0.Welcome to Scarsburough
[align=center]Welcome to Scarsburough, reputed to be the [b]most[/b] unique wizarding town in all of the U.K!
It was founded a little more then ten years ago and was originally called 'Travershill.' In the beginning the businesses were few and the homes were built by their occupants. More of a pit-stop than any sort of village, it was settled primarily by those who were alarmed by the rapid growth and progress of Hogsmeade. Buildings and houses in 'Travershill' were built neat and quaint, the lone street- now dubbed Main St, and the most bustling part of this small town- was narrow and neatly cobbled.
More people began to trickle into town, buying up bits of land and building houses here and there- usually the ones who found it difficult to purchase in Hogsmaede, and Witches and Wizards who were finding it increasingly uncomfortable to live in the muggle world.
It's never been actually clear who first started theming their business around the Heroes of the war- though it's been rumoured that the Neville's first started having their employees glamour as various War Heroes, since one of their sons somewhat resembles Harry Potter himself- but it has never been confirmed and no record was ever made.
The town of 'Travershill' gradually began to change. The main street widened, shops were moved aside and made more orderly, and the street grew in length. The area where most people found it most suitable to place their homes was organized better as well, and soon the three Randall brothers had been hired by investors to build large, spacious wizarding homes that spanned six long streets. Fully furnished and at a very reasonable price, there came a flood of people to the small town. More businesses sprang up, and it became customary to not only give your name a quirky, hero-themed name, but to mold your business around a certain theme. Shortly after one of the Randall brothers opened his own shop, 'Dumbledoor's Carpentry and Furniture,' the town held a meeting and voted unanimously to change the name of the town to 'Scarsburough,' after Harry Potter himself and referring to where he spent many happy days of his youth.
However Scarsburough hasn't quite managed to expand beyond that initial leap, which pleases the residents as it remains a rather small and quaint tourist town that caters to the residents just as much as it does to curious travelers.
Most shops on the main street are evenly spaced, with wide, bright windows for you to see inside. Scarsburough gives one the feel of living in a fairy tale, and awe at its appearance is often palpable. At night the street lamps light up, shining warmly down on the cobbled street and sidewalks. The Moody Bar and Inn is always brightly lit and welcoming, and strains of music spread up and down the long Main St. every evening.
While during the night you can have your fill of wine and good food, dancing and great company, during the day Scarsburough holds all sorts of delights for witches and wizards of all ages. You can spend your day lazily browsing the shops- why don't you visit Hedwig's Haven? Check out a book, or if it's the right Friday you might just be able to get your favourite book signed. Towards the end of main street and nearer to the Severus Snape Memorial park is the Rubeous Hagrid Magical Animal Zoo and Sanctuary. It's a great place to take the kids, to educate yourself by learning about all the creatures they house, and perhaps to see an exotic creature you've never seen before.
Scarsburough offers delight and fantasy to all who walk its streets, whether you're a resident or just a visitor. It's also family friendly and safe, with the community watching out for itself and keeping the small town secure but welcoming.[/align]
1.Severus Snape Memorial Park
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'The Ladies Club of Scarsburough' pushed the vote 42 to 36 in favour of naming the memorial park after the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Severus Snape. Afterwards, everyone agreed anyway that it would have been rather ridiculous to name it 'The Very Long List of People Who Contributed to the War Effort Against the DLV' Memorial park, which received 28 votes, or 'The Guy who threw a rock at the Unnamed Death Eater but May Have just Tripped and Kicked it' Memorial park received 7 votes, and 'The Robert P. Fannyweather' Memorial park received only one vote, by old Robert P. Fannyweather himself, who didn't contribute to the war effort at all and actually had spent the past thirty years hidden one hundred feet below ground in a magical bunker living off of spam, dried peas, and wheat toast.[/align]
2.Main St.
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The town's main street, it holds the most popular, and by far quirkiest shops in all of Scarsburough.[/align]
3.Neville's Grocers
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Run by a family whose last name is Neville, Neville's Grocers seems like your average, but not super sized, grocery store. They have a fresh butchers and baker's section, fresh produce, canned and boxed goods, coffee, candies, and more muggle-like items such as soda and Doritos.
They also have Harry Potter working the cash register, Nymphadora Tonks stocking the shelves, and a man who looks eerily like Albus Dumbledore who alternately bags groceries and mops the floor.
Oh! That's the intercom now!
'Dumbledore, cleanup in aisle six. Dumbledore, cleanup in aisle six. Bring the Lysol and sawdust, please.... '[/align]
4.Dobby's Sock Emporium
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5.The Rubeus Hagrid Magical Animal Zoo and Sanctuary
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No you may not ride the Hippogriffs! That fence is there for a reason![/color][/align]
6.Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes
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Holy crap! Is there one of these on the corner of every Wizarding street or what?[/align]
7.Arthur's Muggle Curiosities, Odds, and Ends
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Arthur's Muggle Curiosities, Odds, and Ends sells items such as modern muggle and Wizarding technologies, used books and muggle machine parts, Wizarding radios and technologies, repair parts, spare parts, hair parts, beauty care parts, over-here and over-there parts, and any sorts of parts you wish to part with!
