After a magical attempt on her life in 1877, Queen Victoria launched a crusade against magic that, while tidied up by the Ministry of Magic, saw the Wizarding community exiled to Hogsmeade, previously little more than a crossroad near the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the years that have passed since, Hogsmeade has suffered plagues, fires, and Victorian hypocrisy but is still standing firm.
Thethe year is now 1895. It’s time to join us and immerse yourself in scandal and drama interlaced with magic both light and dark.Where will you fall?
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It had been far too long since she'd had the chance to oversee a student duel and Connie was as excited for them as she was regretting every twist of fate that had led to her drawing Professor Darrow in the staff competition tomorrow. She went over the rules, though she doubted students studying their NEWTs really needed a reminder.
"Miss Whitledge, please begin."
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The hormones very nearly made her roll her eyes but Connie was nothing if not used to concealing her feelings. It was just as well because the urge to laugh very nearly took her when Miss Whitledge's jinx broke through Mr Baird's shield and the young man wobbled on the spot for a moment before Connie removed the spell.
"Miss Whitledge takes the first round. Mr Baird, if you would begin the next."
It was a close run thing but the young man's spell was absorbed adequately by the girl's shield. Connie called for Miss Whitledge to begin the deciding round.
Mr Baird's spell was not quite quick enough and the young man found himself duly drenched.
"Congratulations Miss Whitledge, five points to Ravenclaw. Better luck next time Mr Baird."
