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*Lucy Fawns* · March 30, 2024 – 2:05 PM

In-Character

Full Name: Lucia Hortensia Fawns née Blakely
Nicknames: These days she exclusively introduces herself as Lucy; her husband occasionally calls her Lu-Lu.
Birthdate: August 21, 1867
Current Age: 26 Years
Gender: Female
Occupation: Housewife
Reputation: 8

The Blakely family belongs to the wealthy upper class; the Fawns family decidedly does not, instead firmly at the middle of the middle class.

Residence: Irvingly
Hogwarts House: Gryffindor
Wand: Hazel, unicorn tail hair, 12" precisely
Blood Status: Halfblood
Social Class: Middle
Family:

Husband: Roger Fawns (b. 1865)

Daughter: Susie Fawns (b. 1886)
Son: Eli Fawns (b. 1889)
Daughter: Lois Fawns (b. 1892)

Father: Cornelius Maximus Blakely (b. 1842)
Mother: Iris Blakely (b. 1849)

Sister: Cordelia Domitilla Blakely (b. 1870)
Brother: Julius Laurentius Blakely (b. 1873)

Appearance:

General | One thing Lucy has always known is that she's not an ideal beauty. Since childhood, she's always been bigger than her peers, always having to spend just that much more on her clothes. That's not to say she's entirely unattractive; she has a comely, if rounded face, with doe-brown eyes, and framed with flowing golden hair, kept in stylish updos that suit the upper classes or a French magazine better than a middle class housewife. She stands at an average height for women of the era, if a little on the shorter side.

Expressions | Something of an open book, Lucy never quite mastered the art of concealing her true emotions, and is quick with a smile, frown, or grimace. She gives her laughter freely.

Deportment | One thing Lucy excelled at in etiquette class was deportment. She walks floatily but with purpose, keeping her shoulders back and her head held high.

Fashion | Though she tries not to be drab and bland, her financial situation simply isn't her mother's, and she finds herself with cheaper fabrics available for her garments, often in more neutral tones. When the funds can be spared, she purchases a fine gown of brighter color, often purchasing extra fabric so she can alter it later on.

Accessories | The one constant accessory Lucy wears is actually a Blakely family heirloom — a silver and topaz ring, enchanted to fit its owner. She wears it on her right index finger.

Scent | The one real and consistent remnant of her past life in the upper class is the perfume her mother sends a bottle of every Christmas — rosemary, bergamot, and lilac.

Face Claim | BK Cannon

History:

callin' and callin' but nobody comes
fallin' and fallin', no air in my lungs

1867 A healthy baby girl arrives. Following the naming traditions established by her great-grandfather, she is named Lucia Hortensia Blakely.

1870 Another healthy girl arrives; Lucia (preferring to introduce herself as the sweet and simple Lucy) has little interest in her newly born sister, save when the nurse tells her the girl, Cordelia Domitilla, will become her closest playmate. Lucy isn't entirely sure she believes the nurse.

1873 A baby boy joins the family, Julius Laurentius. Lucy, now old enough to understand that a new baby has little meaning to her life for a couple of years, doesn't realize that a brother means something vastly different than a sister does. She has, however, realized that Cordelia is not the greatest playmate, the younger being quite selfish.

1875 Shortly after Lucy turns eight, she experiences her first explosion of magical energy — quite close to literally, when her parents inform her that she is to move into a bedroom all her own, rather than continuing to live in the nursery she's known her whole life. The blast of energy is nominally harmless, although it nearly shoves her mother into a thankfully unlit fireplace. She is mildly punished for her outburst, though otherwise it is celebrated, as it proves her magical capability.

1877 The Great Year of Upheaval. No one really explains it to Lucy, not for a few years, but she and her family are largely kept in the manor house until November, when suddenly everything in the house is packed up and they move from southern England up to a young village so near to Hogwarts it almost frightens Lucy — the growing settlement of Hogsmeade.

