A message from your prefect (Ravenclaw) by J.K. Rowling

[Old Man Gamer (OMG)]

"Congratulations! I’m Prefect Robert Hilliard, and I’m delighted to welcome you to RAVENCLAW HOUSE. Our emblem is the eagle, which soars where others cannot climb; our house colours are blue and bronze, and our common room is found at the top of Ravenclaw Tower, behind a door with an enchanted knocker. The arched windows set into the walls of our circular common room look down at the school grounds: the lake, the Forbidden Forest, the Quidditch pitch and the Herbology gardens. No other house in the school has such stunning views."

Perfect that the emblem is an eagle. I am a United States Army veteran, and have always held the eagle as a great symbol of freedom. I am excited to enjoy the best view of the grounds as well. We are only days away from a fantastic experience!

I am excited to share this experience with so many other gamers and those who love great books.

Cheers and Wizard On!

[Miro Fox]

Who. Asked?

[Old Man Gamer (OMG)]

Originally posted by Miro Fox:

Who. Asked?

"To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with." ~ Mark Twain.
I look forward to sharing with many who enjoy the social aspects of gamer life. You can despise that, mock it, and disregard it, but being anti-social only negatively impacts you.

Cheers and Wizard On!

[Qua2ar]

Originally posted by Miro Fox:

Who. Asked?

I did.

[Alby]

I support OP and his bookcase. I can’t read but I support you OP

[JerBeware]

Unless something changes, I think I'll be sorted that way too :)

[ONISAIBOT]

I could be missing some info here not being a native speaker myself, but what made the Eagle a more fitting emblem for Ravenclaw than a Raven?

[Old Man Gamer (OMG)]

Originally posted by ONISAIBOT:

I could be missing some info here not being a native speaker myself, but what made the Eagle a more fitting emblem for Ravenclaw than a Raven?

The Eagle is fierce, strong, and highly capable. It can soar higher than most birds and is highly intelligent.

[Old Man Gamer (OMG)]

For a more direct translation to the reasoning:

https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/the-symbolism-of-ravenclaw-house

"The eagle represents Ravenclaw and appears in many places throughout Hogwarts – including the bronze eagle knocker of the Ravenclaw common room! The eagle is a symbol of strength, immortality and closely linked to gods Zeus and Odin."

[Scorpio]

Best wishes for Ravenclaw mate from fellow Slytherin

[Fulgerion]

Raven isn't just the word of the bird. The raven is named "raven" because of the definition of "raven"

"Raven" in "Ravenclaw" Does not refer to the bird or the noun. It is referring to the verb.

https://www.etymonline.com/word/raven

[Old Man Gamer (OMG)]

Originally posted by Fulgerion:

Raven isn't just the word of the bird. The raven is named "raven" because of the definition of "raven"

"Raven" in "Ravenclaw" Does not refer to the bird or the noun. It is referring to the verb.

https://www.etymonline.com/word/raven

Indeed. In this case, Ravenclaw is the name of the founder.
"Rowena Ravenclaw, prized learning above all else – and so do we. Unlike the other houses, who all have concealed entrances to their common rooms, we don’t need one. The door to our common room lies at the top of a tall, winding staircase. It has no handle, but an enchanted bronze knocker in the shape of an eagle. When you rap on the door, this knocker will ask you a question, and if you can answer it correctly, you are allowed in. This simple barrier has kept out everyone but Ravenclaws for nearly a thousand years."

The symbol is separate form the name in this case, while still carrying the understanding of the intellect and cleverness of the raven for the name of the founder.

"Rowena Ravenclaw, ‘from glen’, was the most brilliant witch of her time, but her story is one of tragedy. Known for her wit and love of learning, she wore a diadem that was said to grant wisdom to the wearer."

She was a brilliant and accomplished witch.

https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/stories-of-the-hogwarts-founders

[AndItWorked3]

Ravenclaw mascot is an eagle.
Literally unreadable

[Wingus Dingus]

Cheers. I sincerely hope you have a joyful experience at Hogwarts.

[Old Man Gamer (OMG)]

Originally posted by TheNightwingGrayson:

Cheers. I sincerely hope you have a joyful experience at Hogwarts.

Thank you! This is going to be a fantastic experience. There is a great community of gamers here as well, in which will be a treasure to share the experience with. I am now on the third book of Harry Potter, and looking forward to seeing how the ghosts of Hogwarts take part in the game and lore of this time frame. There will be screenshots a plenty.

[Old Man Gamer (OMG)]

Less than two weeks. I hope everyone is as excited as I am. There will be many new wizards and witches on 7-10 February, 2023. I am happy to be among them.