(For example - the phrase "cunts" is used the same way "bitches" is sometimes used here in America, in that friends will often say "what're you up to, cunts?" in a playful manner referring to friends.)
Which brought me to an idea. What if a surge of American wizards immigrated to England (since most of our roleplaying is done there rather than Scotland, etc) following the end of Voldemort's pathetically short reign? Perhaps because, following the war, British wizarding communities became more secure and exclusive (see quote below) and American wizards, often few and far between because of the risks of congregating, wished to live in magical villages to more safely raise children? This would merge cultures very quickly, and allow for more Americanized speech, food, fads, etc; some characters could be based in cultures more familiar to us, so their backgrounds are easier to structure.
While I consider this as a possibility, please discuss the following:
• What affects do you believe would show most from a mass immigration to the UK?
• What are other reasons for a mass immigration?
• Do the benefits of adding this to "guild canon" outweigh the negatives?
With the fall of the Dark Lord, the Wizarding World found itself on the edge of social collapse: tattered families were scattered across Great Britain, dangerously close to being completely exposed to muggles. Furthermore, the war left many distrustful of even close friends, too much lying and manipulation during the Death Eaters’ short reign leaving relationships strained with question. With the addition of economic hard times and a Ministry that seemed to be in a state of steady decay, many surrounding European countries speculated that the English Wizarding community in particular would collapse and its residents would seek refuge in Scotland or neighboring France, if not the budding population in America.
However, the Ministry of Magic recovered beneath the healing hands of such revolutionary political figures as Kingsley Shacklebolt, Percy Weasley, and [] - and soon launched a new social campaign, encouraging Wizarding families to congregate together and form new, all-magical villages and communities. Eager to feel safe again, a vast majority of Wizarding society responded to the call, and as if overnight Wizarding-exclusive towns and neighborhoods began to emerge. Hogsmeade, already known for its lack of muggles, swelled with hundreds of new families, and became the unofficial capital of Wizarding England.
The results were almost immediate; with a majority of the population comfortably settled out of muggle view, suspicions of a secret society - bubbled up during the war due to Death Eater activity - gradually tapered off and muggles abandoned their conspiracy assumptions. Trust began to materialize between Wizarding neighbors, and communities flourished with the comfort of doing magic in one’s own front lawn. A sense of community began to cement the hopes of a better, safer tomorrow.
As the years fell away, new benefits began to ripen - young wizards and witches began showing signs of their magical ability at much earlier average ages, apparently supported by the abundance of magic in their surroundings (this phenomenon was later deemed the Early Bird trend). Complicated magical skills, such as becoming an Animagus or casting a Patronus, saw a massive increase in the numbers of those capable of achieving them; and everyday spells themselves seemed to bulge with additional power. Extensive research revealed the secret benefits in living so close to other Wizarding families: the prolonged presence of an abundance of magic strengthened the magical abilities of those in the vicinity. Additional benefits, such as a substantial slowing of aging and a decrease in illnesses, were discovered as the study continued.
However, the Ministry of Magic recovered beneath the healing hands of such revolutionary political figures as Kingsley Shacklebolt, Percy Weasley, and [] - and soon launched a new social campaign, encouraging Wizarding families to congregate together and form new, all-magical villages and communities. Eager to feel safe again, a vast majority of Wizarding society responded to the call, and as if overnight Wizarding-exclusive towns and neighborhoods began to emerge. Hogsmeade, already known for its lack of muggles, swelled with hundreds of new families, and became the unofficial capital of Wizarding England.
The results were almost immediate; with a majority of the population comfortably settled out of muggle view, suspicions of a secret society - bubbled up during the war due to Death Eater activity - gradually tapered off and muggles abandoned their conspiracy assumptions. Trust began to materialize between Wizarding neighbors, and communities flourished with the comfort of doing magic in one’s own front lawn. A sense of community began to cement the hopes of a better, safer tomorrow.
As the years fell away, new benefits began to ripen - young wizards and witches began showing signs of their magical ability at much earlier average ages, apparently supported by the abundance of magic in their surroundings (this phenomenon was later deemed the Early Bird trend). Complicated magical skills, such as becoming an Animagus or casting a Patronus, saw a massive increase in the numbers of those capable of achieving them; and everyday spells themselves seemed to bulge with additional power. Extensive research revealed the secret benefits in living so close to other Wizarding families: the prolonged presence of an abundance of magic strengthened the magical abilities of those in the vicinity. Additional benefits, such as a substantial slowing of aging and a decrease in illnesses, were discovered as the study continued.
