Forum:Lance Matthews

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!)

(*NOTE: I don't know if I have to do this because I only have Jae right now, but please let me know, and I can whip something up real quick! No offense intended, I just didn't know :3)

1) What would you consider to be your character's strengths, and your character's weaknesses? Elaborate on your answer.

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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!)

Lance is a complete and utter idiot, but he prefers the term 'joker'. He loves to mess around and have some fun, even if it gets him in trouble sometimes. If you ever need someone to have a good time with - Lance is your guy. He is the life of the party (or at least, he thinks he is), and he is also pretty much the best friend you will ever have. He's loyal and caring, and he's not afraid to show it. He'd go to the ends of the earth for you and back. That's just the person Lance is.

Despite his confident apearance, he's also very insecure of himself. With his rocky past, it is easy for him to take things to heart or be overly sensitive. Because he cares so much, he wears his heart on his sleeve. He's extremely self-conscious about his sexuality due to John, and isn't very open about being homosexual. Lance gets homesick really easy, and some days he'll get all down because he misses his family.

Overall, Lance is pretty great, but he does have his flaws. He can get hot-headed sometimes and is very argumentative. Not only does he think he's always right, but he's also very competitive. He loves sports and games, but beware if you are his opponent. He never goes easy on anyone - even kids - unless your Ben, of course. He always lets Ben win, but he'd never let his kid brother know that. 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!)

Lance McClain Matthews was born in Austin, Texas to Rosa and John Matthews on March 10. He was the third kid of a total of seven children - first was Daniel, then Maria, and then of course, Lance. Not a year after Lance, came Ben, and next came Cleo. A while down the road after they assumed there'd be no more siblings, Matt came along, followed by Rosie three years later. Needless to say, it was a strugle for attention in their family; however, their whole family was a lot closer than most. Growing up, Lance was the closest to Ben. They were practically twins despite their year difference in age. Whatever Lance did, Ben would do without hesitation. They were the jokers of the family, always bringing laughs and smiles. They were also the trouble-makers of the Matthews, always making messes and playing pranks. But that all changed when Ben was diagnosed with Leukemia.

It was a hard blow for the family, but especially for Lance. Instead of going to the park to hang out with his friends, he'd be found in the hospital room with his kid brother listening to music or playing games. He never left the boy's side. As Ben's condition continued to worsen, Rosa and John sought out the best doctors that they could afford. They were eventually told of an affordable doctor in England who could help them with Ben's treatments. And so, the whole Matthews family moved from Texas all the way to London, England.

It was pretty much a culture shock. Lance lost his childhood home and any remaining friends he had in America, but to him, it was worth it if they could help his brother. Luckily enough, Ben fought hard to battle his Leukemia with the help of this new doctor. After a lot of treatment, he was discharged to be with his family. He was still fighting, but he could at least attempt to have a somewhat normal life now. And so could Lance.

By now, Lance was ten years old, playing football for his school, and making new friends everyday. He seemed to finally be a normal kid again - only this time, in London. However, his average life started taking a turn.

Every now and then, his siblings would play pranks on him (after Lance had pranked them, of course), and full on prank wars would erupt. Anyone who pranked him would wake up with their bed in the yard or with their hair turned neon pink. However, when Rosa would look for the hair dye or John would try to figure how a ten year old had lifted a twin bed, they always came up empty handed. Lance's parents started to worry about their son and these unusual occurances - and they weren't the only ones.

Dion Parker, Lance's football coach, recognized right away that Lance was a wizard - he knew because he was one himself. He decided to explain to the family that Lance was special and he knew a place that specialized in helping kids like Lance. That place being Hogwarts. With Dion's help, Lance adapted to the wizarding world and eventually enrolled at Hogwarts when he turned eleven. Though hesitant at first, Lance learned to love the magical school and even make some friends along the way.

As if moving to a new country, dealing with Ben, and finding out he was a wizard wasn't enough on his plate - he began questioning his sexuality in his third year. Instead of girls, he realized he was more attracted to his same gender. At first he just thought it was just a phase or a lapse of judgement, but Lance figured out that he was hella gay. He was reluctant to tell his family and decided to tell them he was bisexual (as if that would lessen the blow). Rosa not only accepted him, but loved him even more just because he decided to tell her. He was a Mama's Boy to begin with, but even more so now. His siblings welcomed him too, not caring who he liked - some a bit easier than others. His dad, however, didn't want to believe it and hoped everyday that Lance would find a girl he liked.

Lance is now in his fifth year and is pretty confident with who he is - at least he tries to be. John still hasn't warmed up to the idea of a  gay  bisexual son, but Lance is slowly coming to terms with that fact. He can't please everybody. He's still the fun-loving kid he was despite everything, and now he's just looking for an adventure - and maybe someone to share it with. 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!

Lance's model is Uriah Shelton.

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!)

Muggle-Born

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, but his hips move like Shakira.

6) What year is your character in?

5th

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)?

1;0 exotic