lenabee

app: mikey watkins: mouseracemods

lenabee@me.com — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:43:42 GMT

Michael "Mikey" Chad Watkins.

NAME: Michael "Mikey" Chad Watkins.
AGE/BIRTHDAY: 14 & Birthday
GRADE: Freshman (9th Grade)
CLASS: Middle Class and not super popular, but not a loner, either. He has a few good friends and he's friendly enough to make more easily.

FAMILY:

Angela & Lee Watkins - Parents.
Abbie (17) - big sister
Kelly (11) - little sister
Rebecca (8) - little sister
Rachel (2). little sister

As the only boy, Mikey sometimes feels a little out of place, but he loves his sisters and his parents to pieces and at least there's never a dull moment! Even if you sometimes have to fight for 10 minutes in the bathroom.

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual.
ACTIVITIES: Extracurricular activities, charities, etc your character is involved in.

APPEARANCE: Mikey has this insane wild and curly hair that is probably his most distinguishing feature. He stands at about 5'10", not too tall, but not too short considering he's only 14. After all, he's still growing.

Mikey isn't nearly as fashionable as his big sis, but he looks pretty good in his jeans and t-shirts. He doesn't put a lot of effort into his appearance. It's hard enough to get your 10 minutes of bathroom time around his house and he's not going to waste it messing with his hair.

PLAYED BY: Harry Styles

LIKES: Girls, music, art.

DISLIKES: Sports, liver, pickles.

STRENGTHS: Friendly, cute.

WEAKNESSES: Gullible, idealistic.

DETAILED PERSONALITY: Mikey is a friendly, cheerful and energetic kid. He's naturally curious and asks a lot of questions. He'll go up to a complete stranger and start talking to them about anything at all. Mikey is a guy who is definitely not afraid to make an ass of himself. He doesn't embarrass easily at all. In fact, he loves being the center of attention.

He's not your typical guy at all. Maybe it comes from growing up in a house full of girls, but he's never really been into sports and he's a lot more in tune to what makes girls tick than most guys his age. He's had a couple of girlfriends, too, which probably helps. Mikey even has a decent fashion sense, even if he doesn't really use it on himself much. He's not all that picky about what he wears, but he's pretty good at helping other people shop.

Mikey is a little on the gullible side. He'll believe just about anything you tell him. You would think he would learn at some point, but he never seems to. Luckily, he doesn't mind others having a good laugh at his expense when they take advantage of this fact. Generally speaking, he'll be laughing right along with them once he gets the joke.

He has a little bit of an idealistic streak. Mikey is always getting fired up about this cause or that. He tried to be a vegetarian once, but it only lasted a week. His mom refused to cook special dinners just because he'd decided it was wrong to eat cows and chickens and he decided his stomach was more important than his sudden attack of conscience. That doesn't stop him from taking on other causes, though. He recycles, he volunteers at the local animal shelter. He has this desire to make the world a better place, however he can go about doing that.

HISTORY: Michael is the only son of Lee and Angela Watkins. They were loving, affectionate parents that gave their children everything they could ever need and most of the things they wanted.

As boring as it sounds, he had an relatively uneventful childhood. His parents were disgustingly happy together, only arguing when they disagreed on whether they should have mashed potatoes or Stove Top with dinner. They were so in love, in fact, that they created a total of five children together.

Mikey has four siblings. Abbie, the only one older than him, was born 3 years before him. Luckily, he doesn't remember that she wasn't exactly fond of his existence at first. All he can remember is the awesome big sister he's always known. Kelly, the prissiest of the Watkins family was born a few years after Mikey. Rebecca was born three years after that. The entire family assumed that Lee and Angela had finished when five years passed without them conceiving. They were wrong, though. Rachel, the youngest of the children, was born just under two years ago. Mikey loves all of his siblings. They bicker from time to time, but all families do that. He's closest to Abbie, especially now that they're both teenagers, but there's nothing he wouldn't do for any of them.

When it came time to start school, Mikey was just as good at making friends as his big sister had been. He was friendly, curious and outgoing. He had no problem introducing himself to random strangers (much to his parents' chagrin, sometimes). He may have talked a little too much in school, but he somehow manages to avoid getting into a lot of trouble. There was the occasional note sent home, but overall, he was a good kid.

Mikey has never really understood the thing most guys seem to have for sports, though. Sure, they're okay to watch and he goes to all the games to watch Abbie cheer, but sports have just never really been his thing. He's more of an artist. His passion is for music and art and he even does a little writing. He hasn't made up his mind what he wants to be when he grows up, but he still has time. After all, he's only just now starting high school.

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OOC Info
PLAYER NAME: Lena.
EMAIL: lenabee@me.com.
AIM/OTHER: macgirl50.

app: calvin rosser: mouseracemods

lenabee@me.com — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:22:13 GMT

Calvin Stephen Rosser

NAME: Calvin Stephen Rosser.
AGE/BIRTHDAY: 17; December 3rd, 1993
GRADE: Junior (11th Grade)
CLASS: Middle Class and not super-popular, but he has a handful of close friends and most people know who he is.

FAMILY:
Namey McName - Dad - He's close to his father, but they butt heads fairly often over Cal's lack of ambition.
Namey McName - Mom - He's not a mama's boy or anything, but he's close to her.
Evan Rosser - younger brother - they've been raised more like twins, exceptionally close.
Namey McName & Namey McName - Twin Sisters - He's protective of them.
SEXUALITY: Heterosexual.
ACTIVITIES: Football.

APPEARANCE: Cal is tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes. His features are lighter than his brother's, but otherwise they share the same good looks. It's easy to tell they're brothers when you see them side by side. He's slightly taller than Evan, standing at an imposing 6'3". Cal towers over a lot of people, but he doesn't mind it. He likes being bigger than others.

He has a nice smile, though you won't see it often. Cal is definitely a little quieter and more broody than his younger brother. He gives off a slight bad boy vibe with his tendency to brood and his penchant for violence. Cal likes picking fights when he's upset, sometimes with someone who can actually take him, so it's not rare for him to have his share of cuts and bruises.

Style-wise, he tends to dress in jeans and t-shirts, shorts during the summer. He isn't really all that concerned with fashion. Cal just tends to grab whatever's clean and walk out the door. He's not remotely vain about his appearance.
PLAYED BY: Chris Hemsworth

LIKES: Football, fighting, drinking.

DISLIKES: Small talk, dressing up, talking about his feelings.

STRENGTHS: Intelligent, decent student, good-looking.

WEAKNESSES: Broody, anger issues, can be a bully.

DETAILED PERSONALITY:Cal isn't exactly the out and open wear your heart on his sleeve kind of guy. Actually, it's debatable to some if he actually has feelings to begin with. He comes off as kind of an insensitive brute quite a lot of the time, but a big part of that is his unwillingness to share his thoughts and emotions with the world at large.

The truth is that he does have a heart. He merely keeps it well guarded. There are very few people in the world whom Cal will open up to and even they don't always know exactly what he's thinking. Letting people see those innermost thoughts feels like making himself vulnerable, somehow, and that's not something Cal really wants to see happen.

That's not to say he isn't willing to show the people in his life how he feels. Cal is a man of action, always has been. You might not always see the emotion in his expression, but his actions are a lot more telling. He'll often surprise those few special people in his life, whether it be by showing up to a special event or surprising them with a gift.

One girl, in particular, can tell you that Cal is one to just show up at random, for no apparent reason than just wanting to be there. Cal knows he's technically using her and to his credit, he does feel some guilt over it, even if it's not enough to actually stop what he's doing. Not, of course, unless he can find a way to get the girl he really wants to look at him with something other than loathing.

He's not quite as.. friendly as his little brother Evan, but Cal does have a few close friends. When it comes to dating, he tends to focus on one or two girls at a time. He has his eye on one girl in particular, but she doesn't seem interested. Maybe because she thinks he's an asshole. It's a common misconception with him and one he doesn't usually bother to correct.

He can be a bit of a bully, but mostly it's just him taking his more sullen moods out on other people. He has anger control issues and pummeling an underclassman is a pretty good way to vent. Maybe this is why people think he's an asshole...

HISTORY:
Cal is the oldest of four children, born just over a year before his little brother Evan. He was a bit of a surprise to his parents, but they weren't remotely disappointed to welcome him into the world and they doted on him as much as they could with the means they had. The Rossers have never been rich, but they did okay, well enough to provide for their children.

Cal was only a few months old when the Rossers found themselves expecting again. Another surprise, but a happy one. They named their second son Evan and he and Cal became the best of friends. As close in age as they were, they did nearly everything together, even if they had very different temperaments, even from that young age.

It was weird starting school without Evan after a few years of them being inseparable, but Cal managed. He'd never been quite as outgoing as his younger brother, but he made a handful of his own friends. The following year, it was Evan's turn. Cal never really resented the fact that his brother was the more popular one. He did acquire a few more friends that way, though. It was hard to be friends with one brother and not the other, after all.

When Cal was in the fifth grade, he got hit with a bad case of mono. Rather than only being out a few weeks, he spent nearly a month in the hospital. Even though he tried to catch up, the school refused to pass him on to the next grade. He hated that, at first, until he realized it would put him in the same grade as Even. That part was pretty cool. And 5th grade the second time around was a breeze. Truth be told, he was slightly bored and he tended to get in a little more trouble that year. It was hard to resist pulling pranks and talking to your neighbors when you'd seen all the material before.

Soon, the boys discovered girls and the next few years saw them getting their first girlfriends, first kisses, everything that came with dating. Cal was always a bit more reserved and didn't tend to juggle girls the way Evan did. He also wasn't such an obvious flirt. Instead, Cal focused on one or two girls at a time. He usually has at least one "friend" he can go to when he's craving some affection, but there's still that one girl he really wants who won't give him the time of day. Maybe someday he'll convince her to finally give him a chance.

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OOC Info
PLAYER NAME: Lena.
EMAIL: lenabee@me.com.
AIM/OTHER: macgirl50.

app: scott wyzisky: mouseracemods

lenabee@me.com — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:51:08 GMT

Scott Christopher Wyzisky

NAME: Scott Christopher Wyzisky.
AGE/BIRTHDAY: 14; May 23, 1997
GRADE: Freshman (9th)
CLASS: Upper Class.

FAMILY:
Mother: Alicia Wyzisky
Father: Nikolas Wyzisky
Older Half Brother: Gage Wyzisky (senior)
Older Brother: Cole Wyzisky (junior)

The Wyzisky's are a close family. Scott is close to them all, his brother's especially.

SEXUALITY: Definitely het!
ACTIVITIES: None, yet! He's just starting his freshman year. He'll try out for basketball, though.

APPEARANCE: Scott has the same blonde hair and blue eyes as his brother. He has similar coloring and a similar build, even if it is a little smaller than theirs. It's pretty obvious he's a Wyzisky.

He stands at 5'11", not super tall, but not overly short, either. He has a relatively athletic build, but he could definitely stand to bulk up a little more, something he hopes to do this year. Scott is naturally handsome and he has a nice smile. He kind of has the classic "nice guy" look to him.
PLAYED BY: Sterling Knight

LIKES: Girls, sports, dogs.

DISLIKES: Cats, bananas, cold salads.

STRENGTHS: Athletic, cute, charming, friendly..

WEAKNESSES: Follower, insecure, easily manipulated.

DETAILED PERSONALITY: Scott is a good guy, but he's pretty much still figuring out who he's supposed to be. He's easily influenced by others, especially his older brothers. Scott has always really looked up to Cole and Gage and he can't help trying to emulate them. This means, of course, that he's really into girls and flirts a whole lot even though he probably wouldn't really know what to do if it ever went past flirting. And there's a part of him that doesn't really want to just fool around the way Cole seems to. He's more a girlfriend kind of guy.

That romantic streak is something he's kept carefully hidden, because he definitely doesn't want to be mocked for it. The truth is that Scott is a little bit on the sensitive side. He knows he'd never hear the end of it, though, so he tries to act all tough and macho with the guys, especially with his brothers. He tends to kind of just go along with whatever they're doing, even if he doesn't agree with it.

Scott is a little bit insecure, which is why he tries to act just like everyone else. He's afraid to stand out and be different. He's afraid that people won't like him as well if they find out he's not just another macho jock type. After all, the girls seem to really like his brothers, so that's they kind of guy they must be into, right? This strategy has yet to win him a girlfriend, but he's hoping that will change this year now that he'll be starting high school.

HISTORY:
Scott is the youngest of three boys born to Nikolas and Alicia in a nice neighborhood in Chicago. The Wyziskys were a wealthy family and Scott and his brothers never wanted for anything. Even though his mother had really hoped for a girl this time around, Scott was just as spoiled as his older brothers were.

As spoiled as he was, though, Scott was never really a brat. He had everything money could buy, but he had rules and guidelines, too. He was made to do small chores around the house to earn the generous allowance he received. All in all, he was raised to be a good kid, down to earth and hard-working, even if he hasn't had to really work so far in his young life.

Scott has always looked up to his big brothers. They were into sports, so he played them, too. He's never been all that great of being his own person. Having two great older brothers just made it so easy to be a follower. It's not that he's not capable of thinking for himself - he just doesn't really need do. He follows Cole and Gage around and ends up doing a lot of the same things they do.

Last year was hard with Gage and Cole both at high school while Scott was still in the middle school. This year is going to be so much better, he thinks. Sure, he had girlfriends and stuff last year and he didn't hate the eighth grade, but he's starting high school now. He can't help being excited about that.

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OOC Info
PLAYER NAME: Lena.
EMAIL: lenabee@me.com.
AIM/OTHER: macgirl50.

app: casey kesterson: mouseracemods

lenabee@me.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:14:03 GMT

Casey Lynn Kesterson

NAME: Casey Lynn Kesterson.
AGE/BIRTHDAY: 17; April 10th, 1994
GRADE: Senior (12th Grade)
CLASS: Middle Class. Popular by virtue of being involved in a lot of activities.

FAMILY:

Mother: Lynn Kesterson - Librarian.
Father: John Kesterson - Security Guard,
Siblings: 3 siblings, younger than her.

Casey is the oldest of four and her parents work incredibly hard to provide for the both of them. As such, they aren't around a whole lot and Casey gets a lot of the responsibility for household chores and helping to look after her younger siblings. Casey understands, though, and she doesn't begrudge them for any of it. It just makes her more determined to make a better life for the family she will have one day.

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual.
ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading, Student Council, Volleyball, FBLA.. and just about everything else you could imagine.

APPEARANCE: Casey is a naturally pretty girl. She had long, dark brown hair and nearly flawless dark skin. Her nails are always well-manicured and she dresses fashionably, in clothing that is rarely messed up or wrinkled.

She has an average build, standing at 5' 8" and weighing right around 130 lbs, give or take. She's not obsessive about her weight or diet, but she does take pride in her appearance and she lives an active lifestyle. Casey believes in taking good care of herself and she knows how important a good first impression is.
PLAYED BY: Shay Mitchell

LIKES: Structure, schedules, being busy, dancing.

DISLIKES: Not having a plan, disorganization, sitting still.

STRENGTHS: Ambitious, Intelligent, Friendly.

WEAKNESSES: Stubborn, temperamental, judgmental.

DETAILED PERSONALITY: Casey is a bright and determined young woman. She knows what she wants out of life and she's not afraid to go after it. If that means she has to burn a few bridges along the way, so be it. Casey definitely believes in the concept of survival of the fittest. She's a friendly girl, but that doesn't mean she won't push a friend out of the way to achieve her own goals.

Just as intelligent as she is ambitious, Casey maintains a nearly perfect GPA. She manages to do this while balancing a whole slew of extra-curricular activities. Casey is incredibly busy, but that's how she likes it. Life's too short to slow down or waste any time. There's a lot she wants to accomplish and she's determined to use her time wisely. Besides, all her activities will look amazing on her college applications.

Of course, Casey does know how to have fun. You might not know it to looks at all her plans and schedules, but she likes to party just as much as the next kid. She's generally responsible about it and she's careful not to do anything stupid that could wreck the perfect future she has planned for herself, but she hits most of the parties her classmates host and she's even willing to relax and have a good time while she's at it. After all, she knows her social connections will be just as important as her education in the real world.

HISTORY: Casey was the first of four children born to John and Lynn Kesterson, a hard-working young couple who fell in love in high school. They got married at 18 and were more than a little surprised when they ended up pregnant during their first year of college. Without the resources to both raise a child and go to school full-time, John dropped out while Lynn tried to continue her education as well as she could.

