Post by Christian Conway on Jul 18, 2011 23:34:03 GMT -5
Name: Christian Patrick Conway
Age: 35
Birthdate/place: 28/01/1985 West Point, New York, United States of America
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Family: Thomas and Marie Conway, both are muggles without an ounce of magical blood in their bodies. Chris has one sibling, a brother named John, who is 8 years younger than Christian. They never really became close.
Appearance:
Build/height- 6’0” 185 lbs.
General Description- Christian was born in a military family and continues proudly in that tradition. His daily routine has led to a muscular build, draped over his pale skin. The dirty blonde hair Christian inherited, is kept high and tight, although while in school, with the lack of a good pair of razors, his hair grows longer, but is never unkempt. Under his hair are a pair of light blue eyes, that in the right light almost appear grey.
While teaching Chris will wear a nice dress shirt, silk tie, slacks and occasionally a suit jacket underneath his robe. Around the grounds Christian can be spotted dressed in jeans, straightly ironed, and a neat and flat button up, or polo. His clothes are for the most part, neatly pressed, creating the look of an organized man. Early in the morning, Christian dons a look of an Army basic trainee. Black gym shorts, and a dull grey "ARMY," t-shirt that he has inherited from his father, are worn as Chris runs around the school and goes through a daily routine fit for a general.
Possessions- After four years of playing Quidditch for his house team, Ravenclaw, Chris still held onto his love for the sport after graduation. Once he was able to make his own money and save enough, he bought a Nimbus 2015, which he shines and polishes after every use. Chris also owns an old owl named Peanut that he received in his 5th year at school. The owl is well past his prime, and spends most of its time in the Owlery.
Personality:
Temperment/Mental Attributes- Born into a military family, Chris was raised as a cadet from birth. Taught to always "be the best you can be," Christian is self motivated. He is dedicated, a hard worker, forever loyal, and a natural born leader. However, like every human, he is not without faults. Christian is fiery, and has a very short temper. He was the type of student to ace a test, and fight with the next kid who makes a snide remark to him in the hallway. Chris prefers a close group of friends, like a close fraternity of brothers, which can lead to him being short, but always respectful to strangers.
In the Mr. Conway, or sir, is a very passionate and motivated teacher. Although he tends to digress in the classroom, he is always 100% behind what he is saying. He is an easy guy to get along with, as he has no hatreds towards anyone in particular. But as soon as a student is his bad side, they will have a hard time recovering.
Alliance- Chaotic good. Christian was raised to always stand up to the forces of evil. However, he will consistently toe the line in his effort to keep evil at bay.
Strengths/Weaknesses-His biggest strength has to be the passion for what he puts into everything, and his new found sense of motivation. Whether it's teaching his class, sleeping, or sliding down a railing, Chris will do his best. Conway is a very good speaker. Words come easily to him, and he can talk articulately and fluently. With the words, comes an ability to motivate people and to talk his way out of trouble, but also he can become snotty with those words and wind up in a fight.
While he was a student Chris was an incredibly motivated person, with a passion to be the youngest Minister of Magic in history. However in his seventh year of school Chris discovered the magical properties of alcohol and drugs.
On the other side, Chris is awful at taking criticism and will not do anything to make other people like him. Years of practice have made him a master of procrastination, although occasionally he just won't do the work. After years of partying after he left Hogwarts, he has kicked his alcohol and drug problem. But, he can't resist the occasional drink.
Christian's biggest flaw has to be his short temper that has put him into several sticky situations. His early fights just ended up with Chris in detention, but as he grew up he began to grow enemies. The climax came when Christian nearly got into a fight while he was at the Ministry with a man that later became the Minister.
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House- Ravenclaw
Job- After school, Christian took a post at the Ministry, in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement but bounced around quite a bit. He didn't like the people in charge, and his use of alcohol had led him into other drugs, but he always managed to conceal his use. Fed up with the Ministry, Conway left to go back to the castle he once called home, to teach the young. However, his skills had faltered and he was rejected. Chris then spent a long, tumultuous years getting clean, and relearning the skills necessary to teach the young students. At the age of 31, Chris had regained his magical abilities, and even surpassed his previous knowledge in transfiguration. He reapplied, and was offered the Transfiguration teaching position, which he happily accepted. Four years later, he is fully satisfied with his decision.
