The Desperate Romantics

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❧ Consult me please before you claim any of my bbies!
❧ Reservations last two weeks, after which they will be put up for adoption again unless I hear otherwise.
❧ In the same vein I'd prefer you to keep them active, however if you're having trouble juggling real life just shoot me a message and we might be able to work something out.
❧ If your character goes inactive during an AC, I'll talk to you and see if you're planning on reviving them!
❧ When making your app, please include a full personality section (really, a brief paragraph will do) and immediate family section! Most of the family section will be readily available via my characters.

Last updated: 3 April 2024

[Enter IRENE, RÉMY, HÉLÈNE, MOLLY and MATEO; a group of artists and creatives from Italy who met during a summer intensive.]

Their friendship was somewhat forged through the fires of their strict art professor who was fair, but relentless. Over the next few months, the crew settled into a routine of going to school and hanging out afterwards, where their nights consisted of chats of romance, tragedy, family and life in general. Following an incident after Irene leaves Italy, they all decide to move to England together, with Molly's family owning the building where they rent out rooms.
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II. Melancholia | III. CONFLUENCE

Hippolyte Toulouse 'Rémy'
Rémy Toulouse

b. 1863 | MCHB | Beauxbatons | Artist |
Played by K I T

Arguably the most talented of  the group, Remy is loyal and an all around cheerful chap. Having grown up in France alongside Helene, they often speak rapidfire French with each other until otherwise stopped by someone else in the group; usually Mateo or Irene that throws their shoes at them. During one of her last weeks in Italy, Irene figures out that Remy is in love with Mateo. Irene, predictably, bonds with him having been in a similar position in the Spring.

Hélène Bataille

b. 1863 | MCHB | Beauxbatons | Artist |

Always the calm and collected one, it's hard to find something that phases Helene. She tends to walk everywhere and rarely displays any kind of stress or urgency. Cynical and protective, Helene was widowed 3 years ago and left with a decent nest egg by her husband to take care of their child. This fact, Helene is not ashamed of, but does not see fit to let people know. There is decidedly not a maternal vibe about her; in fact, most of the group aside from Remy didn’t realize that Helene had a child until she revealed it two months into their intensive. However, she is often the one to talk people into doing things they might be scared to do. While persuasive, she is not pushy or intrusive.

Molly Brown

b. 1868 | UCHB | Ilvermorny | Artist |

Possibly the richest of the bunch, Molly Brown is an American heiress who is a bit more timid than the rest. Her father and mother are American as well and are looking to immigrate to the UK in the following few years. While at first a shy creature, Molly eventually comes out of her shell among the group. She can sometimes be the voice of reason, but most of the time is a bit of an anxious mess. She wants to make her parents proud, however with an overachieving brother and sister back home, she finds it hard to live up to them. The group all try and encourage Molly to calm down every once in a while. Oh, and her family back home is involved with the mob. Possibly with The Merchant (see The Merchant Plot above) as well.

Giacomo 'Mateo' Gasparini

b. 1863 | UCPB | Beauxbatons | Artist |

Mateo is the most boisterous, unafraid of drawing attention to himself or making some noise (like a true Italian). While he's often the one to help cheer Molly up, he could be a bit a tortured soul; with an extremely purist family family, he is being told by his them to choose a path: artistry or to lose his inheritance. He was also made to take an Unbreakable Vow - the timeline and specifications are up to the player.

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The Evergardens Bunch

❧ GUIDELINES ❧

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❧ Consult me please before you claim any of my bbies!
❧ Reservations last two weeks, after which they will be put up for adoption again unless I hear otherwise.
❧ In the same vein I'd prefer you to keep them active, however if you're having trouble juggling real life just shoot me a message and we might be able to work something out.
❧ If your character goes inactive during an AC, I'll talk to you and see if you're planning on reviving them!
❧ When making your app, please include a full personality section (really, a brief paragraph will do) and immediate family section! Most of the family section will be readily available via my characters.

Last updated: 3 April 2024

Renata Sprout

Step-Mother | b. 1852 | Apothecary Owner; Healer

Though only related by marriage to half her family, Renata is fiercely protective of her babies like any good mother is. She is determined to cultivate their interests as they arise, including making sure they are seen to and cared for during their lives. Introverted as she is, she delights in hosting close friends for special events at Evergardens and enjoys plotting with her step-daughter to drag all of them into their schemes.

Ezra Sprout

Father | b. 1837 | Owner of Evergardens; Businessman & Healer

As the patriarch of the Sprout family, Ezra Sprout worked hard to be where he was. Having brought his family over to start anew, even with their wealth and name, he met quite a lot of resistance to get his business up and running. Despite all this, he is a jovial man, intent upon keeping his empire of foliage operating smoothly. He rarely comes across an idea he doesn’t entertain at least for a little while, and he depends upon his eldest daughter (more than he realizes) to help him weed out the more….outlandish of expenditures. That being said, he has a hard time saying no to Renata, Philomena and god help him, now Pippa when they team up together. They try not to take advantage of this fact too much.

Andrea Sprout & Ezio _____

Brother & Step-Brother | b. 1862 & b. 1870 | Plant-Based Healers & Evergardens Poison Masters

These two can often be found on the Evergardens premises often together tending to their pride and joy - the Poison Garden. Though only half brothers, and having a bit of a bumpy start, Andrea and Ezio have since found out they have more in common than originally thought. Their combined intellect in overseeing the safe collection of specimens onto their respective destinations is key to helping the ecosystem of the magical greenhouse flourish. (Both don't have to be adopted at the same time!)

Isidore _____

Step-Brother | b. 1870 | Undecided

Theres no one quite Iz like in the Sprout family. Since childhood he’s been attuned to his family’s dynamic, and is quite possibly the more sensitive of the bunch. In a family of horticulturists, Iz feels like the odd-one out when it comes to achievements. By now he thought that he’d have everything decided for him, and was content to coast by on his family’s name alone. Only now has he come to realize that horticulture doesn’t interest him as much as everyone else; and while he loves them all dearly, that is simply not his decided path. He’s yet to tell the family, however, and he’s not entirely chomping at the bit to do so…

Phillippa "Pippa" Sprout

Half-Sister | b. 1888

Pippa is six, and quite mature, thank you very much. The youngest of the bunch, she’s already figured out they’re all wrapped around her little finger, so she naturally gets away with many things including chasing Philomena’s fox around Evergardens and splashing around with the koi fish. She does not know what she wants to do in life; actually she knows what she wants to do, and it keeps changing every fortnight - such is the nature of a six year old - so it does feel as if she’s got the weight of the world on her shoulders, but she is content to whine to her siblings until they abandon whatever task they are doing and come play with her.

