<![CDATA[Knockturn Bound - 1920 Opening Feast]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:46:44 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Sorting Hat]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=420 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:59:39 +0000 Gideon Blackwood]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=420
Great Hall
01 September 1920




Everything about this night was strange, a sense of deja vu wafting over him as he waited by the front doors for the incoming first years. It had been many years since he graced the halls of this building as a student, but it felt like just yesterday. Gideon Blackwood: Deputy Headmaster and Hufflepuff Head of House. He was a touch bitter that he wasn’t the Slytherin Head, but he would make due with the badgers.

Pulling out his pocket watch, he saw that the students should be arriving any second. The second through seventh years were already in the hall and seated. The first should be here… Ah, and there they were.

The sky outside lit up with a bolt of lightning and rumbles of thunder. The weather had taken a turn towards the dramatic in the hours leading up to the arrival of the Hogwarts Express. Perhaps the Gods were trying to tell them something.

The tiny first years sloshed into the building, sopping wet and shivering with the bitter cold wind. Amongst the crowd of tiny humans, he saw very recognizable faces, his own blue eyes staring back at him. His niece and nephew, Elowen and Gareth, twin eleven year olds starting their time at Hogwarts. He wondered where they would end up after putting the hat on their heads.

Once the last drenched child entered the building, the doors shut and Gideon looked at the shivering horde of tiny humans he sighed. They looked cold and terrified. He made sure to make eye contact with a few specific students, who may be shocked to see him at the castle. Afterall, while selling robes in his family's shop, he neglected to tell the students that he would see them in just a few short weeks.

“Hello to you all, and welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. First things first.” His deep voice echoed off the walls. With a wave of his wand a sudden burst of warm air enveloped the first years. A waft of steam rose from their huddled mass, leaving behind a group of much warmer and much dryer children. Some of the hair was frizzier than they probably liked, but that wasn’t his concern.

“If you will, please follow me.” With no time to waste, Gideon made his way up the stairs and towards the door to the Great Hall. Turning, he waited for them to quiet down and come to a stop before him.

“Beyond this door is the Great Hall. Once we enter, I will lead you to the front where you will each take a turn being sorted into your house. Once sorted, your uniform will change into your house colors and you will find a seat at your house table for the remainder of the feast. Listen carefully to the Head Mistress, she will give you very important information to start the term. If you have any more questions, be sure to find your Head of House for more information. Shall we get festivities started?”

Without waiting for an answer, Gideon opened the door and walked with confidence down the main aisle and towards the front of the hall. There, sitting on top of a stool, sat a rather grubby looking leather hat. Once all had quieted down the pointy headpiece began to sing.


I welcome one, I welcome all,
To the castle this fateful fall.
Listen as I sing this song,
For those here, have done no wrong.

Unlike the leader who came before,
Those here now want to restore.
The magic was ripped, torn and broken,
A new leader has wisely been chosen.

The magic is strange, strained and cracked
The wards malfunction, open to attack.
But do not fear, for things are better.
Day by day, we get through this together.

Here we stand, brave and new,
With staff untested, Professors few.
Students here, and some away,
Hopeful more will return one day.

Here at Hogwarts things remain,
Houses stand against the pain.
Through it all we stick together,
Even through the darkest weather.

As a Lion, you are brave and bold,
You will charge ahead when the days are cold.
As a Badger, you are hardworking and humble,
Staying loyal while the thunder rumbles.

As a snake you're always determined and sly,
You will forge ahead as rain falls from the sky.
As an Eagle you stand witty and curious,
Even as the stormy wind, rages furious.

So first years!

Step right up, so we shall see,
Where you belong, as decided by me.
Will it be, the brave or kind?
Maybe the proud, or quick of mind.

Thank you for listening to this or that,
For I am, THE SORTING HAT!


The Great Hall erupted into raucous applause, whistles and cheers. Gideon, not done with his duties just yet, pulled the scroll out of his inside robe pocket and began reading the shorter than normal list of names.

“Alderbash, Aiden”



((OOC: WELCOME FIRST YEARS! Feel free to RP your sort! No need to wait for others or go in any order! HAVE FUN!))]]>
Great Hall
01 September 1920




Everything about this night was strange, a sense of deja vu wafting over him as he waited by the front doors for the incoming first years. It had been many years since he graced the halls of this building as a student, but it felt like just yesterday. Gideon Blackwood: Deputy Headmaster and Hufflepuff Head of House. He was a touch bitter that he wasn’t the Slytherin Head, but he would make due with the badgers.

Pulling out his pocket watch, he saw that the students should be arriving any second. The second through seventh years were already in the hall and seated. The first should be here… Ah, and there they were.

The sky outside lit up with a bolt of lightning and rumbles of thunder. The weather had taken a turn towards the dramatic in the hours leading up to the arrival of the Hogwarts Express. Perhaps the Gods were trying to tell them something.

