A PbtA RPG

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THIS GAME IS STRONGLY INFLUENCED BY..
Apocalypse World by D. Vincent Baker and Meguey Monster of the Week, by Michael Sands and Steve

Baker Dungeon World by Sage LaTorra and Adam Hickey

Koebel Epyllion by Marissa Kelly Never Av Stål (Verves of steel), by Simon

Pettersson, translated by Catherine Ramen
Lasers & Feelings, by John Harper
Simple World, by Joe McAldno
Masks, by Brendan Conway The Warren by Marshall Miller
World Wide Wrestling, by Natha D. Paoletta

SPECIAL THANKS TO...

Ashley Di Dio, for promoting this project;
David Rheinstrom for rules corrections and advice;
Alejandro Melendez, Andrew Calogero, Rhyan Goldman, Sarah Poppe, and Saribel Pages for the rules ideas;
1of3, Airk, DaveC, DeReel, Paul_T, and rhysmakesthings from Story-Games.com for feedback and design
suggestions;
Evanleigh Davis, Neal Tanner, Elsbeth Zurek, Avi, Brandon, Cati, Joel, Julia, Ruth, Ryan, Vic, and everyone
at Metatopia 2018 for participating in playtesting and providing feedback;
My cool Patreon patrons: Adrian Stein, Bones, Brad Riley, Cati, Cliff Fuller, David Rheinstrom, David
Walker, Erin Kane, Harald Eckmüller, Jamie Clay, Jim Lampe, Julia Wolfe, Kevin Brown, Maria Squadroni,
Merrillea Brunell, MorgenGabe and Reba Herbst;
And of course, to JK Rowling for creating an amazing world of wonder and magic.

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B Welcome to Hogwarts. You are about to experience a story of mystery, friendship, danger
and magic. This guide will teach you how to play through your first game session. Only one
of the players, the narrator, needs to read this guide. The rest can learn while playing. Let's get
started!

YOU WILL NEED…

• A narrator and 2 to 5 players.
• At least two six-sided dice (hereinafter called d6).
• One copy of each “PLAYER” token for each player.
• A copy of each “NARRATOR” card for yourself.
• A single copy of each “GROUP” card for the entire group.
• Pencils, ideally one for each.
• Chips or dirty paper.

1. EXPLAINS THE RULES

Start the first session by explaining that you are going to cooperatively create an original story in
the world of Harry Potter.
Each player will play one of the main characters in this story. You will be the narrator, who will
manage everything else. You will do this by describing the world and playing non-player
characters, such as teachers and other students. You will also be in charge of guiding the story by
asking questions, presenting threats and mysterious events, as well as helping the rest with the
rules.
So let's look at the basic rules.
MOVEMENTS
When a character wants to do something characteristic, such as cast a spell, impress a professor,
or confront a monster, they are making a move. Moves are all the characteristic actions that
players can do in the story. A player move usually has the structure “when a trigger happens, then
these consequences occur.”
Players have three types of moves: basic moves, which occur when players roll to see how
something turns out; magical moves, which occur when players perform spells; and Quidditch
moves, which occur during Quidditch matches. You, as a narrator, also have your moves, they just
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If any situation in the fiction triggersHa movement, the player must carry out the mechanics of said
movement and, when the roll is resolved, its result must be reflected in the fiction.
You, as the storyteller, can indicate when a movement is activated, but everyone should be on the
lookout for the situation or trigger that will activate it. Remember that movements only occur
when something happens in fiction. If someone says, “I want to activate the face-to-danger
movement,” you should ask, “Okay, how do you do that?”
If you wish, you can take a look at the basic moves and magic moves together with the players.
TRAITS
Every witch or wizard has five traits that describe them. The higher its value, the more competent
one is in that trait, and the lower its value, the greater the deficiency. The five traits are Bravery,
Cunning, Intellect, Loyalty, and Magic.
Bravery indicates the courage, integrity, honesty and valor of a witch or wizard.
Cunning describes the ability to deceive, hide, or manipulate.
Intellect is the wit, knowledge, memory and ability to gather information. Loyalty means how
willing you are to help your friends and companions.
Magic represents the ability to cast spells, brew potions, or use magical items. When a move
indicates that a roll is required, it will almost always ask that one of these traits be added to the
result.

ROLL THE DICE

The randomness of a dice roll is the way to determine what happens in the story when the outcome
of what a witch or wizard does is uncertain. All basic moves indicate that the player should throw.
The process is simple. A player rolls two six-sided dice (or 2d6) and adds the results. Then add
any relevant traits or bonuses. Typically, a 10 or higher is a success, a 7 to 9 is a partial success,
and a 6 or lower is considered a failure (and the character receives one Experience point).
The players describe their success and the narrator describes what happens when they fail.
CONDITIONS
A witch or wizard may feel afraid when facing a monster, feel overwhelmed by a large amount of
duties, or feel jealous of someone. He may also break an arm by falling off his broom or start
vomiting slugs after failing to cast a curse.
These negative states are called Conditions. They can be physical or emotional in nature. When
someone fails a roll they may receive a condition as a consequence.
The eight conditions a character can have are Scared, Angry, Stressed, Jealous, Embarrassed,
Hurt, Charmed, and Unconscious.

