Parker ascended to the stool, already feeling a bit nervous, though he hid it with a smile to the assistant headmistress. Hopefully this didn't take too long. At least he hoped not. Otherwise he was likely to start fidgeting like crazy up on the stool. Hopefully he would make his family proud wherever he went. He didn't want to embarrass them or something.
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◊ OUTSPOKEN Parker is the type to be straightforward when speaking with people, and doesn't care to lie or twist words. He'd also like for everything to be out on the table as opposed to hiding or disguising things. As a result, he sometimes seems rude when he's actually trying to be honest, and will apologise if someone is offended by it. ◊ FRIENDLY Parker is actually quite friendly. With a ready smile on his face and a desire to meet people, he tries his hardest to make friends and keep them. He also is willing to help a friend out if and when they need it. ◊ FOCUSED Parker is quite focused on tasks given to him. He rarely gets distracted from tasks easily and tends to work a task to completion instead of leaving it for another day. ◊ WITTY Parker is quite witty. Always ready with a quip, a jab, or a joke, he loves making people laugh and enjoys humour. He also likes practical jokes, though he won't admit to setting them up himself. ◊ INTELLIGENT Parker is quite intelligent. He can usually catch onto new concepts easily, and has a mind for puzzles and figuring out problems quite easily. He also has an eye for finding solutions to problems he comes across. ◊ TACTILE Parker is quite tactile. He is always hugging and initiating physical contact with people, having a slightly skewed sense of personal space. However, he can pull back and give people space when they request it.
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Location: Great Hall Thinking: Well, where am I going now? OOC: Crappy post format is crappy. -◎-
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The Professor set the hat down carefully on the student's head. For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... Oh, I'd wager you'd have a hard time being an embarrassment Not to worry, I know just where to put you Hufflepuff!
spaceAmata lead the first years from the antechamber into the Great Hall, approaching the stool and the hat with the group lined up behind her. She unbound the scroll, and began reading off names to start the sorting so the evening could get underway.
spaceAndi waited patiently for her name to be called. Well, not really patiently, unless you were comparing her to her usual level of patience, which was nonexistent. Currently, she was being very patient, in that she was not forcibly shoving her way to the front of the group of first years and running to the stool, alphabetical order be damned. If she thought that would get her anywhere, of course, she'd do it in an instant. But, she was reasonably certain it would in fact get her absolutely no where, so she resolved to simply bounce in place and stare the hat down, mentally willing it to sort everyone in front of her as quickly as possible.
spaceWhen her name was finally called, she grimaced slightly (no one had called her 'Sissy' in a very long time, after all), but it was quickly replaced with a smile as she raced towards the stool, almost falling off of it in her haste to get on. She literally wiggled in her seat as the hat was lowered over her head, eager to get through this whole 'sorting' thing. Of course, she wouldn't mind if the hat took its time with her, because she lived for the attention, but at the same time she really wanted to know what house she was going to be. She knew things about them, of course, but not really enough to guess at where she'd go. She mostly based her assumptions off of people she knew, so... probably Gryffindor or Slytherin? She was best friends with the twins, after all. And she wasn't that dissimilar to James, he'd been a Gryffindor. So... maybe? Whatever, she wasn't the expert. The hat was. The talking hat. Who was hopefully going to start talking very soon.
SNEAKY xxx»» Sissy has the benefit of being rather on the small side. She's also very good at being quiet when she needs to. Of course, it could be argued that a good deal of her 'sneaking' is simply 'being ignored'. She is the youngest of seven, after all. But, when she sets her mind to it, she is pretty good at moving about undetected. She's also very underhanded, resorting to misdirection and half-truths to get herself out of tight spots with her parents and oldest siblings.
CHILDISH xxx»» No one really expects Sissy to be very mature. So, she doesn't see a point in bothering with it. She's always treated like a baby, so why shouldn't she act like one? While she's mostly grown out of her fit-throwing (she will still throw things and scream if pressed too hard), she's still a far cry from a reasonable, mature person. She's gotten better since living with James and Lyre, who treat her with respect and like a person rather than a baby (or an animal), but she still retains some of her childish behavior.
OBSESSIVE xxx»» Sissy is exceptionally single-minded. Once she has fixated on something, nothing will get her to drop it. A new favorite song will be sung almost twenty four seven until she's bored of it and moves onto the next. Any new stuffed animal immediately becomes her bedmate. If something catches her fancy, she must have it, at all costs. If something confuses or interests her, she will not rest until she has asked every question under the sun about it. While this can be great, as her obsessive nature results in an excellent memory, it can be difficult to get her to focus on important matters while she's fixated.
IRRITABLE xxx»» On the one hand, she's the youngest, and she gets spoiled rotten. On the other hand, she's the youngest of seven, and tends to be left to her own devices simply because there aren't enough hours in the day. The result is a child who expects the world, and is often disappointed. When she doesn't get her way, she gets incredibly frustrated. She's very opinionated, about just about everything, so she has a lot of instances in her life where 'getting her way' is expected. What to eat for dinner, what movie to watch on the weekend, which store to go to at the mall, anything with a question of 'this or that' has an answer, and Sissy expects everyone to do as she says. If they don't, she is not above throwing a tantrum. She's also grumpy in general, except when she's found someone to talk to about her latest obsession.