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❧ Welcome to Evergardens ❧

for WYSTAN

Welcome to your seduction ;)  Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:

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• Please reserve your character with me before apping!
  
• Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD
  
• I'll give you two weeks after loosing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :)
  
• Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh.
  

If you have any questions about any of the characters below, fire off a PM to Aldous Crouch, catch me on skype, or stalk me in the cbox ;)

last updated jan. 6, 2025

The Pomfrey Family

DR. HIPPOCRATES POMFREY

B. 1828 | MCHB/PB | RAVENCLAW | PHYSICIAN & HEALER

The younger of the Pomfrey twins, Hippocrates followed his father's large footsteps into medicine. His life, otherwise, has been unremarkable, bar his journey east after his mother's passing. His is a quiet demeanour, and Stan doubts his father will ever remarry—though how true that is will be up to his player. Suggested PB is Hugh Laurie.

Immediate Ties: Wystan Pomfrey Ani Pomfrey Thomasina Dempsey Ozymandias Dempsey Prometheus Pomfrey  

THESSALUS POMFREY

B. 1828 | MCHB/PB | SLYTHERDOR | AUROR/INVESTIGATOR

The elder of the Pomfrey twins, Thessalus had no interest in (or affinity for) healing, instead pursuing an active career in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. He is a much lauded duelist, and public perception of him is beyond reproach. Thessaulus is loyal to his family, however different he and his brother are. Suggested PB is Pip Torrens.

Immediate Ties: Wystan Pomfrey Ani Pomfrey Thomasina Dempsey Prometheus Pomfrey
Bonus Ties: Ozymandias Dempsey
Potential Ties: Konstantin Fisk Faustus Prewett Benedict Sterling Ivy Sandow Lionel Lupin Julius Scrimgeour Trystan Selwyn Murdock Greyback Timoleon Maxime
Double Duty: The Captain's Legacy

The Offices of the Doctors Pomfrey

THE DAY NURSE

B. 1845-1865 | WCAB | OPEN HOUSE | NURSE

The more experienced of the two nurses employed by the Offices of the Doctors Pomfrey, "Matilda" attained her O.W.L.s at Hogwarts before leaving school to train as a mediwitch; from there, she found employment as the night nurse for a number of years, learning a broader range of patient care and light administative skills until replacing the previous day nurse. She works daily from eight to eight, though only works weekends if there is a patient in residence, and may be relieved by one of the doctors on weekdays if she needs to run errands. "Matilda" is very capable and forthright. Face, name, ethnicity, are all open.

Immediate Ties: Wystan Pomfrey
Double Duty: The Old Love, Sweet Talk, Whirlwind Romance, Mrs. Borgin, Mrs. Woodcroft

THE NIGHT NURSE

B. 1860-1872 | WCAB | OPEN HOUSE | NURSE

The less experienced of the two nurses employed by the Offices of the Doctors Pomfrey, "Mae" attained her O.W.L.s at Hogwarts before leaving school to train as a mediwitch. She left this field for whatever reason and becmae the night nurse at the Offices of the Doctors Pomfrey, learning a broader range of patient care and light administative skills. She works nightly from eight to eight, though only works weekends if there is a patient in residence. "Mae" is has a more nervous disposition, and has proven not to be fantastic in a large-scale crisis, but is wonderful with patients on a day-to-day basis. Face, name, ethnicity, are all open. I am open to an existing mediwitch transitioning into this role instead!

Immediate Ties: Wystan Pomfrey
Double Duty: The Old Love, Sweet Talk, Whirlwind Romance, Ill-Advised Romantic Decisions, Miss Banges, Either Miss Woodcroft

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FOX'S ADOPTABLES

- please shoot me a message if you're at all interested and we can chat through additional details
- faces are completely optional, only suggestions - however some physical attributes are not
- if claimed adoptable is deactivated, will be put back up for adoption depending on level of plot involvement :)

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FOR Basil Foxwood

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The Publisist
Literary Academic | MC/UCAB | Former Ravenclaw (but flex) | PB: Cillian Murphy (pictured)
Potential Addtl. Connections: Ida Chang Jupiter Smith Henry Berkwood

This person is essentially Basil's copy-editor and contact in publishing. He is quite wide open; maybe he has a publishing house, or maybe just works at one, or maybe not at all. Maybe he works for Transfiguration Today and has connections with publishers, or does that on the side? I'm open to discuss the potential but request involvement in this backstory creation-- specifically how he and Basil have crossed paths in the past.

In terms of connection, I feel like we can decide how this goes based on the ideas. Originally my thought it that they've been working together for some time and are friendly, if not friends. I'd like the friends route because I feel like this character in particular has leverage to harass Basil about life things. But also open to dislike and general apathy with potential for developments (both good and bad.) He's been with Basil, ideally, from the beginning of his publishing journey and has been urging the brunette to write an actual book. Basil refuses, because who the hell has time for that, but maybe one day he'll open up to the idea.

Obviously, this character is a fellow Academic ™ and has a strong appreciation and practical grasp of Transfiguration. (If he's also a fanboy nut or not though, up to you.) He generally is very active in that realm though and is Basil's link to the ongoings in academia outside of Hogwarts. I'd like to develop the academic journal community across Charming too and have sooo many ideas, so if even vaguely interested-- hmu. I have so much more on this topic lol.

Face is a vague suggestion, no requirements really just - yanno - male. Age is flex, but would like 30+ (I just need someone to use this face so I don't and to make Basil blush.)

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Whitby & Co.

For Tess Whitby Sage Whitby Saffron Whitby Mia Whitby Enoch Prescott Declan Buchanan
The Whitbys are working class halfbloods and have been printers for several generations. Their mother died in 1879, and their father just in 1893 – so now Tess runs the printshop and tries to keep a handle on her sisters. All names/ages/jobs/faces are all pretty flexible.


AMBER WHITBY

B.~1879 | WCHB | PB: RHEA NORWOOD
The baby of the family, everyone hopes Amber will have an easier ride of life. Tess and the others have pushed the benefits of education upon her, which may have gone one of two ways while she is at school – she is either precocious and hoping for a scholarship to see her through to NEWTs, or growing rebellious against her sisters’ ambitions for her, and more inclined to be a troublemaker and follow her own pursuits. Quidditch, maybe? Something far-fetched that won't pay.

