Teachers, Ghosts and Peeves – Oh My!

[Professor Albus Dumbledore]

Just a Note: The following list is a completed rendition of the staff members and ghosts (and Peeves) here at ISS’ Hogwarts. We understand that Dumbledore wasn’t headmaster yet. We know that McGonagall wasn’t a head deputy. So please don’t tell us; we already know. [: That said, this lists is meant to help RPers when describing the classroom environment or make a comment about a teacher in a thread, note threads, etc. Since professors are hard to come by in the RPG world, this is our solution. Everyone can use them in their posts and whatnot, just as long as you stick to their character – that’s why we gave you the description. Don’t think you can be funny and have a teacher act merely the way you want them to. We’ll be watching. On a final note, the descriptions are paraphrased from both the Harry Potter Lexicon and the Harry Potter Wikipedia. Enjoy!

* (Added 04.17.10) To learn more about how teachers are RPed, see the Rules!

ADMINISTRATION


Headmaster Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Subject Taught: Defense Against the Dark Arts
Other: n/a
Age: 96
Full Bio

Tall and thin, and very old too, if you judge by the silver of his hair and beard, which are really, really long. Wears buckled boots and a purple cloak that sweeps the ground. He has bright, blue eyes behind half-moon spectacles. Professor Dumbledore is known for his great energy and active sense of humor, getting him closely acquainted with the students he cares so much about.

PROFESSORS


Professor Bathsheda Babbling
Subject Taught: Ancient Runes
Other: n/a
Age: 45
Full Bio

Ancient Runes professor that not many people know much about. Single, and she's never been seen with a guy, which has led to a lot of speculation to her habits and err--preferences. She's very good looking, so many find it unexplainable as to why she's still alone. But the fact remains that she's a great professor. As great as one can be when teaching a difficult subject that not many students are fond of. Tall and lean, she's probably taller than our best Quidditch players, and her height serves her a purpose whenever she's up to intimidating you. Her towering over you, or the scowl on her face should definitely do the trick.

Professor Septima Vector
Subject Taught: Arithmancy
Other: n/a
Age: 49
Full Bio

Our very own resident widow. Seldom talks outside of the classroom, and quite honestly? People just steer clear of her. Not necessarily because she's mean and likes handing out detentions, but there's just something about her. Her husband died three years ago, and since then, Professor Vector has kept to herself. Some people remember when she was cheery and open to helping her students with the complicated homework she's so famous for assigning. But those memories are dim as her new self starts settling in.

Professor Aurora Sinistra
Subject Taught: Astronomy
Other:
Age: 31
Full Bio

Probably one of the youngest staff and the one you want to get away the most. Our own astronomy teacher is rumored to have nexus with the Darker side of things, and honestly? She certainly looks like it. There's this particular aura about her that gives you the chills. Always wearing long cloaks and dark colors, this teacher doesn't go out of her way to hand out detentions, but you really don't want to cross her. Rumor has it that she's been known to place some dark curses on her students, but up to date, nothing has been confirmed. Same for the allegations of her being one of You-Know-Who's followers.

Professor Rubeus Hagrid
Occupation: Care of Magical Creatures
Other: Groundskeeper
Age: 49
Full Bio

Gameskeeper and Keeper of the Keys at Hogwarts. He's a half-giant with shaggy hair and a wild beard. His size only belies the size of his heart,b ecause if you befriend Hagrid, chances are you're in for good. He is excessively fond of magical creatures, though, so watch out for his next adquisition. He tends to cry a lot, so don't let his intimidating appearance betray you. He lives in the hut that's near the Forbidden Forest, and loves receiving visitors, so what are you waiting for?

Professor Filius Flitwick
Subject Taught: Charms
Other: Head of Ravenclaw
Age: 64
Full Bio

Tiny, little Professor Flitwick. I bet most of you guys love him. He's more than the tiny Professor that teaches Charms and is the head of Ravenclaw, and stands at top of a pile of books, to be honest. His nice overall demeanor always endears him to his students. Rumor has it that he has a drop of goblin blood in his genes, hence the stature. He likes to decorate with live fairies, and loves to drink cherry syrup and soda with an umbrella and some ice. He was a dueling champion when younger, so don't underestimate him just because he's short.