NEEDY xxx»» The Masters parents only have so much energy, and they both have jobs. Their two oldest children are distant from their younger siblings, and are only willing to invest so much attention into them. So, the general go-to to keep Sissy happy is to simply give her what she wants. Whenever she wants something material, it's easy enough. But, she is a child, and sometimes she wants attention, something not so easily gained. She is starved for affection, and will latch onto anyone willing to give it to her like a leech. When she can't get attention, she tries to fill the need with her toys, and is very possessive of her things as a result.
ASSERTIVE xxx»» Being spoiled by so many people tends to leave a person with a rather high opinion of themselves. Sissy is no exception, she thinks quite well of herself and won't hesitate to voice her opinion on any subject as a result. She also finds that this is the best way to get the attention she craves, and so doesn't hesitate to raise her voice, to shout, to knock something off of a table if that's what it takes to get someone else's attention. She likes to boss people around, and is quite content to see them listen. Sometimes, of course, this is hard to come by, since she's only a child. But, she fancies herself a child leader, keen on getting the support of her classmates at school, even at her tender young age.
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Looks like a girl, but she's a flame So bright, she can burn your eyes Better look the other way You can try but you'll never forget her name She's on top of the world Hottest of the hottest girls say
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Lara was nervous. She could see her brother in the hall at his table, but she couldn't seem to draw much strength from him being there. It was the most frustrating thing in the world, being told she was going to be sat up on a stool and told where she was going to go. She would have preferred something a bit more private, but if Parker could deal with it, so could she. She sat down when her name was called, watching the room disappear as the hat descended over her head and hoped she wasn't up there long.
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◊ INTELLIGENTOmolara is highly intelligent. She loves working on problems and finding solutions. She also happens to be innovative with her solutions, trying new things to solve old problems. She enjoys challenges, and when she finds one, she'll turn it over and over in her head to come up with an answer. ◊ FRIENDLYOmolara is also friendly. She loves making friends and usually has a smile on her face while she does so. She enjoys the company of others, and has plenty of energy for social interactions. ◊ SERIOUSDespite Lara's friendliness, she does have a serious side. When she gets engrossed in a project, nothing can shake her from it, and she tends to view each decision she makes as having serious weight. She does enjoy having fun, she just would rather make sure that her work is done before engaging in it. ◊ ASTUTEOmolara is highly observant, taking in everything around her and missing very little. She also tends to be a good judge of character, having an uncanny ability to pinpoint when she's being lied to most of the time. Her first impressions tend to be spot on, and she rarely is steered wrong with following her intuition. ◊ HELPFULBecause she is the way she is, Omolara tends to be helpful to friends and family alike. She enjoys lending a hand to them and often can be seen giving her own two cents on things they're having trouble with. ◊ LOYALAbove all, Omolara is quite loyal to her family and friends. She often takes their side in arguments, even if she disagrees with them. She also tends to make sure any disagreements are done in private, since she doesn't think it helps anyone at all to see one in public.
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Everybody stares, as she goes by 'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes Watch her when she's lighting up the night Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl And it's a lonely world But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
spaceAndi waited patiently for her name to be called. Well, not really patiently, unless you were comparing her to her usual level of patience, which was nonexistent. Currently, she was being very patient, in that she was not forcibly shoving her way to the front of the group of first years and running to the stool, alphabetical order be damned. If she thought that would get her anywhere, of course, she'd do it in an instant. But, she was reasonably certain it would in fact get her absolutely no where, so she resolved to simply bounce in place and stare the hat down, mentally willing it to sort everyone in front of her as quickly as possible.
spaceWhen her name was finally called, she grimaced slightly (no one had called her 'Sissy' in a very long time, after all), but it was quickly replaced with a smile as she raced towards the stool, almost falling off of it in her haste to get on. She literally wiggled in her seat as the hat was lowered over her head, eager to get through this whole 'sorting' thing. Of course, she wouldn't mind if the hat took its time with her, because she lived for the attention, but at the same time she really wanted to know what house she was going to be. She knew things about them, of course, but not really enough to guess at where she'd go. She mostly based her assumptions off of people she knew, so... probably Gryffindor or Slytherin? She was best friends with the twins, after all. And she wasn't that dissimilar to James, he'd been a Gryffindor. So... maybe? Whatever, she wasn't the expert. The hat was. The talking hat. Who was hopefully going to start talking very soon.
SNEAKY xxx»» Sissy has the benefit of being rather on the small side. She's also very good at being quiet when she needs to. Of course, it could be argued that a good deal of her 'sneaking' is simply 'being ignored'. She is the youngest of seven, after all. But, when she sets her mind to it, she is pretty good at moving about undetected. She's also very underhanded, resorting to misdirection and half-truths to get herself out of tight spots with her parents and oldest siblings.
CHILDISH xxx»» No one really expects Sissy to be very mature. So, she doesn't see a point in bothering with it. She's always treated like a baby, so why shouldn't she act like one? While she's mostly grown out of her fit-throwing (she will still throw things and scream if pressed too hard), she's still a far cry from a reasonable, mature person. She's gotten better since living with James and Lyre, who treat her with respect and like a person rather than a baby (or an animal), but she still retains some of her childish behavior.