Employer- Hogwarts
OWLs/NEWTs- Newts: Arithmancy: O Defense Against the Dark Arts: O Transfiguration: O Potions: E Charms: A
OWLs: Divination: A Care of Magical Creatures: E
Other:
Magical Skills- Chris is a very well rounded wizard, and fairly skilled with a wand. The couple years he spent in the ministry gave him experience in defensive spells. However, he is good in theory of charms, but can not quite put the spells into practical use. Chris has always found Transfiguration to be the most fascinating branch of magic, and has spent a great deal of time trying to master any spell he can find. He has also spent several days trying to become an animigus, but has not quite succeeded, yet.
Patronus- A husky dog
Wand- 12" Ash, Dragon scale
Goals/Aspirations- When he was younger Chris wanted to be Minister. Now though it is to take the empty post of Headmaster.
Other Information- Muggleborn, accepting of all blood statuses, and races.
History- Christian was born to Thomas and Marie Conway, whom are both muggles with no previous knowledge of sorcery in their blood. Tom is a general in the U.S. Army, Marie works as a stay at home mother. Christian was brought into this world, and immediately thrown into the military world. His dad was missing for the early toddler years, off leading his troops in a muggle war. Tom returned, for good, for Chris's 4th birthday and immediately instilled the Army way in his son. Christian recalls running daily at the young age of five, but not because of his father's insistence rather, for the joy he found in it. When 11 year old Chris received a letter from Salem, the US school of wizardry, they forbade him to go. But after personally writing to the Salem Headmistress, Chris found out about a school in England, which was far enough away for his parents to let him go without causing interference with their professional lives. Christian became a staple at West Point Academy, known as the little boy running among the young cadets, and racing them in the obstacle course. However Chris seemed to vanish shortly after his eleventh birthday. His parents insisted that he had gone away to a prestigious boarding school in the South. However, Christian had jumped the pond and began attending Hogwarts.
While at school Christian put all he could into being the best wizard he could. He couldn’t help but be fascinated by everything around him, but kept a morning ritual of fitness. After acing most of his OWLs, Chris took the course that allowed him to get on the fast track to becoming the Minister, and he continued on that path by doing well on his NEWTs, but in the same year he found the joys of drugs and alcohol.
While training to become an Auror, Chris would often show up to work hungover, and on breaks would get high in the bathroom. He was soon demoted to office work, which allowed him more time for his bad habits, and soon he was facing a suspension. Fed up, Christian quit, and headed back to the magical castle in England. The headmaster saw right through him, and Chris was rejected from the teaching position he desired. Having reached his rock bottom, Chris attempted to turn his life around. He went through the tough process of kicking the drug habit. Unfortunately the drugs not only hurt his body, they damaged his brain and his magical abilities. For two years, Chris dedicated himself to studying the depths of magical lore. He faced the incredible power of the drug withdrawals, the chills, and the anxiety. He found that when he began to work out again, he sidetracked those issues, and hopped back on the track towards a successful lifestyle.
Christian has definitely not had the hardest of lives up to this point. However he is no longer close with his family, due to his abnormality, and prefers a close group of friends. Even with so many people in the castle, Chris still finds a way to be lonely, which initially led to his drinking problem.
Being a muggleborn, and being different has always led to problems among the population, and Chris was no different. However he didn't settle for snide comebacks, instead he used his fists and eventually his wand. This has lead Chris to be super-motivated to prove doubters wrong.
RP sample The early morning, cool, crisp autumn air tore through Christian Conway's lungs as he sped around the Astronomy tower, nearly finishing his morning run. The grey shirt Chris wore every morning was soaked in sweat, and his sneakers began to tear at the sole. "Going to have to mail Dad." Chris thought to himself, "The British just don't have quality shoes."
Chris breathing heavy, tried to fight the pain of the morning run. To tear his mind away, he always tried to put his mind on something else. He watched as the sun rose and an owl streaked across the sky, carrying a letter. Chris' mind wandered to the first time he witnessed an owl carrying a letter. He was eleven and was finishing the exact routine he was commencing now. The tawny owl landed on his front step, dropping off a thick tan letter. Christian sprinted to his house, then picked up the letter that changed his life.
Christian walked up the front steps, and proceeded to the Great Hall for a quick breakfast. He grabbed a glass of juice, and muffin, then moved back up to his dorm to get ready to teach his class.
