Book to Movie Mania: City of Bones Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Magnus Bane

Discussions Questions: 
Shadowhunters! Here are some questions you all can answer in the comments. Obviously, you don't have to answer all the questions, it's just up for discussion! Have fun and Happy Book to Movie Mania!

1. What was your favorite part of chapter 11?

Beans' Thoughts:

Um, I guess it would be the story that Jace told Clary about the boy and the falcon. Obviously, the boy is Jace. I also like Simon's reaction to Clary coming out all dressed up. This is my favorite part:

"[Jace] took something out of his jacket and handed it to [Clary]. It was a long thin dagger in a leather sheath. The hilt of the dagger was set with a single red stone carved in the shape of a rose.

She shook her head. "I wouldn't even know how to use that--"

He pressed it into her hand, curling her fingers around it.

"You'd learn." He dropped his voice. "It's in your blood."

She drew her hand back slowly. "All right."

"I could give you a thigh sheath to put that in." Isabelle offered. "I've got tons."

"CERTAINLY NOT," said Simon.

Clary shot him an irritated look. "Thanks, but I'm not really a thigh sheath kind of girl." She slid the dagger into the outside pocket on her backpack."

Simon is HILARIOUS!

Since today's chapter is aptly titled Magnus Bane, the Character Spotlight will be Magnus Bane. 

Full Name: Magnus Bane

Portrayed By: Godfrey Gao

Status: Warlock

Age: Approximately 800 years; appears as a 19 year old

Personality: Funny, kind, and caring

Physical Appearance: Asian descent. Long and lean, but not skinny with lightly muscled arms and an inch taller than Alec. Has brown skin and black hair that is usually spiked, colorful, and glittery. He wears all kinds of make-up, such as glitter around his eyes and lipstick. (He is also described as having more makeup than Isabelle Lightwood in City of Glass.) He likes to flaunt his sexuality by wearing rainbow leather pants and other flashy accessories (such as a blue sparkly headband). Isabelle once said he was a "sexy, sexy, warlock" whereas Simon Lewis countered that Magnus "looks like a gay Sonic the Hedgehog" and dressed, "like the child catcher from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." He is also described as having gold-green cat eyes (his warlock mark), and no belly button.

Love Interests: Alec Lightwood

Fun Fact: Magnus' mother was half Dutch and half Indonesian, explaining Magnus' Asian features. His step-father was later driven into an attempt to drown him, and Magnus burned him where he stood. He was then brought up by Churchmen.

Quote:

“This time Magnus answered it, his voice booming through the tiny entryway. "WHO DARES DISTURB MY REST?"
 
Jace looked almost nervous. "Jace Wayland. Remember? I'm from the Clave."
 
"Oh, yes." Magnus seemed to have perked up. "Are you the one with the blue eyes?"
 
"He means Alec," Clary said helpfully.
 
"No. My eyes are usually described as golden," Jace told the intercom. "And luminous."
 
"Oh, you're that one." Magnus sounded disappointed. If Clary hadn't been so upset, she would have laughed. "I suppose you'd better come up.” 
--City of Bones

Ah, Magnus. He is just such a good character. Thank you Cassandra Clare for coming up with a magnificent character that makes me laugh so hard and care so much.