Forum:Duncan Davidson

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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.

'''Duncan's strengths would be his determination, his unwillingness to give up and his stubborn loyalty to his friends and family. His weaknesses are the flip sides of his strengths, Duncan can be very stubborn and selfless to a fault. He'll put others need above his own, so much so that'll put himself in mortal peril if needed.'''

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?

'''Duncan's life hasn't quite played out like his original plan. He wanted to stay in the Army for the rest of his life, but obviously, when he lost his leg, that was no longer an option. But he has a family and a loving wife like he always wanted, so he's just adapted to his changing situation.'''

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

'''Duncan's ideal way of spending a free day would probably be just spending it with all his family, when everyone is getting along. He doesn't much care where it would be.'''

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

 
 * 1) His wedding ring: It's the physical symbol of his love for Jeannie. That was one of the biggest driving forces in why he kept going back overseas
 * 2) His dog tags from his Army days: The physical symbol of his former life before he lost his leg
 * 3) The photo of his family that he keeps by his bedside: He brought that with him when he went overseas as well. It along with his wedding ring is what kept him moving
 * 4) His wand: It's his weapon that he'll use to protect his family. Nothing will hurt them if he has anything to say about it
 * 5) A photo of him and Jeannie on their wedding day: He'd kept that for the same reason he would keep his wedding ring

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

'''Duncan would eliminate all crime. Yes, he would be out of a job, but then, in theory he would only have to protect his family from mother nature'''

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!)

 On a warm spring day in 1995, Duncan Davidson was born to two muggle Americans named Dominick and Danica Davidson. The pair were high school sweethearts, Dominick was the star quarterback and Danica was captain of the cheerleading squad. Shortly after graduating High School, Danica became pregnant. When she told Dominick, he proposed on the spot. She accepted and the pair were married within three months. Danica became a preschool teacher and Dominick went into the Army like his Dad had done. Danica gave birth to their only son, named Duncan when Dominick was home from boot camp. Shortly after Duncan's birth, Dominick was sent out on his first deployment.

Over the next six years, Dominick and Danica had two daughters named Daisy, three years younger than Duncan and Delilah, six years younger than Duncan. However there was something different about Duncan. Strange things happened around him. Like a vase breaking randomly when he got angry, food that he didn't want to eat disappearing into thin air. Danica couldn't blame him for it. There was no way he could have been causing all these problems.

Everything finally made sense when Duncan's 11th birthday came around. Dominick was actually home for this one, he usually wasn't. But a letter from Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Duncan was a muggle-born wizard. He would be attending a magical school in America so he could learn how to control his magic. Naturally, Duncan was very excited. And his family was excited for him. Even when it turned out that Daisy and Delilah were just muggles.

Upon arrival at Ilvermorny, Duncan and the rest of the first years were lead into the mess hall where they went through the sorting ceremony. Duncan was presented with a choice: Wampus or Thunderbird. Duncan, not knowing what any of that meant went with Wampus. This turned out to be a good choice. Wampus favored warriors, Duncan was definitely a warrior. He had a tendency to stand up for the little guy, and being one of the larger guys in his class... he could back it up. The kid got into a fair number of fistfights. Duncan usually won.

It was at Ilvermorny that Duncan met his future wife. She was a British girl, not used to American ways. One boy decided he was going to make fun of her for it. Well, Duncan was about to have any of that. He socked the boy in the jaw. The bully left the girl alone, and Duncan decided he would show her around. The pair hit it off really well, and that's when Duncan learned her name. Jeannie Clark.

It didn't take long for the pair to start dating. They were in fifth year at the time, and they stayed together for the next two and a half years at Ilvermorny. On their graduation day, Duncan proposed. Jeannie accepted and just like Duncan's parents the two were married within three months.

Once Duncan turned 18, he decided to join the US Army like his father and grandfather before him. Duncan applied to join the US Rangers and was accepted into Ranger School. Upon his graduation from Ranger School, Duncan was sent out on his first deployment, leaving Jeannie behind, along with their first and only son named Harley. Little did Duncan know, however, Jeannie was pregnant with their second child. A girl this time, she was named Emilie over a video conference while Duncan was in a war zone.

By the time, Duncan returned home, Emilie was about a year old. It didn't take long for Jeannie to get pregnant again. This time, though, Duncan was going to be home. It was a baby girl again named Clara. Three kids were enough for the couple, at least for the moment. Plus they didn't want to risk another kid. By the time he or she would be due, Duncan might be overseas again.