1878
Summer Everything's settled back down by the time Lucy's acceptance letter to the great school arrives, though, and her mother personally takes her shopping in London for everything she'll need to attend the school — from robes and spellbooks to muggle attire to be worn on week-ends.

getting so comfortably numb
don't know how i opened up my eyes

1878-80
First Years Lucy's first years go nearly without a hitch; she quickly finds herself struggling with Potions. Come second year, after receiving horrid marks on her Potions final in first year, she seeks out the assistance of an older student, meeting Mr. Roger Fawns, aspiring healer and excellent potioneer (despite being only two years her senior). The two agree to tutoring sessions once a week on Saturdays, in the common room, with supervision of course.

1880-83
OWL Years Tutoring sessions continue, as they've proven helpful. For her sole OWL elective, Lucy opts into Earth Magic. Roger quickly becomes a friend to Lucy, but the situation doesn't last forever, as his NEWTs coincide with her OWLs.

1883-85
NEWT Years With an E in Potions, Lucy finds herself unable to continue forward with the class, which is somewhat fortunate, given she no longer has a tutor in the subject. She decides to go forward with her five highest marked classes — Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Earth Magic, Herbology, and Transfiguration. She has no career aspirations, given her station, but she chooses mostly for practicality. She would rather know how to protect herself, as well as tend to her garden.

but i'm still alive, i don't wanna just survive
give me something to sink all my teeth in
eat the devil and spit out my demons

1885 It's really all quite romantic, in Lucy's eyes. Roger proposes to her in a Hogsmeade alleyway, three weeks after the Hogwarts Coming Out Ball, confessing he had fallen in love with her in her OWL years. He's only a junior healer, but he knows his parents will help look after them for the first years of their marriage, just until he's a full healer. There's just one problem — Lucy's father refuses to sanction the match, and kicks Lucy out as soon as he learns about the young couple's intentions. It's still considered an elopement, when the couple marry in October, and the entire Fawns family suffers somewhat socially. Shortly after the wedding, Lucy fully stops introducing herself as "Lucia" in favor of simply "Lucy."

1886 A mark in the couple's favor, however, is that no baby is born until summer rolls around — and while Mr. and Mrs. Fawns are not entirely thrilled to have an infant in the house, they are delighted to have their first grandbaby — a daughter the couple names Susie, fully eschewing the Blakely naming traditions.

1888 It takes a little time for Roger to save up the money to secure the young family a place of their own, a place for Lucy to make her own, but he does, and he settles on the small community of Irvingly for their home. Much to Lucy's surprise, her mother and sister come to visit in the first month of their new residency, bringing a couple of family heirlooms that rightfully belonged to the eldest daughter, as well as a small monetary gift. They explain that Cornelius has no idea they're visiting, but they simply had to come.

1889 A second child arrives, and this time the cause for celebration is vast — it's a boy! The couple name him Eli.

1892 A third child and second daughter arrives, whom they name Lois.

1894 It's finally sinking in that Lucy gave away her chance to be a lady of high society, to be someone with importance of some sort to more than just her children or her husband. She's hit a sort of malaise, and so far, the only thing she can think of to do about it is find a job. Or maybe a hobby...

Personality:

CREATIVE | PASSIONATE
GENEROUS | STUBBORN
ARROGANT | IMPULSIVE

Other:

