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**Aparecium** · #1 (**permalink**) 05-04-2011, 01:00 AM

OOC:This is ENTIRELY IC. As this is the case, in order for gossip to be posted and for your characters to find out the latest, we NEED people who witness things to owl us on this account so it can be reported on. This is to keep everything canon and IC. Please do not post in this thread, that is for us to do.

How do you get a hold of this magical gossip parchment IC? Well that is entirely up to you and be creative with it! Maybe it's under the Giant Squids tongue or clinging onto one of the many Hogwarts statues.

Exaggerations may be made on this parchment, but do not take these to heart, this is just for fun. Promise. If you are still unsure of what this is, think of it as a Merlin's beard for more personal plotlines, whereas Merlin's beard is dedicated to the school-wide plot. Hope you all read and enjoy!

P.S This has been Ern approved.

**Aparecium** · 05-04-2011, 01:02 AM

I have returned, oh lovers of gossip and dirt. It is I, the Mother Goddess, the Goddess of starry skies and Heavens. I am here to be the eyes and ears of you Hogwartians. I see all, hear all, and am typically right in the thick of things trying to work things out between you all. My only fall back, in my opinion is my jealousy and rage... but who DOESN'T have a few faults. I will be reporting the REAL news of Hogwarts as it is seen. None of you is safe from my quill; not teacher, not student, not... magical creature or creepy little plants. Beware lovelies, I will reveal all this term.

As you can see I have allowed some of the former little godly writers back... They were punished accordingly and have shown regret for their actions. And I, being the motherly Goddess that I am have allowed them back. Quite nice of me, yes? Yes it was. This team will do me proud, and never disappoint me again... or my rage will be that of which will make even my Zeus tremble with fear. *smiles* But I have faith in my little writers, yes I do.

Have fun this term, give us great things to work with, and look out; you never know when we will pop up.

~ Hera

**Aparecium** · 05-05-2011, 07:28 AM

Fair as a jasmine flower, the moon or a flake of snow, I shine brilliantly in the evening, brighten the day at dawn, and stand in the heavens as the moon. Having endured divine punishment and with the blessing of the high goddess herself, I once again come to you, my dear Moon Children, for there are two things that cannot be hidden for long: the truth and the moon.

I am Artemis, the bright goddess and nimble speaker. Just like the moon I reign over, I am ever present, ever watching so that, like the huntress I am, I may track your secrets and let slip your whispers.

It is said that everyone is like a moon and has a dark side which they never show to anybody...until now that is for I am goddess of the moon and the hunt, and I will illuminate your dark side.

It’s all moonshine,
Artemis

**Aparecium** · 05-05-2011, 07:32 AM

As the heavens, Hogwarts students, and fellow writers as my witnesses, I, Athena, vow to never fall into the clutches of sneaky temptation, and become someone who ends up on a Goddess's bad side ever again. While a small leave from reporting the drama that fills the stone corridors of this ancient school gave me time for some well deserved beauty sleep, I must confess that I dearly missed you all. Thank the heavens that Hera is a merciful and generous goddess.

Now with a vow that I'll surely regret making later out of the way, I would like to blissfully remind all you lovely readers once again, that being as quiet as a mouse with your words will not make your secrets forever secret. Returning readers should already have this knowledge remembered, but for those who are just now becoming aware that we even exist, I'm sure you'll all embrace the fact that people will find out your little secrets sooner or later, and if not...then I wish you the very best of luck. Being the goddess of wisdom, strategy, and war, I do love a good challenge.

Keep your eyes and ears open. You never know when the Aparecium may appear.

Athena

**Aparecium** · 05-05-2011, 07:33 AM

Well guess who is taking the path well travelled back to Hogwarts this term? This god, that’s who and once again I will be hiding away the magical little gifts of sight that the lovely ladies and I work on so hard for you mere mortals to enjoy. Being the Messenger god and the god of thieves, don’t think I don’t know my way around this school or know when shifty things are going down because believe me I will be there, or at least tell one of the others to make an appearance. We see all that goes down, and we are NOT afraid to share it with the general public and we actually find it quite entertaining. I can get into and out of sticky situations easily and hope to catch you for our parchment’s sake and for all Hogwartians to see. So DO go gentle into that good night and let your business be our’s.

But do not fret as soon as we write our intriguing stories, I will run them on over to you, Hermes has got your backs!

Did those sandles have wings on them...
-Hermes

**Aparecium** · 05-07-2011, 04:39 PM

I am the embodiment of change, but also of darkness. I know your secrets, your intentions, your ambitions, and your fears. I deliver justice where justice is due. Unfortunately for you, that means watching you and making sure the whole world knows what you're up to. And I'm not picky with my dirt. I love to gossip, no matter the consequences, and will do anything to make sure the story gets out. So you better say what you mean and mean what you say, because there's no telling how my Godly ears will interpret your mortal preoccupations.

Mother Hera says I'm nosy. I say I'm observant. I filter through all the little distractions and get right down to the heart of the matter -- and then I repeat it. Your business is my business, and then it's the WORLD'S business, because I say so. I've got eyes and ears all over Hogwarts, and my mouth is Aparecium. I tell it like it is. I look very much forward to prying into your comings and goings.

