Manaia Te Rangi

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Name: Manaia Hohepa Te Rangi
Meaning: Manaia - Messenger between the earthly world and world of the spirits, guardian against evil. Hohepa - Māori form of the name Joseph, means "God will increase."
Birthdate: 27th June 2042
Zodiac: Cancer
Strengths:
Loyalty - Dependable - Caring - Adaptable - Responsive
Weaknesses: Moody - Clingy - Self-pitying - Oversensitive – Self-absorbed
As a Cancer born on June 27th, words such as sensitive, sympathetic and affectionate can be used to describe your personality. Few people share in your ability to pick up on the feelings and thoughts of others. Shunning manipulation, you use your gifts to help others with compassion and attention. You are a giver at heart, which is why you are loved so dearly by your family and friends.
Hometown: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Birthplace: Taumarunui, New Zealand
Blood Status: Mixed Blood
Wand: Curved 12 Inch Sturdy Reed Wand with Mermaid Scale Core

Length: A fairly average length for a wand, not at all uncommon or very special.
Style: Bending to its side, this wand is more difficult to aim than its straighter counterparts but provides character that some simply cannot pass by.
Wood: Reed is a naturally protective wandwood, best held by those who speak both bravely and well.
Core: As a core, mermaid scale assists wands in being helpful in classes such as Care of Magical Creatures and water-based spells. Though not a difficult core to obtain, mermaid scales must be freely given by the merperson in order to fully bond in the wand.

Flexibility: Sturdy: A solid wand for any witch or wizard - easy to use, and highly dependable.
Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff


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Hair: Naturally black, shaved at the sides and twisted into short blonde dreadlocks on top.
Eyes: Deep, dark brown, with lashes on the long side.
Build: Scrawny and on the short side for his age.
Complexion: Warm brown, with a slight tendency to freckle.
Style: Casual but stylish.
Distinguishing Features: Manaia's smile stands out clearly.

Playby: William Singe

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Personality: Despite the easygoing public face he tries to project, Manaia cares very deeply about everyone around him, and takes people's feelings very seriously. He feels emotions very intensely, particularly when listening to music, and sometimes struggles slightly to contain his feelings. Being the oldest of three has affected how he makes friends, tending to see himself as the older brother of everyone around him, whether they're younger than him or not. He isn't afraid to explore deep conversation topics and would rather have the hard conversation than let things sit unsaid.
Strengths:
-Manaia is very in touch with his emotions and has good emotional intelligence, knowing when feelings need to be addressed.
-Manaia is a fairly quick learner, picking up new skills relatively easily.
-Manaia is fairly confident and tries to pass that confidence on to the people around him, hyping up his friends.
Weaknesses:
-Manaia's ability to learn things quickly means he has a bad habit of leaving things too late and bumping up against deadlines.
-Manaia can get easily frustrated with people who won't express how they feel, and struggles to be around those kinds of people.
-Manaia can sometimes push too hard, thinking he knows better than the people around him.
Hobbies:
Music - Manaia has always been deeply passionate about music, singing and playing guitar and piano from a young age.
Dance - Manaia's passion for music extends to dance, particularly hip hop and breakdancing, though he is more self-taught than trained.
Sailing - Manaia has always enjoyed sailing with his father, and feels easily at home on the water.

Personality Type:
ENFP (The Campaigner)
The Campaigner personality is a true free spirit. They are often the life of the party, but unlike types in the Explorer Role group, Campaigners are less interested in the sheer excitement and pleasure of the moment than they are in enjoying the social and emotional connections they make with others. Charming, independent, energetic and compassionate, the 7% of the population that they comprise can certainly be felt in any crowd.
Strengths: Curious, Observant, Energetic and Enthusiastic, Excellent Communicators, Know How to Relax, Very Popular and Friendly
Weaknesses: Poor Practical Skills, Find it Difficult to Focus, Overthink Things, Get Stressed Easily, Highly Emotional, Independent to a Fault

History: Manaia comes from a happy home, the oldest of three. His parents made a point to encourage their children's interests and passions at every turn, and Manaia grew up confident in his abilities and with strong trust in himself. His interest in music was born in family singalongs and he developed a passion for the sea sailing and kayaking with his father. From the moment the first of his siblings was born Manaia saw himself as a protector, eager to make life as good as possible for the new members of his family.
Health: Manaia is in fairly normal health, having had the standard childhood scrapes and bruises but never anything serious.

