Post by James Potter on Apr 23, 2014 22:35:32 GMT
James Charles Potter
Basics
| Full Name: James Charles Potter | Nickname: Prongs |
| Age: Seventeen | Birthday: 27th March |
| Bloodtype: Pureblood | House: Gryffindor |
| Year: Seventh | Home Town: West Sussex |
| Sexuality: | Loyalty: Order |
| Wand Wood: Mahogany | Wand Core: Phoenix Feather |
| Played by: | Jaycie , Nineteen , England |
Appearance
| Eye Color: Brown | Hair Color: Black |
| Height/Build: Tall, Muscular | Play-By: Alfie Deyes |
James is a tall chap who is decidedly handsome without much refute. He’s inherited the well known messy mob of black hair that comes with being a Potter, and the hazel eyes to boot. His hair is completely uncontrollable and often gets annoying, but he won’t cut it short. He spends a lot of his time running his hands through his hair not only to try and keep his fringe back, but also to mess it more because he’s found from experience that it makes the girls go a bit wild.
He’s got a charming smile which he also makes use of, and he’s generally just a very attractive boy. Now that he’s getting older his shoulders are starting to broaden and he’s growing into himself, and his Quidditch training and regular runs around the lake are doing wonders for his physical fitness, which also isn’t going unmissed.
He knows that he’s good looking and will tend to flaunt it a bit, regularly ending his Quidditch practice/match with his shirt off, and making dashes into the common room from his dorm to get something without a top on too.
James, being from a wealthy pureblood family, is always well dressed, and even his casual wear can be seen as formal in the eyes of some students. He wears shirts more than t-shirts, and he very rarely wears jeans, preferring proper, fitted trousers. Almost everything he owns has some kind of label on it, and being from such a wealthy family, he can afford it.
He’s got a charming smile which he also makes use of, and he’s generally just a very attractive boy. Now that he’s getting older his shoulders are starting to broaden and he’s growing into himself, and his Quidditch training and regular runs around the lake are doing wonders for his physical fitness, which also isn’t going unmissed.
He knows that he’s good looking and will tend to flaunt it a bit, regularly ending his Quidditch practice/match with his shirt off, and making dashes into the common room from his dorm to get something without a top on too.
James, being from a wealthy pureblood family, is always well dressed, and even his casual wear can be seen as formal in the eyes of some students. He wears shirts more than t-shirts, and he very rarely wears jeans, preferring proper, fitted trousers. Almost everything he owns has some kind of label on it, and being from such a wealthy family, he can afford it.
Personality
| Likes: Girls Lily Friends The Marauders Quidditch Sport Being Active Learning Good Grades Relationships | Dislikes: Snape Slytherins Blood Putists The Word 'Mudblood' Death Eaters Failing Foiled Plans Excessive Homework Falling Out With Friends Sirius' Family ;P |
| Positive Traits: Brave Fiercely Loyal Determined to Achieve | Negative Traits: Lingering Arrogance Speaks Without Thinking Fast Into a Fight |
| Quirks/Habits: Messes His Hair Fiddles With Things (Snitch, etc) Strokes an Invisible Beard When Thinking | Best/Worst Class: BEST: Transfiguration WORST: Potions |
James is, without a doubt, a little too big-headed for his own good. He was something of a miracle child for his parents who had tried unsuccessfully for a child for many years before finally having James late on. Because of this miracle given to them, his parents doted on him and swore from the beginning that their son would never want for anything, and that’s how things were. He was loved and cherished and treated like the most important person in the world. And in the world of their small family, he was.
Growing up, James would attend events and functions with his parents and met a lot of important and influential people. He was given attention from all directions purely based on the fact that he was a Potter, and they were one of the wealthiest wizarding families in England.
Being an only child, a rich kid, and rather good looking, James entered Hogwarts with an already inflated ego. He was clever, rich, good looking, athletic, popular… pretty much everything that a teenager could want to be. He was always a bit too cocky and talked back a bit much, but most people liked that side of him. Besides, he usually knew when to stop and how much was too much. Though occasionally he still got in trouble for not knowing when to stop, but that was usually when Sirius was involved.
Despite being a bit too arrogant, he’s also fiercely loyal to his friends, family, and whatever he believes is the right thing. He’ll defend them as far as he can, though that gets him in trouble in school sometimes.
He has a photographic memory so when it comes to his essays and homework he usually doesn’t have to go searching back through a dozen different books to find the stuff he wants, and while he doesn’t make it obvious that he does rather like to read and learn, the knowledge is there and it comes out at some of the strangest times.
Growing up, James would attend events and functions with his parents and met a lot of important and influential people. He was given attention from all directions purely based on the fact that he was a Potter, and they were one of the wealthiest wizarding families in England.
