Forum:Colin Hall

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The Character's Background

1) Give a description of your character's personality. It must be at least two paragraphs long, seven sentences each.

Colin grew up wealthy, and so he knows how to behave according to the situation he finds himself in. He can blend in with high society, and he can blend in with a crowd at the bar a few drinks in. While he can always play the chameleon, he will snap into his "Auror mode" if he sees someone who needs saving, regardless of the situation. He hates to see what he perceives to be injustice, and when he sees it, he'll do his best to eradicate it to whatever means necessary, though he tries to play by the book as much as he can. He's been known to confront bigoted people who make off remarks on the street if he needs to, and the remark calls for it. Colin is excellent at using his words. He prides himself on his vocabulary, and his ability to use his words effectively. It's useful when he's interrogating a suspect, coaxing a witness to give up more information, or rebuking some loser on the street who can't keep their opinions to themselves. It's also helped him to maintain his relationship with his parents, and their upper society friends. People have told Colin he should be a writer, but Colin can't really imagine himself penning novels. At times, he does dream of penning legislation that could help people, however.

2) Write about the history of your character. How did they grow up? Is there an incident that made them the way they are? It must be at least three paragraphs long, seven sentences each.

Colin was born on March 29th, 2010 to a pure-blood wizarding family led by Matthew and Lillian Hall. Colin has one younger sister, both the Hall siblings grew up with significant means. Growing up was extraordinarily easy, on the outside, for Colin. He made friends easily, and he excelled with top marks in school. His parents were often confused why he got passed over for Prefect, because they felt that he should've been given the honor. It never bothered Colin too much, as he preferred staying out of the limelight where possible. Colin grew up knowing that his parents looked forward to him carrying on the Hall name... but Colin also had figured out by the time he was fifteen that he was gay. He came out to them the summer before his seventh year, to general acceptance, but to some clear disappointment. It hurt Colin that his parents didn't seem to grasp that he could get married, but he's maintained a friendly relationship with them, if only because they didn't want to lose their social standing. When Colin graduated from Hogwarts, he entered the workforce. He took a job as a bartender while he figured out which department he wanted to apply for at the Ministry. While there, Colin found himself calling Aurors to take care of bar fights, or take care of overly drunken customers. As a result, he found himself befriending a few of them, who encouraged him to apply to the force. Colin had the grades to do it, he knew that much, but often wondered if he was really cut out for the life of an Auror. Still, he figured it never hurt to apply, and so when he was twenty, he did so. He wasn't immediately accepted, and so he took a job working in the Holding Cells, instead, processing parchmentwork. After doing that for two years, observing the Aurors, he went out for it again. The Head Auror decided to take a chance on him. Six years later, Colin still works for the Aurors. It's helped repair his relationship with his parents, who seemed to have fully expected him to pick a more... effeminate career. They're fully supportive of having their son work for law enforcement. It's been a difficult path at times, though. Colin's lost an Auror partner, rescued people of all races and upbringings from horrible situations. He's also seen a few people wrongly accused of things, and some injustices on that front as well. After six years, Colin's considering trying to move up the ranks, probably in the department itself, but maybe even within the Ministry. He likes bringing justice to those who deserve it, and protecting people who need protection. And while he knows he can make a difference where he's at now, he wonders if a higher position would enable him to do more in that respect.

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!

Chace Crawford

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 characters from the Harry Potter Universe!)

Pure-Blood, no relations

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!)

No special abilities, non-exotic

6) 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's been with the Aurors for the last six years

The Sorting Quiz

A. Select the option that best fits your character. (Remember, this part is optional for adult characters!)

1. What are you looking forward to learning at Hogwarts the most?


 * A. Transfiguration


 * B. Hexes & Jinxes


 * C. Magical Creatures


 * D. The castle's secret areas

2. Pick one:


 * A. Moon


 * B. Stars

3. If flowers adapted their scent to attract the unwary, what would it smell of in order to lure you in?


 * A. Freshly baked bread


 * B. Parchment


 * C. The Sea


 * D. A crackling log fire

4. Pick one:


 * A. Dawn


 * B. Dusk

'''5. Four boxes are placed before you. Which one do you open?'''


 * '''A. The ornate one, promising secret knowledge and unbearable temptation

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 * B. The small, pewter box that reads "I only open for the worthy"


 * C. The gleaming black box marked with Merlin's rune


 * D. The small, tortoiseshell box, embellished in gold, with a small, squeaking creature

6. Pick one:


 * A. White


 * B. Black

7. What road tempts you the most?


 * A. The cobbled street lined with ancient buildings


 * B. The narrow, dark, lantern-lit alley


 * C. The twisting, leaf-strewn path through woods


 * D. The wide, sunny, grassy lane

8. Pick one:


 * A. Forest


 * B. River

9. What scares you most?


 * A. Speaking in such a silly voice, people will laugh at you and mock you


 * B. An eye at the keyhole of the dark, windowless room where you're locked


 * C. Standing on top of something high, without anything to stop you from falling


 * D. Waking up and realizing your family & friends don't know you

'''10. It's late, you're walking alone, and hear a peculiar cry you believe has a magical source. What do you do?'''


 * A. Draw your wand & search for the source


 * B. Proceed with caution, keep a hand on the concealed wand, and keep an eye out


 * C. Draw your wand & stand your ground


 * D. Wait for developments, while mentally reviewing the most appropriate spells

OOC Questions

B. Whilst the first two questions will not affect the character's house (and are mandatory), the others are designed specifically to help users come up with their character's ideal job (and are optional).

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"?

5 regular, 1 expansion (6 total)

1 exotic

3) What would people who know your character well say they're really good at?

Using his words effectively, and helping people in need.

4) What do they really want to avoid in their job/career? Do they hate working in an office? Do they hate the field?

He works for the Aurors, but is lately looking to maybe move up. Whether that's in his field, or further up the chain in the Ministry, he's not sure. But he likes working with people, and he likes helping people.

5) Aside from family and peers, what motivates your character the most in life? What drives their passion?

Injustice, and the desire to eradicate it wherever he sees it.

6) Where does your character's weaknesses lie?

He'd be easily manipulated if his family was in danger. While he usually plays by the rules, if it came to his family being in danger, he'd stop at nothing to ensure their safety.

7) Wand cores and woods speak volumes about a person's character. What is your character's wand? Why does it answer to them?