It's Tom to you.
Aged 29 as of September | WCPB | rep 7 | Slytherin '74-'81 | Pansexual | Recently~ Unattached |
Master Mixologist & Partner in (Solving) Crime (and Personal Investigations) to Barnabas Beck

» Might we know each other from the Past...?
 
School connections? Childhood friends know him as Tommy. He was clever enough to stay for all seven years on scholarship, despite his family's circumstances. Perhaps you knew his twin brother (deceased aged 21), a sensitive and more level-headed Gryffindor. Or perhaps you know his sister, five years younger (open to adopt). Tommy and Barbie were quite popular, especially their last few years at Hogwarts. Tom was Quidditch team seeker years 2-7, and he was often seen with Becks helping solve for anything you need to know (like finding your pet toad or if your crush likes you back). Where Barbs loved to be center of attention, Tommy seemed a bit shy by comparison (but just as flirtatious).

Old Flame(s)? Tommy has a bad habit of falling in love hard and fast. His first true love was an UC girl he "dated" a bit in seventh year, though she broke his heart at the Ball. Is that girl you? Did you do it out of spite, or out of necessity? I would so love for this to spill into present-day dramas, particularly if she's got ~feelings and ~is maybe married.

Old Colleagues? Bureaucracy really doesn't suit Tom. He had a brief entry-level stint at Dept of Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures from 1882 to 1884 (a favor his twin Eddie pulled from a friend). After his twin died, Tom explosively quit and dealt quite a bit of damage. Where were you in all this? Loved it and totally understood? Hated him because of all the time you wasted training him up?
For a brief period 1884 to 1886, Tommy took up bartending gigs and helped Barbie find gossip scoops before leaving for America. He was much better and happier there.

Americans? Perhaps you've met when Tommy was working as bartender at the prestigious Montauk Manor Hotel in New York? Or perchance there was a run-in somewhere in the social clubs or mixology courses of New York City? Maybe you had a sneaking suspicion of his affair with a muggle UC lady? He was there 1886-1892.


» Or perhaps the Future will bring us together...?
 
Miscellaneous Acquaintances and Run-Ins? Tommy is fresh off the boat from America as of February 6, 1892. You may see him roaming the streets of London and Hogsmeade as he revisits old haunts to see what changed, arranges a new home to share with his mother and sister in Pennyworth, and seeks employment. This man is impossibly lucky, a trait of the (surviving) family. He also presents himself as above his own class. Please consider him for any of your improbable scenarios.

Work... Day (and night) job? Tommy has an impressive resume catering to high-class taste in fine cocktail making. Indeed, the Victorian Era was the Golden Age for Mixology and he's quite well-read and practiced with the newest techniques. He may need to pick up a few hours at a local pub to cover the bills, but why not bring him to your next party? He's quite charming and will dress wonderfully for the occasion; you won't be disappointed. Look out for an advert in the papers soon.

Work... Moonlighting mysteries? Tommy doesn't know this yet, but he's bound to be roped into the biggest case for Mister Barnabas Beck yet. Besides this, Tommy's demeanor exudes discretion and trustworthiness. Is there perhaps something you want to learn about someone, but need a more tactful way to find out? Don't hesitate to call upon Mister Beck and Mister Harvey. Look out for an advert in the papers soon.

Friends? Contrary to popular belief, Barnabas isn't his only friend, just his bestest one. Tom can truly talk to and get along with just about anyone and bears no prejudices. He makes an excellent confidant and enjoys keeping secrets. His friends usually share a predisposition for a good stiff drink, cards, or perhaps a bit of poetry.

A case of mistaken identity? Did you have a thing with Tommy's twin Eddie? Do you even know that Eddie died at age 21? Good or bad, I would love to play out someone who (at first) mistakes Tommy for someone else.

Romance and intrigue? Tommy is highly hurable and even comes with his legit and word-for-word accurate theme song! The man would love nothing more than to find his true love, as the song says, he wonders often about it. But he just had his heart broken and fled America because of it, so. Anything in the short term will realistically be a fling or rebound. It will take a long time for Tommy to recover enough to fall in love again (that's what he swears to Barbs anyway).

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Linus is DEF up for some crime solving - or tagging along in the hopes of breaking a story!

I also have Samuel St.John-Black - who would have hung out in fancy places in the US in his single days!

For reference Material - if you have not watched 'Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)' you should! -which is about Private Investigator Marty Hopkirk who is murdered but returns as a ghost to help his partner Jeff Randall solve crimes.

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   Thomas Harvey

I have Rhys Gallagher obviously hahaha

Jesse Hatchitt and Eugene Scamander are both in his age bracket!!