Duncan and Jeannie made the right decision. Soon as Duncan was eligible to be sent overseas, he was off. At the time, Clara was a newborn, Emilie was three and Harley was four. Duncan would be gone for two years this time. However, when Duncan returned home Jeannie got pregnant again. For the last time, though. When the last Davidson was born Harley was seven, Emilie was 6 and Clara was three. The youngest Davidson was also a girl, named Rayne.

Two years later, Duncan was sent overseas again. Little did the Davidson's know... it would be his last. At this point in his career, Duncan was a Sergeant. He was the leader of his own team.

It was a clear Thursday morning in the middle of Afghanistan. The Rangers had received intel that was a group of insurgents holed up in a deserted farmhouse. Duncan's team was sent to take them out. They were going to be flown in via Black Hawk. Unfortunately for the Rangers... the insurgents had a deadly weapon to combat helicopters. An RPG.

The RPG exploded the cockpit of the helicopter, instantly killing the pilots and sending the copter into a nosedive. The impact with the ground was devastating and Duncan's entire team was killed instantly. He wasn't much better. His right leg had been cut off by one of the rotor blades. But Duncan's nightmare wasn't over yet...

The insurgents were coming to make sure everyone was dead. The only way Duncan was going to live was if he made no noise and didn't move a muscle. Let the insurgents think he was dead. It took every ounce of his willpower to not cry out or move, but he managed it. Even when one of the insurgents kicked his stump of a leg. The insurgents, assuming that everyone was dead, quickly left the area because four more Black Hawks were coming in to provide backup to the downed helicopter.

The scene that the backup came to was a grisly one. Five of the six people in that helicopter were dead. And Duncan, the sixth was close to death. He was quickly airlifted to a field hospital where they managed to stabilize him, but because of the limited resources in Afghanistan... Duncan lost his leg.

Duncan was given the Purple Heart and the Army Distinguished Service Medal. He was medically discharged from the Army with a stump of a leg and bound to a wheelchair. But that wasn't going to stop him or Jeannie. Duncan worked hard in rehab to get better and overcome the very obvious PTSD. Jeannie raised enough money for Duncan to receive a prosthetic leg, which Duncan worked very hard to get used to. He wasn't going to let the fact that he was missing a leg stop him.

Duncan went to work for the magical American Government as an Intelligence Division Auror. He would have gone for Dark Wizard Catcher but you can't really do that with a Prosthetic. He did just fine working for the Intelligence Division, though, and with the money, Jeannie earned plus the compensation money from the Army... The Davidson's were able to start living a more comfortable lifestyle.

At some point, Jeannie started to miss England. Duncan despite the fact that he loved America, hated to see his wife unhappy. So he was willing to uproot his family and move to England. After spending a solid year to work out the details, the family finally moved. Harley is going into his sixth year at Hogwarts, Emilie is going into her fifth year and Clara is going into second. Rayne will attend Hogwarts next term. 

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!)

 If there's one thing Duncan will never do... it's give up. His mantra is if you don't try, you certainly won't succeed. This trait was strong even before his leg was cut off, but after it's become even more prevalent. Duncan will, never, ever give up. If something knocks him down, he'll get right back up again. This applies to his families and friends as well. He'll never give up on them.

Duncan is kind, friendly and for the most part pretty easy-going. Nothing really seems to faze him, it's as if he's seen it all. Which is kinda true. Duncan has seen and done things that most people will never do. He's always willing to try anything once. If he doesn't like it, he just won't do it again. He's also determined to not let the fact that he has no right leg stop him from raising his kids, having a job and living a full life.

Duncan really hates it when someone tells him he can't do something because of his disability. His opinion is that only he can know his limits and no one else can tell him what he can and cannot do. If someone tell him he can't do something, you can bet he'll find a way to do it.

Despite the way Duncan acts... the scars from war are still there. Mentally and physically. Duncan suffers from PTSD. He has recurring nightmares and often wakes up in a cool sweat. He's eternally grateful for his loving wife on those nights. She will not go to sleep until Duncan is sleeping peacefully. Duncan also suffers from periodic survivor's guilt and phantom limb pain. Sometimes the pain is so bad that Duncan has to pull his prosthetic off just to alleviate it. However, the only person that know he is having these issues is his wife. Not even his kids know, though they probably suspect something. 

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-Blood

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!)

No

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?

Intelligence Division Auror

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

Married with four kids

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 face claim!

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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)?

10. 2 are Exotic