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(Okey dokey, sorry it took me awhile. I'm using a different computer so I had to go through the old one's documents and find everything and all that stuff, but I think I found everything. Here it is :3)

Hogwarts Clan
I think we could do 4 dens for warriors and inside each den there is a smaller leaders den and a path to an apprentice den. That way each house has their own apprentice den. They would stay in the nursery until they are sorted.
They would be like mini deputies I guess... Maybe just Den leader? Since the Medicine cats in normal clans have powers, I would prefer the Medicine cats having multiple powers. forest for territory and maybe a lake like the actual school but a cool idea would be that maybe they make camp in an abandoned castle? I also love water and caves. Medicine cat could have mates, but they can't have any kits. Competition could be duels: Like a fight that does not end in too much injury.
Hunting: How much prey you get. Tougher catches do matter. There would be like a big feast after.
races: How fast can one climb or cross country type thing were they have to travel the territory and collect things to bring back. As for powers they should be born with them just as a witch or wizard are born with theirs. I just suggested they be based on spells and potions to keep them from having to much power. Gryffindor Cats Den is in a tower or tree of sorts, they must use the password. Slytherin is in a dungeon or cave, they must use a password. Ravenclaw is in a tree or tower, they must answer a riddle. Hufflepuff is in a cave or regular den, they must tap a particular rhythm on a rock that lay outside the entrance.

Clan Rules†
1. Cats are not to leave Clan territory unless they have permission from the Clan Master.
2. Cats may not enter another Den that is not their own.
3. Cats must be in their dens by the time the moon is halfway up into the sky.
4. Cats may not leave their dens until the sun can be seen clearly and wholly over the horizon.
5. Warriors may be out of bed after hours if they are scheduled for patrol duty, but they must remain inside the den circle during patrols.
6. Cats are not to enter the Forbidden Forest without a high ranked escort.
7. There will be no swimming in the Black Lake without ranked cat’s supervision.
8. Powers should only be used by cats in relation to work.
9. Power usage that is not related to studies must only be cast with the supervision and permission of a high ranked cat.
10. Dueling may only be performed on a dueling stage under the supervision and permission of a high ranked cat.
11. All cats have the right to use powers to defend themselves or to respond to an emergency.


Life in the Clan
Kits are born and raised in the nursery. When they come of age to be an apprentice, they are sent to the building to begin their schooling. Upon reaching the castle the kit will wait in a long line of young kits in the Great Hall, the hall in which all the cats eat their meals. When the kits name is called they step forward and approach the Medicine Cat. The Medicine cat places his/her paw on the space in between the kits ears and wraps their tail around the kits tail. After a few moments the Medicine cat opens their eyes and exclaims the Den in which the kit belongs. The kit goes to the group of cats they belong with and becomes an apprentice to train with their powers until they can pass a test which the Clan Master personally conducts. Once this test has been passed the apprentice becomes a warrior and gains their warrior name. From then on they can either choose to leave the clan and venture out on their own, or to stay. The decision is completely up to them.

Territory
Hogwarts Clan is a bit confusing. First is the terrain, they live in a very thick heavily wooded forest with tall pines, oaks, and many other trees. The Southern Boarder of the territory stretches all the way to the Mystic Lure, a beautiful waterfall said to be made of melted diamonds. North it stretches to the abandoned castle in which the cats themselves live. East stops at the end of the Forbidden Forest. And West stops at the Black Lake. The woodland that they live in is higher up in the mountains so in the winter there is plenty of snow, in the spring plenty of rain, in the fall plenty of wind, and in the summer it’s very hot. To any non-magical clan, Hogwarts Clan doesn’t even exist, in fact exactly where it is all they see is a small clearing covered with flowers.



Camp and Places‡
Castle-
First Floor-
Nursery- Furthest to the right on the first floor of the castle, is a large, but cozy room with a small, moss covered entrance. This is the nursery. The inside is warmed by constant heat from shifting Queens and other cats. The ground is hard stone, but, using leathers and furs from the castle walls and furniture. The cats laid furs and such on the floor, making it soft and comfortable.
Fresh Kill Hall- This room is the furthest room from the entrance. The doors are covered with ivy that the cats must climb up and then down to enter into the hall. In this hall, fresh kill is piled in the center and all the dens grab their share and retreat to one of the corners in the room to eat. The Den leaders and the Clan Master all eat at the head of the room by themselves.
Badger Den (Hufflepuff)-
The Badger den is located on the first floor, but it’s a bit hidden. Across from the Nursery is a large rock. The Badger den cats must tap a particular rhythm onto the stone. If the rhythm is correct a small cellar-like door will open on the ground beside the rock. Once the cat has entered the door will close. After going down few flights of stairs there is a large roomy area in which the Badger cats sleep. The area is made of hard packed dirt, giving it an earthy feel. There are several beds of moss spread across the dirt floor to sleep on. In the very back of this room is another entrance, this on shown by a simple hole covered by a wood plank. This entrance leads into another, somewhat smaller den, in which the Den leader sleeps. This entrance can be opened by simply pushing against the plank.

Serpent Den (Slytherin)-
The Serpent Den is located far back in one of the many hallways on the first floor of the castle. The marker for the den entrance is a large green gem hanging four bricks off the floor. Serpent Den cats must speak the password into the green gem and then the four bricks below the gem will open up to a dark tunnel. The long tunnel leads all the way down to the Mystic Lure and opens up deep inside a cave that lies behind the waterfall. The cave is mostly dark but light shines from the entrance and water from the waterfall also trickles inside the cave. Glowing mushrooms and crystal fixtures provide slight decor in the cave, but the cats also covered the stoney floor with green and sliver clothing items. In the back of the cave is a small tunnel that stretches a small distance before opening up into a small room. The room walls are covered with glowing crystals and in the center is a nest for the Den Leader. This den can be entered at any tim, but most Serpent cats leave their Den Leader alone anyways.

Eagle Den (Ravenclaw)

The Eagle Den is located on the third floor, at the entrance of the tallest tower. This tower is falling apart and a large oak tree is the only thing holding it together. To enter the tower, Eagle den cats must stop in from of a silk banner and answer a riddle, if they answer correctly, they can simply walk straight through the banner. If not, they are stuck outside. After going thrugh they have to climb up crumbled tower stairs until they reach a point at which the tree trunk blocks the stairs. This area is hollowed out into a large den. Feathers from birds and furs fromt he castle are littered across the floor for nests. About three or four feet above the hollow is a cliff like indention going further into the tree. This is the Eagle Den Leader's den. It's walls are covered with feathers. The top of the tree stretches far above the tower and is a common nesting ground for Eagles, Hawkes, and Dragons.