For whatever you'd like her for Bronwyn Moony is at your service because she likes his face :D

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MJ always makes her so pretty

I mean, obviously we've talked tons so no need for me to pimp Imane or Barbie ideas at you, but I wanted to pop in to say a couple of things I would LOVE to see in the realm of multiple partner threads:

Tommy and Barbie pranking/pissing off Rhys with shenanigans at some point. Perhaps even to the point where the pair get bitterly locked up for the day/night and joke around at whoever is stuck watching them. Elsie Kirke Jack Dorset Cassius Lestrange Aldous Crouch

Tommy and Barbie [Tombie? Barmy?] becoming a drunken handful and hanging out with Hestia at The Hogs Head. Plus I imagine Barbie has drunkenly shared lots about his adventures/friendship with Tommy to Hestia so he'd be very excited to introduce him to her. Tilda MacFusty

Honestly any regular patrons of The Hogs Head that like to goof around while drunk and have a good time could be a blast too!

PLUS CASES OBVIOUSLY, but I imagine we may need to think of some ridiculous and fun setups for this one to get off the ground more.

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Tommy and Barbie [Tombie? Barmy?] becoming a drunken handful and hanging out with Hestia at The Hogs Head. Plus I imagine Barbie has drunkenly shared lots about his adventures/friendship with Tommy to Hestia so he'd be very excited to introduce him to her. Tilda MacFusty

SECONDING THIS PLSSSS

Hestia wants to stare at his pretty face and make Barbie jealous but also see if he's as annoying as Barbie >D

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   Thomas Harvey

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Linus is DEF up for some crime solving - or tagging along in the hopes of breaking a story!

I also have Samuel St.John-Black - who would have hung out in fancy places in the US in his single days!

For reference Material - if you have not watched 'Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)' you should! -which is about Private Investigator Marty Hopkirk who is murdered but returns as a ghost to help his partner Jeff Randall solve crimes.

Yasss <3 I will have to check out Randall and Hopkirk that genre is right up my alley haha!
First off yes I could see Meeks becoming an excellent informant for them, maybe he can bring forward some juicy info to earn initial trust and get to tag along?
And definitely let's make Sam & him have run into each other at fancy NYC dinner parties! Tom can be friendly with just about anyone. It could be a pleasant-surprise run-in anywhere.

I have Rhys Gallagher obviously hahaha
Jesse Hatchitt and Eugene Scamander are both in his age bracket!!
For whatever you'd like her for Bronwyn Moony is at your service because she likes his face :D

Well he likes Bronwyn's face... (Sorry he's such a manwhore atm)
Please stay tuned for hell for Rhys. <3
Otherwise I believe Tommy would be a common sight at Hog's Head for any run-ins with the Ministry post-work crowd? Eugene might've heard about his infamous Dept of Reg/Control of Magical Creatures departure, Jesse and him I think would be simpatico work hard/play hard gents.

Tommy and Barbie [Tombie? Barmy?] becoming a drunken handful and hanging out with Hestia at The Hogs Head. Plus I imagine Barbie has drunkenly shared lots about his adventures/friendship with Tommy to Hestia so he'd be very excited to introduce him to her. Tilda MacFusty

SECONDING THIS PLSSSS

Hestia wants to stare at his pretty face and make Barbie jealous but also see if he's as annoying as Barbie >D

Omg I'm dying for this <3 tbd... he's annoying in the overly charming way at first but then quickly devolves in his best friend's company... We'll be visiting you at Hogs Head soon!
In meantime I wonder if Hestia could use a bit of help around the bar? Tommy's in search of a few work hours here and there while he figures out his gameplan xD But Tom will be sure to want to up their cocktail game and general 'ambiance'

  

Linus is DEF up for some crime solving - or tagging along in the hopes of breaking a story!

I also have Samuel St.John-Black - who would have hung out in fancy places in the US in his single days!

For reference Material - if you have not watched 'Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)' you should! -which is about Private Investigator Marty Hopkirk who is murdered but returns as a ghost to help his partner Jeff Randall solve crimes.

Yasss <3 I will have to check out Randall and Hopkirk that genre is right up my alley haha!
First off yes I could see Meeks becoming an excellent informant for them, maybe he can bring forward some juicy info to earn initial trust and get to tag along?
And definitely let's make Sam & him have run into each other at fancy NYC dinner parties! Tom can be friendly with just about anyone. It could be a pleasant-surprise run-in anywhere.

It's so good,- DATED but good - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCoAsu1L_wg

Linus has an open thread in the Hogs Head by way of intro is they just want to get them acquainted? otherwise -if they've had a case or are doing some investigating Linus could seek him out looking for information so he can pitch it as a story to the editor.

I can start a thread for Tom and Samuel, and/or Tom and Linus? either or both suit me right now

  

Winnie could use a pretty distraction right about now! She is also a manwhore

Cannot wait for Rhys torture xD

Ooo yes both my ministry boys could use bros, though both of them have quieted down as little in there maturity xD

  

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MJ always makes her so pretty

Ok. I toss can Gus at him as a potential friend; they're around the same age and he gets along with pretty much everyone xD They would have overlapped at Hogwarts too. Gus was a Hufflepuff. Plus he's about to have a handful of drunken threads so that's always a bonus haha.

