogwarts, taking advantage of the summer break and space, for an event like no other to celebrate his wife’s safe return.
The black-tie event, held in Hogwarts’ Great Hall, is, surprisingly, free to attend, allowing for a true celebration from the entire magical world. But while the ball is free to attend, Cygnus Black has announced in a press conference that the most important part of this event is not the extravagance or outfits or the stunning musical talents that are set to perform, but to help the community come together as one, to help those who need it, and there are a few ways attendees can give back.
A raffle, with prizes including the latest Comet 220, tailored dress robes from Twilfitt and Tattings, and an original Degas painting, will help raise funds for Pur Societatis and their efforts to help those still struggling from the aftermaths of the war.
Profits from the bar sales will also go to helping the community, through a fund for Hogwarts students in need.
Important Information:
This event will last for two weeks, from noon EST on the 15th to the 29th of August, after which no new starters should be posted. However, any threads created during the event can, of course, continue
There will be themed sentence starters posted at the start of the event
The tag that can be used when tagging starters / edits / etc. is dmhqevent02 as we’d like to reserve the dmhqevent tag for admins to post information regarding the event!
And the festival has officially come to a close! Feel free to carry on threads from the event, should you wish, but please don’t post any new starters about the festival. Quidditch and quidditch related threads, however are more than welcome as the season is just getting started!
That said, I know I promised a plot drop, but I’ve been swamped and the moment I sat down to write it tonight, the baby woke up, so I didn’t get the chance. So, instead, I’m just going to tell you what the plot drop is and post the write up!
PLOT DROP; after months of searching, the auror team lead by Alastor Moody & Valda Sykes was finally able to to bring DRUELLA ROSIER home to her family, Cygnus is rejoiced and overwhelmed with happiness and thanks everyone involved with the search party. There are still some questions and uncertainties in the air, certainly raised suspicions from some of the involved auror’s, but nothing they reported on to the general public. More will follow.
Our first event has officially begun! You can now post starters for the Opening of the Quidditch season. There is a list of sentence starters made especially for the event here, and more information on the festival and its stalls here! Happy plotting!