Being an only child, a rich kid, and rather good looking, James entered Hogwarts with an already inflated ego. He was clever, rich, good looking, athletic, popular… pretty much everything that a teenager could want to be. He was always a bit too cocky and talked back a bit much, but most people liked that side of him. Besides, he usually knew when to stop and how much was too much. Though occasionally he still got in trouble for not knowing when to stop, but that was usually when Sirius was involved.
Despite being a bit too arrogant, he’s also fiercely loyal to his friends, family, and whatever he believes is the right thing. He’ll defend them as far as he can, though that gets him in trouble in school sometimes.
He has a photographic memory so when it comes to his essays and homework he usually doesn’t have to go searching back through a dozen different books to find the stuff he wants, and while he doesn’t make it obvious that he does rather like to read and learn, the knowledge is there and it comes out at some of the strangest times.
History
| Bithplace: West Sussex | Current Residence: West Sussex |
| Parents: Charles/65/Pureblood/ N/A Dorea/62/Pureblood/ N/A | Siblings: N/A |
| Others: N/A | Pet: Owl - Clementine |
James’ parents tried unsuccessfully to have a baby for many years after they got married with little success. Even the professionals told them that their chances of conceiving were slim, and the later on in their life it got, the more that slim chance decreased to practically none. However, through sheer desperation to have a child to call their own and continue on the Potter name, Charles and Dorea didn’t give up, and refused to believe the professionals who claimed it was never going to happen. And their faith eventually paid off. After many, many years of despair Dorea fell pregnant despite the odds and surprised professionals everywhere. During her pregnancy she was made to follow every rule and guideline and was under almost constant supervision.
When their son was born about 4 weeks early, Charles and Dorea didn’t even care that he needed to remain in hospital for a while; they were just relieved to finally have the child that they’d always dreamed of. That child they named James after a Potter ancestor, and Charles, after his father. With the birth of their child, both parents vowed to dedicate all of their time to their miracle child and, while Dorea didn’t actually have a proper job to begin with, Charles quickly signed and handed in his notice and didn’t look back, dedicating himself to the next however-many-years as a father.
Growing up James was doted on by his ever loving parents and he had everything that a child could ever want. His parents denied him nothing, whether that be toys or learning. From a young age James was taught to read and write, he had regular lessons in French and a weekly piano instructor. When he was slightly older they went on many holidays across Europe and beyond and visited much of the world, exposing James to as many of the worlds cultures and fascinations as they could. Money was never a problem for the Potters and, since neither parent worked, time wasn’t an issue either. By time James received his much awaited Hogwarts letter he’d travelled much of the world, spoke at least a few sentences in many languages, a high level of skill with regard to music, and a broad view of the world.
While it was strange to be stepping onto the train for the first time and leaving his parents behind James was just as excited as anyone to finally be going to Hogwarts. Once on the train he wasted no time in finding himself a compartment and was swiftly joined by none other than Sirius Black. James was somewhat cautious on finding out the other boy was a Black but couldn’t help but want to befriend the other first year, because they seemed to get along so well and conversations was easy. His want for friendship only increased when the two of them came face to face with Severus Snape and from then their friendship was almost a signed deal. The deal for lifelong friendship was finally signed, sealed, and delivered once they arrived at the school and were both sorted into Gryffindor, and were to be roommates for the next 7 years.
For a while, James and Sirius got along between themselves, but quickly realized that their group would be more fun if they had their other roommates involved. They approached the quiet boy, Remus, first. While he was cautious of them at first, he joined in with the group, still seeking some distance. It was only once James and Sirius noticed a pattern in Remus’ absences each month and confronted him about it, vowing to still be his friend, that the three of them really became a group. Then, it seemed to be more through Remus’ insistence than anything, they finally agreed that it wasn’t fair to leave anyone out, and Peter was welcomed into the group with open arms.
After much research, the boys found out a method that would allow them to be with their furry friend each month safely, and so much of their time at school, while they weren’t messing around pranking other students or causing mayhem, was spent researching how to become animagi.
James had always had a fascination and love for quidditch, and tried out for the school team in his second year, claimed a position of chaser for the Gryffindor team. What made his Hogwarts experience even better, was when he was able to share things with best friend, Sirius. Although James considered all of his roommates to be his best friends – his fellow marauders – there was no doubt that Sirius held the position of best bestfriend, and the two of them were completely inseparable. By time 4th year came around and the two of them started taking a keen interest in the female population of the school, they shared their little… escapades with each other over a firewhiskey or a butterbeer in their dorm.
