Charming is a Victorian Era Harry Potter roleplay set primarily in the village of Hogsmeade, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the non-canon village of Irvingly. Characters of all classes, both magical and muggle — and even non-human! — are welcome.
With a member driven story line, monthly games and events, and a friendly and drama-free community focused on quality over quantity, the only thing you can be sure of is fun!
"Are you always this forward?" He asked teasingly since it would be a very short thread if he just ignored her entirely. — Tobin Cartwright in Take A Peek
Did you know? Churchgoers and worshippers had to endure a foul stench during prayers due to the amount of bodies often stored within the vaults of churches and chapels.
Who wore it best? Friday’s costume ball hosted by Mrs. John Macmillan—a glittering affair attended by only the most prominent members of wizarding society—saw a parade of magnificent costumes, most of which were wonderfully unique. But not all. Witch Weekly found it difficult to spot the difference between two lovely clouds but have resolved, for the benefit of our fair readers, to resolve a rather burning question; who exactly wore it best?
The first of our young ladies—Miss Fairy Carmichael, daughter of Mr. Gryffith Carmichael—may strike a note of a familiarity among some of our readers. Yes, that Miss Carmichael, who recently made news with her accidental transformation, though we cannot help but think the young lady was quite lucky! Her lovely complexion appears quite highlighted by the dark hair which has replaced the formerly fair strands; a lucky accident indeed! Unfortunately, though Miss Carmichael may have carried off her costume—pretty, though it was, made of flowing tulle fabric in a cheery shade of white and finished with a band of baby blue at the young woman's waist—with her former appearance, the contrast between pale fabric and dark hair was simply too distracting and the effect of the dress and illusion of a cloud was quite lost. Perhaps she did not have adequate time to prepare a new costume following her accident?
Our second young witch has also recently made news following the marriage of her mother, Mrs. Cecelia Yaxley, who had been previously presumed dead, to her uncle, Mr. Prometheus Yaxley. Heavens, one cannot keep track! Miss Clementine Yaxley, daughter of the late Mr. Titan Yaxley, in deference to her father's memory chose a gown in a shimmering grey fabric as opposed to Miss Carmichael's white. Enchanted to appear fluffy—bringing to mind immediately the image of a cloud—the overall effect was quite magical and equally appropriate. The darker fabric also complimented Miss Yaxley's dark-hair (which was pinned up in a rather enchanting manner!) perfectly—the very antithesis of Miss Carmichael's unfortunate mistake. Such grace, poise and style, despite Miss Yaxley's recent brush with tragedy, should serve as an example to all young witches, regardless of their circumstances.
Our verdict? Miss Yaxley takes the crown for an utterly enchanting costume.
The Latest Rumors! It only takes a walk at the park to overhear the newest gossip. However, many of you might wonder: “How much of it is to be trusted?” We at Witch Weekly have collected some of the newest rumours and turned them into facts!
If you live in Bartonburg or have friends from that area, you have probably heard that Mrs. Cecily MacFusty has returned back to her parents’ home! To those who do not know who Mrs. Cecily MacFusty is, she was one of the many victims of the Amortentia spiked a year ago. What is more shocking though, is that Mrs. MacFusty filed a divorce! We at Witch Weekly are not at all surprised, of course, given the hastiness surrounding her marriage. We are surprised that this didn’t happen a year sooner! Our sources also tells us that her husband, Mr. Torquil MacFusty was seen visiting her parents’ home. Do you think he went there to beg her to come home? Or to beg her not to file a divorce? Is it possible that he did something to cause it? I suppose we shall only wait and see.
The next rumour is probably old news for our Irvingly readers, but it is our magazine’s duty to keep everyone informed! If you are an avid reader of Witch Weekly you will probably remember Miss Fairy Carmichael’s name from one of our earlier issues. If you have seen the girl, you will surely first remember her angelic blonde locks. Well, angelic blonde locks they are no more! It appears that the poor girl was struck by a spell after church, causing her to turn brunette! It is surely a big wound for Miss Carmichael, but if her mother is anything to go by then we are sure that she will be able to pull it off!
Mrs Cecily MacFusty. Miss Fairy Carmichael; a blonde no more!
It is likely, judging by the fact that the once Miss Ollivander worked first as the Librarian at Hogwarts and then at the Charms Professor, that the Ravenclaw Alumnus was not expecting to marry. It is not shocking that she would have consigned herself early to the fate of a spinster. After all Mrs. MacFusty is in possession of a great many freckles, no figure to speak of, and a great deal of very red hair.
By all reports it was on the expedition that the Ministry organized in 1882 that Mr. Hamish MacFusty and his future wife met. Certainly Mrs. MacFusty must thank the scoundrels that entered women into the Draft, for otherwise she likely would have continued teaching Charms until she was a spinster in truth! It was just over a year later, in October of 1883, that the pair married and Miss Violet Ollivander became Mrs. Hamish MacFusty.
The Hebrides are traditionally the home of the MacFusty clan, although Mrs. Violet MacFusty and her husband reside in Irvingly.
More than a year after their marriage, Mr. Hamish and Mrs. Violet MacFusty are still a solitary couple. They moved to Irvingly earlier this year despite the fact that the MacFusty family traditionally resides in their native Hebridean Isles, and while there is certainly no officially known reason for the move one must wonder if it is because Mrs. MacFusty (by all reports a nervous and reserved creature) found the rambunctious and notoriously dangerous lifestyle that her marital family traditionally holds to be too much for her delicate constitution.
Mrs. Violet MacFusty is the third child and only daughter of the late wandmaker Mr. Gerbold Ollivander; her mother perished in her delivery.
