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Valerian Macnair
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Potion & Plant Poisoning Healer-in-Charge
30 year old Pureblood
5 ft. 9 in.
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Full Name: Valerian Octavius Macnair

Nickname(s):

Birthdate: August 26th, 1861

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Occupation: Assistant Head of Potion & Plant Poisoning, St. Mungo's

Blood Status: Pureblood

Residence: Main residence in London, with the family home in Inverness-shire, Scotland

Hogwarts House: Slytherin Alumnus ('79)

Wand: Elm, 11 inches, Basilisk skin, Flexible

Family:
Tatiana Macnair (née Lestrange), Wife & Cousin [1866]
Cadmus Marius Macnair, Son [05.17.1892]

Eustace Macnair, Father [18XX]
Mariana Macnair (née Lestrange), Mother [1840]
Agrimony Macnair, Brother [1864]
Betony Macnair, Brother [1864-18XX]
Yarrow Macnair, Brother [1868]
Germander Macnair, Brother [1871]
Sage Macnair, Brother [1872]

Appearance
General | Valerian's appearance very much favors the Lestrange side of his family, his hair dark and his eyes light. He does his best to keep himself well-groomed, but the waves of his hair have a way of looking unkempt no matter how styled, and he's never been one for copious amounts of pomade or gel. He is tall, but not overly so, and while he's always been on the leaner side he's neither particularly skinny nor broad.

Expressions | Although not generally an expressive person, Valerian's expression are best described as animated. He raises his brows frequently and not always for the same reason, and he smirks both to be provocative and because he's not good at hiding when he's enjoying other people's embarrassment. He smiles more with his eyes and less with his lips, which unsettles some; his blue eyes widen and light up when the smile is genuine, but the corners of his lips barely turn upwards, giving him a too-intense sort of look.

Deportment | While he's never fit society's standards of conventional attractiveness he carries himself with a confidence of a wealthy white boy who's never been knocked off his high horse. He sits in a chair like it's a throne, even when he's in someone else's home, and he always keeps his back straight when he walks. He tends to look down on other people—sometimes a byproduct of being taller than average, but sometimes in the way he looks at them.

Fashion | Valerian has never had a passion for fashion, but he does like to impress other people, and dressing well is one good way to do that. He prefers robes and dramatic cloaks to muggle clothes, but really it depends on the occasion and his mood. His clothes are always made out of fine fabrics and are always black with few exceptions.

Accessories | Valerian likes to carry stuff, which is not always convenient but he finds a practical way to manage by having pockets sewn into conspicuous areas of his robes (like his sleeves) or into his coat. His wand is carried in a pocket up his sleeve. He also carries his an heirloom pocketwatch, random potion (or poison) vials that he's forgotten to take out, handkerchiefs, and crumpled up pieces of parchments that he's shoved here and there.

Scent | Valerian wears cologne to mask the scent of the potion ingredients he regularly works with. His favorite is a subtle blend of amber and vanilla with notes of other spices. Some days the smell is less noticeable, usually when he's worked with more pungent ingredients that the cologne can't mask.

Distinguishing Features | He has lily-white skin that never tans and always burns. In the sunnier months his freckles begin to show, but they're so light and only concentrated around his nose and cheeks so they're hardly ever noticed. Valerian has high cheekbones and a strong jaw, and combined with his dark under-eye circle he always looks tired—or when they're especially bad, sick.

Face Claim | Aneurin Barnard


History
1861 | Valerian is born the first son and child to Eustace and Mariana Macnair. He is swiftly handed off to nurses and nannies, and rarely sees much involvement from either parent. He is an easy child and gives little trouble to those responsible for his care. His first year sees him catch every illness that enters the home, but he swiftly recovers each time.

1864 | His mother gives birth to the twins, Agrimony and Betony. Despite their closeness in age, three-year-old Valerian show little interest in entertaining the newborns and frequently complains to his nanny about how loud their cries are.

1865 | In a sudden effort to bond with her child, Mariana introduces Valerian to her snakes. He thinks they are more interesting than any cat, owl, or toad, and is confused when it is explained that he could never bring one to Hogwarts. (It is his belief that owls are more dangerous than snakes, anyways; they get moody and have talons that are sharp enough to draw blood. How could a mellow python do that?). Mariana begins her internship at St. Mungo's, and Valerian, having idealized his mother, believes that he will follow in her footsteps.

1867 | Valerian is six years old when his first sign of magic makes an appearance. Annoyed by his brothers who seem determined to ruin his afternoon by building a block tower in the family library, Valerian angrily shuts his book. The small of puff that would normally be unnoticeable turns into a gust of wind that knocks their blocks—long with a handful of books—across the room.

1868 | Her mother gives birth to another child, this time a boy named Yarrow. Valerian, having never been fond of brotherhood, only grumbles when introduced to his the babe and aspires to avoid interacting with him entirely. He's almost eight, he says, he has no reason to be playing with babies.

1871 | Germander is born. He is just another child in the long line of potential replacements for him, but he finds that it becomes easier to ignore each new addition to the family than the previous. He doesn't worry about competing for attention; the next year he will be off to school, and he won't have to think about any of them until Agrimony and Betony join him at school.

1872 | Valerian goes off to school and is sorted into Slytherin. No one in his family has much to say about it, because it's not uncommon for people in his family to find themselves in the house of the ambitious and power-hungry. He immediately takes a liking to Potions and Herbology—partially because it's his mother's specialty, but also because he's genuinely good at it. (Sage is also born that year, too. Valerian does not remember it well.)

