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Jasper's a highly skilled empath vampire. He's able to sense/experience the emotions of others and influence their moods for as long as he remains in their company. In canon this ranges from calming a pack of volatile werewolves to putting Bella to sleep; "Jasper’s abilities affect the body physically. He really does calm your system down, or excite it. It’s not an illusion." Players are obviously free to have their characters be affected by this influence or not, of course—and I'll try to be careful about not godmoding, his Hufflepuff answer aside.
Fair warning for any characters who may have open wounds or the like, Jasper's dubious self control tends to slip when he smells spilt blood...))
Carlisle had felt it was high time Edward and Bella were checked on in person again, and surprisingly it was Jasper who volunteeredto take a turn playing babysitter. He did have ulterior motives, which were only too easy for his adoptive family to guess and made them even more certain he should be the one to go, in spite of his occasionally poor self control around humans. Edward would be there, Alice had reasoned, and he would be enough to prevent anything... unfortunate from happening, surely.
And so Jasper went.
One of the things about Hogwarts he was looking forward to most, aside from learning what was supposedly real magic, was the possibility of blending in better than he had in the world beyond the wizarding one. Hogwarts was no ordinary school, he knew, with students to match. And he very much preferred being inconspicuous so he could pursue his scholarly interests in peace.
Much like his other two 'siblings' who had been at Hogwarts long before him, Jasper's physical appearance and manner were, under normal circumstances, unusual enough to draw unwanted attention—flawless marble skin, golden eyes, his every movement infused with preternatural grace. He was tall and lean (and at a modest 6'3", not even the tallest of his adoptive family), frozen forever in the body of the young soldier he'd been over a century and a half ago.
Of course, not everything had remained unchanged. A multitude of crescent-shaped scars ravaged his neck and jaw, a few were above his eyes and some disappeared into his hairline, to say nothing of the ones that covered his body. They were completely invisible to the naked human eye, but bright, direct light or extraordinarily accute eyesight, as vampires had, would reveal them.
1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?
"I don't—" Eat, he was going to say. Thinking quickly, he finished, "—really have a favourite. But I know what I don't like."
He had some knowledge of what to expect at Hogwarts, but he couldn't be sure how much information about himself he was free to divulge yet. Would it matter that he was a vampire? The Volturi's reach couldn't extend this far yet, could it?
2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?
His eyebrows rose.
"One's a man and the other is a man in a dinosaur suit, is that correct? I'd prefer not killing either, if it can be helped." He'd already done enough killing to last him a lifetime. An immortal lifetime.
His mouth turned up in a private smile, and there was a lilt to his voice when he spoke again, the faintest hint of what might have once been a Southern drawl. "My family certainly wouldn't approve," he said, mostly to himself.
3. What time is it where you are?
"I believe it's just past eleven at night here."
Which was most convenient for him. There wouldn't be any telltale sparkling going on at night to give him away.
4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.
Faint laugh lines creased the corners of his eyes as he smiled in amusement, making his otherwise unnaturally smooth face appear more human. He tried to imagine what Alice's answer had been. Similar to his own, undoubtedly.
"Mm. There's someone who wouldn't take kindly to any answer I might come up with," he said with a quiet laugh. "Except for a flat refusal. My apologies." He didn't seem at all sorry about not answering it.
5. If you are pushing to be in:
A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.
"Dixie. Not particularly witty, I'm afraid, but it would be... somehow appropriate."
B. Gryffindor – Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.
"The one Harry feels strongest about, I suppose. Assuming it's mutual."
The werewolf imprinting thing? Yeah, still creepy. Probably better not to talk about that not-quite-mythology.
"Depending on the mythology you consult, the answer could be anything from carrying on with the both of them to killing them and sacrificing them to the relevant deity. Harry probably ought not to rely on mythologies for advice on his love life. Nor the advice of perfect strangers."
C. Ravenclaw – You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.
Well, not everyone was endowed with supernatural speed. He figured it wasn't their fault if they worked at a very slow, human pace.
"You may need assistance," he guessed, trying to be kind. "Someone you can trust to do things right the first time, so you're not just creating more work for yourself. A good partner or second in command can be an invaluable asset."
Speaking from experience, there.
D. Hufflepuff – Prove you are not useless.
Jasper smiled faintly and seemed to stare into the distance. A pervasive feeling of peace and contentment began to flood the room, and he ramped it up until it would be influencing not only the mood of anyone in the immediate area, but even those passing within a few yards of the Sorting Room.
"Do you feel it?" he murmured after a few moments, effortlessly maintaining the serene atmosphere even as he focused on the next question.
6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe. Do not threaten us rather than offering a bribe. A threat indicates you either don't really want to be here, or don't have enough sense to answer the question properly. The hat will automatically squib you, regardless of other votes, if you do.
