As you walk across the drawbridge and into the massive courtyard in front of the castle, you see a group of students milling about in front of a large fountain. The fountain is adorned with four spouts in the shapes of the four house mascots: a phoenix, a sphinx, a wolf, and a dragon. Atop the fountain is a depiction of the four school founders, wands crossed in a gesture of solidarity.

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Current students, no new topics here! Let the new First Years say hello, then you can talk to them!

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Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:40 pm

Trouble

Near the Fountain lies the beautiful japanese garden of the Deputy Headmistress. It is richly adorned with maples, bamboo, camelias and gnarled pines pruned bansai style. Gorgeous Cherry trees blossom year round, leaving the garden perpetually in springtime. In the middle of this wonder stands a magnificent pagoda where Professor Kobiyashi's office resides.

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Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:30 am

CancerDouglas

Running the entire length of the Great Hall are four enormous oak tables, one for each House. The atmosphere is informal, and students wander back and forth, talking with others from all the Houses.

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Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:52 am

Amelia Emberwing

In the corner of the Great Hall, nestled near a roaring fire, is the area where students like to congregate to play games.

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Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:21 pm

Trouble

Nestled at the back of a long, dim hallway, the Headmaster's Office is guarded by large stone Sphinx. Those lucky enough to be invited in will see all manner of strange artifacts lining the bookshelves, and a very curious mounting of a vampire's head above the fireplace!

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Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:15 pm

Headmaster

Built by former Headmaster Harry Houdini to practice his stage shows for muggles, it now serves as an apt classroom for Defense Against Dark Magic!

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Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:54 pm

Risu

A formidably bolted door stands between you and the Potions Laboratory, where Professor Moffat watches over the creative endeavors of her students.

You must have permission to use the lab during non-class times (dangerous things in here, you know), so make sure to ring the doorbell and announce your arrival before entering.

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Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:20 pm

Professor Moffat

At the top of the long winding staircase of the West Tower is Professor Aberfoyle's Transfiguration Classroom. It is adorned with a sweeping panoramic window overlooking the Quidditch pitch.

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Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:53 pm

Professor Aberfoyle

Nestled in a corner just beyond the Great Hall is the Hospital, where Nurse Signa in Nurse Kayenta's absence tends to students who've fallen off a broom, suffered a Doxy bite in Care of Magical Beasts, or just eaten too many Chocolate Frogs.

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Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:36 am

Signa

Filled with countless books, it is sure to assist students with their education. Do watch your behavior in the library.

Moderators: Mordecai Argiletum, Prefects, Faculty and Staff

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Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:09 pm

Kushiel de Navarre

The Restricted Section of the Avistrum Library.
Only students with permission from their Professor will be allowed access to this fabled section.

Moderators: Mordecai Argiletum, Faculty and Staff

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Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:09 pm

Trouble

Smoke is always pouring from the chimney of Mistress Craefter's cottage, which sits a few hundred yards from the castle.

Subforums: The Kitchen, The Sewing and Craft Room, The Workshop

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Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:26 am

Another

The six tall goal hoops of the school Quidditch pitch rise high into the sky. Flags in house colors wave gently in the breeze from the top of the stands.

Subforum: The Stands

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Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:29 pm

Rein Darkshine

What wondrous animals roam the beautiful meadows of Professor Ward's sanctuary for magical beasts! The most powerful of enchantments are placed here, so that all the animals may live together in harmony. Permission must be granted to enter this area.

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Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:24 am

Lucas_Zeiapher

Check here for general information about how to navigate the forums and set your defaults, as well as general announcements about the Forums.

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Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:17 am

Amelia Emberwing

This board has information about upcoming events, from faculty and students alike.

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Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:11 pm

Akai

This is a forum to ask questions about the site, about upcoming activities, or other questions that need to be addressed with the faculty and staff out of character. It is not for general discussion - please keep those topics at the Student Tables.

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Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:27 pm

Professor Aberfoyle

For discussion of the final book. Spoilers are permitted in here.

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Sun May 18, 2008 2:36 pm

Ian Blasius

For insights, questions, and other discussion relating to the first 6 Harry Potter books.

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Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:00 pm

Leyla Roffignac

Discussion of the first five Harry Potter movies.

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Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:48 pm

Tandabat

By request, here is a forum for Harry Potter- and Avistrum-related fan fiction.

Post each story/chapter in its own thread. You can either post the entire contents (if it's your own story) or post a link. Stories in this section must be Harry Potter-related, and must be PG!!

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Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:50 am

Kushiel de Navarre

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Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:04 am

Storyteller

Read some of the history logged onto the forums of Avistrum Academy.

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Deep within the dungeons of Avistrum castle lies the office of the former Divination Professor, Kraven Bloodthorne. Two stone dragons create an arch around his doorway. A crystal orb is located in the middle of his black door. Locked in his absence, you may still read the stories that happened within these halls.

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Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:37 am

Valerian Quinn