Tutis Tempus RPG

It was my birthday this past week, although I did not celebrate the occasion. Indeed I made the conscious choice to not celebrate and instead kept myself busy all day and mentioned it to nobody until now. I will thank any well wishers in advance and say that because of when the portal pulled me through to this world I have already celebrated my birth once this year, or so it seems.

It was a day when I missed my family and the friends from my old life very keenly. I cannot and will not let my origins hold me back from getting the most from my new life here, but nor can I forget my previous life.

My gratitude goes to all who have welcomed me into this world and assisted me when I did not understand the most basic workings of this society.

My poor, sweet Helena I miss you so. I wish that our last words had not been in anger.

I have been speaking extensively with the workers at the library and trying to investigate my own history in the world we all came from. It appears that over 1000 years is time enough for even supposedly famous individuals to have much of their history lost to the murk of history.

To those who might be curious: the time I came from is after Salazar Slytherin left Hogwarts, although it is not a topic I have a particular yearning to discuss, suffice to say it was not a particularly amicable departure on any part.

[Hexed private five minutes after posting]

However this was a time while my daughter was still alive and a student at the school. I am deeply saddened to find that she did not live to be a good age. That our occasional animosity grew to a great rift. I am aware enough to know my own manner was difficult even in my own time, but that we fought and were never reconciled eats at my heart.

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Fellow herbologists I should like to investigate the my current project plant further for its properties and have run through all tests of which I know, if one of you would be kind enough to direct me to some suitable resources for further testing.

Alternatively I am of a mind to go slightly further afield than before for new plant life, if anybody has any suggestions or any of their own ideas they would like company for please let me know.

[Public]

The reading Sirius pointed me towards when I first arrived filled me in on this Voldemort fool and the awful things he did to the world and to me and Lily. It's still a bit strange to hear that someone's been killed here in the Settlements, even by animals. I know I should be relieved - he was a murderer, in this world and the Old one, of course, but there's just a bit of a disconnect, I guess. Anyone else feeling it? Any other... refugees of time unsure how to react to this?

Honestly, it's a disconnect I haven't felt this... disjointed... since arriving, I'd say. Of course, I've written all of this without a note of how glad I am to know the wanker's dead and gone. Quite, to put it lightly.

[Private to Remus & Sirius]

Drink at the pub soon, boys? Remus - you're finally going to have some free time now, yeah?
prongs

Date: 08. March, 2003 (evening)
Characters: Everyone is welcome!
Setting: World's End Pub; Settlement 1
Content: TBD
Status: Open : Public

( There was an old quidditch match playing on the big screen and music coming from the wireless in the corner. )

I must say I am most pleasantly surprised at how well my garden is progressing. I am yet to kill any of the plants, and I find the work far more relaxing than I remember, even if I am required to avoid the middle of the day due to the heat.

[Private]
For the first time I have worn the loose trousers which the staff at the garment shop assisted with making. While they are not uncomfortable I am not wholly convinced that I shall use them on a regular basis. I believe they may come in useful if I am to go on extended research expeditions with more difficult terrain as skirts can become somewhat limiting in that situation.
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Anybody who visits my home in the future will probably be pleased to hear that I will now be maintaining a small supply of tea and coffee. I have found coffee not to my liking, but the occasional cup of tea is most refreshing, particularly the peppermint variety. My thanks to all of those who work in the shops who aided in my quest for understanding of these beverages.

Having now read Hogwarts: A History I find myself ever more curious about the experiences of more recent students, particularly those in my own house. In return I would be delighted to discuss aspects of the early years with interested people. Or perhaps offer my embroidery services.

[Private]
I find myself with far too few friends and only a small number of more casual acquaintances. I must make the effort to remedy this situation soon, before I find myself adrift. I miss my friends of old.
[/Private]

Who: Rowena Ravenclaw, James Potter, open for drop ins
When: 12th February 2003
Where: Media Centre
What: Rowena needs more tech-wrangling help. Not that she would call it that.
Rating: G
Open/Closed: Public: Open

( It seemed a good time to explore some further options )

Date: February 1, 2003
Characters: Rowena Ravenclaw and Cecilia Proudfoot
Setting: Rowena’s house, mid-morning
Content: Worksafe
Status: Open: Private

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Date: January 27th
Characters: Padma Patil, Rowena Ravenclaw
Setting: Settlement One
Content: G
Status: Private: Open: Complete

( Normally, Padma would have balked at the idea of checking up on one particular individual )

Greetings, I am Rowena Ravenclaw. It appears that rather many individuals from the magical community may know of me. I look forward to meeting many of you in due course.

The land to which I have been brought by this unknown magic is most unusual. The climate is so unlike the one I know in fair Scotland, and it seems unlikely that we will experience the cold snows and bitter winds of my former life. Nor do I understand the closeness and relative harmony in which the Muggle and Wizarding communities live together. I am so accustomed to hiding my magic from anyone unknown, and often secreting myself away from Muggles that I am most unsettled here. This existence will take quite some acclimatisation.

I am told that this device allows others to read my thoughts if I do not mark them private, and so I would appreciate anybody who may be able to help me make alterations to my new home making themselves known to me. The changes which I wish to make are well within my grasp, but a second pair of hands would be much appreciated for additional power and stabilisation of the spellwork. A strong familiarity with charms and transfiguration would be appreciated, particularly if any individual has knowledge of construction work.

[Private]
Last time I did this I had three sets of hands to assist me.

Truly I do not understand why none of the houses which I was shown plans for have the common decency to have separate rooms for separate functions. Whilst I am used to large rooms at Hogwarts those rooms were at least restricted to specific uses.

Also I do not know what use others have found for the spaces intended for muggle transportation (which I also do not understand), but I have much hope for research space or something similar in my own.
[/Private]

Does anyone know where I might purchase honeywine, or if it is available at all in this place? I find myself missing it.

Date: 16th January 2003
Characters: Rowena Ravenclaw, Dempster Wiggleswade
Setting: 10th Century Hogwarts (briefly), Portal clearing
Content: G
Status: Closed: Private

( This will be a rude awakening )