1874 | Third year arrives and Valerian selects Ancient Runes, Ancient Studies, and Earth Magic for his electives. The broad range of topics make him feel more accomplished when he receives good marks, and soon he finds himself seeking additional reading material outside of class.

1875 | Valerian's first experience with scandal takes place when Tybalt Lestrange's rampage at the Ministry leaves thirteen dead and another child in their home. Valerian does not think much of Tatiana at first; she is not yet of Hogwarts age and she's a girl, but during the summer he decides she is easier to talk to than literally any of his siblings.

1876 | Valerian enters his fifth year and is appointed Slytherin prefect. Betony and Agrimony join him at Hogwarts, and his four blissful years of being alone at school are suddenly over.

1877 | After successfully passing all of his OWL examinations, he decides to continue with seven NEWT-level classes: Ancient Studies, Charms, DADA, Earth Magic, Herbology, Potions, and a new addition, Alchemy.

1878 | Valerian unhappily finds himself spending the summer moving from London to Hogsmeade. He has more important things to worry about than what room he will claim for himself or what paper they will put on the walls. His mother transfers to Hogsmeade Hospital as the assistant head of her ward, reinforcing the ever persistent idea that he will one day follow in her footsteps.

1879 | Valerian graduates from Hogwarts with seven passing NEWTs and an apprenticeship under a local potioneer who claims he's capable of brewing potions that are banned in mainstream potion recipe books. The man is old, and admittedly a little eccentric, but his claims of power do not come without proof. He shows Valerian well-preserved potions books from the 1400's, and begins teaching him legilimency after it comes up in conversation. Yarrow goes off to Hogwarts in September and is sorted into Slytherin.

1880 | His apprenticeship with the potions master comes to an abrupt end after he is taken advantage of during an routine legilimency lesson. He always knew his thoughts would be read, but he never imagined his mentor would go searching for the things he kept close to heart: his desire to be like his mother, his insecurity in his family, and—even more embarrassingly—his attraction towards men. In fear of having his secrets revealed to the world in a blackmail attempt, Valerian attempts to discredit him with claims of madness. He begins an intership at St. Mungo's, in the Potion and Plant Poisoning ward.

1881 | Valerian finishes mastering the art of legilimency on his own, a sort of "fuck you" to his former mentor.

1882 | His mother is drafted for the Irvingly expedition. He will not admit it, but he spends an unhealthy amount of time worrying about her, and is only relieved when she returns home. She is promoted to head of her ward at Hogsmeade Hospital, and Valerian is promoted to full healer at St. Mungo's.

1883 | Germander goes off to Hogwarts and is sorted into Ravenclaw.

1884 | His mother is pregnant, and then the laughing plague strikes Hogsmeade and she loses the pregnancy. A number of his family members die—aunts, uncles, and even cousins. His mother resigns from the hospital, leaving Valerian rather confused by the sudden change, but too in shock from the summer's events to question them. Betony dies later in the year, and Tatiana graduates from Hogwarts and enrolls in Pendergast's School for Young Roses. (Where she should be, he thinks jealously once realizing how much his mother misses her.)

1885 | His mother begins her secret business, which he naturally becomes involved in. His skill with potions and poisons makes him a good experimentation partner, and, more importantly, he is able to make sure she does not get caught up in anything she's unable to get herself out of.

1886 | Agirmony leaves the house, leaving only him and Yarrow at home with their mother during the main part of the year. That is until Tatiana graduates and returns to the Macnair household, becoming the main focus of his mother once more. (Valerian had never wished to be a girl, but sometimes he thought, in some ways, it might be more convenient.)

1887 | Germander is appointed prefect at Hogwarts, proving he is not as useless as Valerian once thought. He purchases his brother a new set or rune stones, making it believe he put more thought into the gift than simply picking them up at a pawn shop. His Aunt Olivia dies, sending him into mourning.

1888 | Sage is appointed prefect. He is more useful than Germander in Valerian's opinion, but much less a joy to be around (not that he's particularly fond of either of his youngest brothers).

1889 | Valerian is appointed assistant head of the Potion and Plant Poisoning ward of St. Mungo's.

1891 | Tatiana's ongoing courtship with one Charles Macmillan is not something he puts much thought into—at least until his mother verbalizes her desire to see Tatiana married to him. Valerian proposes to himself as an alternative to Charles to Tatiana, and when Charles hears of his underhanded proposal, the two duel. Valerian wins narrowly, but Charles continues his pursuit; however, when confronted by both men about who she intends to marry, Tatiana finally decides to accept Valerian.
Personality
Smooth. Sensitive. Prideful. Ambitious, though not outwardly so. Doesn't enjoy being in the spotlight. Good conversationalist, but terrible at making friends. Impressionable. Meddlesome. Obsessive. Finds joy in things most people think are weird, and the people who know him best might think he's a little eccentric. Protective of his family, but doesn't trust any of them.
Other
SKILLS
  • Languages: English, French, and understands written Latin, Italian, and Ancient Greek.
  • Magical Abilities: A skilled potioneer and hobbyist alchemist, dabbling in everything from basic potions to ancient brews to poisons, the latter which he usually helps his mother with. He is also a legilimens.
TRIVIA
  • Patronus: A firefly, but he hasn't cast it since leaving school.
  • Sexuality: Bisexual and aware of it. He prefers men sexually, but does not engage in affairs with them regularly out of fear of being caught. He's much less drawn to women, but does find himself attracted to one on occasion.

ACADEMICS
ClassOWLNEWT
AlchemyO
Ancient RunesE
Ancient StudentsEA
AstronomyA
CharmsEE
Defence Against the Dark ArtsEE
Earth MagicOO
HerbologyOO
History of MagicA
PotionsOO
TransfigurationA
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