With My Sympathies,
- Ekho

**Aparecium** · 05-08-2011, 06:02 AM

Invasion of the Professor Snatchers!

Oh my lovelies, have I got some dirt for you! For all you that were present at our start of term feast, you heard The Head Man state that the empty chairs on the dais were reserved for Ministry approved Professors. WHAT A SCANDAL! I wonder who they will be… and if any of these people are responsible for the mysterious disappearances of our previous professors.

Is anyone else thinking that history might possibly be repeating itself here? Does the name Dolores Umbridge ring any bells? This whole situation sets my nerves on edge. What will happen next? Will be FORCED to attend classes? No more exams… for GOOD?

With the new appointment of the FAKE Lord Berty Borr as Minister of Magic, one has to wonder if we are in store for more Muggle heavy studies this term. This regime is ruining our magical education. I think that we should take a stand! Take our school back, find our old Professors, and demand that Tate teach us proper Defense once more.

I, my little Hogwartians, say that this term already has an ominous tone to it, if you ask me. It excites me to think of the delectable gossip it will bring, but I fear something bad might happen as well. Then again, when is there ever a NORMAL term at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry? As the mother Goddess I urge you all to watch yourselves this term. Be careful and in the words of Head Dude himself, be vigilant and DO NOT DIE.

~Hera

**Aparecium** · 05-08-2011, 06:12 AM

Is Tatertot Getting Soggy?

Greetings, my dear Moon Children, both new and old. Unless you have been blinded by the heavenly glow of the moon, you all surely have noticed that there have been some monumental changes at your beloved school. Our Mother Goddess has already shed some light on the appearance of educators appointed by the Ministry and even our dear Headmaster brought it to our attention during his speech at the Start of Term Feast. However, my dear little Moon Children, have you not noticed that there is a dark side to this story?

Headmaster Tate, or Tatertot as we gods and goddesses so lovingly call him, often preaches the ideology of constant vigilance, but it seems that he may being running low on this himself. During his speech, Tatertot said many things, but managed to hide in the shadows on others. If you happened to wander down to the Defense Training room, re-purposed by Tatertot himself, you may have noticed the gaudy sign hanging on the office that once belonged to a man admired by all.

Alas, the days of Tatertot as a professor are no more as it seems Lord Borr has taken up the post as your Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. History shows us that no good has come from a Ministry official taking up such a vital position, so why has your beloved Tatertot allowed this history to repeat itself? What has happened to his constant vigilance and, most importantly, his ‘do not die’ spirit?

Whispers in the night suggest that all this talk of constant vigilance has been nothing but a mask to cover a coward who bends to the will of the Ministry. However, as this goddess has been informed by several precious Moon Children, this is entirely the case. While Tatertot did partake in a rather amusing display of public humiliation when Lord Borr demanded that he and several handpicked students perform at a Ministry celebration in Diagon Alley – which shows that Tatertot will do whatever it takes to appease Ministry wishes – they also wanted to have the record state that he did rush them out of there before things became too intense, so he does still care for his students wellbeing.

It is no mystery that Tatertot does not fancy Lord Borr, so why give up a position that so many of his students admired him for. Take a moment, dear Moon Children, and think about what would make you do so? I look to the moon for my guidance and inspiration and, in doing so, have come to realize that Tatertot is hiding something under those handsome features of his.

Lord Borr may have discovered some dark secret of Tatertot’s past, or perhaps it was revealed to him that it was none other than Tatertot who was responsible for all the professors going missing last term. Or, perhaps this dark secret is that Tatertot is in fact part werewolf and, upon being threatened that his secret would be revealed to the wizarding world, has been blackmailed by certain Ministry officials and, in order to keep his post, must someone else to teach the subject. It would not be the first time in wizarding history for such concerns to arise. Perhaps the man is really a dark wizard who escaped from Azkaban years before taking up post as the Headmaster at Hogwarts and now the Ministry feels they need to come and observe him so that he does not snap. The theories are endless, my dear Moon Children.

Then, there is the more simplistic reasoning that our dear Tatertot is growing old. Having been Headmaster for four years now and was working in the now non-existing Department of Education prior. It could be that he has become tired of teaching you all, my dear Moon Children, and wants to handle the administration side of the school. However, this goes against his principle of constant vigilance.

Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years, dear Moon Children. We grow old by deserting our ideals.

Best keep your wits about you, dear Moon Children, for it would be very unwise for you to grow old in your youth and become a walking contradiction like your dear Headmaster.

It’s all moonshine,
Artemis

**Aparecium** · 05-11-2011, 07:14 AM

Soaring through the Clouds

Even if we do find ourselves still becoming accustomed to the routine early morning wake up calls, trying hard to keep ourselves awake and sane during lessons, and remembering that we are in school and throwing water balloons at adults is even more frowned upon, the beginning of the new term is just one of two times where prefects need to be on top of their game. As everyone knows, being a prefect is a big responsibility, not to mention a great honor for some to be representing their house as well as everything a good student and role model should be. So, why are most of them having their heads in the clouds and paying more attention to each other then their duties?

