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Omg~ yes!! Abe and Prim can totally be friends~! He’d be honoured to join the squad! I can already see them rolling eyes at all the arrogant and greasy nobles together 😄
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𝓐𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓱𝓪𝓶 "𝓐𝓫𝓮" 𝓐𝓾𝓻𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓾𝓼 𝓗𝓮𝓷𝓻𝔂 𝓐𝓵𝓭𝓮𝓷
Ravenclaw • Half-blood • British • ENFP • Libra • Beater • Troublemaker • Auror • Journalist
Name: Abraham Aurelius Henry Alden, future Earl of Dorset
Nicknames: Abe, Alden
Birthdate: August 2nd, 18??
Zodiac Sign: Libra Sun, Virgo Moon, Gemini Rising
Personality Type (MBTI): ENFP – The Campaigner
Sexuality: heterosexual
Gender Identity: Wizard (he/him)
Blood-Status: Half-blood
Nationality: British
Hometown: Exeter, England
Physical Appearance
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Face Claim: Thimothée Charlamet
Hair: brown, slightly curly, usually tousled
Eyes: brown
Height: 183cm
Weight: 70kg
Body Type: slim, athletic
Skin Tone: light, warm
Distinguishing Marks (scars, birthmarks, etc.): -
Family
Mother: Anabelle Minerva Alden née Silverthorn. Ravenclaw, pureblood, former Unspeakable and ancient runes specialist. Broke off all contact with her parents, they consider her a disgrace for marrying a muggle. Met Vincent during an undercover investigation, charmed him with her intellect and iron-will. Stopped working at the ministry after giving birth to their first son, William.
Father: Vincent Edmund William Alden, Duke of Exeter, Earl of Dorset, firstborn son of Edmund Albert and Elisabeth Viktoria Alden. Loving but strict father. Encourages learning and critical-thinking but is concerned about their status and would rather have his sons behave and conform, at least in public. In that matter Abe can give his father a bit of a headache.
Older Brother: William Jupiter Theodor Alden, future Duke of Exeter, older brother by four years, griffindor, Auror. A little arrogant but a kind soul. Charmer. Loves to lecture Abe, only because he wants the best for him. The golden son.
Magic
House: Ravenclaw
Best Class: Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Muggle Studies, History of Magic
Worst Class: Divination
Quidditch: Beater
Clubs: Duelling Club
Wand: tbd
Animagus: –
Boggart: him being ignorant (don’t know how that would manifest yet, any ideas?)
Riddikulus: tbd
Patronus: Lynx
Patronus Memory: Sword fighting with his brother in the backyard (using branches)
Mirror of Erised: himself as a Professor for DADA and/or Muggle Studies
Amortentia (what he smells like): leather, a hint of ink, cedarwood, freshly mowed grass, cinnamon
Amortentia (what he smells): tbd
Magical Abilities: –
Career
Ages 11–18: Student at Hogwarts
Ages 18–28: Auror, Freelance Journalist
Ages 28–retirement: Professor for Muggle Studies, Substitute teacher for DADA, Earl of Dorset
Personality & Attitude
Personality: great speaking and duelling skills, likes to question things and has a tendency to get into trouble, loves a good book and has a slight obsession with bikes that just now started to pop up, well-versed on muggle matters, curious, well-read and chatty, idealist, appreciates a good challenge
Strengths: enthusiasm, sense of justice, perception, wit, improvising, communication skills
Weaknesses: tends to worry a lot
Stressors: not being able to solve a problem or help people out (drives him crazy), he’s not that easily stressed tho but when he does gets a bit emotional
Comfort: reading a good book out in nature, friends, riding a bike or out on a horse
Priorities: his friends, social progress, justice
Favourites
Colours: neutral colours
Food: -
Drink: Earl Grey
Flowers: lavender, dandelion
Weather: warm and sunny
Hobbies: conversing, reading, practising duelling, writing, riding bikes, telling his friends about muggle inventions
Style: usual upper class/noble wear but prefers to dress more casually
Relationships
Significant Other / Love Interest: tbd
Best friend: Oscar Alatar Erdstern — met in their first year at Hogwarts, hit it off instantly and have been friends ever since. They often stay up late to talk about anything and everything. (WIP)
Friends:
Violette Jolie Durand — met her a week before school started (5th year), strolling through Diagon Alley, running errands. Overheard a conversation she had with a shop-owner, mentioning that she’s transferring to Hogwarts. So he decided to go talk to her. Violette was a little wary in the beginning but Abe was persistent and soon they found out they had a lot in common and became close friends.
