Forum:Astrid Glyndwr-Schmidt

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.


 * + strong, independent, adaptable - untrusting, frigid, has commitment issues

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?


 * Becoming a professional quidditch commentator would be pretty interesting, in her opinion. But she's just twelve. It's all just... shifting about, leaving her uncertain about what she'll do professionally. She isn't too concerned: she has time.

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


 * Her ideal way of spending a free day would be, without a doubt, spent with her family. Mothers, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles. The whole thing. She's learnt to appreciate the little things from the bottom of her heart, so honestly, she just doesn't mind how they spend the day. Being with them is enough, as far as Astrid is concerned.

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


 * 1) Her biological father's Chicago Cubs jersey. Since she didn't have the chance to be raised by him and her mother, she doesnmt have many of his belongings - just enough to prove he did, indeed, exist, and this is just one of them.
 * 2) Her trans-continental portkey: a baseball bat. It reminds her of how fortunate she was to receive a second chance, not to mention it took her thousands of miles closer to her moms.
 * 3) The microphone she used the first time she acted as quidditch commentator. It was a good night, that one - she co-commentated with one of the legends, a Harpies vs. Tornadoes game.
 * 4) Her wand, and it's not because of sentimental value. Or, well, in part it is, but it's mostly just out of self-defense. It's her go-to to defend herself, you know?
 * 5) A bomber jacket she got from Lena & Cerys. It's the first Yuletide gift she ever got from someone who genuinely cared about her, that she could remember. It has Glyndwr-Schmidt engraved over her left breast.

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


 * If Astrid could change just one thing in this very, very fucked up society, without a doubt it would be improving the foster system at a global level. Better screenings, better interviews, better everything. The world isn't a safe place anymore, and the least adults could do is make it a little more tolerable for the children they were so intent on keeping alive long enough to force women to carry to term.

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


 * Truth is, Astrid couldn't care less which house she was sorted into.

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!)

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!


 * Her faceclaim is Haley Pham.

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!)


 * Astrid is a half-blooded witch, later adopted by the famous Schmidt family.

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!)


 * She doesn't have special abilities, no.

6) What year is your character in?


 * Astrid is transferring in as a second year student.

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)?


 * 15/2?