Forum:James Travers

The Open-Ended Questions

A. Please answer the following questions as elaborately as possible. (Remember, this part is only a requirement for your third to fifteenth character! However, if you want to have more input on where you character is sorted, then please answer #6!)

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


 * He's loyal to a fault, which unfortunately can present problems. He adores his family and would never do anything to hurt them, let alone willingly abandon them, which...

2) What goals and objectives has your character set out in their life? Is it to be successful and rich? Is it to find happiness? Why?


 * At the end of the day, James just wants to pay off his gigantic debt to the Southside Serpents, and still have enough to provide for his family. He can't focus on himself and his own desires - right now, he has a family that desperately needs his help in more ways than just one.

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


 * James' ideal way of spending a free day wouldn't be a free day. He'd be working til' he dropped, whether it be hacking down Christmas trees at Hogsmeade, down at The Poison Apple as the bartender, at the Three Broomsticks as a waiter, or doing the Serpents' dirty work; anything that can give him a solid income.

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


 * To James, everything is replaceable. What matters most to him is his family and the memories he has with them, to cherish forever. He's never worried about materials - if he has to sell or give away something, do not hesitate to think he'll do it, if it means it's for the best for his family and/or friends.

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


 * The expensive cost of living is something he'd change immediately. Sleeping on a couch so your sister can share the one bedroom in the trailer with your mentally ill mother is quite exhausting. With a lower cost, he's sure the strain he's putting on his shoulders wouldn't be so big.

6) What house does your character want to be in? What house does your character not want to be in? Why?


 * Without a doubt, James would want to be in Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. Slytherin is just too broody for him, and Ravenclaw has people that are just much, much smarter than him and more deserving of that title.

The Sorting Quiz

B. Select the option that best fits your character. (Remember, this part is a requirement for every character you make! Please bold the answers from an IC Point of View, and mark in italics the answers from the OOC Point of View.)

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. (Because with good grades, he can get a better job to provide for his family) 


 * 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. (He wouldn't stoop this low, but if it had to be one of them...) 

4) What matters most to your character?


 * A. Wisdom


 * B. Reputation


 * C. Success


 * D. Friendship

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


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


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


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


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

The Character's Background

1) Give a description of your character's personality. Are you noble or sneaky? Arrogant or Humble? Anything about your character that might help the Sorting Hat decide. (Don't worry, you can copy this onto your character page later!) (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!)

2) Write about the history of your character. How did they grow up? Is there an incident that made them the way they are? etc. (Again, you can copy this onto your character page later!) (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!)

3) Write about your character's appearance. What do they look like? Are you planning on using a certain model for your character? If you already have a picture in mind, you can put it here!





His faceclaim is KJ Apa.

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


 * James is a half-blood.

5) 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 a character with special abilities/of a different magical race as one of your first two characters!)


 * He hasn't got anything special, no.

6) What year is your character in?


 * James is entering his fifth year, because he started a year later than normal. Under normal circumstances, he'd be a sixth year.

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)?


 * 11/2??