Post by .:.Hermione.:.Ron.:. on Jun 26, 2007 13:39:46 GMT -5
Name:
Minerva McGonagall
Age:
sprightly 70 years old
Gender:
female
House:(if head of house. if not a head of a house, put n/a.)
Gryffindor
Subject:
Transfiguration
Appearacne (or picutres):
Personality:
McGonagall is described as a tall, rather severe-looking woman, with black hair typically drawn into a tight bun. She wears emerald green robes, and always a very prim expression. She is, according to Rowling, a "sprightly" 70 years old. She wears square spectacles which match the markings around the eyes of her Animagus form of a silver tabby cat; McGonagall is an Animagus—a witch or wizard who is able to transform into an animal at will, and the first one to be introduced in the series. She also has a fondness for tartan patterns, apparently derived from a Scottish heritage; even her dressing gown and biscuit tin have tartan patterns. Stern, snappy, and generally reserved, Professor McGonagall has nonetheless been shown to have in mind the best interests of the students at Hogwarts, her wards in Gryffindor, and Harry himself. McGonagall is also one of Albus Dumbledore's staunchest supporters and is still a member of the Order of the Phoenix.
History Before Hogwarts:
*isnot known* i cant find anything about it.
born October 4, 1925
she began teaching in December 1956
Her given name comes from Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. Her surname comes from that of a 19th century Dundee eccentric, William Topaz McGonagall, [1] considered one of the worst poets in the English language.
Readers first encounter Minerva McGonagall in the opening chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, when she meets Albus Dumbledore at Number 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey (the home of Harry Potter's aunt and uncle). It is immediately demonstrated that she is an Animagus, as she has waited on a brick wall all day in the form of a tabby cat. In this chapter, Professor McGonagall's personality is summarised: her caring side (she is worried when Dumbledore reveals he plans to leave Harry Potter, fresh from Lord Voldemort's devastating attack, with the Dursley family, his only living relatives); her snappy, brusque side (she criticises a number of people, including Rubeus Hagrid); and ultimately, her intelligence (to become an Animagus is very difficult, and can sometimes take years to master the magic). As Deputy Headmistress, McGonagall is the member of staff who runs the Sorting Ceremony at Hogwarts. Harry's immediate impression of her is of someone who is not to be crossed.
-all i could find-
History During Hogwarts:
Professor McGonagall is a member of the Order of the Phoenix, a fact revealed to Harry in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and she warns Harry not to provoke Dolores Umbridge, who works for the Ministry of Magic. Nevertheless, she and Umbridge seemed to have a mutual dislike for each other, as Umbridge continuously usurped more and more power from the staff and from Dumbledore and McGonagall in particular. McGonagall attempted to stop Umbridge and her fellow Ministry officials from unjustly taking Hagrid away by force, and paid for it when she was hit by four Stunning Spells. Taken from the school to St Mungo's, she returned to the school some time after the battle at the Ministry for Magic, though she temporarily used a walking stick to support herself. When Umbridge attempted to leave the school unnoticed, Peeves borrowed the walking stick to chase Umbridge gleefully from the premises (along with a sack of chalk). Professor McGongall is heard to say that she would have also chased her out if Peeves hadn't taken her walking stick.
After the death of Albus Dumbledore at the hands of Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, she again became the acting Headmistress of Hogwarts. Whether she will continue to hold the post of Headmistress is not yet apparent at the conclusion of that book, especially since she and others question whether Hogwarts will even stay open. Still, several quotes from characters and events have hinted that she will indeed become the next Head of Hogwarts. For example, Hagrid refers to her almost immediately after Dumbledore's death as the Headmistress. If McGonagall does indeed continue in the position, she will need to appoint a new staff.
Custom or Canon?:
cannon
Role Playing Sample:
(when harry first was found)
"albus, are you sure you want to leave him here, with these people?"Minerva asked in a worried hushed voice. They were standing on the pitch dark street, with baby harry in Dumbledore's arms, outside of number 4, privit drive. "Yes Minerva, Im afraid so, he will be safe here, safe from Voldemort, and harm."Daumblesaid solemley. He walked up the driveway and placed baby harry down on the doorstep with the note explaining things, then walked back to Minerva. "We should go now, they'll wake up any second now."He said as he flicked his lighter, and all the street lamps had light again. And together, they apparated out of the neighborhood, leaving no trace but a memory, and Harry Potter.