"I haven't got much with me," he explained with an apologetic smile. "A few thousand in Galleons and British currency, and some changes of clothes. But I'm not afraid to make myself useful, if there's something I could help you with." He paused, considering something carefully for a long moment. Well, why not offer up his talent? He was sorely lacking in good bribes otherwise, and he'd already revealed his ability with the Hufflepuff question. Nothing to lose.
"Maybe," he began hesitantly, "if you'd like to feel any certain way for a while..." He shrugged, assuming it probably wouldn't interest anyone in a place like this. It was sort of like the vampire equivalent of weed, without any of the usual drawbacks associated with it. "You'd just need to stay near me for it to work."
Have fun with that one, pervs. You know you want to embarrass the poor empath.
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I have read thehogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. JH.
I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. JH.
One day, marmalade will rule the world. JH
Jasper's a highly skilled empath vampire. He's able to sense/experience the emotions of others and influence their moods for as long as he remains in their company. In canon this ranges from calming a pack of volatile werewolves to putting Bella to sleep; "Jasper’s abilities affect the body physically. He really does calm your system down, or excite it. It’s not an illusion." Players are obviously free to have their characters be affected by this influence or not, of course—and I'll try to be careful about not godmoding, his Hufflepuff answer aside.
Fair warning for any characters who may have open wounds or the like, Jasper's dubious self control tends to slip when he smells spilt blood...))
Carlisle had felt it was high time Edward and Bella were checked on in person again, and surprisingly it was Jasper who volunteered
And so Jasper went.
One of the things about Hogwarts he was looking forward to most, aside from learning what was supposedly real magic, was the possibility of blending in better than he had in the world beyond the wizarding one. Hogwarts was no ordinary school, he knew, with students to match. And he very much preferred being inconspicuous so he could pursue his scholarly interests in peace.
Much like his other two 'siblings' who had been at Hogwarts long before him, Jasper's physical appearance and manner were, under normal circumstances, unusual enough to draw unwanted attention—flawless marble skin, golden eyes, his every movement infused with preternatural grace. He was tall and lean (and at a modest 6'3", not even the tallest of his adoptive family), frozen forever in the body of the young soldier he'd been over a century and a half ago.
Of course, not everything had remained unchanged. A multitude of crescent-shaped scars ravaged his neck and jaw, a few were above his eyes and some disappeared into his hairline, to say nothing of the ones that covered his body. They were completely invisible to the naked human eye, but bright, direct light or extraordinarily accute eyesight, as vampires had, would reveal them.
1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?
"I don't—" Eat, he was going to say. Thinking quickly, he finished, "—really have a favourite. But I know what I don't like."
He had some knowledge of what to expect at Hogwarts, but he couldn't be sure how much information about himself he was free to divulge yet. Would it matter that he was a vampire? The Volturi's reach couldn't extend this far yet, could it?
2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?
His eyebrows rose.
"One's a man and the other is a man in a dinosaur suit, is that correct? I'd prefer not killing either, if it can be helped." He'd already done enough killing to last him a lifetime. An immortal lifetime.
His mouth turned up in a private smile, and there was a lilt to his voice when he spoke again, the faintest hint of what might have once been a Southern drawl. "My family certainly wouldn't approve," he said, mostly to himself.
3. What time is it where you are?
"I believe it's just past eleven at night here."
Which was most convenient for him. There wouldn't be any telltale sparkling going on at night to give him away.
4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.
Faint laugh lines creased the corners of his eyes as he smiled in amusement, making his otherwise unnaturally smooth face appear more human. He tried to imagine what Alice's answer had been. Similar to his own, undoubtedly.
"Mm. There's someone who wouldn't take kindly to any answer I might come up with," he said with a quiet laugh. "Except for a flat refusal. My apologies." He didn't seem at all sorry about not answering it.
5. If you are pushing to be in:
A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.
"Dixie. Not particularly witty, I'm afraid, but it would be... somehow appropriate."
B. Gryffindor – Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.
"The one Harry feels strongest about, I suppose. Assuming it's mutual."
The werewolf imprinting thing? Yeah, still creepy. Probably better not to talk about that not-quite-mythology.
"Depending on the mythology you consult, the answer could be anything from carrying on with the both of them to killing them and sacrificing them to the relevant deity. Harry probably ought not to rely on mythologies for advice on his love life. Nor the advice of perfect strangers."
C. Ravenclaw – You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.
Well, not everyone was endowed with supernatural speed. He figured it wasn't their fault if they worked at a very slow, human pace.
"You may need assistance," he guessed, trying to be kind. "Someone you can trust to do things right the first time, so you're not just creating more work for yourself. A good partner or second in command can be an invaluable asset."
Speaking from experience, there.
