Hi Everyone! And a big hearty WELCOME from the staff here at VTM!

I want to thank all of you for taking the time to post here and let us get to know you better. I do hope you'll really enjoy being here at VTM. If you haven't read the rules yet, please do. It'll make your experience here much more enjoyable. There is a link to the Rules Thread in my signature--just look for the Pancake Bunny.
Del, New Jersey, huh? I'm making a costume for someone in NJ.

I thought I'd let you know that we have threads for soccer and music both! The soccer threads are
here and
here. The first is a general discussion, and the second is to learn more about the various rules depending on which country you're playing! The musical instrument threads are
here and
here--the first deals with what instruments you like, and the second with which instruments you play.
All of these four topics are in the forum
Just Get Away From Life, which is a bit of a misnomer, since all the topic are about you and your life! It's a fun place for new people to share more information about themselves and to find indred spirits.
Lem0n, hi! Also in the JGAFL forum is a topic about singing in
chorus and/or choir. It would be lovely to see a post in there from you!
Kathleen! Yay, another 'oldie.' That's what us 'mature' fans call ourselves. I'll be 46 in November, and I unabashedly love HP.

I also sew! A favorite VTM meeting place for us is the
Older Fans thread, located in the Quidditch Pitch. Your post count won't improve by posting there, but we are free to discuss almost anything without worrying about being

. lol
Magdelena, you have some really eclectic musical tastes, a bit like Dan Radcliffe.

One spot you might really enjoy is the forum called
TV & Media. Within you will find many threads to duscuss various bands, films, TV shows, whatever entertainment floats your boat!
Kresimir is an
awesome name! So exotic--well, to my American ears anyhow.

You and my son would get along famously, I'll bet--you like everything he does! I don't have any specific threads to recommend to you, since you are a lover of fantasy and HP is one of the ultimate ones! I am sure you'll enjoy discussing Harry and all other kinds of fantasy, too, and those threads are scattered all over! And please don't worry about grammar--I'm always amazed at how well people from other places write English! It's a really confusing language!
Leonie, welcome! I think you'd really enjoy our newwest forum--
The Bookshelf. It is the palce to discuss and review the latest books you've read, and to recommend your favorites to other members.
Mary--hey! You were looking for Tom Felton! Cool...lol. In my signature you will find a link to
DODDD--that's VTM's Draco/Tom Felton fan club. You'd be very welcome to join us!
Vontsje, I've seen your name around! Looks like you're settling in wonderfully well, and I hope all your sortings come out the way you'd like!
Jade, have I ever got the threads for you! lol This one is called
Thread for the Cho Haters! And these two--
Venom: Harry & Cho, and
Venom: Harry & Ginny are both in the SHIPS forum. Of course, these are only for posting if you dislike these SHIPs, so a good read of the specific guidleines for SHIPS threads is recommended.
I hope you all have a great tiem here at VTM. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to send an owl flying my way! If you click on my name, it'll lead you to my profile, where you can click on "Send a Private Message." Have fun!