OBSESSIVE xxx»» Sissy is exceptionally single-minded. Once she has fixated on something, nothing will get her to drop it. A new favorite song will be sung almost twenty four seven until she's bored of it and moves onto the next. Any new stuffed animal immediately becomes her bedmate. If something catches her fancy, she must have it, at all costs. If something confuses or interests her, she will not rest until she has asked every question under the sun about it. While this can be great, as her obsessive nature results in an excellent memory, it can be difficult to get her to focus on important matters while she's fixated.
IRRITABLE xxx»» On the one hand, she's the youngest, and she gets spoiled rotten. On the other hand, she's the youngest of seven, and tends to be left to her own devices simply because there aren't enough hours in the day. The result is a child who expects the world, and is often disappointed. When she doesn't get her way, she gets incredibly frustrated. She's very opinionated, about just about everything, so she has a lot of instances in her life where 'getting her way' is expected. What to eat for dinner, what movie to watch on the weekend, which store to go to at the mall, anything with a question of 'this or that' has an answer, and Sissy expects everyone to do as she says. If they don't, she is not above throwing a tantrum. She's also grumpy in general, except when she's found someone to talk to about her latest obsession.
NEEDY xxx»» The Masters parents only have so much energy, and they both have jobs. Their two oldest children are distant from their younger siblings, and are only willing to invest so much attention into them. So, the general go-to to keep Sissy happy is to simply give her what she wants. Whenever she wants something material, it's easy enough. But, she is a child, and sometimes she wants attention, something not so easily gained. She is starved for affection, and will latch onto anyone willing to give it to her like a leech. When she can't get attention, she tries to fill the need with her toys, and is very possessive of her things as a result.
ASSERTIVE xxx»» Being spoiled by so many people tends to leave a person with a rather high opinion of themselves. Sissy is no exception, she thinks quite well of herself and won't hesitate to voice her opinion on any subject as a result. She also finds that this is the best way to get the attention she craves, and so doesn't hesitate to raise her voice, to shout, to knock something off of a table if that's what it takes to get someone else's attention. She likes to boss people around, and is quite content to see them listen. Sometimes, of course, this is hard to come by, since she's only a child. But, she fancies herself a child leader, keen on getting the support of her classmates at school, even at her tender young age.
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The Professor set the hat down carefully on the student's head. For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... Well, I am rarely wrong, And I never steer a student where they don't belong, It's rather good you already have friends where you're headed, Because I can see the place for you to go is... Slytherin!
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:12 pm
Once I rose above the noise and confusion Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
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Vinny was nervous. Not cause the sorting. He didn't have any pressure to be any particular house, sure his mom had been Gryffindor but his grandma had been in Hufflepuff. Even if he landed elsewhere he would be fine. He was sure there was someone from every house through cousins of something. He was more worried he stood out. There was just so many people here. Diagon alley had been different. He could fudge his age most of the time and pass as a baby faced adult in passing. Yea not here he was clearly labeled as a first year right now and everyone else was more than noticeably shorter than him. He had really only started a friendship with Aeryn so most of his classmates were strangers. Aeryn had spunk and he did still feel terrible he caused them to fall in the water, even if she enjoyed it. In hindsight though, the excitement of falling in was kinda fun. He kept to the back and looked at the ceiling and floating candles. He had never seen anything like that before! As they approached the other kids peared around each other to see the hat but he could see it a mile away. Oh grandma made it sound all grandiose and fancy. All they needed to do was sit down and wear a hat? He had done that plenty of times, sometimes at the same time. He wasn't the first to go so he got to see the process, but he was not waiting long "Vincent Cloutier" He heard his name called. Quietly he excused his way through the other kids, hoping he didn't bump anyone and went up to the stool. Ok NOW everyone was for sure staring at him. He sat down a bit easier than the other kids who had to hop on and the hat was put on his head. He did hope he wasn't too hard to place. He really just wanted to go sit and eat. Mabye he could be the same house as Aeryn?
SOLITARY Vinny values alone time and being by himself. It not that he can't or won't socialize but he doesn't mind when he's not FRIENDLY Vinny in any interaction by default is friendly. Unless the conversation demands something else his goal is be nice to the other person AMBITIOUS knowing things will be harder for him has not stopped Vinny from dreaming big….pun not intended. He want to be the best at what he can do. DARING Vinny does not mind taking risks. Can't get anywhere or anything in the world without risks. COGNITIVE Vinny is a thinker. He will do puzzles just for fun and while not any smarter than the average person his age, that doesn't mean he won't try some logic puzzles for fun. POLITE Vinny is likely the last through a door because he's the one holding it. He does his best to be respectful of everyone and everything.
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Masquerading as a man with a reason My charade is the event of the season And if I claim to be a wise man It surely means that I don't know On a stormy sea of moving emotion Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
You and I in a little toy shop Buy a bag of balloons with the money we've got Set them free at the break of dawn 'Til one by one they were gone.
Iggy was so ready. Sticking with Kam they kept with the group. The day was so far exciting, Iggy was pretty certain kids falling off of boats was an unusual occurance. Otherwise they would stop doing it right? Iggy stared up at the ceiling as they went. It was so cool! Standing on his tippy toes once they stopped he spied a old hat. Mabye he could get that super tall kid to lift him so he didn't have to stretch. That hat had to be pretty magical to be that old. He was so ready for his name and Kam to get called. They both figured it be different houses but Iggy really hoped to be in a house with Kam. They likely would just switch passwords and uniforms if they wanted to trip people up. But they already shared nearly everything why not houses too? ”Ignatius Hepburn” was called out. Oh, he would go first alphabetically wouldn't he. He approached the stool and hopped on it. He felt the hat get lowered on his head. ’So Mr. Hat can me and Kam be the same house? We’ll be good I promise! No intentional fires.’ He knew it was likely in vain to ask the hat to do him this favor, but why not try?