D. Hufflepuff – Prove you are not useless.
Jasper smiled faintly and seemed to stare into the distance. A pervasive feeling of peace and contentment began to flood the room, and he ramped it up until it would be influencing not only the mood of anyone in the immediate area, but even those passing within a few yards of the Sorting Room.
"Do you feel it?" he murmured after a few moments, effortlessly maintaining the serene atmosphere even as he focused on the next question.
6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe. Do not threaten us rather than offering a bribe. A threat indicates you either don't really want to be here, or don't have enough sense to answer the question properly. The hat will automatically squib you, regardless of other votes, if you do.
"I haven't got much with me," he explained with an apologetic smile. "A few thousand in Galleons and British currency, and some changes of clothes. But I'm not afraid to make myself useful, if there's something I could help you with." He paused, considering something carefully for a long moment. Well, why not offer up his talent? He was sorely lacking in good bribes otherwise, and he'd already revealed his ability with the Hufflepuff question. Nothing to lose.
"Maybe," he began hesitantly, "if you'd like to feel any certain way for a while..." He shrugged, assuming it probably wouldn't interest anyone in a place like this. It was sort of like the vampire equivalent of weed, without any of the usual drawbacks associated with it. "You'd just need to stay near me for it to work."
I have read the
hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. JHI have read the
hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. JH.I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. JH.
One day, marmalade will rule the world. JH
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Re: Vote: Slytherin.
Date: 2009-04-12 09:42 pm (UTC)"They are not half human," he said quite decisively. "They're a race of their own, and from what I've gathered, they are not friendly towards humans. Calling them half human might qualify as an insult. Definitely off limits, though, yes." Edward doubted that the centaurs of the Forbidden Forest were strong enough to injure a
sparklepirevampire, but still, it was best to stay on somewhat friendly terms with them. He'd rather be left alone to hunt, thank you. He nodded, in full support of Jasper not going on a crazy killing spree amongst the people at Hogwarts. "Of course. Send me a message once you get out of here." With a House-elf or telepathically, that was completely optional.Re: Vote: Slytherin.
Date: 2009-04-13 12:35 am (UTC)The assurance that centaurs aren't partially human only made Jasper wonder what their blood might taste like. Probably much better than giant spiders' blood. Sigh.
Maybe he could pick off a unicorn. He did owe Wishbone a bone, which giant arachnids presumably lacked...
"Will do." Alice had thankfully already explained the bizarre messaging system, anticipating Jasper might have trouble with the moody owls. And speaking of (potential) crazy killing sprees. "Satou wants me to share his room," he murmured in an amused undertone, nodding to the blissed-out looking human who we can assume was still hovering near Jasper.
Any screaming issuing from Ravenclaw in the near future may mark the end of Jasper's diet."But I think I'll also use Alice's old room as mine if it's free. She was in Hufflepuff too, wasn't she?"Re: Vote: Slytherin.
Date: 2009-04-13 07:09 pm (UTC)Edward frowned, but shared his brother's amusement. "Dangerous territory," he murmured. "Yes, she was a Hufflepuff. So I'm assuming you'll be sniffing around her belongings like a masterless puppy?" Said Edward Cullen, infamous sparkly stalker.
Re: Vote: Slytherin.
Date: 2009-04-14 04:51 am (UTC)He shrugged in response to Edward's assessment and laughed softly. "Naturally. I'll be more comfortable there than anywhere else in the castle."
He had a hard time feeling shame over it, as accustomed as he was to Edward knowing his most private thoughts. And it wasn't any secret Edward was just as unhealthily obsessed when it came to Bella, but Jasper kindly didn't point out the hypocrisy. Edward could consider it payback for the virgin comment.
He smiled. "I don't think I said so before, but I'm glad you and Bella are both... well, all things considered. Let me know if there's ever anything I can do for either of you. Since that's primarily why I'm here."
Re: Vote: Slytherin.
Date: 2009-04-14 05:59 pm (UTC)It was a very bad tease, and Edward knew it. He felt a bit out of practice, though; it had after all been a while since he'd last spoken with anyone of his family. Hopefully he'd be able to keep up after a little while. Even more hopefully, before Emmett showed up.
Edward smiled back, though. It was nice to see Jasper again, and to talk to him. Alice had been gone a while, and Edward liked having someone in his family around.
He nodded. "I will. And likewise, of course." By that he obviously meant, 'I'll be reading your mind, making sure you're not plotting mass-murder', and he trusted Jasper to understand that. "You will do fine by yourself now, I should think. But if you feel like you are about to lose control, I will be the first to know." More of a statement than a question. Now Edward had two jobs at Hogwarts, one being keeping Bella safe, and the other keeping Hogwarts safe from Jasper. Good thing he never had to sleep.