Open for friendships, maybe even a love interest. If your interested DM me :)
Random HC
had to learn French as a kid
likes to read books outside or between shelves in the library
loves his brother but thinks he‘s a little too stuck in his ways
supporter of social movements (of both magical and non-magical nature)
his brother got him into quidditch; practicing with him since his brothers first year at Hogwarts
doesn’t really like all those big feasts he has to attend but does enjoy a good conversation or debate with the few people that share his views or are at least open to a constructive debate
great conversationalist
likes bikes so much because they give him a sense of freedom
gets super excited when he learns about a new muggle invention
is a bit of a rebel, doing things his own way rather than conforming to set rules – which gets him into trouble from time to time
knows how to say a few things in German, thanks to Oscar
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Hufflepuff • Pureblood • British/French • INFJ • Scorpio • Egalitarian • Alchemist
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𝓐𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓱𝓪𝓶 "𝓐𝓫𝓮" 𝓐𝓾𝓻𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓾𝓼 𝓗𝓮𝓷𝓻𝔂 𝓐𝓵𝓭𝓮𝓷
Ravenclaw • Half-blood • British • ENFP • Libra • Beater • Troublemaker • Auror • Journalist
Name: Abraham Aurelius Henry Alden, future Earl of Dorset
Nicknames: Abe, Alden
Birthdate: October 8th, 1874
Zodiac Sign: Libra Sun, Virgo Moon, Gemini Rising
Personality Type (MBTI): ENFP – The Campaigner
Sexuality: heterosexual
Gender Identity: Wizard (he/him)
Blood-Status: Half-blood
Nationality: British
Residence: Exeter, England
Hometown: Exeter, England
Languages: English, French, Italian, Ancient Greek, Latin
Physical Appearance
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Face Claim: Thimothée Charlamet
Hair: brown, slightly curly, usually tousled
Eyes: brown
Height: 186cm
Weight: 70kg
Body Type: slim, athletic
Skin Tone: light, warm
Distinguishing Marks (scars, birthmarks, etc.): -
Family
Mother: Anabelle Minerva Alden née Silverthorn. Ravenclaw, pureblood, former Unspeakable and ancient runes specialist. Broke off all contact with her parents, they consider her a disgrace for marrying a muggle. Met Vincent during an undercover investigation, charmed him with her intellect and iron-will. Stopped working at the ministry after giving birth to their first son, William.
Father: Vincent Edmund William Alden, Duke of Exeter, Earl of Dorset, firstborn son of Edmund Albert and Elisabeth Viktoria Alden. Loving but strict father. Encourages learning and critical-thinking but is concerned about their status and would rather have his sons behave and conform, at least in public. In that matter Abe can give his father a bit of a headache.
Older Brother: William Jupiter Theodor Alden, future Duke of Exeter, older brother by four years, griffindor, Auror. A little arrogant but a kind soul. Charmer. Loves to lecture Abe, only because he wants the best for him. The golden son.
Magic
House: Ravenclaw (tied with Gryffindor)
Best Class: Defence Against the Dark Arts, Muggle Studies, History of Magic
Worst Class: Divination
Quidditch: Beater
Clubs: Duelling Club
Wand: Apple Wood, Phoenix Core, 14 1/2” Length, Slightly Yielding Flexibility
➔ Applewood wands are not made in great numbers. They are powerful and best suited to an owner of high aims and ideals, as this wood mixes poorly with Dark magic. It is said that the possessor of an apple wand will be well-loved and long-lived, and I have often noticed that customers of great personal charm find their perfect match in an applewood wand. An unusual ability to converse with other magical beings in their native tongues is often found among apple wand owners, who include the celebrated author of Merpeople: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Language and Customs, Dylan Marwood.
Animagus: –
Boggart: him being ignorant (don’t know how that would manifest yet, any ideas?)
