Role Play

Harry Potter role play encompasses the three main types of role play, MMORPG, LARP and text-based.

Text based (TB) role play has been popular in the fandom since the release of the first book. In this form, individuals take on the persona of a character and write their thoughts and responses to other characters. This might take place in the first person (Just as I saw Draco running down the hall, I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder.) or third person (Just as Harry saw Draco running down the hall, he felt a sharp pain in his shoulder). Although canon characters are the most popular, games also exist that welcome original characters, made up by the player. TB role play games exist in many forms including through e-mail, Livejournal/Insanejournal and other online forums.

Live action role play (LARP) has been popular in other fandoms for years and has been adopted by the Harry Potter fandom. In LARP, the player will physically take on the persona of a canon or original character and interact with others in real space and time. It is a form of role play that is popular with costumers.

MMORPG is currently popular in games such as World of Warcraft. At this time, there is no Harry Potter MMORPG, however rumours that one is in production have been circulating since at least 2007.