If you have not heard, it seems there was a bit of misunderstanding on the seventh floor with the female Gryffindor Prefect Sophie Connelly, Ravenclaw Head Boy Finlay Carmicheal, Gryffindor student Joshua Carter, and Hufflepuff student Matthias Gardner. From what this goddess has heard, Sophie and Finn were enjoying a pleasant conversation when Josh came to interrupt (in true Joshua Carter form); apparently on Sophie's behalf as well. While Finn apparently seemed rather annoyed with the interruption, Sophie had other ideas on Josh's words of wisdom and more or less took Finn's side in the matter, for Josh tried to warn her about Finn's ways in the matter of the heart. However, it wasn't long before Hufflepuff's own dearest Matthias could have possibly overheard something he did not particularly like from the Head Boy, for he had punched Finn right in the nose. Matthias is in fact a great friend of one Marie Salazar, who is now recently an ex-girlfriend of Finn, but perhaps the rather sudden turn of attention towards the fair skinned brunette had Mr. Loyal and Hardworking looking out for his classmates. It isn't a secret that our dear Head Boy is a bit of a flirt, however, flirting is not a requirement for graduation, nor is it more important than the well being of the fellow students, and not to mention yes, we are starting to notice where your attention has been diverted to for the time being Sophie. While Sebastian and Evan had been on her list, let's hope her next date is with her prefect duties and not the actual prefects themselves, or Head Boy for that matter.

Speaking of Prefect Evan Cartwright, it seems his attention has been caught by not one, but two girls; one more in particular then the other of course. Previous girlfriend and Ravenclaw, Mina Bennett, has come back to Hogwarts from a few years of being schooled at our neighboring wizarding French academy, Beauxbatons. It certainly seems they've had no problem starting where they left off from those few years back, and while the two of them can be caught being lovey dovey from time to time, Evan has also been seen talking a few times to a sixth year newcomer and fellow snake, Biscenleona Mariaed. Tall, blond, blue eyed, and having a knack for the muggle sport football, also known as soccer to some people, Ms. Mariaed seems to have found herself taking up a bit of her Slytherin House Prefect's time; more than most that is, other then Mina. While having a girlfriend by his side and potential football/soccer buddy who happens to have a beauty all her own seems like THE life at the moment, it seems Evan needs to have a reminder to keep that rope tied to his waist so he doesn't fly too far into the clouds and forget the bigger responsibilities he was given.

While three of our leading students soaring through the skies seem like enough for this school and may I add, this goddess, one last Prefect seems to have caught up with the rest of the three, and possibly taking down a few notes. The male Gryffindor Prefect, Patroclus Hudson, can also be seen flying along by their sides from time to time as well. Certainly not as much, however, it should come to no surprise if one sees his eyes glazed over with adoration and obvious interest when a certain brown haired, blue eyed, and CRAZY she-snake walks by. Destiny Shepard has taken up this Prefects attention more times than he even thinks. Surely everyone could notice both his eyes were on her instead of making sure one Legend Chosen wasn't annoying any of the Professors during the opening feast, costing Gryffindors the first point loss of the term.

With that said, it is still early on in the year and there is a little room for a bit of concentration improvement for some of these Prefects. If you happen to walk by one of these lovely folks and it looks like they could possibly be distracted from their duties, help them out a little and and give them a little nudge or tie them to a pole will you? We certainly don't want them flying off to imagination land when we most certainly need them right now.

Keep safe Hogwarts students! And remember, I'll be watching.
Athena

**Aparecium** · 05-18-2011, 01:00 AM

Of Pastries and Vandals

Now that we are back from our respective homes and into the Castle that we all know and love, the crazy has shifted from the usual family squabbles to the strange and sometimes out there drama and people of our beloved school. Beside the influx of new Professors and students this term, it has come to the attention of this travelling god that there is something not right about some of the people in this school. I don’t know if it’s something in the Lake or perhaps the Ministry sprinkled some weirdo magic dust on the place like they sprinkled in staff members of their choice, but needless to say something is up.

First off, have you ever known someone that just resembled something straight out of Newt Scamander’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? No I’m serious. There have been claims that there are some rather creature like beings roaming our halls, more specifically the Gryffindor Tower and Kitchens. I’m not talking about those blindingly white students who look as if they were vampires or the extra hairy kids that could use a good sheering charm. I’m hinting at one that is more domestic and well endowed in the culinary arts. Yes we know your secret Kurumi Hollingberry, you are obviously part House Elf. No need to alarm any of you members of S.P.E.W. this god is almost 78% sure Headmaster Tate has not contacted the Gryffindor about working in the Kitchens and has not been seen cleaning the Castle in her free time. But there are many things that can prove this theory, no FACT!

It is well known to almost all of Hogwarts students that Miss Hollingberry is infatuated with baking and cookies, and who makes our breakfast, lunch, dinner, and feasts here at school? She also is rather tiny – not that that matters, tiny people aren’t all elves just throwing that out there while I can. She has been seen on numerous occasions entering the broom cupboard on the first floor just off the Entrance Hall and it can only be expected she is returning the cleaning supplies she had used throughout the night. And lastly, we all know and respect other cultures in their ways of respecting each other and all I will say on that subject is this…House Elves bow a lot too.