Lynn meant to only take a semester off once Casey was born, but the time flew by and she found that it was hard to go back to school once she'd taken that break. Children were more than a little exhausting and didn't leave much time for finishing an education. Especially when the next three soon followed Casey and before she knew it, there was a house full of kids to take care of.

Once her youngest started school, though, Lynn did go back to finish her degree. It was a long and hard process, but in the end she made it. She got a degree in Library Science and was able to land a decent job as at one of the local libraries.

As Casey grew up, her parents weren't around a whole lot. They both worked full-time and for awhile her mom was also going to school in the evenings. She was left to fend for herself a lot and also charged with taking care of her siblings. Some people would maybe be bitter about that, but Casey just did what she had to do and vowed that her life would be different.

Her parents worked really hard to provide for them, but it meant that Casey got to take dance lessons and have a lot of the things that she wouldn't have had otherwise. She was definitely grateful for that. As she grew older, she dropped the lessons, needing the time to focus on the various activities she had at school. She's determined to get into a good college and she knows she'll need scholarships to pay for it all. That means she's really focused on her grades and the extra-curricular activities that will help her get there. She still loves to dance when she finds the time, though, something that being a cheerleader helps her indulge in.

Casey has dated a little, but she won't let herself get really serious about it while she's in school. The way she sees it, that was her parents' big mistake when they were her age. There will be plenty of time for love once she's settled in her career.

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OOC Info
PLAYER NAME: Lena.
EMAIL: lenabee@me.com.
AIM/OTHER: macgirl50.

layout tutorial!

lenabee@me.com — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:33:45 GMT

Directions & Codes for Flexible Squares layouts as seen on cheergirl, etc.

Go to your Manage Styles page and create a new style. Name it Flexible Squares or whatever you want.

Click the drop-downs as shown (language=English or whatever floats your boat, layout=other) and enter the proper layout code number (7628). Then click on "change":

Don't enter anything in the next set of drop-down options. Just click "save changes":

Click on "use" next to the new layout you have just created.

Go back to the basic customize page. Click the option to customize your theme. Click the link for Custom CSS.

Set all the drop-downs to "no" and paste the following code into the box.

/*------------------------------

eriea's just as quiet when i leave
((flexible squares; basic, plus and paid; milou veronica))

-------------------------------*/

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.headerimage {position: relative; background: url(HEADER IMAGE LINK GOES HERE); width: 600px; height: 300px; background-repeat: no-repeat;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom: 0px;}

#content{ color: #666666;  width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;}

#maincontent { padding: 0px;   margin-top: 10px;  text-align: justify; }

#sidebar { padding: 0 0 15px;  width: auto;  text-align: left; color: #ffffff; font-size: 9pt; border: 1px solid #4F7B7F; border-top: none; background-color: #78ABAF; }

/*-------------------HEADER-----------------------*/
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/*-------------------ENTRIES-----------------------*/
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.entry_text { margin-bottom: 0px;}

.entry ul li {padding-left: 5px;margin-left: 15px;}
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/*---------------------------USERPICS----------------------------*/
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Teddy Dixon for mouseracemods

lenabee@me.com — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:08:11 GMT

Teddy Dixon

NAME: Theodore Michael Dixon.
AGE/BIRTHDAY: 15
GRADE: 10th Grade (Sophomore)
CLASS: Upper Middle Class.

FAMILY: Two parents and 6 siblings. Teddy is right smack in the middle. He's close to his parents and his siblings. It's a pretty close and loving family in general.
SEXUALITY: Straight. A serial monogamist. He doesn't sleep around or date more than one girl at a time. He takes his relationships fairly seriously, even if he's never been in love before. Not that dating is his first priority - he's more focused on school and other things.
ACTIVITIES: He's active in his church's youth group. He's also a member of the FBLA and dabbles in intramural sports.

APPEARANCE: Teddy is tall, standing at about 6'0 and he has a naturally athletic build. He favors casual clothing, but he'll dress up when the occasion calls for it. He wears his blonde hair a little long and is forever having to push it back from his eyes, which are a deep blue.
PLAYED BY: Louis Hunter

LIKES: Sports, church, pranks.

DISLIKES: Drugs/drinking, hypocrites, liars.

STRENGTHS: Loyal, hardworking, good sense of humor, playful, friendly, confident.

WEAKNESSES: Jealous, blunt, too forgiving, naive.

DETAILED PERSONALITY:
Teddy is a really nice guy. He's loyal to his friends. He has a great sense of humor and a playful nature, but he also knows when to be serious and apply himself. He's an excellent student with nearly perfect grades. He does a lot of work with the youth group at his church. He's just an all around good guy.

Teddy isn't ALL serious business, though. He had a great sense of humor and loves pulling pranks on his friends. He likes to go out and have a good time. He's not a big drinker and he doesn't do drugs, but that doesn't mean he doesn't know how to have fun. You don't have to be smashed to enjoy yourself, he thinks. All you need is a few good friends, maybe a little dancing or something else fun to do.

Teddy is supremely loyal to those he considers his friends or loved ones. He makes friends easily and once he considers you his friend, he doesn't give that up easily. He's loyal to a fault, never wanted to believe anything bad about his friends. It takes a lot for him to turn his back on you - even after you've betrayed him once, he'll usually be willing to forgive and forget.

Teddy is pretty much an open book. He believes in honesty. He believes in being exactly who you are. He doesn't mess around or play games. He loves pulling pranks and he can be just as silly as the next person, but there's a difference between having fun and playing with someone's emotions. He thinks being straightforward is usually the best policy. After all, he's confident enough to think people will like him as he is without him having to pretend to be someone else.

HISTORY:
Teddy was born right smack in the middle of a large Catholic family, not the oldest, but not the baby either. He's had a relatively good childhood, all in all. Sure, he never stood out much amongst everyone else in his family, but he never wanted for the things he needed and he was raised in a good environment. He always felt loved in his home and he knows his parents and siblings would do anything for him.

The Dixons are a devout Catholic family and Teddy as been going to mass every Sunday since he was too young to remember. It's something that has always been a part of his life and while he is old enough to make his own decisions about his faith, he's found it's something he really likes. He hasn't been confirmed, yet, but that's something he will do in the coming year and he's looking forward to it. Some of his peers in the church just look at it as a Sunday thing, but Teddy knows he would be lost without his faith. He's already started studying for his confirmation classes. It's something he definitely takes seriously.

Teddy has always been fairly decent at sports, but he was never really into the competitive nature of them. He played pee wee as a kid and even now he likes to play a pick-up game or intramural sports, but he's not on any of the official school teams. To him, it's just something to do for fun.

While he's had a couple of steady girlfriends since reaching puberty, Teddy hasn't found the one, yet. He may have thought he had while he was dating his ex-girlfriends, but when he looks back on the relationships, he realizes they weren't meant to be. He's not discouraged, though. Teddy knows the right girl is out there somewhere. Rather than chasing after every girl in school in his search, he's focusing on other things. He has faith he'll know the right one when he sees her.

While it might seem like Teddy is the perfect good boy, he has gotten in his share of trouble. He loves to pull pranks and there have been a few times things he thought were funny weren't so well-received. He tries to learn from his mistakes, but he's not going to stop being the playful guy he is anytime soon, so there are probably a few more detentions in his future.

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OOC Info
PLAYER NAME: Lena.
EMAIL: lenabee@me.com.
AIM/OTHER: macgirl.

james potter for resumption

lenabee@me.com — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:13:36 GMT

About The Writer:
Name/Alias: Lena
Email: lenabee@me.com
AIM and/or YIM: macgirl50 (AIM)
Time Zone: EDT/EST
Birthday (all writers must be 18 or older): I'm 37 :)
Availability for playing: generally an hour or two a day, depending on work
Previous roleplaying experience if any: I've been roleplaying for 6 years. :)

About The Character:
Name of Character: James Albert Potter
Age: 21 years old, b. 27 March 1960
Physical Appearance Description: Tall and definitely handsome, James stands at right around 6 feet tall. He has an athletic build, formed from years of Quidditch and other physical activity. James has dark hair that is naturally unruly, no matter what he does with it (although he has been know to muss it up on purpose, thinking it makes him look even more dashing than he already does) and wears glasses. He favors more casual Muggle clothing to his wizard robes, a taste acquired after getting to Hogwarts and making friends with some of his Muggleborn housemates. He can often be found with a cocky smirk on his face, evidence of both his self-confidence and his playful personality.
PB choice if you have one: Kristopher Turner
Personality Description:
Though he's not quite as obnoxious about it as he was when he was younger, James has a healthy ego. He knows his strengths. He knows he's good-looking, athletic, a skilled duelist and quite intelligent. On occasion, he has been overconfident, but he will tell you he has good cause to be.

James can be kind of a prat at times, but he does have a good heart. There's nothing he wouldn't do for his friends and family. He is extremely dedicated to the Order/Outsiders and everything they are working for. He'd give his life for any one of them, especially for Lily, though he rather hopes it doesn't come to that. He sort of likes being alive.

He has a wicked sense of humor and still loves a good prank, but James has matured over the years. He's not the same person he was during his first few years at Hogwarts. He still maintains his dislike towards Snape, but a large part of it is protectiveness over Lily. Well, that and the fact that he still thinks the guy is a slimy git. If it came down to it, though, he'd protect him just as he would anyone else on their side.

James has a sharp mind and he's a talented wizard. His strengths are in Transfiguration and Defense, but he's also an excellent flier. It might not always be obvious from his usual joking demeanor, but James has a serious side to him and he's been known to come up with some very good ideas from time to time.

Year Character is Taken From: 1981
Where was your character when they were taken and what were they doing? James was taken just days after his wife Lily was and he had absolutely no idea she was taken. He was out running errands in Diagon Alley when he was taken and suffice to say he is very, very confused about what's happened.

Brief History of Character:
James was the only child of a wealthy Pureblood couple that was already getting on in years by the time he came along. The Potters had begin to think they would never have a child of their own and James was treated like the miracle he was from the time of his birth. He was coddled and spoiled, unintentionally nurtured into an arrogant young man who was fully used to getting his way.

It was no surprise to anyone when he received his Hogwarts letter at the age of eleven. The Potters had been magical for generations on both sides and James had started displaying his own signs of magical ability from a very young age. He was sorted into Gryffindor and quickly made friends with dorm mates Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew. He was always closer to Sirius than he was the rest of them, but he considered the four of them his best mates.

Although he has always had a good head on his shoulders, James was never the most dedicated student. He has a sharp mind when he chooses to apply it, but during his school years he was much more interested in Quidditch, pranks and girls. Truth be told, he was a little obnoxious and probably not nearly as cool as he thought he was. He was brash and arrogant. He took to taunting other students, the ones he disliked in some way. His favorite target was Severus Snape, former best friend of the girl he had set his sights on.

It was during his second year that he found out Remus was a werewolf. Rather than shun the boy as many would have done, James (along with Sirius and Peter) spent the next few years working their butts off and studying to become Animagi so they could join their friend during his transformations.

James did mature over the years, going as far as to save Snape's life in their sixth year. Granted, it was due to a prank Sirius had pulled on the boy that Snape's life needed to be saved, but even James could recognize when things had been taken too far. He didn't and still doesn't like the git, but he's learned over the years to be at least civil when he has to be.

Life only seemed to get better for James as he matured. He was appointed Head Boy in his 7th Year and he finally got Lily to agree to go out with him. He joined the Order of the Phoenix so that he could really fight against Voldemort. He didn't find employment immediately after graduation, but that was only because he had a sizable inheritance from his parents who passed on from an illness very recently. He figures it'll give him more time to devote to the Order anyway.

Where do you see your character fitting in the game?
Most importantly, James will be "reuniting" with Lily. I'm told by Lily's mun that there may be something brewing between her and Severus and I think it's going to be a lot of fun to see how James' arrival affects that. Unlike Lily, James has never for a second questioned their marriage. Lily is the only one he's ever wanted and if he realizes she may have feelings for "that git," it's going to be some fun drama.

Of course, this leads us to lots of fun interactions with Snape as well. While James has matured, he still doesn't like Severus Snape one little bit. The fact that Lily is working with him is sure to only increase that feeling. I look forward to some interesting interactions there.

Obviously, there will also be fun hijinks for James and the other Marauders! James comes from a time when he still thinks Peter is one of his best mates, so if there's a Peter about, it will be interesting to see how that develops.

Lastly, it will be pretty awesome to see how James reacts to meeting his grandchildren as well as possibly his son all grown up or whatever age he happens to be in this place.

Are there any personal or overall plots that you'd like to see your character in? Are you open to certain types of plots, but not others? Please explain any ideas you come into the game with.
See above! I'm pretty much up for anything else, too! I'm really flexible and there's pretty much nothing I won't do short of killing him off! I don't have anything else specific in mind aside from what I listed above, but I'm open to anything!

Will you be able to maintain the at least one post every three weeks activity? How often are you available for participate in a thread?
Yes! I tend to do most of my threading on my days off, but I'm usually good for at least 1-2 replies a day even on the days I work.

Please provide us with a sample post of your character that is between 300 to 500 words, written in third person past tense as the game is written in.

James could remember clearly the way that he'd felt the moment Lily had told him she was pregnant. Ecstatic didn't even begin to cover the feeling. He'd grinned brightly at her and a moment later he'd picked her up and swung her around. She'd squealed at him to put her down, but it wasn't until she'd threatened to vomit on him that he'd complied.

30 seconds later, he'd dropped down onto one knee and proposed.

He'd been a wreck the day Harry had finally come into the world. James supposed that was common when the love of your life was giving birth to your son. He didn't have any experience with babies, being the first of his mates to go through this. He knew he already loved his son more than anything, but he had no clue how to be a father.

Somehow, he'd done it, though. He'd learned to change diapers. He'd learned how to calm Harry on those rare occasions when he fussed. He was a brilliant dad, if you asked him, and of course he'd spoiled him nearly to death, already.

Some would say that Harry had well enough toys at this point, but James couldn't seem to stop buying him things. There was the mobile that hung over his crib with charms shaped like broomsticks and bludgers, a quaffle and even a golden snitch. There was the toy broomstick and a dozen other little toys. Some would say James was preparing to turn Harry into a miniature version of himself, but James didn't see that as a bad thing.

Anyway, it wasn't often that your only son turned one and with Harry's birthday just around the corner, James found himself in Diagon Alley looking for the perfect gift. It was more difficult that you might imagine to find something. Between him and his mates, Harry already seemed to have everything a baby could want. That didn't deter James, though. He would find something.

As he looked around, though, he found himself distracted by a ring that laid in the exact center of one shop window. It was simple, yet beautiful. The emerald in the center of it was the exact shade of Lily's eyes - Harry's eyes, too, but James' thoughts were all for his wife in that instant. It had been awhile since he'd brought home something for her. With that in mind, he entered the shop. Surely, he'd do something soon to muck everything up and it might be nice to have this on hand the next time she lost her temper with him.

lenabee@me.com — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:55:54 GMT

Player Information
Name: Lena
Email: lenabee@me.com
AIM SN: macgirl50

Character Information
IJ Username: (Required. You must have 10 icons uploaded and a public character information page posted in the journal.)
Link to the public info page: (this needs to be a public post in your character's journals with comments enabled so other players can use it to plot with your character)
Name: Leonardo "Leo" Sebastian Russo
Age: 28
Birthdate: 1983
Location: New York City

Occupation: Bartender (works part-time at the DePaolo restaurant and part-time at Montagues); he's also taking business classes part-time at a local college.
Class: Middle Class. He's certainly not wealthy, but he has enough to get by.

Reincarnation: Pinocchio
Link to source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio
Abilities: He is physically unable to tell a lie.

Personal History:
Leo was born the only child to a working-class couple in a small village near Sicily. It was unusual to have such a small family in the area where he grew up, but there were complications during Leo's birth and his mother was unable to have any more children.

Despite being an only child, Leo never had a shortage of playmates in the village. The families in the surrounding houses were relatively large and he found himself with a number of surrogate siblings to compensate for those he, himself, would never have. It was far from a lonely life.

Life in the village wasn't always easy. Leo's family was far from wealthy and he had a great number of chores to do as he grew older. On top of that, he did any odd jobs he could to make a little extra money for his family. Still, they had it a little easier than many other families with only the three of them to take care of and Leo's childhood was a happy one. He had to work hard for the things he had, but he doesn't consider that to be a bad thing. His work-ethic is one of his best traits, if you ask him.

When Leo was 13, his family had the opportunity to move to the United States. He was opposed to the move at first, not wanting to leave behind his family and friends in Italy, but it didn't take him very long to adjust to life in New York City. He had always been a hard worker and a quick study, and he applied himself vigorously to the task of learning his new country's native tongue. He also spent a great deal of time exploring the city.