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“SAM”

B.~1873-1877 | WCHB | PB: STEPHEN SANCHEZ
Printer’s apprentice and once-delivery boy, Sam got the job young, having not much schooling and needing an escape from his less-than-ideal family circumstances. Cheerful and mischievous, he has become an honorary brother to them all and always puts on a brave face, no matter the situation. He helps Tess, “Fabian” and “Declan” process print orders and is still in charge of transporting the bigger loads to the post office to be sent out, and likes experimenting with new materials and inking processes. When things get really rough at home, he can always count on the printshop to take him in. Reserved for Fawkes

Guidelines:

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• Please contact me before picking up one of my adoptables! If in doubt as to how to reach me, PM Elias Grimstone.
  
• Let me know if you plan to drop the character, temporarily or otherwise! If they go inactive and I don't hear from you, I reserve the right to put them back up for adoption.
  
• For the most part bolded facts are fixed, but (depending on the character) I might be flexible on some of the details, provided you discuss your ideas with me first!
  

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For Sera Hello friends! Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables: Please reserve your character with me before apping! Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD If, after six months, I don't think you're doing much with them (I have very lax standards, don't worry!), I reserve the right to ask you to give them up so someone more active may take them on. I'll give you two weeks after losing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :) Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh. If you have any questions about any of the characters below, fire off a PM to Cassius Lestrange, catch me on discord, or stalk me in the cbox ;) — Last updated June 5th — HENRY BYTHESEA B. 1850| UCPB | OPEN HOUSE | OPEN OCCUPATION Sera and Henry met during her first season in 1878, but she dismissed him as boring and average-looking. A few months later, while she was cursed, she ended up courting him and they were married in 1879. Henry's occupation is hella open (but he is a second son, and it should be money-generating), but a few personality things aren't. Henry thinks his wife has been in a laudanum haze for fifteen years, and never tried to stop this; and he shows off the children, but is very emotionally distant/neglectful of them. Otherwise, his reaction to his wife's awakening is super open! Sera wants to trust her husband — as a partner, not with the secret — but their different approaches to parenting do not bode well for the relationship Also she might cheat on him, TBD. Pictured is Warren Kole, but PB is hella open. IMMEDIATE TIES: Seraphina Bythesea Harriet Bythesea BONUS TIES: Aditi Banges Philippa Rowle Alexandra Rowle Lucinda Bythesea Requested for Seraphina Bythesea ALGERNON BYTHESEA B. 1882 | UCPB | FIRST YEAR Algernon (of various nicknames - AB, Algy, etc.) is a first year, and the child Sera has had the easiest time connecting with. He also has the most fraught relationship with his father, who is extremely strict/harsh with him. Otherwise, he's extremely open as his mother was under the imperius curse for much of his life. Pictured is Will Tilston, but PB is hella open. IMMEDIATE TIES: Seraphina Bythesea Harriet Bythesea BONUS TIES: Aditi Banges Philippa Rowle Alexandra Rowle Lucinda Bythesea Requested for Seraphina Bythesea BERNARD BYTHESEA B. 1885| UCPB | CHILD Bernard was born in 1885, and is a child. He's hella open, on account of his mom has been under the imperius curse for his entire life — but Sera is trying to re-establish parenting her children, and she's trying to be good at it. How does Bernard take it from there? Pictured is Kameron Brummer, but PB is hella open. IMMEDIATE TIES: Seraphina Bythesea Harriet Bythesea BONUS TIES: Aditi Banges Philippa Rowle Alexandra Rowle Lucinda Bythesea Requested for Seraphina Bythesea

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set by MJ | adopt a Bythesea!

The Family Potts
good as of April 23rd, 2024

❧ Please contact Bee (Daffodil Grimstone) or myself to reserve a character.
❧ In Bee's words: I an NOT married to any of these PBs as long as the girls have some sort of ~dreamy look to them, I'm fine!

The Potts Flowers

for Daffodil Grimstone, Laurel Potts, Calla Potts, Dahlia Honeyduke,
Zinnia Gallagher& Thistle Potts ft. Jack Dorset
With ties to Millie Potts, the Bixby Family, the Fraiser Family, and the Plunkett Family (and more!)

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Senna --- née Potts [Lauren de Graaf]	1863 | GHR | married 8 rep | housewife Married a little late in the summer of 1890, Senna is in her Mommy Era and Loving It. She has one girl so far and is currently due with a second in 1894. She's the new default chaperon for the unmarried Potts girls, which she secretly enjoys after moving out of her family home. Personality wide open!
Amaryllis --- née Potts [Esther Heesch]	1862 | GHRS | married | 8 rep P&P Poisoning Healer, HH The oldest and so far the only one to pursue a career outside the florist, Ama married relatively early in a somewhat advantageous marriage that allows her to keep working. She's been referenced as having 3 girls, keeping it to a "reasonable amount" and the oldest is probably approaching Hogwarts age. Responsible and very much the Oldest, she enjoys her work immensely. Outside of that things are open!
Basil "Herb" Potts [Keanu Reeves]	1834 | GHRS | married 8 rep | marine herbologist Quirky and very go with the flow, Laurel can pretty much use him as a doormat. He wanted at least one boy, but gave up that hope after Daffy was born. He's surrounded by women and mostly okay with it. He's quite adventurous and thoroughly enjoys his underwater career! He is most likely bffs with his brother-in-law, Ewart Fraser. Basil also has a soft spot for Daffy's childhood friend, Jack Dorset.

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Mama Potts' is a joy thanks to Bee <3

for GREGORY

Welcome to your seduction ;)  Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:

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• Please reserve your character with me before apping!
  
• Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD
  
• I'll give you two weeks after loosing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :)
  
• Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh.
  

If you have any questions about any of the characters below, fire off a PM to Aldous Crouch, catch me on skype, or stalk me in the cbox ;)

last updated jan. 6, 2025

BEATRICE HART

B. 1869 | UCHB | HUFFLECLAW | AGING DEBUTANTE

Gregory's eldest younger sibling, Bea is the sister with whom he is closest; Bea is also the only sibling that Greg thinks might suspect he is lying. She is kind and witty, and most at home in the countryside, where she loves to ride and garden. Unlike her elder sister and mother, she was quite content with 'just' being a debutante and eventually a wife & mother, but after several seasons, has struggled to make a lasting match for reasons that are up to her player! With another season on the horizon, will she at last be successful, or should she start preparing to hand in the towel? Suggested PB is Aisha Dee; alternatives should pass for mixed race.