Riddikulus: tbd
Patronus: Lynx
Patronus Memory: Sword fighting with his brother in the backyard (using branches)
Mirror of Erised: himself as a Professor for DADA and/or Muggle Studies
Amortentia (what he smells like): leather, a hint of ink, cedarwood, freshly mowed grass, cinnamon
Amortentia (what he smells): tbd
Magical Abilities: -
Career
Ages 11–18: Student at Hogwarts
Ages 18–36: Auror, Freelance Writer
Inherits the title Earl of Dorset at the age of 26
Ages 36–retirement: Professor for Muggle Studies, Substitute teacher for DADA
Personality & Attitude
Personality: great speaking and duelling skills, likes to question things and has a tendency to get into trouble, loves a good book and has a slight obsession with bikes that just now started to pop up, well-versed on muggle matters, curious, well-read and chatty, idealist, appreciates a good challenge, can be very random at times xD
Strengths: enthusiasm, sense of justice, perception, improvising, communication skills, highly empathetic, helpful
Weaknesses: tends to worry a lot, can be impulsive
Stressors: not being able to solve a problem or help people out (drives him crazy), he’s not that easily stressed tho but when he does gets a bit emotional
Comfort: reading a good book out in nature, friends, riding a bike or horseback riding
Priorities: his friends, social progress, justice
Favourites
Colours: neutral colours
Food: -
Drink: Earl Grey
Flowers: lavender, dandelion
Books: North and South – Elizabeth Gaskell
Weather: warm and sunny
Hobbies: conversing, reading, writing, telling his friends about muggle inventions, fencing
Style: usual upper class/noble wear but prefers to dress more casually
Relationships
Significant Other / Love Interest: Emmeline Antonia Falcon @endlessly-cursed
Will add a brief summary of their story later…
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Best friend: Oscar Alatar Erdstern — met in their first year at Hogwarts, hit it off instantly and have been friends ever since. They often stay up late to talk about anything and everything.
Friends:
Violette Jolie Durand — met her a week before school started (5th year), strolling through Diagon Alley, running errands. Overheard a conversation she had with a shop-owner, mentioning that she’s transferring to Hogwarts. So he decided to go talk to her. Violette was a little wary in the beginning but Abe was persistent and soon they found out they had a lot in common and became close friends.
Primrose Gray @endlessly-cursed
Henry of Alderly @gaygryffindorgal
Open for friendships. If your interested DM me :)
Random HC
likes to read books outside or between shelves in the library
loves his brother but thinks he‘s a little too stuck in his ways
supporter of social movements (of both magical and non-magical nature)
his brother got him into quidditch; practicing with him since his brothers first year at Hogwarts
doesn’t really like all those big feasts he has to attend but does enjoy a good conversation or debate with the few people that share his views or are at least open to a constructive debate
great conversationalist
likes bikes so much because they give him a sense of freedom
gets super excited when he learns about a new muggle invention
is a bit of a rebel, doing things his own way rather than conforming to set rules – which gets him into trouble from time to time
knows how to speak a little bit of German, thanks to Oscar
sometimes writes poetry to process thoughts and feelings, but keeps it more of a secret
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𝓥𝓲𝓸𝓵𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮 𝓙𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓮 𝓓𝓾𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓭
Hufflepuff • Pureblood • British/French • INFJ • Scorpio • Art Enthusiast • Egalitarian • Alchemist
A/N: Hey, I’m new to the OC game on Tumblr. I’ve been thinking about Violette for a while now, so I’m super excited to introduce her to you guys! She’s my first and holds a special place in my heart. If your OC’s interested in being friends, dorm mates or even a love interest send me a DM or comment under the post!
Name: Violette Jolie Durand
Meaning: Violette – Violet (the flower); Jolie – "Pretty" in French; Durand – comes from the Old French durant, meaning "enduring," derived from the Latin duruo, meaning "to harden or make strong"
Nicknames: Vio (by everyone), Lette (by her grandma), Bijou ("jewel" by her father)
Birthdate: November 20th, 18XX
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Sun, Cancer Moon, Virgo Rising
Personality Type (MBTI): INFJ – The Advocat
Sexuality: heterosexual
Gender Identity: Witch (she/her)
Blood-Status: Pureblood
Nationality: French/British
Residence: London, England
Hometown: Montpellier, France
Languages: French; English; German; Spanish
Physical Appearance
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Face Claim: Mckenna Grace? / Kyla Matthews? / Nora O’Neil / Mélanie Laurent
Hair: very light blond (white)
Eyes: light grey
Height: 171cm
Weight: 58kg
Body Type: tall, delicate
Skin Tone: light, warm
Distinguishing Marks (scars, birthmarks, etc.):
mole in the centre of her right palm
mole on her left shoulder blade
small longish scar on her right ring-finger from a paper cut
Voice Claim: Barbara Pravi
Accent: when emotional or rambling, a slight french accent comes through otherwise RP British
What do they carry on them?: Her wand, a photograph of her and her family, oil pastels and a sketchbook, school stuff, enchanted protective gloves that she got from her deceased grandfather, notebook