ECCENTRIC Iggy is weird. He likes weird things. He will act silly even when it's an odd time to do it. When he laughs there is guaranteed to be a snort and he loves to laugh. Iggy is not quiet. He's full of energy and tends to get really excited about things. SMART Sure Iggy prefers to act but he knows the importance of learning. He may be immature but he is intelligent and can easily understand the plans Kam hatches. He just doesn't show it. DARING Iggy likes the thrill. He'll be the loudest cheer at a game. If there's a risk of broken limb or detention, Iggy doesn't shy away. He'll stop and consider life and death decisions. Alive is a good state to be in. LOYAL Iggy is willing to take the punishment for a friend, especially his brother. Wanna keep a secret? Iggy will never tell a soul. He'll cover someone's back and keep them safe SOCIAL Iggy is friendly and people seem to like him. He's great with crowds and has next to no stage fright. He could likely wing it on a speech and it be hard to tell from a planned one IMPATIENT Iggy hates to wait. He would have been born first from his shear impatience but his brother was in was the way. He will fidget if he sits too long and can have issues staying focused for the long haul
If I could find a souvenir Just to prove the world was here And here is a red balloon I think of you, and let it go
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What if, what if we run away? What if, what if we left today? What if we said goodbye to safe and sound? And what if, what if we're hard to find? What if, what if we lost our minds? What if we let them fall behind and they're never found?
𝕌𝕟𝕤𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝔽𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣 ☀ ℙ𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕕 ☀ 𝕄𝕖𝕥𝕒𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕡𝕙𝕒𝕘𝕦𝕤
❃❂❁Chanda waited in the long line of first years trying extremely hard to pay attention to the sorting and the list of names but. The Ceiling! It was incredible! He'd read about it in Hogwarts, A History but it was a whole different experience reading about it than actually seeing it. He wondered if there were constellations up there during the night, that'd be awesome! He had been busy trying to spot one and nearly missed the calling of his name, thankfully coming back just in time to hear "Dunbar!" being called out. He eagerly walked forward and did a small jump onto the stool and waited for the hat to descend upon him.
My youth, my youth is yours Trippin' on skies, sippin' waterfalls My youth, my youth is yours Runaway now and forevermore My youth, my youth is yours A truth so loud you can't ignore My youth, my youth, my youth My youth is yours
◊ DETERMINEDChanda doesn't give up without reason if he's curious about it or actively doing something. It'd be a pleasant attribute if whatever he was determined about didn't involve him nearly always tripping over something. ◊ WHIMSICALHe enjoys seeing magic in everyday life. And seeing as he was actually magic and that his mother used magic around him all the time it was rather easy. But also sometimes he could get lost staring at one of his Mum Hera's sparkly gypsy skirts and making fairy ring dances with it. ◊ CURIOUSThe world is big, bright, and colorful, what's not to explore?! And now that he had two mums and a big sister to ask, all he had to do now was figure out which questions to do first! ◊ STUBBORNWhen Chanda didn't want to do something, or more often than not did want to do something, it would take something extra super spectacular to make him see reason again. Even if the extra super spectacular was shiny. ◊ OBSESSIVEIts not that he gets totally and completely obsessed, its just that he wants to know everything about whatever interests him. And everything always includes ev-er-ry-thing. ◊ EASILY-DISTRACTEDHe hates how distracted he can be, especially when he's trying to do something completely different but what's to say his fate/destiny would or wouldn't change if he didn't chase the startling gold butterfly? That's a question he would most definitely have to find out!
Stella Connelly First Year Unsorted Eleven Year Old - Pureblood
Step Sister
Location : Great Hall - Sorting (2042)
Stella had kept to herself through most of her trip to Hogwarts. Keeping to reading until she got to Hogsmeade the young first year was grateful to get some distance from her step sisters. As was she knew she wouldn’t land in the same house as hopefully either of them. Sadly, classes were going to be a real problem. Walking into the great hall Stella looked up at the night sky overhead. It was comforting despite Stella being well aware it was bewitched to be like that.
The moment her name was called to be sorted, Stella felt the stares of those interested. Walking up to the stool, she took a seat. Seeing Cilla glaring at her she knew the girl was annoyed about her going first. ‘Please help me be as my mother wanted me to be mister sorting hat.’ She silently prayed. Stella was certain the hat new best.