Professor Sybill Patricia Trelawney
Subject Taught: Divination
Other: Seer
Age: 40
Full Bio

Probably the first thing that crossed your mind when you saw her was "fraud!" But think again, buddy. Professor Dumbledore doesn't hire just about anybody at Hogwarts. She's very thin and spindly-looking, and has about a thousand gauzy shawls on top of her. Probably smells like incense a lot, considering she spends most of her time cooped up at her Divination tower. Trying to have a conversation with her is rather pointless and distracting, to be honest. Most of the time her head's up in the clouds, so she's the least of your worries as far as teachers go. Carry on, mischief-maker.

Madam Xiomara Hooch
Subject Taught: Flying Class
Other: Quidditch Referee
Age: 40
Full Bio

Talk about piercing eyes. Madam Hooch has yellow, hawk-like eyes that can sure make you nervous when you know you've done something you shouldn't have. The flying teacher, in general, is laid-back, but don't try to win her favor, because in her classes everyone is treated equally. Same for when she referees the Quidditch matches. There's no favoritism, really. Although she does like the troublemakers, for some reason. She's an avid Quidditch fanatic (duh), and for all of you quidditch lovers out there, you can sure engage her into conversation about the sport rather easily. Her first broom ever was a Silver Arrow, so you can start from there!

Professor Pomona Sprout
Subject Taught: Herbology
Other: Head of Hufflepuff
Age: 42
Full Bio

She's this squat little thing that teaches Herbology. Her robes and fingernails are always dirty, considering she spends most of her time on the Greenhouses. She is kind and nurturing to her students, and of course is head of Hufflepuff. She's nice and understanding, and if you want to talk plants, she's always more than open to do so. She'll encourage you if she finds you have a green thumb, and she is just plain endearing. You'll find she reminds you of your grandmother, or some long lost relative you absolutely adore.

Professor Cuthbert Binns
Subject Taught: History of Magic
Other: n/a
Age: Ageless
Full Bio

He's a ghost that died of old age. Shows how much he's lived, hm? You guys know him all too well. His classes are the ones that put you straight to sleep...and he never notices. His highlights of the day include teaching a lesson about the goblins and their revolutions, wars, whatever. His voice is kinda wheezy, like an old vacuum, and the peak of interesting that his classes could ever reach is when he enters the classroom through the blackboard. Other than that, don't expect many thrills. Or any at all, to be honest.

Professor Horace F. Slughorn
Subject Taught: Potions
Other: Head of Slytherin
Age: 51
Full Bio

This guy here has been around for a while. He began teaching around the time Dumbledore did too. He's short, has a shiny bald head, prominent eyes and a laaaarge belly. He likes old-fashioned clothes, so don't comment on them. Rumors are this guy has a heavy favoritism for those who show promise, and of course, those in his House: Slytherin. Don't think that because he teaches Potions he's not good at other things. Transfiguration is another trick he has up his sleeve, so if you're needing some help, and you're scared of McGonagall, or you'd rather prefer your Head of House to help you out (Slytherins out there), just look him up. If he likes you, he'd trip over his own feet to help you. It's rumored that he's got a favorite thing for our very own Head Girl, Lily Evans.

Professor Charity Burbage
Subject Taught: Muggle Studies
Other: n/a
Age: 30
Full Bio

Muggle Studies professor. Do you need another explanation? She's this fierce little thing that almost all of the students have a crush on. Yes, even some of the fearsome Slytherins. You can only see her during the night, though, aside from her classes, for some reason. When you ask her about it, she just gives you this little knowing smile and changes the topic. Of course, that's more than enough for your little teenie hearts to melt. She's strict, and isn't afraid of handing out punishments and detention. Although I don't doubt you'd jump at the chance to have detention with her. Good luck with controlling your hormones, kids!

Professor Minerva McGonagall
Subject Taught: Transfiguration
Other: Deputy Head, Head of Gryffindor, Animagus
Age: 52
Full Bio

Strict professor that rarely smiles, and wears a lot of tartan plaids. Known as a powerful witch and Animagus, but has a warm heart and cares a lot for her friends and students. She has dark hair which is pulled into a tight bun, and wears glasses. Doesn't tolerate misbehavior nor does she break the rules. Careful, you don't want to piss this one off. By the way, Quidditch players, she may be nicer to you, considering she loves the sport.

OTHER STAFF


Argus Filch
Occupation: Caretaker
Other: Squib
Age: 69
Full Bio

You guys have this one around, eh? He can never be seen sweeping the grounds without his beloved cat Mrs. Norris. Filch is Hogwarts' caretaker, and is known for his nasty reputation of a student-hater. Watch out for this one, all of you jokesters out there. He's also a squib, and some say that's the reason why he's so bitter all the time. There are chains and manacles hanging from his office, just in case he's ever given the thumbs up for using them. So yeah, steer clear of him!