Family
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Mother: Amelia Ellenore Durand née Antubidasbin, second child of Irma Lucinda and Albin Liborius Antubidasbin. Ravenclaw, is great at Defence Against the Dark Arts, Herbology and Charms. Freelance artist, having her own galleries in Paris and London. Mathis and Amelia are childhood friends and got married right after their graduation. Soon Amelia gave birth to their first daughter, Violette. Used to work as an Auror. Activist and feminist. Used to take Violette too art circles and underground feminist gatherings. (FC:?, Taurus)
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Father: Mathis Albert Durand, firstborn son of Albert Claude and Coraline Jolie Durand. Skilled duellist and Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the Ministère des Affaires Magiques de la France. Comes from a rather rich and ancient family who know the Flamels. Great at Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts. Can speak with dragons. Taught his children how to defend themselves from a young age, scared that his position could put his family in danger. He’s a loving father and has a great relationship with all of his children. Sometimes feels overwhelmed with all the stress from work. Unwinds by spending time with his family, being silly or out in nature. Supports his wife, her art and activism, loves his family more than life. (FC: Ewan McGregor, Cancer)
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Younger Sister: Celeste Avril is 2 years younger than Violette and a bit of a know it all. She likes to learn and has a knack for Astronomy, Asthmatics and Divination. Dreamer. Violette and Celeste bicker a lot but ultimately love each other very much. (Ravenclaw, Virgo, FC: Nastya Kusakina)
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Younger Brother: Théodore Albin is 5 years younger than Violette. He’s a very curious young boy but tends to be a bit shy. He has a very close relationship to Violette and looks up to her. When in trouble she’s the first person he goes to. Loves magical creatures and they love him. Inherited the ability to speak with dragons. Emotional. (Hufflepuff, Pisces, FC: Freddie Highmore)
Backstory
The Durands were an ancient pureblood family from France that, held a significant impact among their peers. Begirded by myth, the Durands were said to possess the ability to understand and speak to dragons while said creatures would roam and guard their lands and fort.
Violette grew up in a rather loving and protected environment, away from the fort, in a smaller Chateau near it. Her father, the rightful heir to their myth-enshrouded estate, had rather left it in the hands of his brother, desiring a more conventional life for himself and his family. Although grown up away from the myths and legends, Violette was taught her family's lore and trained in all necessities before attending the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic where she would hone in on her natural affinity for alchemy/spagyric. She’d spend her summers bouncing back and forth between England and France.
In Violette's third year at Beauxbatons, her grandfather on her mother's side died under mysterious circumstances that have not been clarified to this day. Thereupon her parents decided to relocate to England to be closer to her now widowed grandmother, entailing a change of school for her and her sister.
the Durand Lineage/History
Magic
House: Hufflepuff
Best Class: Potions, Transfiguration, Herbology, DADA, later Alchemy
Worst Class: probably Flying, if any
Quidditch: –
Clubs: Duelling Club
Wand: Maple Wood, Phoenix Core, 13 1/2” Length, Slightly Yielding Flexibility
➔ I have often found that those chosen by maple wands are by nature travellers and explorers; they are not stay-at-home wands and prefer ambition in their witch or wizard, otherwise their magic grows heavy and lacklustre. Fresh challenges and regular changes of scene cause this wand to literally shine, burnishing itself as it grows, with its partner, in ability and status. This is a beautiful and desirable wood, and wand quality maple has been among the most costly for centuries. Possession of a maple wand has long been a mark of status, because of its reputation as the wand of high achievers.
Animagus: –
Boggart: her drowning
Riddikulus: turns into a mermaid cheerfully swimming through the room
Patronus: booted eagle
Patronus Memory: first underground feminist gathering her mom took her to
Mirror of Erised: her working with Nicolas Flamel, having her own family/being a mother
Amortentia (what she smells like): lavender, freshly printed books, vanilla, citrus, almond
Amortentia (what she smells): raspberries, worn leather, iodine, and ink
Magical Abilities: can speak with dragons and dragon-like creatures
Career
9–14: Student at Beauxbatons Academy of Magic
14–18: Student at Hogwarts
18–22: Alchemist apprentice of Nicolas Flamel; Freelance artist
22–??: Freelance/travelling Alchemist and Potion-maker
Joining Deaglán on his adventures, Violette focused on her work as a freelance alchemist and potion-maker. Her workspace neatly hidden away in her suitcase, ready to take it with her wherever they'd go. She'd pair up and learn from fellow colleagues all around the world, sometimes exhibiting her art in small galleries in the cities they’d stay in. Slowly but surely making a name for herself in both fields.