Status : Hoping for the best Company : First years & others
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■ GRACIOUSMy mother taught me to have compassion. To care about every living creature, not just humans but all life. People could easily say I’m good-natured. I am patient and relatively polite even if I don’t want to be. I have a friendly disposition that I think helps make me approachable. I can be very sympathetic and understanding. If there is anything I’m good at it’s lending an ear to those who need it. Perhaps a helping hand. ■ ERUDITEWith a thirst for knowledge, I love books and I enjoy learning. Though I like reading I also don’t mind the hands-on approach. Father taught me school matters and I should always try my best. So, I do. No matter what it is I want to learn about it. Of course, I have my favoured subjects like plants and animals. He also says I quite clever. I think first before acting on instinct. Needless to say, I’m a logic and reason kind of person. ■ RESPONSIBLEI’m responsible, known for staying out of trouble and following the rules. I’m not the type to be late either. I’m trustworthy and reliable. Whether you’re a friend or an acquaintance, you can trust and rely on me to do what I say I’m going too. When left to do a task I can be relied upon to get it done. I can also be trusted to take care of things right and on time. I’m just a dependable sort I guess. ■ PASSIVEI don’t like confrontation. So, I just stay out of things and accepted things for what they are. When my step mother tells me what to do I just do it, even if I don’t want too. I just do it to keep the peace. My step sisters’ (particularly Priscilla) like to boss me around. The only reason I don’t stand up to them is because there’s no point. If I tried it would just get me into trouble, and I’d be blamed for the fighting regardless of if I started it or not. I’m better off just doing as I’m told and accept it. ■ INDEPENDENTBecause my step mother makes me do everything around the house I’m pretty self-sufficient. I can do things like housework, get something to eat, and take care of the gardens and the houses on the estate. It’s only a matter of time before I learn from the house elves how to make actual meals rather then just simple sandwiches. I don’t really need anyone’s help with things. I can take care of myself. Although it is nice to have a little help from time to time. ■ MODESTI’m also humble. I don’t like to boast about the things I can do or how smart I am. It’s not like I’m better then anybody else. I’m respectful of others so even if I can do something someone else can’t I won’t rub it in. I’d certainly help them though if they wanted it. Besides I’m not exactly one for attention as I’m unsure of myself most of the time. Despite what I can do and how well I can do it, I’m always worried I won’t do it right. Of course, when you get verbal beat down day after day, you really start to doubt yourself. Be it my appearance or my actions, they’ve both been knocked down. Unfortunately, I’m not very confident in myself and thus am very self-conscious. ■ ASPIRINGMy mother in memory is the best person I know. The stories my father told of her were inspirational. I hope to be as she wanted me to be. To be the kindest I can be as I know I could be kinder. There are many aspects of my life I would like to be better in. However, some will take their time. I wish to one day be a potioneer like my mother or a magizoologist like my father. However, I also have my own ambitious. I have a long list of things I’d like to do in life. I just hope I’ll have the opportunities to do them.
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Charlotte Richardson - Connelly First Year Unsorted Eleven Year Old - Pureblood
Twin & Step Sister
Location : Great Hall - Sorting (2042)
Charlotte stuck with her sister the whole time as they made their way to school. Though, her sister was certain they would land in Slytherin as intended for their family, the younger of the two twins wasn’t sure. Though she agreed with her sister all the way. She even agreed with her sister over the comments she made about their classmates. Even if they were probably all very nice.
Walking into the great hall, Charlotte had mixed feelings. The boat ride had been nice and calming but suddenly she was all nerves. What if she wasn’t quite Slytherin material? Staring blankly, Charlotte remained frozen at the sound of her name. In fact, it wasn’t until her sister jabbed her in the side that she shook her head and got back into reality.
“Sorry…” Charlotte said before walking up and sitting on the stool. As the sorting hat was placed on her head, the girl thought to herself. ‘I’m a Richardson… Mother expects me to be in Slytherin along with my sister. I should be with my sister. We’re always together. We’re exactly alike. There’s no way we aren’t alike. That’s why we’re twins…’ If or when the hat would speak to her she was sure to be in shock. Charlotte wasn’t expecting a talking hat even for one as magical as the sorting hat.
Status : I'll be with my sister right...? Company : First years & others
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■ SELFISHMother has always spoiled me and my sister. Anything we want we get in most of the time. I want what I want, even if it’s just what my sister wants. Doesn’t matter what we have to do to get it. Usually for her it’s the center of attention. At least I think it is. But she shares with me sometimes because we’re twins so she has too, even if we fight over it occasionally. ■ COMPLIANTI tend to go along with what my sister does and says. Typically I follow her around or repeat what she says. I also follow my mother’s ideals for me. Even if I want certain things I’ll still follow what they or other authority figures tell me. I’m pretty obedient in that sense. That’s not to say I don’t roll my eyes when or argue with my sister when I disagree. Granted I usually pout and move on. ■ UNINTELLIGENTCilla and mother say I’m dimwitted. I’m not entirely sure what they are implying. I can be smart. Just sometimes I forget things or get things confused. I might not get a lot of things but I do try. Although I usually just go along with what my sister says. Perhaps they think I don’t have my own brain. I do though, I swear. And I might mess things up but I try my best. ■ FICKLEI change my mind at a drop of a hat. One minute I’m going to get lunch and the next I’m distracted by the flowers outside. I can go from being mad with my sister to being content with her. Even my interests are pretty all over the place. I can go from being interested in cooking to being interested in gardening. The only interest of mine that’s ever stayed constant is drawing and painting because it’s literally the only thing I’m good at. ■ ARTISTICI’ve always had an artistic side. Like I mentioned earlier it’s the one thing that’s a consistent interest. My mother says it’s good for a girl to have some kind of artistic ability. Probably why she made me take it up in the first place, though she doesn’t think it’s worth much. I for one rather enjoy painting and drawing the scenery outside. It’s relaxing and it’s better than having me try to play the piano or any other instrument for that matter. Besides I can be rather creative with a paint brush and an easel. ■ DREAMERI’ve always coming up with ideas that are as my sister calls them completely impractical. Sometimes the words that come out of my mouth aren’t very sensible. I’m a bit of a dreamer when it comes to live. I want to be an artist but my mother doesn’t see that as a reasonable career not that I’m required to have one. If anything she considers it a mere hobby. I’m also a bit of a hopeless romantic which doesn’t sit well with my mother. My dreams just don’t align with what my family expects of me. ■ RESENTFULTo say I don't get jealous would be a lie. To say I’m jealous of my sister that would be an understatement. She’s always been the favourite with mother even if we are twins. I have hopes and dreams that just don’t align with hers. Though, mother spoils me just as much and I love her for it, I still can tell. It’s not enough to hide it. I’m not mad just a little bitter by it. I’m not that dimwitted…
Priscilla Richardson - Connelly First Year Unsorted Eleven Year Old - Pureblood
Twin & Step Sister
Location : Great Hall - Sorting (2042)
Priscilla was annoyed. Extremely annoyed. All the other students were annoying in her mind. They were all lesser then her until she was proven otherwise. Hogsmeade was crowded and the boats were a nightmare (she didn’t care if others didn’t mind it). Now that they were in the great hall, she wasn’t happy about the wait. Her step sister went first which was a frustration in itself. Then her nitwit of a sister went before her. She was the eldest! She had the brain!
