Forum:Gabriella Carmichael

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.

''' She's creative in literature (never ask her to draw something) and is quite curious about the world around her. However, she doesn't think of consequences and how her own actions might hurt the people around her. She can tend to be a little bit manipulative, though not for malicious reasons.'''

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?

'''Considering she never dreamt of being stuck in a three year long period of writer's block, not really. She wanted to have kick started her career by now but she feels slightly in limbo.'''

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

'''With a book. For her own enjoyment and something to steal ideas from.'''

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

Her journal, her books, her phone, her computer and a small, glass figurine.

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

She's not sure, maybe she'd introduce a Wizarding university or something.

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!)

'''Gabby was the third eldest out of the Carmichaels and was five when her parents divorced. BeShe doesn't remember much from her parent's marriage, save for the fights, the screaming, so she was never too bothered by the divorce growing up. Plus, it's not like Grayson stayed single for long. However, decades later, she feels a bit...haunted by a 'what if', a curious mind wondering what it would have been like. Though she never lets herself delve too closely into this. Grayson, her father, remarried to have two children and she wouldn't want that to have changed. Still, in the years afterward, she began to keep to herself, growing more quiet, despite her talkative youth, and began to disappear into books. Back then, she didn't really understand half of what she was reading about, but they were an escape. She read everything from books, novels, poems to comics, a hobby that she'd keep throughout her life.'''

'''She was never that close to her siblings, though she wasn't not close either, she spent time with them when they wanted but she never made the effort to be around them herself. She much rathered hide away in her room. This carried into her other social circles too, however, and at school, she was aloof and distant, not seeing the point of getting to know the other kids in her year level. When she was seven, the twins were born. Though, like the other siblings, she didn't pay too much attention to them. When she was nine, she began to write, even though she was terrible in the beginning, she got better as years went by. When she was ten, she had her first instance of magic, accidentally turning her hair green when she got frustrated with it but it turned back after a second. She was sent to Hogwarts by the next year, being sorted into Ravenclaw as she expected to be. In Hogwarts, she did okay. She did end up making one or two friends, even if it was just for the sake of having someone to turn to when she needed help in class. She preferred to write or read, though, rather than learn and often got into trouble for her marks slipping.''' '''It was in her fourth year that everything shifted. She began to send her work out, to muggle publications, not expecting to get anywhere but found some of her work being accepted. She also began to put herself out there, building friendships and even gaining a boyfriend after a while. The boyfriend seemed normal enough, he wasn't special, and she dated him on and off for a few years, though she never bothered to introduce him to any of her family. She wasn't in love, she was sure of that. It wasn't until she walked in on him with someone else did she realise how wrong she was, having been more attached than she realised. This was in the beginning of the seventh year and, though she hated to admit it, her grades began to slip even more and her passion for writing severely lowered. Giving up on writing, she focussed more on her schoolwork after realising she was going to fail if she continued letting him affect her. She graduated with okay marks, above average, but nothing too special. She was glad to have left, though, however...she was now unsure of what to do. Now that she had some free time on her hands, she wanted to get back to what she wanted...writing. For the next two years, she took up ghost writing, writing other people's ideas but found it unfulfilling. Now, she wants to start her own work but...if only she could find something to write about.'''

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!)

'''Gabriella is a type of person who doesn't truly think through the consequences for her actions. Often rushing into situations, she generally thinks more short term than long term, which places her in difficult situations most of the time. However, she isn't intentionally cruel or mean and is just trying to hit success. Gabby is creative, a writer, and is constantly on the look out for something to extort for her own work. This desire often pulls her into snooping into other people's business in order to find something interesting to write about. Furthermore, she often pushes people into situations to see what would happen, sometimes even drawing herself into drama to see how it feels like. For this, she can often be seen being slightly argumentative in order to increase conflict and how different people would react.'''

'''However, as mentioned before, she isn't cruel and does know a limit and doesn't try to make anyone truly hurt or put them in any dangerous situation. It's just research, in her eyes anyway. For this, she could be described as devious and manipulative, but she isn't malicious. Gabby doesn't like being stagnant, she likes to be preoccupied with something and keep her hands busy. For this, she's usually fiddling with something, her clothes, a pen, her hair, her phone, anything. She also has a love for crosswords and brain teasers as this keeps her brain busy. However, she can also be quite obsessive and unwilling to let something go, especially if she thinks she can use it to her own inspiration.'''

'''She isn't violent, however, and cringes away from anything violent related and always feels sick at the sight of blood. She isn't the healthiest of people and she has a weak immune system which is something she struggles with. At times, Gabby can often be found in bed, sick, or just lacking enough energy to leave. However, she tries her best and often forces herself to ignore any health issues. This habit of hers can often cause it to build up and leave her worse than she was before. She doesn't have any self importance, however, and can often shrug anything to do with herself off, especially if there are more 'important' issues to deal with. '''

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!)

Half-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!)

None.

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 a ghost writer in the muggle world but she's thinking of getting another job soon.

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

Single and no kids/spouse.

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!

Kaya Scodelario



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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