Living in America was very different. It was even more difficult to make ends meet in the big city, even with his parents both working good jobs. Real estate in New York was very expensive and Leo found himself having to work odd jobs to help out, much like he did in his native country. As soon as he was old enough, he found a job working in the restaurant of a family friend. His parents had always been close to the DePaolo's, who had always treated Leo like a part of the family, so it wasn't hard for him to get a job waiting and busing tables in the family restaurant.

He worked there part-time all through high school and continued his work there once he'd graduated and started to take college classes. He was more than ready to get out on his own, though, so he picked up a second job at one of the "nicer" restaurants in town. He didn't really care for working there, but he kept it up as long as he could, because he needed the money. Fortunately, a couple of years ago, a friend of a friend was opening a new restaurant that sounded promising. Leo managed to get a part-time job at Montagues where he is still employed.

Between his shifts at the DePaolo restaurant and Montagues, Leo is still taking college courses. It's been slow going, but he's very close to finishing his BA in Business. As much as he hates to leave either of his current employers, he's hoping to be able to find a better job once he's graduated. Ideally, he'd like to open a business of his own once he's managed to save up enough money to do so.

Personality: Hardworking. Friendly. Cheerful. Loyal. Ambitious. Easygoing. Reliable.
Leo may look imposing, but he's actually more like a large teddy bear, as his friends and family will readily tell you. He's much more likely to scoop you up into a bear hug than to actually hit you. As a matter of fact, he's not fond of violence in general. He'll defend himself if the need arises and he's certainly capable of holding his own in a brawl, but he'd prefer to avoid the need.

It's not surprising with the way he was raised that Leo has a good work ethic. He's ambitious and hard-working. He knows what he wants in life and he's not afraid to go after it. He might be working two part-time jobs right now, but he's also going to school part-time. He's working on getting a degree in business and he's been saving his money so that one day he can open a bar or restaurant of his own.

Leo is a great guy to have as your friend. He's a good listener and he's definitely dependable. He's the kind of guy who will come running to give you a ride home at 3am (not that he actually has a car of his own, but he'll definitely show up and make sure you get home safe, even if it means paying double cab or bus fare to do so). He's always happy to listen and give advice when his friends need it.

Physical Description: Leo is a large man. He stands at an impressive 6'5 and has a very muscular build. He keeps himself in shape with regular workouts and the occasion leisure game of basketball or football in one of the local parts.

Leo is definitely a casual sort of guy, especially when it comes to the way he dresses. He favors jeans and t-shirts when he's not in his work uniforms. His clothes are generally well-worn, too. He doesn't believe in spending a lot of money on clothing and he only buys himself new things when he absolutely needs them.

Preferred Body Model: Joe Manganiello

lenabee@me.com — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:13:03 GMT

Player Information
Name: Lena
Email: lenabee@me.com
AIM SN: macgirl50

Character Information
IJ Username: username
Link to the public info page: link
Name: Robert "Robbie" James Montgomery
Age: 16
Birthdate: March 18, 1995
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Occupation: High School Student.
Class: Upper Class.

Reincarnation: Lord Peter
Link to source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Peter_%28fairy_tale%29
Abilities: He has a soft spot for animals, especially cats. He can also understand what cats are saying when they meow at him, as though they are actually talking.

Personal History: Robbie is the only child of a somewhat older, wealthy couple who thought they wouldn't even be able to have kids. They had been trying for years and the specialists they saw were all telling them to adopt, but then their miracle came along in the form of Robbie. The pregnancy was definitely unexpected, but Nick and Evelyn couldn't have been happier to learn they were finally going to have the child they'd always wanted.

When they found out they were having a boy, the proud parents-to-be were even more thrilled. Nick had been worried there would be no one to inherit the large fortune he'd worked so hard to build for himself. Robbie coming along when he did was a blessing in more ways than one.

As a result, Robbie was incredibly spoiled from the time he was a baby. He was born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth. As a baby, he was constant being held and coddled. As he grew older, it still seemed that all he had to do was cry or otherwise express his displeasure and he would get his way. Even as he got too old to throw temper tantrums, he started to learn that the right amount of charm and manipulation could still earn him the things he wanted.

It wasn't any different when he started school. Robbie quickly became popular amongst the other kids in his age, because he knew just how to manipulate people into liking him. It wasn't that he wasn't genuinely friendly to them, of course. He was just good at getting his way, which made him a natural leader among his group of friends.

Robbie started playing sports at a young age and he loved it. Not only did he enjoy playing the game, but being a jock just seemed to add to his popularity. This was especially true as he neared puberty. The girls all seemed to like the jocks more than the other boys. Between his natural good looks and his athletic ability, Robbie was consider one of the best catches in his grade.

It was during this time that Hope Pitt first started to catch his eye. He flirted with her for awhile before anything happened between them. He even took her to a couple of dances in middle school. Eventually, though, he asked her to be his girlfriend. They've been going out for awhile now and things have been progressing horribly slowly if you ask him. He's definite ready to go beyond kissing, but the most she's let him to is grope her over her clothes a little.

Personality: Robbie is definitely something of a spoiled brat. He's very much used to getting his way. When he doesn't, he's just a little prone to throwing a quiet tantrum. He's smart enough to know that tantrums don't always work, though, and he's not above using a little charm and manipulation to get what he wants. This especially applies to girls. He adores his girlfriend, but he really wants to get laid. He's not entirely opposed to looking elsewhere, but he does care about the girl and he really wants it to be her. To him, there's nothing wrong with putting a little pressure on her. After all, he really believes what he's saying when he tells her that if she really loved him, she would be willing to do more than just kiss.

Although he is a spoiled brat, Robbie can be a pretty nice guy. He's friendly and he's charming. He's more than willing to go out of his way to help a friend in need. He can be a little snobby at times, but he doesn't mean to be. If anything, he feels kind of sorry for the less fortunate. He figures it must suck to not having money and everything you could possibly want. That definitely doesn't stop him from making fun of people right along with his friends, though, or from encouraging Joseph when he hits on some hot waitress.

Robbie is very much a follower. He's one of the popular kids and he likes being popular. He likes the reputation he's built for himself, which means he's willing to do pretty much anything to keep that rep. That means he's not above lying or even acting like kind of an ass if he thinks that's what people want and expect from him. If all the cool kids are doing it, he is, too. That's a part of why he's pushing Hope so hard for sex. Or at least a little more touching and stuff. It seems like all the guys are getting that kind of action (or at least they're claiming to!) and he doesn't want to be left out. Or made fun of because he's dating a girl who won't put out. He's confident that he'll be able to charm her into doing it soon, though.

Physical Description: Robbie is basically your average, all-american jock. He has a tall, athletic frame, blonde hair and blue eyes. He often smiles. He has a pair of adorable dimples. His overall appearance is that of a friendly and charming young man. Robbie knows it, too. He carries himself with a definite air of confidence.

Much to his parents chagrin, Robbie doesn't always dress the part of the proper little rich boy, though. He favors jeans and t-shirts to nicer clothing. His style is definitely preppy and his clothing are still designer, but he's not fond of dressing up when he doesn't have to. Still, he's the kind of guy who'll drop a few hundred dollars on a pair of running shoes without blinking. What? He totally needs them for basketball!

Preferred Body Model: Chord Overstreet
Example Images: 1 | 2 | 3

lenabee@me.com — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:31:53 GMT

Player Information
Name: Lena
Email: lenabee@me.com
AIM SN: macgirl50

Character Information
IJ Username: USERNAME
Link to the public info page: BIO
Name: Marcus Alan [LASTNAME]
Age: 25
Birthdate: March 7, 1986
Location: IDEK

Occupation: Unemployed
Class: Upper Middle

Reincarnation: IDK
Link to source:
Abilities: IDK

Personal History:
Marcus Alan [LASTNAME] came into the world in the spring of 1983, the first if two children born to a stable, though not overly affectionate couple, living in a modest home just outside of [CITY]. His father was a [OCCUPATION] and his mother a [OCCUPATION]. They weren't the most wealthy family out there, but they did well enough to get by.

Marcus was 6 when his little sister was born and he found he loved being an older brother. He helped him mom and dad with the baby, always wanting to hold her and play with her. As she grew older, he would sometimes grow weary of her constant attention and chattering, but it wasn't because he didn't love her to pieces.

A bright, inquisitive child, Marcus found that he enjoyed school. He did well in his classes and even made his fair share of friends.

While there was no one serious, Marcus did date a handful of girls while he was in school, but it wasn't until after graduation that he met Sarah. Marcus was instantly infatuated. He began to court her and soon they fell into a relationship that grew serious quickly. Within the year he was proposing and by his 24th birthday, they were expecting their first child together.

Marcus was so excited to be a father. The pregnancy hadn't been 100% planned, but he was ecstatic when she told him. The next several months were filled with so many plans for their baby and their future. Before they could welcome their child into the world, though, the unthinkable happened. A car accident claimed the life of his wife and unborn baby. Devastated by the loss of his wife and child, Marcus sunk into a depression. He became sullen and antisocial.

It's been about eight months now since Marcus' world was ripped apart and he's still nowhere near ready to move on. His inability to deal with his grief has cost him his job. He's living off his savings, avoiding the world and drinking far too much. Many of the people around him think he should have moved on with his life by now, but Marcus just can't see a way out of the depression he's fallen into.

Personality:
As a child, Marcus was quiet, but inquisitive. He has a bright mind and nearly always had a book in his hand from the time he could read. Learning has always come easily to him and he tends to absorb knowledge quickly.

Marcus loves mystery novels in particular. He enjoys figuring things out, which is probably a part of how he ended up working as a [JOB]. It was a job that suited his personality well. He's not athletic and during school he spent a good amount of time in the library. It seemed natural that he'd be doing some kind of research in his career once school was over with.

He is friendly when approached, but Marcus is fairly introverted. He's a quieter sort and can be quite moody at times. Marcus doesn't handle tragedy or disappointment well at all, as evidenced by his reaction to the loss his wife and unborn child.

When Marcus is in one of his broody moods, he likes to be alone. He'll find a hiding spot and sit there mulling over his thoughts, wallowing in his misery, until he's ready to face the world again. It's not fair to the people who care about him, but Marcus is a bit of an emotional retard and he doesn't know how to share his feelings with others.

Marcus is good with kids. He was really looking forward to being a father one day, but he just can't stomach the thought of doing it without the love of his life. Eventually, he'll move on and be a great dad, but right now he's still mourning Sarah and can't begin to picture a life with someone else.

Physical Description: Marcus stands at 6'0 and has a normal weight of about 180lbs, though he has definitely lost a noticeable amount of weight in the last several months. He wears his dark brown hair cut short and he is normally very well groomed. Lately, though, he's let himself go a little more. He goes days without shaving, his hair has grown longer and his general appearance is a lot less polished than it used to be.

Preferred Body Model: Henry Cavill

lenabee@me.com — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:20:20 GMT

About You
Name: Lena
Email: lenabee@me.com
AIM name: macgirl50
RP Experience: lots of tons
Did you read the rules and the FAQ? ~~no, why would I do that?~~ yes

About The Character
QUICK ANSWERS
Name: Amanda Celeste Brocklehurst
Journal:
House & Graduation Year: 1998 Ravenclaw
Occupation: Hogwarts Student
Allegiance: While she isn't aware of the existence of the DA, she'd be on their side if she was in the know. Sort of. Mandy doesn't understand the purist attitude. She loves people no matter what their background and thinks it's silly to judge someone for something beyond their control. She's not very vocal about it, though, preferring to appear neutral and keep out of trouble.
Blood Status: Halfblood
Birthday & Other Important Dates: November 5th, 1979
PB: Ginnifer Goodwin
Image Link: http://asylums.insanejournal.com/quibblercons/4146.html

LONG ANSWERS
Appearance: Average height, standing at about 5'5 and average build. Mandy has a slender, athletic frame that is kept in shape by regular exercise. She favors casual clothing - comfort over style - and almost always wears a smile.
Likes & Dislikes:

LIKES: Literature, running, Quidditch, nature/camping.
DISLIKES: Cramped spaces, licorice, empty bookshelves.

Personality: Mandy has always been the friendly, bubbly sort of girl most people find easy to get on with. Her curious nature made it obvious why she was sorted into Ravenclaw, but she was always friendly with those outside her house, too, having a friendly smile for any who might approach her. She loved to socialize and still would to this day if there was much of it to be done. Mandy is very much a people person. She likes being up on the latest gossip and trends.

Rather than being one of those simpering girly girls, Mandy is a big lover of nature. Camping, hiking, etc are some of her favorite past times and she hates being cooped up indoors for long. She loves flying for the freedom it gives her. She likes the weightless feeling she gets on a broom and the way the wind whips through her hair. She really loves playing Quidditch a lot and will miss it when she's done from school if she doesn't end up on a pro team.

Mandy is a loyal, understanding friend to have. A Ravenpuff at heart, she values her friends and family and there is little she wouldn't do for them. She's not a very patient sort, but she's always willing to listen to a friend in need and she likes to think she gives pretty good advice, especially in matters of the heart. Her mother writes trashy romance novels, so of course she's an expert at such things!
Relationships:

MOTHER: Samantha Brocklehurst, schoolteacher.
FATHER: Edmund Brocklehurst, bookstore owner.

SIBLINGS: 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

CLOSE FRIENDS: Other Claws in her year; to be plotted further in-game.

EX-BOYFRIENDS: Also to be plotted in-game. Nothing serious.

Background: Mandy was born one of six children to a magical couple who is obviously still very much in love, even to this day. Those close to the Brocklehursts often like to joke that you would think they would know about the various methods of preventing babies, but the truth is that their large family has always been a very happy one and Mandy grew up surrounded by people who loved and adored her, which is never a bad thing.

It was no surprise when she received her Hogwarts letter at 11. Both of her parents are magical, so it was something expected and Mandy had been showing little signs of magic since the age of three, anyway. It was no surprise, either, when she was sorted into Ravenclaw. Even at 11, Mandy was already a bookworm and her frequent explorations around the neighborhood often got her into trouble. There were Muggles and Magical folks alike in their neighborhood and that fascinated Mandy. She wanted to know why they were different. She wanted to know everything about the Muggle things that she didn't have growing up. Their sports, especially, fascinated her and she begged and pleaded her way into a large collection of Muggle books long before her own schooling began.

Hogwarts was amazing for her. It was beyond anything her parents or older siblings could have described and she was fascinated. Mandy quickly soaked up everything Hogwarts had to offer her, excelling in many of her classes and working hard to keep up in the others. As a magical child, she'd grown up loving Quidditch, of course, but she was blown away by her first flying lesson all the same. Mandy was a natural on a broom and she was instantly taken with the freeing feeling being on a broomstick gave her. There was nothing like it.

After being stuck as an alternate her second year, Mandy finally nabbed an open Chaser position in her third. Ecstatic owls home soon followed, along with begging her parents for her very own broom. They relented, though she was forced to spend her holidays working it off in her dad's shop. She didn't mind, though. It was easily one of her favorite places to spend her time, anyway.

She also started to really notice the blokes at school in her third year. Mandy has never been exactly boy crazy, but she developed a crush on one of her best friends, Terry Boot. She went out with a couple of other guys, but she always hoped he would notice her as something other than just a sister-like-best-friend. In their fourth year, she thought she'd gotten her wish. They went to the Yule Ball together and had a GREAT time. She even found the courage to try and snog him after the dance. Unfortunately, the relationship wasn't meant to be. Mandy's ego is still a little bruised from that, but she loves Terry too much to let it affect their friendship.

As far as the growing conflict between the good guys and the Death Eaters, Mandy was one of those students who tried really hard to deny that You Know Who could and would come back. She tried just as hard to deny the evidence that he was back and gaining more and more power. It was stupid and selfish and cowardly of her, but as long as no one she personally knew wasn't effected, she could carry on with her own life, focusing on Quidditch and friends and family and all of that. Even when Umbridge took over for Dumbledore, she found it was easy enough to get by so long as she kept her head down and minded herself.

As hard as she's tried, though, it's getting harder and harder to deny the obvious and she's scared. It doesn't help that her parents are obviously worried. She's overheard long fights between them over whether Hogwarts really is the safest place for their children, whether to just keep her at home or even go into hiding. Mandy doesn't want that. She wants to go back and finish her last year with her friends. She still believes that Dumbledore can keep them all safe. She only hopes that he agrees.
Plot Intentions: I don't have anything set planned at this point, but I'd love to just throw her at random people and see what happens.

