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Vivian Brackenstall
Topic Started: Nov 23 2016, 08:29 PM (597 Views)
Vivian Brackenstall
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Poet | Quiet | Introspective | Tall | Flirty??

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The Basics

Name: Vivian Mortimer Brackenstall
Meaning: Vivian - From the Latin name Vivianus which was derived from Latin vivus "alive". Mortimer - From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "still water" in Old French.
Birthdate: July 7, 2031
Zodiac: Cancer
Strengths: Loyalty - Dependable - Caring - Adaptable - Responsive
Weaknesses: Moody - Clingy - Self-pitying - Oversensitive - Self-absorbed
Being a Cancer born on July 7th, you have the unique gift of emotional sensitivity. Although you witness others struggle to understand feelings, you have always naturally been in tune with your feelings and the feelings of those around you. Understanding is not to be confused with complete openness however, as you much rather keep your feelings to yourself. It is this secrecy that makes you quite mysterious to even your closest friends and family.

Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Blood Status: Mixed Blood
Wand: Curly 12 Inch Rigid Hawthorn Wand with Hippogriff Feather Core

Length: A fairly average length for a wand, not at all uncommon or very special.
Style: Great care was taken in crafting this wand's wood to spiral to its point, giving it a beautiful aesthetic quality.
Wood: An enigma of a wand wood, Hawthorn both heals and has a propensity for the darkest of arts: ultimately, the Hawthorn wand chooses any wizard that suits it - there may be no rhyme or reason.
Core: Just like the animal from which it comes, hippogriff feathers being used as a wand core produce wands that are stable and versatile; however, they must be respected by the wand caster or risk having this wand turn against them.
Flexibility: Rigid: A difficult wand to control and sometimes broken under little force, but powerful in a fight.

Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff


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Appearance

Hair: Dark brown, falling down in loose waves that reach just past his shoulders.
Eyes: Light brown, usually faced down away from other people.
Build: Slender and very tall for his age.
Complexion: Pale and clear.
Style: Simple and neat, prefers dark colours.
Distinguishing Features: Although Vivian's height is the most noticable thing about him, his voice is surprisingly soft and his movements are gentle and particular.
Playby: Miles McMillan


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Personal

Personality: Vivian keeps to himself at almost all times, rarely speaking more than a couple of words together in front of others. His personality mostly reveals itself in his poetry, showing him to be a very contemplative and observant person, preferring to watch and consider rather than participate. He often considers himself an outsider, feeling as though he doesn't have much of a place in most social settings. He appreciates companionship though, and even when he doesn't participate much, he enjoys being among friends.
Strengths:
-Vivian is very independent, and doesn't need other people around him to survive or be comfortable. He trusts his own decisions and makes his own way without needing a lot of help.
-Vivian is an excellent listener, and genuinely cares and worries about other people's problems, doing what he can to help out anyone in need.
-While speaking out loud doesn't come easily to him, Vivian is very good at expressing himself clearly though written word, and very in touch with how he feels about things.
Weaknesses:
-Vivian doesn't know how to reach out for help when he needs it, struggling in silence rather than put himself out there or risk inconveniencing anyone who could help him.
-Contradictorally, once Vivian trusts and is comfortable with someone he's likely to just allow them to make all the decisions without actually giving his own input at all, preferring to stay passive and just let things happen as they will.
-Vivian has no real ability to stand up for himself against bullies or anyone who wants something for him he doesn't want himself.
Hobbies:
Poetry - Vivian's primary passion is the written word, especially poetry, and you'll never find him without a notebook and pen in hand. It's the main way he feels comfortable expressing himself, his preferred outlet into the world.
Swimming - Vivian swims regularly, and has done a couple of swimming and diving competitions with his old swimming club, though he never came first in anything.
Animals - Though Vivian has never been able to have pets of his own he's always had a fondness and affinity for animals, spending as much time with them as possible, and preferring their company over humans.

Personality Type: INFP (The Mediator)
Mediator personalities are true idealists, always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While they may be perceived as calm, reserved, or even shy, Mediators have an inner flame and passion that can truly shine. Comprising just 4% of the population, the risk of feeling misunderstood is unfortunately high for the Mediator personality type – but when they find like-minded people to spend their time with, the harmony they feel will be a fountain of joy and inspiration.

Strengths: Idealistic, Seek and Value Harmony, Open-Minded and Flexible, Very Creative, Passionate and Energetic, Dedicated and Hard-working
Weaknesses: Too Idealistic, Too Altruistic, Impractical, Dislike Dealing With Data, Take Things Personally, Difficult to Get to Know

History: Vivian's mother Ruby Folsom got a job young working directly as the secretary of an illustrious CEO, Alexander Brackenstall, a well paying job with excellent prospects for her future. She was delighted, until her famously married boss began making advances towards her. Being young and wanting to keep her job, Ruby agreed to date him in secret, but when she became pregnant Alexander quickly made it clear that he wanted nothing to do with her unless she got rid of the baby, which Ruby was unwilling to do. After Ruby gave Vivian his father's surname as a warning, Alexander agreed to pay for child support as long as she kept Vivian's existence a secret from the public and his family. The child support wasn't enough alone though, and as Vivian grew up, Ruby had to start from the bottom, now only able to find menial, long hours low pay work, leaving Vivian often in the hands of her mother Felicity while she was at work. Vivian grew up only knowing his father wasn't part of their life, a simple truth he never mourned, having the love and support of his grandmother and mother. As Felicity's health declined though, Vivian began having to learn to do more and more things himself, spending more and more time alone. A quiet, well read boy, he was lonely at school and often lonely at home, and once he was old enough to have his own cellphone, took to taking lone walks around the waterfront, to observe the world around him.
Health: Vivian is in average health.


