Forum:Alexandrine Spavin

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.


 * With a career like hers, Alexandrine hasn't got a choice but to be forthright, self-assured and bold. She considers every possible outcome of every decision she has to make, and chooses carefully. Alexandrine carries herself with an air of confidence, one that's become all too common in officials of her position. That said, she has the tendency to make promises, and the need to honor said promises - something that might not be entirely wise.

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?


 * She can't say her life hasn't played out the way she wanted to. She achieved her goals, did everything she dreamed of - she traveled the world, learned about magic in different regions, taught the magical youth for a while across the globe, and now has pursued a career in politics, just like her parents wanted her to. That said, she's not yet achieved her lifelong dream of becoming Minister.

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


 * She doesn't really like free days - it just leads to a mountain of paperwork that need to be filled. She'd rather spend it at the office; it's not like she has anything better to do.

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


 * Alexandrine has never been a sentimental person, hence why she'd keep only what's essential for her survival. You know, the basics - her wand, food, drinks, shelter, toiletries, etc.

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


 * She would reform the Ministry, weed out the corrupt employees and replace them with capable people she knows would do an excellent job at reforming the cruel society that is Wizarding Britain. And she can, she knows that, which is essentially what she intends to do.

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!)


 * You'd have never anticipated two wildly different representatives for the International Confederation of Wizards to fall in love, let alone get married and have a child. But it happened, and boy did they take the world by surprise. Kharis did have to return to Greece at some point, however, and Daniel was forced to stay in England due to his employment, for which reasons Alexandrine didn't see much of her father throughout her life. For the vast majority of childhood and teenage years, she lived in Skiathos, Greece, with her mother. It was just them, there wasn't any third figure, unless you wanted to count the tutors and nannies that were in charge of Alexandrine whilst her mother worked for the Council of Magic.


 * Long-distance relationships have always had this negative view aimed at them, as though they'd never last. Everyone thought the same about Alexandrine's parents, which is why it wasn't that big of a surprise when Kharis began to go by her maiden name, and informally passed it onto her daughter. Nothing was official, at least not according to them, but the media didn't see that - they just saw a woman, romantically alone and without a taken surname, raising a daughter with the help of professionals. Alexandrine Eloise became Eileithyia Andromeda, a name more common for someone who resided in Greece. Over time, the number sof owls she received from her father began to dwindle, until what she got was - at most - a letter every couple months.


 * Eileithyia has always known that her family was magic. For as long as she can remember, she's been aware of her mother's position in the Council of Magic. Even though she hadn't yet felt that magic pumping through her veins, coursing through her body and solidifying at the tip of her fingers, she was confident she would. The concept of it was just intriguing, and so she spent most of her days and nights reading all about it. Suffice to say, she was the kind of kid any parent would be proud of.


 * As a girl who never really felt prominent negative emotions, like anger or hatred, it had always been difficult for her to explode in a magical way. It wasn't until at the age of ten, when her estranged father made a return and waltzed in and acted as though he'd been the best father for the entirety of her life, that she'd snapped. Don't get her wrong - she'd always dreamed of having a father. It's just, he was gone for so long because of his flawed priorities, and it angered her when he came back as though everything was fine. It wasn't. Nor was it fair that he tried to make himself feel better of the mistakes he made in his early life.


 * Regardless, Eileithyia and Kharis weren't able to get rid of him. He'd changed, and it hadn't been for the better. He refused to finalize his divorce from Kharis, had been adamant that she be his housewife and arm candy, and that Eileithyia - who he only bothered to address as Alexandrine - was meant to attend Hogwarts. As you'd imagine, it didn't sit well with either one of them. Eileithyia had been raised to know no woman had to rely on a man. She, and her mother, were the epitome of strong, independent women. They were respected in Greece, they had a name for themselves, and they just couldn't let some arrogant British man waltz in and ruin that for them. And yet, it seemed like they were powerless to stop him.


 * Kharis couldn't even argue the point that Eileithyia hadn't had her first sign of magic, because it seemed that the fury inside her daughter took the form of a match lighting up, which in turn caught onto Daniel's custom-tailored suit. It burned, turned to absolute nothing, but Daniel? That bastard, he got out of it unscathed. Though his clothes were ruined (his very expensive clothes, clearly), he wasn't. Any normal man would find this as enough discouragement and would just leave, but boy was he persistent.


 * Eileithyia had to deal with him as her father for a year, at which point she was able to leave. Though she had originally been meant to attend the Greek Institute, she instead was sent to attend Koldovstoretz. The farther the school, the better it would be for her, in the end. That said, she was a girl far more advanced than anyone her age. It seemed that the years she spent reading books, analyzing the theory of magic and the laws that came with said gifts paid off, because she was moved ahead a year. What was supposed to be her first, was really her second. She was a bright student, she excelled in every subject and was always among the top three.


