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 Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:43 pm
 CHARACTER SHEETCharacterName: Ann Beckett
House: Ravenclaw
Year: FourthStatsStrength: •••○○○ 3/6
Wisdom: •••○○○ 3/6
Common Sense: •••○○○ 3/6
Compassion: •••○○○ 3/6
Influence: ••○○○○ 2/6
Unspent Points: 0 FamiliarName:
Stat Bonus: Participation Duels: [ x ] [ x ] [ x ]
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:51 pm
INFORMATION  GENERAL Name: Ann Beckett
Gender: Female
Birthday: January 3rd
House: Ravenclaw
Blood Status: Mixedblood
Wand: Apple wood, Unicorn Tail Core, 10 3/4 inches, Supple, Smooth with vine-like etching on handle.
Wand Hand: Right PERSONALITY General: Ann is a rather ordinary girl, with few special things about her other than the fact that she is a witch. She doesn't play sports, she can't do anything that muggles would consider a talent such as drawing or anything fancy, and she's not incredibly outgoing or social by any means. She largely keeps to herself, preferring to sit in the common room or somewhere else in the castle by herself than go somewhere with a large group of people. It's not that she feels intimidated by crowds (okay, maybe that is part of it), it's more about the fact that she doesn't have a lot of close friends. Any large groups she would do things with would be mostly loose acquaintances or even strangers, and she knows she would feel very left out. That's not enjoyable for anyone, so she stifles the problem at the start.
But that's not to say that Ann doesn't enjoy being around people. She's very close to the few close friends she has, and likes it that way. Maintaining a large number of friends is hard work; she would much rather it be nearly effortless and easy. Having friends shouldn't be work! She's also very loyal to the friends she has, and will often speak up to defend them (albeit in a rather meek voice). Ann isn't the most headstrong or persuasive person, so she often needs to rely on others for help in a department that requires force or firmness. She goes to them with her problems, for advice, and even just for comfort if a test didn't go as expected. Connections are important in a boarding school away from home, after all.
Ann has a bit of a reputation as being very good in Charms class, and while that may be true, she is not an overly remarkable student. She gets along well enough, she passes her classes, but she is by no means an overachiever. She is rarely at the top of her classes, and when she is it is a shaky pedestal. She tries her best, and has to devote quite a bit of time to studying, so that is another reason that she isn't the most social of students. But she doesn't regret this. She has high hopes for when she graduates, and wants to become a nurse. She hopes to one day work at St. Mungo's, helping people in a less aggressive way than becoming an Auror or something of the sort. This shows that Ann is a very passive person by nature, and would prefer to live peacefully than be constantly on alert.
Habits: Ann is a lip-biter. She doesn't even have to be nervous to do it; she'll be nibbling at the skin on her lower lip almost constantly, especially while she's concentrating. They can often bleed as a result of this, and are almost always swollen.
While working, she tends to flick her quill back and forth between her thumb and forefinger, sometimes so quickly that it will slip and fly out of her hand.
Whenever Ann has a lot on her plate at once, or she is in a rush, she will talk to herself in quiet whispers. Most of it is made of "Okay, that's done, now I need to..." and things of that sort. She almost doesn't realize she's doing it.
Lastly, Ann can be a bit obsessive about her clothing. It needs to fit the right way, flatter her, and her outfits need to be color coordinated if not perfectly matching. She's fine with being a bit sloppy when she won't be around people, or if she isn't feeling well, but otherwise she puts great thought into her appearance (mostly to counteract the travesty done to her hair).
Hobbies: Reading, people-watching, hanging out in the library, and trying every flavor of Bertie Bott's Beans.
Likes: Hot drinks, curling up with a book and a blanket, birds, cold weather, sunshine, and Charms class.
Dislikes: Large crowds, thunderstorms, History of Magic, physical exercise, petty girls, and some Slytherins (only because they've been mean to her!)
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:58 pm
DETAILS
FAMILY
Mother:
Theresa Beckett - 34 - Halfblood, formerly of Hufflepuff
Father:
Peter Beckett - 37 - Mixedblood (around 3/4), formerly of Gryffindor
Siblings:
Adam Beckett - 7 - Mixedblood, currently in a Muggle Elementary school
Extended Family:
Paternal grandparents (Lisa and Nathaniel Beckett - 52 and 58), maternal grandparents (Heather and Harold Lovell - 53 and 53), and maternal aunt and uncle (Tiffany and Robert Willows - 34 and 36).