Class Score

Astronomy A/—

Charms O/O

Defense Against the Dark Arts O/E

Earth Magic E/E

Herbology O/O

History of Magic A/—

Potions E/—

Transfiguration E/E

Out-of-Character

Name: Elaine
Age: 30

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Lucia "Lucy" Fawns

callin' and callin' but nobody comes fallin' and fallin', no air in my lungs
1867	A healthy baby girl arrives. Following the naming traditions established by her great-grandfather, she is named Lucia Hortensia Blakely.
1870	Another healthy girl arrives; Lucia (preferring to introduce herself as the sweet and simple Lucy) has little interest in her newly born sister, save when the nurse tells her the girl, Cordelia Domitilla, will become her closest playmate. Lucy isn't entirely sure she believes the nurse.
1873	A baby boy joins the family, Julius Laurentius. Lucy, now old enough to understand that a new baby has little meaning to her life for a couple of years, doesn't realize that a brother means something vastly different than a sister does. She has, however, realized that Cordelia is not the greatest playmate, the younger being quite selfish.
1875	Shortly after Lucy turns eight, she experiences her first explosion of magical energy — quite close to literally, when her parents inform her that she is to move into a bedroom all her own, rather than continuing to live in the nursery she's known her whole life. The blast of energy is nominally harmless, although it nearly shoves her mother into a thankfully unlit fireplace. She is mildly punished for her outburst, though otherwise it is celebrated, as it proves her magical capability.
1877	The Great Year of Upheaval. No one really explains it to Lucy, not for a few years, but she and her family are largely kept in the manor house until November, when suddenly everything in the house is packed up and they move from southern England up to a young village so near to Hogwarts it almost frightens Lucy — the growing settlement of Hogsmeade.
1878 Summer	Everything's settled back down by the time Lucy's acceptance letter to the great school arrives, though, and her mother personally takes her shopping in London for everything she'll need to attend the school — from robes and spellbooks to muggle attire to be worn on week-ends.
getting so comfortably numb don't know how i opened up my eyes
1878-80 First Years	Lucy's first years go nearly without a hitch; she quickly finds herself struggling with Potions. Come second year, after receiving horrid marks on her Potions final in first year, she seeks out the assistance of an older student, meeting Mr. Roger Fawns, aspiring healer and excellent potioneer (despite being only two years her senior). The two agree to tutoring sessions once a week on Saturdays, in the common room, with supervision of course.
1880-83 OWL Years	Tutoring sessions continue, as they've proven helpful. For her sole OWL elective, Lucy opts into Earth Magic. Roger quickly becomes a friend to Lucy, but the situation doesn't last forever, as his NEWTs coincide with her OWLs.
1883-85 NEWT Years	With an E in Potions, Lucy finds herself unable to continue forward with the class, which is somewhat fortunate, given she no longer has a tutor in the subject. She decides to go forward with her five highest marked classes — Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Earth Magic, Herbology, and Transfiguration. She has no career aspirations, given her station, but she chooses mostly for practicality. She would rather know how to protect herself, as well as tend to her garden.
but i'm still alive, i don't wanna just survive give me something to sink all my teeth in eat the devil and spit out my demons
1885	It's really all quite romantic, in Lucy's eyes. Roger proposes to her in a Hogsmeade alleyway, three weeks after the Hogwarts Coming Out Ball, confessing he had fallen in love with her in her OWL years. He's only a junior healer, but he knows his parents will help look after them for the first years of their marriage, just until he's a full healer. There's just one problem — Lucy's father refuses to sanction the match, and kicks Lucy out as soon as he learns about the young couple's intentions. It's still considered an elopement, when the couple marry in October, and the entire Fawns family suffers somewhat socially. Shortly after the wedding, Lucy fully stops introducing herself as "Lucia" in favor of simply "Lucy."
1886	A mark in the couple's favor, however, is that no baby is born until summer rolls around — and while Mr. and Mrs. Fawns are not entirely thrilled to have an infant in the house, they are delighted to have their first grandbaby — a daughter the couple names Susie, fully eschewing the Blakely naming traditions.
1888	It takes a little time for Roger to save up the money to secure the young family a place of their own, a place for Lucy to make her own, but he does, and he settles on the small community of Irvingly for their home. Much to Lucy's surprise, her mother and sister come to visit in the first month of their new residency, bringing a couple of family heirlooms that rightfully belonged to the eldest daughter, as well as a small monetary gift. They explain that Cornelius has no idea they're visiting, but they simply had to come.
1889	A second child arrives, and this time the cause for celebration is vast — it's a boy! The couple name him Eli.
1892	A third child and second daughter arrives, whom they name Lois.
1894	It's finally sinking in that Lucy gave away her chance to be a lady of high society, to be someone with importance of some sort to more than just her children or her husband. She's hit a sort of malaise, and so far, the only thing she can think of to do about it is find a job. Or maybe a hobby...

Class	Score
Astronomy	A/—
Charms	O/O
Defense Against the Dark Arts	O/E
Earth Magic	E/E
Herbology	O/O
History of Magic	A/—
Potions	E/—
Transfiguration	E/E