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The emotional conditions (Scared, Angry, Stressed, Jealous, and Embarrassed) disappear when the
character gives in to his or her emotions. They can also be removed if another witch or wizard
comforts or supports them, or even replaced by another condition if they spend time with their pet.
Physical conditions (Injured, Charmed, and Unconscious) must be treated with medicine or magic.
LUCK
Every witch or wizard has a small reserve of Luck that they can draw on from time to time.
When a player wants to do something they normally couldn't do, such as cast a spell they don't
know or make an impressive catch in Quidditch, they can mark one of their luck points to make it
happen. Each character has 3 luck points.
AGENDA
Finally, you all have shared objectives, the agenda. There are three objectives that you will try to
achieve while playing through the narration. The group's agenda is:
• Portraying a magical school. There are many possibilities within the magical world, but this
is a story about students at magic school. It's your job to tell that story and bring it to life.
• Filling students' lives with wonder, mystery, danger and hope. The time a witch or wizard
spends at school is not just going to class and studying for exams. There are wonders to
experience, questions to answer, and threats to confront.
• Play to see what happens. This is a game of surprise and collaboration. You are building a
story together, scene by scene and session by session. It's fine to plan things you want to
happen, but in the end, how they happen is up to the characters and the dice.

2. ASK QUESTIONS
Now that you know the rules you will need to answer a few questions about the story. Ask
everyone the following questions.
First, what year does the story take place? Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was
founded in the 10th century, so your story could take place between that date and the present day.
When the group makes the decision, write the year on your “Storyteller NOTES” CARD. Think
about what well-known characters from the wizarding world might exist in the year you have
chosen and write them down.
Second, is everyone in the same class and house? There's no need! The story could be about
three Griffindor brothers who are in different grades or about four first-year friends who are in
different houses. The group needs to agree on this because it affects how characters are created
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Third, what do players want to seeHin the story? Maybe someone wants to see a hippogriff,
maybe get into trouble, or maybe even get Dumbledore involved. Players can propose whatever
they want.
Write down at least one answer for each player. You should make sure that all the answers appear
at some point in the story.
It would also help make everyone more comfortable if you asked the players what they would like
to avoid during the story.
Finally, when does the story begin? The Harry Potter stories usually start during the summer
holidays, but you can start whenever you want. You can start on the Hogwarts Express, at the
welcome party, or even during a class. The group's response will be the opening scene.

3. CREATE THE CHARACTERS

It's time to make the main characters. Players should follow the steps on the “CREATING WITCHES AND
WIZARDS” sheet. Be prepared to answer any questions they have.
As long as the players don't ask you, you can start thinking about the opening scene. Who will be
able to be in that scene with the main characters? What details can bring the scene to life? What do
players expect to happen in this scene? What could happen unexpectedly? Think about all the
possibilities but don't plan too much. Remember that you are playing to see what happens.
When everyone has finished creating their witches and wizards, take back the “CREATION OF WITCHES
AND WIZARDS” tokens.

4. PLAY THE FIRST SCENE

You already know how to play, you already know who the characters are, and you already know
where and when the story begins. It's time to get started!
SET THE SCENE
Play movie soundtracks in the background if possible. Start describing where the main characters
are. “We started our story in...” is a good way to start. Describes things with a certain tone of
wonder and danger. Fill in the blanks with details that bring the world to life.
INTRODUCES THE MAIN CHARACTERS
Focus on each of the witches and wizards. Ask them to introduce themselves and describe
themselves, as well as tell what they are doing at that moment. As they introduce themselves,
write their names on your “NARRATOR NOTES” card. Be sure to ask follow-up questions when
someone says something interesting. From now on everyone will speak as their witch or wizard
and you must call them by their name in the fiction (it is one of your Principles, as you will see
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PRESENTS SOMETHING UNEXPECTED
At some point in this scene something strange and unexpected should happen. Maybe the
Hogwarts Express will stop in the middle of nowhere, maybe mysterious writing will appear on
the walls of a hallway, or maybe a teacher will announce that access to one of the castle's floors is
off-limits this year.
It could be something you've thought of before, or you could ask the players, “Something's out of
place. What is it?". Listen to what they say and build on their answers and then ask them what they
do.
It's okay if you don't know why yet. You'll discover it as you play.
MAKE YOUR MOVES
As the scene unfolds you will follow three steps. First you will tell everyone what is happening
and what the non-player characters are doing and saying. Then you will ask the player characters
what they do. And finally, players will describe what their witches or wizards do or say. And back
to the first step.
Sometimes, something you say will spark a movement. At that moment, the corresponding player
will roll the dice (2d6) to see what happens. Sometimes the player will fail the roll and you can put
a Severe Consequence on the table. Other times you will react by making one of your narrator
moves. And many other times you will use your narrator movements no longer as a reaction to a
roll, but to give a stagnant scene some interest or action.
You should avoid using the same move too often. Players will not have to roll to cast a spell every
time they wave their wand. If a player knows a spell and wants to cast it stealthily so as not to
attract the attention of a professor, they could be triggering this is mischief. If they need to cast a
spell quickly because a Dementor is threateningly approaching, have them cast Face Danger. Turn
the situation around and be creative!
WRITE THE MYSTERIES
When the scene ends, ask the group if they encountered any Mysteries. A Mystery is an
unknown, a question that the main characters want to answer, such as “Who put Harry’s name in
the Goblet of Fire?” or “Why does Snape limp?” Good Mysteries ask who, what, when, where,
why, or how. Anyone can propose a Mystery at any time, although it is ideal to do so after a scene
or at the end of the session. When someone does it, write it down in your notes. Make sure
everyone knows what the questions are for each mystery, because the story will revolve around
them and how the characters solve them.
GO TO THE NEXT SCENE
It's usually obvious when it's time to cut and change scenes. Players will usually tell you that they
want to go to this or that place. At this point you can cut and describe the next location. If it
doesn't seem obvious, look for moments when no one is doing anything and ask: "Are we ready to
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You can also suggest a time or placeHand ask if everyone agrees that the story should continue
there. When in doubt, go to a different time within the life of the school such as a class, dinner
time, free time in the common room… or the next big annual event.