SAMPLES
Sample Journal Entry: (this is from another game, but it's still Mandy)
I absolutely love this time of year. The flat's all decorated with the windows charmed to twinkle all sorts of pretty colours and I've a tree put up and I've baked so many different cakes and things. I'm not fantastic at it, but I think they turned out pretty well. I've even managed to do a lot of my shopping, though, of course, I have more to do.

Remember how amazing Hogwarts used to look at Christmas time? It seems like such a long time ago, doesn't it?

[Private]

It still feels so strange to think that I am actually married and to Andrew Kirke. Amanda Kirke. It still feels so strange to say or to write. He's very handsome and I know it could be worse, but it still feels so strange.

[/Private]

I think I need to invest in more books. I've read everything I have and I feel like finding something new. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Sample Third Person RP: old sample from Wished :P

app: benjamine kane jr: lifeaswemodit (ij)

lenabee@me.com — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:20:58 GMT

Benjy Kane

"quote/lyrics"

basics.
Name: Benjamin Matthew Kane
Nicknames: Little Ben to his family, Ben or Benjy. His preferred nickname is Benjy.
Age: 17
Birthdate: September 11, 1993

Occupation: High School Senior
Class: Upper Class

appearance.
Despite the insistence of his family on referring to him as "Little Ben," he a far from small. Benjy has always been tall for his age and currently stands at 6'1". He's not what you would call chunky, but he does have a little bulk to him. Benjy is an athlete and it shows plainly in his physique. If he's a little vain about his appearance, he has a right to be.

His style of dress is casual - worn jeans and t-shirts most of the time - but he does dress up when the occasion calls for it. He's always come off as older than he actually is. When he was 13, he looked closer to 16. Now that he's nearing 18, he could easily pass for being in his early twenties. It makes buying beer a lot easier than it would be if he had to convince someone older to buy it for him.

personality.
Benjy is not nearly as studious as his namesake was, but he's also not quite as much of a troublemaker, not unless you count the kind of trouble his charming smile and easygoing nature tends to get him into with the girls. He doesn't mind that sort of trouble, though, and those who know him will tell you that he's a good kid with a good head on his shoulders... most of the time.

Much like his uncle Matt, Benjy has lived and breathed football since he was old enough to hold one. He's dabbled in other sports - with honorary uncles who were into basketball and baseball, it was hard not to - but football has always been his biggest passion. He loves the game more than just about anything. His grades are decent enough, but it's probably football that will get him into college and be his ticket to the future.

Benjy is a pretty easygoing, laid back young man. There isn't a whole lot that really fazes him much. He doesn't have an extremely quick temper. He might have been a little dramatic when he was younger, but it's easy to be dramatic when your parents are taking away your iPod so you can't Facebook with your girlfriends round the clock. By and large, though, not much really fazes him. He's generally very chill. He's fairly protective of his little brother and his cousins, though. Trying to hurt one of them is one of the few guaranteed ways to really piss him off.

history.
Ben is the first of two boys born to Ben and Libby Kane. Most would consider his family relatively small in size if they didn't count his many cousins. With Matt having and handful of brothers and sisters and them having kids of their own, Benjy has never had a shortage of playmates. Out of all of his cousins, he's closest to Danny, but he loves all of his extended family to pieces and has always been a little protective of them.

It would be an understatement to say that Benjy wasn't exactly planned. Truth be told, his parents weren't even exclusively together when he was conceived. This was not a story he got to hear until fairly recently and he can't help being amused by it. Whatever their relationship in the past, though, Benjy's parents are very much in love. A little too much, if you ask him. They're always making googly eyes at each other and being entire too affectionate in front of him. Like any kid wants to know their parents still have an active sex life. Or ever did. Ew!

When Benjy was almost 3, his parents informed him that he was going to be a big brother. Ben wasn't exactly thrilled at first. Having to occasionally share his mom and dad's attention with his two younger cousins was bad enough. He warmed up to the idea, though, and by the time his little brother made it into the world, he was really excited.

Not long after that, Benjy started school and he quickly made friends with the other kids. Benjy was a sociable, outgoing little boy who liked to talk a little too much in class. His parents couldn't fault him for that, of course, but they eventually managed to convince him that he should wait for socializing until he wasn't sitting in a classroom. It didn't put a damper on the young boy's social life, though, and it seemed like there were constantly other kids over at the Kane's or vice versa.

It was inevitable that Benjy would be signed up for pee wee football just as soon as he was old enough and he loved it. Being bigger than most of the other boys his age, he usually ended up playing defense, but he didn't mind. He actually kind of liked tackling people. Benjy was raised to be too much of a gentleman to want to hit people on purpose otherwise, but it was pretty cool knocking people to the ground in the game. He stayed with the sport all the way through grade school and middle school and when he got to high school, he tried out for his team and made it easily. He was one of the few guys in his class as a freshman who actually got to start in a few games.

Benjy's grades have never been great, but he's done well enough to get by. Every once in awhile he'll catch a disapproving look from his dad when he brings home a string of C's with a few B's added in. He works hard enough to do that well, at least. Benjy knows if he doesn't pass his classes, he doesn't get to play football, so he makes sure he does pass. In truth, he's a pretty smart kid. He's just often distracted by other things. Girls, footballs, hanging out with his buddies. Only a crazy person would rather study. Besides, he's sure he'll get a football scholarship to college and will someday play in the NFL like his Uncle Matt. Getting perfect grades doesn't seem all that important in the grand scheme of things.

Mun: Lena || dejavroom
AIM: macgirl50
Email: lenabee@me.com
PB: charlie hunnam

app: hermione granger: keeplivingmods (IJ)

lenabee@me.com — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:50:02 GMT

about you.

NAME: Lena
AGE: A couple of decades past 17. :)
BIRTHDAY: February 11th.
AIM: macgirl50
EMAIL: lenabee@me.com
TIME ZONE: EST
CDJ: lena/dejavroom
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: See current list @ dejavroom. I've been roleplaying since 2005.
CHARACTER JOURNAL: JOURNALNAME

character basics

FULL NAME: Hermione Jean Granger
NICKNAMES: Those very close to her can get away with 'Mione. She's also been called Hermy, but she hates the name.
AGE: 27
BIRTHDAY: 19 September 1979
FORMER HOUSE & YEARS: Gryffindor 1991-1999* She took her 7th year late, but her first 6 years were with the other class of '98 students.
EXTRACURRICULARS: Founder of S.P.E.W. and Prefect for her 6th and 7th Years. She probably would have made Head Girl if she had done her 7th Year properly.
BLOOD: Muggleborn.
OCCUPATION:
SEXUAL ORIENTATION: ~~Ron~~ Heterosexual.
MARITAL STATUS: Engaged to Ronald Weasley.
SONG: What is your characters theme song?
FONT: Pea Alicia Script

personality

DETAILED PERSONALITY: At first impression, Hermione is intelligent and a bit of a know-it-all. She doesn't mean to be bossy and overbearing, but it tends to be how she comes across. Really, she's just always felt a need to prove herself and to be the best. Always having the answer - and speaking up loudly when she does - is just one way she has of showing that she's capable of anything.

In reality, Hermione is bossy, determined, brilliant, logical, curious and downright fierce. Once you have earned her friendship, it's yours for good. Sometimes her fierce temper will get in the way, but it never lasts forever. She cares too much for the people in her life to stay angry forever and she's not likely to completely give up on a friend even when they have wronged her.

It's probably not obvious, but Hermione is a little bit insecure. It's nothing her parents ever said or did, but she's always have an insatiable need to prove herself - to study harder, work harder, be better. When you add that to her natural curiosity, you get a girl who is virtually a walking encyclopedia.

Hermione isn't your typical girly girl at all. Oh, she definitely has girl emotions and a tendency to act quite like a girl, but she's not good with clothes or fashion or makeup. She's that girl most boys overlook, or so she thought until she caught Viktor Krum's eye. All the same, Viktor and Ronald are the only boys who ever expressed much interest and that's perfectly fine with her. She's never really wanted anyone but Ron, anyway.

FIRST IMPRESSION: Bossy, know-it-all.
LIKES: Sweets, books, Ron.
DISLIKES: Cruelty towards animals and creatures, inequality, bullying.
HABITS: She bites her nails.
HOBBIES: Reading, knitting.

appearance

DETAILED APPEARANCE: Hermione's most distinguishing feature is her extremely curly, extremely unruly hair. She's of average height and build, slender but not athletic in the slightest. She favors casual clothing and her appearance tends to be a little mussed. Living in the dungeons doesn't exactly make it easy to stay well-groomed.

HEIGHT: Around 5'6"
WEIGHT: About 130 lbs
EYES: Brown
HAIR: Brown and bushy.
TYPICAL SCENT: Natural with a hint of light floral perfume.
TYPICAL STYLE: Very casual. Hermione favors jeans and t-shirts.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Bushy, unruly hair. She had buck teeth when she was younger, but that was corrected after she had to have her teeth shrunk when she was hit by a hex.
PLAYED BY: Tamsin Egerton (first choice), Anne Hathaway (second choice)

history

DETAILED HISTORY: Hermione was born the only child of Edward and Rosalie Granger in a quiet little neighborhood Hampstead. As their first and only child, she was definitely a bit spoiled and doted upon. Between her parents and grandparents, she was never without attention or affection and she certainly grew up knowing how it felt to be truly loved.

Her parents were a little strict with her, particularly about her diet, but that was to be expected from a pair of dentists. Hermione was never allowed to eat sweets or do anything else that would be bad for her teeth. It wasn't something she really missed, though. She'd sneak to occasional sweets from friends at school as she grew older, but she was perfectly okay with following her parents' wishes most of the time.

From the time she was a young child, Hermione was curious and adventurous. She was a stickler for the rules, but that didn't stop her from trying and learning everything she could. She took plenty of art, dance and music lessons as a small child and she spent her spare time exploring the neighborhood as far as she was allowed and reading every book she could get her hands on. She was 5 when she got her first little chemistry set and other educational toys followed shortly after. Her parents wanted to encourage her sharp mind and they had the means to do so.

There were odd little quirks that were quickly dismissed both by Hermione and her parents. They told themselves it was merely a vivid imagination when Hermione started to show her first signs of magical ability and Hermione didn't argue otherwise. She was sure there was something more to it, but she didn't want her parents to think she was mad or something. She was sharp enough to recognize that people who thought they could do magic usually ended up locked up.

Life went on as normal, but Hermione started to read everything about magic she could get her hands on. It wasn't much in the Muggle world, of course, but it brought her some degree of comfort to feel that she was working towards learning what was going on. Then right after her eleventh birthday, she received her Hogwarts letter. It should have been a shock, but Hermione felt relieved more than anything. Here was an explanation for the things she could do. Rather than wait until her first term was about to start, Hermione went to London as soon as she could to get her school things and spent a great deal of her spare time in the coming months reading everything she could about Hogwarts and about the magical world in general.

Hogwarts was full of more adventure than one should properly expect in a lifetime. Hermione didn't exactly make friends right away - she was too much of a know-it-all and very bossy - but after they rescued her from a troll in the girls' bathroom, it was impossible not to make friends with Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley. Before the end of the term, she would consider them her very best mates, especially after the three of them worked together to save the sorceror's stone from falling into the wrong hands.

The adventures only grew more and more dangerous as the years wore on and Hermione was consistently in fear for her own life as well as Harry and Ron's. She was terrified something would happened to one or all of them, she was terrified Voldemort would come back. She didn't let that fear control, her, though, even as things did happen to them all. She found herself petrified by a basilisk, Harry nearly had his soul sucked out by Dementors, Ron broke his leg and learned his beloved pet was actually a Death Eater in disguise. Scariest by far, though, was when Harry's name was pulled from the Goblet of Fire. Not only did she have to contend with the likelihood that Harry would get himself killed, but she was caught in the middle of a stupid fight between him and Ron. It was completely ridiculous.

Hermione was appalled when no one wanted to believe Voldemort was back after Harry came back from through the maze with Cedric's body. After that, after Harry going to trial for protecting himself and his cousin from Demontors and that awful Umbridge woman being sicced on Hogwarts, something needed to be done. Harry teaching them and their peers defense was only logical and she set to work finding a way to keep it all secret. Soon enough, Dumbledore's Army was born. Hermione had always been a little weaker in Defense Against the Dark Arts than her other subjects, but thanks to Harry she got a lot better at it. Good enough to survive the skirmish at the Department of Mysteries, anyway. Somehow, she even managed to sit O.W.L.s and do reasonably well in the middle of all of it, too.

In her 6th year, Hermione was determined to keep up in her studies - N.E.W.T.s were right around the corner! She was just as determined to help Harry, too, of course. It made her angry when he constantly did better than her in Potions, but especially because he was using that stupid Half Blood Prince's book. She was honestly worried for him and who could blame her? In the end, she'd like to have said she told him so, but she held her tongue. After all, when all was said and done that year, Dumbledore was gone and the contents of a book hardly seemed important in comparison. She also was able to forget how angry she'd been with Ron all year in the aftermath of all of that. She'd been hopelessly jealous of Lavender when he'd snogged her, realizing consciously for perhaps the first time that she wanted it to be him even though she'd been entertaining thoughts of more than friendship with him since fourth year. None of that mattered in the end, though. It was Ron's hand she wanted to hold at Dumbledore's funeral and that was all that really felt important at the time.

It was a given that she'd be at Harry and Ron's side the following year as they hunted Horcruxes. Before she could do that, though, she had to do the hardest thing she's ever done to this day - wipe her parents memories of her and send them away. It was hard to do, but she knew it was necessary. Shortly after that, she apparated to the Burrow - it was convenient being of age to do so - and it felt better being with Ron and his family. By the time it was time to collect Harry from the Dursleys, she was better able to focus on what needed to be done. She spent the interim weeks planning and preparing, packing away the things they would need. When she and the boys found themselves on the run, she was prepared.

When she looks back on it from today, Hermione isn't entirely sure how they did it all - stayed alive, escaped Death Eaters time and again, destroyed the Horcruxes. She's not sure how she kept it together when it seemed as though Harry was dead. She's not even sure why she picked that moment in the Room of Requirement to kiss Ron, but she's never for a second regretted doing so. Hermione and Ron have had a rocky road, but she hasn't regretted a moment of it - except for maybe all the times she's flipped out on him over something stupid and nearly lost him as a result. No matter what cold feet she gets from time to time, she couldn't be happier that they're about to be married.

family

FATHER: Edward Granger, Dentist. Close, but not exceedingly so. Hermione loves her parents dearly, but she's always been very independent.
MOTHER: Rosalie Granger, Dentist. Close, but not exceedingly so. Hermione loves her parents dearly, but she's always been very independent.
SIBLINGS: None.
OTHER: Harry isn't strictly family, but Hermione will always consider him like a brother to her. She's also soon to be related to all the Weasleys through marriage.

questions

WHAT TO DO: Please Answer at least SIX of these questions in first person. Imagine your character took Veritaserum and must answer everything honestly.

ARE YOUR REAL MOTIVATIONS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU TELL OTHERS?: Occasionally, but not very often. I am usually straightforward about what I want.

DO YOU HAVE ANY DEEP, DARK SECRETS IN THE PAST THAT MAY COME BACK TO HAUNT YOU?: Not that I am aware of!

DO YOU LOVE OR HATE ONE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IN PARTICULAR?: I don't. I love all my family members equally.

WHAT IS YOUR CLOTHING'S STYLE OR LEVEL OF SOPHISTICATION?: Non-existent? I wouldn't know style if it walked up and bit me. I like to be comfortable.

IF SOMEONE CROSSED YOUR PATH, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?: I suppose it depends on who that someone was.

WHO DO YOU TRUST, IN GENERAL?: Ron and Harry.

WHO MIGHT BE CONVINCED TO SELL YOU OUT?: Probably a lot of people.

WHAT ARE YOUR GENERAL REACTION TO AN ATTRACTIVE MEMBER OF THE OPPOSITE SEX WHO LETS YOU KNOW THEY ARE AVAILABLE?: Unless his name is Ron Weasley, I'm prett

writing samples

FIRST-PERSON SAMPLE:
These are samples from another game. I hope that's okay!

I'm am not overly fond of how drafty the castle is this time of year. I'm going to have to find the time to knit myself a sweater. Perhaps some warmer socks, as well.

[Private to Ronald Weasley]

I know it's been some time since I've been in touch, but I do think we should speak privately and soon. Let's compare our schedules and see when we can find the time for a private conversation.

