#perhaps if george had been in there i might've just had a heart attack and died ????

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#262: Hogwarts Inquires - I

Perhaps, it is an Inquiry, but I just need a vent for it.

SPOILERS AHEAD

I've been documenting events along the way I play and took notes for the timeline; some can be found here. That post was a mess and I'm planning on somewhat improving the size and info value of these but for now, dates.

MC acquires powers: ??.??.1890

Although she says she was dreaming about Hogwarts for a long time, we can't be sure how long that wait really was. Might've been just a small talk, besides, it was Professor Weasley she was sharing that bit with. ALTHOUGH, I am certain MC had a few months of getting up to speed. She isn't very but quite knowledgeable about wizarding world, Fig had one job and he'd done it.

Miriam's death & Anne's curse: April of 1890's first two weeks

During Beasts Class, Poppy shares with MC that she'd rescued Highwing a few -- five, to be precise -- years back, and until recently, she was fine. Meaning, Ashwinders became a problem not very long ago, and it was apparent they were moving closer to Hogwarts, after Rookwood took a hold of the Ministry (he used its resources to track down the locket, the man's influence is astonishingly scary, if you really think about it; he might've been the reason for Spavin to ignore the bs in the area).

Not only Poppy worries the castle might be not as safe, Natty, too, and Nora Treadmill said that she'd never been attacked so close to the grounds. Amit says during Potions class, some families didn't want their children to go to the school because of the dangers goblins posed.

Why Anne's curse matters. Hogwarts has two weeks of Easter holidays, meaning, she and Sebastian could have gone back to Feldcroft; they were in their fourth year, I doubt that studying for OWLs could have them kept within Hogwarts' walls. So. The night Rookwood cursed her -- or severely injured -- was likely the night shortly after Miriam's death, as at at the moment, Rookwood had already seen what Ranrok gained and was interested in any subsequent searches in the area.

Why Poppy's words also matter. She says until recently.

George Osric also mentioned Miriam sent him the locket a few months back. Just before she died soon afterwards.

MC's arriving at Hogwarts: September 1, 1890

A few months back are, like, 5, from that point of time?

Troll attack: September 2, 1890

The Restricted Section: September 3, 1890

Fig's departure for Ministry: September 4, 1890

Also the day of Herbology and Potions classes.

I have a strong belief Professor Sharp is fully aware of MC's shenanigans from the very beginning, moreover, he is afraid MC might be on her way to waste her potential; what's especially OHMYGOD to me, is that Sharp nearly always talks to MC directly rather than asks if Professor Fig has to do with anything.

He always proposes a different view on any of MC's companion; those who are complimented by the others, Sharp criticises, offers a different perspective, asks to think if MC should really allow influences from the ones like Everett; with exceptions for Poppy and Imelda (that added MIGHT DO YOU GOOD after a short pause, said in uplifted eager voice, warms my heart every time, sir, your gurl has found a perfect friend and she also borrows your own words did u know that; I'm sorry I just, THEY'RE SO FUNNY I CAN'T).

When Sharp was close to pointing that out -- that these… shenanigans could be a waste of life because of Fig -- during the brief conversation before turning in Diffino Assignment, he immediately reiterates with Don't let it go to your head. He wasn't meaning any of this:

Good. Ordinarily, I’d say it’s not my concern either way, but you - I want to make sure you’re well-prepared. Talent and resolve are a potent combination. It would be a shame to let that go to waste.

as a compliment (although, he's also careful with his words). These were the words of caution. The fact he tried to cover it with something to not let MC become complacent because spooky scary basilisk Professor Aesop Sharp acknowledged someone gives it away.

What he has to say about Fig, look:

I hope you know better than to let Professor Fig take you on one of his foolhardy adventures.

The man clearly doesn't want MC to waste it. Fig's fun stuff interferes with Sharp's pride in his top students; he genuinely wants her to thrive, not found dead.

BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF BEEF

Oh, and. In the end, when after everyone's raising their cups, Sharp gets up eagerer than everyone else, and I'd like to think, MC follows.

I CAN GO ON ABOUT THIS FOR AGES.

Map Chamber: September 5, 1890

Undercroft: September 6, 1890

The Room of Requirement: September 7, 1890

I'm certain Sharp is aware of its existence. It's a what-if but I have a suspicion these notes left in the room are his and his friend's old scribbles; his second dialogue, on why he has come to Hogwarts, becomes available AFTER that quest is done and he concludes the conversation with this:

Yes. Well, I'm certain you have an empty cauldron waiting for you somewhere.

First Trial: September 13 or 14, 1890

Second Trial: October 31, 1890

Third Trial: December 17 or 18, 1890

Forth Trial: between December 31, 1890, and January 3, 1891

Battle for Repository: January 4, 1891

P.S. That's me on April, 1st after I decided to look at when was happening what in the game:

NGL I waited for the St Valentine's Day quests, Easter holidays, OWLs, ah, silly me.

I'm still struggling with December because u just listen: each of these wicked quests, from the dragon rescue to the tomb clusterfuckery with Solomon, happened all within A MONTH, including two of the remaining trials.

No wonders MC lost it at Rookwood's face and was loosing throughout the battle, the girl opened the floodgate of doom (and won).

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QWT IS UNDERRATED i’m so happy they’re together!! and with sapnap yessss

qwt AND dreamnap <3 dream fans win this round