Immediate Ties: Gregory Hart Atalanta Hart
Bonus Ties: Eurydice Lovegood Emmett Harper Felicity Lovegood Hadrian Nott Titus Nott
Double Duty: Princesses on Parade
Planting Seeds: Peter, The Prophecy, Polyjuice Shenanigans, You've Got Mail, I Swear I'm Not a Werewolf

RUPERT HART

B. 1860 | UCHB | OPEN HOUSE | GENTLEMAN/MINISTRY

The eldest of the Hart boys and the brother with whom Gergory is closest with, Rupert was named for his father. He has always lacked Gregory's way with money, and secretly his mother still manages his accounts. (He would be mortified if anyone knew!) Rupert may be still unattached, or may have married at any point in the last six years. As the eldest son, he inherited a country home and one in Hogsmeade, both of which he shares with his mother, youngest brother, and unmarried sisters. He may be the leisurely sort, or may have found a job in the Ministry that is at least vaguely prestigious.

Suggested PB is Daryl McCormack; alternatives should pass for mixed race.

Immediate Ties: Gregory Hart Atalanta Hart
Bonus Ties: Eurydice Lovegood Emmett Harper Felicity Lovegood Hadrian Nott Titus Nott
Planting Seeds: The Prophecy, Polyjuice Shenanigans, I Swear I'm Not a Werewolf, Easygoing Bachelor

HONOUR HART

B. 1873 | UCHB | OPEN HOUSE | DEBUTANTE

Forthright. Graceful. A curse, and a blessing, have accompanied Honour for most of her life, and she's always been... reluctant to hold her tongue. This can make her a fierce advocate for those she cares for, but is speculated to have hindered her prospects. After leaving Hogwarts, she spent a year at the Pendergast school with the hopes of sanding off some of her rougher edges. Mixed results there. Suggested PB is India Amarteifio; alternatives should pass for mixed race.

Immediate Ties: Gregory Hart Atalanta Hart
Bonus Ties: Eurydice Lovegood Willa Kensington Felicity Lovegood Hadrian Nott Titus Nott
Potential Ties: Tranquility Gambol
Double Duty: Cristina, Princesses on Parade
Planting Seeds: I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can), Polyjuice Shenanigans, I Swear I'm Not a Werewolf

SIMEON HART

B. LATE 1876 | UCHB | OPEN HOUSE | SEVENTH YEAR ('94)

The youngest of the Hart children, Simeon is still attending Hogwarts and will come into his inheritance the day after he graduates. Both graduating and Having Money terrify him. Actually, a lot of things do. He's always had a nervous disposition. Suggested PB is Justice Smith; alternatives should pass for mixed race.

Immediate Ties: Gregory Hart Atalanta Hart
Bonus Ties: Eurydice Lovegood Felicity Lovegood Hadrian Nott Titus Nott
Planting Seeds: I Swear I'm Not a Werewolf

MELINDA nee HART

B. 1856 | UCHB | OPEN HOUSE | HEALER

The eldest of the Hart children, Melinda followed her mother's example and became a healer—indeed doing so before she married between 1878 and 1882. She maintained, and still does, that it was important she found a husband who would love her because of her work, not in spite of it. She has at least one living child, though whether her husband is living or dead is up to her player. Suggested PB is Meghan Markle; alternatives should pass for mixed race.

Immediate Ties: Gregory Hart Atalanta Hart
Bonus Ties: Eurydice Lovegood Felicity Lovegood Hadrian Nott Titus Nott
Double Duty: Prudence
Planting Seeds: Detective Work, I Swear I'm Not a Werewolf, Midwives of Mandragora Abbey

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For Declan Hello friends!  Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables: Please reserve your character with me before apping! Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD If, after six months, I don't think you're doing much with them (I have very lax standards, don't worry!), I reserve the right to ask you to give them up so someone more active may take them on. I'll give you two weeks after losing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :) Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh. If you have any questions about any of the characters below, fire off a PM to Cassius Lestrange, catch me on discord, or stalk me in the cbox ;) — Last updated August 20th — A WCHB family raised in Dublin, Ireland, the Buchanans were raised by parents who were very much in love — their mother was constantly sharing her love of romance novels with them. Their parents were also relatively open with their children, telling them when they chose an abortion potion for the good of their family in 1875. Life probably would have continued as normal, but in 1879 their mother fell pregnant again, dying in 1880 in childbirth for Maeve II and putting a rip in the family dynamic. The children have dealt with this in varying ways since. Fiona Buchanan B. 1867| WCHB | OPEN HOUSE | OPEN CAREER | REP 6-9 Fiona lives in Dublin, with an open occupation — she keeps an eye on their father. She attended Hogwarts from 1878 until spring 1880 — when their mother died, she came home for the funeral and never went back to school. Where Declan is all soft edges, Fiona is all-sharp — they never got along as children. While age and responsibility for their younger siblings have sanded off some of the difficulty in their relationship, it certainly hasn't gotten all of it. Fiona is pretty open as long as she has a really strong personality — she would tie in well with feminist plots or with the Augurey Beak Cafe activists. Pictured is Louisa Harland; PB is wide open but should be white. IMMEDIATE TIES: Declan Buchanan Kenna Buchanan Maeve Buchanan II BONUS TIES: Callum Spinnet Eileen Buchanan Sean Buchanan B. 1869| WCHB | OPEN HOUSE | CRIMINAL? | REP 4-7 Sean is responsible, in that he is paying for the vast majority of Maeve II's education; he is also irresponsible, in that he took his three years of Hogwarts education to become a scam-artist in London. Sean "works" in crime, but hasn't been caught — he's incredibly smart, and he helps provide a soft place to land for his siblings when he needs to. He dropped out of Hogwarts in 1883. Pictured is Mike Faist; PB is open but should be white. IMMEDIATE TIES: Declan Buchanan Kenna Buchanan Maeve Buchanan II BONUS TIES: Callum Spinnet Eileen Buchanan DOUBLE UP: The Flock; the merchant plot; enemies to lovers Flynn Buchanan B. 1843 | WCHB | OPEN HOUSE | SHOPWORKER  A Dublin magical shopworker, Declan was very close to his father when he was younger — since Maeve's death, Flynn has veered towards the drink, and Deck is not sure how to divert him from it. Pictured is Colin Farrell with alternatives to be white. IMMEDIATE TIES: Declan Buchanan Kenna Buchanan Maeve Buchanan II BONUS TIES: Callum Spinnet Eileen Buchanan

for FRANNY

Welcome to your seduction ;)  Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:

Show

• Please reserve your character with me before apping!
  
• Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD
  
• I'll give you two weeks after loosing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :)
  
• Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh.
  

If you have any questions about any of the characters below, fire off a PM to Aldous Crouch, catch me on skype, or stalk me in the cbox ;)

last updated jan. 20 2025

Life is a Gambol

The Gambol family name once commanded respect. After all, Francis Gambol's own grandmother was the Minister of Magic who introduced the Hogwarts Express! Unfortunately, that respect has gone the way of their financial position: he's all but pissed it away.

ROSALINE GAMBOL

B. 1847 | MCPB | HUFFLEDOR | LONG-SUFFERING WIFE

The matriarch who took matters into her own hands. Young Rosaline knew one thing when she made her debut into society: she would marry for nothing short of love. And marry for love she did—and that love lasted. For a time. The first major blow came with the sale of Gambol Grove. By the late 1880s, she had lost all respect and love for her husband. She took his hair, brewed a potion, faked his identity, sold the Wellingtonshire home, banked all the money, and bought something more practical in Bartonburg. Oh, the family has fallen, to be sure, but Rosaline knows with every ounce of herself that, if left to his own devices, Francis would have ruined them even further.

Today, she controls the purse strings, gives her husband an allowance that he may spend as he likes, and does everything in her power to make the budget work. They have only a house elf for staff, they repeat outfits and, if she had any actual skills, Rosaline would get a job (leaving school with only three NEWTs when one was raised to be a society wife does rather leave one lacking). No matter: seeing to her family is a full-time gig anyways. But perhaps, just a little time for her... some external romance...

Suggested PB is Bryce Dallas Howard with alternatives to have red hair.

Immediate Ties: Harmony Gambol Tranquility Gambol
Bonus Ties: Guinevere Frost

FRANCIS GAMBOL

B. 1833 | MCPB | SLYTHERDOR | LOW-STATUS MINISTRY

The patriarch with delusions of grandour. At eight years old, Francis Gambol declared he would be Minister of Magic, just like Grandmama had been. At thirteen years old, he took his first Divination class—he had no talent for it himself, but became fascinated with the idea of omens and prognostication. At nineteen, though, Francis bet on his first boxing match. Shame the ill effects of that weren't in his tea leaves that morning.

Francis Gambol is a man who always assumed there would be more, simply because he had never been given to think the opposite; he is also a man who has always thought the world owed him more because of the family and influence into which he was born. The steady march towards death (well, middle class) hit him incredibly hard, and yet he could not stop the gambling, for he was well and truly an addict. Then his wife played her gambit. Things have been, understandably, quite cool between them since then.

He had to get a job, one altogether beneath his dignity, but at least it gets him away from her, and he can say it's a stepping stone towards a later bid for Minister of Magic (never mind that he's past sixty and has no political experience). He still believes in his signs and his seers, and is convinced that his children—each named by a seer—have glorious futures ahead of them, in spite of his accidental efforts to the contrary. Suggested PB is Richard E. Grant.

Immediate Ties: Harmony Gambol Tranquility Gambol
Potential Ties: Ministry employees, dependant on department.

PROSPER GAMBOL

B. 1875 | MCPB | OPEN HOUSE | MINISTRY OF MAGIC

The eldest son, altogether underqualified for this. Growing up, Prosper was destined for greatness, to hear his father tell it. Funny, he hasn't felt great, not since the true circumstances his family faced were brought to light. Had his mother let him, Prosper would have left Hogwarts then, would have immediately sought work; he is glad she insisted he finish his education, but feels he is decidedly underqualified for the position he has landed. And for most things, actually. Suggested PB is Louis Partridge; alternatives should have dark hair.

Immediate Ties: Harmony Gambol Tranquility Gambol
Bonus Ties: Guinevere Frost
Potential Ties: Ministry employees, dependant on department.

BENEDICT GAMBOL

B. 1879 | MCPB | OPEN HOUSE | FOURTH/FIFTH YEAR ('94)

A bright spot in strenuous situations. Growing up, and indeed, to this day, Benedict was often called Egg by his siblings, owing to his nickname from infancy, when he went for eons without an actual name. He finds this nickname embarrassing, of course, but it has cemented him as the fun Gambol, the one who will do all he can to lighten the mood. This is a weight upon him, really: he is often reluctant to reveal any negative feelings to those in his family, resulting in their being bottled up more often than not. Suggested PB is Archie Yates; alternatives should have dark hair.

Immediate Ties: Harmony Gambol Tranquility Gambol
Bonus Ties: Guinevere Frost
Potential Ties: Eros Mohr James Fletcher Tennyson Halstead Yuri Podsnapper Cadogan Glynn Leonard Blank Quincy Smellie Themis Lyra Mason Skeeter Basil Foxwood Meserimus Valenduris; other Hogwarts staff and students.
Double Duty: #PrefectSeason

SERENDIPITY GAMBOL

B. 1882 | MCPB | OPEN HOUSE | INCOMING FIRST YEAR/SECOND YEAR ('94)

A dark cloud on even the sunniest of days. Serendipity was the last child to join the Gambol family, arriving when they were already in their descent. Unlike Benedict, she has always tended to be rather dour, sharing her father's fascination with omens, though only ever noting the bad ones. Of all the children, she is the only one who does not have a complicated relationship with Francis; the two balance each other well, her grounded, him fanciful. This does, however, result in a more strained relationship with her mother. Suggested PB is Holly Lawton; alternatives should have dark hair.