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Goals: Become a musician, and reach people with his songs.
Fears: Losing the people he loves.
Secrets: Manaia tries to coneal just how deeply he feels emotions, putting on an easygoing facade.
Regrets: Manaia has no real regrets as of yet.
Favourites
Colour: Navy blue
Food: Mum's ginger slice
Smell: Salt air, wood.
Music Genre: Rock/Indie

Animal: Dolphins


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Mother
Name: Anahera Josephs
Date of Birth: 2/2009
Blood Status: Mixed Blood
Occupation: Seamstress
Father
Name: Mike Te Rangi
Date of Birth: 4/2012
Blood Status: Mixed Blood
Occupation: Fisherman
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Brother
Name:
Rāwhiti Te Rangi
Date of Birth: 8/2045
Blood Status: Mixed Blood
Occupation: Hogwarts New Zealand Student
House:
Gryffindor
Sister
Name:
Marama Te Rangi
Date of Birth: 7/2048
Blood Status: Mixed Blood
Occupation: Hogwarts New Zealand Student
House:
Gryffindor
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Aunt
Name:
Kahurangi Josephs
Date of Birth: 3/2007
Blood Status: Mixed Blood
Occupation: HNZ Professor/HoH
Aunt
Name: Tui Martin
Date of Birth: 11/2011
Blood Status: Mixed Blood
Occupation: Radio Presenter
Uncle
Name: Tane Josephs
Date of Birth: 9/2014
Blood Status: Mixed Blood (Squib)
Occupation: Carpenter
Uncle
Name: Tangaroa Josephs
Date of Birth: 9/2017
Blood Status: Mixed Blood
Occupation: Artist
Zodiac information from here and here. MBTI information from here.
 
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Manaia was overwhelmingly excited to begin his time at Hogwarts, having looked forward to it for years. He was a little disappointed not to be sorted into the house his aunt was head of, but that disappointment was quickly washed away as he found that he would be rooming with two boys he had met before school, who shared his passion for music. The three of them quickly teamed up to form a band, an outcome that thrilled Manaia. He spent most of the rest of the year relaxing, getting to know his new classmates, making friends and enjoying the change of scenery in his move to Hogwarts.
Manaia had been waiting for today for years, and now that it had finally arrived, it was almost too much to bear. Entering the great hall with his new classmates, his eyes didn't flick up like so many others did. He had heard all about the magical ceiling, knew he would have years and years at school to enjoy it, but for now, he looked over at the Professors' table. It was almost strange to see Auntie Kahu sitting there, looking so formal in her robes and kākahu. He almost didn't quite feel like he was allowed to wave. Almost. But she was still Auntie Kahu, and his face split into a broad grin as she waved back. This was going to be fine.

Now that he had greeted his aunt, Manaia finally took a moment to take everything in. It felt like hundreds of eyes were on his little group as he looked around the crowded room, surprised that he was surprised at how crowded the tables were. He knew Hogwarts was a big school, he had always know, but to actually see it was a little bit mind blowing. He listened as the Headmistress spoke and then the hat sang, surprised even though he had been told to expect it. Every bit of information he had begged his auntie for about Hogwarts seemed to have fallen away as he was experiencing it for himself. And then the names began and Manaia found himself tuning out, much as he wanted to pay attention. There was so much to see here. He looked whenever he heard a familiar name, eager to see where the people he had met so far in the magical world would be placed, and as they carried on down the alphabet, at last...

"Te Rangi, Manaia."