5. PLAY ADDITIONAL SCENES

The rest of the scenes in the story work the same as the first one. The only difference is that you
don't need to reintroduce player characters or constantly ask for new mysteries.
Make sure to include something strange or unexpected in every scene. It could be something as
big as a Dementor attack or something as minor as one character passing another a strange note.
Routine classes, normal meals or meaningless Quidditch matches do not exist at Hogwarts.
Each time the characters find the answer to a Mystery question, cross it off your score sheet. Also
remember the list of things players want to see in the adventure! Look for places to include them
as you go from scene to scene.

6. END SESSION
When you run out of time to continue playing or when the story reaches a point where it feels
natural to stop, it's time to end the session. Try to do this by resolving the current situation or, even
better, leaving it unresolved, in suspense (what is known as a cliffhanger), introducing a strange or
unexpected situation or element that generates tension. At the end of the session, review which
characters are now Friend or Rival. Remember that anyone with four Experience points can opt
for Progress. Be sure to ask the group if they have any new Mysteries to add to the story sheet or
if they think any are already solved enough to cross them off.
BETWEEN SESSIONS
If you are playing a story that extends beyond one game session, take some time after each session
to collect your thoughts. Write down a few notes about the session you just played so you can
remember what happened later. Then, think about what characters, scenes or problems you could
tell about in the next session.
As before, don't plan too much! And, of course, don't plan beyond a single session. The players,
the rules and the dice will always take the story down the least expected paths. Furthermore, the
fiction must be developed during the game sessions, together with all the players.
MYSTERIES
Pay special attention to your “NARRATOR’S NOTES” sheet when planning your next session. Review
the Mystery questions and think of possible answers. Ideally, you should have a couple of
answers for each mystery. If one of your mysteries is “What’s in Professor Moody’s flask?” you
might say “It’s a healing potion that helps with his old injuries” or “It’s Polyjuice Potion because
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If no possible answer comes to mind,Hthat's okay. You and your players are smart enough to figure
it out together as you play before the end of the story is reached.
Don't hold on to any of your answers. You could answer the question “Why was Snape muttering
an incantation during the Quidditch match?” by saying “Because he was cursing Harry’s broom,”
but if your players then answer “Because he was casting a counter-spell to prevent someone else
from casting a curse on Harry’s broom,” you should stick with that answer. Also, if they say
“Because I was cursing a Bludger” but there are no crazy Bludgers in play, that can’t be a valid
answer. Stick with the players' answers as long as they don't contradict anything that's already
happened in the story.
THREATS
Finally, you should write down some Threats. Threats are things like “Voldemort is coming
back,” “someone is petrifying students,” or “everyone needs a date for the Yule Ball.” This is how
you will control the problems that the characters will encounter during the adventure.
The main characters may or may not be aware of this threat. When something strange or
unexpected happens it should be related to one of those threats. These could also be answers to
Mystery's questions.
They can be colossal, like a group of Dementors loose in Hogwarts, or more trivial, like next
week's Potions exam. As long as it puts someone or something important to the main characters at
risk, it's a good threat.
Threats have four parts:
• A title or short phrase that describes what the threat is, such as “Sirius Black has escaped
from Azkaban.”
• A list of threatened characters and characters responsible for said threat. It usually includes
the main characters, but not always.
• Make explicit what is at stake; what the characters will lose if the threat is carried out, such as
“Harry’s life.”
• Knowing the Threat's next move. You'll need to show how the threat is unfolding so that the
characters can anticipate it and have a chance to stop it. If they do not act or ignore such
signs, the threat will continue.
Make sure to update your threats after each session. Any of the four parts are susceptible to
change, depending on what happens in the story.
And that's all. You now know everything you need to play and create your own adventure at
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WHAT IF…
…IS SOMEONE TALKING TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE?
You can get around this problem by asking the quietest person questions. It's always good to ask
questions like, "What do you want to do right now?" or "How do you feel about this?" Make sure
to use their witch or wizard name and ask their character the question directly.
Consider that sometimes, the quietest players can be enjoying the story despite their passivity.
Give them the opportunity to participate, but don't force them to do so.
If you're the one talking too much, ask everyone questions. You can ask things like, “What does
this room look like?” or “How is the ghost acting right now?” Yes, describing the world is
supposed to be your job, but it's also nice if other players can do it from time to time.
…EVERYONE IS LOOKING AT ME AND I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY?
Don't panic. This indicates that it is a good time for the narrator to make a move. Introduce
something new to the story like a new student or an unfamiliar room, have something unexpected
happen or ask a question… and see how the characters react.
If you're stuck on a story, don't hesitate to say, "Okay, I don't know what happens next." Take a
moment to gather your thoughts or ask players what they think might happen. Remember this is a
collaborative story!

