User:Bond em7/Sandbox/Jaina

So, I don't yet know where Jaina's headed. While she's based on the character Elsa from Frozen, she's also custom fit for this world, and thus is different from the Disney version. So, I'm writing down my thoughts here to help me remember and try to RP her better in whatever direction is needed.

Differences

 * As a Slytherin and in this environment, she's a bit darker than the Disney Elsa. While she's scared of hurting people, she'll fight tooth and claw to protect herself or those close to her...potentially even killing.  She could probably even justify that in her own mind.
 * She's highly secretive. ...while THAT's not a huge difference, it's not just about her abilities.  She purposefully keeps anything related to herself private, and shys away from knowing anyone.  ...and when her secrets are threatened, she gets mean.
 * She's still firmly entrenched in the 'Conceal-don't feel' phase. She's not the powerful or free Elsa on her mountaintop, or the conpletely uncontrolled one from later in the movie.  while she may get there eventually, right now she's constantly in fear of people's reactions if they found out, her own abilities, and of accidentally hurting or killing others.  While she may seem calm and collected on the outside, it's a mask...inside there's a storm brewing.
 * She may not end up being the 'good guy'. I don't know where she's headed right now...but it's entirely possible she could end up being a major villian if she stops worrying about others.  A self-centered Jaina could be absolutely terrifying.

RP Advice (to myself)

 * One thing I want to keep her from becoming is another Lily. Lily is uniquie and while I enjoy naturally building my characters up, and could see Jaina being much like her, I want Jaina's decisions to move her in a different way.
 * Jaina currently believes she has to be/act perfectly to keep her powers in check. Her tones should be precise, her posture straight, and her expressions controlled and in check.  She must feel in control, at least inside, and when she doesn't it will show.
 * Protective of those close to her, but also the ideas of perfection, order, and lawfulness. Jaina wouldn't have to be evil to be a villian...she could just as easily be a 'good guy' but too caught up on enforcing prefection and order, making life difficult for everyone.
 * She's had prophecies predicting she'll freeze Hogwarts, kill her sister, Destroying Durmstrang (already partially true), and committing suicide. Even if these don't come true, they would be bouncing around in her head, heping heighten her paranoia of her own abilities.
 * Try to work in more ice/snow terms to normal conversations.
 * Wind
 * Storms
 * Chill
 * Cold
 * Icy
 * Flurry
 * Frozen
 * Crystals

Plans
These are just thoughts about where Jaina could go...good or bad.
 * Minister of Magic - Jaina would potentiall be a controlling and domineering Minister, cracking down hard on crime...and then onto anything that poentially threatened her order. She would become a tyrant of sorts, but completely legitamized by her government.
 * Curse-breaker - This was always my original thought for her Career. It's a solo job, so she wouldn't have to work with people and might often be far away from everyone.  She's skilled in magic, and her abilities might help her in the sort of dire situation a curse-breaker might encounter.  She could potentially be on the Ministry payroll in case they needed her services, but could also work on solo projects.  She's already skilled at breaking through defensive magics, and I think overall it would fit her well.  Not a huge storyline boost here, but a good background career.
 * Crimelord - I could see Jaina becoming the next Shadow. She's cunning, controlling, and deadly.  She could easily hold other in her thrall, and have her own goals to accomplish.  A dark turn would have to happen in her character during her transition into her full powers, but that could easily push her into the realm of not caring for anyone...truely being ice cold.  From there she just needs a goal or objective to strive for (revenge against the Ministry, control of the underworld, destruction of everything) and she's be a top villian.
 * Movie Plot - Jaina could follow in Elsa's footsteps, realizing she's in full control of her abilities, and fade into the background. She'd still be around for cameos, but as she doesn't know people well, it would be hard for her to RP with anyone at that point. I hate doing this to such a cool character, but it's an option.
 * Hermit - Again, she fades into the background, but in this scenario she's waiting for...something. She'll create her icy fortress of solitude, then be there for some purpose (to test people? Protecting something powerful or valuable? to give sage advice?  Waiting for her loyality to be gained?).  Again I don't prefer this, but it may be needed for a time.
 * Hogwarts Teacher - If she can get to the point she doesn't feel dangerous, she could teach and pass along her knowledge and experiences to students who are all going through similar things (though with less power).
 * Princess - Though I haven't established this, she could very well be a Princess from Norway. Even if the country doesn't have a monarchy (need to research) she could be from some magical royality in the country (The Country could be rules by Magical Royality instead of a Ministry).  Creating this story would be easy enough, but I'm not sure what I would do with her then.  Her parents could die (typical Disney trajedy) and she could take over, either becoming helpful to our normal British setting, or a Villain who rules her own country, causing military or political problems (AKA. Dr. Doom).  This setting would even work with some of the others, being more background info (until she was called to rule) for her other activities.
 * Puppet of Destiny - Jaina's had negative prophecies made about her since her birth. Will she follow through and fufill them (destroying things she loves) or will she overcome the things predicted about her, and be the champion of her own destiny?  Either way, these things could greatly affect her, and shape her life and choices.

Summary
Right now, I think the next big event in her life will help shape it one way or another. If she kills someone she cares about, she could go down a darker path, while if things move along without major trama, she could slowly learn to start controlling her abilities. However, at the current rate (she's slipping more and more as more people find out, and she's more afraid, which makes her slip more...viscious cycle) I do see her losing control of her abilities in the near future. If it's a Hogwarts (possibly next school year) it'll be interesting to see how things turn out...she could very well freeze the school and run away (get Alyssa and Peri's permission as Headmistress and since it's an event of sorts). I have no idea how that would end. Would they end up killing her? Driving her away? ...but unless something else major happens (or her life clams down during her 7th year) I do see this somewhere in her future. I think what comes from that will help eliminate some of the paths above, and make others more realistic, and help me decide where she'll be going.