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Player Information
Name: Gabby
LJ Username: butterflyvision
Contact Info:
AIM: GabBaka
MSN/Email: saucylittleminx[at]gmail[dot]com
Character Information
Name: Tristina Hilarie Darcy; 'Tris' to a lot, 'Trissy' to a select few.
LJ Username: tris_darcy
House: Hufflepuff
Year: 7th
Age: 17
Birthdate: Nov 15
Zodiac Sign / Description: Scorpio!
Scorpio is the eighth house of the Zodiac and governs the genitalia. Positive traits include magnetic charisma, ambition, drive, a penetrating mind, curiosity, intensity of focus, emotional depth, consistency, persistence, willpower, and the potential for inner transformation and regeneration; negative traits include selfishness, obsessiveness, vindictiveness, hypersensitivity, ruthlessness, cynicism, an inability to understand the word "moderation," and jealousy. It is said that Scorpios embody both the best and the worst of all that are born under the stars, and that there are three kinds of Scorpios: wicked scorpions, cunning serpents, and saintly eagles. What each Scorpio becomes is entirely up to that Scorpio.
This is one of the more bizarre signs to get sorted into House Hufflepuff, but every now and then it happens. It's not as contradictory as one would think. Scorpio is perfectly happy to work behind the scenes without getting much recognition, provided that work actually gets something meaningful done and results in personal success; success means different things to different people, and Hufflepuff Scorpios tend to define success as "accomplishment" rather than as "prestige." These Hufflepuffs are indefatigable. They have the energy and the willpower to keep going even when everyone else around them has quit. They are workaholics to an extreme, if they are obsessed with a particular project; otherwise, they are happy to devote their prodigious energies to their family and friends, to whom they are devoted. Scorpio is often associated with the serpents of Aesculapius, demi-god of medicine, and the social orientation and skill at herbals that Hufflepuff wizards exhibit make the Scorpio Hufflepuff a natural healer.
Bloodline: Pureblood.
Heritage: English!
Mother: Elizabeth Darcy, 44, Ministry worker
Father: Nicholas Darcy, 44, Prophet Writer
Guardian: (if different from parents; Name, age, very brief history if desired)
Siblings: None!
Personal History: Tristina Hilarie Darcy was born on November 15, 1987 to Elizabeth and Nicholas Darcy in Kensington, England. She was outgoing growing up, always wanting to run off and find something to do, but the girl ended up getting bored fairly easily, so one project was left behind to start on the next one. Her parents indulged (most) of her whims and wants, figuring it was better for her to become experienced in things as opposed to being ignorant. She took various lessons and classes growing up, as well as spent a quite a bit of time in bookshops in libraries.
Unfortunately, one of the reasons her parents indluged her so much was that they were always busy, so they needed something to occupy the girl's time. It was usually a sitter that took her places, so while her parents obviously love her very much (and she loves them in return!), they never had a 'proper' relationship. No, she's not bitter or angsty over this -- she gets it. She understands. But it has, in a way, affected her relationship with other people -- she gets fiercely protective, and at times maybe a little jealous, in her friendships.
Luckily for her, she found a good friend in Dariana Davison and spent quite a bit of time with the other girl -- they are, of course, still friends to this day. And, of course, she's made friends with her housemates and grown fond of them. Plus, she loves her house, and will TAKE DOWN anyone who thinks lowly of a person simply for being in Hufflepuff.
That said, when she arrive at Hogwarts she was sorted into Hufflepuff and she does love it, and one of her best (if THE best) male friend she has shares the same house/year. Her best classes included Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, and Divination, which she enjoys all three. She also plays/enjoys Quidditch, and balances the sport and schoolwork with lots of socializing.
Personality: Tris is, in a word, a spitfire. She's feisty, outspoken, and afraid of little-to-nothing. With no filter seperating her brain from her mouth, most of her thoughts and opinions are broadcast for the world to know, and she's happy with it being that way. After all, if that's how she feels? She's being honest and that, in her mind, is extremely important. And, believe you me, she always has an opinion on a person or subject. She's a debater as well and will beat something into the ground, damnit, if she's sure she's right. Which she always is sure of that. If you had to compare her to a literary character, she'd be Elizabeth from Pride and Prejudice, or Kat from The Taming of the Shrew.
When she gets involved with something, she gets obsessed and can't bring herself to stop until she's completed a task, no matter how big or small it is. She can't bring herself to give up on anything, no matter the odds -- and, sure, while she can be cynical and pessimistic about things around her, she does have a fire and passion that drives her towards the things that she does believe in.
Tris is painfully loyal as a friend. She'd follow someone she cared about to the ends of the earth, giving up her own life if she has to. If anything happens that breaks that trust, however, it's damn near impossible to gain it back as it had been before, or if worst comes to worst, she can be a bitter and vindictive enemy.