Immediate Ties: Harmony Gambol Tranquility Gambol
Bonus Ties: Guinevere Frost
Potential Ties: Ramona Pendergast Kaatjie Spaans Philippa Rowle Margaret Wallace Lilibet Meadows Eilish McCarthy Regina Pendergast Stella Pendergast Georgianna Shacklebolt Chloe Greene Caroline Weasley Ellen Ilkin Morgan Valenduris Themis Lyra Louisa Clearwater Fiona McCarthy Imogene Paxton Constance Sykes; other Hogwarts staff and students

Friends for Fair and Foul Weather

OTTALINE

B. 1876-1877 | UCPB/UCHB | NOT SLYTHERIN | SEVENTH YEAR ('94)

Named for their shared great-grandmother, Ottaline's mother is Francis' sister, making her and Fran cousins. Ottaline has always been one to stand up for what she believes is right and for those she cares about, and so she was quick to support her cousin-slash-closest-friend and cut those who wouldn't from her acquaintance when the shit hit the fan. She's the sort who doesn't set out to be remembered, but likely will be, and is very skilled in her subject of choice.

Ottaline likely has siblings, but their ages are up to you. Pictured PB is Louisa Harland with alternatives to be white or mixed-race.

Immediate Ties: Harmony Gambol Tranquility Gambol Guinevere Frost
Potential Ties: Isobel Valenduris Edelweiss Prewett Scallion Escher Sybille Lukeson Emma Flitwick Louisa Clearwater Fiona McCarthy Imogene Paxton; other Hogwarts staff and students.
Double Duty: #PrefectSeason

FAIR WEATHER

B. 1876-1877 | UCAB | SLYTHERDOR | SEVENTH YEAR ('94)

"Isabella" and Fran clicked right out of the gate during their earliest days at Hogwarts, forming a tidy little sextet with Ottaline, "Guinevere", and two others. But reputation, it seemed, was more important to her than friendship, and she was swift to make it clear that she had no room in her circle for Harmony Frances Gambol. And thus, the rift, tearing the group in two.

Unbeknownst to "Isabella", who rather struggles with her schoolwork due to what would be diagnosed today as dyslexia, she's been paying Fran to write her essays for years. Unbeknownst to everyone else, the tides are turning within her own family, and it's possible that they might be the next to fall...

Pictured PB is Anna Cathcart, but face and ethnicity are both wide open!

Immediate Ties: Harmony Gambol
Bonus Ties: Guinevere Frost
Potential Ties: Isobel Valenduris Edelweiss Prewett Scallion Escher Louisa Clearwater Constance Sykes; other Hogwarts staff and students.
Double Duty: #PrefectSeason

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FOR EPHRAM DIGGORY

Ephram Diggory
XXXXXXX Diggory

33+ | MCHB | Head of Family| Possible other job| Suggested PB: Open

The steady hand to the tiller. He is everything one could want in a first born son. As the head of the family, (XXXXXX) takes his responsibilities very seriously. He feels a profound sense of duty to protect and provide for his siblings and uphold the family's honor. He often struggles with balancing his personal desires with his responsibilities. His sense of duty often leads him to suppress his own feelings and aspirations. (XXXXXX) can be quite stubborn and resolute, especially when he believes he is acting in the best interest of his family. This sometimes leads to conflicts with his siblings, in particular Ephram, who he sees as reckless and feckless. He is close with his siblings - even Ephram, he just wishes that Ephram took fewer risks with his business and his life in general.

There is capacity for other children to be in the middle - at least one daughter, and one other child.

XXXX Diggory

circa. 83 | MCHB| ANY HOUSE| INCOMING FIRSTIE| Suggested PB: Open

XXXXX is cheerful, playful, and full of energy. He has a lighthearted nature that endears him to his family. He is the youngest and is affectionate, close to his siblings, and doted upon by almost everyone. He is a curious and excitable kid, who is fascinated by Ephram's job and the show. When he is home he spends a good bit of time with him, even if the eldest brother would prefer he was enrolled in flints or did almost literally ANYTHING else. Ephram has sent him a myraid of unique items and nicnaks from his travels and the show.

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last updated: June 2, 2024

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The Potts Family Players

Cecil Potts [suggested face: Daniel Day-Lewis]	b.1836 | GRHS | married 8 rep | MCHB | Herbologist A hardworking man, Cecil takes his job and duty to his family quite seriously. He does his best to balance work and family, and can often fall short of the latter until his wife makes note. In whatever he does Cecil gives 110%, exceedingly present and involved as much as he can be. Potentially does work or research for the Ministry, or a similar organization with deep enough pockets to supply a home conservatory.
Elizabeth "Beth" Potts [suggested face: Miranda Otto]	b.1841 | GHS | married 8 rep | MCHB | Housewife A homemaker first, Beth presents herself as the quintessential witch and mother. She concerns herself with appearances where she can (sometimes difficult in a family of plant-lovers) and plays the stateswoman of her family. She adapts her approach with her children, loving for the ones who need support, such as her eldest son, and stern with those who need structure, such as her youngest. She likely has hobbies and/or social groups that take her out of the house often, especially ones where she can rep the Potts family name and achievements.
Edmund Potts [suggested face: Max Irons]	b.1863 | GRH | Formerly Married 8 rep | MCHB | Museum Curator A man who had everything he wanted, a stable career and loving wife, and lived up to every ideal instilled in his upbringing. Perhaps some even thought Edmund would make Minister of Magic someday, until it all came crashing down. Either his wife died or they divorced, leaving him with half a heart and a wandering soul. Edmund has done what he can to pick up the pieces of his life, and may be close/back on track from where he was, just several more years behind. He would be closest/in friendly competition with Dorothea, and an example to Edmund until things fell apart.
Fletcher Potts [suggested face: George Sear]	b.1873 | GHS | Single 8 rep | MCHB | Performing Arts A young man emerging from his fledgling years of adulthood, Fletcher pays respect to his family while forging his own path. He has adopted a diligence with his own, balanced with moderation and a love of social exploits. His ideal would have him surrounded by a flock of admirers and followers, perhaps friends, with whom he could collaborate in their careers or personal lives. While he looks up to his older brother, Edmund has learned from his brother and father to find better balance in his life, and from his sister and mother how to stay true to his own guiding light. He is closest with his youngest sister if he is close with any of his siblings, often preferring the company of others beyond his family.

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The Basics of Bee

» Reach out to me first please!
» In the event of a loss in an AC please reach out to let me know your intentions; repeated incidents and I'll put them back up.
» Please include a personality section!
» I am rarely married to play bys, as long as they fit the family dynamic! Happy to help hunt!
» Graphics included!

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The Harper Household

for Emmett Harper, Eamon Harper and by extension Gregory Hart

Names are flex, though I do like them, as long as they start with E! They could have built in friends as Emmett and Greg are besties so their families may spend time together as well! We always need more bachelors to balance out the debs, especially in the summer!