Now while Kurumi is most definitely sweating over a hot stove and cleaning the night away, one of her housemates teamed up with a sneaky snake to take on some ‘cleaning-up’ of their own. Riley Sinclair and Evelyn Shepard took it upon themselves to bring art and culture to the corridors by the Courtyard shortly after the Welcoming Feast in which they created a mural of the Gryffindor on the stone wall. The two’s work was interrupted as Professor Hadley, the Arithmancy Queen had just finished a rather complicated equation, sharpened a few quills, grabbed her pocket foe-glass, saw the vandal-children painting on the walls, took off down from her office and caught the duo in their act. She immediately took points from both houses and sent the hoodlums on their way. (The retelling of the story has been altered creatively by Hermes for it to be much more exciting. ~~Nope, Hadley really is a superhero who fights crime~~

Regardless of which way you stand on these two intriguing stories, it is obvious the students of Hogwarts are back for another term of weirdness, angst, troubles, and PROFESSOR HADLEY BEHIND EVERY CORNER!!

Peace Hog-Heads
-Hermes

**Aparecium** · 05-18-2011, 01:02 AM

New Professors; Help or Hindrance?

As I'm sure you all know, we have three Ministry-appointed professors this year. As with everyone that Hogwarts has been sent from the Ministry, they're all shifty and wierd. So I've decided to give you the 411 on each of them, at least as much as we know so far.

There's the quote-unquote Professor of Transfiguration. But wait -- As you lovely students should recall, Mister Shaw does not approve of the title of Professor, or of Mister, for that matter. Not sir, not mister, not professor, nothing. Just Shaw. As if that's not crazy enough, I have yet to mention the CHAINSAW, the aligator skin cloak (A BOLD fashion statement that this Goddess personally approves of), the cup that he uses for a chew toy, or the blaring rock music. Let's just cover the basics.

So. A CHAINSAW. A chainsaw that Shaw seems to have taken a liking to more than any person he's ever met. Instead of doing the SANE thing, and simply writing his name on the board, this quote-unquote professor decided to tell his students his name by CARVING IT into the board with the muggle device. He then proceeded to hand off this dangerous device to a student. As for the cup, this gossip girl finds it a little disturbing, nasty, and "quirky" that Shaw's habits involve biting, chewing, and spitting, let alone on a CUP. I've seen birds do it, I've seen goats and sheep do it, dogs, weasels, mice, yes. People? Mortals? This is a first. I say Shaw isn't playing with a full set of gobstones, if you catch my drift.

The second Professor i'd like to touch on is our visitor from Norway, Tristan Christiansen. Although his english is understandably sub-par, he seems to know what he's doing. However, as those of you who attened the first lesson will recall, he recieved a rather mysterious letter, then suddenly ended the lesson and left. Where he left to has remained to be seen, but what is even stranger is that Professor Christansen has remained quite... ordinary. Apart from changing his student's clothes into viking garb as a teaching tool, he is probably the most uncharacteristic, at least so far, of all the Professors. Isn't that odd? Perhaps Mister Norway thinks that he can fly under the radar. Unfortunately, he has just probably attracted the most attention of the Gods.

And we can probably expect an appearance from Lord Berty Borr sometime soon. Yes, in case you live under a rock, our new DADA teacher is Lord Borr, who has been employed at Hogwarts previously, and is the new appointed Minister of Magic. Wouldn't one think that the Minister for Magic would have better things to do than to teach young wizards how to defend themselves? Especially since the self-proclaimed Lord is such a BUSY and IMPORTANT man. BUT this has not stopped Borr from posting an assignment. Just recently, the Prfoessor gave instruction for all students to "get in shape". If one looks at some of the more strenuous things on the list, like running 8 kilometers, 50 front rolls, and swimming in the lake (all of which should be done every DAY), one might think Lord Borr is trying to train the students for something much more than the Dark Arts. Methinks the Ministry has decided to poke it's long, thin nose into the business of Hogwarts one too many times. Remember last year when we had a Head of Security appointed by the Ministry? Isn't Hogwarts suppossed to be the safest place in Britain? (Right next to Gringotts, of course) If I were you, I'd be careful around the new professors. Keep your eyes and ears open, and watch your mouths. It's OUR job to blab, it's YOUR job to tell us what you know.

- Ekho

**Aparecium** · 05-19-2011, 02:09 AM

Ready for a Little TA?

There have been whispers through the corridors… the common rooms, the loo, even. This Goddess thinks, personally, that this is a fabulous idea. Tate is apparently trying to embody some of the classic Harry Potter/Dumbledore mojo and raise an army to overthrow the Ministry?!

DOWN WITH BLOODY BIGHEAD!

That is what I say about it all.

And really, isn’t my opinion the only one that matters? Even if this Tatertot Army is purely for the students to learn proper DADA lessons, that is fine as well. Given that Borr apparently OWLED in his assignments for the entire term… suffice it to say, I think he is a useless old lump. Really I would like to see him attempt to touch his own toes. I wonder, actually, when the last time he could look down and see his own toes was? Teenage years? Infancy? Who knows?

