Post by James Black on Aug 2, 2010 11:43:29 GMT -5
Name: James Anthony Black
Age: 33
Birthdate/place: March 3rd in Devon, England
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Appearance:
Build/height- Very lean build, broad chest and sturdy shoulders, 6’0”
General Description- James has thick and full dark brown hair, expressive blue-gray eyes, and a kind face with a common crease above his brow. He tries his best to stay clean-shaven, but usually is not successful in finding the time to do so, which results in the usual scruff he’s seen with. James normally wears comfortable, well-worn jeans and plain, solid-colored t-shirts and long sleeve shirts.
Possessions- James owns various odd muggle artifacts from his time at the university (see below), including a lava lamp, a piece of bright coral from the Gulf of Mexico, and a vast collection of muggle and magical textbooks.
Personality:
Temperament/Mental Attributes- James is very quiet, polite, and soft-spoken. He will think before he speaks, constantly worrying over the effects of his actions and inactions. He is also very fun-minded and sarcastic, always trying to make people feel at ease, particularly in tense situations. James is very strong-minded, however, and when he decides a position on a subject he will stick to it whole-heartedly. Under pressure, he is usually calm, collected, and productive. He will do anything to help out his family and friends.
Alliance- Order of the Phoenix
Strengths/Weaknesses- James is very kind-hearted, and will do anything in his power to help someone in need, even if it is just lending his ear. However, he will sometimes commit himself too much and end up in an undesirable circumstance or situation. Though overall, it is that kind-heartedness that is his biggest strength. He always wants peace, hopes to help people, and wants everyone to lead a happy life. James cares for the environment tremendously, and when it is threatened he will tend to lose his temper (litterers beware!). James’ worst weakness is taking on too many responsibilities at once, which causes him unneeded stress. Quite often he ends up sacrificing one responsibility to fulfill another. His short attention span also proves to be quite counter-productive.
Employment&Education:
Former House- Ravenclaw
Job- Groundskeeper: James is responsible for the general upkeep of the campus grounds. He works hard to ensure that every plant is taken care of, the Forbidden Forest secure (with the help of his brother and Theo), the creatures happy, the lake clean, the paths clear, and anything necessary to keep the campus clean, safe, and beautiful.
Employer- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
OWLs/NEWTs- James did very well on his tests, except for Divinations which he failed miserably. He earned “Exceeds Expectations” and “Outstanding”’s for every other subject. Particularly excellent were his Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures scores.
Other:
Magical Skills- James has an above-average skill with magical plants and animals. Otherwise, he holds average magical ability.
Patronus- Hippogriff
Wand- Oak, 10”, dragon heartstring core
Goals/Aspirations- James’ goal is to make the campus the best it has ever been. He hopes to inform students on the importance of the environment, both magical and muggle, so they can take care of the world they inhabit. Eventually, James would also like to get married, settle down, and start a family.
Other Information- James has a very good relationship with the centaurs of the Forbidden Forest. One of his very close friends is one, by the name of Theo. He will lend James an ear whenever he needs to vent, and will provide assistance to him in the event of trouble within the forest.
James also holds a B.S. in biology from the University of Miami, in the United States.
History-
James was born into a wonderful, loving family. The typical stereotype of the Black family line did not apply his household. His parents were very kind people, deeply in love. They had two children, James and Sam, who they raised with a proper set of values, unlike the originators of the Black line. In their childhood, James was always with Sam. The two brothers did everything imaginable together; they were each other’s best friends. When James was old enough to attend Hogwarts, the two of them were momentarily separated until Sam also came of age to enroll. Both of them members of Ravenclaw, they once again did everything together and were inseparable. Eventually, graduation for James crept up, and had the two separated again.
Throughout his time at Hogwarts, James had always been interested in the muggle world, specifically their education. During his summers off from magical study, he took classes at a muggle school and obtained a diploma shortly after graduation from Hogwarts. A comment his father made about his “muggle studies” set James on the idea of attending a muggle, university. He had heard of wizards occasionally living among muggles upon personal choice. Although he would be separated from his family, James decided to apply to the University of Miami, in Miami, FL, USA, to study biology. The next four years he completed his degree while still staying close to his family and travelling between the two continents occasionally via portkey. Upon graduation, he worked as a biologist for a muggle company for a number of years. All the while James enriched his knowledge of magical plants and animals through a number of expert wizard friends in the United States.
Then, one night, James had fallen asleep in a chair beside his fireplace, when the Headmaster’s face appeared in the fire, yelling at him to wake up. He informed James of an attack on Sam, and that he was badly injured, yet recovering. Instantly James decided that he had to go back. It was then that the Headmaster offered James a position as groundskeeper at Hogwarts. He had heard of his magical abilities vital for the job, and admired James’ decision to study muggle biology. James accepted gratefully, he had been growing tired of the muggle world in the United States, and missed his parents and brother greatly. He informed the Headmaster that he would be there the next afternoon, for he had to tie up some loose ends. James returned to the United Kingdom and started his new job while his brother recovered, visiting and helping him whenever was possible. The both of them are now as close as they ever were.