Her weapon of choice? Sarcasm. It's a favourite of hers, using sarcasm against someone, anyone, as a way to get her point across. And, sure, she's brutally honest, but she usually doesn't mean harm by it. It's just easier for her to be completely forward and honest rather than sugarcoat things.
With the people she is close to, she's fiercely protective and tends to get slightly jealous over. It's out of love, of course, though she won't admit that (though it's completely and totally obvious) and brushes it off as someone needing to be the one to take charge and kick ass. So, that someone's going to be her.
Physical Description: The first thing a person would probably notice about Tris is her hair. It's blonde and always a mass of curls. She tries to straighten it from time to time, but she usually gives up on it, as it's too difficult to keep doing. She has soft green eyes as well, a fair complexion, and a slim frame, with just a bit of curves. Her fashion sense, when out of the usual school robes, is very hip and modern -- she doesn't always buy the best, but she does keep up with the current trends.
Preferred Body Model: Hilarie Burton
Hobbies and talents:
Photography. Not only does she love doing it, she's quite talented. She has an artistic eye and, during the summers, takes classes to improve her natural talent.
Loyalty. She has an insane amount of it and nothing can really make her leave her causes or the people in her life.
Honesty is the best policy, in her mind, and she's always full of it.
Weaknesses:
Stubborn. Good God is the girl stubborn. There's absolutely nothing in the world that can get her to change her mind once she has it set. She pretty much refuses to give up on anything as well, whether it be people or something that she believes in.
Tris likes to think that she's a lot bigger than her 5'4" frame actually is. She'll challenge anyone, threaten them, fight with them... etc, and if they happen to be male, she'll get quite upset if she thinks they're 'taking it easy' on her.
No. Tact. Whatsoever. She thinks it and whatever it was leaves her mouth before she has a chance to stop it. She might come off as being a bit insensitive because of it, but that's not the case. She cares about people a lot, but she figures if she feels it, she might as well say it.
She gets jealous of her friends quite easily. Sure, she knows and accepts they all have friends other than her, but that doesn't help her getting a little jealous when she sees them spending time with them.
She won't admit it, but she needs other people. Sure, she might act like the tough sort who's always helping everyone else, but really, she can't bring herself to step back and admit to how much she needs people in her life.
Best subjects: Divination, Ancient Runes, Arithmancy
Worst subjects: Transfiguration, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures
Broom: Comet 260. But she doesn't use it much, outside of Quidditch.
Wand: Mahogany with ashwinder ash core!
List of classes for current year:
Arithmancy
Ancient Runes
Potions
Charms
Divination
History of Magic
Muggle Studies
Magical Stuffs
Patronus (for fifth years and older): The TOAD, most may see this as a humiliating patronus. I mean how are you supposed to strike fear into the hearts of evil with a toad... come on. But this patronus is far from a joke; its wisdom surpasses all, giving it a tactical advantage. And by using its massive and adhesive tongue it can spit it out at the enemy and suck it in, making your nemesis’s come to you. Then subsequently swallows them... thus absorbing there power and saving the day. Not a wise patronus to mess with!
What would your character smell if they sniffed Amortentia (the love potion)? A dark room. Tris' love for photography and everything about it -- the time it takes, the smell a dark room produces, the red lights, and the end results... she loves it all. So, of course, she's fascinated and loves the old-fashioned way of developing film.
Do you think your character is capable of successfully employing a Cruiciatus Curse? Why or why not? If someone she cared about had been harmed, sure. She'd have no problem -- but, otherwise, no. She can't hate quite that much without reason.
Describe how your character would react, in the form of a sample RP, if faced with a Dementor.
Oh, bloody hell. This was horrible and she could hardly bring herself to focus. Happy thoughts. Right. She had plenty of those, so why couldn't she think of any of them? It seemed as if the only things that could -- and would -- cross her mind were the times she wanted to run, hide, and never look at anyone again. The times she shoved aside to be there for her friends.
And now they were coming over her at once.
... focus.
She squeezed her eyes shut, clutching at her wand. Her... happiest memories? Right, that narrowed down to friends and from there she could narrow it down to..
Meeting Dari. The thought of that was enough for her to be able to lift her wand and shout the incantation. "Expecto Patronum!"
Alignment: Neutral, but leaning more towards good. Though, giving the right reason, she could go either way.
Requests: She would've tried for the house team in the past, just because it'd be something different to try/do. And she'd probably be a Seeker so... yes.
Players: Please leave your comments here! Be sure to list reasons for objections, and don't forget to separately approve or reject any special requests! Thank you!
