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Post by rin68nyr on Jul 27, 2015 20:37:21 GMT -6
Couldn't figure out how to get to the welcome letter on Pottermore... Anyway, there are 2 versions for Gryffindor's welcome letter. Here is the current one: "Congratulations! I’m Prefect Percy Weasley, and I’m delighted to welcome you to GRYFFINDOR HOUSE. Our emblem is the lion, the bravest of all creatures; our house colors are scarlet and gold, and our common room lies up in Gryffindor Tower. "This is, quite simply, the best house at Hogwarts. It’s where the bravest and boldest end up – for instance: Albus Dumbledore! Yes, Dumbledore himself, the greatest wizard of our time, was a Gryffindor! If that’s not enough for you, I don’t know what is. "I won’t keep you long, as all you need to do to find out more about your house is to follow Harry Potter and his friends as I lead them up to their dormitories. Enjoy your time at Hogwarts – but how could you fail to? You’ve become part of the best house in the school." |
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Post by rin68nyr on Jul 27, 2015 20:39:56 GMT -6
Here is the old version, which I like better. "Congratulations! I’m Prefect Percy Weasley, and I’m delighted to welcome you to GRYFFINDOR HOUSE. Our emblem is the lion, the bravest of all creatures; our house colors are scarlet and gold, and our common room lies up in Gryffindor Tower. "Now, there are a few things you should know about Gryffindor house, as well. Almost everyone says that we are arrogant and too brave for our own good, but we're not. I admit, we've produced our fair share of Dark Wizards and Witches, but there are many other members you should notice. How about Albus Dumbledore? He was the best headmaster Hogwarts ever had. And don't forget about our founder, Godric Gryffindor, who was the bravest of all the Hogwarts Founders. "And what else do you need to know? Oh yes, the entrance to the common room is concealed under the portrait of the Fat Lady, on the lavish Gryffindor Landing. You must present the Fat Lady with the correct password of the week, otherwise you will have to wait the day for another student to come by and pass you the code. You will hear other houses boast of their security arrangements and concealed ways, such as the Hufflepuff barrels, the concealed Slytherin door, and the Ravenclaw questions, but the Fat lady is the best guardian we've ever had, unlike the pompous Sir Cadogan. "Once you’ve arrived inside Gryffindor Tower, come inside and be welcomed by the roaring fire, stuffed armchairs, and the great view we have from our windows. Our dormitories are reached by climbing the winding mahogany staircase, decorated with crimson and gold. As I said, there's plenty of gold around the tower. Our four-posters are covered with thick scarlet blankets (we have quite windy nights up in the towers) and are embroidered with gold. Gold chandeliers cast warm glows all around. "I hope you are a good Quidditch player. We Gryffindors are famous for winning the Hogwarts Quidditch Cup four times in a row, beating Slytherin's record of three cups. "Our house ghost is Nearly Headless Nick. He is the friendliest ghost in Hogwarts (except for the Fat Friar) and he'll help you whenever you need him. He's also quite fascinating. "I won’t keep you long, as all you need to do to find out more about your house (and I don't think you need to...) is to follow Harry Potter and his friends as I lead them up to their dormitories. Enjoy your time at Hogwarts – but how could you fail to? You’ve become part of the best house in the school." |
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Post by misscharlotte on Jul 27, 2015 20:40:27 GMT -6
Wow! I figured that your's would probably be longer than the Slytherin's Welcome message.
Oh and thanks Erin for the peek. I've always been curious. LOL. (Just like when the trio went sneaking down to find Slytherin's common room to spy on Draco.) *snickers* Also, thanks. I know you had to type it up by hand.
OOO! I posted too soon. Now I'm off to read the second one.  |
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Post by rin68nyr on Jul 27, 2015 20:41:34 GMT -6
The old version is a bit longer, but still not as long as slytherin's!
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Post by rin68nyr on Jul 27, 2015 20:45:34 GMT -6
Possible Banner for this thread? ![]() i61.TP .com/k0st8z.jpg[/IMG] |
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Post by misscharlotte on Jul 27, 2015 20:46:33 GMT -6
Hufflepuff barrels? LOL! Now that's a new one to me. I wonder now if this really is the way or, as mentioned here, this is a rumor. Love it! I also, love the more detailed description of the dorm rooms.  |
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Post by misscharlotte on Jul 27, 2015 20:52:05 GMT -6
Thanks for the possible thread banner. I was thinking about making a board banner only. But to have special ones for the houses only would be cool. Love it. (got to go for a bit. The muggles are calling me.) *waves* you have a wonderful night. |
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Post by fangsfan1 on Jul 29, 2015 8:55:35 GMT -6
I love the idea for the banner too. The common rooms sound wonderful, also love NH Nick, although I do think the Fat Friar would be just as friendly. Also those scarlet blankets sound great!
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Post by fred_girl on Aug 3, 2015 9:45:33 GMT -6
Me too! I love the banner too!
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Post by misscharlotte on Aug 4, 2015 17:50:50 GMT -6
It might be a bit before I could get this up. But don't give up hope, I will get it up hopefully soon.  |
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Post by misscharlotte on Aug 15, 2015 21:51:54 GMT -6
bump. Sorry it took so long.
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Post by nz101nz on Aug 17, 2015 11:00:12 GMT -6
Loving the new banner here!  |
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Post by misscharlotte on Sept 15, 2015 6:32:42 GMT -6
Loving the new banner here! Yeah I love it too. It's always been on my wish list to put more banners up on our site. However, it's a talent I sorely lack. If you have one for your house and want to have it installed, Just make it and send it to me somehow. I'll get it up as soon as I can. |
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Post by nz101nz on Sept 15, 2015 8:48:54 GMT -6
Loving the new banner here! Yeah I love it too. It's always been on my wish list to put more banners up on our site. However, it's a talent I sorely lack. If you have one for your house and want to have it installed, Just make it and send it to me somehow. I'll get it up as soon as I can. I think I have a few Ravenclaw pics on my computer; I might be able to put a few of them together to make a nice banner. |
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Post by fred_girl on Sept 15, 2015 10:04:38 GMT -6
Anyway, Pottermore is going to get a makeover tomorrow or the day after right? I wonder if they will keep the original content..
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Post by misscharlotte on Sept 16, 2015 16:52:42 GMT -6
NZ... sounds good. I look forward to what you come up with. Fredgirl.... WHAT It's THAT soon?  I've been on my feet pretty much all week. Maybe I'll put off what I had planned to do tomorrow until this coming weekend. I really need a Harry Potter fix. I miss my friends here. |
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Post by fred_girl on Sept 18, 2015 21:25:26 GMT -6
I'm not sure either, someone told me so.. But Pottermore is still the same today, so I guess it wasn't true. I really do hope its not gonna be so soon though..
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I've been on my feet pretty much all week. Maybe I'll put off what I had planned to do tomorrow until this coming weekend. I really need a Harry Potter fix. I miss my friends here.