Most of all, what the two did best together, was serve detention. There was no doubt in either of their minds, that if someone added up all the detentions that every other student in their year had ever got and added them all together, the total still wouldn’t equal the amount of detentions the two of them had each had. While most professors tried to keep James and Sirius apart during detentions, they always found a way to keep in touch, whether by the magic mirrors James received one birthday, or by using charmed parchment. Trouble quickly became James’ middle name.
In his 5th year, James ended up saving Snape, which resulted in his enemy finding out about Remus being a werewolf, and also about James being an illegal animagi. Since then, James has matured fast. He'll still go around pranking like always, but he's a bit more cautious of what he does to Snape, because he knows that he has the power to destroy him.
Now in his seventh year, James is considerably more mature, with just a little less ego, but in some ways nothing has changed - he's still got his sights set on a certain redhaired Gryffindor and he's determined to make her see him in a different light before this year is out.
When their son was born about 4 weeks early, Charles and Dorea didn’t even care that he needed to remain in hospital for a while; they were just relieved to finally have the child that they’d always dreamed of. That child they named James after a Potter ancestor, and Charles, after his father. With the birth of their child, both parents vowed to dedicate all of their time to their miracle child and, while Dorea didn’t actually have a proper job to begin with, Charles quickly signed and handed in his notice and didn’t look back, dedicating himself to the next however-many-years as a father.
Growing up James was doted on by his ever loving parents and he had everything that a child could ever want. His parents denied him nothing, whether that be toys or learning. From a young age James was taught to read and write, he had regular lessons in French and a weekly piano instructor. When he was slightly older they went on many holidays across Europe and beyond and visited much of the world, exposing James to as many of the worlds cultures and fascinations as they could. Money was never a problem for the Potters and, since neither parent worked, time wasn’t an issue either. By time James received his much awaited Hogwarts letter he’d travelled much of the world, spoke at least a few sentences in many languages, a high level of skill with regard to music, and a broad view of the world.
While it was strange to be stepping onto the train for the first time and leaving his parents behind James was just as excited as anyone to finally be going to Hogwarts. Once on the train he wasted no time in finding himself a compartment and was swiftly joined by none other than Sirius Black. James was somewhat cautious on finding out the other boy was a Black but couldn’t help but want to befriend the other first year, because they seemed to get along so well and conversations was easy. His want for friendship only increased when the two of them came face to face with Severus Snape and from then their friendship was almost a signed deal. The deal for lifelong friendship was finally signed, sealed, and delivered once they arrived at the school and were both sorted into Gryffindor, and were to be roommates for the next 7 years.
For a while, James and Sirius got along between themselves, but quickly realized that their group would be more fun if they had their other roommates involved. They approached the quiet boy, Remus, first. While he was cautious of them at first, he joined in with the group, still seeking some distance. It was only once James and Sirius noticed a pattern in Remus’ absences each month and confronted him about it, vowing to still be his friend, that the three of them really became a group. Then, it seemed to be more through Remus’ insistence than anything, they finally agreed that it wasn’t fair to leave anyone out, and Peter was welcomed into the group with open arms.
After much research, the boys found out a method that would allow them to be with their furry friend each month safely, and so much of their time at school, while they weren’t messing around pranking other students or causing mayhem, was spent researching how to become animagi.
James had always had a fascination and love for quidditch, and tried out for the school team in his second year, claimed a position of chaser for the Gryffindor team. What made his Hogwarts experience even better, was when he was able to share things with best friend, Sirius. Although James considered all of his roommates to be his best friends – his fellow marauders – there was no doubt that Sirius held the position of best bestfriend, and the two of them were completely inseparable. By time 4th year came around and the two of them started taking a keen interest in the female population of the school, they shared their little… escapades with each other over a firewhiskey or a butterbeer in their dorm.
Most of all, what the two did best together, was serve detention. There was no doubt in either of their minds, that if someone added up all the detentions that every other student in their year had ever got and added them all together, the total still wouldn’t equal the amount of detentions the two of them had each had. While most professors tried to keep James and Sirius apart during detentions, they always found a way to keep in touch, whether by the magic mirrors James received one birthday, or by using charmed parchment. Trouble quickly became James’ middle name.
In his 5th year, James ended up saving Snape, which resulted in his enemy finding out about Remus being a werewolf, and also about James being an illegal animagi. Since then, James has matured fast. He'll still go around pranking like always, but he's a bit more cautious of what he does to Snape, because he knows that he has the power to destroy him.
Now in his seventh year, James is considerably more mature, with just a little less ego, but in some ways nothing has changed - he's still got his sights set on a certain redhaired Gryffindor and he's determined to make her see him in a different light before this year is out.
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