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Details

Goals: Both to write something that he feels truly sums up his experiences, and to find comfort with someone who he feels comfortable speaking with freely.
Fears: Public speaking, being abandoned.
Secrets: Vivian wishes he could hold conversations more eloquently.
Regrets: Sometimes, Vivian regrets the people he has chosen to trust.

Favourites
Colour: Deep ocean blue
Food: Carrots
Smell: Parchment
Music Genre: Indie
Animal: Seagull



Family

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Mother
Name: Ruby Folsom
Date of Birth: 2009 (37)
Blood Status: Mixed blood
Occupation: Honeydukes Owner
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Father*
Name: Alexander Brackenstall
Date of Birth: 1995 (51)
Blood Status: ????
Occupation: CEO
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Grandmother (Maternal)
Name: Felicity Folsom
Date of Birth: 1977 (69)
Blood Status: Muggleborn
Occupation: Primary School Teacher
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Half-Sister*
Name: Lourdes Brackenstall
Date of Birth: 2032 (14)
Blood Status: ????
Occupation: Hogwarts New Zealand Student
House:
Slytherin


*Vivian has never met his biological father, and Lourdes refuses to accept him as family.
Edited by Vivian Brackenstall, Apr 25 2018, 02:18 AM.
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First Year
Moving to Hogwarts was an enormous step away from everything that kept Vivian feeling safe and comfortable, and without the support and comfort of his mother and grandmother, surrounded by hundreds of other kids who could turn out to be bullies, Vivian kept very much to himself. He barely spoke at all for his whole first year, retreating deep into his poetry, and only made one friend, Tristan Collins, his roommate. He had spent time bonding with Tristan's cat, and when Tristan discovered that she preferred Vivian's companionship he offered Vivian a share of ownership of the cat, and the two of them became friends, something Vivian had never really had before.

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R O L E P L A Y S
Kicking Stones
Mightier than the pen?
Solitude Interrupted


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Second Year
Vivian's second year started with a shock. A girl with his surname, his father's surname, was sorted into Slytherin. With Tristan's support, he confronted the girl, who brushed him off, and even after contacting his mother, Vivian was left with no answers about this other, distant branch of his family. He had no choice but to settle in and wait out the rest of the year, quietly growing closer with Tristan and making his own way through the school year. The year also ended with a shock, as Tristan suddenly and abruptly changed the nature of their friendship, kissing Vivian right at the end of the school year and leaving him with more questions than ever.

R O L E P L A Y S
Homonym
Antonym
Thinking Outrageously, I Write In Cursive
This Is The Last Time (Receiving Valentines Rose)
Touching His Back With My Hand


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Third Year
Vivian's third year was coloured in shades of love, betrayal, and love again. After their uncertain goodbye and a holiday of silence, he ultimately decided the best way to reconcile was return Tristan's kiss. The two began dating in secret and for a while Vivian was elated, until he turned up to the Yule Ball, and saw Tristan attending with a girl he was clearly enamoured with. Afterwards, having been convinced that nobody else would understand their relationship, Vivian agreed that they would each date other people publicly, and keep their own love a secret. Having come to that decision Vivian began, uncertainly, making efforts to meet and get to know other boys in the school.


R O L E P L A Y S
On The Length Of My Arm
Solitary
In the Spotlight
Terrible Sting, Terrible Storm
White Teeth Teens
Food of Love (Receiving Valentines Rose)
**Quiet Afternoon

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Fourth Year
Although over the holidays Vivian met an older boy who interested him somewhat, upon returning to Hogwarts his attention returned immediately to Tristan, the bond between them only deepening and strengthening. While he remained devoted as ever to Tristan when they were alone, while Tristan was out dating other people Vivian made an effort to meet new people too, making a few friends in different houses. Vivian's illusion of happiness came crashing down around him though, when he and Tristan were caught stealing a rare kiss in the open by Tristan's boyfriend. The pain they caused Kauri made Vivian sick to his stomach and he confronted Tristan, though backed down quickly when Tristan threatened to end what they had.


R O L E P L A Y S
Hungry for More
Writer in the Dark
To be Alone
Pulling the Puzzles Apart
A Quiet Place to Be
How Would You Feel (Recieving Valentines Rose)
A Stolen Moment
Can't Help But Sympathise
Out of Need

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Fifth Year

R O L E P L A Y S
You Would Not Believe Your Eyes
Check Yes

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