The main focus here is that the children of Hogwarts aren’t taking this change in regime sitting down, it seems. They want a proper education and some are willing to take up arms and fight for it. Kudos to you lot. Really. Just don’t allow history to repeat itself, yeah? I don’t know where such things could be done. Training that is. But, I could suggest using the Room of Requirement and being VERY specific about your intentions there. Or perhaps there is a place in Hogsmeade that could serve this purpose?

I wouldn’t put it past some Gryffindor to go to Tate himself and share the idea. Wonder how the former Lion turned Headmaster would feel about such an honor? These children not only want their education, they want their Headmaster. Their REAL Headmaster. The one that would do anything within his power to ensure their safety as opposed to stepping aside for the wide load of the Ministry to step in and take over his territory. Perhaps such a thing could spur the man into further action. Throw the politics out the window, Headmaster. Act. Swiftly, please, sir.

Keep a weathered eye on the horizon… wait that isn’t right is it?

Keep your eyes open and ear as well. We will be watching and keeping you informed.

~Hera

**Aparecium** · 06-01-2011, 04:06 AM

Flying is just CRAZY

While muggles have their football, baseball, and other national sports, the wizarding world has our best and most popular sport of flying; aka Quidditch. It should come as no surprise that flying lessons are one of the more crowded lessons at Hogwarts School, what with the first years eager to get their feet off the ground, and others working on perfecting their balance to try out for their house team or making sure to keep their breakfast down while being only five feet off the ground. Whatever is their reason, there is no doubt that we can count on someone attending flying lessons. Who wouldn't?

Professor Vindictus teaches this utmost important class and who better suited for such a role than the previous professional quidditch player himself? Being one of the oldest members of the staff here at Hogwarts, not to mention the Deputy Headmaster and quidditch official for our school's games, one can be sure to count on that he'd make the right decisions, be there for the students, and dedicate himself to helping and making sure that the school keeps an environmentally safe atmosphere; or in other words, help keep the Headmaster's motto of 'Don’t die' shining through the halls and known throughout the school. However, during recent days and events, our crazy flying Professor has taken a turn for the worse!

Perhaps it's just his age catching up to him or he just can't stand being patient with the students any longer, but our dear professor seemed to have had a BREAKDOWN during the first flying lesson of the term! That's right folks. Professor Vindictus has finally lost it! While of course we all knew this time was coming sooner or later, we should all take into consideration what really happened during the lesson. Surely cursed brooms wouldn't have one of our other Professors taking points from an unsuspecting Hufflepuff first year for hugging someone in class 'without permission'? Or relieving their own houses' quidditch captain of his badge for suggesting that he get new brooms? Or not being able to decide whether the obvious choice as to deal with these supposed cursed brooms is to set them aflame or not?

Surely after a few days, Professor Vindictus would calm down. Obviously the fact that he took points away from a student who gave him a well needed gift isn't a sign that he's going crazy, right? RIGHT? He isn't the first Professor to get mad over a gift from an innocent student, but can I just say...crazy? Yes, yes I can.

Seriously Hogwarts students, keep safe, don't give our flying instructor gifts, and definitely DEFINITELY…don't poke him with a stick to make sure he's alive if you happen to see him lying on the ground. He could just be meditating. Just, please don't.

Athena

**Aparecium** · 06-10-2011, 03:07 AM

Dungeons Ablaze!

Yeah that title says it all, doesn’t it dears? Very recently the Potions storeroom caught fire in what is being called a MYSTERIOUS incident. I am not so sure there is anything mysterious about it myself. I have a FEW theories that I would like you lot to marinate on.

1. Lafay, the dragon lady, set the storeroom on fire and then escaped through the Vanishing Cabinet in the dungeon. Yes, that’s right. There was, at one point, one of the pair of Vanishing Cabinets in the dank, dingy place.
2. Perhaps the resident Gryffindor psycho, Josh Carter, started the fire because Lafay would not return his love. It makes sense to me, the mother Goddess. He has been seen and heard professing his undying love and devotion to her. Not to mention, he is as unstable as an Erumpent horn being used for target practice.
3. It was an accident. This is, in my humble opinion, the least likely scenario. If someone had done it accidentally then they would have surely stepped forward by now.
4. And lastly- Perhaps it was Evelyn Flores, the girlfriend (?) to Josh Carter. A woman scorned? Makes sense doesn’t it? Yes of course it does- I said it.
Whatever the cause was, the fire was a raging inferno that injured several students. From what I have been told and what I witnessed for myself, the students that were hurt should not have been attempting to take out the fire seeing as they were young and unskilled. What first year could possibly perform the magic required to take down a fire as such? None, that’s how many.

I say this to you all, PLEASE be safe this term. It seems that perhaps things with the beloved Hogwarts staff are becoming more serious. What with all of the injured students over the past two terms now. It will be a miracle if we all make it out alive.

Stay safe, keeps your eyes and ears open and we will be bringing more news soon.
~Hera

As always there is no offense meant, this is all IC.

