IF exercise code

"Deathly Hallows-the right way" by Daniella Choynowski

 

include Basic Screen Effects by Emily Short.

 

When play begins, say "It is the beginning of 7th year. You, Ron and Hermione, though still continuing their search for the Horcruxes, have decided to return to Hogwarts. Severus Snape has been appointed Headmaster of Hogwarts . No one but you, Draco, and the rest that were on top of the tower that one night know about Snape’s connection to Dumbledore’s death. When you heard that he was appointed headmaster, you insisted that the group return to keep a watchful eye on him. Surely he must be up to something.  It is the beginning of term. You, against Hermione and Ron’s advice, have gone to patrol the hall, only to discover Hermione's concealing beaded hand bag lying on the ground. You are heading back towards the common room to return it."

 

 The 7th floor hallway of Hogwarts is a room. The description is "you are heading towards the Gryffindor common room. It is 1’clock in the morning. Barely-lit torches and suits of armour line the stone walls. You hear distant sounds. Nothing seems out of the ordinary, yet an uneasy feeling seems to grip your stomach."

 

instead of listening when the player is in the 7th floor hallway, say "[one of]It's just Mrs.Norris's claws.[or]It's just Peeves making Filch's life a living hell.[or] you hear whispers through the walls.[at random]"

 

The player carries Hermione's concealing beaded handbag.

 

The handbag is a closed openable container. Understand "bag" or "purse" as the handbag.

 

In the handbag are the invisibility cloak, your wand, and the Maurader's Map.

 

The description of the cloak is "It is very old, yet has no signs of wear and tear. The cloak is an ancient family heirloom passed down to you by you late father. It has saved your life many times, AND HAS GOTTEN YOU OUT OF CONFRONTATIONS. The cloak is one-of-a-kind. Wasn't there mention of a special invisibility cloak in 'The Tales of Beetle the Bard?'"

 

The description of the Maurader's Map is "This map was created by your father James, your godfather Sirius, and his friends Lupin and Peter. It not only shows all entrances and exits out of the castle, but can tell you where all people in the castle are, whether they be invisible, ghost, animagi, or human."

 

The description of the wand is "It is an 11' Holly wand that contains a phoenix feather. It's brother wand belongs to the Dark Lord. When the two wands come in contact, they become extremely powerful. The Dark Lord believes your wand posesses some special power, and will stop at nothing to get yours. Keep an eye on it."

 

Snape is a man. Snape is in the dungeons.

 

the description of Snape is "Snape has greasy black hair and a long black cloak that seems to encompass his whole body. There is a large, bloody, painful-looking cut across his forehead."

 

 

 

 

Instead of taking something that is in the handbag for the first time:

            say "Before you can open it, Snape appears.

 

 

Potter, what are you doing roaming the castle after curfew? Surely you know that these are dangerous times we live in. You wouldn’t want your mother’s sacrifice to be in vain, now would you?

 

";

wait for any key;

say "At the mention of your mother, a peculiar look appears on Snape’s face, a mix of agony and longing.  You remember that during a previous incident two years ago during Occlumency training, you saw Snape call your mother a 'mudblood', the most offensive word in the wizarding world. If he had hated your mother so much, then what was that look for? You decide to discusss this question later with Hermione.

 

";

wait for any key;

say "'Well Potter, I'm waiting.'";

            now Snape is in the 7th floor hallway.

 

Instead of taking something in the presence of Snape, say "His gaze freezes your nerves. You cannot move."

 

[snape conversation]

 

Table of Topics and Responses

topic     response

"cloak"  "it's sparkly, leftover from my days as a lounge singer"      

 

instead of asking snape about "cut/forehead":

say "a defensive look spreads across Snape's face. 'The contents of one of my potions cabinets fell on top of me. Don't let me catch you wnaderin the halls again. Next time, I will not be so kind.' Snape runs off towards the dungeons, his black cape billowing impressively behind him. ";

Now Snape is in the dungeons.