[/Private]

[Private to Violet Boardman]

How are you adjusting, dear? I know it can be a bit unsettling when you first arrive, so don't be afraid to ask me any questions you have. You want to be careful about what you say or ask in front of them.

[/Private]

THIRD-PERSON SAMPLE: In-Progress thread at another game.

app: tiffany hartman: mouseracemods

lenabee@me.com — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:36:57 GMT

Tiffany Hartman

NAME: Tiffany Michelle Hartman
AGE/BIRTHDAY: 14; February 26, 1996
GRADE: 9th Grade (Freshman)
CLASS: Upper Class. Fairly well-liked, but she wouldn't consider herself one of the "popular kids."

FAMILY:

Father - Kevin Hartman
Mother - Patricia Hartman
Aaron Hartman (17) - Older brother
Kira Hartman (16) - Older sister

Tiffany may not be the hyper, social kid her siblings are, but she gets along with them and her parents quite well.

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual, though it's not like she's has much opportunity with either gender.
ACTIVITIES: Extracurricular activities, charities, etc your character is involved in.

APPEARANCE: Tiffany is a slender girl who stands at about 5'6. Unlike many girls her age, she is completely happy with her build - she is neither too thin nor too chunky. She watches what she eats, but it's not out of a desire to be thin. She merely prefers healthier foods. Junk food is something she simply hasn't acquired much of a taste for.

Tiffany wears her naturally red hair in a cute, simple cut to goes just to her shoulders. Her hair has a natural wave to it and most mornings she doesn't bother doing anything fancy with it. She's never needed to be the center of attention, so while she does care about her appearance, she doesn't spend a lot of time on it. Dragging a brush through her hair and putting on the closest clean and unwrinkled outfit works just fine for her in the mornings.
PLAYED BY: Rachel Thevenard

LIKES: Reading, baking, art, camping, volleyball.

DISLIKES: Junk food (I know, weird, right?), board games, being the center of attention.

STRENGTHS: Intelligent, kind, considerate, compassionate, perceptive.

WEAKNESSES: Clumsy, stutters when she's nervous, socially awkward.

DETAILED PERSONALITY: Tiffany is a sweet, quiet girl who is friendly enough when approached, but definitely doesn't go out of her way to socialize. It's probably not surprising that she gives off the impression of being a little shy. Truthfully, though, Tiffany is just quiet and she's content to stay on the sidelines while her more outgoing siblings getting most of the attention.

It's not that she hates people. Tiffany just has hobbies that lend themselves to solitude: art, reading, cooking, camping. She values her alone time when she can get it, which isn't very often, because with siblings like Aaron and Kira, she's often being dragged out whether she wants to be or not.

Tiffany is certainly not the athlete her brother is. If anything, she's a little on the clumsy side. She does enjoy playing volleyball during the summers, despite the fact that she's jammed more fingers than she can count and suffered various other injuries.

She also loves to cook and spends a lot of time in the kitchen with her mom whether she's helping to make dinner or baking a batch of cookies. She doesn't eat the things she bakes very often, but it's something she enjoys doing all the same.

Tiffany is something of a health food nut. She's never really liked junk food all that much and she'd much rather munch of fruits and vegetables than pig out on chips and candy bars.

When it comes to boys, Tiffany doesn't have much experience. Or any at all, really. She's not worried about that, though. She knows she's not the kind of girl boys really notice, anyway.

HISTORY:
Kevin Hartman is a well respected and famous actor that has been in many movies. He met Patricia on the set of one of his movies. Patricia was dropping off a set of clothes for the movie that her mother had designed. She had pushed open a door and clocked Kevin in the face. Luckily for him he didn't receive much harm to his face except for a bloody nose. She felt AWFUL. Kevin tried to assure her that he was fine but he didn't mind her attentiveness. After she'd left he tracked down her name and contact information. He sent her flowers with a note asking her out. It was quick romance and in a short amount of time they were married.

A year and a half after they were married they had their first child, Aaron James. Shortly after he was born they discovered they were expecting again. This time though it was a girl, Kira. Two years later, Tiffany, was born, completing the Hartman family.

Tiffany has always been the odd girl out in the Hartman clan, in a manner of speaking. Where her siblings have always been outgoing and energetic, Tiffany was a quieter child. She tended to keep to her own company and preferred reading a book or playing with her dolls when she was small to getting out in the yard or hanging out with the other kids her age in the neighborhood. This wasn't something Kira allowed often, of course. Tiffany's big sister was always dragging her off on adventures and Tiffany was always to tenderhearted to admit she kind of just wanted to stay home. She'd come home with scrapes and broken bones and swear that next time she was going to refuse, but somehow that was forgotten in the midst of Kira's hyper insistence that they go do something fun.

As she's grown up a little bit more, Tiffany has gotten better at asserting herself, but she's still the quiet little bookworm she always was. She's more studious by far than either or her siblings and she's not very good in social situations. Generally speaking, she prefers a good book to a loud party, not that it stops Kira from insisting she go with her anyway. It's not so bad, anyway. She has to admit that she does usually end up having a good time, at least.

First two paragraphs taken from footballjock with permission.

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OOC Info
PLAYER NAME: Lena.
EMAIL: lenabee@me.com.
AIM/OTHER: macgirl50.

app: roger: onceuponamodly (ij)

lenabee@me.com — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:38:37 GMT

Player Information
Name: Lena
Email: lenabee@me.com
AIM SN: macgirl50

Character Information
IJ Username: journal
Link to the public info page: bio link
Name: Roger Alexander Dixon
Age: 25
Birthdate: September 4, 1985
Location: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Operations Assistant for the Lakers
Class: Growing up, middle class. Currently, his job keeps him closer to upper class, but he doesn't really live like he has a lot of money.

Reincarnation: Jack Be Nimble
Link to source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Be_Nimble
Abilities: He's extremely good and a high jumper.

Personal History: Roger was the first child born to Elisabeth and Alexander Dixon on a cool fall day in Los Angeles, California, where he has lived his entire life. He was an only child for the first 10 years of his existence, but by the time he'd learned to walk, he'd found his fair share of surrogate siblings in the other children in his neighborhood. Even at that age, he was friendly and popular.

Between his natural curiosity and sense of adventure, there wasn't much Roger didn't get into as a kid. Broken bones, explorations of places he'd both been instructed to stay away from. Roger liked to claim that his friends were a bad influence on him, but the truth was that they influenced one another, as friends tend to do.

When Roger was 10 years old, his younger sister Lily came along. He took to being a big brother as naturally as breathing, always doting on the little girl. Roger was a big help with the baby, always offering to watch her so his parents could do other things. He changed diapers and fed her bottles. Unsurprisingly, he's good with children as a result. He even did a little babysitting in his preteen years to earn a little extra money.

Roger was a smart kid, but his grades didn't always reflect that once he'd started school. For Roger, school was more for socializing than learning things. He made friends easily and was often reprimanded for talking to his peers when he should have been paying attention in class. It evened out a little bit by the time he reached middle school, though. Roger learned to settle down and focus when he needed to focus, at least enough to make decent grades.

Girls were discovered not long after. Not that Roger didn't know about girls, but as he entered his teen years, girls became much more interesting to him. Roger was one of those guys who had a lot of girlfriends. None of his relationships seemed to last very long, but he did his best to treat the girls well, even if the truth was that there was always someone else he wanted to be with.

Kimberly was that girl. She was the girl. Roger has been in love with Kim since the moment he met her and he spent the entirety of his adolescence chasing after her. Unfortunately for Roger, Kim spent the entirety of their adolescence playing hard to get. No matter how many times he asked her out, she always told him no. Roger acted like it didn't bother him and he distracted himself by dating a large portion of their peers, but a part of him always hoped he'd wear her down one day.

It wasn't until he was in his first year of college that he realized that dream of Kim saying yes for once. It had almost become a joke at that point - Roger asking her out even though he knew she'd turn him down - and he was floored when she actually agreed to go on a date with him. The date was fantastic, of course, and the two of them have been dating ever since. Roger even asked her to move in with him shortly after she finished high school, but things haven't really progressed past that point. They finished school and moved on to the "real world," with Roger getting a job as the Operations Assistant for the LA Lakers, but he's been content with the way things are for the past few years and doesn't see the need to rush past the place they're in. Somehow, his contentment with the status quo has made the normally intelligent Roger oblivious to all the hints Kim has dropped that maybe - just maybe - he should think about making an honest woman of her.

Personality: Roger is, first and foremost, a shameless flirt. It could be blamed on his good looks, but Roger has had a knack for charming the ladies since he hit puberty, if not before, and he can't quite help himself. He flirts effortlessly, sometimes without even realizing he's doing it. After all, he's a naturally friendly bloke and when he's chatting up a pretty girl, flashing his dimples at her just comes naturally.

That's not to say Roger doesn't have his share of male friends, too, because he does. He finds that he has more in common with the other jocks in his peer group, but Roger is the sort who is friendly with a lot of people. Granted, he does have his bias for and against certain houses, but house bias aside, Roger is a pretty easygoing and friendly young man.

For a quick-witted young man, academics aren't exactly Roger's strong suit. It isn't that he isn't smart, though. There are just so many more pleasant things to be done at Hogwarts than schoolwork and he finds himself easily distracted by things like girls and sports. It earns him Bs and Cs in lessons that would be an easy A if he would just apply himself.

Outside of school, though, Roger was an extremely hard worker. He always had chores to do around the house growing up and it bred a strong work ethic in him. Roger more than pulls his weight when it comes to his job and to things that need to be done around the house. He's also always been an early riser as a result of all the chores he had to do as a kid, often up with the sun, if not before.

Physical Description: Roger is tall and athletic with thick hair that he wears a little on the shaggy side and a friendly, confident smirk that makes it hard not to have just a little bit of s crush on him. Or to hate him. One of those things.

He has a warm, easy smile and a generally laid back appearance. Roger likes to think he's an approachable sort of guy. He doesn't put a lot of effort into his appearance, but he doesn't really have to. He pulls off the casual, tousled look rather well.

Preferred Body Model: Jason Behr

app: ella: moderatus (IJ)

lenabee@me.com — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:09:02 GMT

OUT OF CHARACTER
Name: Lena
Age: 37
AIM/E-mail:lenabee@me.com/macgirl50
Timezone: EST
Experience: Lots upon lots! dejavroom
Proof of Activity: bookishnclever and wilkesism
Intended Journal:
How did you find us? N/A, already in game.

CHARACTER
Name: Ella [Middle] Lestrange
Age/Birthdate: 17
Bloodline: Pure as Pure can be.
Allegiance: Her family/Death Eaters.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Family:

Parents: Bellatrix and Rodolphus Lestrange;
Siblings: Vera and Pollux;
Aunts and Uncles: Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy, Andromeda and Ted Tonks, Alecto and Rabastan Lestrange, Amycus Carrow;
Cousins: Sirius Black, Regulus Black, Draco Malfoy and Nymphadora Tonks.

STUDENT
Residence: Private Room.
Assigned Servant: None at present.
Preferred Servant No preference.

Appearance: Petite with dark hair and blue eyes. She most closely resembles her mother in her appearance. Ella keeps a neat and tidy appearance most of the time and tries to come across as the proper lady she was raised to be, even if that's not an accurate picture. She still has an insane desire to please her mother, however impossible that might prove, and it's something that is reflected in her outward appearance.
PB: Christina Ricci

Personality: At first glance, Ella is the proper, perfectly groomed young lady she was raised to be. Being the daughter of Bellatrix and Rodolphus Lestrange means that certain behaviors are expected of her and she does her best to be the dutiful daughter, even if it has never gotten her anywhere with them. They loved her well enough when she was very young, she supposes, but Pollux came along and he was the son they'd always wanted. There was absolutely no way she could measure up, but that hasn't stopped her from trying all the same.

The Ella known to her closest friends is sarcastic, witty and resourceful. She has a knack for acquiring things, whether it be alcohol, smokes or black market potions. She knows what a useful skill it is, too, of course, and doesn't not mind using it to her advantage. After all, it's amazing what one will do for such things.

Ella is certainly her parents child. She believes firmly in the purist ideals she was raised on. As far as she is concerned, being born into a good and proper family makes her better than everyone else. After all, her mother is the voice of the Dark Lord. It doesn't get much more prestigious than that.

Special Abilities: Borderline Metamorph. She's not a full Metamorph like her cousin Nymphadora, but she does have the ability to change minor aspects of her appearance - like eye and hair color - at will.

History: (At least three or four decent paragraphs.)

app: alicia: onceuponamodly (ij)

lenabee@me.com — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:10:45 GMT

Player Information
Name: Lena
Email: lenabee@me.com
AIM SN: macgirl50

Character Information
IJ Username: lovednymph
Link to the public info page: Link.
Name: Alicia Danielle Watson. Also called "Al" or "Als"
Age: 15
Birthdate: July 7, 1995
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Occupation: High School Sophomore
Class: Lower Middle Class. Alicia isn't exactly starving, but her family has to work really hard for the things they have and there aren't a lot of luxuries in the Watson household.

Reincarnation: Eurydice
Link to source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurydice
Abilities: She is deathly allergic to snake bites.

Personal History: For as long as Alicia can remember, it's always just been her and her mom. Oh, her dad would try and send money now and then which was promptly put away into a college fund that Al has no idea about, but for the most part it was just the two of them. It's something Alicia is more of less content with. Sure, there was a part of her that wished for a regular family - two parents who loved each other and her, more money to buy all the things she wanted. Alicia's mom works really hard, but there were things they simply had to go without - designer clothing, the latest toys. She didn't always understand when she was younger, but now that she's a little older she gets it. Still, it doesn't make it that much easier when her classmates are talking about big shopping trips and expensive vacations. She goes to school with kids who have iPod Touches and smart phones while she's lucky to have the crappy little flip phone her mom got her when she was 13. It's being held together with duct tape, but it still works well enough when she needs it to.

Alicia has never been one of the most popular kids around, but she does have a fair few friends. Sometimes they get frustrated with her inability to always do things with them. She's one of those girls who actually hates shopping and she works part time to earn a little spending money - babysitting and odd jobs, mainly, since she's only 15 - so she's not always free to go to parties or do whatever else her friends want to do when they want to do it. She's a little sensitive about it, which makes her prone to bicker over it easily and in truth, it probably bothers her more than it does them, but either way, it's often an argument waiting to happen, especially with her boyfriend and her friends who don't understand what it's like to not have money.

Financial woes aside, Alicia hasn't had a completely unhappy childhood. She and her mom are pretty close. Alicia has one of those cool moms who she can talk to about anything. Boys, sex - no subject is really taboo and she's never felt like there were parts of her life she had to keep hidden. They're almost more like sisters than parent and child in some ways.

Her mom has started dating in the past few years and Alicia isn't sure how she feels about it. For the first time, she's hiding something from her mom and it's putting a slight strain on her. She's telling herself it's not like her mom is serious about any one guy and it's nothing to worry about, so there's no need to bother her with her feelings on the subject.

Personality: Alicia isn't a typical girlie girl at all. She's not exactly a tomboy, but she's not super girlie, either. She never really got into dolls when she was younger, but she wasn't into sports, either. She spent a lot of her time reading or coloring or even just hanging out with her mom if she wasn't working.

She's not the most popular girl in school, but Alicia is relatively friendly. She doesn't have a lot of time for socializing, but she does enjoy hanging out with her friends when she is able.

Some might consider Alicia to be a little studious, but she really just studies as hard as she needs to in order to maintain a good GPA. Al doesn't know about the college fun her mom has set up for her and she's determined to earn herself a scholarship - she assumes it's the only way she'll get to college and she doesn't want to be poor forever. One day, she wants to have the education necessary to get a good job and to be able to really provide for her own children one day.

When she's not working or studying, Alicia can usually be found curled up with a good mystery or watching a little television. She's really into movies in general, especially mysteries and thrillers. When she's allowing herself to really dream, she fantasizes about being a famous director. Or maybe going into forensics like what she sees on CSI. She's not much of a science nerd, but that stuff looks really cool on tv.

Physical Description: Alicia stands at 5'6 and weighs about 120 lbs. She has a naturally slender frame. Alicia has brown eyes and her dark brown hair is generally worn long and loose, well past her shoulders. Sometimes she'll streak it blue, but the color is only temporary.

She prefers casual clothing, sticking with jeans and t-shirts most of the time. Her clothes are far from designer. Most of her jeans are well-worn and her wardrobe features quite a few items from Walmart or Goodwill. It's not exactly the latest fashions, but she's learned to ignore the taunts of her snobbier classmates.

