Hello everyone I'm Elis1412 and I thought I should answer some of your questions! Sorry this wont be a real chapter.
In an earlier chapter I asked if everyone liked how Harry was portrayed. I realized this was a mistake as I haven't delved far enough into the story to properly show his personality to someone besides myself. Therefore I decided I would tell you his personality and hope that you tell me if I'm straying from my original plans if so happens later on in the story.
Personality:
Harry lived in an abusive environment for quite awhile, but not long enough for him to develop a sadistic personality. Even so he is still slightly twisted and maybe unfeeling and inexpressive. When he began to live with Earl Grey he did not get much contact with people his age, and his parental figure couldn't quite give him proper affection being unable to touch him. So he may come across as a sociopath though he really just doesn't know how to interact with other children. I imagine him as someone who would be very loyal to his friends, but have very few. He may even be a bit more comfortable with ghosts with humans because they are more familiar to his home life.
Friends:
With his rather reclusive personality I thought it would be good to have friends similar to him. I chose Percy first because he isn't very popular. In the original Harry Potter you don't hear anything of Percy's friends and when Percy tried to express himself he always came across as ridiculously awkward even with his family. I wanted someone who would be able to guide Harry through Hogwarts and understand the special problems Harry would have. Secondly I chose Neville another slight misfit. He seemed like a rather lonely fellow, but still had notable qualities. I had the impression the Neville would have a gentle touch, while Harry was more rough (though much more graceful than Neville). I felt that they would be polar opposites, but very understanding of each other. Lastly Luna was a hard choice between her and Hermione, but I felt Hermione's slightly bossy nature would get on Harry's nerves. I still planed for her to be sorted in her second year and for Harry to be something of a mentor to her. I also liked the idea of Harry having a close friend from a house besides Gryffindor.
Powers:
I don't know why everyone expects him to have godly abilities (if you want something like that you may like my other story), but he wont. I do agree Harry will have an affinity with ghosts. I will give him above average grades in most classes (besides Herbology). He wont be a genius, but not an idiot either. I may make him an animagus if I can decide on a suitable form (suggestions are welcome.) If he were have an amazing achievement it may be to make ghosts solid or to allow them to move on the the realm of the dead.
Side:
Depending on if I decide to make Dumbledore manipulative I will most likely make Harry neutral, to suit his 'grey' personality. Most of the time what side someone is on is determined by his preference in magic, but Harry believes (and I do as well) that magic is only considered dark if used for dark purposes, so he will probably use both types of magic.
Well there you have it! If you have any suggestions you welcome to tell me, I try to read and reply to all the sincere comments I receive. Again I'm sorry if you were expecting another chapter!
He he it's sorta sad that an informational page was longer than most of my chapters...
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