Winter Wonderland Errand

In celebration of New Years and the students' return to Hogwarts, the new Librarian — Helen Aletheia Doukas — had organized a winter wonderland-esque tea party to welcome the students back on the first weekend of the continuation of the 2025-2026 school year. This would include a snowy welcome- As Helen had charmed the space to ensure that snow would be falling (and the floor was coated with a 5-inch layer of snow), snow-fights were doomed to occur, and the book(shelve)s had been preventatively made water-repellent just in case. However, for those less willing to cause chaos, they could help themselves with any of the wide variety of teas and treats offered and make themselves comfortable on the couches and armchairs in the library's calmer area. There were comfortable cushions and blankets as well; the students were encouraged to make themselves at home in the cozy corner that she had set up for them.

There was one more addition to the event, to fully maintain the holiday spirit. A box sat on the librarian's desk, decorated like a big christmas present, red with a gold-colored ribbon. If an attendee — student or professor alike — would reach into said box, they would find their fingers closing onto a single wrapped package. When they would open it, they would find two chocolate frogs as a late Christmas gift from none other than their host. It also enclosed a single phrase, a Christmas wish; for everyone deserves a kind thought, no matter the circumstances of their holidays. Hopefully, though, everyone's Yuletide had been cheerful and bright.

Beside the gift-box resided a separate glass container. Instead of many little wrapped gifts, prompts were neatly written in Helen's handwriting. Some read: "Write a note to your "enemy" wishing them a Merry Christmas." Others still, read: "Ask the person beside you about their favorite part of the Christmas holidays." Or: "Strike up a conversation with the person that comes to sit beside you regarding their Christmas traditions and share yours." Others like this could be found as well (be creative, but please maintain the vibe!), all including a Christmas or Winter element to them and being meant toward fueling fun and interesting interactions between her guests. Whatever interactions would take place, Miss Doukas would watch over the room and ensure that it didn't become too chaotic. Other professors were welcome to aid her in this task. May this Winter Wonderland mark the beginning of a lovely year to come!

INFORMATION

• Prerequisite: Hogwarts students and staff only
• Word Count Requirement: 400 words per person to receive a reward
• Group Type: Mass thread
• Reward: 10 sickles + 2 chocolate frogs
  Professors/Assistants would only receive the chocolate frogs; this is for the same WC requirement. (They have the option to opt-in with their PCs as well, therefore the reward is not as high for them.)

DATES

• IC date: January 11th
• OOC start date: January 5th
• OOC end date: January 25th

THE FORM

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Happy New Year, everyone!