Manaia jumped at the sound of his name, unable to suppress a broad grin as he made his way over to the stool, giving Auntie Kahu a last grin and thumbs up before he sat down. The hat covered his face almost completely, only his grin visible underneath, and as he stared into the rough fabric, it struck Manaia how strange it was that his thoughts were being read. By a hat, of all things. He didn't really know how he felt about his privacy, but he may as well try and make the most of this. "Hey Mr. Hat, if you can hear me..." He thought, figuring he may as well try his luck. "It'd be mean as* if you put me in Ravenclaw, I really wanna be in my auntie's house..."

*Mean as - NZ slang for good/cool.

"Your auntie's house....let's see....there's a lot of creativity, certainly intelligence, certainly you'd manage well there..I think you'll do better in.....Hufflepuff,"
New Streets To ExploreWith Eugene Nestor and Nolan Burke
First In LineWith Elliot Briar
A Musical AdventureWith Eugene Nestor, Remus Black, and Nolan Burke
Hufflepuff House Meeting Y38/S1With various Hufflepuffs
Thin CurtainsWith Eugene Nestor, Nolan Burke, Rene Tofilau, Jaewon Shin, Oliver Boone, Grayson Mendes, and Charlie Helkovaara
Making a SplashWith Riley King
Kicking AroundWith Louis Alcott and Xiuying Huang
A Family FlowerReceiving Valentines Rose with Adorah Zumwalt
Lucky LemonReceiving Valentines Rose with Iris van Houten
ApologiesWith Charlie Helkovaara
HNZ Dudebro BandWith Eugene Nestor and Nolan Burke
Study BrosWith Charlie Helkovaara, Eugene Nestor, Rene Tofilau, and Nolan Burke
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Yearbook

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Manaia was overjoyed to return to Hogwarts, valuing the time with his friends. He didn't pay much attention to lessons, focusing on bonding time with his friends, playing with his bandmates, a forest adventure, and time in the Phoenix Scouts. The peace and happiness ended abruptly towards the end of the year however, his comfort crashing down around him as a letter informed him that his parents had separated, that his dad had been having an affair and his family would never be the same again. The news devastated Manaia and he withdrew into himself, becoming quiet and introspective in a way he never had been before.
Playing For A CrowdWith Eugene Nestor and Nolan Burke
Hufflepuff House Meeting Y39/S1With various Hufflepuffs
Welcome MeetingBrotherhood of MAGIC Club Event
Ten Degrees Of StrangeWith Caleb Thorne
Holiday CampPhoenix Scouts Event
FracturedWith Nolan Burke, Charlie Helkovaara, and Eugene Nestor

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Yearbook
Brotherhood of MAGIC

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After the separation of his parents, Manaia struggled to feel settled in his usual life at Hogwarts, far more quiet and withdrawn than usual. He kept up with his usual pursuits, making music with his bandmates and spending time with the Brotherhood, but his heart wasn't in it the same as usual. The Yule Ball was an unusual experience, as one of his classmates kissed him unexpectedly. Manaia found himself dwelling on the kiss for a while afterwards, and while Valentines reminded him painfully of the lost love in his home, he couldn't help thinking about the new feelings growing inside him for Caleb at the same time.
Hufflepuff House Meeting Y40/S1With various Hufflepuffs
Badgers TogetherWith Nolan Burke and Eugene Nestor
Falafel, How I've Missed YouWith Iman El-Halaby and Celia Vuong
Get To Know Your BrotherBrotherhood of MAGIC Event
Your Voice Of TreasonWith Ivelisse Burleigh
Left BehindWith Caleb Thorne
Pink Flutters Of MusicReceiving Valentines Rose with Molly Burke
Yellow Musical RoseReceiving Valentines Rose with Lumio Skey
Down The LineReceiving Valentines Rose with Xinyi Huang
First Puff On My ListReceiving Valentines Rose with Stefan Kozlov
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Yearbook
Brotherhood of MAGIC

