Forum:William Edison

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.

Will Edison is an aspiring professor at Hogwarts, who is understanding and friendly and kind. He lets his students explore new things in his classes, and very rarely reprimands students. Because of this, sometimes some students take advantage of his kindness and tend to not prioritise his classes as much as others.

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?

Yes, Will's life has pretty much played out to how he saw it when he was still young. His first passion is teaching, and seeing as he's taught in other schools before, I can say that he had achieved his goals.

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

He would rather curl up in his bed with a good book and cup of hot chocolate. However, sometimes, if the weather is nice, he'd love to take a walk outside.

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

His wand, his favorite trench coat, his favorite book about Mythology, his favorite tie and his glasses. Well, they're necessities, in his eyes. Haha.

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

Perhaps the way that some teachers teach. He doesn't believe in strictness. Students must be able to learn in an expressive environment, with the teacher only as a guardian, not one with an iron fist.

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!)

William was born to two pureblood parents on the 20th of August, 1988. He grew up in London, and as a result, he attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1999 - 2006. He was sorted into Ravenclaw House, and did fairly well in his studies, managing to get grades no lower than Exceeds Expectation on some, and Outstanding on others. During his years at Hogwarts, he developed a great fascination for History and loved everything about it, eventually leading him to his love for Mythology as well. He was also fairly good at Charms and Transfiguration.

After graduating from Hogwarts, William pursued a career in teaching. He was able to get a teaching post at Beauxbatons where he taught History of Magic. For 12 years he remained there, until he decided to travel the world and ended up in the United States of America, where he remained for quite some time to teach Mythology at Ilvermorny.

After 10 years in the United States, his parents owled him to return home, and he did. He did not teach for a year to take a break, but he finally decided to go back to Hogwarts and teach again, this time sharing his knowledge to the young minds of his Alma Mater. He applied for either History of Magic or Mythology, but is willing to teach Charms as well.

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!)

William Edison is a kind man. When teaching his classes, he doesn't believe that strictness should be very much enforced, instead, he pretty much lets his students do whatever they want (minus bullying, of course) as long as they get to learn something at the end of the day. He tries various methods to make his lessons as interactive and interesting as possible, so as to get as many students to engage with his activities.

As a Ravenclaw alumnus, he is intelligent and almost always calm. He can concentrate well, and his focus is almost unwavering. He is dedicated and friendly, and not afraid to make jokes and witty banter with his students. He is very approachable, and is quite known to be someone a student can really befriend as he is cheerful and good company.

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!)

Will Edison is a pure-blood wizard.

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?

He is an aspiring professor at Hogwarts, though he has taught at Beauxbatons and Ilvermorny before.

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

He's had relationships in the past, but they never got past the dating stage. He is currently 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!

His FC is Misha Collins! :D



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

Out of Character Questions (These do not affect which House you'll be sorted into. Everyone must answer!)

1) How much time will you have to participate on this RP site? (This does not affect which House you'll be sorted into).

A) I have a lot of other responsibilities, and although I really want to be a part of this wiki, there may be days on end I won't be able to participate in anything.

B) Although I do have some other responsibilities, and there may be times I'll be absent, I should be able to participate on a weekly basis, around my other schedule.

C) I should be able to participate at least some every day.

D) I have loads of free time, and don't see participation to be a problem at all.

2) Is this your first character?

A) This is my first character.

B) No, this is not my first character.

3) 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)?

Counting this one, three. And nope, I don't have any exotic characters.