Wizarding Penal Code:
Common Room & Great Hall Rules

A) Section I: General Conduct

1. Decorum: All conversations in the group must be conducted with decorum. The use of offensive language, excessive spamming, and disrespectful behavior is strictly prohibited.

#Punishment: First offense - Warning;
Second offense - Temporary ban (50 house points deduction);
Third offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction);
Fourth offense - Permanent ban.

2. Content Restrictions: Discussions related to politics, debates, memes, and contentious content are completely forbidden.

#Punishment: First offense - Warning;
Second offense - Temporary ban (50 house points deduction);
Third offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction);
Fourth offense - Permanent ban.

3. Respect: Show respect towards seniors and demonstrate affection towards juniors. Treat juniors equally and refrain from making them feel uncomfortable.

#Punishment: First offense - Warning;
Second offense - Temporary ban (50 house points deduction);
Third offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction);
Fourth offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction) + Permanent ban.

B) Section II: Prohibited Topics

4. Sensitive Topics: Arguments or derogatory remarks regarding race, religion, or any other sensitive topics are strictly prohibited.

#Punishment: First offense - Temporary ban (50 house points deduction);
Second offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction);
Third offense - Permanent ban.

5. Age-Restricted Content: Any content deemed inappropriate for individuals under 18 years of age is strictly prohibited.

#Punishment: First offense - Warning;
Second offense - Temporary ban (50 house points deduction);
Third offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction);
Fourth offense - Permanent ban.

C) Section III: Group Management

6. Administrative Actions: Only senior staff members are allowed to make changes to the group settings. Mentioning 'everyone' except by staff members is prohibited.

#Punishment: First offense - Warning;
Second offense - Temporary ban (50 house points deduction);
Third offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction);
Fourth offense - Permanent ban.

7. External Links: Sharing links to other Harry Potter-related groups in common rooms or the Great Hall is strictly prohibited.

#Punishment: First offense - Temporary ban (50 house points deduction);
Second offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction);
Third offense - Permanent ban.

D) Section IV: Respect for Authority

8. Assistance to Staff: Assist the Ministry and Hogwarts staff in fulfilling their responsibilities. Refrain from engaging in unnecessary arguments with them.

#Punishment: First offense - Temporary ban (50 house points deduction);
Second offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction);
Third offense - Permanent ban.

E) Section V: Simping and Shipping

9.Comfort Levels: Simping or shipping beyond the comfort level of another individual is prohibited.

#Punishment: First offense - Warning;
Second offense - Temporary ban (50 house points deduction);
Third offense - Temporary ban (100 house points deduction);
Fourth offense - Permanent ban.

F) Section VI: Enforcement

Violation of any of the above rules may result in warnings or sanctions, depending on the severity of the offense. Persistent or severe violations may lead to temporary or permanent removal from the group. 

Last Updated: 08.04.2024
by Touhid Farhad Zain
House Master
Slytherin