Mama Harper also up for grabs, but I already closed photoshop. xD

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Eamon Harper Luke Bracey	1863 | UCHB | unattached | rep 8+ open respectable occupation I don't have much in the ways of personalities thought out, so he would either be just like Emmett, or his polar opposite? Does he have Oldest Boy Syndrome or is he still trying to sew his wild oats? I'm game for anything! Played by Kit!
Ethan Harper Taylor John Smith	1868| UCHB | unattached | 8+ rep open respectable occupation Probably just settling down into his occupation and isn't quite old enough to take a wife, he suffers from Middle Child Syndrome. He got his wild days out of his system faster than Emmett did and has buckled down to be more serious and possibly more somber. Does he have an artistic side? A romantic? An interest in the dark arts? Idk you tell me!
Easton Harper Guy Remmers	1871 | UCHB | unattached | 8+ rep open respectable occupation Easton has the benefit of three older brothers, so he gets to be young, wild and free for a bit! May have traveled after graduation, has come home to think about an occupation, maybe do something a little more fanciful. Flirty and carefree is where he is in life, but doesn't need to be!
Ember Harper Jessica Burley	1875 | UCHB | unattached | 8+ rep | debutante She could have a late birthday (Sept - Dec) and be a fresh deb, just graduating Hogwarts, or could have a season under her belt already! Wily and charming, she is most like Emmett in personality. She wishes to marry, but whether that is for love, convenience or just a smart match, is open! There are lots of debs this summer to befriend!
Elsa Harper Clara Galle	1877 | UCHB | 8+ rep | student Pending her birthday (and likely Ember's so whoever gets there first!), she is a rising 6th or 7th year. Open house, I'm really not picky. Is babied often, may have a rebellious streak. Could be good for potential prefects or Head Girl!

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for LAUREL and HOGSMEADE at large
good as of August 7, 2024

❧ Please contact Fallin Sisse Thompsett to reserve

The Hogsmeade's Ambitious Mamas Posse, i.e. Laurel's BFFs

for Laurel Potts & Ma Plunkett & Ma Bixby

With ties to Zinnia Gallagher, Rhys Gallagher, Thistle Potts, Calla Potts, Jack Dorset, Daffodil Grimstone, Elias Grimstone, Calla Potts, Dahlia Honeyduke, Quincey Honeyduke, Millie Potts, Dorothea Potts, Declan Plunkett & Fred Plunkett, Rufus Bixby, Sloane Bixby, Wallace Bixby, Alvin Bixby, Fortuna Bixby, Lester Hatchitt, Jesse Hatchitt, @"Fallon Hatchitt" (and more!)

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Elizabeth “Betty” Plunkett nee — [Pictured as Leslie Mann]	THE ECCENTRIC ONE 1840 | ILLVERYMONY GRAD | MARRIED 8/7 REP | MANAGER OF PLUNKETT GENERAL STORE Born and raised on the American frontier Betty is a firm believer in self sufficiency. She makes many of the goods for their General Goods store and is constantly looking for ways to add additional items. She is the reason for the beehives and sheep on the farm and has a running “joke” with Bert about purchasing their own silkworms to make silk. She spends much of her time at the store and is very invested in the lives of her sons. Of the friends she is loud and enthusiastic, but always there for week and chats. She considers her friends' children as much her family as her own boys.
Fiona Bixby née --- [Pictured is Sandra Bollock]	THE QUIDDITCH ONE 1840| OPEN HOUSE| MARRIED| 8/7 REP FORMER MINISTRY EMPLOYEE Fiona has led a long and successful ministry career in the Broom Regulatory Office. Her marriage to Carson was one of mutual fondness that blossomed into something more, after marriage. Together they have four surviving sons, and one daughter. Sloane's twin, Sawyer, was lost in infancy a few months after his birth. Presently, she is trying to balance Wally after his accident and Sloane after her return from the "dead". It's not been easy, but she's retired from the ministry now and thrown herself into taking care of her kids. How this is impacting her marriage, friendships and everything else is open!
Beatrice Hatchitt nee — [Pictured as Ruth Gemmell]	THE PROTECTIVE ONE 1844 | OPEN HOUSE| MARRIED 8/9 REP | WIFE AND MOTHER Beatrice Hatchitt has spent most of her life as a caretaker. With seven children, one of whom was sickly for most of her young life, she has never been idle. It all comes naturally, and she worries, of course she does, because none of her children have every made much easier for her. Gabe into the Auror office and his young marriage; Jess and his fast track into the Reversal Squad and his questionable life choices; fortunately Connie (minus her brief rebellious streak) and Victoria haven't been too difficult. Then there is of course, the younger boys and Mercy. Her youngest daughter had been sickly since birth, but she never let it slow her down, so her death from the Laughing Plague in 1884 was a tougher hit than expected. With all of her children out of Hogwarts now, she mostly keeps them under close supervision though tries not to interfere too much. Currently she is keeping a closer eye on Lester's friend, Sloane, after her return from a terrible accident in which she was missing-presumed-dead for nearly a year. The Hatchitts and the Bixbys live next door to one another and many of the children have overlapped or been close over the years. Add in the Potts and the Plunketts and really, they've got Hogsmeade covered.

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Mama Potts' is a joy thanks to Bee <3

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Welcome to your seduction ;)  Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:

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The Young

TENNYSON

B. 1877-1880 | MCMB | OPEN HOUSE | FOURTH-SIXTH YEAR ('94)

"Tennyson" (name open) was Dido's charge when she was a governess, born to a muggle family that lived near her parents' home. He is also blind, something that has impacted his studies to varying degrees. When Dido worked with him he was a curious, if cautious, young boy, though that may have changed in the years since. Ideally he is not a massive dick xD Ethnicity and face are wide open, but pictured is Aidan Gallagher.

Immediate Ties: Dido Bloom
Potential Ties: Eros Mohr James Fletcher Benedict Hunter Yuri Podsnapper Cadogan Glynn Charles Whymper Maeve Buchanan II; other Hogwarts students & faculty

The Not Old Yet

SEBASTIAN

B. 1861-1862 | MCAB | HUFFLEPUFF | PROFESSOR or DEPT. of EDUCATION*

One of Dido's longest friends, "Sebastian" (name wide open), along with "Leroy", stood up for her when she was being bullied in first year and got stuck with her as a bestie <3 She has always had a bit of a crush on Sebastian, but has never acted on it. He should be unattached to start but does not need to reciprocate her interest at all.