One must wonder if that same fragile nature might also be the reason that Mrs. Ollivander has yet to quicken. Perhaps she might find the use of the fertility drought offered by Travers Tonics to be of use? After all, it is said to have led to the existence of Mr. Travers's twin sons! Certainly something of that nature could help with whatever lack Mrs. MacFusty possesses (as the MacFusty family produce notoriously large families).
Or, perhaps, does Mrs. MacFusty find being a MacFusty wife not to be to her liking after all? It has been recently on the lips of many that Mrs. Cecily MacFusty, the wife of the elder brother of Mrs. Violet MacFusty's husband, has filed for divorce on the grounds of adultery! Could Mr. Hamish MacFusty suffer from similar vile inclinations? Or perhaps Mrs. Violet MacFusty (who married above her station) does not find Mr. MacFusty to fit her expectations of a man of his supposed breeding? Not, of course, that most MacFusty men fit that mold!
Whatever the reasons, Mr. and Mrs. Hamish MacFusty seem to have distanced themselves from the MacFusty family and also find themselves without issue (or even signs of future issue) after more than a year of marriage. Certainly things must be strained over Mrs. MacFusty's failure to produce offspring for her husband, and one must wonder if perhaps there is some reason that they have moved so far from the bosom of the large and riotous MacFusty clan. Is there some strain there as well, or perhaps does Mr. MacFusty simply not want his wife to get any ideas from Mrs. Cecily MacFusty? Whatever the reasons for the move, certainly it does not appear to have fixed the issue of fertility.
Devious Debutantes? We here at Witch Weekly have received a number of rather worrying letters from our readers, which suggests that the era of the demure debutante are long gone. Indeed, it appears that many have resorted to underhand tactics to achieve their aims! Certain names have been withdrawn to protect any innocent people from the potential of slanderous libel, but it certainly paints an alarming picture of the season- though if they are indeed true, we shall leave to our dear readers to decide.
Dear Witch Weekly, I am the mother of a young debutante who recently came to me in tears! Up until recently Mr A was quite devoted to her and so very attentive- indeed, he was due to meet my good husband for a private audience in a week- however another debutante has stolen him away! My dearest daughter, who has a thousand times the charm and fortune of Miss B, alledges that she saw Miss B (the deceitful, pock-marked girl) slip something in his drink at a ball last week. It must have been amortentia, for who in their right mind would choose her over my girl? Please, Witch Weekly, help me expose Miss B as the lying, cheating girl she is!
To the Ladies of Witch Weekly, I am a new debutante and confess that I found the season quite overwhelming, as many do! As you know, young ladies are expected to spend the afternoon promenading or paying calls, before attending a dinner party or going to the opera, and then attending two or three parties until nearly five in the morning, and I found myself so fatigued that even lying-in till noon as so many do wasn’t enough to revive me. One of my good friends- a lovely girl, the belle of every ball for her endless energy!- has offered me a solution. She swears by an energizing potion that she hides in the handle of her fan and takes sips of whenever she finds herself in the dressing room of a ball. It certainly sounds appealing, but I do not wish to be underhand! Please, tell me if such things are common place or even an unspoken accepted choice!
Witch Weekly, I am ashamed to say that I must write to you and betray my sister, for it is for the good of every debutante! I know many say that I am the plainer- being older by two years- of my father’s two daughters, but my sister’s behaviour has gone beyond sisterly competition! She was always very adept at potions and I recently caught her brewing something in her room, and I highly doubt that it was a simple acne potion like she claims! I was later looking for a bonnet she had borrowed and at the bottom of her armoire were a range of potions and ingredients, all of them causing such horrendous things such as bloat and clumsiness and rashes! I am too ashamed to give a name, however I urge all ladies to not allow any other debutante to fetch them a drink or leave them with their tea!
What are debutantes hiding behind serene smiles?Are underhand tactics infiltrating the very heart of modern society?
November Competition! It will soon start getting colder — it already has, really! I am sure that those who do not have a puppy or a cat already, would surely appreciate having a small furry friend for warm hugs! But worry not! We at Witch Weekly are thoughtful of your needs, so November’s competition is a puppy of your choosing! You will have until the 30th to sign up and our winner will be contacted on the 1st of December! The perfect early Christmas present!
October Winner!
Let’s all congratulate Mrs. Élodie Valois for winning a custom made fancy dress from Twilfit & Tatting’s! Mrs. Valois choose to dress as an angel, in order to honour her daughter who tragically lost her life this summer. An admirable choice, if you ask me! "I'm so grateful to Twilfit & Tatting's for this opportunity. Though my residence was not burned down completely from the fire, some of my gowns were ruined. Twilight & Tattings is the best when it comes to dressmaking, and I am quite excited for this gift of theirs!"
Do you want to be a winner too? November sign ups are open until the 30th!
Lapdogs are a girl's best friend!Mrs. Élodie Valois, winner of October 1884.
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Miss Fairy Carmichael.
Miss Clementine Yaxley.
Mrs Cecily MacFusty. 
Miss Fairy Carmichael; a blonde no more!
The Hebrides are traditionally the home of the MacFusty clan, although Mrs. Violet MacFusty and her husband reside in Irvingly.
Mrs. Violet MacFusty is the third child and only daughter of the late wandmaker Mr. Gerbold Ollivander; her mother perished in her delivery.
What are debutantes hiding behind serene smiles?
Are underhand tactics infiltrating the very heart of modern society?![[Image: 20r1cib.jpg]](http://i62.tinypic.com/20r1cib.jpg)
Lapdogs are a girl's best friend!
Mrs. Élodie Valois, winner of October 1884.