 

instead of asking snape about "hair":

say "Snape gets defensive. 'It is a scalp condition. I've tried everything: mouse, gel, pomade, even Afrosheen. 50 points from Gryffindor for your cheekiness.' Snape scowls towards the lower levels. You see him check his hair out in one of the hallway mirrors and sigh.";

Now Snape is in the dungeons.

 

Instead of asking Snape about something:

            repeat through Table of Topics and Responses

            begin;

                        if the topic understood includes topic entry

                        begin;

                                    say "[response entry][paragraph break]";

                                    rule succeeds;

                        end if;

            end repeat;

say "That is irrelevant. You should keep your nose out of other people's buisness. The consequences MAY.BE.DIRE!!!125 points from Gryffindor."

 

Instead of doing something with the map in the presence of Snape: say "the purse unexpectantly clammers to the floor and the Maurader's Map falls out before Snape.[paragraph break]";

say "Snape snatches up the map, points his wand at the object and yells 'Aparecium!' He carefully opens the map, on which tiny lettering has appeared: ";

wait for any key;

say "[paragraph break]'Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs can't believe that Snivellus is still as slimy and greasy-looking as ever and probably hasn't washed his hair since his 7th year at Hogwarts.'[paragraph break]";

wait for any key;

say "Snape responds: 'Why, you arrogant, disrespectful little brat! You’ve got some nerve…Insolence towards a professor is a punishable offense.'[paragraph break]

You stand wide-eyed with shock. You'd better come up with a good excuse.[paragraph break]";

say "Three options occur to you. You can tell Snape about finding the map, you can tell Snape about Fred and George, or you can tell Snape to lighten up."

 

Instead of telling Snape about "map/the map/finding the map":

            say "You say 'I found the map in the library, sir. I was on my way to bring it to Mr. Filch. I heard Peeves tormenting him down the hallway.";

wait for any key;

say "Sure you were....Potter, you should well remember that I have a near-constant store of Veritaserum and can reveal the truth whenever I wish. Rest assured, if you’re lying to me, I’ll know it.' Snape storms off still clutching the map.";

Now Snape is in the dungeons.

 

Instead of telling Snape about "Fred and George":

            say "'I….I….I can’t control what the map says, sir. I didn’t create it. Fred and George gave it to me. I think they purchased it from Zonko’s.'";

wait for any key;

say "'I know your penchant for causing trouble, Potter, as does nearly the entire Wizarding world. Take your purse and head back to your quarters immediately. If I catch you wandering the corridors this late again, the consequences could be dire. And I’m not referring to what I might do to you. These are dangerous times we live in…Keep your wits about you and stay out of where you don’t belong…which is a lot of places.' Ominously, Snape walks slowly down the hallway. Now you are more suspicious than ever.";

Now Snape is in the dungeons.

 

Instead of answering Snape that "lighten up":

            say "(holding back snickers) 'Lighten up, professor.'";

wait for any key;

say "'I DO NOT NEED TO LIGHTEN UP!!!WHY DOES EVERYONE TELL ME THAT!!Just because I’m pale, dress all in black, constantly look pissed off, have a tortured past, listen to crappy bleeding heart pseudo-punk music, wear my greasy hair down in front of my face, and like the dark does NOT mean I’m emo!!!!'[paragraph break]

Snape suddenly clutches his head in agony. ‘80 points from Gryffindor!’ he shouts as he abruptly turns from you and walks off towards the dungeons. You can hear him humming 'Screaming Infidelities' softly under his breath.";

Now Snape is in the dungeons;

now the player is in the Ending Chamber.

 

The Ending Chamber is a room.

Instead of looking in the ending chamber:

            say "Your mind is spinning as you gather your thoughts about your encounter with Snape. Why was he so defensive? What happened to his forehead? Had Snape been up to no good or attacked? And what was up with that look on his face when he mentioned your mother? You decide to find Hermione and Ron and discuss.";

            end the game in victory.