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The main difference between Manaia's third and fourth years was that he was no longer the only of his siblings at Hogwarts, with his younger brother Rāwhiti joining him at school. He continued spending time with his roommates and best friends, supporting Nolan through some difficult times. He was pleasantly surprised by an unexpected fling with one of his classmates, Louis Alcott, though their first encounter was interrupted by his brother's enthusiasm, something Manaia would find frustrating for the rest of the year. The other most notable event of the year was a game of Spin The Bottle with his schoolmates, where Manaia wound up kissing about half the kids in his year, including several of his close friends.
Talking It ThroughWith Nolan Burke
Moment AloneWith Louis Alcott and Rāwhiti Te Rangi
Spin The BottleWith various attendees
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Yearbook
Brotherhood of MAGIC

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Manaia's fifth year was a quiet one, his time split between his friends, his lingering crushes on both Louis and Caleb, and spending time with his whānau. Though he didn't have many notable moments it was a good year, as he felt he was settling more into his own as a young man. It was especially healing to connect with a schoolmate over the experience of having parents divorce, finding someone he could be comfortable relating with in Valeria.
A Child of Divorce?!With Valeria Iglesias
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Yearbook
Brotherhood of MAGIC

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Ice Cream Eating ContestPhoenix Scouts Event
Floating FreeWith Avery Lancaster
Returning Items, Moving OnWith Valeria Iglesias
Not Entirely InnocentWith Caleb Thorne
Self CareBrotherhood of MAGIC Event
Trying Something DifferentWith https://hogwarts.nz/threads/one-plus-one-plus.116869/Caleb Thorne
Musicians And Their FlowersReceiving Valentines Rose with Zephryn Spencer
Another Rose For YouReceiving Valentines Rose with ~Professor Landon Carter
Pink For The PuffReceiving Valentines Rose with Jordan Harris
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Yearbook
Brotherhood of MAGIC

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Getting SidetrackedWith Marama Te Rangi, Delilah Thorne, and Caleb Thorne
One Plus One Plus...With Louis Alcott
Dodge ThisBrotherhood of MAGIC Event
Like Real People DoWith Caleb Thorne
Y44 Graduation CeremonyWith various attendees
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Yearbook
Brotherhood of MAGIC
Yule Ball
With
Caleb Thorne
Manaia had hardly thought about today, and now it was here. Something about the fact that he would be leaving Hogwarts just hadn't sunk in properly, not even after all this time. The future had been a vague far off something for so long that he had refused to consider. It wasn't even like he liked school all that much, it just was. And now it wasn't, and he had no idea where to go from here. A job? University? He knew he wanted to talk to Eugene and Nolan, see how far they could take the Badgers, but he wasn't so naïve as to think he'd be able to make a living off music fresh out of school. Being an adult meant figuring out what to do with his adult life, and Manaia was not there yet.

But whether he liked it or not, adulthood had arrived for him. He tried not to fidget as he sat with his friends at graduation, doing his best not to think about what this really meant. This was a great opportunity to hype up his friend's speech, and get a cool bit of paper. If he could just focus on those parts, the rest wouldn't matter so much. That was what Manaia told himself all through Professor Alcott-Ward's introduction, only really tuning in when Eugene took to the podium. He gave a whoop along with his applause, pleased to see his bandmate in such an important position. He smiled through Eugene's speech, glad that at least he had people around him in such an uncertain time. Celia's speech was.... less comforting. Longer, certainly, and some of it went over his head. A lot of what she said made sense though, and he found himself regretting not spending more time with her. There were so many people in this school he hadn't gotten to know properly, and now it was too late.

It was really too late. The speeches were over, and the time had come. Manaia watched as his classmates were called up to the stage, clapping politely for the people he wish he knew, and cheering loudly for the ones he did. The T-s were late enough in the alphabet that most of his friends had gone by now, and when he was called, Manaia tried to ignore the chaotic thumping in his heart as he took to the stage. He had always taken a relaxed approach to life, but those days were over. As he took the diploma and shook Professor Alcott-Ward's hand, all he could think was that this was the start of something terrifying.
 
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