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Welcome to the final BWU for 2016! Isn't it amazing that we're already almost at the end of another year? 
Quidditch
Last weeks quidditch game was a [member]fun one[member], but let's be real, they're all pretty fun to read.
In the end, Ravenclaw took the victory, winning by a score of 150-10. (EDIT: How could I forget to mention our new announcer- Leander Hayes. Thanks to Lovi for volunteering to announce the games!)
Stay tuned for another quidditch game set to begin tomorrow- Gryffindor vs Slytherin!
And don't forget to take part in the [member]Beauxbatons tryouts[member]. If you want to see quidditch grow, you've got to participate.
Wizengamot trial: Tomorrow!
Another Wizengamot trial is set to take place for the man alleged to have killed the Headmistress daughter! Lets see what happens here.
I encourage you all to keep the Wizengamot busy!!
Break Week
Is it really though?
I always find myself a bit busier than ever as I try to catch up on lessons Ive missed, but thats what this week is for! Professors, please use this time to catch up on grading. You shouldnt be waiting until the end of the semester to do all of your grading, please. 
Important Dates to remember:
[ul][li]Exams (not NEWTs or OWLs) should be posted on Monday, December 19 and grades should be submitted as soon as possible.</LI>
[li]Yule Ball will begin on Friday, December 23 and will remain open a few extra days to accommodate for the fact that its happening around the holidays.
[li]Holidays will begin as the Yule ball opens and remain open for two weeks, ending when we come back for semester two on Monday, January 9. [/li][/ul]
Shopkeepers!!
We've hired some new shopkeepers around the site, and I've noticed a few applications for assistants and wait-staff going up. If you have a character who is interested, please be sure to fill out those applications. We're looking forward to seeing these areas become more active, and we challenge all the shopkeepers to update their inventory and work to make their areas more active!
Please join us in congratulating:
Valerie Louise (Jesse) - Vibez
Natalie Goodwin (Phoebe) - The Hog's Head
Daniel Wilde (Dan) - Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour
Xiomara Rojas (Emzies) - The Medley
Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an application. Be on the lookout for a few more applications which will be going up soon!
Costume Contest
Sorry for the delay, folks! I won't waste any more time:
Best Costume: Overall: Charlotte Owens as the Grinch
Best Costume: Magically Enhanced: Wyatt Finch as tattooed guy
Best Costume: Most Scary: Ainsley Lynch and Amber Chou Wilson as Dolls. We couldn't choose just one - dolls are creepy.
Best Group/Couple: Professor Arvo Tuuri with Professor Monty Pendleton as the Sheriff of Nottingham and his knight
Most Ridiculous: Professor Liberty Kaelen as A Bunch of Grapes
Most Traditional Halloween: James Cade as a zombie
The winners will be awarded their house points in a few moments! Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you to everyone for participating.
The Holiday Theme is here!
On December 1st, the hourglass got a little frosty to help us celebrate the holidays! You can only see the holiday additions by using the default theme. Enjoy it!
Character Spotlight
Our final character spotlight of the year went to Eryk Kaelan (Steven). If you haven't had the opportunity to, please check out Steven's questionnaire here. Congratulations!!
Netiquette
Now is as good a time as any to remind folks to not forget about our netiquette guidelines. They aren't rules per se, but staff does reserve the right to enforce them. It's always good to remind ourselves about good old fashioned netiquette every now and then: Check it out!
Secret Santa!!!
Sign ups are closed and PMs have been sent out, so by now you should know who youre playing Santa to! I cant wait to see what you all come up with for your recipients. This is one of my favorite events on HNZ! 
Please dont forget that if you did sign up but learn that you are unable to continue participating for whatever reason, Pat needs to know as soon as possible so other accommodations for your recipient can be made.
The Village won!!
Yuletide Werewolf, hosted by Phoebe, has come to an end with the village finding and killing those werewolves!
It was a fun read with great, new roles. If you haven't been able to take a look, you should! Here it is:See how the village won!
Holiday Time!!!
With it being the holiday time, as I mentioned at the very beginning, this is the last BWU of the year. Well resume posting updates in mid-January or thereabouts so that everyone on the staff can enjoy family time and a much needed break. With that said, please be advised that any PMs and applications that you send after December 18th may take an extra amount of time to get replied to.
Thank you for your understanding.
[ul][li]Ok, So I Lied
Odette's very heartfelt apology
Other RPs in this Plot:
[li]Time is up
Amauri and Monty find Riley Sparkles' murderer more quickly than they bargained for... *cue spontaneous duel*
Other RPs in this Plot:
Familiarity & the Wizengamot trial set to start tomorrow!!
[li]Set Me Free
Marisol learns the hard way that walls really do have ears...
Other RPs in this Plot:[/li][/ul]
[ul][li]Santa!!
[li]2017! Amirite?!!
[li]The Yule ball!!
<LI>[li]Holiday RPs!
[/li][/ul]That's it! It's been an exciting 2016, and there have been so many fun RPs and ideas on the site. I can't wait to see what 2017 brings!
Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season for all of you!