Relationship with Family:
Ann clings tightly to her family, and loves them dearly. It has been very hard for her to be away from them, but unfortunately it is impossible to commute to Hogwarts on a daily basis. She regularly writes to any and all available family members, and receives at least one letter from someone every day. The walls surrounding her bed in the dormitory is covered with postcards and little notes, along with pictures and small mementos from her life at home.
HISTORY
Ann's life has been relatively simple and uneventful. She grew up just outside of London, England, and has lived there all her life. She lived in an average four-person household, with a few pets. She's always been very close with her family, even if her little brother, Adam, could be annoying at times. She's always just gone about her business, and was a very good little girl most of the time. If she ever did something her parents didn't like, they would avoid mindless punishment in favor of explaining to her why what she did was wrong. She was treated as an adult whenever possible, talked to like an equal, and that instilled in her an ability to hold her own in social situations revolving around adults.
She's had the occasional old relative die, of course, but there have been no tragic deaths or losses, no devastating events in terms of money, jobs, or the like. They got along fairly well, with both parents working in some aspect of the Muggle world that paid fairly well. Her father is a lawyer at a popular firm in London, even if he may not be a "partner" in the business. Her mother is a nurse at a local hospital, but always made as much time as possible for being home with her husband and children.
When Ann began to show signs of possessing magical abilities, her parents quickly swooped in to explain everything to her. They didn't want her to think that she was strange or that she didn't fit in; quite the contrary! She was special, and was now part of an entirely new world full of other special people who could do things that she could! They encouraged her to practice her magic as much as possible (only at home, of course), and often tried to teach her things that would help lay the foundation for the education they knew she would receive at Hogwarts someday. When the letter finally came, the whole family made a trip to Diagon Alley to buy her supplies, and Ann couldn't have been more excited. This was the beginning of a new, exciting chapter in her life and she was so anxious to get started.
Overall, Ann's life has been...normal, at least for a child in a magical family.
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:04 pm
OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS
The Sorting:
As she looked up at the front of the Great Hall, Ann swallowed a small lump in her throat and squared her shoulders. She could do this. It was easy, really. All she had to do was walk up there, perch herself on that (admittedly tall) stool, and sit under the hat while it did all the work. Child after child went up to that little raised platform for their Sorting, and with each decision a table full of witches and wizards would erupt in applause. It would sort of startle her at first, but after five or six Sortings she was used to the cheers. The crowd of first years was getting smaller, she was being pushed further and further to the front as more and more names were called.
"Ann Beckett." It took her a moment to realize that, yes, her name had just been called. She stared blankly at the hat at the front of the room, before swallowing again and forcing her feet to move. She stumbled a little at first, causing her cheeks to flush dark with blood, before she managed to perch herself upon that stool. She closed her eyes as the hat was placed on her head, slightly unnerved by the fact that it slipped down over her eyes anyway. She could hear it mumbling to itself, talking about her kind heart and her quiet ways. She knew that it would most likely place her in either Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, the former being the likelier choice. She wasn't sure if she had the brains to justify Ravenclaw, but she knew she wasn't cut out for Gryffindor or Slytherin. Soon enough, her suspicions were confirmed.
"Ravenclaw!"
As the light of the Great Hall flooded her eyes again, Ann stared out blankly in shock. Ravenclaw? She was a bit uncertain, wondering if she could live up to that house. However, those thoughts were pushed aside for now when she saw the happy faces of the Ravenclaw table applauding her. She carefully made her way down the steps and sat between two girls at the long table, who both smiled at her and welcomed her to Ravenclaw. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all?
Boggart:
As she stood there gazing at the morphing shape, Ann felt anxiety seize her heart and freeze it cold. As it decided on a singular object, her own reflection was presented to her. Normally, this would have been fine, totally fine, but it wasn't. It wasn't anywhere near fine. At first glance the reflection was normal, mimicking her movements and apprehension, but the differences became clear as soon as you looked a bit closer. There was an air of smugness in her eyes in the glass, and the shadows of the room behind her flickered and moved in strange ways. It was only when the reflection really began to morph and change into something twisted, something dark and horrible and evil, that she panicked and let out a whimper. She shut her eyes tight, protesting against the demonic world on the other side of the glass, before raising her wand in her hand with a trembling grip.