(No longer selling or accepting body parts)[/align]
8.Siriusly Fine Clothing
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[size=15]NO SHOES[/size]
[size=19]NO SHIRT?[/size]
[size=25]WE'VE GOT 'EM![/size]
We'll mend your cloaks, robes, and clothes, or make you new ones out of the finest fabrics!
Affordable prices, always great clothes, for all budgets![/align]
9.The Spectacled Cat
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The Spectacled Cat- named after Professor Minerva McGonagall, War Hero -will delight you with its soothing, sophisticated atmosphere.
No need to make reservations, we'll never turn you down! The Spectacled cat is great for romantic dates or a night out with the family, and we ensure you'll have a wonderful evening if you entrust it to our hands![/align]
10.Granger's Gifts and Souvenirs
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In desperate need of a first edition Harry Potter bobble head? Want to buy a [i]real[/i] miniature key chain replica of Harry Potter's Nimbus 2000? [i]Itching[/i] to tell everyone who takes the time to read them that you 'Went to Scarsburough and all you got was a rip-roaring good time?'
Well come on in to Granger's Gifts and Souvenirs! Marcus Granger (No relation to the great Hermione Granger) offers a wide variety of novelties and gifts that will no doubt delight and awe captivated audiences as you show them alongside your vacations slides!
Give a talking Ginny Potter action figure- [i]it really shoots miniature bat-boogies[/i] -to that bright eyed little girl on her birthday, or surprise your little boy with a [i]real[/i] 'You can be Harry Potter too!' dress up kit, complete with [i]authentic[/i] Harry Potter glasses and forehead scar tattoos!
But don't worry, Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, we carry products for Harry Potter fans of [i]all ages![/i][/align]
11.The Weasley District
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Consisting of streets named after every member of the immediate family of Arthur and Molly Weasley, the Weasley district houses most of Scarsburough's residential area.[/align]
12.Dumbledoor's Carpentry and Furniture Store
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Run by a man named P. Q. Randall, Dumbledoor's Carpentry and Furniture store covers all your housing needs, and more! From re-upholstering to laying down carpets, wood, and tile, to offering a..... er... [i]very[/i] vast array of furniture options for your home, Randall's your man! (Looks like the orange and green plaid couch set's on sale again....... wasn't that same set here last year?)
Scarsburough Trivia:
P. Q. Randall and D. C. Randall, of the Randall Brothers Housing and Construction corporation- along with their other brother, R. J. Randall -helped build many of the houses and buildings in town. All three are Architects and were commissioned to design, build, and furnish a number of ready-to-move-in houses when the town was still in its early stages.[/align]
13.The Moody Bar and Inn
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Far from any sort of actual moodiness, the Moody Bar and inn holds an inviting atmosphere, and is quite frequented by locals and tourists alike. Though the sign may sport a painted replica of the famous Auror's eye, the inside is warm and inviting without overwhelming you with tacky themed items- the perfect place to listen to a Quidditch game on the radio, or even watch a game of football or cricket on one of the TV's.
Strictly Non-Smoking, however there's a long porch out back with tables and seating, and most importantly warming spells on it for those colder nights.[/align]
14.Hedwig's Haven Bookstore and Library
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With a Scarsburough residential library card you can check out a number of books from the Library, relax at the few small tables or bean bags placed throughout the store, or select a copy of a book of the shelf and buy a brand new or used copy of that title at the counter!
Hedwig's Haven also sells some novelty items, and also sells freshly brewed coffees, teas, espressos and more in the combination gift and coffee shop. No food or drink allowed in the library, however!
Book and autograph signings are on every third Friday, check the board outside to see who we've got this month![/align]
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EDIT: Whoops. xD Still need one mroe thread, accidentally posted the gift shop twice. :3
GIMME ANOTHER THREAD, MIKE! D<
^_^ Now all there's to do is to write the intro/welcome post for the town and find pictures. :3
If you have time/want to mike, find pictures you think might fit for places and PM them to me or post them here.
D< And I will be like an evil Nazi in my scrutinizing of them. xD
Haha, no, not really. :3 It's hard for me to find pictures, I'm too picky. XD
I'll write up the itnro in a minute though so you've got a better idea of how I've got it pictured. xD
Sort of think of the little town in Cars. But like a cute little disney-ish town with log cabin/wooden stores that're not squished together because Scarsburough isn't so big that they've got to make the buildigns one huge block just to have space.
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(Before anyone asks - I only deleted threads with no posts, that had been turned into new threads when I started posting roleplay topics on The Wizarding World.)