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H …DID WE NOT SOLVE ALL THE MYSTERIES?
You could finish the adventure without checking off all the Mystery questions on your list. If the
players liked how the adventure ended, you don't have to worry about them. If, on the other hand,
they mention the aspects that have remained unresolved, perhaps it is because they consider that
the adventure has something more to offer. This means that the session could be extended a little
longer to solve them, continue playing another time... and if you can't continue playing, ask them
directly what they think the answers could be and discuss it by proposing your own solutions.
…WE DON’T KNOW WHAT A SPELL DOES?
The spell list only includes the names of spells and enchantments. This has been done so that when
someone performs a spell they can describe its effect. As long as the effect fits the name of the
spell and all players agree, go ahead.
The spell list has some suggestions on how some spells can inflict or prevent Conditions.
However, most spells have their consequences in fiction, such as causing hiccups or making
objects fly. And remember, to perform a spell, the witch or wizard must say the words correctly
and wave the wand!
...MY GROUP BELIEVES THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO USE ALL THE
RULES?
No problem. You can use as many or as few rules as you like. If your group wants to play without
using Conditions, don't use them. If you don't want to write and cross out Mysteries, don't ask
about them. It's your game.
…I DON’T KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT THE MAGICAL WORLD OR DOES
SOMEONE KNOW MORE THAN ME?
Don't worry. This is the story of your group, no one else's. It's okay to make things up to suit your
adventure. You don't have to follow the books or the movies.
If someone corrects you on any issue in the wizarding world, accept it, but only if it makes sense
within the story. If someone is taking over the game by constantly correcting the group, remind
them that this is an original story. Even though the movies may have changed or omitted things
from the books, they are still good stories.
If you really need to know something you can always pause the game for a few seconds to look it
up online.
...WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SELECTION CEREMONY AND THE
SELECTING HAT NEEDS TO SING HIS SONG?
You should sing it!

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PRINCIPLES OF THE STORYTELLER
The Storyteller's Principles are a guide to help you play as a Storyteller.
Follow them to make the adventure go smoothly. You should always…
• Be a fan of the player characters.
• Talk to the witches or wizards, not the players.
• Ask questions and build from the answers.
• When in doubt, ask the players.
• Bringing the world and the characters that inhabit it to life.
• Make your move, but don't say it.
• Think outside the page.
HOGWARTS PRINCIPLES
The Hogwarts Principles are what will help you portray the school. Follow them to ensure that the
gaming experience is a genuine Hogwarts adventure. You should always…
• Embrace the mystical.
• Describe the world with a certain tone of wonder and danger.
• Make threats real and their consequences serious.
• Making adults wise, incredulous and useless.
• Use the books and movies as a starting point, but follow your story wherever it goes.

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These are the movements you will make in fiction to portray the world. You can play any of these
at any time. When you make a move you should not name it or mention that you are doing it. It
simply describes what happens in the fiction.
General movements:
• Bring together the main characters.
• Separate them.
• It changes someone's attitude towards the main characters.
• Put something they love at risk.
• Present them with a difficult dilemma or decision.
• Offer them an opportunity, with or without cost.
• One of his moves comes back to haunt him.
• Ask a question.
• After each move, say “What do you do?”
Non-player character movements:
• Reward or subtract house points.
• Give them extra work.
• Do something that is outside of their limits.
• Cast a spell on them.
Movements in history:
• Shows signs of a current or future threat.
• Introduces a new character, location, or threat.
SEVERE CONSEQUENCES
When someone rolls a 6 or less, you can put a Severe Consequence into play. These are special
moves by the narrator that make things more difficult for anyone who fails a roll. You don't have
to put it on the table every time a roll fails, but you should at least play some kind of narrator
movement.
• Give the character a Condition (scared, angry, stressed, jealous, embarrassed, hurt,
bewitched, unconscious) that matches what happens in the fiction.
• Punish them (deduct points, recluse, take away privileges, notify their parents, suspend,
expel, etc.).
• Take something away from them.
• Inflict harm on someone they care about.
• Put them in an impossible situation.
• It changes someone's attitude towards them for the worse.
• Reveal one of its secrets.
• Make your opponent win.

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POINTS OF THE HOUSE NARRATOR H
Teachers, staff and prefects can reward student achievement with points. They can also cause you
to lose points if you break the rules. You can reward or lose points based on the following scale:
5 points for trivial matters like…
[+] Answer correctly in class.
[-] Not paying attention in class.
10 points for minor incidents such as…
[+] Brilliant answers on assignments.
[-] Arriving late to class.
20 points for relevant facts such as…
[-] Disobey a teacher.
[-] Loitering in prohibited areas or being outside the dormitories at odd hours.
50 points for major events such as…
[+] Save another student's life.
[-] Endangering another student.
You don't have to hold on to this list. It is just a guideline. Teachers may reward or deduct house
points for many other reasons.
GET OUT OF HISTORY
There are many ways a player's witch or wizard can exit the story. Not all of them are bad or
permanent, but they do remove the main character in question from the game.
When someone marks their final condition and fails their exit history roll, their witch or wizard
may be expelled, fall into a coma, lose their memory, go mad, be sent to Azkaban, end up dead, or
suffer any other fate. What happens at that moment in the fiction will tell you what makes the
most sense. Remember that the player must make a new witch or wizard to continue in the game.

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WIZARDS
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To create your witch or wizard, follow these steps. You must roll a d6 to choose one of the options
from each list, although you can directly choose the option you like best or do a combination of
both methods.

1 WHAT GRADE ARE YOU IN?

Your witch or wizard can be a student between first and seventh grade or someone who has
already graduated such as a teacher or even a staff member. Players themselves must decide
whether they are in the same class or whether they belong to different classes.

2 WHAT IS YOUR APPEARANCE?

Fur
1 - Dark 2 - With freckles 3 - Brunette/Tanned
4 - Pale 5 - Reddish 6 - Olive

Hair
1 - Brown 2 - Blonde 3 - Redhead
4 - Chestnut 5 - Covered (garment) 6 - Dyeing
Complexion
1 - Thin/a 2 - Large 3 - Athletic
4 - Robust 5 - Small 6 - High

3 WHAT ARE YOUR WAND AND AMBITION?

Your ambition is what you want to get out of your time at Hogwarts. Certain wand woods work
better for those witches or wizards with specific ambitions. You can also choose the appearance of
your wand.