Preferred Body Model: Miranda Cosgrove
Example Images: 1 | 2 | 3

nothing to see here

lenabee@me.com — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:28:03 GMT

Character Directory

James Turner
journalname
Senior
pb: paul wesley

Kris Forrester
journalname
Senior
pb: missy peregrym

Ed McMillan
journalname
Junior
pb: zach gilford

Jeremy Pitt
journalname
Junior
pb: justin chatwin

Ashleigh Barton
journalname
Sophomore
pb: aimee teegarden

Dari Davison
journalname
Sophomore
pb: sophia bush

Libby Andrews
journalname
Sophomore
pb: hilary duff

Ollie Wendell
journalname
Sophomore
pb: alex pettyfer

Ana DePaolo
journalname
Freshman
pb: jenna dewan

Chandler Fitzpatrick
journalname
Freshman
pb: kevin zegers

Character Name
journalname
Year
pb: playedby

ignore me...

lenabee@me.com — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:59:01 GMT

Available/Taken/Held Characters

Seniors	Juniors	Sophomores	Freshmen
James Turner	Ed McMillan	Ashleigh Barton	Ana DePaolo
Kris Forrester	Jeremy Pitt	Dari Davison	Chandler Fitzpatrick
OPEN	OPEN	Libby Andrews	OPEN
OPEN	OPEN	Ollie Wendell	OPEN
OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN

Taken/Held PBs
Aimee Teegarden
Alex Pettyfer
Hilary Duff
Jenna Dewan
Justin Chatwin
Kevin Zegers
Missy Peregrym
Paul Wesley
Sophia Bush
Zach Gilford

app: mandy brocklehurst: emptynightmod (ij)

lenabee@me.com — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:57:23 GMT

amanda celeste brocklehurst

"You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me."

- C.S. LEWIS

Contact Information
NAME: Lena
AIM HANDLE: macgirl50
OVER 17?: Yes!
TIMEZONE: US/ Eastern [GMT-5]
CDJ: dejavroom // lena
EXPERIENCE: 6 years in various games.
PB: Mandy Moore
JOURNAL TO BE USED: clawcutie

Basics
FULL NAME: Amanda Celeste Brocklehurst
NICKNAMES: Mandy, Mands, Manda, etc.
HOMETOWN: Where they live outside of school
AGE: 17
BIRTHDAY: 5th November 1979
BLOOD STATUS: Pureblood

Family/Relationships
PARENTS:

MOTHER: Samantha Brocklehurst, schoolteacher.
FATHER: Edmund Brocklehurst, bookstore owner.

SIBLINGS: 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
EXTENDED FAMILY: Potential for plenty of cousins; no one significant.
FRIENDS: Intelligence, fun. Mandy isn't very picky and is friendly to everyone.
SEXUALITY: Heterosexual.
SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Dating Ernie MacMillan of/on since the Yule Ball during 4th year.

Education
HOUSE/YEAR: 6th Year Ravenclaw
GRADES: Excellent Student.
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: Charms, HIstory
LEAST FAVORITE SUBJECTS: Transfiguration, DADA

Politics
LOYALTY/ALLIANCE: Neutral, but leaning toward the good guys.
POLITICAL VIEWS: Mandy doesn't understand the purist attitude. She loves people no matter what their background and thinks it's silly to judge someone for something beyond their control. She's not very vocal about it, though, preferring to appear neutral and keep out of trouble.

Appearance
APPEARANCE: Average height at about 5'5 and average build. Mandy has a slender, athletic frame that is kept in shape by regular exercise. She favors casual clothing - comfort over style - and almost always wears a smile.

Personality ETC
WAND: 9 1/2 inch Reed and Kelpie Mane. Springy.
BOGGART: An empty bookshelf. No, really.
PATRONUS: N/A. She doesn't know how to cast one.

LIKES: Literature, running, Quidditch, nature/camping.
DISLIKES: Cramped spaces, licorice, empty bookshelves.

STRENGTHS: Charms, Cooking, Flying, Good Listening, Sweet, Friendly, Optimistic.
WEAKNESSES: Transfiguration, Defensive Spells, Impatient, Naive, Easily taken advantage of.

DETAILED PERSONALITY:
Mandy has always been the friendly, bubbly sort of girl most people find easy to get on with. Her curious nature made it obvious why she was sorted into Ravenclaw, but she was always friendly with those outside her house, too, having a friendly smile for any who might approach her. She loved to socialize and still would to this day if there was much of it to be done. Mandy is very much a people person. She likes being up on the latest gossip and trends.

Rather than being one of those simpering girly girls, Mandy is a big lover of nature. Camping, hiking, etc are some of her favorite past times and she hates being cooped up indoors for long. She loves flying for the freedom it gives her. She likes the weightless feeling she gets on a broom and the way the wind whips through her hair. She really loves playing Quidditch a lot and will miss it when she's done from school if she doesn't end up on a pro team.

Mandy is a loyal, understanding friend to have. A Ravenpuff at heart, she values her friends and family and there is little she wouldn't do for them. She's not a very patient sort, but she's always willing to listen to a friend in need and she likes to think she gives pretty good advice, especially in matters of the heart. Her mother writes trashy romance novels, so of course she's an expert at such things!

Any specific plot ideas for your character? Nothing specific, really, but I'm open to anything!

History
Mandy was born one of six children to a magical couple who is obviously still very much in love, even to this day. Those close to the Brocklehursts often like to joke that you would think they would know about the various methods of preventing babies, but the truth is that their large family has always been a very happy one and Mandy grew up surrounded by people who loved and adored her, which is never a bad thing.

It was no surprise when she received her Hogwarts letter at 11. Being a pureblood, it was something expected and Mandy had been showing little signs of magic since the age of three, anyway. It was no surprise, either, when she was sorted into Ravenclaw. Even at 11, Mandy was already a bookworm and her frequent explorations around the neighborhood often got her into trouble. There were Muggles and Magical folks alike in their neighborhood and that fascinated Mandy. She wanted to know why they were different. She wanted to know everything about the Muggle things that she didn't have growing up. Their sports, especially, fascinated her and she begged and pleaded her way into a large collection of Muggle books long before her own schooling began.

Hogwarts was amazing for her. It was beyond anything her parents or older siblings could have described and she was fascinated. Mandy quickly soaked up everything Hogwarts had to offer her, excelling in many of her classes and working hard to keep up in the others. As a magical child, she'd grown up loving Quidditch, of course, but she was blown away by her first flying lesson all the same. Mandy was a natural on a broom and she was instantly taken with the freeing feeling being on a broomstick gave her. There was nothing like it.

After being stuck as an alternate her second year, Mandy finally nabbed an open Chaser position in her third. Ecstatic owls home soon followed, along with begging her parents for her very own broom. They relented, though she was forced to spend her holidays working it off in her dad's shop. She didn't mind, though. It was easily one of her favorite places to spend her time, anyway.

As her life at Hogwarts continued, she started to think about the future. She's thought about trying to play Quidditch professionally. She's thought about going into research. She's thought about opening a shop of her own in Hogsmeade or Diagon. Mandy isn't really sure what her future is going to look like, but right now she's just enjoying being young and trying to pretend the world is less scary than it is.

Samples
JOURNAL ENTRY:
I absolutely love this time of year. The flat's all decorated with the windows charmed to twinkle all sorts of pretty colours and I've a tree put up and I've baked so many different cakes and things. I'm not fantastic at it, but I think they turned out pretty well. I've even managed to do a lot of my shopping, though, of course, I have more to do.

Remember how amazing Hogwarts used to look at Christmas time? It seems like such a long time ago, doesn't it?

[Private]

It still feels so strange to think that I am actually married and to Andrew Kirke. Amanda Kirke. It still feels so strange to say or to write. He's very handsome and I know it could be worse, but it still feels so strange.

[/Private]

I think I need to invest in more books. I've read everything I have and I feel like finding something new. Does anyone have any suggestions?

RP SAMPLE: here

app: susan bones: emptynightmod (ij)

lenabee@me.com — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:56:27 GMT

susan amelia bones

"Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion."

- Buddha

Contact Information
NAME: Lena
AIM HANDLE: macgirl50
OVER 17?: Yes!
TIMEZONE: US/ Eastern [GMT-5]
CDJ: dejavroom // lena
EXPERIENCE: 6 years in various games.
PB: Karen Gillan
JOURNAL TO BE USED: justsusan

Basics
FULL NAME: Susan Amelia Bones
NICKNAMES: Suze, Susy, etc.
HOMETOWN: Where they live outside of school
AGE: 16.
BIRTHDAY: 21 November 1979
BLOOD STATUS: Halfblood

Family/Relationships
PARENTS:

MOTHER: Eleanor Bones nee Vance.
FATHER: David Edgar Bones.

SIBLINGS: None. Susan is an only child.
EXTENDED FAMILY: Amelia Bones, Aunt; Edgar Bones, uncle.
FRIENDS: Susan looks for loyalty and compassion.
SEXUALITY: Straight.
SIGNIFICANT OTHER: None at the moment, but she's had a mad crush on Ernie McMillan since first year.

Education
HOUSE/YEAR: 6th Year Hufflepuff
GRADES: Better than average.
FAVORITE SUBJECTS: Herbology, Charms
LEAST FAVORITE SUBJECTS: Potions, primarily because Professor Snape is mean.

Politics
LOYALTY/ALLIANCE: Dumbledore's Army
POLITICAL VIEWS: Susan is very open and thinks people shouldn't be persecuted and certainly not killed over something they can't help.

Appearance
APPEARANCE: Susan is average in height and build. She's not very athletic, but she has a naturally slender frame. Her eyes are hazel and she has long red hair that she frequently pulls back, though lately she's been letting it hang loose a bit more.

Personality ETC
WAND: 9 inch Bloodwood with Unicorn tail hair. Sturdy.
BOGGART: A large clown. She doesn't know why, but they've always terrified her.
PATRONUS: A swan. The Swan holds a multitude of representations including love, grace, purity, beauty and sincerity. Another attribute of Aphrodite, the Swan also symbolized chastity. The Celts believed the Swans were benevolent dieties and legend has it that their images were forged into silver medallions worn around the neck for protection. In Hinduism, the Swan is known as the Hamsa bird and signifies the divine mind and the breath of spirit. The Swan is also another symbol of the Virgin Mary and the purity and love she symbolizes.

LIKES: ~~Ernie~~, Chocolate Frogs, Herbology, Helping Others.
DISLIKES: Prejudice, Mean People, Turnips, Loud Noises, ~~Mandy Brocklehurst~~.

STRENGTHS: Kind and compassionate. Good with Charms, particularly healing charms. Extremely loyal and kind-hearted.
WEAKNESSES: A bit of a pushover. Has a slight temper. Struggled with Potions. Socially awkward, especially with boys.

DETAILED PERSONALITY: Susan has always been quiet, a little on the meek side, in fact. This isn't to say she is shy or standoffish, because she is perfectly friendly, but she's never been one to want the spotlight and she tends to second-guess herself and downplay her own strengths often. She just doesn't see her skills or accomplishments as anything to boast about. This isn't to say she won't stand up for herself or others, though, when it comes down to it.

She's a sweet girl, quiet and gentle with a motherly side to her. Susan is good at keeping others calm, especially in a crisis, even when she is freaking out a little bit herself. She wants to train to be a healer once she finishes school. Healing magic is something she has a knack for, but more than that, she has found she loves it. Susan gets a great sense of satisfaction from caring for others and it shows in her interactions with others. The eventual monetary compensation won't matter to her. She just likes feeling as though she is doing good and making some kind of difference.

Susan is a loyal friend and an extremely good listener, but she can be a little awkward around those she doesn't know well, especially those of the opposite sex. With everything else that was going on while she was in school, she never really had a chance to date and never really learned to talk to boys outside her immediate circle of friends. This isn't anything she noticed or anything that bothers her (much). She's very non-nonsense about her role in the DA and it left very little time for socializing in her mind. She's grown into a little more of an extrovert since those days and while she has a tendency to put her foot in her mouth more often than not, her experiences with the DA taught her to not be so afraid to say what she's thinking.

Any specific plot ideas for your character? Involvement in the DA, love-triangle (or is that quadrangle?) of awesome as she desperately wishes Ernie would notice her in that way while he's busy snogging someone else.

History
Childhood passed rather uneventfully for Susan prior to starting her education at Hogwarts. The first war had been over for some years and would not begin again until well into her Hogwarts career and while she did grow up without many of her extended family members, her life was a relatively happy and stable one.

She's never been horribly coordinated, so attempts at playing sports did leave her with a few broken bones and those halted her pursuit of such activities, but she simply found other things to occupy her time, discovering a love of reading and beginning to spend time with some of the other girls in the neighborhood she grew up in.

Her arrival at Hogwarts saw her sharing a boat with Hermione and Neville, both of whom she would get to know better a little later on and at the feast she was sorted into Hufflepuff. Some may have seen it as the lesser of the houses, but Susan was always proud to be in Hufflepuff and she quickly made friends with others in her year and house, most especially Hannah Abbott, Ernie MacMillan and Justin Finch-Fletchley. She didn't socialize much outside of their little group during her first year, but she was perfectly content with those friendships she had formed.

During her second year, she did branch out a little, forming a friendship with Hermione Granger, who she sat next to in both DADA and Herbology through the year. They both had a mutual crush on Gilderoy Lockhardt, which gave them one thing to talk about and their friendship just seemed to grow from there. In her second year, she also joined the dueling club, wanting an excuse to be nearer to her crush and also thinking it would be a good way to brush up on her skills. DADA never had been one of her best classes in terms of actually pulling off the defensive spells. It turned out to not be very helpful with Lockhardt at the helm, of course, and as she discovered he was a fraud, her infatuation with him wore off.

As that crush faded, a new one took its place. In her third year, she started to develop a small thing for Cedric Diggory. And by small thing, we mean insane crush that would never be realized, because she found it difficult to really speak when he was nearby. Luckily, she had things like selecting new electives and juggling the addition of two more classes to distract her. He was always friendly, but she told herself it was impossible, especially given that she had no idea how to talk to boys who were not Justin at that point.

Still, in her fourth year, it was a no brainer as to whether or not she was going to side with Cedric in the Tri Wizard Tournament. She was more than a little angry with Harry for trying to take Cedric's glory (as she and the others saw it) and even if she started to come around by the end of the year, she was completely devastated when Cedric died and a part of her wanted to blame Harry, even though she knew in her gut that it wasn't really his fault. The thought that You Know Who was back was far more terrifying and something her conscious mind did not want to admit to.

Despite her fears and wanting to live in denial, though, she joined the DA when it formed in her fifth year and couldn't help showing that she was very impressed by Harry's ability to produce a fully corporeal Patronus. That more than anything helped her to trust him to teach them what they needed to know. She's always hated fighting, but she knew it was going to be necessary and she really did want to somehow make a difference. The war was starting that and she couldn't deny it any further.

Later in the year, as the Death Eaters who killed her uncle Edward and his family escaped from Azkaban, Susan found herself further empathizing with Harry. It seemed that everyone wanted to question her about it everywhere she went, which was frustrating to say the least and it was nice to think that Harry understood what that was like. She remembered how it was the same for him in their third year and offered him her sympathies, feeling like talking to someone who understood made her feel better, too, especially in the midst of being constantly bullied by Crabbe and Goyle in that same year. By the end of the year, she thought of Harry as a friend, though she was still closer to Hermione.

In the summer prior to her sixth year, Susan's Aunt Amelia is murdered, leaving Susan distraught and afraid. This is what really brought the reality of the war and Voldemort's return home for her and she spends much of the year in fear, not knowing what or who is next. It's a little easier to push those fears aside while she's at school, but they're still there, coupled with that normal teenage girl drama - like the fact that she's had a crush on best mate Ernie since first year and she still hasn't found the courage to act on it.

Samples
These are from another game. If I need to write something new for this one, please let me know.

JOURNAL ENTRY:

[Private to herself.]

I find myself wondering about my parents. Are they even still alive? Where are they? Has anything happened to them. I wish I could find them, get word to them that I'm alright, assuming they are, as well.

Alright is a relative term, I suppose. I don't think any of us are, really. We're alive though. That has to be what's important.

[/Private]

[Private to the Loyal and Free Order.]

I agree with Ron. I'm going mad just sitting here with no real concrete plan in place. We should be doing something, shouldn't we? It feels like we should.

