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!
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    News
    You have found our archive! Charming lives on here!
    02.05 One last puzzle before we depart!
    02.01 AC? What AC?
    01.26 Impending URL changes!
    01.11 I've got a bit of a reputation...
    01.06 AC underway, and a puzzle to solve!
    01.01 Happy new year! Have some announcements of varying importance.
    12.31 Enter the Winter Labyrinth if you dare!
    12.23 Professional Quidditch things...
    12.21 New stamp!
    12.20 Concerning immortality
    12.16 A heads up that the Secret Swap deadline is fast approaching!
    12.14 Introducing our new Minister of Magic!
    12.13 On the first day of Charming, Kayte gave to me...
    12.11 Some quick reminders!
    12.08 Another peek at what's to come...
     
        
     
    Sylvia Faye Podmore
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    Full Name: Sylvia Faye Podmore
    Nicknames: Sylvie, Faye, Sassy*, Squirt* (* used primarily by Sydney)
    Birthdate: May 1, 1862
    Current Age: 23 Years
    Occupation: Mini Meddler & Debutante
    Reputation: ★★★★★ (5)
    Residence: London
    Hogwarts House: Gryffindor
    Wand: Cypress, Phoenix Feather, 7 1/4", Springy
    Blood Status: Halfblood
    Social Class: Upper
    Family:
    • Sylvester Podmore | [1813] father, Beast Division, Dept RCMC
      Virginia Podmore née Walsh | [1825] mother
      Hudson Podmore | [1847] brother and family
      Sydney Podmore | [1850] brother
      Valerie ----- née Podmore | [1852] sister and family
      Clinton Podmore | [1856] brother

      Henry Podmore | [1807] uncle and family
    Appearance: Standing at a rather unremarkable height (5'1") she is neither petite or plump but a happy medium. Her coloring is on the lighter side with light brown hair that could be considered blonde by some. Sylvie's eyes are blue and her features quite expressive. While not excessively obsessed with fashion, she does try to appear presentable and has been known to prefer the use of hats. She is right handed in all she does but for archery which she has taken the time to train herself to do with either hand.
    History:
    May 1862 | Surprise! Sylvia Faye Podmore is born, a rather unexpected pregnancy a full six years after Clinton was born. She is a tiny little thing with a full head of cornsilk hair and big blue eyes. She quickly charms her entire family with her bubbly, animated nature. Later that year, her second eldest brother is away to Hogwarts where Sydney becomes a Slytherin.

    1863 | Valerie is sent off to Hogwarts.

    1865 | Hudson graduates from Hogwarts.

    1866 | Clinton is sent off to Hogwarts. Sylvia shows her first signs of magic by turning all her dresses blue when she didn't want to wear the pink dress.

    1869 | Syd graduates and takes an internship at the hospital.

    1870 | Hudson marries his childhood sweetheart which Sylvie finds to be quite romantic. Syd gets a proper position at the hospital and Valerie graduates and debuts.

    1872 | Valerie begins a courtship with her future husband. Sylvie finds him a bit boring but her sister seems happy so she doesn't cause too much trouble.

    School year 1873-1874 | Sylive goes off to school and is sorted into Gryffindor. Clinton graduates. Valerie marries.

    School year 1874-1875 | Valerie suffers a miscarriage.

    School year 1875-1876 | Valerie has her first child. Sylvie adds Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle Studies as electives.

    School year 1876-1877 | Hogsmeade is founded but the family does not chose to relocate with only one child left in Hogwarts and a well established life in London.

    School year 1877-1878 | Sydney begins to court a young witch and Sylvie is quite excited that he seems to have found someone that he likes. Sylvia sits for her OWLs:
    ASTRONOMY
    CARE OF MAGICAL CREATURES
    CHARMS
    DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS
    DIVINATION
    HERBOLOGY
    HISTORY OF MAGIC
    MUGGLE STUDIES
    POTIONS
    TRANSFIGURATION
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    School year 1878-1879 | The courtship between Syd and The Inglorious Strumpet is dissolved and Sylvie vows never to forgive the woman for two-timing her brother. (To this day she gives the woman the evil eye and the turned up nose whenever she happens to see her.)

    School year 1879-1880 | Sylvia sits her NEWTs:
    CARE OF MAGICAL CREATURES
    CHARMS
    HERBOLOGY
    POTIONS
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    She graduates and on her eighteenth birthday is debuted in a ball thrown by her family that doubles as a birthday celebration. Though there are a few interested suitors, Sylvie finds them all to be quite boring and finds that there is no great love to be had with any of them; not that she's set her mind on love. She declares that she will not marry a boring man, that love is all well and good but not essential; however, boredom is intolerable.

    1885 | After four seasons, Sylvia still hasn't found a man to interest her. Syd is promoted to Assistant Head of the Creature Induced Injuries Department and with their mother's health failing health she has both decided to make at least some effort to find a man who isn't entirely boring. She's also decided that she would help Syd because obviously he needs help and why wouldn't he want his baby sister playing recon for him?

    Personality: Outgoing. Opinionated. Active. Adventurous. Curious. Independent. Progressive. Kind. Excitible.
    Sample Roleplay Post: Teehee

    OOC:
    Name: Cait
    Age: 28
    Contact: PM Alice
    Other Characters: Alice Lovegood, Charming Doge, Morvoren Moriarty, Regilla Cockburn, Rozenn Lozach
    How did you hear about us? Aeterna Roma? I think...or Eastern Lands. It's so long ago.
    Run while you can!
    Sylvie is currently making some effort to find herself a man who isn't a complete bore to marry.

    She is also chronicling her attempts in a journal. It is amusing.

    Glorious set made by Emma!
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    APPLICATION ACCEPTED!


    — You should be titled in a few moments. Please post with your new character in the Character Master List thread.

    — If you have a playby you would like to claim, you can go here.

    — Don't forget to record your character's past position(s) in our history records.

    — Not sure where to start? You can introduce yourself in a new topic here and fill out the plottage preferences form so people know what you're interested in. If you're looking for assistance in getting integrated into Charming, check out our Welcome to Charming: Getting Into the Game doc written by newbies!

    We also have a buddy system. If you are new to Charming, you will be contacted by your assigned buddy within 48 hours. Once initial contact is made, you can decide whether you'd like to continue to participate in the buddy system or if you'd prefer to figure things out on your own.

    Buddy System Leaders:
    Beanie @Cassius Lestrange
    Rosa @Gertrude Baker

    — Our Networking Forum is here. You can also hop in on a thread in our Lonely thread list or start an open thread of your own.

    — Don't forget to check out our Stamp Station for some extra fun!

    — We also have a member submitted and staff run Daily Prophet that reports on in character happenings. Check it out so you can see how it might effect your future plots.

    Thanks for deciding to join us, we hope you have a blast! :D
    Barney uses a prosthetic leg and a cane to get around.



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