The tiny first years sloshed into the building, sopping wet and shivering with the bitter cold wind. Amongst the crowd of tiny humans, he saw very recognizable faces, his own blue eyes staring back at him. His niece and nephew, Elowen and Gareth, twin eleven year olds starting their time at Hogwarts. He wondered where they would end up after putting the hat on their heads.

Once the last drenched child entered the building, the doors shut and Gideon looked at the shivering horde of tiny humans he sighed. They looked cold and terrified. He made sure to make eye contact with a few specific students, who may be shocked to see him at the castle. Afterall, while selling robes in his family's shop, he neglected to tell the students that he would see them in just a few short weeks.

“Hello to you all, and welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. First things first.” His deep voice echoed off the walls. With a wave of his wand a sudden burst of warm air enveloped the first years. A waft of steam rose from their huddled mass, leaving behind a group of much warmer and much dryer children. Some of the hair was frizzier than they probably liked, but that wasn’t his concern.

“If you will, please follow me.” With no time to waste, Gideon made his way up the stairs and towards the door to the Great Hall. Turning, he waited for them to quiet down and come to a stop before him.

“Beyond this door is the Great Hall. Once we enter, I will lead you to the front where you will each take a turn being sorted into your house. Once sorted, your uniform will change into your house colors and you will find a seat at your house table for the remainder of the feast. Listen carefully to the Head Mistress, she will give you very important information to start the term. If you have any more questions, be sure to find your Head of House for more information. Shall we get festivities started?”

Without waiting for an answer, Gideon opened the door and walked with confidence down the main aisle and towards the front of the hall. There, sitting on top of a stool, sat a rather grubby looking leather hat. Once all had quieted down the pointy headpiece began to sing.


I welcome one, I welcome all,
To the castle this fateful fall.
Listen as I sing this song,
For those here, have done no wrong.

Unlike the leader who came before,
Those here now want to restore.
The magic was ripped, torn and broken,
A new leader has wisely been chosen.

The magic is strange, strained and cracked
The wards malfunction, open to attack.
But do not fear, for things are better.
Day by day, we get through this together.

Here we stand, brave and new,
With staff untested, Professors few.
Students here, and some away,
Hopeful more will return one day.

Here at Hogwarts things remain,
Houses stand against the pain.
Through it all we stick together,
Even through the darkest weather.

As a Lion, you are brave and bold,
You will charge ahead when the days are cold.
As a Badger, you are hardworking and humble,
Staying loyal while the thunder rumbles.

As a snake you're always determined and sly,
You will forge ahead as rain falls from the sky.
As an Eagle you stand witty and curious,
Even as the stormy wind, rages furious.

So first years!

Step right up, so we shall see,
Where you belong, as decided by me.
Will it be, the brave or kind?
Maybe the proud, or quick of mind.

Thank you for listening to this or that,
For I am, THE SORTING HAT!


The Great Hall erupted into raucous applause, whistles and cheers. Gideon, not done with his duties just yet, pulled the scroll out of his inside robe pocket and began reading the shorter than normal list of names.

“Alderbash, Aiden”



((OOC: WELCOME FIRST YEARS! Feel free to RP your sort! No need to wait for others or go in any order! HAVE FUN!))]]> <![CDATA[Staff Table]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=419 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:56:56 +0000 Ruby Haswell]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=419 Staff Table

The Staff table is situated at the very back of the room. Everyone sits side-by-side so they can see the students.]]> Staff Table

The Staff table is situated at the very back of the room. Everyone sits side-by-side so they can see the students.]]> <![CDATA[Gryffindor Table]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=418 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:55:17 +0000 Ruby Haswell]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=418 Gryffindor Table

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The Gryffindor table is on the far right of the room when walking in, and is next to the Hufflepuff table.
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The Gryffindor table is on the far right of the room when walking in, and is next to the Hufflepuff table.
]]> <![CDATA[Hufflepuff Table]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=417 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:55:02 +0000 Ruby Haswell]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=417 Hufflepuff Table

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The Hufflepuff table is situated between Gryffindor on the right and Ravenclaw on the left, though there is a wide space between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw due to the aisle to the Staff Table.
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The Hufflepuff table is situated between Gryffindor on the right and Ravenclaw on the left, though there is a wide space between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw due to the aisle to the Staff Table.
]]> <![CDATA[Ravenclaw Table]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=416 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:54:47 +0000 Ruby Haswell]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=416 Ravenclaw Table

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The Ravenclaw table is situated between Hufflepuff on the right and Slytherin on the left, though there is a wide space between Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff due to the aisle to the Staff Table.
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The Ravenclaw table is situated between Hufflepuff on the right and Slytherin on the left, though there is a wide space between Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff due to the aisle to the Staff Table.
]]> <![CDATA[Slytherin Table]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=415 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:54:33 +0000 Ruby Haswell]]> https://staging.knockturnbound.net/showthread.php?tid=415 Slytherin Table

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The Slytherin table is situated on the far left of the room when entering the Great Hall, with Ravenclaw on the right.
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The Slytherin table is situated on the far left of the room when entering the Great Hall, with Ravenclaw on the right.
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