Forum:Basil Kyrkos

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.

Strengths: Loyal, Detrimined, Creative

Weaknesses: Stubborn, Sarcastic, Anti-Social

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?

'''Right now he's just going with the flow. I guess I could see him wanting to be an auror so he can protect the ones he loves.'''

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

'''Drawing. It soothes him.'''

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

'''His wand. His sketch book. His meds. All are very vital to his existence and/or are nessicary for his survival.'''

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

'''Undetermined. Ask me again when I've rped him and fully know his mindset.'''

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

'''Honestly, either Gryffindor or Ravenclaw. Can't really see him anywhere else.'''

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.


 * 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) 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!)

Basil Kyrkos is a kaleidoscope of various traits that constantly contradict each other. He's predictable yet spontaneous, selfish yet selfless, reserved yet outgoing, reckless yet careful all at the same time. Has an eye for detail, which comes in handy in his artwork. However, he tends to be extremely oblivious when it comes to what other's feel and think about him. It frustrates those who know him, to be honest with you. He's protective of those he cares about. Though he won't ever admit it. He'll half-heartedly complain about things that he thinks isn't worth his time, like homework. Fortunately, he does do the work. He's actually pretty creative when it comes down to it. He's actually pretty humble about his accomplishments and would much rather brag about his friends and family's doings then his.

But like all people, Basil has his negative qualities. He can be extremely sarcastic and snarky, which has left a fair share of people either a)punching him in the face cause he made them feel stupid or b) left them in tears. Does he get a sick sense of pleasure in this? Heck to the no! He immediately feels bad afterwards but because of his pride, he doesn't say anything. He has trouble making friends because of this. He's extremely oblivious, as I mentioned before. To add to that, Basil is oblivious to the point of denial. It might be due to his very well hidden lack of self-esteem. Or maybe it's just because he doesn't want to see it. Whatever the case may be, it's annoying as all get out.

Basil is also a very curious and innocent by nature. Yes, he gets innuendoes but he doesn't make those jokes. Lemme explain. He doesn't initially think sinfully. He picks up on the jokes based on facial expressions and tone of voice. Another reason why people will tell you he's observant. He also is incredibly loyal to his friends and family. Nothing you say or do will sway him from that loyalty. He is helpful towards those he trusts and abrupt with those he doesn't. All in all, he's a handful.

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!)

''A piece of lined paper would be sitting on top of a sketchbook. The writing was smooth and flowing. One might even say it looked pretty, even though it was distinctly masculine. This, is the rough draft of the sixteen years of Basil Kyrkos's life. You may cry. You may not. Just remember this: The saddest people, smile the brightest.''

May 16th, 2034

It's high time I wrote down my life story. I mean, I could die at anytime and the only people to remember me would be my crazy family. Which is not comforting mind you. It's better for people to get the story right from the source. Source = me in this case.

So my life began with a bottle of champagne and a honeymoon suite. The victims happily married couple being Vivian and Nicolas Kyrkos. They were having the time of their lives, if you catch my drift. Anyways, things happened and they moved to a nice city called, Thessaloniki in the humble country of Greece. That's when Mrs Kyrkos found out she was pregnant. It took just a bit longer for her to realize she was pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl. About nine months into the pregnancy (give or take a few weeks), Amaryllis (aka Amarie) was born. Two minutes later, a too-small baby boy entered the world. They decided to name him Basil. That's right. That's me.

The only problem was, I was sick. Turns out my parents were carriers of the CF gene and it just so happened to become dominant. That's right, I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Though living with a magical family helped ease it a bit. I still have to use a High-frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (aka the Vest of Perpetual Discomfort). I also have to take potions to help clear my lungs. My first sign of magic actually occurred because of this, ironically.

I was having a really bad day. I couldn't stop coughing! So, low and behold, a seven year old some how managed to summon their potion and vest. Mom and Dad were real proud of me. I just thought it was cool. Amarie was extremely happy for me and I was happy for her when her first sign of magic happened as well.

Around that time, I started to draw. It became my solace, my escape. And not to brag or anything but I'm pretty f***ing awesome at it. I started to draw every chance that I got, which irritated my teachers (It was hilarious to be honest). Then Amarie and I turned eleven and f***ing parrot flew through our window and landed on our birthday cake. I really wanted that cake too...

ANYWAYS. That's the how me and Amarie got our letters to the prestigious school of 🌟 Magic 🌟 on some unknown island. So naturally I wanted to go. Μαμά (Mom) and Μπαμπάς (Dad) were extremely proud of both me and Amarie. They began some long winded explaination on how great the place was. To be honest with you, at that moment time, all I wanted was some f***ing cake. I did eventually get some, so don't worry future generations!

At GIAM, I spent my time drawing my surroundings and trying not to get expelled because of my friends exploits. And like all kids, we had a rival friend group. Basically, in the halls we'd jinx each other and throw scathing comments or even start fights because so and so hurt so and so. My particular rival was Aleksander Carinthia. He's also how I realized I was gay as f*ck. He never stopped bugging me and yet he never found out either. Oh well. I also, surprisingly, did try to do my homework and stuff. Didn't do that great at it but at least I put some effort into it.

That leads us to today. I'm currently sitting in the back seat of our little car as we drive from Greece to Denmark so we can take a ferry to England. That's right. I'm moving to London. Which means I get to go to Hogwarts. Yay. The reason why we're moving? Pretty standard really. Parents got transferred over there in their line of work. Nothing I could do about it. Anyways, I heard they have these houses that kids get sorted into. Wonder which one I'll be put in?

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!

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!)

Pureblood

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!)

None.

6) What year is your character in?

Fifth

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)?

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