First, for those of you who have not checked yet, the new layout is up! Click here to see if you are viewing from your flist.
Congratulations to

You'll note on the side there is a welcome blurb (just a placeholder for now) and space for links. Those will be filled once the final touches are put on the communities and I know what links go where and to what.
Secondly, Prefects will be announced late tomorrow night!
Regarding

Last, but not least, Kuri and I are currently brainstorming on the community rules, faqs and sorting application. This is VERY IMPORTANT, because here is your chance to provide input and direction in this, your community. We will be posting a 'final draft' of everything before it goes up officially and we revise the userinfos, but here is the best way to get your say in. If you DO NOT comment here with your suggestions or feedback on other comments, that's your problem if you find what we come up with doesn't float your boat. Speak now or forever hold your peace!
FAQ
We're covering all the basics. What are we? Where do I go first? There is also a sorting faq (how to, squibbing, etc). What we want to know are what are some questions you have, or feel new members would have that need to be addressed. What information do you feel needs to be included to make sure people aren't confused?
General Community Rules
Here's a brief rundown of what we've got so far (in rough and simple terms):
The Sorting Application
Now that all 7 books are at our disposal, we have a huge well of information to draw from. So much so that leaving the questions up to just Kuri and I would be limiting the application's potential so I am asking you all to submit any and all questions you can think of that you feel would help truly gauge a person's sense of self and personality. I would like the majority to relate to the HP-verse, but we are not ruling out a section of "Real Life" questions, so please submit those as well.
COMMENT TO ONE ANOTHER. If you really like a question or suggestion, let that member know. If you think one could be improved by adding another layer, swapping some words, etc, please do so - nicely. We are all striving to make the best community possible, so please do not take another member's comments harshly. All ideas are good ideas.
Again, speak now or forever hold your peace! This will stay open for two or three days, so get your comments in!
EDIT - Another new application at
