In-Character
Full Name: Adrienne Diana Elizabeth SelwynNicknames: Adri, Addie
Birthdate: July 14, 1874
Current Age: 15
Occupation: 5th Year Slytherin
Reputation: 7 or 8; she and her brother are "cousins" to the Selwyns which might help them escape a lower reputation, however, they were brought over from France and still currently reside in the same residence as the entire family.
Residence: The Selwyn Manor; Wales
Hogwarts House: Slytherin
Wand: Pine, 13", Whippy, Veela Hair Core
Blood Status: Pureblood
Social Class: Upper Class
Family:
Marianne Elizabeth Selwyn née _____ | Adoptive Mother | 45
Percival Quillian Selwyn | Adoptive Father | 50
Fiorella Fabienne Marseille | Nanny | 40
– "Apollo" | Twin Brother | 15
For all intents and purposes, the labelings below are Adrienne's actual relations to her family while the italics represent what she currently knows.
"Zeus" | Father, assumed Uncle | 42
_____ | Mother, Unknown| 35
“Ares” | Half-Brother, assumed Cousin | 14-15
“Hebe” | Half-Sister, assumed Cousin| 11-12
“Hephaestus” | Half-Brother, assumed Cousin | 10-11
Zenobia Payne | Half-Sister, assumed Cousin | 20-25
Liliana | Half-Sister, assumed Cousin | 16-17
“Poseidon” | Uncle | 36-42
Daniel Selwyn | Uncle | 35
Freya Selwyn | Aunt | 22-25
“Demeter” | Great-Aunt |
Tanwen Selwyn | Aunt | 27-34
Winslow Ramsay | Half-Brother, assumed Cousin | 15
“Hermes” | Half-Brother, ....she really doesn't know, this family is stupid huge | 11
Appearance:
Once rather impish in appearance, Adrienne's features have since rounded out from her childhood as she nears being a full-fledged witch. There is still a certain sharpness in her jawline, which is balanced out by wide prominent cheekbones and almond blue eyes. She usually wears her sandy auburn hair in the latest fashions, however, she is more interested in academics rather than fashion, and – were her friends look too close – could be seen just a week or so delayed in wearing the latest thing. When alone amongst friends or at home, Adrienne usually wears her hair piled atop her head in a loose bun. She uses her left hand for wandwork but is right-hand dominant for most other activities.
History:
• CHILDHOOD •
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1873 | A young pureblood debutante, the light of her family, discovers she is pregnant in the midst of a season and after a tryst with a dashing older man. She is swiftly sent to France by her family in order to bear this shame away from English society. Though her family is appalled by her actions, this young woman secretly comes to love the rather active set of twins she is bearing. Her family, however, swears her to an Unbreakable Vow that she will give the children up and return home.
1874 | Adrienne is born at exactly midnight on July 14th, 1874 -- or, early morning of Fête de la Fédération in France, the second of twins. At this point, they are separated from their mother and immediately sent to an orphanage where they are adopted by distant cousins of their biological father. There, they grow up in the French countryside of Annecy: a beautiful town with sprawling icy canals and cobblestone streets.
1878 | At the age of four, Adrienne is already fluent in French and English with "Apollo" fluent in English and Spanish; both having been governed by their nanny, Fiorella whom Adrienne affectionately calls Fi. After learning each other has mastered a different language, both insist on learning the other's different languages.
In addition to being their nanny, Fiorella is also a midwife of the town. She soon finds that the little one is fascinated by her career and with the "mother's" permission, takes Adrienne her during her visits to the pregnant women of the town as long as it does not interfere with Adrienne's schooling.
1880 | The age of six sees Adrienne perform her first act of magic. Upon visiting one of their patients, Adrienne places her hands on the mother's stomach and states clearly that it will be a girl. While at the time this seems inconsequential to the mother of the unborn babe, the day is thrown into chaos when Adrienne says with certainty that the baby is illegitimate. The reaction of the mother (and subsequently the family) is enough to confirm the child's statements. Fiorella's reputation is slightly tarnished with this event, which causes her to keep Adrienne at a distance. While understanding now what her words had done, she is still extremely hurt by this and runs crying to her brother.
