Forum:Emmett Selwyn

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Love sought is good, but giv'n  unsought  is better.  16:15, May 30, 2017 (UTC)

Note: Expansion character for the War of Creatures.

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.

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?

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

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

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

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!)

Emmett Demetrius Selwyn was born July 21, 2005, making Demetrius and Isadora Selwyn parents for the first time. The pure-blooded couple from the Sacred Twenty-Eight family was thrilled to have a son who would carry on the Selwyn name and from the time he was born, Emmett was clearly always slightly more favored than his siblings, despite having two younger brothers. If he got in trouble at home, Emmett was always let off more easily than his siblings might have been. Emmett was Sorted into Slytherin House, as his parents presumed he would be. Emmett had grown up knowing that his blood status made him privileged, and he believed that whole-heartedly. His deep belief in family before all, and using your name and cunning to get ahead made him an easy choice for silver and green. Defense Against the Dark Arts was where he excelled most, with Herbology and Transfiguration coming in a close tie for second. Despite higher-than-average marks, Emmett knew that he would join up with his parents following graduation, living the luxurious life that his last name provided. Emmett moved back into Selwyn Manor after his seventh year finished, and his father has slowly been passing on some of his tasks and duties to him, and Evangeline. Emmett, like the rest of his family, was in attendance the night of the Minister's attempted assassination. While the family wasn't aware of the plot against the Minister, and they had been at the Ball more for show than for truly believing in the cause, they left with some things to discuss. Demetrius, Isadora, and the children (though obviously Eric was in disagreement) all decided to support the cause of assassins. They weren't going to take a front-line approach, unless it proved necessary. Diluting pure-blood-- or any blood-- with creature's blood only weakened the magical race, after all.

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!)

Emmett exhibits a lot of the personality traits that one might expect from the oldest child, who was slightly favored, and grew up with money. He has a bit of a pompous attitude-- he knows that he could probably get away with murder in his own home, and his parents would probably look the other way. He also knows his siblings wouldn't get away with that, and it definitely fed into his ego growing up-- he often lorded his favoritism over his siblings, though now he's doing that a bit less. He believes that pure-bloods are better than anyone else, and he grew up fiercely loyal to the Selwyn and Abbott names. He'd defend his siblings names, and honor, until his last breath. However, he also believes that Muggle-borns are inherently lesser-than (even though they might have admirable talents), and that part-creatures should just be done away with. Pure-blooded lines are the way to go, and that notion is what's making it difficult for him to find a girl. He's very picky, and wants only the best so that he can continue the family line (and feels it a burden to do so). Emmett is a very entitled individual. He grew up with money, and has seen what power it can wield. He often gets frustrated when he doesn't get his way-- because usually any amount of money, or influence with his last name can get him whatever he wants. He's not above bribery, believing it can be a very useful tool-- and when you have as much money as he does... why not use 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!)

Pure-Blooded, one of the Sacred Twenty-Eight families

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!)

Nope

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?

Does "being a pure-blood" count? :P He helps look after his parents money and Manor.

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

Single

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!

Travis Van Winkle

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)?

13, none exotic