Ambition/wood Appearance Core

1 - Achievements - Maple 1 - Flexible
1-2 - Dragon
2 - Fun - Fir 2 - Long

3 - Power - Tejo 3 - Lisa

3-4 - Phoenix
4 - Wisdom - Walnut 4 - Second Hand
5 - Friendship - Cedar 5 - Short
5-6 - Unicorn
6 - Status - Elm 6 - Decorated

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1-2 Muggleborn (You will start with 1 spell and 3 Experience)
3-4 Half-Blood (You will start with 2 spells and 2 Experience)
5-6 Pureblood (You will start with 3 spells and 1 Experience) You must mark your initial
experience on your character sheet.

5 WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT?

Choose a favorite subject. First and second year students will choose their favorite subject from
the list of core subjects. Students in third to seventh grade will be able to choose between the list
of core subjects and the list of elective subjects (in this case, click twice: the first result is to find
out if your choice is core or elective and the second is the subject).

1-3 Core subjects 4-6 Electives

1 - Enchantments 1 - Arithmancy

2 - Herbology 2 - Care of magical creatures

3 - Potions 3 - Muggle Studies
4 - Defense Against the Dark Arts 4 - Astronomy

5 - History of Magic 5 - Divination

6 - Transfiguration 6 - Quidditch

6 WHAT SPELLS DO YOU KNOW?

Turn your character sheet over and look at the list of spells sorted by course on the back. Mark 1 if
you are a Muggle-born, 2 if you are a half-blood, and 3 if you are a pure-blood. You know all the
spells from the course you have completed. For example, if you are a second year student, you will
know all the first year students. Graduates will know all the spells.

7 WHAT ARE YOUR TRAITS?

Assign the following values according to your Bravery, Cunning, Intellect, Loyalty and Magic:
-1, 0, +1, +1 and +2.

8 WHAT IS YOUR NAME?

Choose a first and last name. If you don't know what to choose, here are some options. Muggle
names: Ahmad, Arthur, Aurora, Chiwetel, Cormac, Daniel, Dev, Dimitrios, Eleni, Emma, Fatima,
Gabriela, Genevieve, James, Jing, Joanne, Lorenzo, Maggie, Nnedi, Pablo, Penelope, Richard,
Riya, Rupert, Scarlett, Sean, Susan, Terry, Wei, Zoe.
Wizard Names: Alecto, Andromeda, Arabella, Argus, Ariana, Arsenius, Augusta, Cuthbert,
Dedalus, Eldred, Elphias, Emeric, Emmeline, Filius, Griselda, Helena, Imelda, Ludo, Mafalda,
Merope, Newt, Phyllida, Rodolphus, Rolanda, Septima, Silvanus, Sybill, Thorfinn, Wilbert,
Wilhelmina.

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Surnames: Adebayo, WIZARDS H
Ali, Bagshot, Chowdhry, Davies, Diaz, Dubois, Finnigan, Goldstein, Grint,
Johnson, Kazinsky, Khan, Leung, Macmillan, Mwangi, Ogden, Okafor, Patel, Quinn, Radcliffe,
Santos, Schmidt, Spinnet, Tarkowski, Thomas, Valentini, Warren, Watson, Wong.

Optionally, you can fold a piece of poster board in half to make a tent where you can write your witch
or wizard name and what pronouns or gender others should use when referring to your character. If you
play online, do the same with the username displayed by the platform you are using.

9 DO YOU HAVE A PET? (OPTIONAL)

1-2 Owl (can send and receive mail)
3-4 Rat (cannot send or receive mail)
5-6 Cat (cannot send or receive mail)

10 WHICH HOUSE DO YOU BELONG TO?

If you are playing as a freshman and are starting the story before the first day of school, stop! Wait
until the selection ceremony. In that scene you will make your roll.
To find your house, start by rolling a d6. If you get a 5 or a 6, roll again until you get numbers
between 1 and 4. You will have to choose between the result of the roll or the house associated
with your best trait (Gryffindor if you have +2 in Bravery, Hufflepuff if it is in Loyalty, etc.). If
your best trait is Magic, then roll twice and choose between both results.

1 - Gryffindor (Bravery) 2 - Hufflepuff (Loyalty) 3 - Ravenclaw (Intelligence)

4 - Slytherin (Cunning) 5 - Throw again 6 - Throw again
After choosing your house, add +1 to whatever trait you have associated with it. If you had a +2 in
Bravery and you are a Gryffindor you will now have +3. If you are a Hufflepuff and you had a +1
in Loyalty you will now have +2.

11 WHO ARE YOUR FRIENDS?

If you don't have a home yet, skip this part. You must roll two d6 on your house board to get two
questions. If you are all part of the same house you can choose two questions from any list (to
avoid repeating questions). When you have the questions you will speak in turns in three rounds.
During the first turn, introduce your witch or wizard to the group. On the second turn, ask your
classmates one of the two questions you chose. Write the name of the person who answered in the
friends/rivals section of your character sheet. On your third and final turn, ask the other question
and write down the name of the witch or wizard who answers.
At the end of this process there will be one blank box because there are two friend boxes and one
rival box and only two questions are asked. You will be able to fill in the blank after the first game
session.

