Forum:Paisley Holmes

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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.

Paisley is a determined soul (Get it?), so the desire to get what she wants, she does. Her strength would be, she thinks, the inability to hOLD ANYTHING.

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?

life? Sure. Sure, her life was great. Then, ya know, it ended. Her afterlife is just as great to be honest.

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

She likes scaring people. Expecially Chase.

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

She can't really KEEP anything. So....

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

She wishes ghosts had more rights.

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!)

Paisley homes was a typical child - A bit of an overachiever, and overall a great kid. Her family, both her parents and her two siblings (A typical nuclear family). Paisley was the only witch in her family. She discovered her abilities on Father's day when she was seven, when glitter spilled all over her. She was so upset, not because she was messy (Well, partly) but because her father's gift was ruined. As she cried for her mother to help her, Paisley shut her eyes. Her mother arrived to see there being absolutely no problem. Paisley happily went back to creating a card for her father.

Outbursts after that happened at random, typically when Paisley was feeling some sort of powerful emotion - Anger; She turned her brother red, like the devil. Happiness - Everything in the room turned pink. Confusion - everything started floating. All of this kept happening, until her eleventh birthday. Finally, someone had arrived to explain the weird phenomenon happening with the little girl.

Paisley was revealed to be a Witch, and whilst it was a shock to her parents, Paisley was accepted. She went to Hogwarts, and was sorted into Ravenclaw. She had learned quickly that that house was one that valued wit and intelligence- Paisley didn't feel like she belonged, exactly, but despite knowing nothing about this magic, she trusted it. Hogwarts was a wonder to her. The stairs, how they moved. the creatures and what they were like. Flying and brooms. Ghosts. Ghosts freaked her out at first, but over the years she slowly learned to love the floating things.

Paisley would spend most of the years at hogwarts asking the ghosts questions. She knew so much at the time of her graduation that she decided it best to join the Spirit division of the Department of Regulation and Control of Magic Creatures. she applied, she got the job. Soon, she became basically an expert on the subject, and had gained the position of the head of the Division; She refused to go any higher than that. She loves her job.

Paisley had a determination that would always get the job done. She would soon learn that she would need said determination in the next part of her life. Well, Unlife, rather. Paisley had went to bed one day, and simply... Never woke up. The official report says that she had a sudden anuerysm in her brain, but honestly, Paisley hadn't realised the moment of her death until she actually went into work.

Paisley's death had called for a new head of the Spirit division, despite her inability to pass on from this life. Paisley had continued her job nonetheless, if not to piss off her former boss, Chase Solace. Someone has to continue their playful fued, of course. It wasn't until around, oh, maybe the fifth person in an out of her office that Chase had finally offered her her place back, in the condition that she wouldn't get paid. Paisley had one response; "What would I need money for? I can't even hold it."

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!)

Paisley feels like she'll never get used to being a ghost.

Part of her feels sad that she's unable to move on; The other aprt believes she's here for a reason. That's the thing about ghosts. Sometimes they can leave whenever they want, becuase otherwise they choose to stay. Mostly, they're kept tied to the earthly realm for a reason; Paisley feels like she knows her reason. She's a workaholic. She had once said she never wanted to leave, for the sole reason of her job never really being done. Maybe the powers that be took that too seriously. Still, she wishes they hadn't.

Paisley has a dark sense of humour which mostly comes out in self-deprecating jokes, mostly about her being a ghost, but can also come out in the way she enjoys scaring people. Overall, she's a funloving person who just happens to be unable to move on. Sometimes her normal careless self comes out. She's a sweet, innocent soul who believes everyone deserves a chance. She loves animals, and she loves helping people. Paisley is one of those people who believe in the best of people, and even after her death she's unable to shake that part of her off.

Paisley will literally never get used to being a ghost, though. She still stops in front of doors and tries to open them, only for her hand to go right through. She still sits in her chair, expecting to sit down, only to fall through. These things never fail to upset her. Sometimes she goes through spouts of self-pity, but something always pulls her out of it and she's right back to her old loving self.

Paisley thanks the Gods that she is not stuck in the ministry, honestly. She can leave the ground, but she's drawn there. She knows where she belongs. But she does get stir-crazy, so sometimes she likes to take a day off and go about. She has to remind herself not to go into the Muggle world, but otherwise, she couldn't be happier with her situation.

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!)

Muggleborn - Ghost.

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!)

Ghost

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?

She's the Head of the Spirit Division in the Department of Regulation and Control of MAgical Creatures.

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

She never had the chance.

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!



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)?

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