Mrs. Norris
Occupation: Guard Cat
Other: n/a
Age: 7

Mrs. Norris is Filch's cat, and no, that's not all you need to know, but it's one of the top things. You don't want to mess with her, mainly because she acts like a hallway monitor or spy for Filch. If she sees you being weird and suspicious in the corridor after curfew, Filch will be there in seconds. Those two have some kind of weird psychic connection, so if you see Mrs. Norris, and she sees you...run. Run for your life. She doesn't really have any magical abilities, other than being extremely unpleasant, just like her master.

Madam Poppy Pomfrey
Occupation: School Nurse
Other: n/a
Age: 50
Full Bio

Our very own favorite nurse. She's ah-mazing at fixing you right up in a moment. She's nice...but strict. So you don't want to mess around her much, unless you want some medical repercussions thrown in for good measure, right? You can trust her, but not if you broke the rules. She'll go straight to the Headmaster, sorry folks. Other than that, she's pretty good. Also, if you've gotten a Dark Magic injury...it's best if you go straight to Mungo's, since she doesn't have that much experience with them.

Madam Irma Pince
Occupation: School Librarian
Other: n/a
Age: 67
Full Bio

Old, irritable, and really the kind of librarian you don't want to piss off. If you want something from the library, you go there, get what you want and scram. ]Unless you're up for silly reprimands every five seconds about how you're making too much noise, or how you're not responsible enough for your age. Pinched-up old lady, this one, just like her name indicates. The only thing that seems to keep her happy is our very own Argus Filch. Ew.

GHOSTS

Nearly Headless Nick
Other: Gryffindor Ghost

Originally Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington, he was a wizard who died in a botched execution on October 31, 1492. He is the resident ghost of Gryffindor and is very helpful to the students in his House. Sometimes he entertains by reenacting his execution-gone-wrong, mostly on the Halloween Feast. He wears a tunic with a ruff to hide the fact that his head is only hanging by a mere thread of skin and sinew--quite literally.

The Bloody Baron
Other: Slytherin Ghost

He is this grim, silent and terryfing ghost covered in bloodstains. Not many people get to hear him speak. He is the ghost of a man who once loved Helena Ravenclaw, the daughter of Rowena herself. When Rowena was on her deathbed, she sent the Baron to go look for her daughter and beg her to come back. Helena refused, and the Baron lost his temper and murdered her. Due to his guilty conscience, he committed suicide with the same knife he killed Helena with, and the evidence of his crime is now splashed all over his robes. One curious note about this ghost is that Peeves respects him, calling him 'His Bloodiness' or 'Mr. Baron'.

The Fat Friar
Other: Hufflepuff Ghost

The friendlest of all the Hogwarts' ghosts, he's the one you can always see wishing people a good day, and first years on their first day good luck, and hoping they will be in Hufflepuff. He was in Hufflepuff, of course, and from there on, not much is known about him.

The Grey Lady
Other: Ravenclaw Ghost

Also known as Helena Ravenclaw, this tall ghostis seen walking around the corridors more often than most of the ghosts, and she is a highly intellectual young lady. As a good Ravenclaw, she's a woman with strong scholarly interests. She stole Rowena's (her mother) diadem and ran away to Albania. When Rowena was on her deathbed she sent her estranged fiancé (the Baron) to bring her back, but when she refused, she was brutally murdered.

Moaning Myrtle
Other: n/a

Was a Ravenclaw - Haunts the girls' bathroom - second floor
She is a squat ghost with lank hair, pimples and glasses. You really don't want to offend her, because she's always looking for the smallest excuse to burst into a fit of tears and wails. She was a student before being killed by the stare of a basilisk in 1943. Peeves is really good at offending her, and when she's in a fit, she's good at splashing water, which is one of the main reasons not many girls use that bathroom.

AND THEN...

Peeves
Other: Resident Hogwarts' Poltergeist
Full Bio

He is not a ghost. Really important. He's an "indestructible spirit of chaos". He's a little man dressed in loud, outlandish clothes. Compared to Hogwarts' ghosts, he is solid-looking, and not translucent. He swoops around corridors and classrooms, pulling pranks and jokes all in 'good fun'. He doesn't really answer to anybody, except the Bloody Baron from time to time, and is particularly fond of pestering Filch. He's also known for his rhymes and songs, which he'll make right on the spot of he thinks the situation merits it.