Read the Rules?:
wingardium leviosa
Minerva McGonagall
Age:
sprightly 70 years old
Gender:
female
House:(if head of house. if not a head of a house, put n/a.)
Gryffindor
Subject:
Transfiguration
Appearacne (or picutres):
Personality:
McGonagall is described as a tall, rather severe-looking woman, with black hair typically drawn into a tight bun. She wears emerald green robes, and always a very prim expression. She is, according to Rowling, a "sprightly" 70 years old. She wears square spectacles which match the markings around the eyes of her Animagus form of a silver tabby cat; McGonagall is an Animagus—a witch or wizard who is able to transform into an animal at will, and the first one to be introduced in the series. She also has a fondness for tartan patterns, apparently derived from a Scottish heritage; even her dressing gown and biscuit tin have tartan patterns. Stern, snappy, and generally reserved, Professor McGonagall has nonetheless been shown to have in mind the best interests of the students at Hogwarts, her wards in Gryffindor, and Harry himself. McGonagall is also one of Albus Dumbledore's staunchest supporters and is still a member of the Order of the Phoenix.
History Before Hogwarts:
*isnot known* i cant find anything about it.
born October 4, 1925
she began teaching in December 1956
Her given name comes from Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. Her surname comes from that of a 19th century Dundee eccentric, William Topaz McGonagall, [1] considered one of the worst poets in the English language.
Readers first encounter Minerva McGonagall in the opening chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, when she meets Albus Dumbledore at Number 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey (the home of Harry Potter's aunt and uncle). It is immediately demonstrated that she is an Animagus, as she has waited on a brick wall all day in the form of a tabby cat. In this chapter, Professor McGonagall's personality is summarised: her caring side (she is worried when Dumbledore reveals he plans to leave Harry Potter, fresh from Lord Voldemort's devastating attack, with the Dursley family, his only living relatives); her snappy, brusque side (she criticises a number of people, including Rubeus Hagrid); and ultimately, her intelligence (to become an Animagus is very difficult, and can sometimes take years to master the magic). As Deputy Headmistress, McGonagall is the member of staff who runs the Sorting Ceremony at Hogwarts. Harry's immediate impression of her is of someone who is not to be crossed.
-all i could find-
History During Hogwarts:
Professor McGonagall is a member of the Order of the Phoenix, a fact revealed to Harry in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and she warns Harry not to provoke Dolores Umbridge, who works for the Ministry of Magic. Nevertheless, she and Umbridge seemed to have a mutual dislike for each other, as Umbridge continuously usurped more and more power from the staff and from Dumbledore and McGonagall in particular. McGonagall attempted to stop Umbridge and her fellow Ministry officials from unjustly taking Hagrid away by force, and paid for it when she was hit by four Stunning Spells. Taken from the school to St Mungo's, she returned to the school some time after the battle at the Ministry for Magic, though she temporarily used a walking stick to support herself. When Umbridge attempted to leave the school unnoticed, Peeves borrowed the walking stick to chase Umbridge gleefully from the premises (along with a sack of chalk). Professor McGongall is heard to say that she would have also chased her out if Peeves hadn't taken her walking stick.
After the death of Albus Dumbledore at the hands of Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, she again became the acting Headmistress of Hogwarts. Whether she will continue to hold the post of Headmistress is not yet apparent at the conclusion of that book, especially since she and others question whether Hogwarts will even stay open. Still, several quotes from characters and events have hinted that she will indeed become the next Head of Hogwarts. For example, Hagrid refers to her almost immediately after Dumbledore's death as the Headmistress. If McGonagall does indeed continue in the position, she will need to appoint a new staff.
Custom or Canon?:
cannon
Role Playing Sample:
(when harry first was found)
"albus, are you sure you want to leave him here, with these people?"Minerva asked in a worried hushed voice. They were standing on the pitch dark street, with baby harry in Dumbledore's arms, outside of number 4, privit drive. "Yes Minerva, Im afraid so, he will be safe here, safe from Voldemort, and harm."Daumblesaid solemley. He walked up the driveway and placed baby harry down on the doorstep with the note explaining things, then walked back to Minerva. "We should go now, they'll wake up any second now."He said as he flicked his lighter, and all the street lamps had light again. And together, they apparated out of the neighborhood, leaving no trace but a memory, and Harry Potter.
Read the Rules?:
wingardium leviosa