 * In every school she attended, which turned out to be more than her mother had originally intended, her academic excellence was recognized. She was doing well, easily one of the brightest witches around. She graced the halls of Koldovstoretz, learned in Beauxbatons, attended Ilvermorny, studied for a time at Castelobruxo, even went to Uagadou and Mahoutokoro. She just never stepped foot in Hogwarts. Her mother and her took careful steps to achieve this. If her father wanted her to attend Hogwarts, then that would be the one place she wouldn't go to. It was a peaceful way of rebelling, in their own little way. Kharis, though not forced to abandon her job within the Council of Magic, still lost some of her prestige as a woman of strength and a symbol of feminism. She had a man even though she swore to have one ever again.


 * Daniel, on the other hand, was forced to travel a lot between Greece and England, due to his greedy clutch on his position as a British Representative. A descendant of Faris Spavin himself, he had to keep the prestige in the name, right? He had to make sure the Spavin line continued to be well-respected. And it was, for the most part. Except he kept coming and leaving, and he was beginning to do a bit of a crappy job. Kharis and Eileithyia were at fault, everyone knew that. England, at the time, was losing its status as the most orderly, organized, influential countries. There was growing discord amongst wizards and witches in the entirety of Europe, just as much as there was within other species, like vampires and werewolves. Issues had to be brought up and resolved, and Daniel's head wasn't in the game.


 * His and Kharis' deaths were kept confidential, as were their files. Only the people who needed to know of what happened to them knew, and that's what mattered. Eileithyia was a graduate by then, able to finish schooling a year early due to her advanced studies. Even she was kept in the dark. Though she knew it was related to their work, she never really figured out what exactly had happened. Curiosity had never itched her. The year she planned to use as a head start in the Council of Magic was repurposed, instead spent to focus on her studies at a global level. She picked up a self-study course in History of Magic and Wizarding Laws, while touring the world and learning about magic in different countries.


 * Eileithyia began to go by Alexandrine shortly after her parents' deaths. It was her own little way of acknowledging them, and her past. By accepting who she was, even though her name was already tainted with power. She bid her time, letting their deaths become old news and their existence to be forgotten. That time, she spent teaching at the various schools she studied in during her time, whether it be Wizarding Law or History of Magic. She only ever taught the theory of it all, truth be told, because not once had she taken interest in laws. She might have a passion for the theory, might even have a thing for justice, but it just wasn't up her alley.


 * Alexandrine was a challenging woman - she loved challenged. Problems? She could work those out, too. It's why when she saw the state of the British Ministry of Magic - her father's previous home - she knew she couldn't pass it up. The state of it all, the chaos in it and its lack of an efficient government, she couldn't let it go. She knew, theoretically speaking, she could reform it, she'd just have to start low. She worked at the International Magical Office of Law from ages 23 to 24, monitoring the laws and policies set forth by the International Confederation of Wizards. At age 25, she was promoted as a representative of Great Britain in the Confederation, and by age 26, she was already looking to work as the Head of the entire Department. Her career was moving quickly, and she was making a swift climb in ranks.


 * She had to admit, in part, her sudden rise in the department was due to the turmoil and conflict in the wizarding population. With these incidents occurring inside the country, involving werewolves and all kinds of other creatures, she knew it wouldn't be long until the current Minister fell. Maybe becoming Minister for Magic wouldn't be so complicated after all. Her dreams and ambitions? Maybe she'd see them all come to life, in the end.

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!)


 * Alexandrine Spavin is forthright, self-assured and bold. She has an air of confidence that, although common at some point, is refreshing in a population filled with so much turmoil. She's head-strong and passionate, driven by ambitions and dreams to make the world she lives in a better place. She isn't one to make empty promises or make lies to comfort others - she knows when there's a line, she knows how to identify it, and she knows not to cross it. That said, she's a bit of a risk taker, although usually taken with careful consideration. In her humble opinion, there's no better way to progress than to make mistakes, whether they're minimal or the size of a fucking statue. She doesn't believe in resorting to violence. First and foremost, she's a peacekeeper; a diplomat. She's smart and she knows which battles to pick, just as well as she knows when a battle as already been lost. She's decisive and objective, just as she is blunt, able to say what has to be said and do what has to be done without bringing her emotions into the equation.

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!)


 * 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 (going to be) the Head of International Magical Cooperation.

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


 * She's single and doesn't have kids.

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!



Her FC is Gal Gadot.

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)?


 * 7/2