[attr="class","GGboxtemp1"] RONNIE

[attr="class","GGboxtemp1"] MAY 16

[attr="class","GGboxtemp1"] MUGGLE-BORN

[attr="class","GGboxtemp1"] STRAIGHT

[attr="class","GGboxtemp1"] FEMALE

[attr="class","GGboxtemp1"] LONDON, ENGLAND

[attr="class","GGcontenttemp1"] GENERAL[break][break] House: Gryffindor[break] Year: Six (16 years old)[break] Wand: 11" Dogwood with dragon heartstring[break][break] PERSONALITY[break][break] Likes: Alternative music, sports, outdoors, pranks, stormy weather, physical contact[break] Dislikes: Cancer, rap music, sweet food, studying, strict teachers, losing[break] Strengths: Singing and guitar playing, physical activities, tough, duelling, Stands up for herself and others, fun[break] Weaknesses: Physically short, rebellious, confrontational, pretty easily provoked, studying, reckless[break] Overall Personality: Veronica, or Ronnie, as she prefers, tends to live by the motto, "Scream, fire aim!" She jumps into things without thinking, and often ends up in situations that could have been avoided had she been more careful. She speaks her mind freely, and has gotten into quite a few fights in her short lifetime. This is for several reasons. Firstly, she will hold strong to her opinion and beliefs, even if it is unpopular, and will not back down. Additionally, if she hears that someone has done something to hurt someone she cares about in any way, she will confront them, and not stop until she gets an explanation she is satisfied with, or an apology. Finally, if she sees anyone, even a stranger getting bullied, she will jump in and try to help them, even if she does not know the full story herself. She always plays it tough and rarely backs down, and can be easily provoked, if you know what to say.  [break]Although she might come off as a bit scary at first due to her punkish style and tendency to get into physical fights and duels, Ronnie is a very friendly girl. She is rarely shy, and as a result, makes friends easily. Ronnie loves physical contact, be it in sports, hugs, or cuddling, and often forgets that people have this thing called 'personal space'. Her friends are very important to her, and Ronnie will always try her best to support and look after them, even if it means that she gets hurt. She will always try her utmost hardest to keep people from seeing her sad face, instead toughing it out. [break] Something that is a big part of Ronnie's life is music. She is a very good singer, and has been playing guitar since she was young. She likes to write her own songs, and often you will find her in various secluded places on the Hogwarts grounds strumming away and singing along. It is one of her escapes when she needs a break from being tough, to just wind down, or when she is angry, and needs to calm down before she snaps. Another thing that Ronnie loves is physical exertion. This is mostly thanks to her brother who, when younger, would make her play outside a lot with him. She revels in the feeling of just working out her muscles. If only she worked her brain as hard. For, although she excels in a couple of her classes, in the rest, Ronnie is mediocre. This is because, although she could do better if she tried, she only bothers to try hard and put effort into things that she enjoys not really seeing a need to bother with things she doesn't like. This is something that irritates many of her teachers. She also has a short attention span, and puts off doing homework, which again, often gets her into trouble. [break][break] HISTORY[break][break] Family:[break] • Leia Rivers, 38, muggle, mother[break] • Callum Rivers, 40, muggle, father[break] • Seth Rivers, 15 when he died, muggle, Older brother (deceased)[break][break] Birth Place: London, England[break] Overall History: Ronnie was born as the younger sister of Seth Rivers, who was 3 years older than her. Ronnie has had a strong connection with music, ever since she was young. She was always singing loudly, and her parents got her to begin guitar lessons early on. Ronnie loved to put on 'shows' for her family, and often recruited (forced) her older brother to help her. However, he got her back by making her play outside with him all the time, where they would climb trees, go on 'adventures', play games, and so on. Not that Ronnie minded, really; she loved playing with her brother! [break] It was when Ronnie was 8, that strange things began to happen to her; she would be in her room alone, staring absently at her guitar, and the strings would start to play a tune on their own. Or she would accidentally spill a glass of water, only for the water to float back into the cup. Scared, she told her brother, although they kept it a secret from their parents. However, Leia and Callum began to have their suspicions that something wasn't quite right, although they weren't quite sure what exactly. They weren't alienated, however, they simply wanted to support their young daughter. [break] It was when Ronnie was 10 that her brother was first first diagnosed with cancer. She didn't really understand what was going on, except that he wold spend long times at the hospital, and couldn't play like he used to be able to. It actually scared Ronnie a bit, but she tried to stay tough. The following year, when she got her Hogwarts letter, although she was enchanted with the idea of a magic school, she didn't at first want to go, as she didn't want to leave Seth behind. He, however, along with their parents, convinced her that it was for the best. And so, she went. During her second year at Hogwarts, Ronnie got called to the principle's office. She was told that she was being granted time off school to go home and spend time with her brother, as he was very ill, and would likely die very soon. She got to spend a week with him before he died. His last words will forever be imprinted in her brain: "Don't cry, Ronnie...you need to stay s-strong, for mum and dad...be a tough girl, 'kay? And d-dont...forget me, Ronnie...I love you, my little sister..."[break] After Seth's death, Ronnie changed. Although her style had been a little alternative before his death, now it was a lot more punkish. And she began to get into fights. Her grades also dropped in some classes and she threw herself into her music and sports, pushing herself in these areas. However, Ronnie was trying to stay tough, like Seth told her to. She never allowed anyone to see her cry. [break][break] THE PLAYER[break][break] Age: Late teens[break] Time Zone: New Zealand Standard Time [break] Anything Else? ADMIN EDIT[break][break] Roleplay Sample: Pandora sat on the cold ground, leaning against a grave. Light was fading, yet there was still plenty of time to make it back to Foresta before night. She was completely at ease in this graveyard she had stumbled upon, having always found the quiet of graveyards oddly comforting. Turning, she traced the rough stone of the tome stone under her hand, and wondered what story this person had held. She twisted into a more comfortable position, and let her eyes shut her a moment, wondering about all of the souls in the graveyard. She would return to Pandora in a minute, she just wanted to think for a bit...[break]Eyes fluttering open, she realized it was dark. No way. She had...fallen asleep? Eyes widening, Pandora looked around. Would she get into trouble for being out from school late? What if she got expelled? She had no idea how strict this school was on such matters. Although...tilting her head to the side groggily, she decided that might not be such a bad thing, for then she could go back home to find her brother. [break]Standing up slowly, Pandora stretched her arms, and felt a familiar itch in her legs. Cold or not, she knew her body ached to go running, and decided to find the school's gym. Gazing at the graveyard, bathed in moonlight, Pandora felt a thrill at being here run through her. It was such a haunting beauty, and she felt both exhilarated and calmed at the scene. [break]Walking around the graves, Pandora thought she heard a sound. Similar to a footstep? Eyes widening, she ducked behind a large statue. Was she imagining the sound of footsteps? It wouldn't be the first time, but just to be sure...poking her head out from around the tomb, she retracted it instantly when she saw tall, dark figure. It looked like a man. What should she do? Biting her lip, Pandora decided she should be OK with her force fields. Curiosity getting the better of her, she looked around the statue again. The boy was staring at another statue. Of a girl? Did he know that person buried there? Sad at the thought, she saw a drop of blood fall to the ground. Was he hurt? Instinctively, she moved forward to help, before realizing she should stay hidden- this person may be dangerous. Too late. The snow had crunched rather loudly under her foot, and Pandora hoped she hadn't been heard, as she hid behind the statue once more, glad that she was small. Heart pounding, she hoped he wouldn't find her, or at least, that he wasn't dangerous. [break]