BEFORE THE STORM

BEFORE THE STORM is an advanced, marauder era (sixth year) RPG. We have a word count of 300, and a choice of applications.

Outside the walls of Hogwarts a war is brewing. However, most students are still oblivious to it all. Muggleborns are starting to get a bit concerned. The death toll hasn't gotten too high, yet, so most students are more concerned about the latest gossip than reading the news paper. How much longer can their innocence last, though?

Year: 1977
Season: Winter
Month: January
Weather: Snowy & Cold

HOUSE POINTS

GRYFFINDOR 850
SLYTHERIN 0
HUFFLEPUFF 100
RAVENCLAW 1150

RATIOS
GREATLY IN NEED OF SLYTHERINS AND HUFFLEPUFFS!

GRYFFINDOR 10
SLYTHERIN 1
HUFFLEPUFF 1
RAVENCLAW 5
HOGWARTS STAFF 2
ORDER 4
DEATHEATER 2
NEUTRAL CITIZEN 3
BOYS 13
GIRLS 15

14 February 2012 - Update #2 & Valentine's Day events are up!
16 January 2012 - Update #1 is up!
22 December 2011 - Grand Re-opening!

Credits: Harry Potter and the entire world is purely J.K.Rowling's.
Plots belong to their respective members, unless otherwise noted.
The skin was made by Faith with the graphics by Manda.
Templates are thanks to Luxe.
All characters and graphics belong to the members, unless otherwise credited.
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BEFORE THE STORM

BEFORE THE STORM latest news: Update #2
Welcome back; your last visit was on Jun 19 2013, 04:19 PM

THE NEWS STAND

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MINISTRY DECREES MANDATORY READS rules . plot . important stuff Under here you'll find all those important threads that guests need to read through before they consider joining. You'll find the rules, plot and other important threads under here! So be sure to check them out!	3	13	Feb 1 2012, 09:05 PM In: HOUSE POINTS By: THERESA S. ABBOTT
SITE UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS A WORD FROM THE STAFF news . updates . activity checks ALL MEMBERS NEED TO KEEP AN EYE ON THIS FORUM!! This is where activity checks, and any announcements from the staff will be found. I know it might seem tedious, but PLEASE just read through any and all threads in this forum! We'll try to make them as painless as possible.	2	0	Feb 14 2012, 09:52 PM In: Update #2 By: LILY M. EVANS
QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS BULLETIN BOARD this is guest friendly If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions post them here. This forum is guest friendly, so feel free to ask questions or comment here. But please, PLEASE, don't abuse the guest friendly feature, people. Spam is just mean.	1	2	Jan 8 2012, 11:05 PM In: AVATAR SIZE? By: PETER C. PETTIGREW

REGISTRATION STATION

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CHARACTER CREATION EVERYTHING YOU NEED templates . claims . pending apps If you are planning to apply, look no further! Any claims you will need to look at for your character are under here, as are sub forums to post your applications in! Let the staff know if you have any questions.	12	5	Mar 4 2012, 05:41 PM In: BONES, susan amelia By: SUSAN A. BONES
MINISTRY FILES ACCEPTED APPLICATIONS existing BTS characters This is where you will find any and all accepted applications. Guests can view this board, but please don't steal anything. It's kind of lame. I would threaten with hunting thieves down and beating them senseless with a rubber chicken or something, but I can't be bothered. Just be honest. Get to know the site's charries.	32	41	Feb 28 2012, 09:28 PM In: SNAPE, severus braden By: ISABELLA L. YAXLEY