Age: 35
Birthdate/place: 28/01/1985 West Point, New York, United States of America
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Family: Thomas and Marie Conway, both are muggles without an ounce of magical blood in their bodies. Chris has one sibling, a brother named John, who is 8 years younger than Christian. They never really became close.
Appearance:
Build/height- 6’0” 185 lbs.
General Description- Christian was born in a military family and continues proudly in that tradition. His daily routine has led to a muscular build, draped over his pale skin. The dirty blonde hair Christian inherited, is kept high and tight, although while in school, with the lack of a good pair of razors, his hair grows longer, but is never unkempt. Under his hair are a pair of light blue eyes, that in the right light almost appear grey.
While teaching Chris will wear a nice dress shirt, silk tie, slacks and occasionally a suit jacket underneath his robe. Around the grounds Christian can be spotted dressed in jeans, straightly ironed, and a neat and flat button up, or polo. His clothes are for the most part, neatly pressed, creating the look of an organized man. Early in the morning, Christian dons a look of an Army basic trainee. Black gym shorts, and a dull grey "ARMY," t-shirt that he has inherited from his father, are worn as Chris runs around the school and goes through a daily routine fit for a general.
Possessions- After four years of playing Quidditch for his house team, Ravenclaw, Chris still held onto his love for the sport after graduation. Once he was able to make his own money and save enough, he bought a Nimbus 2015, which he shines and polishes after every use. Chris also owns an old owl named Peanut that he received in his 5th year at school. The owl is well past his prime, and spends most of its time in the Owlery.
Personality:
Temperment/Mental Attributes- Born into a military family, Chris was raised as a cadet from birth. Taught to always "be the best you can be," Christian is self motivated. He is dedicated, a hard worker, forever loyal, and a natural born leader. However, like every human, he is not without faults. Christian is fiery, and has a very short temper. He was the type of student to ace a test, and fight with the next kid who makes a snide remark to him in the hallway. Chris prefers a close group of friends, like a close fraternity of brothers, which can lead to him being short, but always respectful to strangers.
In the Mr. Conway, or sir, is a very passionate and motivated teacher. Although he tends to digress in the classroom, he is always 100% behind what he is saying. He is an easy guy to get along with, as he has no hatreds towards anyone in particular. But as soon as a student is his bad side, they will have a hard time recovering.
Alliance- Chaotic good. Christian was raised to always stand up to the forces of evil. However, he will consistently toe the line in his effort to keep evil at bay.
Strengths/Weaknesses-His biggest strength has to be the passion for what he puts into everything, and his new found sense of motivation. Whether it's teaching his class, sleeping, or sliding down a railing, Chris will do his best. Conway is a very good speaker. Words come easily to him, and he can talk articulately and fluently. With the words, comes an ability to motivate people and to talk his way out of trouble, but also he can become snotty with those words and wind up in a fight.
While he was a student Chris was an incredibly motivated person, with a passion to be the youngest Minister of Magic in history. However in his seventh year of school Chris discovered the magical properties of alcohol and drugs.
On the other side, Chris is awful at taking criticism and will not do anything to make other people like him. Years of practice have made him a master of procrastination, although occasionally he just won't do the work. After years of partying after he left Hogwarts, he has kicked his alcohol and drug problem. But, he can't resist the occasional drink.
Christian's biggest flaw has to be his short temper that has put him into several sticky situations. His early fights just ended up with Chris in detention, but as he grew up he began to grow enemies. The climax came when Christian nearly got into a fight while he was at the Ministry with a man that later became the Minister.
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House- Ravenclaw
Job- After school, Christian took a post at the Ministry, in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement but bounced around quite a bit. He didn't like the people in charge, and his use of alcohol had led him into other drugs, but he always managed to conceal his use. Fed up with the Ministry, Conway left to go back to the castle he once called home, to teach the young. However, his skills had faltered and he was rejected. Chris then spent a long, tumultuous years getting clean, and relearning the skills necessary to teach the young students. At the age of 31, Chris had regained his magical abilities, and even surpassed his previous knowledge in transfiguration. He reapplied, and was offered the Transfiguration teaching position, which he happily accepted. Four years later, he is fully satisfied with his decision.