I have Atticus but he'd hate him lol, sooo... though maybe at a party they'd interact. Still can't say he'd be friendly. They also would have overlapped at Hogwarts where Atticus was a bit classist (and a jerk.)

June is also a bit of a hoe, so I'll toss her for giggles lol

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Oh I love him!

So Felix here was Slytherin 71 to 78. Also he is a crime reporter so if you ever need that I have him here for it.

@"Percival Adlard Jr." was at the same ministry department at the time that Tom left. Percy is on the shy side so I imagine they've likely met.

ALSO I have Everett Swann for any legal needs he might have. Everett was a year ahead of Tom's twin and I would be willing to bet friends since he was friends with everyone. That said would totally be down for potential friendship here or even a mistaken identity.

AND on the note of America, I have Caroline Darrow. She debuted in Boston in 87 and then came to England in 88. Her family is middle class but very very well off. I have written that she fell in love with a dock boy at 16 so I could see her having gotten mixed up with Tom the year after she graduated. If so, Caroline is now married for love. However, her husband is a bit more reserved than she is. Would Tom be interested in a past love like Caroline?

As for current hurls I have @"Dahlia Potts" who is actually middle class, but I honestly don't think that would stop her.

And my odd ball for hurls or anything is Galina who is a very lonely vampire.

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Look I just want to stare at him.

Uh who do I have that's actually useful...

If Fitzroy Prewett became aware of him, he could easily become the Prewett go-to party attraction. For hurls, Eudora King for obvi reasons (unrealistic but photogenic xD)--you know what, he's pretty. Have all my women. If remotely inclined in that direction, have Baz O’Rourke too!

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Honoria Rookwood EEEE. Well first off thanks for volunteering to start I would love that. <3
I think maybe we could start with the old connection via Samuel! It might be fun now while Tom's still early days back in UK getting the lay of the land. Linus let’s pick up once I get a chance to establish Tommy more as a fixture at Hogshead and/or working with Barbs on a case!
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Elsie Kirke I’m super onboard with Winnie, happy to start us off somewhere. We can chat where/when after you GONE OFF GET MARRIED <3 If one of the Ministry boys hit up a Hogsmeade haunt for after-work drinks sometime Tommy can be there :D
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Atticus Foxwood
Ahh yes I would loooove with Gus <3 I'm so down for his getting-drunk threads, Tom's a great listening ear. Maybe Gus needs to drop by a somewhat shady WC watering hole like Hogs Head because he needs somewhere to get away and not be seen/bothered by the people he works with or something?
Otherwise with Atticus - Tom knows his ilk well, he doesn't need to be liked. Atticus might see him at a Prewett party! June could be funny if she's trying to be sneaky. He'd poke fun/possibly be conflicted about enabling her... whatever she's doing haha.
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Fallin~!

YESSS we could be frands with Everett Swann! Maybe Ev was actually friends with Tommy's twin as they were in the same house. Fell out of touch after school so he mistakes Tom for him but it's the start of a lovely friendship! Everett could become a helpful informant or something for future investigations if they build up that trust.

YESSS let's do Caroline Darrow past flame!! Maybe they both "helped" each other transition at a pivotal point in their lives, her from student > deb him from British kid > man having to make his own life?? In any case I could see Tom even getting along with a lonely vampire, he'll listen to anyone as he gets all romantic about life stories plus she might be a great informant for invesitgations.

Lemme know if you wanna chat through also happy to just start something like a random run-in for either Everett and/or Caroline?
Also awkward run-in with @"PERCIVAL ADLARD JR." would be funny at some point down the line, Tommy doesn't forget a face (and pays attention to the quiet ones haha). So he'd know if Percy was there when he blew up the file cabinet with his rage-quit. xD
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Felix Prewett Fitzroy Prewett <33
Okay if I can work up an advertisement or a "showy moment" at whatever bar or something one of them are hanging out at... can we please do this! I would loveeeee Tommy to become like... the hot bartender fixture at the Prewett parties xDDD
FWIW they probably knew each other from school or something so he's not a total rando?
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Baz O’Rourke and Tommy are totally cut of the same cloth IMO!! He'll appreciate the guy's self-made qualities and hustle. Needs more informants too. They'll definitely be around each other sooooooo~
Eudora King I mean... AHHH obviously! I'M a sucker for UC/WC scandal. TOM'S such a masochist for UC/WC scandal. So if you wanna give her a total crisis over a steamy (somewhat temporary?) scenario I am sooooo happy to oblige~ I just say temporary because Tom's had his heart broken twice now by this exact scenario so he'll have his assumptions about her level of commitment. xD He's a sensitive soul!

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I absolutely love these ideas and am totally down. The only one that might not work is Galina because she only just told someone the story of her past very recently and is not inclinded to share that information lightly. But Ev, Caro, and Percy are all on board. Just let me know who'd you'd like a thread with first and I can get that started.

  

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