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U Gryffindor U T Ravenclaw T
1 - Which of you did I defend when some of your higher education courses were bothering you? (friend) for
a History of Magic exam? (friend)
2 - Who was unjustly imprisoned? Which of you did I let copy my notes with me after talking to a
teacher? (friend) of enchantments? (friend)
3 - Who is my best teammate on the 3rd Quidditch team? - Who among you shares my obsession?
(friend) by some strange magical creature? (friend)
4 - Who among you would I go to if I had to go look for something in the library? (friend) that I can't search
in the library? (friend)
5 - Who among you has the same position as 5 - Who do I have a grudge against for getting better than me
on another house's Quidditch team? (rival) grades me higher in my favorite subject? (rival)
6 -Which one of you did I challenge to a duel for? 6 - Which of you do I hate because of?
insult a friend? (rival) having cheated on an exam? (rival)

Hufflepuff And S Slytherin S

1 - Who among you have I ever helped look for your lost pet? - Who among you have ever discovered a
way to find your lost pet? (friend) secret in the castle with me? (friend)
2 - Who did I sneak into the kitchen with before the 2nd? - Who of you didn't rat out at the Halloween party?
(friend) escaped outside of permitted hours? (friend)
3 - Who likes to spend weekend afternoons in the greenhouse with me? (friend) meals? (friend)
4 - Who sat with me on the first trip on the Hogwarts Express? 4 - Which of your families have you been
close to on the Hogwarts Express? (friend) mine for generations? (friend)
5 - Which of you did I get into a fight with for insulting my pet? - Which of you do I think is bragging
about? (rival) too much? (rival)
6 - Who can I not stand for spending too much time with my best friend? (rival) academic or magical
skills? (rival)

12 WHAT IS YOUR PATRONUS?

To find your patronus you must roll twice. The first result determines the type of animal and the
second the patronus. You will need to choose your Patronus at the start of the game, but you will
not be able to cast the spell until you learn it in Year 5. You can also choose not to have a patronus
until you learn the spell.
1. Birds of 2. Other birds 3. Carnivores 4. Herbivores 5. Domestic 6. Rare
prey animals
1 Seagull Blackbird Badger Armadillo Dog Dragon
2 Eagle Raven Bear Deer Cat Hippogriff
3 Hawk Robin Lion Sea urchin Horse Owl
Hummingbir
4 Heron Wolf Mouse Rabbit Phoenix
d
5 Hawk Sparrow Snake Salmon Rat Unicorn
6 Golden eagle Pheasant Wild boar Squirrel Swan Winged horse
YOU'RE READY! Give your token to the narrator and get ready to live your new story at
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BASIC MOVEMENTS

FACING DANGER
When faced with something dangerous, be it a physical threat, magical threat, or any other type of
threatening situation, roll +Bravery.
With a 10 or more, choose one:
• You remain unmoved and no one gets hurt.
• You take no damage and strike back at the threat.
Between 7 and 9, choose one:
• The threat takes damage, but so do you.
• You are unable to act, but the threat recedes.
• You escape without suffering any Severe Consequences.
• You avoid any Severe Consequences, but someone else suffers them instead.
On a 6 or less, score an Experience point. You fail to confront the danger and the narrator will tell
you what Severe Consequence occurs as a result.

GAIN KNOWLEDGE
When you want to know something about a person, object, situation, or
place through a conversation, book, newspaper, document, or recall it
from your own memory, roll +Intellect.
With a 10 or more, you get the knowledge you wanted. You can also ask the narrator a question
and he or she must answer you honestly. You can ask:
• What is not what it seems to be?
• Where is what I'm looking for?
• What's the story behind this?
• How do I make this useful?
• What does he really want?
• What do I remember about it?
Between 7 and 9, you receive some of the information you were looking for. You can ask the
narrator a question, but although his answer must be sincere, he does not have to give you all the
information.
On a 6 or less, score an Experience point. You're not sure if you've gotten what you needed. You
can ask the narrator a question, but he or she doesn't have to give you a complete answer, nor does
it have to be true. The narrator will also tell you what Severe Consequence occurs as a result.

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THIS IS A PRANK
When you hide, conceal an object, try to move unseen, or try to sneak into a place, roll +Wits.
On a 10 or higher, you make yourself or anything you conceal go unnoticed.
Between 7 and 9, choose one:
• Someone or something is looking for you or what you have hidden.
• Someone or something knows you're nearby or that you've hidden something, but they don't
know where.
• You leave some kind of trace or evidence.
On a 6 or less, score an Experience point. They discover your hiding place or whatever you're
hiding. The narrator will tell what Severe Consequence occurs as a result.
GET WHAT YOU WANT TO GET
When you want to obtain an object or convince someone to do or think something and you want to
do it with honesty, charisma, humility or by negotiating, roll +Courage. If you do so by cheating,
scheming, or stealing, roll +Wits.
With a 10 or more, you get what you want, no problem.
Between 7 and 9, you get what you want, but… (choose one)
• The person you get it from is suspicious.
• You must promise something as payment.
• The person you get it from changes their attitude towards you.
On a 6 or less, score an Experience point. You don't get what you wanted and the narrator will tell
you what Severe Consequence occurs as a result.
HELP OR INTERFERE
When you assist, defend, or help someone, or when you place obstacles, traps, or intentionally
harm someone, roll +Loyalty. If the person is a friend or rival, add +1 to your roll.
Towards other player characters:
With a 10 or more, you get it and choose one:
• Give a +1 or -1 to your roll.
• Prevents you from receiving a Condition.
• Offer them 1 Experience point to stop what they are doing.
Between 7 and 9, choose one of the above options, but you receive a Condition as a result of your
efforts.
On a 6 or less, score an experience point. You are unable to help or harm and the narrator will tell
you what Severe Consequence occurs as a result.
Towards non-player characters:
With a 10 or more, describe how you achieve it.
Between 7 and 9, you get it, but you must choose one of the following:
• You receive a Condition for your effort.
• You accidentally take damage in the process.
• They get mad at you for doing it.
• They suspect your real motives.
On a 6 or less, score an experience point. You are unable to help or harm and the narrator will tell
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MAKE A SHOT
When you want to do something that has a certain probability of failure and no movement fits the
situation, you can always try adding some of your traits (use the one that best suits what you
intend).
With a 10 or more, you can easily accomplish what you intended.
Between 7 and 9, you get it, but there is a cost.
On a 6 or below, you fail and the narrator tells you how things get worse.
Earn an Experience point.