**Aparecium** · 06-13-2011, 04:01 AM

Hogwartians to Hoist the Colors High?

My dear Moon Children, I do hope that you will forever remain as you are and do not fall until the spell cast by the sea or, as the case may be, by the Black Lake. There is a foul voice on the air and something dark that floats on the waters near Hogwarts. You all know of what I speak of, do you not?

Many, if not all, of Hogwarts students have boarded and explored this mysterious ship and most have come off it seeming to prefer their land legs to those of the sea. However, there are those among us who seem to have become quite taken with it. One, which should come as no surprise, is non-other than the eccentric ~~and perhaps graying~~ Professor Vindictus who some have whispered has become obsessed with the boat. Then there are the two Quidditch Captains, Simon Bennet and Jacob Blunt, causing quite the scene down by the lake fighting over a silly hat. The two were last seen running off towards the Depute Headmaster’s office, hat in hand and Bennet speaking strangely.

They are not the only ones acting strangely since the ships appearance, there are others and now, with your, my dear Moon Children, most recent History of Magic lesson in which such talk is encouraged and emphasis placed on hoisting the Jolly Roger, it is clear that there is pirate fever invading the walls of Hogwarts. While your seemingly innocent History of Magic professor, Professor Gemma Cerulean, pretends to make this lesson something innocent, the truth is that she MUST be working alongside with Professor Vindictus in what seems to be the only plausible option: recruiting young Hogwartians into piracy. The title of her lesson was ‘A Pirate Life for Me’ after all. Not the most subtle way of stating ones intentions, wouldn’t you all agree, my dear Moon Children.

With the ship still making port in the Black Lake and your very own professors taking an unhealthy interest in all matters relating to setting sail, it is only a matter of time before you all become the Pirates of the Black Lake. Will you choose to shiver your timbers and hoist your own colors? Let us hope that you are able to keep your wits about you and not be tempted by the two Dark Pirate Lords of Hogwarts, Professors Cerulean and Vindictus respectively.

It’s all moonshine,
Artemis

**Aparecium** · 06-27-2011, 03:32 AM

A Happily Never After for the Grytherpuff

Inter house relationships are not uncommon knowledge throughout these halls of Hogwarts, and I'm sure the portraits have seen a thing or two that could be quite gossip worthy. If any of you wonderful students hear anything from them, let us know. *wink*

It's also quite clear that the houses of fire and ice have an attraction to each other as much as a five year old and sugar do. Sometimes, it's just inevitable. No matter how much it seems wrong, dangerous, and even mind boggling, no one can argue with their heart's decision. That was the case with this Slythindor couple, Lexi Denver and Stradivarius Salander. Yes, I'm using your first name Stradivarius. Learn to love it!

While I personally find it nauseating, what with their obvious love for one another and happily ever after appearance, I certainly do find it interesting that fire and ice could work together as much as opposites tend to do most of the time, yet can blow up in a seconds notice and hurt one another rather badly; mostly with a few injuries on the side as well. It seems these two have had their rocky moments in the past, but they've pulled through to the end, and once again, I find myself pushing my plate away from loss of appetite. Although, with my own two eyes, I've witnessed a most intriguing event. Was it something he said? Did he not pour Lexi her drink correctly? Was he caught with another girl? Arya perhaps? Whatever Stradivarius (aka Salander) has done, apparently Lexi had believed that simply words would just not do, and instead, resulted to using her fists to make sure he understood that she was upset.

The reason I mentioned Arya specifically is because she too found it necessary to throw herself at Stradivarius. LITERALLY! As in, 'trying to tackle him to the ground' throwing. From what I could hear from where I was so perfectly seated in the great hall where all of this occurred, Lexi yelled out something about loyalty and how he (who I assume could only mean Stradivarius) 'never understood'. Had Stradivarius tried to sneak around behind Lexi’s back with Arya, wanting to be in a Slytherpuff relationship instead? Did Arya even know that he was dating the Gryffindor girl? Or was she just helping out a dear friend? And why the heck was Vinny rooting it all on?! Such behavior from out students, prefects, and faculty should certainly be told to our Headmaster Hottie.

The questions and theories are endless about what is going on with this love triangle and one crazy Professor, but I have my opinions on the matter as I'm certain you all do as well. Yet, as I've learned in the past, nothing is worse than making a lion angry. Unless of course, you anger a snake, so it's best to keep your whispers about this on the down low when you see one of these troubled students in hearing range.

Keep safe Hogwarts students! And remember, if the professors don't catch you… we will.

Athena

**Aparecium** · 07-02-2011, 01:16 PM

Love and Quidditch

Teenagers and love; they go hand in hand. Apparently so does loving more than one person at a time… the triangles of infatuation that are popping up all over this castle are surprising, to say the least. And correct me if I am wrong, but aren’t the Hufflepuff’s supposed to be the nice ones? I know that they say Gryffindor’s are loyal and I suppose that is the case here.

