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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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hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. JH
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: Hufflepuff
Date: 2009-04-17 09:16 am (UTC)crackytime, the House for hot guys with fantastic hair, not that Jasper knew that or thought of his brother that way (Edward would certainly be the first to know if he did), but there you have it. Who knew why the Hat sorted people the way it did anymore."Ah... So maybe I'll end up in Slytherin then. I assume we're not required to actually stay in our own House's dormitories?"
Regardless of wherever he ended up, he'd find a way to stay in Alice's old room. Hopefully it wasn't occupied.
Re: Vote: Hufflepuff
Date: 2009-04-18 05:26 pm (UTC)'No, no,' says Bella, slightly guitily, thinking of all the times Edward has left his own room empty to be with her. So...24/7, then. She doesn't catch his meaning, because she's Bella freakin' Swan. 'It might sort you somewhere totally different. The Hat, I mean. It might invent a new House.'