Ideally he would be a professor as well so they can hang out at work, but he could also work for the dept. of education—if the latter, I have Thoughts on getting him into the castle long-term so he should just be a regular departmental employee. Face and ethnicity are wide open, but pictured is Tyler James Williams for AE reasons.

Immediate Ties: Dido Bloom
Potential Ties: Samuel Griffith Ignatius Prince Cordie Middlemiss Themis Lyra Elenora Brierley Gus Lissington Winston Umbra Mason Skeeter Hugh Bailey Hauke Bauer Meserimus Valenduris Basil Foxwood Louisa Clearwater Fiona McCarthy Jonathan Copper; Hogwarts students and Ministry employees, as appropriate.

LYDIA

B. 1861-1862 | MCHB/MCPB | RAVENDOR | DEPT. of MAGICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

A twin to "Leroy", "Lydia" (name flexible) has long been a force of nature. Of the group of friends, she is the one most easily frustrated by Dido's tendency to wander off mentally mid-conversation. Indeed, she is the most easily frustrated full-stop. Never the sort to let anyone say she can't do something, Lydia played quidditch at Hogwarts and later found a more masculine profession in the Ministry of Magic. She is deeply loyal to those she cares about, even when they annoy her. Her marital status is up to her player. Face and ethnicity are open; pictured is Tuppence Middleton.

Immediate Ties: Dido Bloom
Potential Ties: Murdock Greyback Timoleon Maxime Faustus Prewett Benedict Sterling Ivy Sandow @"Fallon Hatchitt" Christopher Moony Locklyn MacCoinnich Trystan Selwyn Konstantin Fisk Lionel Lupin Julius Scrimgeour Cassian Valenduris Leonid Fisk Vincent Iago Evander Darrow Zelda Darrow

LEROY

B. 1861-1862 | MCHB/MCPB | HUFFLEPUFF | DEPT. of MAGICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

One of Dido's longest friends, "Leroy" (name wide open), along with "Sebastian", stood up for her when she was being bullied in first year and got stuck with her as a bestie <3 As a twin to a more outgoing sister, Leroy often comes across as rather restrained/subdued, but is quite the jokester around those with whom he is comfortable. Dido set him up with his wife, Knowing that both preferred their own gender. It is a comfortable and companionate marriage. Face and ethnicity are wide open; pictured is Jonathan Bailey because I adore him.

Immediate Ties: Dido Bloom
Potential Ties: Murdock Greyback Timoleon Maxime Faustus Prewett Benedict Sterling Ivy Sandow @"Fallon Hatchitt" Christopher Moony Locklyn MacCoinnich Trystan Selwyn Konstantin Fisk Lionel Lupin Julius Scrimgeour Cassian Valenduris Leonid Fisk Vincent Iago Evander Darrow Zelda Darrow

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The Notts

For Hadrian Nott
& Titus Nott
A mostly traditional UCPB family, who bought up and currently reside at the Hellington Cross estate, a country house near Seething, Norfolk. They are, in Hadrian's opinion, rather mundane and ordinary – so of course he set out to distinguish himself. Now he's home, and they're a happy family again. Or they're... trying to be?

HEPHAESTUS NOTT

B.1836 | UCPB | MINISTRY / WIZENGAMOT | PB: IAIN GLEN
Brother to Atalanta Hart et al, Hephaestus Nott is a practical man. He is judicious, family-oriented and concerned with being well-respected. He can tolerate some amount of independence or going against the grain, as long as it's carried out sensibly. Unfortunately, the firstborn son he thought he was moulding in his image turned out to be something of a deliquent and disappointment, and not very sensible at all. He lives in perpetual exasperation, though his wife constantly tries to soften his edges when it comes to – well, anything. (He's growing concerned about Hadrian's influence on Cleo, though.) His health has always been his downfall – any wishes for a more active career were stalled in his youth by his delicate constitution, and after years of having been cautioned of this, he is now something of a hypochondriac, and forever making threats about "after I'm gone..."

AURELIA NOTT NEE _____

B.1841 | UCPB | SOCIALITE | PB: HELENA BONHAM CARTER
From an upstanding UCPB family, Aurelia's marriage to Hephaestus Nott was arranged – they got to know each other mostly after marriage. Their children brought them closer, because they both strive to show off their happy family, but as individuals, they are starkly different: Aurelia is shallow, frivolous and fanciful, and forever in want of attention. Hadrian has gifted her at least one exotic pet from his travels, and remains very much a mummy's boy. She doesn't usually care to spread gossip herself (but enjoys receiving it; she would be more of a social busybody, only she's rather lazy and impressionable, and never seems to have an idea of what's going on) but makes a special exception for badmouthing Hadrian's ex-wife Cordelia Emsworth, and never mind that she enthusiastically supported their youthful engagement way back when.

LIVIA _____ NEE NOTT

B.1865 | UCPB | SOCIALITE | PB: LILY SULLIVAN
Hadrian and Livia were close in their youth, playmates and near in age – but over the years their paths have diverged considerably, and they have only kept in perfunctory contact with each other. Perhaps their lifestyles have been just too different – Livia had a successful society career, married sensibly and settled down, and has children where Hadrian still doesn't. She may have lost her husband in the intervening years – and if so, Hadrian was not around enough to offer any real sympathies – or is side-eyeing him for his divorce. Although he's looking forward to getting to know his nieces and nephews, he and his sister are not likely to be comfortable with each other nowadays, so it might prove awkward.

CLEOPATRA NOTT

B.1872 | UCPB | ASPIRING ARTIST/NATURALIST/SPINSTER | PB: RUBY PEDERSEN
Now that Cleo has graduated and is not-so-busy doing debutante things, she has (eagerly) inherited Titus' old role of being Hadrian's unofficial assistant-in-chief. Her art classes have given her an adept eye for meticulous scientific drawings of plants and creatures, and she is glad to make practical use of her time doing things other than pursue marriage. Bright and cheerful but equally cynical, she imagines her father will try to make a match for her if she doesn't succeed in society, so she might as well focus on her own hobbies and ambitions in the meantime – and if spending her days organising drawers and drawings of moths doesn't make her much of a "catch", then that is society's loss indeed. She would be quite content to spread her wings in life alone, if it comes to it.

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