Employer- Hogwarts
OWLs/NEWTs- Newts: Arithmancy: O Defense Against the Dark Arts: O Transfiguration: O Potions: E Charms: A
OWLs: Divination: A Care of Magical Creatures: E
Other:
Magical Skills- Chris is a very well rounded wizard, and fairly skilled with a wand. The couple years he spent in the ministry gave him experience in defensive spells. However, he is good in theory of charms, but can not quite put the spells into practical use. Chris has always found Transfiguration to be the most fascinating branch of magic, and has spent a great deal of time trying to master any spell he can find. He has also spent several days trying to become an animigus, but has not quite succeeded, yet.
Patronus- A husky dog
Wand- 12" Ash, Dragon scale
Goals/Aspirations- When he was younger Chris wanted to be Minister. Now though it is to take the empty post of Headmaster.
Other Information- Muggleborn, accepting of all blood statuses, and races.
History- Christian was born to Thomas and Marie Conway, whom are both muggles with no previous knowledge of sorcery in their blood. Tom is a general in the U.S. Army, Marie works as a stay at home mother. Christian was brought into this world, and immediately thrown into the military world. His dad was missing for the early toddler years, off leading his troops in a muggle war. Tom returned, for good, for Chris's 4th birthday and immediately instilled the Army way in his son. Christian recalls running daily at the young age of five, but not because of his father's insistence rather, for the joy he found in it. When 11 year old Chris received a letter from Salem, the US school of wizardry, they forbade him to go. But after personally writing to the Salem Headmistress, Chris found out about a school in England, which was far enough away for his parents to let him go without causing interference with their professional lives. Christian became a staple at West Point Academy, known as the little boy running among the young cadets, and racing them in the obstacle course. However Chris seemed to vanish shortly after his eleventh birthday. His parents insisted that he had gone away to a prestigious boarding school in the South. However, Christian had jumped the pond and began attending Hogwarts.
While at school Christian put all he could into being the best wizard he could. He couldn’t help but be fascinated by everything around him, but kept a morning ritual of fitness. After acing most of his OWLs, Chris took the course that allowed him to get on the fast track to becoming the Minister, and he continued on that path by doing well on his NEWTs, but in the same year he found the joys of drugs and alcohol.
While training to become an Auror, Chris would often show up to work hungover, and on breaks would get high in the bathroom. He was soon demoted to office work, which allowed him more time for his bad habits, and soon he was facing a suspension. Fed up, Christian quit, and headed back to the magical castle in England. The headmaster saw right through him, and Chris was rejected from the teaching position he desired. Having reached his rock bottom, Chris attempted to turn his life around. He went through the tough process of kicking the drug habit. Unfortunately the drugs not only hurt his body, they damaged his brain and his magical abilities. For two years, Chris dedicated himself to studying the depths of magical lore. He faced the incredible power of the drug withdrawals, the chills, and the anxiety. He found that when he began to work out again, he sidetracked those issues, and hopped back on the track towards a successful lifestyle.
Christian has definitely not had the hardest of lives up to this point. However he is no longer close with his family, due to his abnormality, and prefers a close group of friends. Even with so many people in the castle, Chris still finds a way to be lonely, which initially led to his drinking problem.
Being a muggleborn, and being different has always led to problems among the population, and Chris was no different. However he didn't settle for snide comebacks, instead he used his fists and eventually his wand. This has lead Chris to be super-motivated to prove doubters wrong.
RP sample The early morning, cool, crisp autumn air tore through Christian Conway's lungs as he sped around the Astronomy tower, nearly finishing his morning run. The grey shirt Chris wore every morning was soaked in sweat, and his sneakers began to tear at the sole. "Going to have to mail Dad." Chris thought to himself, "The British just don't have quality shoes."
Chris breathing heavy, tried to fight the pain of the morning run. To tear his mind away, he always tried to put his mind on something else. He watched as the sun rose and an owl streaked across the sky, carrying a letter. Chris' mind wandered to the first time he witnessed an owl carrying a letter. He was eleven and was finishing the exact routine he was commencing now. The tawny owl landed on his front step, dropping off a thick tan letter. Christian sprinted to his house, then picked up the letter that changed his life.
Christian walked up the front steps, and proceeded to the Great Hall for a quick breakfast. He grabbed a glass of juice, and muffin, then moved back up to his dorm to get ready to teach his class.
