Forum:Jackson Greer

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Love sought is good, but giv'n  unsought  is better.  22:33, July 13, 2017 (UTC)

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: Jackson isn't impulsive, and thinks critically about everything he does-- he doesn't make snap judgments. This helps him to be a good judge of character. Weaknesses: He's a bit entitled. He grew up thinking he could have whatever he wanted, and that's definitely his default (until he thinks it through) and it can make him come off as a spoiled brat at times.'''

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?

'''He's curious about why society behaves the way it does. He's always taken the fact that the Greer name is important at face value, and he's only just starting to question it. He'd love to discover why it is that way.'''

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

'''He's introverted, so a day mostly by himself to play outside would be nice. Maybe hang out with his parents, or remaining aunts and uncles too... but he's a pretty easy-going kid who doesn't like high energy situations. He's mellow, and so his ideal day would be, too.'''

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


 * 1) The Greer Family ring that he was given by his father when he started Hogwarts.
 * 2) His wand (his reason for being, almost).
 * 3) A photo album with pictures of his parents, and extended family.
 * 4) A ratty old blanket that he slept with as a child. No he doesn't still sleep with it. He just likes to have it.
 * 5) His Hogwarts school robes. He likes the uniform, actually.

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

'''People would question things more-- rules, societal norms, etc. Why do people just fall in line all the time? What if there's more outside their little box?'''

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

'''He thinks he'll get Slytherin or Gryffindor. He'd be happy anywhere, really.'''

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

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 * 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!)

'''Jackson's personality has many facets, thanks to his upbringing. Since he grew up fairly wealthy, he's never wanted for anything, and is accustomed to getting his way. Thanks to his father's influence, he's a bit entitled, but not enough to really call him a brat... he's just shy of that. His first instinct is to claim what's his... but he'll eventually give in if it's not worth his trouble. Thanks to his mother's influence, he's socially aware and rather considerate. His mother taught him to be kind-- she wasn't going to raise a spoiled only child. So despite the fact that he didn't have siblings, he's good with other people, even if he can be introverted and want to recharge alone. The other pearl of wisdom that he inherited from his mother was the desire to understand the world around him. She taught him not to accept anything at face value, and to question things that he doesn't understand. While he's not necessarily an avid book-learner... he's definitely interested in social customs, and understanding why society behaves the way it does. What gives the Greers so much influence? Where did that come from? These are some of the questions that Jackson desires to have answered someday. '''

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!)

'''Oliver Greer met and married Jane McAdams... their love story was nothing of consequence, as it was mostly set up by their parents. Jane was well aware of Oliver's family, and what they stood for. She may have disagreed with it slightly... but she knew her place and accepted Oliver. What follows in a marriage of convenience is, of course, a child. Jackson Oliver Greer came into the world on February 28th, 2022. Given that he was a boy who could carry on the Greer name... Jane didn't see a need for any more children, and actually stopped sleeping in Oliver's room shortly thereafter. Jackson grew up unaware of his parents marital issues. They both did their best to bring up their son in the happiest way that they could. He was given whatever he asked for; Oliver brought him up to know that the Greer name was important, Jane brought him up to be considerate of others and to question some of the world around him. Jackson was about six when Daddy started... going away a lot. He'd ask where... and Daddy would just say "family things." He was aware enough to recognize Mummy didn't like it... but he wasn't old enough to question why, exactly. He was also aware that after that event in his life... a lot of his aunts and uncles disappeared... and he hasn't seem them in a long time. Shortly after Jackson turned seven, his first sign of magic appeared. He was chasing after the family cat, and definitely turned it bright green-- something that highly amused both of his parents. It was no surprise when Jackson turned eleven that he received a letter to Hogwarts... but he also got one from Durmstrang, too. Jane seriously considered sending her son abroad, maybe to grow up away from the Greer influence, but Oliver being the man of the house, won out.'''

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!

Chandler Canterbury

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!)

'''Pure-Blooded, related to the infamous Greers. ;)'''

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?

First year, upcoming term

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 active, 1 expansion, none exotic