Poor little house elf, Kurumi Hollingberry has clearly been sucked in by an incubus. That incubus being one Treyen Lockhart. Who would have imagined that sweet little boy would be such a Lothario? Not this goddess, that’s for sure. Kurumi is too blinded by those pearly whites and that trusting face to see him for what he truly his and I would venture a guess that there will be some pretty peeved people around the castle if these shenanigans do indeed end up hurting Kurumi.

I am sure most of you have give a phoenixes tail about this are asking yourself one question: What about poooor little Ellie Stone? Yes, what has happened to Miss Ellie? I have it on good authority that Treyen is still seeing her when he isn’t sneaking around to see Miss Hollingberry. Tsk, tsk, Mr. Lockhart. Such an innocent face and a sweet, sweet smile for such an evil little boy. Although, I suppose we shouldn’t be too awfully surprised considering he is related to Gilderoy. Who was, in my humble opinion, nothing but a coward, a cheat, and a liar. Looks like a family trait. This all leads me to wonder if Treyen has ever truly been good at anything other than lying and sneaking around. Are those quidditch skills a fluke as well? It’s evident that charm doesn’t win house points though.

I warn all of you non- Hufflepuff’s out there to please take heed, these yellow clad kiddies are not as sweet as they seem. So do keep on your guard, my little Hogwartians. Also remember that NONE are safe from our prying eyes and ears. If you have a secret we WILL find out and we WILL report it here.

~Hera

**Aparecium** · 07-29-2011, 04:29 AM

BOOM?

Yes, BOOM!

I think it is safe to say, without a shred of doubt, that our beloved Professor Maximus Vindictus has lost his ever loving mind. As if I ever really had any doubts on this matter. Pffft. Only this time it looks like the crazy has spread. Several students, including the typically mild mannered Gryffindor Quidditch Captain, the already odd Hufflepuff Prefect; Arya Lovegoods, the always precocious Lexi Denver, her on again off again boyfriend, Salander, and the less than friendly little snakette, Sierra Greingoth, seem to have been bitten by the crazy bug.

Flying class turned into an all out WAR ZONE recently. The old man Professor actually instructed his students to try to set one another on FIRE! Seriously, people. He encouraged the students to take flight and attempt to set their opponents brooms alight. And if that wasn’t dangerous enough he then told them to attempt any quidditch foul they could think of without the use of a wand. One little Ravenclaw came away with a broken nose compliments of a blonde Gryffindor who seemed to think her name was actually Thomas… Odd.

Several other students were injured by this rag tag group of pirates. And still that isn’t even the juiciest bit of all. After some crazy blue mist swept through the pitch it was seen by ALL that Vindictus was locked in a passionate kiss with Librarian Kimber Donovan. OH WHAT A SCANDAL. But wait… it gets EVEN BETTER! The lovely, typically mild mannered Groundskeeper Mister Stryker somehow witnessed this all and popped up just in time to punch Vindictus right in the MOUTH. Talk about a great bit of entertainment. Professor Vindictus claims that he was in a weird dream state or something of the sort. I, for one, think this is a load of waffle. He was just looking for an excuse to lock lips with the lovely lioness. Mhm. Dear me, I think it’s clear for all to see… Maximus O. Vindictus has gone round the twist.

Keep an eye on him and perhaps my minions will give you some more precious morsels of gossip later.

Now on a personal note I regret to inform you all that this article will indeed be my last as the head of Aparecium. Well, this will be my last with Aparecium, period. I feel that I have molded my precious goddesses and gods so that they are capable of taking the reins and keeping the gossip flowing for you all. I know, I know, no one will ever be able to fill my shoes. Heck, I AM the mother Goddess after all. Know this, though; I have greatly enjoyed my time with the paper and I will leave here happily.

I just won’t be revealing my TRUE identity. Some things are better left unsaid.

~Hera

**Aparecium** · 07-29-2011, 10:25 AM

"Oh To Be Young and Feel Love's Keen Sting"

Or even the old ones feel it too....

My dear moon children, I come to you for the last time with the gravest of news. However, I do believe that this news is not entirely new to you all. A few months back, you beloved Muggle Studies professor, Jeremy Zookara went missing. The reason passed down was that he sought work elsewhere, but is that really reason enough for him to pack up his extensive rubber duck collection and leave the school? No! Clearly there is another side to this moon’s story.

One has to first suspect the Astronomy professor and all his talk about aliens and life on other planets. This goddess has seen the moon and all its sides and does wonder herself sometimes if we are truly alone in the universe, but the man seemed a bit preoccupied during the lesson. It almost seemed as though he knew there was other life out there and that they were coming. And perhaps they did come and beamed the innocent Professor Zookara up in their rocket ship and took him off to Mars.

If this theory seems a little too out of this world for you, then perhaps this one will tickle your fancy, dear moon children. Did you not notice that your History of Magic professor seemed just a little too pleased to be teaching the final lesson of the term all by herself? With such an elaborate stage and the title of joint Muggle Studies and History of Magic in the description, one would think that she would have been more concerned that he had not showed up and simply shrugged her shoulders with a simple ‘the show must go on.’ This goddess has already suspected her as being a dark pirate lord, and I am afraid she has acted on it. With her pirate lesson, there seemed to be an odd emphasis on muggle thoughts that, at times, it seemed like you were all in a Muggle Studies lesson and not a History of Magic lesson. Yes, this sinister woman has been after Professor Zookara’s position from the start and most likely sent the poor man to Davy Jones’ Locker.

