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hiiii im lame and dont have a ‘real’ tumblr (i did at one point but maintaining it made me anxious) so please enjoy this poorly put together sideblog that is used for apps/pre-opening surveys. 

Name/alias & Introduction.

hi hi hi! my name is alyssa, i’m a 21 year old studying theatre and english! i’m a redheaded feminist who cares too much about people, who loves disney, and who consumes too much coffee on a daily basis. i spend most of my time in class, working on costumes, or in rehearsal, but i somehow always wander back to tumblr, and, well, here we are! i have a possibility of meeting fiona shaw (aunt petunia) next semester and i’ve been screaming since i found out.

What’s your favorite book? Favorite movie? Favorite TV show? Favorite animal?   

oh goodness. okay. here we go.

my favorite genre of book is historical fiction, specifically concerning the world wars, especially set in/concerning france. some of my favorites - the nightingale, all the light we cannot see, and the storyteller! outside of that genre, i love everything jennifer donnelly’s written (the rose triology was fantastic), the harry potter books (...clearly.), and gone with the wind!

my favorite movie without a doubt is gone with the wind. close second is the 2015 live action cinderella, meet me in st louis, and anastasia! i also loved age of adaline, and the intern, for more recent releases!

favorite tv shows are game of thrones, the office, and trashy reality tv competitions. im basic, we’re moving on.

my favorite animal is an elephant! they have been since i was little. i cant really explain why, i just love them?

If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be and why?

i’m working on a show right now that takes place in russia, and my character’s biggest dream in life is to go to moscow, so right now, i’d really like to see that! (it’s chekhov’s three sisters, for any curious minds). i’d also really love to see london! and pembroke castle in wales, for another nerdy reason - i played the earl of pembroke in a shakespeare adaptation last year and the castle is still standing and apparently does historical reenactments! i need to see them!

What do you take everywhere with you?

to continue an honest trend - my phone. a pony tail holder and bobby pin, and typically a script! i have a ring that i’ve had since i was 16 that i wear every day as well, in addition to 3 others i’ve collected over time.

What are your favorite FC’s to play?

i adore lily james and sophie turner! i typically only play females, so i can’t really speak to male fc’s. i used jessica brown findlay once and she was lovely, and i have an ever growing list of hopeful future faces!

What’s your Hogwarts house? Your Illvermony house? 

i was a hufflepuff/ravenclaw hatstall and chose ravenclaw, and am a pukwudgie! i once saw it described that your hogwarts house reflects your greatest strengths, and you illvermony house reflects how you use those strengths, and i thought that was pretty beautiful. 

What’s your Patronus?

im pretty sure it was some type of bird, and a horse at one point? i honestly don’t remember.

Favorite Harry Potter books/movies quote?

‘...a way of seeing the beauty in others, even, and perhaps most especially, when that person couldn't see it in themselves‘

i think this quote is so important to remember and think about. it shows us that in the end, above talent and skill, how we treat those around us is the legacy we leave behind. i think that’s kind of beautiful, and something everyone in the world could stand to hear today.

Who are your favorite characters from the books/movies?

i was definitely the 13 year old who thought she was hermione growing up. i also adore luna, and lily, obviously! i love the freedom of getting to think of the next generation, especially victoire, and always had an appreciation for mcgonagall and lupin.

Which skeletons were you interested in?

if you haven’t already caught it, i adore lily! but some of the slytherin women have caught my eye too, which is interesting and kind of scary, because i typically steer clear of the not-so-nice characters.

What drew you to our little group in particular?

i think it can be hard to come up with fresh, new ideas for the marauders that doesn’t completely take away from the story. there’s a very fine line between working and not working, and this group seems to be falling perfectly in place! the ideas seem lovely, and i can’t wait to see what happens with it!

What are you looking forward to in this roleplay?

everything? i’m excited to see what the admins have up their sleeves, and what this new set of circumstances means for the characters we all already know, how it will affect their development, and where it will take them in their journeys!

And finally… Coffee or Tea? Cats or Dogs? Books or Movies? Hot or Cold? Flowers or Plants? Outdoors or Indoors? Ice cream or Froyo? Beach or Mountains?

oh god. i am horrendously bad at making decisions of any kind, so don’t hate me for this

both (coffee in the morning, tea at night). both (i fully plan on adopting one of each). books for the feelings evokes, movies for entertainment. hot showers, cold weather. flowers (ironically, my favorite flower is a lily - i get them from my parents every time i open a show). indoors, especially in allergy season. both ice cream and froyo have their time and place in my heart. beach to spend time at, mountains to look at.

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What is your name/alias?: Hey hey hey there! My name is Alyssa :) I’m a student studying Theatre and English, and I probably consume too much coffee, but, well, I’m not about to change. This is a sideblog that I whipped up (so excuse the ugly theming) because I realized I didn’t really have a truly empty blog right now. I attached a fun lil picture of my face down below, because I like having faces to names? Even if it’s just a fc, it makes me feel better about myself. I’m weird. You’ll learn to love it. 

What are you most excited for in A Dream of Dragons?: I think that it can be really hard to do a good AU with something as established as ASOIF, and the admins here have pulled something off that is believable enough to draw people in, and exciting enough to get them to stay! I really can’t wait to see how the changes affect these characters, and what sorts of drama and heartbreak they’ll still find!

What kind of characters do you like to play?: I’ll be the first to admit - I can’t write male characters to save my life. That being said, my favorite type of character is a female who’s going through some major change - whether it be in what she believes, in the world around her, anything! I think seeing how a character reacts to change, and what they do with that reaction is really fascinating.

Any potential characters you’d want to play in the group?: Sansa Stark has been my perfect angel baby since I started GOT (fun fact - the first time I colored my hair red I gave my stylist a picture of Sophie to use as reference). I stood by her when everyone else was criticizing and trying to blame her, so I am definitely very interested in her! I also think some of the Targaryen and Lannister children look interesting! Basically - I’m way too excited for these characters and want to learn all about all of them, but Sansa will always have my heart.

Any book and tv series recommendations?: Ooh. My most recent read was The Light Between Oceans, which was pretty good! I also really loved The Nightingale, and All the Light We Cannot See! As for TV - if you haven’t watched Downton Abbey yet - do it. And I’ll always turn on The Office when I’m doing other tasks. 

Which house do you align yourself or identify the most with?: I am a Stark and a Tyrell, through and through.

Basically - I’m really excited about the prospect of this group! I’d love to chat with others who are as well, and can’t wait to see where it goes!