Hm. As things come to me...
==Interfactional relations==
As the Wizarding World is on generally good terms with the Technomage subfaction of the Fivers, it is not surprising that there is a very visible Technomage presence in Hogsmeade, estimated at anywhere from 15% to 25% of the population. However, rather than establishing their own "neighborhood" or district, the Technomages are thoroughly intermixed with the Wizards on all levels: social, economic and even political -- two of the last five mayors of Hogsmeade have been Technomages. The two groups are so thoroughly blended that it is sometimes hard to see where the Wizards end and the Technomages begin, and that's the way they like it. Consequently, there is a blending of their two styles of "magic" -- Technomage-Wizard collaborations in Hogsmeade-based shops and labs are where many of the recent innovations in this field have been born, and outside observers like to note that pretty much the only thing that differentiates them are the "skins" laid over the core functionality.
In addition to the local Technomages, there are of course the requisite populations of other factions orbiting the various embassies located on Cresswell Place and Mockridge Road, near the main Ministry buildings. Compared to the Fiver subfaction, these groups are both rather tiny and very distinct. In general, though, their relations with the population of Hogsmeade tends to be good, especially for those factions who came to the rescue of the Wizards during the Boskone War. Still, nothing is ever perfect; "anti-Muggle" groups have been known to protest in front of some embassies.
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==Neighbourhoods and outlying communities==
"Embassy Row" near the Ministry, comprised of Cresswell Place and Mockridge Road. The entire area is surrounded by little islands of supporting populations from the various factions -- these are too small to be properly called "neighborhoods", as they are often cheek-and-jowl with each other. In some cases only the fact that they are diplomatic staff keeps interfaction fights from breaking out in the streets.
The High Street, where most of the tourist traps, ahem, landmark shops are located: Honeyduke's, Zonko's, Weasley Wizard Wheezes, Madame Puddifoot's, The Three Broomsticks and the Hog's Head Inn, among many others. At one end of the High Street is the Ministry; at the other is Hogsmeade Station, which in addition to a short-run commuter service to Hogwarts also provides a sightseeing loop around Hogsmeade. Hogsmeade doesn't normally get enough tourists to run the sightseeing line continuously; it's essentially a charter service, usually booked in advance. Although on slow days they have been known to roll it out for random visitors who've strolled up to ask about it.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.
==Interfactional relations==
As the Wizarding World is on generally good terms with the Technomage subfaction of the Fivers, it is not surprising that there is a very visible Technomage presence in Hogsmeade, estimated at anywhere from 15% to 25% of the population. However, rather than establishing their own "neighborhood" or district, the Technomages are thoroughly intermixed with the Wizards on all levels: social, economic and even political -- two of the last five mayors of Hogsmeade have been Technomages. The two groups are so thoroughly blended that it is sometimes hard to see where the Wizards end and the Technomages begin, and that's the way they like it. Consequently, there is a blending of their two styles of "magic" -- Technomage-Wizard collaborations in Hogsmeade-based shops and labs are where many of the recent innovations in this field have been born, and outside observers like to note that pretty much the only thing that differentiates them are the "skins" laid over the core functionality.
In addition to the local Technomages, there are of course the requisite populations of other factions orbiting the various embassies located on Cresswell Place and Mockridge Road, near the main Ministry buildings. Compared to the Fiver subfaction, these groups are both rather tiny and very distinct. In general, though, their relations with the population of Hogsmeade tends to be good, especially for those factions who came to the rescue of the Wizards during the Boskone War. Still, nothing is ever perfect; "anti-Muggle" groups have been known to protest in front of some embassies.
EDIT:
==Neighbourhoods and outlying communities==
"Embassy Row" near the Ministry, comprised of Cresswell Place and Mockridge Road. The entire area is surrounded by little islands of supporting populations from the various factions -- these are too small to be properly called "neighborhoods", as they are often cheek-and-jowl with each other. In some cases only the fact that they are diplomatic staff keeps interfaction fights from breaking out in the streets.
The High Street, where most of the tourist traps, ahem, landmark shops are located: Honeyduke's, Zonko's, Weasley Wizard Wheezes, Madame Puddifoot's, The Three Broomsticks and the Hog's Head Inn, among many others. At one end of the High Street is the Ministry; at the other is Hogsmeade Station, which in addition to a short-run commuter service to Hogwarts also provides a sightseeing loop around Hogsmeade. Hogsmeade doesn't normally get enough tourists to run the sightseeing line continuously; it's essentially a charter service, usually booked in advance. Although on slow days they have been known to roll it out for random visitors who've strolled up to ask about it.
-- Bob
---------
Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.