I just realised that the Fake Permission Form ( at Weasley's Wizard Wheezes )'s price just rose up to 6 Galleons from 3 Galleons. Please explain?

Per this Announcement, the Fake Permission form, Camo Cloak and Bus pass were 50% off until January 1st. That's why the price increased from 3 Galleons to 6 Galleons. It returned to it's original price.

Just to ask a question since this is a topic about Hogsmeade. I've been seeing that a lot of firsties that don't have a permission form are able to access Hogsmeade. Are the permissions still open even though there was an announcement that said they were reverted?

Avery Gray wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 15:05 Just to ask a question since this is a topic about Hogsmeade. I've been seeing that a lot of firsties that don't have a permission form are able to access Hogsmeade. Are the permissions still open even though there was an announcement that said they were reverted?

They shouldn't still have access unless they have the Fake Permission Form. I can check into permissions to confirm that their permission has been revoked.

Edit: Do you mean they can see the forum or they can see the forum AND post in the forum still?

Aiko Mori wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 15:08

Avery Gray wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 15:05 Just to ask a question since this is a topic about Hogsmeade. I've been seeing that a lot of firsties that don't have a permission form are able to access Hogsmeade. Are the permissions still open even though there was an announcement that said they were reverted?

They shouldn't still have access unless they have the Fake Permission Form. I can check into permissions to confirm that their permission has been revoked.

Edit: Do you mean they can see the forum or they can see the forum AND post in the forum still?

One of the first years in the Every Flavor Beans said she could still see the forum, but I'm not sure if she can post.

Avery Gray wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 16:02

Aiko Mori wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 15:08

Avery Gray wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 15:05 Just to ask a question since this is a topic about Hogsmeade. I've been seeing that a lot of firsties that don't have a permission form are able to access Hogsmeade. Are the permissions still open even though there was an announcement that said they were reverted?

They shouldn't still have access unless they have the Fake Permission Form. I can check into permissions to confirm that their permission has been revoked.

Edit: Do you mean they can see the forum or they can see the forum AND post in the forum still?

One of the first years in the Every Flavor Beans said she could still see the forum, but I'm not sure if she can post.

Thank you! I checked and they can only access Hogsmeade by going to threads they have roleplayed in. We'll work to try to fix this. Thank you for bringing it to our attention!

I also have a hogsmeade-related question. If I have the Fake Permission Form (I do) then can i RP in hogsmeade?

Julia Evans wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 16:48 I also have a hogsmeade-related question. If I have the Fake Permission Form (I do) then can i RP in hogsmeade?

Yes you can, but you run the risk of getting caught by Hogwarts Staff or Prefects and potentially getting detention if you're below third year.

Aiko Mori wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 16:49

Julia Evans wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 16:48 I also have a hogsmeade-related question. If I have the Fake Permission Form (I do) then can i RP in hogsmeade?

Yes you can, but you run the risk of getting caught by Hogwarts Staff or Prefects and potentially getting detention if you're below third year.

Ok, so that means if a staff/prefect is looking at the hogsmeade forum and see's that a first year has posted, they get detention? Also if its 2 first years RPing do they both get detention?

Julia Evans wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 16:53

Aiko Mori wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 16:49

Julia Evans wrote: 5 Feb 2026, 16:48 I also have a hogsmeade-related question. If I have the Fake Permission Form (I do) then can i RP in hogsmeade?

Yes you can, but you run the risk of getting caught by Hogwarts Staff or Prefects and potentially getting detention if you're below third year.

Ok, so that means if a staff/prefect is looking at the hogsmeade forum and see's that a first year has posted, they get detention? Also if its 2 first years RPing do they both get detention?

If they get caught yes. Some prefects or Hogwarts staff can't do detention at the time, or if they roll a dice, you may not get caught. You can find more details in the detention & expulsion explanation thread.