FOR THE CHARACTER

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WANTED ADS LOOK AT ME YOU SHOULD MAKE ME Obviously, you should check this board out! These are the wanted ads placed up by the members of BTS. These characters are MUCH needed, and you should consider filling these ads. You can turn the listed charries into your own. Give them your own twist, and still get a plot out of it! You'd be loved forever!	3	0	Jan 24 2012, 11:04 PM In: I GOT 99 PROBLEMS AND I BET... By: TATIANA R. WHEELER
PLOTTING CENTER PLAY GROUP socialize your new (or old) baby Me calling it play group? Just me kind of joking around. This is the plotting center. Come here and create a thread to plot your character out! Really though, people, you should do more than just plot. Work out a story here then go thread it, or write a note to hash out the details of how they interact!	27	111	Mar 5 2012, 02:18 AM In: , i will not break By: JAMES A. POTTER
PASSING NOTES HEY! DID YOU KNOW? nobody listens in class any more The most common use of this board is to pass notes in class. You can also use it to send letters between adults and students! These threads do not replace actual threads, they are just for fun.	5	30	Feb 3 2012, 02:28 PM In: Dark Wings, Dark Words By: JAMES A. POTTER
IN CHARACTER CHAT EVERYONE LOVES THE ICC what you should know ... You know how we chat in the regular box? Well characters can chat in the ICC! This does NOT effect the actual game. This is just a fun way to pass time or get your muse going. You can do it however you want. Imagine a setting for them to interact, or just use it like an chat room. It doesn't really matter.	-	-	Redirected Hits: 230

VALENTINE'S DAY 1977

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XOXO, ANONYMOUS NO GOING BACK NOW our passion-play has now, at last, begun An anonymous invitation has been sent out to witches and wizards of various backgrounds to a Valentine's bash hosted at the Leaky Cauldron. Unbeknown to the guests, a strong love potion has been infused with some of the drinks offered at the party, leading to a risk of love poisoning. In the words of Shakespeare's classic, Romeo and Juliet: "these drugs are quick."	2	3	Mar 8 2012, 01:56 AM In: beyond the point of no return, By: ISABELLA L. YAXLEY
MASQUERADE! TRUE IS FALSE. WHO IS WHO? curl of lip, swirl of gown, ace of hearts The masquerade at Hogwarts is a big event this Valentine's day. Everyone has been asked to attend in masks and costumes. Invites have been sent out both knowingly and anonymously. Some know their dates, others are on a mystery date. The night is sure to be fun for all. So, grab your date and dance the night away, who knows what can happen on this special night?	4	9	Feb 21 2012, 05:40 AM In: Secretly yearns for heaven By: JEREMIAH T. SHIVA

INSIDE HOGWARTS

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THE DUNGEONS THE DUNGEONS don't get lost A big part of the lower dungeons are taken up by the Slytherin wing. You will also find the Potions corridor down here. In the Potions corridor you'll find the Potions classroom, office, and the private chambers of the Potions Professor. There are rumors of hidden chambers down here, but nobody has managed to find them.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
THE BASEMENT THE BASEMENT the upper dungeons The biggest part of this floor is taken up by the Hufflepuff wing of the castle. Of course, another dominant feature on this floor is the kitchens. The basement is very different from the dungeons. It is warm and inviting. This is the first part of the school first years see, as the boathouse connects to the basement.	1	5	Feb 3 2012, 02:59 PM In: life is but a dream By: ARTEMIS R. ALDEN
GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR courtyard . comc . The ground floor is often the busiest level of the castle. Students run through here on their way in or out of the castle, or as they rush to a meal. The ground floor is most commonly a social area of the castle. The only offices you'll find here are the Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology offices (as well as the Professors chambers).	1	6	Jan 20 2012, 12:44 AM In: OUT FOR MISCHIEF By: JAMES A. POTTER
FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR HOM . MUGGLE . HOSPITAL While you will find the History of Magic and Muggle Studies corridors on this floor, the most dominant feature on this floor is the Hospital Wing. It isn't uncommon to be shushed by the nurse if you are being too loud in this part of the castle, so it's best to just pass through quickly.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR MYRTLE . HEADMASTER . STAFF ROOM It is well known that the second floor is the home of Moaning Myrtle, a ghost that inhabits the female lavatory. Troublemakers will be well acquainted with the second floor, as it's where you will find the entrance to the Headmaster's office. This is also the location of the staff room, so this is probably not the best place to go about breaking rules. You're bound to get caught.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
THIRD FLOOR THIRD FLOOR CHARMS . LIBRARY . TROPHY . ARMORY The biggest feature on this floor, though not necessarily the most popular, is the Library. In the back of the library you'll find a staircase that leads up to the restricted section on the fourth floor. The Charms corridor is also on the fourth floor, as well as the armory and the trophy room.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
FOURTH FLOOR FOURTH FLOOR DADA . TRANSFIGURATION Two very popular classes are located on the fourth floor. First is the Transfiguration corridor. The second is the Defense Against the Dark Arts corridor. There are a few nooks and crannies you can get lost in on this floor. You might want to be careful with how lost you get here. You might wind up in Hogsmeade.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
FIFTH FLOOR FIFTH FLOOR PREFECTS . ART . MUSIC The fifth floor is dominated by the arts corridor. In the arts corridor you'll find the arts and music classrooms, and office. Another thing you will find here is the Prefects bathroom, which only Prefects and Quidditch captains can access. You'll find a few dusty broom cupboards ... well they use to have brooms in them. They've kind of fallen into disuse over the years.	3	30	Feb 19 2012, 01:08 AM In: . consequences of leaving By: GABRIEL C. BELBY
SIXTH FLOOR SIXTH FLOOR ANCIENT RUNES . ARITHMANCY It's rare to see anyone under fifth year on this floor. The two main attractions on this floor are the Ancient Runes and Arithmancy classrooms. There are a few vacant rooms on this floor that students claim for various rule-breaking purposes. Some of these empty rooms are a pretty common meeting place for Gryffindor parties open to other houses.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
SEVENTH FLOOR SEVENTH FLOOR divination . ROR The weird thing about the seventh floor is that it looks bigger than it seems to be. Much of the floor is taken up by rooms at the base of the various towers. There are a lot of corridors on this floor, as well as a room that, at times, takes up most of the floor.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
TOWERS TOWERS gryffindor . ravenclaw . astronomy . owlery Various towers can be found in the corners of the castle, the two largest being the Gryffindor and Ravenclaw towers. The east and west towers are the locations of the Owlery, and the Astronomy tower.	3	10	Feb 16 2012, 10:28 PM In: `blue skies fade to gray By: JAMES A. POTTER

