Overview & Plot

HAU is an alternate version of the Wizarding world where there's no Voldemort, Harry Potter, or anyone canon aside from a few Professors. Hogwarts students are member or staff-created, allowing a fresh HP experience. Members have freedom to create their own character journeys without competing with a Chosen One or following a plot we're all too-familiar with. 

This is our story -- a motto which is at the heart of everything we do here, thriving on community teamwork and a shared experience. Mods play NPCs, oversee events, and manage the world itself -- but members are in charge of their own story. Things are kept fair and there's no god-modding. HAU is ideal for RPers who want to focus on character development and an immersive, magical experience. Every character is important. We create the world -- you live in it, shape it, and determine its fate.

Characters can be light, dark, or somewhere in between. There's always an opportunity to inspire or challenge your characters, providing a rich environment for adventure and development. There's ongoing plots where the outcome of our RPG depends on the choices members make over time. When danger rises, how your character faces troubling times will impact their future and decide the fate of our world.

Hogwarts is just the beginning. Upon graduation, your character's life expands with new challenges to overcome and adventures to be had. This is a complete experience -- using Hogwarts as a stepping stone to finding their place in the magical world.
Our goal is to give you as close to a true Hogwarts experience as possible, while keeping things fun and fresh. Your character begins as a student, after enrolling and completing the sorting ceremony. There's plenty to do and places to explore. Hogwarts itself has many dangers and mysteries to uncover -- your character can take up the challenge or try to enjoy a simple year at Hogwarts, focusing on increasing skills and making friends.

Every character is unique. Wands play an important role in your character's journey, with plenty of variety yet each best suited to their character. A wand chooses the wizard, after all. You control how you approach your story and what goals you work towards. You have a personal inventory, your own Galleons, and can earn (or lose) points for your house. Like real people, characters have different interests and ambitions; no two journeys are the same. Your storytelling has a real impact. The possibilities are endless.
RPG Year One
Though life at Hogwarts remains mostly the same, there's still chatter about the abrupt and unexplained resignation of Albus Dumbledore prior to the start of term. The Board of Governors were quick to approve Gordon Rickard as the new Headmaster. Rickard has gone on record with the Daily Prophet, stating his intentions to "educate students beyond the art of simple magic", though the details of that are yet to be understood.

The Beast Reserve was under threat, but Hogwarts Professors worked hard to repair damages after a breakout and reduce interference from the Ministry. Quidditch season has begun, re-igniting old rivalries. Younger students lead a shining example of inter-house unity, and prove that one's potential isn't limited by age.

Outside of Hogwarts, there have been reports of disturbances among Muggles. The Ministry assured the public to not be concerned; these mysterious lights and sounds are merely the act of a prankster yet to be located. People instead focused on controversial or exciting changes relating to Quidditch -- including new broomsticks and World Cup teams.

A dedicated Auror of 20 years was recently declared missing, the Crystal Daymoth outbreak has been resolved, and Love Potion protests are still on the rise. 

RPG Year Two
Ongoing.
This RPG has lived before. It was an active and thriving community for an incredibly long time. Around 2016, staff and Admins were overwhelmed by various life incidences that meant we couldn't maintain HAU at that time. In 2019, we began anew with fresh staff and our original Admin, along with several original members. However, it's been decided to "reset". Things are back where we started, yet bigger and better than ever -- with a whole new look and revised features to bring you the best RPG we can.

Its history is preserved in a hidden area, but doesn't influence our new beginning. If you're a former member of the original, please let Admin Lena know; your old character profile etc have been saved. It was sad to start over, but also exciting to have a fresh start and see new stories unfold. This is an RPG and community that's in it for a long haul, as we truly believe HAU to be something special.