1882 | At this point, the relationship between Adrienne and Fiorella is still distant but Adrienne insists upon attending to the women of Annecy in addition to keeping to her studies. Resolve wins over whatever doubts Fiorella had in thinking the girl wouldn't be able to keep up; in fact, she quite excels at both tasks.
1884 | With both twins at the age of 10, they both fully expect to attend Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. The universe seems to have other plans, and both are sent to Wales to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. To Adrienne, this is an extreme blow, and she is thoroughly incensed at this decision. Her search for answers as to why is fruitless however and she sets off for The Selwyn Manor with bitterness in her heart. Before she can leave, however, Fiorella gifts her a small silver cat found swimming at night in the canals of the village. Adrienne names this cat Artemis.
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Upon their arrival, the twins do not like Wales. In addition to the dreariness of the country, both miss the countryside and canals of Annecy. The manor is large enough for them to be left to their own devices, but eventually, it is "Apollo" that decides the both of them must accept their lot in life and attempt to blend in lest this whole experience be hell for them.
• HOGWARTS •
1885 | Having read up on all the houses, Adrienne decides she is to be in Ravenclaw, the house which most embodies what she values in herself. Yet again, however, the universe has other plans and she is placed in Slytherin; not something she is entirely pleased about and would have most likely tried to shred the hat to bits if she had not been in front of the entire Great Hall.
To add insult to injury, "Apollo" is admitted to Ravenclaw; ironically, he wanted to be in Slytherin. Watching her twin walk off to a different table than her affects her more than she realizes, and from that point on the two still remain inseparable despite being in different houses.
1887 | One day during a summer break, Adrienne witnesses her aunt Ambrosia transform into an animal. She is floored by this feat of magic and immediately launches herself into learning how to be an animagus.
1889 - Present | For her O.W.Ls, Adrienne chooses Care of Magical Creatures and Ancient Runes. While it is a mild disappointment that she does not make prefect, she finds herself content with the administration's decision (really, she has no choice in the matter, but she conveniently sidesteps that fact).
Personality:
– AMBITIOUS – VENGEFUL – BRIGHT – STUBBORN – PROTECTIVE –
True to her house, Adrienne is ambitious and cunning to the core. While most of this is her character, later in life Adrienne would probably admit the reason for her excellent marks in school is a desire to prove herself as not a foreigner and to fit in amongst her friends. And to beat her twin, but that's for another time.
In true French fashion, her exterior can be rather hard to break. She can seem perfectly friendly, though any potential friends can forget ever learning anything about her past. Once labeled as her friend, however, Adrienne is fiercely loyal and will def. not hesitate to cut a bitch if anyone tries to hurt them. She is especially protective of the younger pupils too and sees them as innocent until proven otherwise (of course, many have completed this feat and have most likely been given the stink eye because of it).
Other than her animals, Adrienne is not a sentimental person. What could be perceived as being generous in handing out trinkets to her friends – to her – is simply handing out excess of what she does not need. Steal from her, however, and one might just end up with dead mice in their bed courtesy of Artemis.
Other:
• APOLLO & ARTEMIS •
Adrienne and her twin are two sides of the same coin. Sun and moon, fire and water. Growing up they circled each other endlessly. When one took their first steps, the other swiftly followed. The next milestone was completed by the other and two minutes later the next one completed it and so on and so forth. Throughout their childhood, this could be taken as not only competitiveness but compulsiveness. They wouldn't be able to tell the difference unless it involves another body. The day that Adrienne weds will be a dark day for her twin, and vice versa.
Despite their competitive nature, the bond between the two is unbreakable. When one is slighted, the other jumps to their rescue providing swift vengeance and a much-needed respite. The fact that they are separated by houses is of little consequence to both of them, regardless of the devastation both felt at first.
Given all this, they do not need to be constantly together in order to have a strong bond. "Apollo" is very much into his music while Adrienne enjoys herbology, potions and the outdoors. Both lead rather independent lives from one another yet seem to sense each other at opposite ends of the hall.
Out-of-Character
Name: LadyAge: 25
Other Characters: don't talk to me
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