Not a moment of hesitation occurred when Priscilla heard her name called. She quickly marched to the stool and took a seat. Waiting for the sorting hat to be placed on her head she tried her best not to roll her eyes. She’d waited long enough. ‘I think I’ve waited long enough. As a Richardson I should be in Slytherin no questions asked.’ She thought. No way was she talking out load. Even with her step father being a Gryffindor it didn’t matter, she was a Slytherin just like her mother and father.
Status : Annoyed... I've waited long enough.... Company : First years & others
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■ SELF ABSORBEDFirst off, I’m all about me. I don’t try to hide it. If my hair and outfit isn’t perfect I complain. My appearance is important. If I don’t get what I want I’m simply not happy. My mother spoils my sister and I and I’m perfectly alright with that. In fact, I love it. If something doesn’t benefit me I don’t care. Yes, I’m selfish, spoiled, and vain. I still don’t care. Plan and simple. ■ BOSSYI don’t like taking no for an answer. If I want something I’m going to get it. Typically, I boss around my twin sister. She doesn’t know anything anyways so why not tell her what to do. Then again, it’s like talking to a wall and thus rather pointless and a waste of time. Although I do enjoy that she goes along with everything I say. Granted it can become annoying. Then there’s my step sister whom I also boss around as I’d rather someone else do my homework. At least she’s obedient… ■ ARGUMENTATIVEIf I don’t agree with someone I’ll tell them so. Although some might say that I don’t do so nicely. Who really cares though? So long as I tell them their being idiotic that’s all that matters. I also don’t like being contradicted. Just because someone doesn’t agree with me doesn’t mean they need to start something over it. Even if I’m not right I don’t need to be told otherwise. They should just keep it to themselves. ■ DECEITFULDespite the above I can act like a nice person if I have too. I hate doing so though as I’m far from being a goody two shoes. However, if my step father were to find out how I treat his daughter, mother would surely be displeased. I’m not against lying about things to keep me out of trouble. Last thing I want is for a person of authority to find out the trouble I cause. I also wouldn’t want any potential suitors to dislike me for my displeasing nature. Though sometimes it is unavoidable. ■ OLD FASHIONEDMy family is very old fashioned and therefore so am I. Living by old family tradition I need to marry someone of pureblood, preferable an heir. Which of course would be arranged by my parents. I’m content with the idea of being a loving and supporting wife. One who strives for absolute perfection. Eventually have kids and be a loving mother to young future heirs and ladies who will one day marry as well. I believe in all of that which is why I strive for it. ■ AMBITIOUSLike I said, I strive for things and thus I have ambitious. I want to be a wife of an heir. Produce children to continue the bloodline as will be expected of me. Raise them to be something just as I was raised. Run a home like my own mother would and yet still have time for my music. I don’t want a big fancy job in the ministry because that isn’t part of my plan. I want people to respect me for the wealth my family should and will have. It’s a simple ambition but it’s one I hope to accomplish one day. ■ ENVIOUSLastly, I can be easily jealous. I desire things others have if I don’t already have them. If someone else is more fortunate then I am I can’t stand it. I even hated the fact that my sister was daddy’s favourite. Of course, I’m mother’s but still. I was never one for sharing. If I had to admit it which I probably never will, I even envy my step sister for having a father…
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:04 pm
The Sorting Hat
Diamond Wales
Looks like a girl, but she's a flame So bright, she can burn your eyes Better look the other way You can try but you'll never forget her name She's on top of the world Hottest of the hottest girls say
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Lara was nervous. She could see her brother in the hall at his table, but she couldn't seem to draw much strength from him being there. It was the most frustrating thing in the world, being told she was going to be sat up on a stool and told where she was going to go. She would have preferred something a bit more private, but if Parker could deal with it, so could she. She sat down when her name was called, watching the room disappear as the hat descended over her head and hoped she wasn't up there long.
