Thinking I can make as many songs 'bout a lady
When I haven't met her
But she on me heavy, on my cerebellum
If I say I love her, am I wrong? Am I crazy?
Am I overzealous?
But I know the feeling, and I'm never wrong
- Mystery Lady, Don Toliver & Masego
Master Mixologist & Private Investigator
29 year old Pureblood
5 ft. 10 in.
❤ Unattached
Profile
Full Name: Thomas James Harvey
Nickname(s): Tommy to mum and childhood friends, otherwise Tom to most people he meets
Birthdate: September 17, 1862
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Occupation: Master Mixologist & Private Investigator
Blood Status: Pureblood
Residence: Hogsmeade
Hogwarts House: Former Slytherin
Wand: Pine, 12", pliant, dragon heartstrings core
Family:
<*>Regina Thomas, mother, b. 1840
<*>James Henry Harvey, father, b. 1835, d. 1869
<*>Daniel Harvey, brother, b. 1860, d. 1866
<*>Edward Harvey, brother, b. 1862, d. 1884
<*>Georgina Harvey, sister, b. 1868
Appearance
General | Tommy stands just shy of 5'10" and has a lean, broad-shouldered physique courtesy his Quidditch days and time spent working manual jobs. He has brown toffee-colored skin, brown eyes, black hair, and a smattering of freckles on his cheekbones that become more prominent when he gets a lot of sun. Tom is right-handed.
Expressions | It's hard to tell what Tommy is thinking, he usually deflects with humor and polite diplomacy. He prefers it this way. Since coming back from abroad, he has the faintest traces of an American accent, and enjoys using Americanisms he picked up while there.
Deportment | Tom is very well-mannered, especially considering his station, and he carries himself with easy confidence. He is rather talented at slipping in and out of conversations unnoticed, a habit of a good bartender who knows how to present a drink at just the right moment - attentive, but still giving people a sense of privacy. He's awfully lucky, too, and maybe that's why he walks with a bit of pep in his step. It's not uncommon for a group of people to get caught in the rain, and somehow Tommy emerges as the only one who didn't get all mucked up.
Distinguishing Features | His most striking feature is his big, bright smile - it takes over his entire face and matches his infectious laugh.
Fashion | Second most striking might be his painstakingly curated outfit, from his socks to his hat. Tom doesn't let his humble salary get in the way of dressing sharp (dress for the high-end clients you want to impress, right?). He's not the most outgoing person, so this is a reliable way to express himself and start conversations. He generally wears three-piece suits with good tailoring and ample use of colors and patterns.
PB: Regé-Jean Page
History
Personality
Lucky | Dreamer | Romantic | Unassuming | Observant
The first thing to know about Tommy: the man is lucky. The only surviving members of the Harvey clan are those with "lucky freckles", for one, and they all have a knack for being at the right place and the right time. Tom would like to think it has less to do with blind chance, and more to do with his observational skills that help spot opportunities others do not, or maybe his ability to deflect with humor and diplomacy. Someeetimes, though, there's really no explaining what happened.
The next thing to know about Tommy: he's unassuming at first, and exploits this fact with pleasure. He is an excellent listener. This skill is fueled by his genuine interest in hearing people's stories, especially stories that kindle his inner romantic. The stories he's gathered, and his own experience, make him compassionate and empathetic to most people. Tom doesn't have much use for the things people tell him after one too many libations; he treasures his role of trusted confidant.
Finally, Tommy is an idealistic dreamer. He did well all through school, and could have pursued a "real" career (a fact his mother starts to lament after two glasses of sherry). But after nearly dying from boredom ten months into his entry role at the Ministry, Tom resolved that life is too short to be unhappy. Though he's clever, he has a tendency to fall in love too quickly -- whether with a person, an adventure, or even just an idea. Once enamored, he feels tense and stressed until he can follow through. Tom's had a long "lucky streak" that helped him stay naive to the consequences of succumbing to reckless idealism, but it finally bit him hard this year.
Other
Boggart | himself, old and on his deathbed, succumbing completely alone
Patronus | a Friesian stallion
Favorite Classes | Potions and DADA
Romance | People may think he's a bit of a dandy because he likes to dress well and is very clean (what! he likes to be tidy). He's really just a hopeless romantic. The era means he usually envisions himself growing old together with a woman, though he's had relations with men in the past (all in good fun). In either case, he has a very specific "type" he falls for.
Gets around by | Tom has his Apparition license and also enjoys traveling by broom when possible. He's not terribly fond of the Floo network, though convenient, because he finds it makes his suits dusty.
Opinions on Blood Purity | He could care less about blood purity, having fallen in love with a Muggle in New York.
Opinions on Half-breeds | He feels sorry for them and the bad wrap they get by default, more than afraid or hateful.
Opinions on werewolves and vampires | He's never met one (that he knows of), but is curious about it the way you might be curious about seeing a shark: fine from afar, a little unnerving when you're swimming together.
Opinions on women's rights | He's an ally for women's autonomy, funny enough. Seeing as the only family members he has left are women, and he'd rather not be responsible for their existence since they're quite intelligent and capable on their own.