Forum:Remus Gray

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.

Strengths: Empathy, kindness, maturity and innocence. He's able to assess his life and make the correct adjustments needed to improve. He's able to help others as well via empathy.

Weaknesses: Socially Awkward, Sarcastic, No Acceptance of Self. Remus finds it extremely difficult to make any friends and can come off as rude via sarcasm. He also can't seem to accept himself due to his flaws.

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?

'''Remus would love to learn as much as he can and use that knowledge to help others. He also wants to not be so lonely anymore aka make friends.'''

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

'''Reading. Writing. Playing Video Games. Does there really need to be a reason?'''

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


 * A Silver Ring: It's a visual reminder for him to keep making the right choices.
 * His Wand: How else is he to use magic? Honestly!
 * His Cat, Hades: It's his familiar. Of course he'll be with him!
 * An Audio Recorder: It's easier for him to say his thoughts rather then write them down.
 * Various Notebooks: Full of story ideas.

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

All this secrecy dangit.

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

'''Remus doesn't really know. I mean, he is a muggleborn after all.'''

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!)

Remus Gray is a very interesting individual. Antisocial yet the loudest person you will ever meet, creative yet boring at times and sarcastically punny. It's hard to pin this boy into one category. He accepts all people for who they are but can't seem to accept himself. He has been called smart, yet he can't seem to see it in himself. He regularly defies gender norms by simply being himself. He hated being called a prince when he was younger. After all, why can't he be the knight or the farmer? The people that actually help those around them? Not some stranger with a necrophilia problem *cough*Snow White*cough*.

Remus's humor is very interesting. He finds irony to be kind of hiliarious and puns to be hysterically so. He loves sarcasm and will often use it to express himself. He's the kind of person that would much rather insult somebody then fight them. After all, words can make a more lasting impact then physical blows. Though naturally, he always feels horrible afterwards and will immediately seek that person out and apologize. Remus is a very caring and empathetic individual, which has let him connect to people. Though of course that doesn't help him make friends (thank you socially awkwardness).

He's incredibly creative and mature for his age. Which could be due to the fact that he hangs out with his genius mother a lot. He'll often just get random ideas that'll stick with him until he writes it down, which causes a problem at night when he wants to sleep. Insomnia is not his friend. Unless if he's working on a project....or a story. Honestly it depends. Remus is incredibly insightful when it comes to himself, which surprises adults. He's ambitious and cunning, knowing how to get the best grade or how to 'earn' that new game that he's been wanting. It honestly depends when it comes to the situation.

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!)

 Key
 * < > = Whisper
 * = Actions heard

''This is an audio recording of one Remus M. Gray. It's most likely the ramblings of an over-active imagination so please do not be alarmed by the peculiar events that he describes.''

(Static is heard. Then, a male voice is heard, clearing his throat before beginning.) Once upon a time...is what I would say if I wanted to be super cheesy and cliché. And if this was just some figment of some crazy person's imagination. Which it isn't. What I'm about to share with you is a very true story. You might think that I'm crazy when I'm done. Or you might understand where I'm coming from. If you are, please don't obliviate me or my family. And PLEASE don't take away my wand. I was only hoping to share my story. (a small cough is heard) Anyways, my name is Remus Gray or Remus or Gray. It honestly depends on who you are and what you think of me. You see, the reason why I started this audio recording with the infamous 'once upon a time' is because that is how everybody's story starts. However, my story doesn't have the main character as some beautiful princess pining away for her 'knight in shining armor'. Mine starts with online dating.

A young girl was just fresh out of high school and the colleges where clammering for her to attend. One school really caught her eye, Boston University. They offered a full ride scholarship that included, her own bassoon and an internship with the Boston Pops. Seems great, right? The only downside? Her mom stopped her from attending. That's when one of her friends showed her some dating website. Meanwhile, a man who was just getting used to the adult life, decided to try out some dating website his friend recommended. Both young adults figured there wasn't any harm in trying it out. One of the best decisions they've ever made, to be honest with you.

By some turn of fate, they started talking and meeting up. He came to Arizona to meet her and she went to Ohio to meet him. After six months of this, he popped the question. A bit too soon in my opinion but I can't complain. A year of engagement later, they were lawfully wedded husband and wife. Soon after that, they were expecting a little boy. After months and months of searching for names, they decided on the two weirdest names to be put together. Remus Mikaela Gray. Don't ask me what was going on through there heads cause I honestly don't know.

Now if you haven't figured it out yet, that kid was me.

I'd love to say that I was the perfect little angel that could have ever graced the earth but then I'd be lying. I was a little demon if I'm going to be honest with you. I drew on the walls, temper tamptrums in the middle of the store, destroying books < rest in pieces Nancy Drew > and a ton of other things that would stress out any parent. Luckily, I had the most patient mom in the whole universe. My dad...well, let's just say he wasn't around that much to help out. Let's just say I grew up to be a bit of a Momma's boy. Not really surprising now is it? This is where my life takes a very weird turn.

Now before I start explaining, I have to ask you, do you believe in magic? You know, witches and wizards, wands and staves, dragons and unicorns? The stuff out of a fantasy novel? Now if you don't, I'd suggest you stop this recording and leave. Why? Well simple, cause it's real. (The sound of a chair being leaned back into is heard.) You're probably thinking I'm crazy. That I'm delisional. That I had one to many beers. First off, I'm only slightly crazy. Second off, I don't drink so I'm not intoxicated. If your still listening at this point, I have to warn you, that if you don't have any magic, guard this secret with your life. Otherwise, you might just end up waking up one day with no recollection of ever listening to this. Or to the rest of this.

Right well, back to my story. Strange things started to happen around me. Like unwashable or vanishing crayon marks on the walls, exploding food when I thought it smelled gross or the occasional lights-flickering during a crying session. HEY. Don't judge me! A man can cry! (Throat clearing is heard once again) Anyways, my mom, being the incredibly observant and smart woman that she is, figured, "hey. This isn't a coincidence. After all, these brown outs only happen in our apartment when he's throwing a temper tamtrum, crayons don't vanish off the wall and/or don't wash off and food just doesn't spontaneously explode. I think we might have a male Matilda on our hands." ... Okay so maybe she didn't exactly think like that but the point is still there. The only problem, she couldn't figure out how to help. She wanted to raise me right, not as some spoiled rotten brat. Which, if your listenin' to this Ma, thanks for not raisin' me to be a prick.

So up until I was eleven, strange things just always happened around me. Of course, they dwindled down to rare occurrances when I discovered my love of music and writing. Which of course, my mother encouraged. I also got into RPGs, which ironically enough, my dad encouraged. Things were great, I moved around from place to place. Making friends here and there while losing touch and eventually forgetting their names. That is, except for one. Melinda Harrison. She was my best friend. We got into all sorts of shenanigans and she wasn't at all freaked out with my weirdness. However, my dad lost his job for six months then finally moving us to England where he got an offer. I lost contact with Mel after that.

Once there, I turned eleven and almost as if by some weird twist of fate, I got a letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. By owl no less. Which, of course, made my parents believe it. After all, what kind of scam artist uses owl-power to deliver mail? That's right. None. So, naturally, they took me to this Diagon Alley place to buy my things < luckily for us my dad got his paycheck that week >. I even got a Bombay named Hades. He's a loveable little thing. 

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!

Modelled by CJ Adams

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!)

Muggleborn

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!)

Nope.

6) What year is your character in?

First 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)?

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