MAGICAL MOVEMENTS

CAST A SPELL
When you cast a spell you know, first say it out loud and wave your wand, then roll +Magic. If
you don't know the spell, don't say it out loud, or don't wave your wand, you must spend a Luck
point before rolling +Magic.
You don't have to throw if there is no possibility of failure. You can usually cast a spell from two
or more previous cures without needing to roll (but you will roll when you do so in a sticky
situation).
On a 10 or higher, you succeed in casting the spell.
Between 7 and 9, you manage to cast the spell, but... (choose one)
• The effect is not as powerful as it should be.
• The effect does not last as long as you expected.
• You attract attention.
On a 6 or below, you somehow fail and the narrator tells you how things get worse. Earn an
Experience point.
BREW A POTION
When you concoct, mix, or brew a potion you know, roll +Magic. You must have the necessary
ingredients, a place to prepare it, and a wand at your disposal. If you don't know the potion, you
must spend a Luck point before rolling +Magic.
On a 10 or higher, you successfully create the potion.
Between 7 and 9, you create the potion, but... (choose one)
• Does it have any side effects?
• The process is bumpy and you receive a Condition.
• You make a mistake and make a different potion (the narrator tells you which one).
On a 6 or less, score an Experience point. You fail to successfully create the potion and the
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USE A MAGIC ITEM
When you use a magic item, roll +Magic.
On a 10 or higher, the item works as expected and you can make full use of it.
Between 7 and 9, choose one:
• The object does something unexpected but useful.
• The item's effect is not as powerful as it should be.
• The item works as expected, but you receive a Condition from its use.
• The object works but breaks in the process.
On a 6 or less, score an experience point. The item malfunctions and the narrator can tell you
what Severe Consequence occurs as a result.
DEALING WITH A MAGICAL CREATURE
When you attempt to tame, aid, receive aid from, or otherwise interact with a magical creature, roll
+Loyalty.
On a 10 or higher, the creature bends to your will.
Between 7 and 9, choose one:
• The creature acts as you intended, but you receive a Condition for your efforts.
• The creature reacts as you wanted but draws attention.
• The creature doesn't act the way you wanted, but it does something useful to you.
On a 6 or less, score an Experience point. The creature reveals itself and the storyteller can tell
you what Severe Consequence occurs as a result.
DUEL
When you engage in a magic duel, roll +Magic to cast a spell, but treat the results as follows. If
you're casting a defensive or healing spell, treat the range as a successful block or heal. The duel
ends when a witch or wizard surrenders or can no longer cast any more spells.
On a 10 or higher, you hit the opponent and their spell fails.
Between 7 and 9, choose one:
• Your spells collide in the air.
• Both spells fail.
• Both spells reach you.
On a 6 or less, score an Experience point. Your spell fails but your opponent's spell hits you. The
narrator will tell you what Severe Consequence occurs as a result. If you face another main
character:
Throw +Bravery. Whoever gets the highest result will act first. When it's your turn, you'll both
wave your wands and say what spell you'll cast. Then, roll +Magic (opponent doesn't roll). Use the
previous results to see what happens. After this, it is the turn of the next main character.

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Quidditch is a game between two teams of seven witches or wizards who fly through the air on
their broomsticks.
There are three types of balls:
• A Quaffle, the biggest one. Each group will try to get the ball through the opposing team's
hoops to receive 10 points for each goal.
• Two Bludgers, small but heavy. They are enchanted and fly at players.
• A Golden Snitch, the most elusive of all. It is a small golden ball with wings enchanted to fly
around the field seemingly at random. Catching it ends the match and rewards the group with
150 points.
Each group is made up of the following players:
• Three Chasers, who must throw the Quaffle into the opposing team's hoops to win 10
points.
• A Guardian, who defends the posts with his own team's hoops.
• Two Beaters, armed with special bats to keep the Bludgers away from the team while they
throw them at the opponent.
• A Seeker, who must locate and catch it before the other Seeker to finish the match and
receive 150 as a reward.
The games are played on a Quidditch pitch, with two groups of three hoops, one per team. The
oval-shaped field is usually surrounded by stands for spectators. Each house has its own Quidditch
team. Usually one match is played against each of the houses during the school year. At the end of
the course, the Quidditch Cup is awarded to the house that has obtained the most points during the
course. This feat earns the house 50 points for the House Cup.
Remember that there are many things that happen around a Quidditch match. Most likely you are
trying to solve a Mystery that lurks in the stands or face one of your rivals on the playing field.
You can do anything and make any kind of move during a match, just like in any other scene in
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QUIDDITCH MOVES