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◊ INTELLIGENTOmolara is highly intelligent. She loves working on problems and finding solutions. She also happens to be innovative with her solutions, trying new things to solve old problems. She enjoys challenges, and when she finds one, she'll turn it over and over in her head to come up with an answer. ◊ FRIENDLYOmolara is also friendly. She loves making friends and usually has a smile on her face while she does so. She enjoys the company of others, and has plenty of energy for social interactions. ◊ SERIOUSDespite Lara's friendliness, she does have a serious side. When she gets engrossed in a project, nothing can shake her from it, and she tends to view each decision she makes as having serious weight. She does enjoy having fun, she just would rather make sure that her work is done before engaging in it. ◊ ASTUTEOmolara is highly observant, taking in everything around her and missing very little. She also tends to be a good judge of character, having an uncanny ability to pinpoint when she's being lied to most of the time. Her first impressions tend to be spot on, and she rarely is steered wrong with following her intuition. ◊ HELPFULBecause she is the way she is, Omolara tends to be helpful to friends and family alike. She enjoys lending a hand to them and often can be seen giving her own two cents on things they're having trouble with. ◊ LOYALAbove all, Omolara is quite loyal to her family and friends. She often takes their side in arguments, even if she disagrees with them. She also tends to make sure any disagreements are done in private, since she doesn't think it helps anyone at all to see one in public.
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Location: Great Hall Thinking: This is nerve-wracking! OOC: -◎-
Everybody stares, as she goes by 'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes Watch her when she's lighting up the night Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl And it's a lonely world But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
The Professor set the hat down carefully on the student's head. For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... My, you're a tenacious one, aren't you? Sharp as a tack, too Yes, I know just what to do with you Ravenclaw!
Once I rose above the noise and confusion Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
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Vinny was nervous. Not cause the sorting. He didn't have any pressure to be any particular house, sure his mom had been Gryffindor but his grandma had been in Hufflepuff. Even if he landed elsewhere he would be fine. He was sure there was someone from every house through cousins of something. He was more worried he stood out. There was just so many people here. Diagon alley had been different. He could fudge his age most of the time and pass as a baby faced adult in passing. Yea not here he was clearly labeled as a first year right now and everyone else was more than noticeably shorter than him. He had really only started a friendship with Aeryn so most of his classmates were strangers. Aeryn had spunk and he did still feel terrible he caused them to fall in the water, even if she enjoyed it. In hindsight though, the excitement of falling in was kinda fun. He kept to the back and looked at the ceiling and floating candles. He had never seen anything like that before! As they approached the other kids peared around each other to see the hat but he could see it a mile away. Oh grandma made it sound all grandiose and fancy. All they needed to do was sit down and wear a hat? He had done that plenty of times, sometimes at the same time. He wasn't the first to go so he got to see the process, but he was not waiting long "Vincent Cloutier" He heard his name called. Quietly he excused his way through the other kids, hoping he didn't bump anyone and went up to the stool. Ok NOW everyone was for sure staring at him. He sat down a bit easier than the other kids who had to hop on and the hat was put on his head. He did hope he wasn't too hard to place. He really just wanted to go sit and eat. Mabye he could be the same house as Aeryn?
SOLITARY Vinny values alone time and being by himself. It not that he can't or won't socialize but he doesn't mind when he's not FRIENDLY Vinny in any interaction by default is friendly. Unless the conversation demands something else his goal is be nice to the other person AMBITIOUS knowing things will be harder for him has not stopped Vinny from dreaming big….pun not intended. He want to be the best at what he can do. DARING Vinny does not mind taking risks. Can't get anywhere or anything in the world without risks. COGNITIVE Vinny is a thinker. He will do puzzles just for fun and while not any smarter than the average person his age, that doesn't mean he won't try some logic puzzles for fun. POLITE Vinny is likely the last through a door because he's the one holding it. He does his best to be respectful of everyone and everything.
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Masquerading as a man with a reason My charade is the event of the season And if I claim to be a wise man It surely means that I don't know On a stormy sea of moving emotion Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
The Professor set the hat down carefully on the student's head. For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... Quite the spine you've got there, my boy Impressive, and such a good heart to go with it They'll both serve you well in Slytherin!
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:10 pm
The Sorting Hat
Kungfudemoness
You and I in a little toy shop Buy a bag of balloons with the money we've got Set them free at the break of dawn 'Til one by one they were gone.
Iggy was so ready. Sticking with Kam they kept with the group. The day was so far exciting, Iggy was pretty certain kids falling off of boats was an unusual occurance. Otherwise they would stop doing it right? Iggy stared up at the ceiling as they went. It was so cool! Standing on his tippy toes once they stopped he spied a old hat. Mabye he could get that super tall kid to lift him so he didn't have to stretch. That hat had to be pretty magical to be that old. He was so ready for his name and Kam to get called. They both figured it be different houses but Iggy really hoped to be in a house with Kam. They likely would just switch passwords and uniforms if they wanted to trip people up. But they already shared nearly everything why not houses too? ”Ignatius Hepburn” was called out. Oh, he would go first alphabetically wouldn't he. He approached the stool and hopped on it. He felt the hat get lowered on his head. ’So Mr. Hat can me and Kam be the same house? We’ll be good I promise! No intentional fires.’ He knew it was likely in vain to ask the hat to do him this favor, but why not try?
