Post by Fleur Delacour on Jun 29, 2004 1:03:49 GMT -5
[glow=limegreen,2,300]Muggles and Magic[/size][/glow]
Our world threw the eyes of a Muggle
Well there isn't really a world of our threw the eyes of a muggle...because wizards and witches have worked hard to keep our world a secret. Even though with all of our efforts muggles do sometimes come across a unicorn, phoenix or any creature that escapes the enchantements, although it is very rare. Muggles fear of magic was increased by their fear of was might be lurking in their gardens. Sightings of such beast as dragons and hippogriffs we contributing to Muggle histeria. We need to do something in order to keep our world a secret. The International Confederation of Wizards argued the matter a their famous summit meeting in 1692. It took seven weeks to reach an agreement with Wizards of all nationalites and some creatures. The agreement was that twenty-seven species, ranging from the size from dragons to bundimuns were to be hidden from Muggles to create the illusion that they had never existed. Wizards became more confident in their methods of concealment.In 1750, clause 73 was inserted in the International Statue of Wizarding Secrecy
CLAUSE 73- Each wizarding governing body will be responsible for the concealment, care and control of all magical beasts, beings and spirits dwelling within it's territory's borders. Should any such creature cause harm to, or draw the notice of, the Muggle community, that nation's Wizarding governing body will be subject to disciplineby The International Confederation of Wizards
[glow=yellow,2,300]Non-magic people (More commonly known as muggles) were paticularly afraid of magic in medieval times, but not very good at recognising it. On the rare occaision that they did catch a real witch or wizard, burning had no effect whatsoever. The witch or wizard would perform a basic Flame-Freezing Charm and then pretend to shriek with pain while enjoying a gentle, tickling sensation. Indeed Wendelin The Wierd enjoyed being burnt so much that she allowed herself to be caught no fewer then forty-seven times in various disguises.[/glow]J.K Rowling/Prisoner of Azkaban
The Hogwarts Four
[glow=orange,2,300]Over on thousand years ago, the four greatest witches and wizards of the age shared a dream, to create a school where young witches and wizards could train to become skilled fully-trained wizards. These four wizards each founded one of the houses of the school that worked together to form Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry They have been refered to as the Hogwarts four. For a number of years this arrangement worked just fine. Each of the founders took a group of students to be in their own house and even though they had different opinons on who should be trained, the house system helped them all work together. However, as the years went by, the differences between Slytherin and Gryffindor became a serious rift. Adventually Slytherin left the school.[/glow]
Godric Gryffindor
Godric Gryffindor believed that anyone that showed the magical ability should be allowed at Hogwarts. The Sorting Hat originally belonged to Gryffindor. His sword with rubies in the handle has also survived and is in possession of Albus Dumbledore. According to The Sorting Hat Gryffindor came from the moors. It is possible that Godric's Hollow is named after Gryffindor. Gryffindor chose students who were loyal and very brave.
Helga Hufflepuff
According to The Sorting Hat, Hufflepuff came from the valley. Her famous wizard card states that she brought people from different walks of life together to help build Hogwarts and was loved for her charming ways Hufflepuff chose everyone.
Rowena Ravenclaw
According to The Sorting Hat, Ravenclaw came from the glen. Her famous wizard card tells us that it's thought that she came up with the ever changing floor plan. She's remembered for her intelligence and creativity. Rowena was dear friends with Helga. She is said to have stated "We will teach those whose intelligence is surest." Ravenclaw chose the smartest.
Salazar Slytherin
Salazar believed that only pure blood witches and wizards should attend Hogwarts. He got into an argument with Godric Gryffindor about this and adventually left the school. There was a legend that Slytherin built a secret chamber inside the school, that only his true heir would be able to open. This chamber, called the Chamber of Secrets contained a monster that would finish his "noble purpose" of killing muggle-born students at Hogwarts. Slytherin was a parseltongue. Some qualites Slytherin prized in his hand picking of his students were, pure blood, resoursefullness, determination and a certain disregard for rules. According to The Sorting Hat Slytherin came from fen.
History of the Broomstick
A flying broomstick is not just a broomstick pressed into service as a mode of transportation.
The flying broomstick is a magical item with built in charms. Flying on a broomstick, paticularly one that accelerates as fast as the FIREBOLT, most necessarily involve some form of magical protection field holding the ride to the broom and sheilding agaisnt wind and other forces. Without this, it seems unlikely that anyone could hang on when a FIREBOT accelerates from 0-150 mph in only ten seconds. It also seems likely that flying a broomstick doesn't involve actually sitting on the handle, which would be uncomfortable indeed. As a matter of fact, most illustrations we see in the books show the rider floating a little ways above the handle. The spell which creates the effect is called the CUSHIONING CHARM, invented by Elliot Smethwyk in 1820. Broomsticks are certainly charmed objects. The best ones seem to respond to thoughts.