Name: Gabby
LJ Username: butterflyvision
Contact Info:
AIM: GabBaka
MSN/Email: saucylittleminx[at]gmail[dot]com
Character Information
Name: Tristina Hilarie Darcy; 'Tris' to a lot, 'Trissy' to a select few.
LJ Username: tris_darcy
House: Hufflepuff
Year: 7th
Age: 17
Birthdate: Nov 15
Zodiac Sign / Description: Scorpio!
Scorpio is the eighth house of the Zodiac and governs the genitalia. Positive traits include magnetic charisma, ambition, drive, a penetrating mind, curiosity, intensity of focus, emotional depth, consistency, persistence, willpower, and the potential for inner transformation and regeneration; negative traits include selfishness, obsessiveness, vindictiveness, hypersensitivity, ruthlessness, cynicism, an inability to understand the word "moderation," and jealousy. It is said that Scorpios embody both the best and the worst of all that are born under the stars, and that there are three kinds of Scorpios: wicked scorpions, cunning serpents, and saintly eagles. What each Scorpio becomes is entirely up to that Scorpio.
This is one of the more bizarre signs to get sorted into House Hufflepuff, but every now and then it happens. It's not as contradictory as one would think. Scorpio is perfectly happy to work behind the scenes without getting much recognition, provided that work actually gets something meaningful done and results in personal success; success means different things to different people, and Hufflepuff Scorpios tend to define success as "accomplishment" rather than as "prestige." These Hufflepuffs are indefatigable. They have the energy and the willpower to keep going even when everyone else around them has quit. They are workaholics to an extreme, if they are obsessed with a particular project; otherwise, they are happy to devote their prodigious energies to their family and friends, to whom they are devoted. Scorpio is often associated with the serpents of Aesculapius, demi-god of medicine, and the social orientation and skill at herbals that Hufflepuff wizards exhibit make the Scorpio Hufflepuff a natural healer.
Bloodline: Pureblood.
Heritage: English!
Mother: Elizabeth Darcy, 44, Ministry worker
Father: Nicholas Darcy, 44, Prophet Writer
Guardian: (if different from parents; Name, age, very brief history if desired)
Siblings: None!
Personal History: Tristina Hilarie Darcy was born on November 15, 1987 to Elizabeth and Nicholas Darcy in Kensington, England. She was outgoing growing up, always wanting to run off and find something to do, but the girl ended up getting bored fairly easily, so one project was left behind to start on the next one. Her parents indulged (most) of her whims and wants, figuring it was better for her to become experienced in things as opposed to being ignorant. She took various lessons and classes growing up, as well as spent a quite a bit of time in bookshops in libraries.
Unfortunately, one of the reasons her parents indluged her so much was that they were always busy, so they needed something to occupy the girl's time. It was usually a sitter that took her places, so while her parents obviously love her very much (and she loves them in return!), they never had a 'proper' relationship. No, she's not bitter or angsty over this -- she gets it. She understands. But it has, in a way, affected her relationship with other people -- she gets fiercely protective, and at times maybe a little jealous, in her friendships.
Luckily for her, she found a good friend in Dariana Davison and spent quite a bit of time with the other girl -- they are, of course, still friends to this day. And, of course, she's made friends with her housemates and grown fond of them. Plus, she loves her house, and will TAKE DOWN anyone who thinks lowly of a person simply for being in Hufflepuff.
That said, when she arrive at Hogwarts she was sorted into Hufflepuff and she does love it, and one of her best (if THE best) male friend she has shares the same house/year. Her best classes included Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, and Divination, which she enjoys all three. She also plays/enjoys Quidditch, and balances the sport and schoolwork with lots of socializing.
Personality: Tris is, in a word, a spitfire. She's feisty, outspoken, and afraid of little-to-nothing. With no filter seperating her brain from her mouth, most of her thoughts and opinions are broadcast for the world to know, and she's happy with it being that way. After all, if that's how she feels? She's being honest and that, in her mind, is extremely important. And, believe you me, she always has an opinion on a person or subject. She's a debater as well and will beat something into the ground, damnit, if she's sure she's right. Which she always is sure of that. If you had to compare her to a literary character, she'd be Elizabeth from Pride and Prejudice, or Kat from The Taming of the Shrew.
When she gets involved with something, she gets obsessed and can't bring herself to stop until she's completed a task, no matter how big or small it is. She can't bring herself to give up on anything, no matter the odds -- and, sure, while she can be cynical and pessimistic about things around her, she does have a fire and passion that drives her towards the things that she does believe in.
Tris is painfully loyal as a friend. She'd follow someone she cared about to the ends of the earth, giving up her own life if she has to. If anything happens that breaks that trust, however, it's damn near impossible to gain it back as it had been before, or if worst comes to worst, she can be a bitter and vindictive enemy.