ECCENTRIC Iggy is weird. He likes weird things. He will act silly even when it's an odd time to do it. When he laughs there is guaranteed to be a snort and he loves to laugh. Iggy is not quiet. He's full of energy and tends to get really excited about things. SMART Sure Iggy prefers to act but he knows the importance of learning. He may be immature but he is intelligent and can easily understand the plans Kam hatches. He just doesn't show it. DARING Iggy likes the thrill. He'll be the loudest cheer at a game. If there's a risk of broken limb or detention, Iggy doesn't shy away. He'll stop and consider life and death decisions. Alive is a good state to be in. LOYAL Iggy is willing to take the punishment for a friend, especially his brother. Wanna keep a secret? Iggy will never tell a soul. He'll cover someone's back and keep them safe SOCIAL Iggy is friendly and people seem to like him. He's great with crowds and has next to no stage fright. He could likely wing it on a speech and it be hard to tell from a planned one IMPATIENT Iggy hates to wait. He would have been born first from his shear impatience but his brother was in was the way. He will fidget if he sits too long and can have issues staying focused for the long haul
If I could find a souvenir Just to prove the world was here And here is a red balloon I think of you, and let it go
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The Professor set the hat down carefully on the student's head. For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... Oh, you promise, do you? I'll have to see when I get to your brother, I'm afraid But, for you, I think you'll do quite well in Ravenclaw!
Stella Connelly First Year Unsorted Eleven Year Old - Pureblood
Step Sister
Location : Great Hall - Sorting (2042)
Stella had kept to herself through most of her trip to Hogwarts. Keeping to reading until she got to Hogsmeade the young first year was grateful to get some distance from her step sisters. As was she knew she wouldn’t land in the same house as hopefully either of them. Sadly, classes were going to be a real problem. Walking into the great hall Stella looked up at the night sky overhead. It was comforting despite Stella being well aware it was bewitched to be like that.
The moment her name was called to be sorted, Stella felt the stares of those interested. Walking up to the stool, she took a seat. Seeing Cilla glaring at her she knew the girl was annoyed about her going first. ‘Please help me be as my mother wanted me to be mister sorting hat.’ She silently prayed. Stella was certain the hat new best.
Status : Hoping for the best Company : First years & others
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■ GRACIOUSMy mother taught me to have compassion. To care about every living creature, not just humans but all life. People could easily say I’m good-natured. I am patient and relatively polite even if I don’t want to be. I have a friendly disposition that I think helps make me approachable. I can be very sympathetic and understanding. If there is anything I’m good at it’s lending an ear to those who need it. Perhaps a helping hand. ■ ERUDITEWith a thirst for knowledge, I love books and I enjoy learning. Though I like reading I also don’t mind the hands-on approach. Father taught me school matters and I should always try my best. So, I do. No matter what it is I want to learn about it. Of course, I have my favoured subjects like plants and animals. He also says I quite clever. I think first before acting on instinct. Needless to say, I’m a logic and reason kind of person. ■ RESPONSIBLEI’m responsible, known for staying out of trouble and following the rules. I’m not the type to be late either. I’m trustworthy and reliable. Whether you’re a friend or an acquaintance, you can trust and rely on me to do what I say I’m going too. When left to do a task I can be relied upon to get it done. I can also be trusted to take care of things right and on time. I’m just a dependable sort I guess. ■ PASSIVEI don’t like confrontation. So, I just stay out of things and accepted things for what they are. When my step mother tells me what to do I just do it, even if I don’t want too. I just do it to keep the peace. My step sisters’ (particularly Priscilla) like to boss me around. The only reason I don’t stand up to them is because there’s no point. If I tried it would just get me into trouble, and I’d be blamed for the fighting regardless of if I started it or not. I’m better off just doing as I’m told and accept it. ■ INDEPENDENTBecause my step mother makes me do everything around the house I’m pretty self-sufficient. I can do things like housework, get something to eat, and take care of the gardens and the houses on the estate. It’s only a matter of time before I learn from the house elves how to make actual meals rather then just simple sandwiches. I don’t really need anyone’s help with things. I can take care of myself. Although it is nice to have a little help from time to time. ■ MODESTI’m also humble. I don’t like to boast about the things I can do or how smart I am. It’s not like I’m better then anybody else. I’m respectful of others so even if I can do something someone else can’t I won’t rub it in. I’d certainly help them though if they wanted it. Besides I’m not exactly one for attention as I’m unsure of myself most of the time. Despite what I can do and how well I can do it, I’m always worried I won’t do it right. Of course, when you get verbal beat down day after day, you really start to doubt yourself. Be it my appearance or my actions, they’ve both been knocked down. Unfortunately, I’m not very confident in myself and thus am very self-conscious. ■ ASPIRINGMy mother in memory is the best person I know. The stories my father told of her were inspirational. I hope to be as she wanted me to be. To be the kindest I can be as I know I could be kinder. There are many aspects of my life I would like to be better in. However, some will take their time. I wish to one day be a potioneer like my mother or a magizoologist like my father. However, I also have my own ambitious. I have a long list of things I’d like to do in life. I just hope I’ll have the opportunities to do them.
The Professor set the hat down carefully on the student's head. For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... My dear girl, I think your mother would be quite proud You've a good heart, and a sharp mind Now then, I think you'll find yourself right at home in Hufflepuff!