Best,
Cyndi
(On behalf of the HNZ Site Staff)
Quidditch
Last weeks quidditch game was a [member]fun one[member], but let's be real, they're all pretty fun to read.
In the end, Ravenclaw took the victory, winning by a score of 150-10. (EDIT: How could I forget to mention our new announcer- Leander Hayes. Thanks to Lovi for volunteering to announce the games!)Stay tuned for another quidditch game set to begin tomorrow- Gryffindor vs Slytherin!
And don't forget to take part in the [member]Beauxbatons tryouts[member]. If you want to see quidditch grow, you've got to participate.
Wizengamot trial: Tomorrow!
Another Wizengamot trial is set to take place for the man alleged to have killed the Headmistress daughter! Lets see what happens here.
I encourage you all to keep the Wizengamot busy!!
Break Week
Is it really though?
I always find myself a bit busier than ever as I try to catch up on lessons Ive missed, but thats what this week is for! Professors, please use this time to catch up on grading. You shouldnt be waiting until the end of the semester to do all of your grading, please. Important Dates to remember:
[ul][li]Exams (not NEWTs or OWLs) should be posted on Monday, December 19 and grades should be submitted as soon as possible.</LI>
[li]Yule Ball will begin on Friday, December 23 and will remain open a few extra days to accommodate for the fact that its happening around the holidays.
[li]Holidays will begin as the Yule ball opens and remain open for two weeks, ending when we come back for semester two on Monday, January 9. [/li][/ul]
Shopkeepers!!
We've hired some new shopkeepers around the site, and I've noticed a few applications for assistants and wait-staff going up. If you have a character who is interested, please be sure to fill out those applications. We're looking forward to seeing these areas become more active, and we challenge all the shopkeepers to update their inventory and work to make their areas more active!
Please join us in congratulating:
Valerie Louise (Jesse) - Vibez
Natalie Goodwin (Phoebe) - The Hog's Head
Daniel Wilde (Dan) - Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour
Xiomara Rojas (Emzies) - The Medley
Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an application. Be on the lookout for a few more applications which will be going up soon!
Costume Contest
Sorry for the delay, folks! I won't waste any more time:
Best Costume: Overall: Charlotte Owens as the Grinch
Best Costume: Magically Enhanced: Wyatt Finch as tattooed guy
Best Costume: Most Scary: Ainsley Lynch and Amber Chou Wilson as Dolls. We couldn't choose just one - dolls are creepy.
Best Group/Couple: Professor Arvo Tuuri with Professor Monty Pendleton as the Sheriff of Nottingham and his knight
Most Ridiculous: Professor Liberty Kaelen as A Bunch of Grapes
Most Traditional Halloween: James Cade as a zombie
The winners will be awarded their house points in a few moments! Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you to everyone for participating.
The Holiday Theme is here!
On December 1st, the hourglass got a little frosty to help us celebrate the holidays! You can only see the holiday additions by using the default theme. Enjoy it!
Character Spotlight
Our final character spotlight of the year went to Eryk Kaelan (Steven). If you haven't had the opportunity to, please check out Steven's questionnaire here. Congratulations!!
Netiquette
Now is as good a time as any to remind folks to not forget about our netiquette guidelines. They aren't rules per se, but staff does reserve the right to enforce them. It's always good to remind ourselves about good old fashioned netiquette every now and then: Check it out!
Secret Santa!!!
Sign ups are closed and PMs have been sent out, so by now you should know who youre playing Santa to! I cant wait to see what you all come up with for your recipients. This is one of my favorite events on HNZ!
Please dont forget that if you did sign up but learn that you are unable to continue participating for whatever reason, Pat needs to know as soon as possible so other accommodations for your recipient can be made.
The Village won!!
Yuletide Werewolf, hosted by Phoebe, has come to an end with the village finding and killing those werewolves!
It was a fun read with great, new roles. If you haven't been able to take a look, you should! Here it is:See how the village won!Holiday Time!!!
With it being the holiday time, as I mentioned at the very beginning, this is the last BWU of the year. Well resume posting updates in mid-January or thereabouts so that everyone on the staff can enjoy family time and a much needed break. With that said, please be advised that any PMs and applications that you send after December 18th may take an extra amount of time to get replied to.
Thank you for your understanding.
Odette's very heartfelt apology
Other RPs in this Plot:
[li]Time is up
Amauri and Monty find Riley Sparkles' murderer more quickly than they bargained for... *cue spontaneous duel*
Other RPs in this Plot:
Familiarity & the Wizengamot trial set to start tomorrow!!
[li]Set Me Free
Marisol learns the hard way that walls really do have ears...
Other RPs in this Plot:[/li][/ul]
[li]2017! Amirite?!!
[li]The Yule ball!!
<LI>[li]Holiday RPs!
[/li][/ul]That's it! It's been an exciting 2016, and there have been so many fun RPs and ideas on the site. I can't wait to see what 2017 brings!
Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season for all of you!
Best,
Cyndi
(On behalf of the HNZ Site Staff)
Thanks for the update Cyndi! 