HOGWARTS GROUNDS

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THE BLACK LAKE THE BLACK LAKE steer clear of the squid The Lake is usually too cold for swimming, but it's a great place to spend an afternoon. Even without the students around, this place is lively. Everyone has seen the squid lazily waving it's tentacles about. There are even rumors of merpeople living in the lake, but nobody has ever seen one.	1	2	Feb 16 2012, 09:12 PM In: IN THE ARMS OF THE ANGELS F... By: JAMES A. POTTER
THE LAWNS THE LAWNS quidditch pitch . whomping willow Behold the vast grounds of Hogwarts! If you wander around the lawns you will find various destinations including the Whomping Willow and the Quidditch Pitch. The only safe way to leave the grounds is through Hogsmeade village, and that end of the grounds is blocked by a gate.	3	4	Feb 17 2012, 03:06 PM In: .let me go home ... By: JAMES A. POTTER
THE FORBIDDEN FOREST THE FORBIDDEN FOREST it's off limits for a reason The Forest might be called "forbidden" just to scare students off, but it's all for good reason. Countless unimaginably dangerous creatures call the forest home. Among those creatures are Acromantulas and Centaurs. Centaurs are more likely to spare the lives of students than the spiders are, but you're better off avoiding them, none the less.	1	8	Feb 22 2012, 07:44 PM In: I'VE NEVER FELT SO ALONE By: WILHELM M. GREGORY

THE WIZARDING WORLD

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HOGSMEADE THE VILLAGE where hogwarts meets the world The little village of Hogsmeade is just outside Hogwarts. There are some locals that live in this little village, but a good deal of it's business comes from the students of Hogwarts, who come into the village every few weeks and stock up on supplies.	2	5	Mar 15 2012, 04:51 AM In: STARTS SO SOFT AND SWEET By: ROWENA RAVENCLAW
DIAGON ALLEY WIZARDING LONDON best place for shopping If you are looking to go shopping anywhere near London, Diagon Alley is the place to go. You can find anything and everything in this little corner of London, just be careful not to get lost in Knockturn Alley.	2	4	Feb 13 2012, 02:50 PM In: I C E is slowly melting By: LUCIUS A. MALFOY
MINSITRY OF MAGIC THE BRITISH BRANCH visitors, be sure to check in I'm sure we all know what this place is. This is a place that a good many people call work. It's a building that is always bustling with life and activity. These days things are getting a bit uneasy, however. The ministry is becoming corrupt.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
ST. MUNGO'S THE HOSPITAL for magical maladies and injuries St. Mungo's is the home of the best healers around. This is one of the few places that is free of corruption in this war. If anything is wrong you can come here and feel confident that the healers of Mungo's can fix you up.	1	7	Feb 27 2012, 08:54 PM In: 'the saints can't h... By: GABRIEL C. BELBY
THE DAILY PROPHET NEWS ROOM where the stories are born The Daily Prophet is the most popular paper around. They journalists of the Prophet work very closely with the Ministry of Magic. They are known to be willing to do anything for a good story. The writers of the Prophet will stop at nothing to publish the whole truth.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
WIZARDING RESIDENCES HOME SWEET HOME home is where the heart is This is where you will be finding wizarding villages, and homes that use magic on a daily basis. There are no sub forums for different villages, though some of them probably will be really populated.	2	4	Feb 14 2012, 04:43 PM In: what day is it , By: JACE M. ALDEN

