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Professor_Adonis
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:45 am


Has it really been a month since I, Professor Adonis, posted an announcement?? OMLKAD! What have I been doing with my time?? Nevermind that. Anyway, I have loads of important announcements to let you know! The first is about the End of Term. It was originally scheduled to end Friday, February 22, but since we're having so much fun, we're extending it a full week! That's right Winter Term 2008 ends on Feb. 29. Is that odd for you? Too bad! Better start getting more and more House Points! That also means that starting tomorrow some type of event will be brought to you, thanks to my faithful Moderation team. If you feel this is an inconvenience (we got another week!) then I apologize.
Now as usual the mods and myself love it when we have your input. So go input!
Now since term ends next Friday, that means classes end too. Teachers post your finals!!! Cram as much knowledge into their heads as possible while you still have time!
Now if you've noticed that I have my list out, then good for you! I have my list out because starting today, many members will be getting messages related to Operation Scourgify! Why did I exclaim that? No idea, I'm just weird. Anyway, we're doing the multiple phase thing again. However we'll also be doing it parts. The first set will be the inactive house members. The second set will be the inactive house elves. If you think that you can help, PM your Head of House and offer it.
PostPosted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:05 pm


I saw a message today in our thread from the Head Elf, IceeWitch
and it got me thinking... This guild has really become something.
Within the last year our active membership has doubled, we've had over 1000 members, over 70,000 posts, and so much more. All that credit does not go to the moderators over the years, but to every single member over the years. Every member has helped HPGoG achieve the status of the most active Harry Potter guild on Gaia.
And as IceeWitch likes to say "we're getting bigger and better every term"

I can't say enough how impossible this would be if we didn't have the help and dedication from the members. Remember whether or not you have moderator status or not, you always have a voice.
So continue to stay active, get involved, and love Harry Potter

Regards,
Professor Adonis
 

Professor_Adonis
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Professor_Adonis
Captain

PostPosted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:24 pm


Name removed
Does this mean you will do away with me having to go through the house elf stage?
Please?
Really, I dont like roleplaying a servant and the rp is so very slow there. It will take me some 3 or more weeks to get the required posts.


Hmm.
This is an unfortunate case of someone who has not read the rules. Pity.
Perhaps before posting in a thread you should do what is asked, and then requests can be made.
PostPosted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:34 pm



And to think I was going to wait to post this, especially after the Headmaster's warm thoughts.
Anyway:
Now both Professor Adonis and I have grown weary of the countless PMs received asking about sorting.
Well, we're not complaining because we love your enthusiasm. Just make sure it DOES NOT die when you enter a House.
Now what am I talking about??
Well the best thing about House-Elves who are present during good ole' Operation
Scourgify is they get to go through a special sorting. I refer to it as a Mass Sorting
because the main goal is for everybody to get sorted. Of course some people don't get sorted, they get banned. Why? Well because they don't read the announcements or follow the directions. The directions are very simple.
You need to get sorted into a House before March 30. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL THE SORTING HAT IS OPENED. Now how do you get sorted? All you need is 25 posts. All these posts cannot be in Spinner's End (go other places in the guild)
Now the more active members we have the better, the less inactive ones the better.
Only a few things can get you BANNED within the next couple of weeks:
1) Not getting a minimum of 15 posts before March 30 (only applicable if you have not notified someone)
TBD (Due to even more PMs I am sending this out before I think it through more)
House Elves: Expect a PM regarding this within the next week.
Icee
I warn you again: IF you believe that making all 25 posts in Spinner's End will get you sorted, you are quite wrong. It's okay for some posts to be from there, but there are many other places in our guild that require more thought and interaction.

IceeWitch


Professor_Adonis
Captain

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:28 pm


I'm quite bored, yet quite excited! It always makes me
happy when Spring is near! As many of you know, we are slowly,
but surely, cleaning out our memberslist! That's not something to be excited for but there are so many other things such as the mass sorting of the elves (so many eager ones ready to join in the student population). There's also going to be tons of fun. We haven't even completed planning for the End of Term event, but already my staff and I are planning for Start of Spring Term!
New threads will be available, and finished, new classes and teachers, and hopefully much more for student/elf involvement. So keep looking, and thanks for making this guild School what it happens to be.

Professor A

(I wanted to make some more announcements before IceeWitch comes along and pollutes the thread)
PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:02 pm


Attention!

If you are a participant in the Guild Survivor, the game will now be played in the Main Subforum until further notice or until it ends.

Professor_Adonis
Captain


IceeWitch

PostPosted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:20 pm



All house-elves (new members as of Tuesday) should have received the following message. If not, then PM me, but just know that this is what it said:


HPGoG

Hello from HPGoG!
On behalf of HPGoG, I would like to tell you of a very important
announcement.
Records show that you are a house elf who has not been sorted. In an attempt
to get the memberslist "cleaned out" a bit, HPGoG will be having a Mass-Sorting!
The requirements are quite simple: You must be in the guild for at least 1 week, and you must make 25 posts before you submit the Test answers.
As of now you have made [x] posts. You will need 25 in order to be sorted. If you
are a frequent poster in Spinner's End, it's okay, but please try to make a few posts
elsewhere in the guild, such as the Giggling Pear or any of the Discussions.
If you are not sorted by March 30, you will probably be banned. Don't miss this opportunity!
Now there are some exceptions:
If you are not going to be online during the sorting time which begins March 1, or you do not want to get sorted please PM IceeWitch or Professor Adonis to let them know. You will be excused from the bannings but you are still expected to make the 5 post requirement each month.

