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Gooseberry Mods (goosemods) wrote in gooseberry,
@ 2016-12-01 07:30:00

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PATRONUS STUDY SESSION

Ms. Lilywhite has been teaching a section on casting Patronuses. Every year, she allows non-DADA students to attend extra study sessions she holds after dinner, because she believes a well-formed Patronus is an important life skill. It’s… not, probably, but who’s going to argue with her?

HOW THIS WORKS
If your character attends these sessions or takes DADA, they will at least learn what their patronus will be and will get a partial formation. The mods will roll to see if your character can cast a successful full-bodied patronus.

Occlumency students are presumed to already be well-versed with this spell, as it requires emotional control and self-awareness, which are invaluable skills in Occlumency, especially if you plan on becoming an Auror. Unless you choose otherwise, all Occlumency students automatically succeed, or can already cast the charm.

Occlumency students: Automatic success.
Seniors in DADA: 75% success.
Seniors not in DADA: 50% success.
Juniors in DADA: 65% success.
Juniors not in DADA: 40% success.
Sophomores in DADA: 55% success.
Sophomores not in DADA: 30% success.

Fill out this form if your character takes Occlumency or attends the extra study sessions:

Name:
Year: Sophomore/Junior/Senior
Patronus Form: It can change from the last time we asked you, but this will be your official “canon” answer.
Why?: What does this animal mean, or why is it significant to them?
Their happy memory: What memory finally worked for them?
Their attempt: Any other notes on how it went for them?
Are they in DADA or Occlumency?: This contributes to the likelihood of their success.

Name: Year: Sophomore/Junior/Senior Patronus Form: It can change from the last time we asked you, but this will be your official “canon” answer. Why?: What does this animal mean, or why is it significant to them? Their happy memory: What memory finally worked for them? Their attempt: Any other notes on how it went for them? Are they in DADA or Occlumency?: This contributes to the likelihood of their success.

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Rafael Ramirez

firstposition
2016-12-01 10:05 am UTC (link)

Name: Rafael Ramirez
Year: Senior
Patronus Form: Mojave Rattlesnake
Why?: Rattlesnake symbolism (versus general snake symbolism) is almost negative across the board, but not inappropriate for Rafael at his worst: Vengeance, aggression, defensiveness, etc. Rattlesnakes hold ground rather than retreat, and they give a clear warning before striking. Mojave rattlesnakes are the most venomous rattlesnakes in the world, and have a reputation for being especially aggressive even for a rattlesnake (... although they're actually not). They also do those cool snake poses which look kind of like a graceful dancer~
Their happy memory: A montage of the sensation and thrill of dancing usually works like a charm. If he's been in a bad mood or is stressed out, he lets these memories get tainted by thoughts of his injury. Luckily, he's been doing fine this week.
Their attempt: Rafael's been able to cast a patronus for a while now. As long as he hasn't lost his temper, his success rate is good. Things have been alright for him, even with the recent school-wide debacle, so he's able to show off his skills.
Are they in DADA or Occlumency?: Yes and yes.

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Leo Fiori

challenge
2016-12-01 10:13 am UTC (link)

Name: Leo Fiori
Year: Senior
Patronus Form: Snapping Turtle
Why?: I promise this is not a troll answer ~~completely.~~ Turtles are a good symbol of a quiet determination and limitless persistence. Leo is both those things. He's very patient, but it's all about lying in wait. Like snapping turtles do. Also, they're quite dangerous and can snap off your finger if you get too much in their way. That fits Leo way too well.
Their happy memory: Telling his dad he got a scholarship to Gooseberry and was going to be an Auror. There was a hug involved, his dad cried. It was pretty cute. That one doesn't always work if he's stressed, but he isn't right now, particularly.
Their attempt: He'd work at this for several attempts if he didn't get it the first time. I feel like he definitely have worked on this in the past and absolutely goes to these workshops whenever they're offered. If he fails, it's because he's linking emotion to magic, which he may not need be best at.
Are they in DADA or Occlumency?: He is in DADA! He has tried learning Occlumency independently just to be in par with Auror people too but isn't in the class so results vary.