Broom Magic
Breaking Charm
Hurling Hex
Anit-burgular Buzzer
Cushioning Charm
Inbuilt Warning Whistle
Self-Straightening Brush
Anti-Jinx Varnish
Inbuild Vibration Control
Brooms Threw the Ages[/color]
1820 Invention of the Cushioning Charm
1879 Oakshaft 79
1901 Moontrimmer
unknown year Silver Arrow
1926 Cleansweep One
1929 Comet 140
1934 Cleansweep Two
1935 First Atlantic Broom Crossing (Jocunda Skyes, on an Oakshaft 79)
1937 Cleansweep Three
1938 Comet 180
1940 Tinderblast
1952 Swiftstick
1955 Shooting Star
1967 Nimbus 1000
1990 Twigger 90
August 1991 Nimbus 2000
August 1992 Nimbus 2002
August 1993 Firebolt
Summer 1995 Cleansweep 11
Our world threw the eyes of a Muggle
Well there isn't really a world of our threw the eyes of a muggle...because wizards and witches have worked hard to keep our world a secret. Even though with all of our efforts muggles do sometimes come across a unicorn, phoenix or any creature that escapes the enchantements, although it is very rare. Muggles fear of magic was increased by their fear of was might be lurking in their gardens. Sightings of such beast as dragons and hippogriffs we contributing to Muggle histeria. We need to do something in order to keep our world a secret. The International Confederation of Wizards argued the matter a their famous summit meeting in 1692. It took seven weeks to reach an agreement with Wizards of all nationalites and some creatures. The agreement was that twenty-seven species, ranging from the size from dragons to bundimuns were to be hidden from Muggles to create the illusion that they had never existed. Wizards became more confident in their methods of concealment.In 1750, clause 73 was inserted in the International Statue of Wizarding Secrecy
CLAUSE 73- Each wizarding governing body will be responsible for the concealment, care and control of all magical beasts, beings and spirits dwelling within it's territory's borders. Should any such creature cause harm to, or draw the notice of, the Muggle community, that nation's Wizarding governing body will be subject to disciplineby The International Confederation of Wizards
[glow=yellow,2,300]Non-magic people (More commonly known as muggles) were paticularly afraid of magic in medieval times, but not very good at recognising it. On the rare occaision that they did catch a real witch or wizard, burning had no effect whatsoever. The witch or wizard would perform a basic Flame-Freezing Charm and then pretend to shriek with pain while enjoying a gentle, tickling sensation. Indeed Wendelin The Wierd enjoyed being burnt so much that she allowed herself to be caught no fewer then forty-seven times in various disguises.[/glow]J.K Rowling/Prisoner of Azkaban
The Hogwarts Four
[glow=orange,2,300]Over on thousand years ago, the four greatest witches and wizards of the age shared a dream, to create a school where young witches and wizards could train to become skilled fully-trained wizards. These four wizards each founded one of the houses of the school that worked together to form Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry They have been refered to as the Hogwarts four. For a number of years this arrangement worked just fine. Each of the founders took a group of students to be in their own house and even though they had different opinons on who should be trained, the house system helped them all work together. However, as the years went by, the differences between Slytherin and Gryffindor became a serious rift. Adventually Slytherin left the school.[/glow]
Godric Gryffindor
Godric Gryffindor believed that anyone that showed the magical ability should be allowed at Hogwarts. The Sorting Hat originally belonged to Gryffindor. His sword with rubies in the handle has also survived and is in possession of Albus Dumbledore. According to The Sorting Hat Gryffindor came from the moors. It is possible that Godric's Hollow is named after Gryffindor. Gryffindor chose students who were loyal and very brave.
Helga Hufflepuff
According to The Sorting Hat, Hufflepuff came from the valley. Her famous wizard card states that she brought people from different walks of life together to help build Hogwarts and was loved for her charming ways Hufflepuff chose everyone.
Rowena Ravenclaw
According to The Sorting Hat, Ravenclaw came from the glen. Her famous wizard card tells us that it's thought that she came up with the ever changing floor plan. She's remembered for her intelligence and creativity. Rowena was dear friends with Helga. She is said to have stated "We will teach those whose intelligence is surest." Ravenclaw chose the smartest.
Salazar Slytherin
Salazar believed that only pure blood witches and wizards should attend Hogwarts. He got into an argument with Godric Gryffindor about this and adventually left the school. There was a legend that Slytherin built a secret chamber inside the school, that only his true heir would be able to open. This chamber, called the Chamber of Secrets contained a monster that would finish his "noble purpose" of killing muggle-born students at Hogwarts. Slytherin was a parseltongue. Some qualites Slytherin prized in his hand picking of his students were, pure blood, resoursefullness, determination and a certain disregard for rules. According to The Sorting Hat Slytherin came from fen.
History of the Broomstick
A flying broomstick is not just a broomstick pressed into service as a mode of transportation.
The flying broomstick is a magical item with built in charms. Flying on a broomstick, paticularly one that accelerates as fast as the FIREBOLT, most necessarily involve some form of magical protection field holding the ride to the broom and sheilding agaisnt wind and other forces. Without this, it seems unlikely that anyone could hang on when a FIREBOT accelerates from 0-150 mph in only ten seconds. It also seems likely that flying a broomstick doesn't involve actually sitting on the handle, which would be uncomfortable indeed. As a matter of fact, most illustrations we see in the books show the rider floating a little ways above the handle. The spell which creates the effect is called the CUSHIONING CHARM, invented by Elliot Smethwyk in 1820. Broomsticks are certainly charmed objects. The best ones seem to respond to thoughts. Broom Magic
Breaking Charm
Hurling Hex
Anit-burgular Buzzer
Cushioning Charm
Inbuilt Warning Whistle
Self-Straightening Brush
Anti-Jinx Varnish
Inbuild Vibration Control
Brooms Threw the Ages[/color]
1820 Invention of the Cushioning Charm
1879 Oakshaft 79
1901 Moontrimmer
unknown year Silver Arrow
1926 Cleansweep One
1929 Comet 140
1934 Cleansweep Two
1935 First Atlantic Broom Crossing (Jocunda Skyes, on an Oakshaft 79)
1937 Cleansweep Three
1938 Comet 180
1940 Tinderblast
1952 Swiftstick
1955 Shooting Star
1967 Nimbus 1000
1990 Twigger 90
August 1991 Nimbus 2000
August 1992 Nimbus 2002
August 1993 Firebolt
Summer 1995 Cleansweep 11