THE REST OF THE WORLD

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KINGS CROSS STATION PLATFORM 9 3/4 don't miss your train! As far as muggles are concerned there is nothing abnormal about the train station. There are muggles bustling about everywhere, in such a hurry that they don't even noticed the caged owls flying past, and vanishing into a wall.	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
MUGGLE RESIDENCES NO PLACE LIKE HOME just click your heels together We aren't going to be making individual homes for people, cause Luxe is kind of lazy like that, but this here is where you can post threads if your character lives in a muggle neighborhood or town. This isn't restricted to muggle and muggleborn characters. Death Eaters can drop in here for some torture, too!	0	0	-- In: ---- By:
OTHER COUNTRIES ALL AROUND THE WORLD i think you get the point of this So it's a waste of time and space to make dozens of boards for all these other countries when they rarely get used. If your character is out of the country the thread would be placed in here!	0	0	-- In: ---- By:

OTHER PLACES TO RP

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TIME WARP PUT YOUR HANDS ON YOUR HIPS AND TUCK YOUR KNEES IN TIGHT If you've never seen Rocky Horror that won't make sense probably ... but this is the time warp board. You can do threads here that take place in the past, or in the future. We all love to abuse this from time to time. So go crazy!!	3	14	Feb 21 2012, 04:50 AM In: BE CAREFUL OF THE CURSE By: JEREMIAH T. SHIVA
ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE INFINITE WORLDS HAVE INFINITE POSSIBILITIES This is something you don't see as often. This is an AU board. If you feel like doing a random thread where your character is hooked up with someone else, you can. This is the land where Lily and James never died, where Harry had been born a girl, instead, where there is no war or Voldemort, where everyone is muggle. Any random thread can be put here.	1	0	Dec 24 2011, 01:23 AM In: dearly beloved By: JAMES A. POTTER

OUT OF CHARACTER

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FOR THE MEMBER ALL THAT FUN STUFF games . intros . spam / chat Under here you'll find all those boards that members use. Well, most of them at least. Only the absences is located somewhere else, because they are just that important! There are games under here, as well as a section to introduce yourself, and another to just post random nonsense.	6	28	Jan 29 2012, 05:36 PM In: THE GIF GAME By: TATIANA R. WHEELER
ABSENCES & DEPARTURE HELLOGOODBYE so long . farewell . auf weidersein . goodbye So if you are leaving for a week, a month, or forever, you should let us know. It would be EPIC if every person that went inactive told us about it, but we all know it will never happen. Nobody hates you if you leave the site. We all do it from time to time. Just let us know. It helps, a lot!	3	6	Feb 17 2012, 04:29 PM In: For Jayson By: PETER C. PETTIGREW
ADVERTISING THE FLOO NETWORK obvs. we're guest friendly If you are here to plug your board this is where it should be done!! Make sure you get your ad in the correct sub forum, and DO NOT stretch the board with your graphic. You'll be deleted. Also, be sure all you links work BEFORE You advertise. Thanks!	146	76	Mar 22 2013, 08:07 AM In: Revolution Pern By: Deryn
ARCHIVES THE GRAVEYARD old threads . old apps . it's all dead here These are rejected and old apps, threads, etc. If you want to get something out of here and can't, let an admin know and we'll put your post in code for you. These really are just around so members can get their old stuff for whatever reason.	113	453	Jan 27 2012, 11:34 PM In: LESTRANGE, RABASTAN IGNOTUS By: RABASTAN I. LESTRANGE

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