If you have any questions or if you are confused, please don't hesitate to let
the Head Elf, IceeWitch, know.

Hope to see/hear ya soon!
HPGoG

PS: We apologize for the brashness of the message but there's so much planned for the guild that we're trying to make this process as quick and simple as possible. Once again, we're sorry!

PostPosted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:54 pm


Ahem. Now is it my turn??
Yes!!

Well it's that time of year, for End of Term is here!
No more rhymes from me. There's loads going on, and I hope I don't
leave anything out. Well the one that might have everyone the most excited is Operation Scourgify. It has commenced. The Houses are being cleared of the inactive members to make room for all the First Years who are sure to be ushered in when the Mass Sorting officially starts tomorrow.
Which brings us to the best part of this message! End of Term is here. I've said it before. Finals are all in (that includes an Elf final that has been given), and now it's time to head on to the Hall and Train for the festivities and sad good-byes. Who am I kidding?? We don't say Good-Bye in HPGoG! We only say "Talk to you later!". Now about this event:
What do you call an event that has riddles, luck, me, and is quite late?
Well I’m not sure either, so we’ll all just call it
End of Winter Term Event.
How’s that? Nice huh?
Anyway so get on over there and for you people, hint..hint, looking for posting
then the Great Hall is where you should be)

Usually during the End of Term we try to keep Common Room posting to
a minimum so that all the members can catch up and chat in the Great Hall.
Tis going to help with all that interactive stuff that elf was talking about.
We've got plenty of time because a new term won't start until late this month, or maybe April.
See ya in the End of Term Feast

Professor A

Stay tuned. The Hogwarts Express will be chugging in shortly. But for now:
Receive, Chat, Play, and be Happy!

Professor_Adonis
Captain


Professor_Adonis
Captain

PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:03 pm


A special note on the sortings:

Our moderators do have lives so please do not
PM them asking when you will be sorted. Everyone
is aware of the fact that the Mass Sorting is taking place.
Please be patient, they will sort you as soon as possible.
PostPosted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:06 am



It's quite funny how I forgot about this
xd

Anyway it's time for us to decide the Winter Term 2007-08 House Cup!!

If you are a teacher or instructor, please head over to the Hour Glasses
and submit your final point totals.

Sorry!

*Please note that points for events (held after a Term) will be added to the following Term's House point totals.*

Current Standings are as follows:



Slytherin is on their way to their second consecutive Cup with
558 points


Ravenclaw lags behind with
351 points


Hufflepuff follows closely behind Ravenclaw with
313


Gryffindor is behind Hufflepuff and has
158

IceeWitch


IceeWitch

PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:02 pm



Weeeeeeeelllllllll
I know I'm not dear ole' Professor Adonis.
Because I can't seem to find him at the moment, I'll
be delivering a few messages on behalf of him.

Actually, I'll send them to Adonis, and he'll announce them.
I don't possess his sense of humor to keep you guys entertained.

Just know (so this won't be a total waste of space)
There will be an announcement (important) soon.
Phase two of Operation Scourgify begins Thursday, so PM katkepin for details.
PostPosted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:37 pm


Ahem.
Well it seems I'm off track a bit...time to play catch-up!

There's much that needs to be known to you guys, and like always,
I'll divide it into parts.

First off, the 2008 Spring Term Calendar is still in the works. There's a bit of processes and math that has to go into it before I can release it. As soon as I have it though, ready and set, I'll post it here.

Secondly: Our unnamed Winter Term 2008 end of term event, End of Winter Term event is now officially underway. Chat up with members (house-elves and students) aboard the Hogwarts Express or in the Great Hall for the End of Term feast. When you've chatted yourself up for the day, help

Liam Rayes find those pictures! And then....when you're done with that, share a little generosity (and get something back) in Lucky Lenders!
(PS: Events are great ways to earn house points. How you do in the end of the term, gets you a good start in the start of the next term.)

Next, Operation Scourgify: Mass Sorting is now beginning. To all the house elves: It's important that you meet these requirements so that you can enjoy Spring Term 2008 in a House. Remember the last day to post your test answers will be March 30. If you don't think you should/can be sorted, then PM the Head Elf, IceeWitch as soon as possible.

Finally: Because it's been awhile and I've forgotten everything else I was supposed to say, I want to remind every member in this guild of a very important factor with us. Everyone has a voice here, and don't be afraid to use it. My staff and I love new ideas, and we'll be proud to use a member's idea from time to time.

Sincerely,
Professor Adonis

PS: If this message hasn't answered a question you have, feel free to ask it in the SFQ or PM me.

(There will be another announcement, possibly with the release of the calendar, about teacher applications, school clubs and updates to look forward to in Spring Term)

Professor_Adonis
Captain


Professor_Adonis
Captain

PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:49 pm


Did you know there was an event going on??

Of course you did! I announced it a week ago!

Then where is everyone??
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