Forum:Jessie Hallaway

The Open-Ended Questions

A. Please answer the following questions as elaborately as possible. (Remember, this part doesn't have to be filled out if it's an expansion character!)

1) What would you consider to be your character's strengths, and your character's weaknesses? Elaborate on your answer.

Strengths: Secretly really funny, can ice skate like a queen, knows every single Disney quote, sings very well, can wiggle her ears

Weaknesses: Not very outgoing, tends to worry a lot, gets scared easily, allergic to avacado but eats guacamole anyway, terrible liar

In general, Jessie is a goofy, quirky girl who just wants to live life while having as much fun as she can. While she can come across as shy, she's actually really nice to talk to. It may take a while to get to know her, but once you do, you know she was worth it.

2) Has your character's life played out the way they wanted? Have they achieved the goals they set out for their life? Why, or why not?

Jessie isn't done with her story. There are pages and plot twists that haven't been read or even written yet. She enjoys a good adventure and her goal is to go on the greatest adventure there is. Not even she knows what that is yet, but she'd hoping to find out along the way. One goal she never got to accomplish, however, was becoming a professional ice skater. There may still be hope for her, but she's come to terms with the unlikely odds of reality.

3) What's their ideal way of spending a free day? Why so?

She would start out with a cup of coffee in bed while watching an old Disney movie. Next on the agenda would be to go to her favorite restaurant for lunch - it's American-themed so it reminds her of home. She'd play a couple rounds of pool there before heading to the ice skating rink. There, she would practice ice skating and even help some kids learn if they asked her. After picking up a warm cup of hot chocolate, she'd retire for the evening in her apartment.

4) If your character could only keep 5 possessions, what would they be? Why?

Her skates because she'd never give up ice skating no matter what, her owl because it was the last thing her mom personally bought her, her Disney movie collection because who doesn't need a little Disney in their life? Her coffee machine to keep her running, and her favorite sweater that's so soft it feels like wearing a cloud.

5) What one thing would your character change about the wizarding society? Why?

She would want to be more open about the world of magic to the muggles. Her father is a muggle who knows nothing of magic because her mom wanted to keep it a secret from him. Jess feels like she has lied to her father her whole life. She wishes she could open up about who she is, not just to her dad, but to the world.

The Character's Background

1) Give a history of your character. History must be at least two paragraphs long. How did they grow up? Is there an incident that made them the way they are? etc. (Remember, history must at least be two paragraphs long for the first two characters, three paragraphs long for the third to eighth character, and four paragraphs long for the ninth to fifteenth character!)

Jessie Renee Hallaway was born on March 1st in Fort Worth, Texas to Eloise and Patrick Hallaway. She had a rather normal childhood filled with toys, ice cream, and Disney movies. The only odd thing about her was the fact that she was a witch just like her mother. Jess started showing signs of magic when she was around five years old. She had been put in time out for painting the walls, and she was not happy about it. Her father had put the paint on top of the cabinets so Jessie couldn't reach it anymore. In a fit of anger, Jessie was able to knock the paint down - but not with her hands. She had used magic. When her father came back into the room he was upset that not only had she made another mess, but that she had moved from time out without permission. But she didn't. When she tried to argue this, her father thought she was lying, while her mother was realizing what had actually happened. A few more incidents like that, and Eloise finally decided to tell Jessie the truth about magic and who she was.

Eloise chose to send Jessie to her Aunt and Uncle who lived in England when she turned just ten years old. There, Jessie could learn about magic and the wizarding world. Patrick didn't understand why his wife was so set on sending their young daughter away and didn't agree with it. Jess didn't like the idea either. It meant having to make new friends and she'd have to leave her ice-skating coach. Even at the young age of ten, she knew she probably wouldn't be able to focus on skating in England. After spouting some crap about the schools being better over there to her husband, Eloise finally got her way. Jessie went to England that summer.

Jessie and her mother went shopping for all the essentials she would need for some school named pig's hair or something crazy like that. It must be a weird school if she needed an owl. After setting her up, Eloise went back to America, leaving Jess with her Aunt Cass and Uncle Jeffery. They were a little crazy but really nice.