Age: 33
Birthdate/place: March 3rd in Devon, England
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Appearance:
Build/height- Very lean build, broad chest and sturdy shoulders, 6’0”
General Description- James has thick and full dark brown hair, expressive blue-gray eyes, and a kind face with a common crease above his brow. He tries his best to stay clean-shaven, but usually is not successful in finding the time to do so, which results in the usual scruff he’s seen with. James normally wears comfortable, well-worn jeans and plain, solid-colored t-shirts and long sleeve shirts.
Possessions- James owns various odd muggle artifacts from his time at the university (see below), including a lava lamp, a piece of bright coral from the Gulf of Mexico, and a vast collection of muggle and magical textbooks.
Personality:
Temperament/Mental Attributes- James is very quiet, polite, and soft-spoken. He will think before he speaks, constantly worrying over the effects of his actions and inactions. He is also very fun-minded and sarcastic, always trying to make people feel at ease, particularly in tense situations. James is very strong-minded, however, and when he decides a position on a subject he will stick to it whole-heartedly. Under pressure, he is usually calm, collected, and productive. He will do anything to help out his family and friends.
Alliance- Order of the Phoenix
Strengths/Weaknesses- James is very kind-hearted, and will do anything in his power to help someone in need, even if it is just lending his ear. However, he will sometimes commit himself too much and end up in an undesirable circumstance or situation. Though overall, it is that kind-heartedness that is his biggest strength. He always wants peace, hopes to help people, and wants everyone to lead a happy life. James cares for the environment tremendously, and when it is threatened he will tend to lose his temper (litterers beware!). James’ worst weakness is taking on too many responsibilities at once, which causes him unneeded stress. Quite often he ends up sacrificing one responsibility to fulfill another. His short attention span also proves to be quite counter-productive.
Employment&Education:
Former House- Ravenclaw
Job- Groundskeeper: James is responsible for the general upkeep of the campus grounds. He works hard to ensure that every plant is taken care of, the Forbidden Forest secure (with the help of his brother and Theo), the creatures happy, the lake clean, the paths clear, and anything necessary to keep the campus clean, safe, and beautiful.
Employer- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
OWLs/NEWTs- James did very well on his tests, except for Divinations which he failed miserably. He earned “Exceeds Expectations” and “Outstanding”’s for every other subject. Particularly excellent were his Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures scores.
Other:
Magical Skills- James has an above-average skill with magical plants and animals. Otherwise, he holds average magical ability.
Patronus- Hippogriff
Wand- Oak, 10”, dragon heartstring core
Goals/Aspirations- James’ goal is to make the campus the best it has ever been. He hopes to inform students on the importance of the environment, both magical and muggle, so they can take care of the world they inhabit. Eventually, James would also like to get married, settle down, and start a family.
Other Information- James has a very good relationship with the centaurs of the Forbidden Forest. One of his very close friends is one, by the name of Theo. He will lend James an ear whenever he needs to vent, and will provide assistance to him in the event of trouble within the forest.
James also holds a B.S. in biology from the University of Miami, in the United States.
History-
James was born into a wonderful, loving family. The typical stereotype of the Black family line did not apply his household. His parents were very kind people, deeply in love. They had two children, James and Sam, who they raised with a proper set of values, unlike the originators of the Black line. In their childhood, James was always with Sam. The two brothers did everything imaginable together; they were each other’s best friends. When James was old enough to attend Hogwarts, the two of them were momentarily separated until Sam also came of age to enroll. Both of them members of Ravenclaw, they once again did everything together and were inseparable. Eventually, graduation for James crept up, and had the two separated again.
Throughout his time at Hogwarts, James had always been interested in the muggle world, specifically their education. During his summers off from magical study, he took classes at a muggle school and obtained a diploma shortly after graduation from Hogwarts. A comment his father made about his “muggle studies” set James on the idea of attending a muggle, university. He had heard of wizards occasionally living among muggles upon personal choice. Although he would be separated from his family, James decided to apply to the University of Miami, in Miami, FL, USA, to study biology. The next four years he completed his degree while still staying close to his family and travelling between the two continents occasionally via portkey. Upon graduation, he worked as a biologist for a muggle company for a number of years. All the while James enriched his knowledge of magical plants and animals through a number of expert wizard friends in the United States.
Then, one night, James had fallen asleep in a chair beside his fireplace, when the Headmaster’s face appeared in the fire, yelling at him to wake up. He informed James of an attack on Sam, and that he was badly injured, yet recovering. Instantly James decided that he had to go back. It was then that the Headmaster offered James a position as groundskeeper at Hogwarts. He had heard of his magical abilities vital for the job, and admired James’ decision to study muggle biology. James accepted gratefully, he had been growing tired of the muggle world in the United States, and missed his parents and brother greatly. He informed the Headmaster that he would be there the next afternoon, for he had to tie up some loose ends. James returned to the United Kingdom and started his new job while his brother recovered, visiting and helping him whenever was possible. The both of them are now as close as they ever were.