Lavender's babbling about her child with.. him and we're.. what are we doing? ~~It makes me ill to think about it.~~

[/Private]

RP SAMPLE:
The man in the mask moved toward her. At least, she thought it was a man. Susan couldn't be sure. He moved with such grace, such speed. Perhaps it was a woman. Perhaps it was something else entirely. She opened her mouth to scream as she tried to back away from him, but she was stuck. Frozen in place. She pleaded with her body to cooperate, to allow her to turn and run. She wondered if this was what it had been like for Cedric. For Aunt Amelia or Uncle Edgar. For the countless others who had fallen. There was a flash of light and then-

She woke up.

Susan sat straight up, neck and shoulders drenched in sweat, eyes darting around the room nervously for a moment before she was able to bring herself fully back to reality. A dream. It had only been a dream. She hated them so fiercely in that moment. You Know Who, the Death Eaters. She hated them for being able to make her feel this way, for taking away the life she and so many others should have led and leaving them with this.

They would win. She didn't know how or when, but the Order would find a way to take back this world. She was afraid, but she would die fighting for this cause if that was what it took.

Susan flopped back down with a sigh. She was okay. She was safe. A few forced deep breaths and self-assurances later she was closing her eyes and falling, finally, into a dreamless sleep.</lj></lj></lj>

app: mandy brocklehurst: bewell (ij)

lenabee@me.com — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:30:37 GMT

OOC.
NAME -- Lena
AGE -- 37
TIMEZONE/AVAILABILITY -- EST
CONACT [AIM, EMAIL & CDJ] -- macgirl50
CHARACTER JOURNAL -- mandyble
--- --- ---
BASICS.
FULL NAME -- Amanda Celeste Brocklehurst
GENDER -- Female
BIRTHDAY/AGE -- 5th November 1979 | 31
BLOOD STATUS -- Halfblood
SEXUAL ORIENTATION -- Straight
APPEARANCE -- Average height at about 5'5 and average build. Mandy has a slender, athletic frame that is kept in shape by regular exercise. She favors casual clothing - comfort over style - and almost always wears a smile.
PB -- Jewel Staite
WAND -- 9 1/2 inch Reed and Kelpie Mane

CURRENT RESIDENCE -- 4B; Phoenix Housing; Diagon Alley
OCCUPATION -- Owns a small bookshop in Diagon Alley with a Companion shop in Hogsmeade - The Velveteen Rabbit
FORMER HOUSE/YEARS -- Ravenclaw of 1998
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES -- Chaser for the Ravenclaw Quidditch team
OWLS & NEWTS --
OWL Scores:
Arithmancy: A
Astronomy: E
Charms: O
DADA: T
Divination: A
Herbology: E
History of Magic: E
Potions: E
Transfiguration: E (barely)

NEWT scores:
Astronomy: E
Charms: O
Herbology: A
History of Magic: E
Potions: E
Transfiguration: A
PETS, IF ANY -- a golden retriever named Terry

FAMILY & HISTORY.
PARENTS --

MOTHER -- Samantha Brocklehurst, schoolteacher.
FATHER -- Edmund Brocklehurst, bookstore owner.

SIBLINGS? 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
MARITAL STATUS/SPOUSE? Divorced. Ex-husband is Michael Corner. They were married for 10 years prior to calling it quits.
CHILDREN? None, but she is in the process of trying to adopt a child.
OTHERS OF IMPORTANCE? best friends would include surviving Ravenclaws of 1998, excepting Michael who she is presently estranged from.

Mandy was born one of six children to a magical couple who is obviously still very much in love, even to this day. Those close to the Brocklehursts often like to joke that you would think they would know about the various methods of preventing babies, but the truth is that their large family has always been a very happy one and Mandy grew up surrounded by people who loved and adored her, which is never a bad thing.

It was no surprise when she received her Hogwarts letter at 11. Being a pureblood, it was something expected and Mandy had been showing little signs of magic since the age of three, anyway. It was no surprise, either, when she was sorted into Ravenclaw. Even at 11, Mandy was already a bookworm and her frequent explorations around the neighborhood often got her into trouble. There were Muggles and Magical folks alike in their neighborhood and that fascinated Mandy. She wanted to know why they were different. She wanted to know everything about the Muggle things that she didn't have growing up. Their sports, especially, fascinated her and she begged and pleaded her way into a large collection of Muggle books long before her own schooling began.

Hogwarts was amazing for her. It was beyond anything her parents or older siblings could have described and she was fascinated. Mandy quickly soaked up everything Hogwarts had to offer her, excelling in many of her classes and working hard to keep up in the others. As a magical child, she'd grown up loving Quidditch, of course, but she was blown away by her first flying lesson all the same. Mandy was a natural on a broom and she was instantly taken with the freeing feeling being on a broomstick gave her. There was nothing like it.

After being stuck as an alternate her second year, Mandy finally nabbed an open Chaser position in her third. Ecstatic owls home soon followed, along with begging her parents for her very own broom. They relented, though she was forced to spend her holidays working it off in her dad's shop. She didn't mind, though. It was easily one of her favorite places to spend her time, anyway.

As her life at Hogwarts continued, she started to think about the future. She thought about trying to play Quidditch professionally. She thought about going into research. She thought about opening a shop of her own in Hogsmeade or Diagon. It was the last of those that she ended up settling on, opening a bookshop in Hogsmeade first and a few years later branching out to a second in Diagon Alley.

Before she could do that, though, she had to get through her seventh year. Mandy isn't proud to say that she's one of those students who ran when the final battle started. She was never a part of the DA and she didn't feel remotely brave enough to stay and fight. It's something she feels a little guilt about, even now, though she reasons that her staying couldn't have possibly affected the outcome, so she tries not to dwell on it.

She should have stayed and fought, but when the attack on Hogwarts began, Mandy first cowered in the Great Hall and then she ran. She has never been very brave and while it may not have been the right thing to do, running felt like the smart thing to do. She got out through the tunnels, like so many others, but a part of her will always feel a measure of guilt for the ones who didn't get out, the ones who gave their lives during that battle.

Nevertheless, life went on for Mandy in the aftermath. She grieved deeply for Terry, but even that passed and as selfish as it sounds, her life continued much as it had. It was a much happier Hogwarts she returned to as she finished up her seventh year classes and sat for her N.E.W.T.s, even if she did miss Terry's presence in the common room. Life went on, it seemed, even after the loss of one of your closest friends.

She'd thought about pursuing a career in research or applying to work at the Ministry. Mandy had even entertained thoughts of trying out for a pro Quidditch team. She'd thought of opening up a bookstore in Hogsmeade or Diagon. In the end, she applied for a position at the Ministry. It was nothing lucrative - just an entry-level research position, but she enjoyed it.

Work aside, Mandy began an on/off relationship with a boy she'd known at Hogwarts not long after the war ended and they left school. Mandy had always considered Michael one of her closest friends... and more. Her heart had been torn between him and Terry Boot, both of whom she'd dated off and on their past few years of school. With Terry lost in the final battle, it was easy to cling to a reunion with Michael. They resumed their relationship once more and when he proposed she happily accepted.

It wasn't an easy marriage, though. Mandy was working long hours at the shop, Michael was spending too much of his time in training at St. Mungo's and when it came down to deciding to start a family, they found themselves unable to conceive. It all snowballed together and resulted with a fair many shouting matches between them. They tried to sort things out time and again, but after 10 years of marriage, they went their separate ways.

Mandy lost not only her husband in the divorce, but also one of her very best friends. To say she was heartbroken would be an understatement. She became quiet and withdrawn in the months that followed, frequently overanalyzing her own actions and wondering if she could have said or done anything to salvage the relationships.

Now, a couple of years later, Mandy is just starting to get back out there. She's been on a few dates recently, though not with anyone special. She's also recently started to pursue adoption. Mandy desperately wants a child of her own and she's decided to make it happen rather than waiting to Prince Charming to come along, sweep her off her feet and give her the family she desires.

PERSONALITY.
LIST AT LEAST 5 TRAITS THAT DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTER; EXPLAIN WHY.

OUTDOORSY - Mandy loves the outdoors. She loves being out in nature and she enjoys activities like camping or spending the day at the beach. She's much more at home outside than in.

FRIENDLY - Mandy is the sort of person to say hello to a perfect stranger, to strike up a conversation with someone she doesn't know well or doesn't have much in common with.

ATHLETIC - Mandy played Quidditch in school and even though she no longer plays, except maybe in a quick pick up game with old teammates and friends, she makes an effort to keep in shape. She goes flying now and then and goes for a run every morning.

OPTIMISTIC - Even when life is getting her down, Mandy is always one to try and look at the bright side of things. She always hopes for the best and expects things to work out, somehow, despite her fears. Rather than focusing on what is wrong in her life, she tries to be focused on what she has to be thankful for.

BOOKISH - If her occupation and former house don't make it obvious, Mandy loved books. She'll read pretty much anything and everything she can get her hands on and she's always looking for new material. She's fascinated by new things and subjects.

CHEERFUL - Mandy has a cheery, bubbly disposition and excepting the period directly after her split from Michael, it is rare to find her without a smile on her face. It is unusual to find her without a smile on her face,

LIKES TO COOK - Mandy loves cooking and baking. She's not a gourmet or anything, but she enjoys trying out new recipes and she's often baking batches of cakes and biscuits to send to friends or bring to her various neighbors. She loves to eat, too, so it's a good thing she does all that running to work off the calories in those sweets.

LIKES -- Literature, running, Quidditch, nature/camping.
DISLIKES -- Cramped spaces, licorice, empty bookshelves.
GOALS -- To keep her shops successful and raise a big family of her own.
FEARS -- Never managing to have a family of her own. She's terrified being unable to conceive with Michael was her fault and that her attempts at adoption won't work out either.
WHAT THEY ARE BEST AT -- Charms & History were here best subjects.
WHAT THEY ARE WORST AT -- Transfiguration & Divination were her worst subjects.
YOUR CHARACTER'S MOTTO, OR A QUOTE THAT YOU FEEL REPRESENTS THEM WELL --
"I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion." -- Henry David Thoreau

Mandy has always been the friendly, bubbly sort of girl most people find easy to get on with. Her curious nature made it obvious why she was sorted into Ravenclaw, but she was always friendly with those outside her house, too, having a friendly smile for any who might approach her. She loved to socialize and still would to this day if there was much of it to be done. Mandy is very much a people person. She likes being up on the latest gossip and trends.

Rather than being one of those simpering girly girls, Mandy is a big lover of nature. Camping, hiking, etc are some of her favorite past times and she hates being cooped up indoors for long. She loves flying for the freedom it gives her. She likes the weightless feeling she gets on a broom and the way the wind whips through her hair. It's been a long time since Mandy has had a chance to play a game of Quidditch and she misses it dearly.

Mandy is a loyal, understanding friend to have. A Ravenpuff at heart, she values her friends and family and there is little she wouldn't do for them. She's not a very patient sort, but she's always willing to listen to a friend in need and she likes to think she gives pretty good advice, especially in matters of the heart. Her mother writes trashy romance novels, so of course she's an expert at such things!

CONNECTIONS & PLOT.
Are you filling a wanted storyline? If so, list it below in addition to providing two connections of your own to be added to the page. If you aren’t filling a connection, please provide at least three. There is no maximum.

* Phoenix Housing Tenant. This was a wanted storyline that I am filling by having Mandy live conveniently on the floor below Stewart and Andy. :)

* The one who got away. Mandy dated this guy on and off during school, and in the aftermath of the final battle, they found themselves together again and soon married. The marriage failed miserably between their careers getting in the way and an inability to ceoceive when they were ready to start a family. At some point, she told herself it just wasn't meant to be, but if we're being honest, there's a part of her that still has feelings for him. Michael Corner.

* The close girlfriends. Mandy has always made friends easily, but she feels closest to the four girls she shared a dorm room with. They aren't all here today, of course, and she still mourns the loss of Padma in the war, but she's grateful for the others. Morag MacDougal, Lisa Turpin & Su Li.

* The employees. Mandy opened her first shop in Hogsmeade several months after the war ended and a few years later was able to branch out to a second store in Diagon Alley. These are the people who work for/with her in either shop.

* Fellow Merchants. I imagine that Mandy would form a friendship with the other shopkeepers in Hogsmeade/Diagon. She would go out of her way to meet her "neighbors" and be friendly with them.

* The family... I have been intentionally vague about her siblings to allow for more flexibility if anyone wants to pick them up, but Mandy has 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The Brocklehurts are a very close family, so I would love for some or all of her siblings to be brought into the game.

Do you have any goals for your character as far as plot and the game is concerned? List them here.

Re-connecting with old friends from school, making new connections with people she might not have been friendly with when they were all younger, awkward run-ins with ex-husband Michael Corner, getting back into the dating scene again and trying to adopt a child of her own as she starts to give up hope of ever having one the old fashioned way.

SAMPLES.
See darlingmands for first person samples and a current in=progress third person is here.

app: ginevra weasley: collectors_mod (ij)

lenabee@me.com — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:26:23 GMT

Out of Character
Name: Lena
Messenger: AIM=macgirl50
Email: lenabee@me.com
Best way to contact you: Email
Timezone: EST
Journal to be used:
Previous Experience: dejavroom
How did you hear about us? Alex is a pimping thing.

In Character
Basics
Name: Ginevra Molly Weasley
Nicknames: Ginny, Gin, any variation thereof.
Age/Birthdate: 16/August 11, 1981
Year Taken From: 1997 (her 6th year of Hogwarts)
Sexuality: Straight
Bloodline: Pureblood

Family and Friends
Mother: Molly Weasley
Father: Arthur Weasley
Siblings: Ron, Fred, George, Percy, Bill, Charlie
Significant Other: None, though in her old timeline, Harry had recently broken things off with her.
Children: None when she was taken, but future children include James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna Potter
Other Significant Relations: Close friends with Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom. Has had a crush on Harry Potter since she was 10.

School and Loyalties
Allegiance: The Good Guys - Dumbledore's Army, etc.
Hogwarts House: Gryffindor
Graduation Year: 1998
Best Subject: DADA
Worst Subject: History
Other School Achievements: member of the Slug Club in her 5th Year
Occupation: Hogwarts Student

Appearance
Description: Ginny has long, brilliant red hair and brown eyes. She is average height with a naturally athletic build. Her style of dress is typically casual - jeans and jumpers or t-shirts - whenever she can get away with it.
PB: Molly Quinn

Personality
Likes: Quidditch, Harry, Pranks
Dislikes: Purists, Sitting still, Being treated like a baby
Strengths: daring, loyal, throws a mean bat bogey hex
Weaknesses: short temper, impatient, doesn't like to sit still
Boggart: Something happening to Harry
Mirror of Erised: The war is over and she and Harry are back together
Patronus? a horse
General Personality: Ginny is a bright and vivacious girl. She's stubborn, she's opinionated and she has a fierce temper that leads to her bickering with others easily. It's hard for her to keep her mouth shut or for her to keep her temper in check - whether that results in her telling someone off of hitting them with a good hex.

As the youngest of 7 children and the only girl, Ginny has always been annoyingly overprotected. She's fully capable of taking care of herself, but she's constantly being treated like she isn't. She was never allowed to play Quidditch with the boys and she's generally kept out of things they consider to be too "dangerous" for her. Ginny doesn't let that stop her, though. Maybe her determination to prove herself has made her even more daring, but she's unwilling to just sit around while others have adventures if she can help it.

Ginny is a friendly girl and has always been popular with her school mates. While she clammed up around Harry for the first few years she knew him, Ginny was always outgoing and talkative with everyone else and she made friends easily in school. She feels a little more comfortable in her friendships with boys, as she's always been something of a tomboy, but she had a few girl friends, too, namely Hermione who she considers her friend just as much as Ron and Harry's, even if they are always going off without her.

She can be snarky and mean when she's angry or she simply doesn't like someone, as evidenced by the way she talked about Fleur or the things she's said to Ron in anger. In the case of someone she cares about, she does have the grace to feel mildly guilty afterward - at least once she's calmed down and stopped being angry.

History
History: Ginevra Molly Weasley was born the seventh child and only girl to Molly and Arthur Weasley in Ottery St. Catchpole. Being the only girl born into the Weasley family for several generations made the rest of the family extremely overprotective of Ginny, something that has always grated on her. She was never allowed to join in on the fun when the boys played quidditch and as the youngest she watched the lot of them head off to Hogwarts without her year after year until it was finally her turn.

When she was 10, she saw Harry Potter for the first time and was instantly smitten with him. Ginny was a normally talkative and vivacious little girl, but she clammed right up around Harry. Despite her nervousness around him, though, she couldn't wait to see him again.