Personality & Attitude
Personality: kind, gentle and calm but steadfast in her beliefs, eager to work hard and learn more, feels a lot, great with people but likes to be alone or to be surrounded by close friends, doesn’t like seeing others being mistreated, even though not too talkative (only with people close to her) doesn’t shy away from discussions or voicing her thoughts and opinions, values integrity and kindness above all, has a deep desire to learn and grow
Strengths: creative, empathetic, tenacious, assertive (if need be), convincing, great duellist, affectionate
Weaknesses: very cautious and guarded around new people (she’s still nice tho), can be sensitive, perfectionist
Stressors: rarely showing signs of stress only when under a lot of pressure or in/on deep bodies of water (where she can’t stand)
Comfort: family and friends, alone with a good book and warm cup of tea, being out in nature, painting, summer rain, the ocean
Priorities: fairness, doing the "right" thing, her family and friends
Favourites
Colours: soft blue, off-white, lavender
Food: freshly backed french pastries
Drink: black tea with milk
Flowers: Lavender, Dahlia, Lilac
Books: North and South – Elizabeth Gaskell; Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen
Weather: warm and sunny, summer rain
Hobbies: art/painting, alchemy, reading, gardening, singing, playing the piano
Style: Violette grew up in a rather wealthy family, so she‘s always expected to look presentable but she doesn’t mind getting dirty. Usually prefers light and flowy clothes over overly constructed garments. Loves lace. Likes to wear pants from time to time.
Relationships
Significant Other/Love Interest: Deaglán Herrity @magicallymalted Violette met Deaglán in their shared Herbology class shortly after she transferred from Beauxbatons in her fourth year. They developed a casual friendship from interacting in class which turned into budding feelings after she helped him through a sudden bout of panic when confronting venomous tentaculas again in review for their NEWTs. They grew closer ever since and once they graduated from Hogwarts and went along their respective career paths, they wrote letters to each other and eventually reunited in Paris.
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Best friend(s): tbd
Childhood best friend: Victor Abel Lyon
Friends:
Julian Flamel @potionboy3 Violette and Julian met in class and would occasionally sit together and chat. They quickly bonded over their shared experience of moving to England from France and their mutual interest in Alchemy, soon becoming casual friends. When Violette went to Paris during their last summer holidays to prepare for her upcoming apprenticeship, she came to know that the Flamels claimed not to have any relatives named Julian. A little hurt about her unexpected finding, she questioned him upon returning to Hogwarts, asking him why he had lied. This caused a bigger argument between the two and a period of showing each other the cold shoulder. After a while and after coming to his senses, Julian finally reached out to Violette, inquiring about what she had heard … slowly starting to question his mother's story himself. After their reconciliation and their trust in each other growing, the two became close friends.
Josie Edwards; Lottie Gallagher; Lysander Mercury @slytherindisaster
Delilah Sweets @usernoneexistent Delilah and Violette were alchemy buddies and would spend hours in the lab together. After Hogwarts, they would take the alchemy world by storm, support each other as co-workers and pave the way for more girls in this field.
Abraham Aurelius Henry Alden
Oscar Alatar Erdstern
Open for friendship requests :)
Children: tbd
Random HC:
loves her family to death, although Celeste can be a bit annoying and they bicker quite a lot, all of them support each other
admires her parent's relationship, it makes her insanely happy to see them so in love even after all these years (low-key wants a marriage like theirs)
if her life was a musical she'd be strutting through a field singing Belle (Reprise)
Violette's father uses a port key to travel back and forth between his office in Paris and his home in London
skilled at wandless magic; fierce duellist (has been trained by her day since a young age)
when she was little, befriended a Portuguese Long-Snout named 'Diaval' but called it 'Didi', she would play with it in the fields around the fort; has a broad knowledge about dragons
when she’s not with her friends, she spends a lot of her time in the greenhouse tending to magical plants, studying or just hanging out (she likes the quiet)
she’s used to big gatherings and balls but, if she can, sneaks away to quieter places every now and then; not really into this whole upper-class thing aside from the dancing and sometimes interesting conversations xD
supporter of social movements (of magical and non-magical nature)
loves lavender because it used to grow on the meadows around her house back in France
childhood trauma: when she was 3 years old she fell into a lake and almost drowned, her father was able to rescue her but she’s been scared of deep bodies of water ever since
likes to sing and has a beautiful voice but doesn't really do it in front of other people or big audiences, only her close ones get to hear it
dreams of going to Paris to work with and learn from Nicolas Flamel; her father's side of the family is friends with the Flamels
misses French pastries terribly, her Grandma sends some over from time to time
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— Susan Sontag, Death Kit
[text ID: How can I describe my life to you? I think a lot, listen to music. I’m fond of flowers.]
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And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.
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