PLAY A MATCH OF QUIDDITCH

When you participate in a Quidditch match, choose one of these positions: Chaser, Keeper,
Beater, Seeker, Commentator, or Follower. The narrator will choose one of the players to take
control of the match and the Quidditch token. When it's your turn, you'll be the one to dictate
what happens on the field. Describe the game until your team is about to make a risky play. At
that moment he pulls…
+Courage if your team plays with determination.
+Cunning if your party plays dirty.
+Intellect if your team plays tactically.
+Loyalty if your team does good teamwork.
With a 10 or more, you have control of the match and your team wins 10 points.
Between 7 and 9, the tables do not turn and you pass control of the game and the token to the
player on your left. Your team does not earn points because… (choose one)
• Someone on your team misses a throw or catch.
• Someone on your team is hit by a Bludger.
• Your team's maneuver doesn't work as planned.
• The other team has faked you out or is playing dirty.
On a 6 or less, score an Experience point and pass control of the match and the token to the
player on your left. Your team scores no points and the narrator describes how the opposing team
scores 10 points. There is also a possibility that a Severe Consequence may occur as a result of
your attempt.
CATCH THE GOLDEN SNITCH
At some point during the match, the narrator will announce that the Golden Snitch has been
spotted. If you have control of the match, your Guardian will be able to try to catch the Golden
Snitch. Work with whoever is playing as Seeker to describe the match. When the moment comes
when the Seeker has the Golden Snitch within reach, roll… +Bravery if your Seeker makes a
daring maneuver to hunt down the Snitch. +Cunning if your team sabotages the other Seeker to
hunt the Snitch.
+Intellect if your team outwits the other Seeker to hunt the Snitch. +Loyalty if someone on the
team helps hunt the Snitch.
With a 10 or more, you get it! Your team captures the Golden Snitch and ends the match
receiving 150 points.
Between 7 and 9, your team is unable to catch the Snitch, but neither is your opponent. Pass the
narrative control and the token to the player on your left.
On a 6 or less, score an Experience point. Your team fails in its attempt and the opponent
succeeds, receiving 150 points. The narrator will also tell you what Severe Consequence takes
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MAGIC OBJECTS
• Auto-Response Pen. Write the correct answer to a question. It is used to cheat on exams.
• Bezoar. Stone extracted from the digestive system of goats. Cures most poisons.
• Broom. Muggle tool used by wizards for flight. It is usually used for transportation or to
play Quidditch.
• Folding cauldron. A cauldron to take with you wherever you go.
• Deluminator. It is shaped like a lighter. Allows you to capture the surrounding lights.
• Enchanted map. A map that reflects the rooms, objects and people that are present in real
time in the area it represents.
• Eternal candle. A candle that produces light eternally.
• Explosive snap. Magical card game in which cards explode spontaneously.
• Fireproof clothing. Clothing items (shirts, gloves, etc.) that protect you from fire.
• Mirror of enemies. Mirror that shows silhouettes of your enemies. These become clearer
the closer they are to you.
• Hiccup candy. Sweet that causes hiccups.
• Invisibility cloak. If you cover yourself with it you become invisible.
• Magical shop. Enchanted tent that makes the interior much larger than the outside.
• Omnicular. It is equivalent to muggle binoculars. Images may play back slowly. It is
usually used to watch Quidditch.
• Flyfeather. Automatically writes what is dictated to it.
• Reminder. It produces a red smoke that warns you that you have forgotten something. The
problem is not remembering what you have forgotten.
• Automatic cauldron. Magical cauldron that stirs its contents.
• Sneakoscope. A crystal that lights up, spins, and whistles if someone nearby is doing
something suspicious.
• Correction pen. Automatically corrects spelling.
• Sticky slippers. They adhere to the surface and allow you to climb walls and cross ceilings.
• Smelly projectile. They give off a smell of manure.
• Time-turners. Necklace that allows you to travel through time.
• Prank wand. Seemingly normal but when a spell is cast it becomes a random object.
• Two-way mirror. A pair of mirrors that allow two people to talk even if they are in
different locations.
• Magic Chess. Chess in which the pieces are enchanted to move by themselves. He is
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LOCATIONS ANNUAL EVENTS
Hogwarts and its grounds • The Hogwarts Express
• Astronomy Tower • Welcome Banquet
• Pier • Quidditch Team Tryouts
• Janitor's Office • Halloween Feast
• Dungeons • Quidditch matches
• Grand staircase • Christmas banquet
• Forbidden Forest • Christmas Ball
• Hut of the Keeper of the Keys and • Christmas and Easter holidays
Grounds • Final exams (known as
• Great Dining Room SCAM and ECSTASY)
• Great Lake • End of year banquet
• Greenhouses and Gardens • Summer holidays
• Gryffindor Tower
MAGICAL CREATURES
• Director's Office
• Hospital Wing • Acromantula
• Hufflepuff Basement • Basilisk
• Kitchens • Boggart
• Bathrooms • Bowtruckle
• Library • Winged horse
• Owlery • Centaur
• Bath of the Prefects • Cerberus
• Quidditch pitch • Croup
• Ravenclaw Tower • Dementor
• Room of Requirement • Doxy
• Slytherin Dungeon • Dragon
• Staff Room • Cornish Pixie
• Teachers' Offices • House Elf
• Fire beetle
Hogsmeade • Niffler
• Clothing for Gladrags wizards • Blast-tailed skrewt
• Hog's Head Inn • Sphinx
• Hogsmade Station • Phoenix
• Honeydukes • Ghoul
• Madam Puddifoot's Tea Room • Giant
• Shack of Screams • Gnome
• The Rres Brooms • Goblin
• Zonco joke shop • Hippogriff
• Werewolf
Diagon Alley, London • Kappa
• Flourish & Blott's Bookstore • Knarl
• Gringotts Bank • Kneazle
• Knockturn Alley • Mermaids
• Mrs. Malkin's robes • Thestral
• Magical Pet Shop • Troll
• Ollivander's Wand Shop • Unicorn
• Quidditch Shop
• Apothecary Slug & Jiggers
• The Leaky Cauldron Pub
• Weasley's joke shop

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