Forum:Laila Lowell-Rotham

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! However, if you want to have more input on where you character is sorted, then please answer #6!)

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


 * Her strengths are most likely her loyalty, her passion and her need to protect those around her. Her weaknesses would be her her disinterest in those things that don't interest her; namely: school.

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?


 * Right now... she just wants to survive Hogwarts.

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


 * Her ideal way of spending a free day would be back in Melbourne with her family, doing anything and everything they could fit into one day.

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


 * She'd keep the essentials; a picture of her family, her wand, money, a bag of clothes & toiletries, her legal documents, and a survival kit.

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


 * She isn't really into the issues that plague the wizarding world, so honestly... there's probaly nothing she would change.

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


 * For the love of God, not Hufflepuff please. Nor Ravenclaw.

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!)


 * Laila isn't the memorable kind of person. She has average grades, an average personality, and an average face. Unfortunately, this has made her the kind of girl that drifts to the shadows. While she has a lot of potential, with a swirling urge to protect and defend the family and friends that surround her, she doesn't really act on it. She's never really felt the need to do so. She also has the potential for greatness, what with her knack for learning things without actually having to inhale books, but that's also something she doesn't really take advantage of. There are many things in which Laila could become memorable, but she's just not interested; she's always preferred keeping to herself, not drawing attention. She's seen what attention does to people. Honestly, Laila doesn't know who she is or how she can contribute to the world. She's still trying to figure all that out. For her, right now, her priority is to sort through all 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!)


 * The Belfrey family has had their fortune for a long time now, for as long as the records have kept track of them. The Belfreys are known for birthing children who grow and branch out as entrepreneurs, lawyers, healers, among others. Over time, they've come together and amassed an unimaginable wealth, to which every Belfrey now has access to, in contrary to the times where only the men in the family had access. Though they've always been centered in France & the United Kingdom, you're likely to find a descendant of the original Belfreys wherever you go - granted you know where to look. Lord knows the Belfreys breed quicker, faster, and at great quantities.


 * A key component of their family is the way they've come across throughout time. They're one of the original families in the world of magic; they've been in this Earth for centuries now, and thus feel a sense of superiority. It's not so much because they're of pure status - that's far from it. They've seen the rise and fall of many legendary families, great wizards and witches coming and going simply because they saw themselves as the best of the best, just because of the purity of their blood. That doesn't take away from the fact, though, that not all of them share the same mindset. Now think about how difficult it must be, living with a family that's ethically & morally diverse. The current Belfrey patriarch is a blood supremacist, despite his inclusive upbringing. He lived around the era of the Great Wizarding Wars, and has clung onto old ideals as an (undiscovered) former Death Eater. That, in itself, is bad enough.


 * Laila Lowell-Rotham had the misfortune of becoming a Belfrey, albeit through adoption. To make things worse, this meant she was exposed to harsh backlash from the family of her Belfrey father - or as she calls him, Pops. They were conservatives who were against homosexuality and adoption. It meant they were essentially against everything Jonathon Belfrey stood for. She was a little girl and yet was going to be forced through what most children of the upperclass society undergo. Luckily, though, Jonathon pulled his child and husband out of the toxic world before much harm would come to them. They moved to Melbourne, Australia, or what was otherwise known as Laila's homeland.


 * Laila was always cared for. She knew she was loved and that's what matter. Even as her family grew over time, with Jonathon & Logan growing confident enough to seek out children who desperately needed parental love & guidance and adopting them, she knew she'd still have a place with her family, no matter what. As the Lowell-Rotham family expanded and Laila grew up, the Belfrey family escaped her mindset. She was always curious about Jonathon's origins, but every time she tried to bring it up, she was shut down. She had vague, lingering memories of who she could only assume was them, but they were dark and dreary and she'd rather not think about them.


 * Overall, Laila led a pretty normal life. Her magic manifested at age six, which was already expected since the Lowell-Rothams had found her at Melbourne's House for Orphaned Wizards and Witches. She'd given herself a cut trying to open a can for her father, who'd at the time been cooking. All she remembers is a light sting, but it quickly faded away. As soon as she'd realized, she'd made it go away. She remembered feeling a sense of alarm, not wanting to distract her Pops from cooking. That was the only time her magic manifested, at least from what she remembers, but it was enough to warrant an acceptance letter for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.


 * Laila attended Hogwarts for her first, second, third and fourth years. She lived in the shadows mostly, and honestly didn't have many friends. There was only one exception, and it was a girl in the year above her. Her name was Iris Yaxley. Laila remembers meeting her for the first time as though it were yesterday. It was on the train to school. Ever since their meeting, they've been pretty much inseparable. At the end of Laila's fourth year, during a family reunion, it came to light that they were cousins. Now she's in fifth year and about to reunite with her cousin since they first found out about their relations. Even after not seeing one another during summer, Laila is uncertain about how she feels on the revelation. One thing is for sure: this year is going to be pretty interesting for her.

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!


 * Her faceclaim is Aussie actress Adelaide Kane.

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!)


 * Half-Blood

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.

6) What year is your character in?


 * She's now entering her fifth year.

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)?


 * 9/1