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Chris Park

doyouevenlift
2016-12-01 10:35 am UTC (link)

Name: Chris Park
Year: Senior
Patronus Form: A super nonimposing deer
Why?: Deer symbolizes compassion, regeneration and sensitivity but deer are also the prime prey, with few actual defenses beyond speed and agility. Deer tend to foresee danger and retreat at the first sight of it.
Their happy memory: It's a montage because it encompasses misty a feeling more than a concrete emotion. It encompasses working hard and succeeding but also his friends (and hockey). Most prominent in the montage are Quinn, Ryan and Levi.
Their attempt: Chris already knows how to cast a patronus. He's fairly decent at clearing his mind and focusing, despite recent emotional issues. But last time, his patronus was an owl. And now it's like a baby deer so he's not exactly sure how to feel about that.
Are they in DADA or Occlumency?: Yeah he's in both.

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Robin Youngblood

hanshotfirst
2016-12-01 10:59 am UTC (link)

Name: Robin Youngblood
Year: Senior
Patronus Form: Platypus
Why?: The OOC answer is that Robin thinks platypuses are not real animals and were created in a zoo lab by scientists (probably paid by the Illuminati or something, idk, this is an increasingly complicated conspiracy).
The IC answer is that platypuses are symbolic of paradoxes, which Robin is…not afraid of, he’ll say something that directly contradicts something he said earlier, ANYTHING COULD BE WRONG. HE COULD HAVE BEEN LYING. We just don’t know. They also don’t really fit into ~mainstream society~ and they’re ~totally cool with that~ and Robin is a weird hillbilly hipster and ~actually totally cool with not fitting in with all you mainstream sheeple~. And they look super goofy and like you wouldn’t be afraid of them, but never forget that they’re from Australia and can therefore murder you so the male platypuses have venomous ankle spurs. Which is great because, like Robin, you might not take it seriously until you are in an unexpected amount of pain.
Also since he’s in Occlumency, then all of his Occlumency friends totally know his patronus is a platypus, and they STILL have to listen to him bitch about zoo scientists trying to play god.
Their happy memory: ~~The first time he killed a bear with his bare hands~~ That didn’t happen, Robin. But it is actually the first time he killed a deer on his own, and his dad said he could probably just about make it if they forgot him out in these here woods. He was seven. It was awesome.
Their attempt: Robin has been able to cast a patronus for a while. He probably failed the test on the theory and then cast a full-bodied patronus and was like, “k well that’s all that matters right.” He’s impatient and gets frustrated if his more recent attempts aren’t as strong as earlier attempts, but Robin’s saving grace is his sense of humor. If he can laugh at himself, then he can clear his mind and get this shit done right.
Are they in DADA or Occlumency?: Both.

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Cameron Carney

gonnabefamous
2016-12-01 11:06 am UTC (link)

Name: Cameron Carney
Year:Junior
Patronus Form: Cameron totally expects his patronus to be a peacock, or something else equally flamboyant, but it’s actually a pot bellied pig.
Why?: Pigs can symbolise sloth, over-indulgence, and a slovenly nature. However, pigs are sociable, charming creatures with a large sense of humor. They’re very intelligent, but they’re not generally known for that trait. Because they are sociable, curious, intelligent creatures, they become bored easily without stimulation, and can become obnoxious if not out right destructive.

Pigs are prey animals and foraging omnivores, and unlike boars, are generally known as peaceful rather than aggressive or confrontational.

Pigs are herd animals that need a lot of attention, and easily become lonely. Happy or sad, they are very vocal. Pet potbellied pigs can become easily spoiled, and even if they’re not “top hog”, they can learn sneaky (and not so subtle) ways to get what they want if that behaviour isn’t discouraged.
Their happy memory: Going onstage with his mama last year while she accepted her Magical Country Music Award.
Their attempt: Cameron totally acts like he’s goofing off and not trying, but he’s secretly concentrating and trying to actually accomplish it. He’ll be surprised if he manages it.
Are they in DADA or Occlumency?: Nope and nope.