Her weapon of choice? Sarcasm. It's a favourite of hers, using sarcasm against someone, anyone, as a way to get her point across. And, sure, she's brutally honest, but she usually doesn't mean harm by it. It's just easier for her to be completely forward and honest rather than sugarcoat things.
With the people she is close to, she's fiercely protective and tends to get slightly jealous over. It's out of love, of course, though she won't admit that (though it's completely and totally obvious) and brushes it off as someone needing to be the one to take charge and kick ass. So, that someone's going to be her.
Physical Description: The first thing a person would probably notice about Tris is her hair. It's blonde and always a mass of curls. She tries to straighten it from time to time, but she usually gives up on it, as it's too difficult to keep doing. She has soft green eyes as well, a fair complexion, and a slim frame, with just a bit of curves. Her fashion sense, when out of the usual school robes, is very hip and modern -- she doesn't always buy the best, but she does keep up with the current trends.
Preferred Body Model: Hilarie Burton
Hobbies and talents:
Photography. Not only does she love doing it, she's quite talented. She has an artistic eye and, during the summers, takes classes to improve her natural talent.
Loyalty. She has an insane amount of it and nothing can really make her leave her causes or the people in her life.
Honesty is the best policy, in her mind, and she's always full of it.
Weaknesses:
Stubborn. Good God is the girl stubborn. There's absolutely nothing in the world that can get her to change her mind once she has it set. She pretty much refuses to give up on anything as well, whether it be people or something that she believes in.
Tris likes to think that she's a lot bigger than her 5'4" frame actually is. She'll challenge anyone, threaten them, fight with them... etc, and if they happen to be male, she'll get quite upset if she thinks they're 'taking it easy' on her.
No. Tact. Whatsoever. She thinks it and whatever it was leaves her mouth before she has a chance to stop it. She might come off as being a bit insensitive because of it, but that's not the case. She cares about people a lot, but she figures if she feels it, she might as well say it.
She gets jealous of her friends quite easily. Sure, she knows and accepts they all have friends other than her, but that doesn't help her getting a little jealous when she sees them spending time with them.
She won't admit it, but she needs other people. Sure, she might act like the tough sort who's always helping everyone else, but really, she can't bring herself to step back and admit to how much she needs people in her life.
Best subjects: Divination, Ancient Runes, Arithmancy
Worst subjects: Transfiguration, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures
Broom: Comet 260. But she doesn't use it much, outside of Quidditch.
Wand: Mahogany with ashwinder ash core!
List of classes for current year:
Arithmancy
Ancient Runes
Potions
Charms
Divination
History of Magic
Muggle Studies
Magical Stuffs
Patronus (for fifth years and older): The TOAD, most may see this as a humiliating patronus. I mean how are you supposed to strike fear into the hearts of evil with a toad... come on. But this patronus is far from a joke; its wisdom surpasses all, giving it a tactical advantage. And by using its massive and adhesive tongue it can spit it out at the enemy and suck it in, making your nemesis’s come to you. Then subsequently swallows them... thus absorbing there power and saving the day. Not a wise patronus to mess with!
What would your character smell if they sniffed Amortentia (the love potion)? A dark room. Tris' love for photography and everything about it -- the time it takes, the smell a dark room produces, the red lights, and the end results... she loves it all. So, of course, she's fascinated and loves the old-fashioned way of developing film.
Do you think your character is capable of successfully employing a Cruiciatus Curse? Why or why not? If someone she cared about had been harmed, sure. She'd have no problem -- but, otherwise, no. She can't hate quite that much without reason.
Describe how your character would react, in the form of a sample RP, if faced with a Dementor.
Oh, bloody hell. This was horrible and she could hardly bring herself to focus. Happy thoughts. Right. She had plenty of those, so why couldn't she think of any of them? It seemed as if the only things that could -- and would -- cross her mind were the times she wanted to run, hide, and never look at anyone again. The times she shoved aside to be there for her friends.
And now they were coming over her at once.
... focus.
She squeezed her eyes shut, clutching at her wand. Her... happiest memories? Right, that narrowed down to friends and from there she could narrow it down to..
Meeting Dari. The thought of that was enough for her to be able to lift her wand and shout the incantation. "Expecto Patronum!"
Alignment: Neutral, but leaning more towards good. Though, giving the right reason, she could go either way.
Requests: She would've tried for the house team in the past, just because it'd be something different to try/do. And she'd probably be a Seeker so... yes.
Players: Please leave your comments here! Be sure to list reasons for objections, and don't forget to separately approve or reject any special requests! Thank you!