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Swearing is permitted, with some limitations.	Sexual content is permitted, with some limitations.	Violence is permitted, with some limitations.

Sexual Content

Our scale for sexual content is a 2. This means that when a romantic physical encounter starts to move beyond kissing, the scene becomes a Fades to Black (FTB). Fading to Black is essentially a Sexy discretion shot where it is generally understood what has transpired but, for the sake of the audience's sensibilities, the details are not shared.

General Guidelines

General sex scenes cannot be explicitly described: A user can state that sex has occurred, but they cannot clearly describe anything goes beyond making out (passionate kiss, hugs, holding hands) in the roleplay post.

Consent is required for FTB scenes: Both parties must consent OOC before proceeding with an FTB scene. Surprising someone with such a scene is considered inappropriate.

Character age requirements: Characters must be at least 16 years old in character to participate in FTB scenes. Being over 16 out of character does not change this rule.

Adult and student relationships: Relationships between adult characters (e.g., professors) and student characters are strictly prohibited. Crushes are permitted if unreciprocated. Post graduation, if a former student and a present or former professor decide to engage in a relationship, this would be between those characters.

Nudity

The description of sexual organs, defined as what is covered by a conventional pair of swim trunks or bikini are restricted. However, nudity in certain contexts are allowed in this setting. Situations where romanic nudity is transpiring require a FTB. Non-romantic nudity, such as a prank where someone stole another user's clothes from the shower or skinny dipping is allowed.

Permissible Depictions: Being naked can be implied, such as "Thomas was in the shower" and it would be assumed that they are unclothed. Being naked can be outright stated without description in a non-romantic context, for example "Brad can't stand that his roomate sleeps in the nude."

Prohibited Depictions: Describing one's own (or another player or NPC's) private areas is restricted. Describing a romantic scenario and then adding that the participants are now naked would require a FTB.

Incestuous Relationships

The portrayal of relationships within family lines must align with PG-13 guidelines and the canon context of Harry Potter:

Permissible Depictions: Romantic relationships between cousins may be referenced or implied as an active relationship or in a historical context. Affectionate gestures such as hand-holding or kissing may be depicted within contextually appropriate limits.

Prohibited Depictions: Relationships involving direct ancestors (parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles), or antecessants (children, grandchildren) are strictly forbidden.

Graduated Students and Age Differences

Relationships between graduated students and those still in school require careful consideration:

Close Age Gaps:Relationships between current students in different years are acceptable if the age difference is two or less school years (e.g., a seventh-year and sixth or fifth-year). Power dynamics should be considered.

Post-Graduation: If one character has graduated and the other is still a student, relationships are acceptable if the age difference is two or less school years.

Miscarriage and Abortion Themes

Sensitive themes like miscarriage and abortion are allowed under specific guidelines:

Permissible Depictions: Implicit or vague references to miscarriage or abortion as part of a storyline are allowed but must avoid graphic or detailed descriptions. Clear statements that an abortion or miscarriage has happened can be written.

Prohibited Depictions: Graphic depictions of miscarriage or abortion, including medical or procedural details, are prohibited.

Tone and Sensitivity: Players are expected to handle this topic with care. Active storylines centered solely on abortion or miscarriage for dramatic effect are not allowed.

Violence

Our scale for violent content is a 2. Violence is a significant part of the Harry Potter books and movies, both of which are rated PG-13. The portrayal of violence on this site must align with those depictions, balancing the narrative needs of storytelling with considerations for the audience's sensibilities.

Permissible Depictions: Violence can be described with moderate detail, including dueling, battles, and injuries, provided it does not become gratuitously graphic or explicit.

Scenes such as those involving the Cruciatus Curse (e.g., torture) or deaths are allowed if depicted in a manner similar to the books and movies: impactful but not excessively graphic.

References to events such as the Wizarding Wars, battles, and character deaths are allowed but must avoid lingering on gore or extreme physical detail.

Prohibited Depictions: Graphic descriptions of mutilation, dismemberment, or prolonged suffering are not allowed.

Trauma and Recovery:

Characters may experience the aftermath of violent events, including emotional or physical trauma, but these must be portrayed realistically and sensitively.

Overly tragic or exaggerated backstories (e.g., a child spy with multiple kills by age 11) are discouraged. Tragic backgrounds are allowed but they need to make sense within the context of the setting.

Suicide and Self-Harm:

Suicides can occur in this setting and character deaths are allowed but descriptions must avoid lingering on gore or extreme physical detail.

Self-harm is possible in this setting, but players reserve the right to identify this harm and seek help. In other words, your character may be sent to St. mungos for treatment.

Parental Abuse:

Abuse, including physical or emotional mistreatment, may be referenced vaguely or implicitly to reflect canon themes, such as Harry Potter’s experience with the Dursleys. However, explicit descriptions of abuse (beatings, sexual abuse, starvation, etc) or its graphic effects are not allowed. Narratives involving this topic should ideally focus on the character’s growth and resilience rather than on prolonged depictions of suffering.

Example of Permissible Depiction: "John often avoided crowded spaces, a lingering habit from years of being overlooked and dismissed by his family."

Example of Prohibited Depiction: Explicit descriptions of physical violence, deprivation, or prolonged suffering. We also will not accept sexual child abuse.

Torture:

Torture may be referenced or implied (e.g., the use of the Cruciatus Curse) but must not be described in graphic detail. Examples of torture from the Harry Potter books includes Umbridge's use of the black quill on Harry or when Bellatrix carved 'mudblood' onto Hermione's arm.

Drugs and Addictive Substances


While traditional recreational drugs are prohibited, the role of potions, cigarettes, and alcohol within the context of the Harry Potter universe is addressed with specific rules:


Prohibited Substances:

Mention or use of illegal drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, or LSD is not allowed. Depictions of addiction to or trafficking of illegal real life drugs is strictly prohibited.

Potions:

Potions are not considered drugs and may be used narratively. Depictions of potion misuse or dependence (e.g., using calming draughts excessively) are allowed.

Cigarettes:

Cigarettes are not classified as drugs an can be used in narratives.

Alcohol:

Alcohol is permitted in moderation, reflecting its portrayal in the Harry Potter series (e.g., butterbeer or celebratory drinks).

Addiction Themes:

Addiction to potions or other substances (excluding illegal drugs) may be explored if handled with sensitivity and narrative depth.

Language

Our scale for language content is a 2.

We allow players to use profanity in character with the exception of hate speech. Hate speech is defined as abusive or threatening speech or writing that expresses prejudice on the basis of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or similar grounds. We do allow the use of the term mudblood in character.

Out of character, we do not allow the use of profanity with the exception of mild swear words such as ass, shit, crap, damn.

Crude Gestures:

Crude gestures of gifs are restricted.