There is yet another theory that has just recently been illuminated upon. As the ever eloquent Hera explained, the demented ways of Professor Vindictus have once again surfaced and he was caught in a passionate embrace and kiss with Gryffindor Head of House and school librarian, Kimber Donovan. Now, my dear moon children, you may or may not be aware of the romance between Donovan and Zookara, but they were often spotted in corridors together and occasionally whispering sweet nothings to one another – at least what the portraits tell me. Our final theory on the missing professor is that he had his heart ripped out of his chest, thrown on the ground, and trampled on by Donovan who seems to be playing the field. Not only was she snogging Vindictus, but the Groundskeeper seemed even more upset by the scene. Could it be that the seemingly innocent librarian took on three lovers this term? That is certainly not a subject one would be able to look up in the library.

So, my dear moon children, which of the three theories seems the most likely to you?

It’s all moonshine,

Artemis

**Aparecium** · 08-05-2011, 05:54 AM

ooc: So this is our last post for the term. THANK YOU ALL for showing us all so much love. As "Hera" I especially thank you for making my final term as head of the staff very memorable. Look out next term... I hand picked my successors.

"Hey everyone its Hermes here, and in today's news, Hogwarts School term is coming to a close and one of my teammates Athena and I would like to help you angsty Hogwartians be sure you know all that you need to know about us and what's been going on before you leave."

"That's right Hermes. We have all the updates on Lord Borr, mermaid lagoons, OWLs and NEWTs, and farewells to both students and staff for you today right here, right now. As you've all known, or may not have known, Lord Borr has graced us all in being our very own Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, however, instead of helping us learn to defend ourselves, he has had us running around, ballroom dancing and planting trees. Perhaps it was a nice break from the heavy loads of homework we usually receive in the class for the time being, but it has not gone unnoticed by this goddess that the Minister has failed to even show up for classes or make an appearance. While he is a very busy and important man, he also prides himself in being a role model for anyone and everyone. One would think he'd take a small amount of time to show up and try to mold our minds into worshiping him, so what business has kept the Minister from making any visits? My guess is as good as any of yours."

"Hmm well Athena you may be into tons of homework and lessons but I was secretly glad the Minister/DADA professor never showed up--less time for me to have to study. Im sure quite a few others share my feelings out there. And speaking of dreadful and soul-sucking school work, OWLS and NEWTS were in session again at Hogwarts School this term, this time expanding their reign of torture onto the sixth years. I don’t understand why the Wizarding World feels the need to test students on their book learning abilities, and base their entire future on these skills...*cough* Um well, personal feelings aside, I’m sure all of us can agree they were hard, but I have a tingling that my fellow delivery workers, the owls, will be carrying out many O's, E's, and A's!"

“Well, you know what they say Hermes, no one wants to hire someone with Troll grades. They may as well just hire a Troll themselves. In other news, students were able to take a break from the massive loads of studying for tests and ministry exams when the prefects and quidditch captains had gave an announcement they were going to hold meetings for their houses. Only come to find out that the prefects and captains were nowhere to be seen, and we had to find them based off of clues that our very own Hogwarts ghosts gave to us; some more reluctant to do so than others I’ve heard.
While our student leaders found it amusing to set us against tasks that required us to use our house traits to the fullest, not to mention interact with students we normally would never do, it was all worth it in the end when the ending destination was finally revealed. A beautiful lagoon, complete with buffet and swimming wear, was waiting for us and I’m sure the sight of it would have been enough make anyone’s stress float immediately away. Let’s hope this lagoon is still here this next year. I’m sure it’ll be a popular getaway for those upcoming OWL and NEWT students.”

"Speaking of students...*awaits applause for amazing segway I know* but it seems as if just because OWLS and NEWTS are over that some students think it is acceptable to roam about the castle at night and work on their art projects."

["A risky time to be doing so, especially on what they're creating their art projects on, however, what's life without a bit of risk? While one sees a plain school wall, another sees as a painting canvas to show off their inner colors. In this goddess's opinion, we need a few more students in this school to express their artistic nature."

"Exactly, Athena, you’re a smart one! I agree that a mister Riley Sinclair and Evelyn Flores painted their muse, Professor Hadley, not out of malice but as an end to the unsolved conflict that we mentioned in one of our first articles. Even if we’ve only heard about this great work of art, in this god’s opinion, and I’m not often wrong, I say Hadley should be honored by such a gesture."

“Only time will tell whether or not Professor Hadley agrees with our views or not, yet with the school year so close to its end, it’d be best to not fight against it, and enjoy the moments instead. With the end of the year in mind, I do bid you clever, and some not so clever, Hogwarts students a happy summer and a special farewell to those leaving this school for the final time. You will surely be missed.”

"Yes and I echo those kind remarks aswell and would also like to bid you all farewell because I will be in the ranks of those rockin' seventh years departing our lovely Castle this year. So remember stay smart, stay true and Stay Aparecium!"

-Hermies & Athena

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