Next stop was Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Jess spent all seven years at the school, finally becoming well-acquainted with magic. She did well in her classes and was not half bad at potions. She enjoyed those lessons. She didn't make many friends while there, but she didn't mind too much. She sent messages via owl both to her parents and to Cass and Jeffery, keeping them updated on how things were going. The one sent to her parents of course was filtered of any magical information. After seven years at school, Jessie graduated Hogwarts and was now out in the real world. She was now living in her own apartment and paying her own bills.

When she moved to England, Jessie had to drop skating lessons in turn for schooling. She never stopped practicing on her own time, however. She became self-taught at that point and learned everything by her own wits. Even today, she still goes to practice at the rink as much as she can. She picks up some money from teaching kids how to skate, but her main focus now is getting a serious job. Life alone as a part-time ice skating instructor was much harder than she had thought.

2) Give a description of your character's personality. Personality must be at least one paragraph long. Are you noble or sneaky? Arrogant or humble? (Remember, personality must be at least one paragraph long for the first two characters, two paragraphs long for the third to eighth characters, and three paragraphs long for the ninth to fifteenth!)

Jessie is not the most outgoing girl in the world. She tends to keep to herself, but can easily carry on a conversation if the need arises. She is terrified of new things, and on top of that, she's just easily scared. Horror movies are an absolute nightmare for her. Because her communication skills are somewhat lacking, Jessie never adapted the ability to lie properly. She can't lie to save her life. The only time she can sort of make it work is to her father about the world of magic.

Despite Jess's introverted personality, she's a very fun and goofy girl. She secretly has the best sense of humor and the greatest laugh. She's very kind and is an amazing listener. She doesn't have many friends, but she is one of the best friends in the world. Although she is allergic to avacado, she still eats guacamole because she loves it. Not even death could keep her from what she loves. She enjoys singing and ice skating and is basically a Disney princess minus the royal status. She also prides herself on the fact that she can wiggle her ears.

In general, Jessie is a silly, quirky girl who just wants to live life while having as much fun as she can. While she can come across as shy, she's actually really nice to talk to. It may take a while to get to know her, but once you do, you know she was worth it.

3) Are you Pure-Blood, Half-Blood or Muggle-Born? Do you have any notable magical relations? (Remember, you cannot be related to important Harry Potter characters!)

Half-Blood; no important relations

4) Does your character have any special magical abilities? Or special abilities in general (photographic memory, etc.)? Is he or she of a different magical race, such as Veela, Vampire, Werewolf or the like? Part or half of that magical race counts! (Remember, you cannot have one as your first two characters!)

No magical abilities, but she is very talented at potions. She can sing beautifully and can ice skate like nobody's business though.

5) What is your character's profession? Does your character plan to enroll your character into the Ministry of Magic? Does your character not work? Is your character a teacher?

She works as an ice-skating instructor, but is currently looking for a more stable occupation.

6) Describe your character's marital status. Is your character single or married? What is the spouse's name? Any kids?

She's super single, but doesn't mind finding a special someone.

7) What about your character's appearance? What do they look like? Feel free to write down what they look like! If you're using any FC, you can put a picture here! Please state the character's faceclaim!

Her model is Olivia Holt

The Sorting Quiz

B. Select the option that best fits your character. (Remember, this part is only optional, for regular adults and expansion characters alike!)

1) Which type of spell is most useful?


 * A. A Complex Spell


 * B. A Spell Of Control


 * C. A Combat Spell


 * D. A Healing Spell

2) What is most important to you?


 * A. Grades.


 * B. Getting your way.


 * C. Life.


 * D) Friends and family.

3) What would you do if a teacher caught you cheating?


 * A. I'm the person people cheat off of.


 * B. I wouldn't get caught; I'm too slick.


 * C. I would deny the accusation until the teacher gives up.


 * D. I would 'fess up, apologize, and accept the consequences.

4) Which trait is most valuable?


 * A. Intelligence


 * B. Cunningness


 * C. Bravery


 * D. Kindness

5) What's the best way to get things done?


 * A. The right way, no matter how long it takes.


 * B. Trick someone else into doing the work for you.


 * C. Putting together a qualified team and completing the task efficiently.


 * D. Get some friends together and lead them in the task.

OOC Questions

C. These do not affect what house you're sorted to, but everybody must answer them!

1) Is this your first character?


 * A. This is my first character.


 * B. No, this is not my first character.

2) If your answer to the previous question is B, how many characters do you have? How many of them are "exotic" (of a different magical race/have a special ability)?

3; no exotic