"R-Riddikulus!" Her voice echoed in the hushed room, and she peeked through her lashes when she heard a strange, thunder-like, warped sound. The mirror was undulating like a funhouse mirror, stretching the image of her reflection in humorous ways. This successfully counteracted the darkness that had been there moments before, and as it continued to squirm, the Boggart shifted into the next phobia. Ann stepped away with a shaky laugh that was drowned out by the roar of laughter from her other classmates, her hands still shaking as her brain engraved the image she'd seen into the back of her eyes. She probably wouldn't sleep tonight.
Mirror of Erised:
The strange mirror drew her in, her feet moving across the stone floor without her really wanting them to. At first she only saw herself in the glass, which made her nervous, and she glanced away for a moment to steel herself. After a few seconds, she dared a glance back into the glass, but avoided looking herself in the face. What she saw was completely different. She was dressed in a white nurse's uniform, with matching little hat and stethoscope around her neck. She lifted a hand to touch the instrument, but found nothing actually hanging around her neck. Frowning, she looked at the reflection again. The door behind her opened, and a few people filtered into the room - which she now realized was a hospital room. The people were her family. Her mother, her father, her little brother; they all stood around her and smiled at her from the glass. She glanced over her shoulder to look at her mother, but found no one there.
This really wasn't helping. With a frown, and with tears stinging her eyes, she looked away from the mirror. She left the room with a sniffle, upset about the fact that she'd just seen her family but had been unable to touch them. However, the sight of her obviously working in a hospital warmed her heart a bit, and a smile played at her lips as she wiped at her eyes. She'd get there someday.
EXTRA CREDIT
Patronus:
Ann's patronus is a lion, which is heavily tied to her family. The creature is a central part of their family crest, and she has always related her father's personality to a lion. He is a strong, lively man with a broad smile, but one who is also not afraid to be firm when needed. It's also linked to his former house at Hogwarts, Gryffindor.
Greatest Treasure:
Her mother gave her a locket when she first came to Hogwarts, a simple circular gold locket with a letter B etched into the surface. Inside is a tiny photo of her family, her included, and also a small photo of their home. She wears it almost all the time, even when asleep, and would be severely devastated if it were to be lost.
Manner of Dress:
Ann tries her best to look good at all times, or at least whenever she will be seen by others. If she is not feeling well, or is having a particularly bad day, her fashion sense will suffer a bit, but you would never describe her as "sloppy" or "dirty." She tends to match or at least coordinate her outfits around a central color, usually Ravenclaw blue if she is hanging out around school. Trips to Hogsmeade warrant outfits that are more in tune with modern Muggle culture, but vary by the season.
Favorite Class:
Ann's favorite class is Charms, by far. She excels in it, and genuinely likes the light, happy kind of magic that it delivers. Not to mention that many charms are very useful in everyday life, such as for cleaning, organizing, and other things that help with menial tasks.
Worst Class:
She absolutely hates History of Magic. She does not have the mind for all those details that need to be memorized, and does not understand why the majority of the subjects studied are important. Sure, if they touch on something that she's moderately interested in, she'll pay more attention, but she generally earns grades that barely count as "passing" in that class.
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:05 pm
SCHOOL INFORMATION
CLASSES
(Not Necessarily in This Order)
Potions
Herbology
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Transfiguration
History of Magic
Astronomy
Charms
Divination
Care of Magical Creatures
(Preparing for the O.W.L.s)
BOOKS
(In addition to first-, second-, and third-year books)
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 4) by Miranda Goshawk
Unfogging the Future by Cassandra Vablatsky
Intermediate Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
The Monster Book of Monsters by Edwardus Lima
Encyclopedia of Toadstools
Magical Water Plants of the Mediterranean by Hardian Whittle (?)
EQUIPMENT
1 Wand
1 Pewter Cauldron, Standard Size 2
1 Set of Glass Phials
1 Telescope
1 Set of Brass Scales
UNIFORM
Three Sets of Plain Black Work Robes
One Pointed Black Hat for Day Wear
One Pair Protective Dragon Hide Gloves
One Black Winter Cloak with Silver Fastenings
ASSIGNMENTS
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:10 pm
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:16 pm
RELATIONSHIPS
GRYFFINDOR
HUFFLEPUFF
RAVENCLAW
SLYTHERIN
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:18 pm
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:20 pm
ART GALLERYOFFICIAL  FANART
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:22 pm
GROWTH
FOURTH YEAR → FIFTH YEAR
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Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:23 pm
CREDITS
ANN THIRD YEAR ART
Teaal (Lineart), Andrometer (Colors)
ANN FOURTH YEAR ART
Amulet_Ruby (Lineart), The Feeling is Gone (Colors)
ANN CHARACTER CONCEPT
Cynnybun
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