Ginny's first year of Hogwarts went far from smoothly. She felt just as left out and underestimated with her brothers as she always had. She'd grown tired of the coddling and being treated as the baby and when she found a diary tucked inside one of her schoolbooks, she poured her heart into the pages, ranting about the way her siblings treated her, about her unrequited feelings for Harry, who saw her as just a little kid, too. The diary was more than a simple diary, though, and she soon found herself doing things she couldn't remember doing, losing bits and pieces of time. It ended with her being lured into the Chamber of Secrets, having her very life drained from her by the young Tom Riddle whose soul was trapped in that diary.

Harry saved her from the Chamber of Secrets, which really only strengthened her feelings for him, but over the years, she started to lose some of her shyness around him. She opened up and talked to him more and the pair of them built a friendship. In the meantime, though, she made her share of other friends, too. She spent time with other students in her year, she became close to Hermione and she even started to date as she grew older. Ginny didn't seem to stay in any one relationship for very long, but she certainly became her own person, existing independently of Harry and of her family.

It was at the end of Ginny's third year when Voldemort returned and Ginny was on of the few who fully believed Harry's side of the story. Though she was afraid of what that return might mean, she refused to let it show. Instead, she put on a brave face, defending Harry to other naysayers and quickly joining Dumbledore's Army when it was formed after Umbridge refused to let them practice defensive spells. Ginny was naturally good at hexes, but being a part of the DA further improved her skills and gave her an excuse to spend more time with Harry, not that she would have admitted to caring about that at the time.

Ginny's fourth year certainly wasn't an easy one for her. It was frustrating not to be let in on the Order meetings during the summer prior, it was just as frustrating having to keep her tongue when Umbridge insisted that Voldemort wasn't really back and she was devastatingly afraid when her father was attacked by Nagini at the Ministry. All the training in the DA couldn't protect the rest of her family and she worried something would happen to them.

She did have Quidditch to distract her, at least, even if she was only playing Seeker when she'd much rather Chase. Still, she enjoyed playing on the team and she didn't even care that a victory against Ravenclaw helped to end her relationship with Michael Corner. She was proud of how she'd played and happy to have something taking her mind off of more serious things. That distraction didn't last long, though, and towards the end of the term it seemed as though Sirius had been captured by Voldemort. Despite Harry's protests, Ginny went along in a rescue attempt. She held her own in the battle, though she did come away with a broken ankle after a Death Eater grabbed her. She recovered quickly, though, well enough to find the time to land in a relationship with Dean Thomas by the time they all traveled home for the summer holidays.

Fifth years saw her being recruited into the Slug Club when Slughorn saw her hex Zacharias Smith, though Ginny was a little bored with it to be honest. Fame and glory weren't anything she cared about and she'd much rather spend her time with Dean, her other friends or playing Quidditch. Ron, of course, was less than pleased at seeing her snog Dean and they had a big row as a result. Ron was just jealous, she assumed, because she was actually getting snogged. Their relationship was strained over this for a time until Ron ended up accidentally poisoned by mead that was meant for Dumbledore. As furious as she'd been, Ginny did love her brother and seeing him almost die prompted her to forgive him for their fight.

As the year wore on, she and Harry grew closer and by the time she returned to school after the winter holidays, she was feeling a little less enthusiastic about her relationship with Dean. They bickered a lot and eventually she ended things with him, returning more to her friendly and bubbly self and spending time with Ron, Hermione, Harry and her other friends. She found herself playing Seeker again when Harry was suspended from playing for the rest of the term and it was after winning the match against Ravenclaw during the post-match celebrations in the common room that Harry finally kissed her. Ginny was ecstatic, of course, though they didn't have much time together between her preparations for O.W.L.s and his detentions.

The relationship with Harry was short-lived, though. In the aftermath of Dumbledore's death, Harry ended things with her. Ginny understood, of course, though it didn't make it easier to bear. Rather than letting her hurt and her worry for him show, though, she focused on helping with the plans for Bill and Fleur's wedding which would be at the end of the summer.

The summer holidays passed quickly and soon she was sitting at home waiting with her mother as the others went to retrieve Harry from his Aunt and Uncle's home. She hated being left behind, left to wait and worry when she would much rather be doing something. That worry grew as people missed their portkeys, though she started to relax as Harry, Hermione and her family members returned one by one to the Burrow. The deaths of Mad Eye and Hedwig saddened her, but she was glad that her family was all right.

On Harry's seventeenth birthday, she kissed him, unsure of what else to give him for his birthday. Something to remember her by, she'd told him, but a part of her had just wanted an excuse. It was shortly after that moment when she found herself in a bizarre place with only the clothes on her back and her wand. She's not sure where she is or why, but she's determined to find a way home.

Other
Three Random Facts:
x She learned to fly by helping herself to her brothers' brooms when they weren't looking.
x She loves vegetables.
x She's always wanted a pet of her own. She wanted a dog, but settled for a pygmy puff.

What Were They Doing Before They Were Taken?: Walking to her room on the evening of Harry's 17th birthday.
Third Person Sample: as Annie Runcorn
First Person Sample:
[Private.]

Seeing Harry is... I can't describe it. I'm relieved he's all right, but there's an ache in my chest and I almost don't know how to act or what to say. I miss him. It's ridiculous to say that when he's right here, but it's true. He's here, but things aren't the same. I keep wanting to.. one more reason to hate Voldemort, I suppose.

[/Private.]

Mum has been driving me mad with everything that needs to be done for Bill and Fleur's wedding. It's as if she thinks she can will all the badness in the world away by focusing on seating charts and menus.

app: rosalyn wilkes: moderatus (ij)

lenabee@me.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:29:28 GMT

OUT OF CHARACTER

Name: Lena
Age: 36
AIM/E-mail: macgirl50
Timezone: EST
Experience: dejavroom lists my current characters.
Proof of Activity: This is my first character at this game.
Intended Journal: wilkesism
How did you find us? Jess and Alex talked me into this. :P

CHARACTER

Name: Rosalyn Melanie Wilkes
Age/Birthdate: 17/18
Bloodline: Pureblood.
Allegiance: ~~Herself~~ The dark side.
Sexuality: Heterosexual. She likes the boys.
Family: Sophia, socialite and Alaister, Businessman

STUDENT
Residence: Gaunt Tower. She wishes she had a private room.
Assigned Servant: Check the cast page for any assignments
Preferred Servant No Preference

Appearance: Rose has blonde hair and hazel eyes. She is of average height, standing at about 5'3 and has a slender frame. Rose always keeps a neat appearance. Her clothing is perfectly pressed and she wears only the latest fashions. Even when she is relaxing around her room, she looks perfectly put together. Appearance is everything, after all, and you never know who might be watching you, even if you think you're alone.
PB: Abbie Cornish

Personality: Rose Wilkes is an ambitious young woman who is extremely focused on the future she has planned for herself. This isn't to say she doesn't make time to socialize, because she certainly does. Rose struggles with many of the same things other teenage girls do; she just also happens to be serious about her future, too.

She has a snobbish streak and a quick temper, but she has luckily learned to mask both when it suits her needs. Rose has the capacity to be extremely manipulative and though it is rarely done with malice, the impression she projects to the world is very much the one she wants them to see. She's not a strong believer in showing her weaknesses to others. A friend can become a foe, after all, in the blink of an eye, especially at her current age and especially in her own social circles. She is very careful not to give anyone anything they could eventually use against her, preferring instead that everyone believe she is as perfect as she seems to be.

The truth is that Rose does have her weaknesses. She feels more deeply that she will willingly let show and she is deeply devoted to her family. Rose's father, especially, is very important to her and she has a good relationship with her mother and siblings as well.

There's a romantic streak in Rose, too. Like her mother, she loves Gone With the Wind to an extreme degree. She's read the novel multiple times, though it is not something she is likely to admit to anyone anytime soon.

Her focus on her academic and future success could likewise be seen as a weakness, too. Rose is not willing to let anything stand in her way of getting what she wants. There is literally nothing she wouldn't do to preserve the future she wants for herself and while she is not usually malicious, her claws will definitely come out if she thinks someone is going to take the things she sees as hers away from her.
Special Abilities: None

History: Rose was the second child born to a wealthy and well-connected couple and to say she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth would definitely be an understatement. Having an older brother who is nearly 3 years her senior and a younger sister who was born nearly four years after she was has never led to her suffering from the middle child syndrome - at least not in the way most would think. If anything, it only enhanced her natural sense of determination to always do and be her best.

Rose was a daddy's girl since the moment she was born. She loves her mother, of course, and it is she that Rose goes to for advice, but there has always been a special bond between him and Rose, perhaps made stronger by her interest in the work he did just as soon as she was old enough to understand it.

Growing up in one of the nicer parts of England with a trust fund she could never dream of exhausting has meant that Rose has gotten used to having the best of everything. There has never been anything she wanted that money could not buy and that has given her the sense that the world is very much hers for the taking. Anything she wants can be obtained, whether it is through charm or monetary means.

As she started school, Rose made he fair share of friends. She has never been one of those sweet, bubbly girls that everyone likes, but it's amazing how many people will flock to you when you have money and status. Rose, of course, has cultivated the friendships that will prove useful to her while having little patience for those who wouldn't. She is not typically mean about it; she merely does not go out of her way to socialize with those she does not care for.

School saw her becoming active in many extracurricular activities and clubs. She's very focused when it comes to what she wants to do for a living, but she also wants to do and try and learn all that she can in the meantime.

Going into publishing with her father is pretty much a given when Rose finishes her education. While her father resented knowing he would take over his own father's business, Rose relishes that future. She is fascinated by the work he does and can hardly wait until she is able to spend her days working with him side by side.

In the meantime, though, Rose is enjoying her time in school. She takes her responsibilities seriously, but she does take the time to enjoy herself. During holidays, she spends time at her father's office, learning more and more of the trade and she has enough friends and acquaintances to have an active social life when she is at school while still making time to excel in her studies.

Nepotism or not, Rose Wilkes is certain she has a very bright future ahead of her.

SAMPLES
Players who are already in the game need not provide writing samples for subsequent characters.

Journal entry:
This has been an incredibly busy year thus far. I suppose it makes sense that our courses would become more demanding with each year, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to balance a social life with my studies. It feels as though I have been living and breathing academics lately.

I think I'm going to take a break this evening and find something fun to do. You know what they say about all work and no play. Would anyone care to keep me company?

Third person:
Despite her vow to take the evening off and do something leisurely, Rose found herself in the library after her lessons let out for the day. In her defense, there were a few things due tomorrow and there were some books she absolutely needed if she was going to get her work done.

Besides, there was something about the library that relaxed her. The scent and feel of the books. The absolute quiet that settled over her. She did some of her best thinking in here.

Rose gathered the books she needed before settling herself at a table. Moments later, she had her quill in her hand and parchment in front of her. Rather than starting on her work, though, she begin to draft a letter to her father. She hadn't written to him in a good fortnight, which was a lengthy time for her.

Dear Father...

A soft smile spread over her lips as she wrote about her lessons and life at Hogwarts. She missed him a great deal, but somehow writing to him made him feel less far away.

app: kyle: onceuponamodly (ij)

lenabee@me.com — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:15:11 GMT

Player Information
Name: Lena
Email: lenabee@me.come
AIM SN: macgirl50
Other contact information: (Optional.)

Character Information
IJ Username: (Required. You must have 10 icons uploaded and a public character information page posted in the journal.)
Link to the public info page: (this needs to be a public post in your character's journals with comments enabled so other players can use it to plot with your character)
Name: Kyle [Middle] [Last]
Age: 19
Birthdate: September 3rd
Location: New York City

Occupation: Aspiring Rock Star/Waiter
Class: Middle Class ~~for now, anyway~~

Reincarnation: Odin
Link to source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin
Abilities: Kyle has an unusually strong constitution. He almost never gets sick and he doesn't injure easily. He's a little more resistant to the abilities of others and possesses more strength than you would expect from someone of his age and build.

Personal History:
Kyle was born into a typical middle class family - if you call having parents who were constantly at one another's throats typical, anyway - on a cool fall night in New York City. He was a good baby, quiet and not very temperamental at all and his parents learned to get along for awhile for his sake. They still bickered, but it was easier to put that aside when they had Kyle to consider.

That peace didn't last very long, though. Kyle grew old enough for school and friends, sports and music lessons, and as he spent more and more time out of the house, the bickerments grew. It certainly didn't help that Kyle's dad couldn't seem to keep it in his pants. Once the truth about an affair he was having with a model half his age came out, the marriage was over. Honestly, Kyle was kind of relieved. Even at the age of 10, he could recognize that his parents really didn't belong together.

Soon after the divorce, his father married the model and moved to LA so that she could pursue her acting career. It was a move Kyle and his mother both rolled their eyes at, even though Kyle did miss him. His mom eventually started to date, but the men who drifted in and out of her life over the years certainly couldn't replace his father's place in his life. A few weeks in LA every summer didn't really make up for it either, which is probably why to this day Kyle is much closer to his mother. He visits his dad when he can, but they'll never have the same kind of bond.

Kyle started taking music lessons when he was 6. He played sports, too, but he never loved sports the way he did music. He learned to play the piano and the guitar very well and even then he thinks he knew music was his calling in life. It's the only thing he's ever wanted to do more than casually. Sure, he'll play a pickup game of basketball in the park with his friends, but he doesn't love it the way he does music.

Money has been tight since his parents split up. His mom does the best she can, but Kyle has always had a strong sense of responsibility and he always did what he could to help out. He got jobs babysitting when he was younger. He had a paper route for a couple of years after her turned 13. Shortly after his 16th birthday he scored a job waiting tables at some crappy diner down the street. It didn't pay very well, but it was better than nothing and eventually that job led to a slightly better one. Now he's working at a much nicer restaurant, one that more than pays the bills.

It was while they were still in high school that Kyle and his best friends Dex, Kenny, Perna and Bee decided to form a band. They busted their asses practicing and even managed to get a few gigs. Kyle was pretty sure they were going places before Kenny took off. Needless to say Kyle was pissed. He didn't care about Kenny's reasons for leaving. This was his dream he was fucking with.

His parents wanted him to go to college, but Kyle insisted on not wasting their money on something he saw no real benefit in. There was a lot of arguing, but he finally persuaded them to let him at least take a year off. Not being in school gives him a lot more time to work and all of his free time is devoted to Highway 21. He still hasn't given up on his dreams, not even after Kenny bailed on them to go home to Chicago. Kyle was more determined than ever and set to work trying to find someone to replace Kenny. It hasn't been easy going, of course, but there's no way Kyle is giving up.

Personality:
Kyle is, by and large, a very friendly young man. He's outgoing and energetic. His manner could almost be described as flirty, though it's rarely intentional. Kyle isn't usually one to sleep around, but he's also not exactly gung-ho about relationships in general. He hasn't exactly had the best examples to look up for - his parents were completely dysfunctional, his mom has horrible taste in men and even his friends seem to have some pretty screwd up relationships. As far as Kyle is concerned, it's better to focus on his music.

That's not to say he hasn't fooled around with his share of girls or that he's never had a one night stand. Kyle isn't a guy who goes out of his way to get laid, but he's still a guy and he's not always in the mood to reject the advances of an attractive girl who thinks his musical ability makes him sexy.

Most of the time, though, Kyle is a responsible guy who tries to do the right thing. He's dedicated to his music, his band and his friendships and those come first with him. Screwing some girl isn't nearly as important as the band or the people he cares about and on those occasions when he does let his hormones drive, he's extremely careful. He's not going to screw up his future over a moment of teenage stupidity.

As much as he tries to do the right thing, Kyle can hold a grudge forever. His trust is easily gained, but once it's lost, it's nearly impossible to get it back. When Kyle is pissed, he'll stay pissed for a really long time. He still hasn't quite forgiven his father for moving to the other side of the country, even now. He'll visit the man and he still loves him, but he still carries a lot of anger over him leaving.

Holding grudges aside, though, Kyle is pretty easy going and laid back. When he's not working or practicing, he's lounging around listening to music, playing video games or hitting a nearby park for a game of one on one. His bandmates are his best friends, but he has plenty of other friends outside of the band and he still tries to keep in touch with the buddies he had in high school.

Physical Description: Kyle has the appearance of the mostly cleancut boy next door and for the most part he fits that. He dresses in jeans and t-shirts most of the time, though occasionally you'll catch him wearing something a little nicer than that. He has a warm and friendly smile and gives off that general "big brother" vibe. The overall first impression most people get is that he's a responsible and trustworthy young man.

Preferred Body Model: Harry Judd
Example Images: LA LA LA. I already have them saved.