Forum:Aurora Sternberg

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.
 * Strengths: calm, intelligent, observant, conscientious
 * Weaknesses: withdrawn, secretive, interfering, perfectionist

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?


 * No; she would rather be able to speak freely without the help of a magical artefact after her incident, but now Aurora hopes to find something to satisfy her need for an active job in the Black Parade. The organisation would offer her sanctuary.

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


 * Alone, basically. Probably working, because working is what keeps her running most of the time, gives her purpose. Working while keeping to herself is the best way of living, although dealing with other people is not something she resents but prefers not to where possible.

4) If your character could only keep 5 possessions, what would they be? Why?
 * 1) Her wand is clearly her most precious possession, as a pure-blooded witch it is the only thing she has ever really known, and she is mildly uncertain about what her life would be like if she did not have it at her side.
 * 2) A small saddle bag that contains three books she once stole from a library; the first things she ever stole.
 * 3) Probably her necklace for purely materialistic reasons, as she'd tell you, but really - it's the magical artefact that gives her the ability to speak despite her broken vocal chords. It's her most valuable possession.
 * 4) A notebook that contains random quotes and random thoughts; sometimes, she'll need them.
 * 5) A picture of her son when she left him as a baby at a wizarding orphanage.

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


 * She's not really sure she'd change anything. 

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!)


 * Aurora Sternberg hails from Austria, the daughter of a now entirely extant bar her aristocratic family. That said, the reason for that was her family made the wrong enemies in the wrong people, and it was only by sending her to England with distant family that their first-born was spared, although it would not help their surname survive. She was raised as an Austrian in England, speaking fluent German prior to English, and overall didn't seem to be so bad a child. However, the issue was that the English-residing branch of the Sternberg family weren't exactly known for being on the right side of the law, so she was raised learning to pickpocket and steal by her new mother and father.


 * It reached the point that she made friends with people from other families to spy on them; she did not by any means have a normal childhood. Were it not for the geographical distance she would have been sent to their alma mater of Durmstrang - but it was decided that, since on the outside she seemed normal, and the other families' children were also attending, she would go to Hogwarts - where she was sorted into ___. Aurora really tried to straighten herself out while learning Defense Against The Dark Arts and other such righteous pursuits, but she was one to wish to make them proud.


 * Thus, the young student was many a time caught in the restricted section. To distract from this she joined the ___ quidditch team, for which she had a talent, and this seemed to work, allowing her to continue in the background. She was always quietly subtle rather than outspoken, never had a massive group of friends but was genuinely nice to everyone. She didn't have the malicious bones that her "parents" did. This quidditch talent was a light at the end of the tunnel.


 * The second light at the end of the tunnel was the discovery that she could sing. Careers far from the darker paths; and indeed, once she had graduated, at the cost of being "disowned" as such, she started singing. It got her some places, but that career ended quite sharply after she got into a fight with her significant other. The strangulation she suffered damaged her vocal chords, ensuring she would never speak or sing again. (She also got kicked out of their apartment.)


 * To pay for the device in Borgin and Burke's that would give her voice enough to speak once more she started her skill in thievery again. There was a business in it, she found, in Knockturn Alley, similar to what her parents did - and, at this point, she's willing to try anything to make a living, and...it's something to throw herself into.

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!)


 * Aurora is a woman with a calm disposition, someone with an ethereal air that is known to bring others around her back down to earth with her - somewhat humble, taking very little for granted. A conscientious, hard worker who is grateful for what she gets, she's the sort of person who prefers to follow rather than lead, give favours and then receive them - which means, a job like the Black Parade where you are given tasks is the perfect pursuit. 


 * She lives in a distant state, observing but waiting until she knows for sure to interfere, adding her two cents but never pushing others to agree with them. This is reflected in her somewhat quiet voice and unaccusatory, flowing way of speaking. It is very difficult to anger her, and she tends not to insult. Aurora knows that staying quiet is usually the best way to remain unnoticed, which is a state that she thrives in. But she also pushes herself to achieve goals and is known as a perfectionist, not stopping until she is completely satisfied with the state of her work.


 * Most people don't know a lot about her and she acts somewhat like a ghost in her distance. She is secretive, but is equally capable of having a warm conversation with people should she run into them. Aurora is not one of those I-Hate-Everyone sorts, but neither is she the kind who will tell everyone her entire life story when she runs into them. A smile is not rare, although a laugh is somewhat more scarce, her amusement more likely shown through little subtle smiles or smirks. Living in the balance is a motto the redheaded beauty swears by.

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!)


 * Nope :)

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?


 * Member of The Black Parade.

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


 * Single.

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!


 * Florence Welch.

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)?
 * 3 / 2 (realising my ratio is off so i'll fix that asap with the new non-exotic beans i'm making)