Minerva Khulik
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Name: Minerva
Gender: Feminine
Usage: roman mythology, english
pronounced: mi-NUR-va
Meaning & History: possibly derived from Latin mens meaning 'intellect', but more likely of Etruscan origin. Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, approximately equivalment to the Greek goddess Athena.
Middle name: Artemis:
Gender: Feminine
Usage: greek mythology, greek
pronounced: AHR-ta-mis
Meaning & History: Meaning unknown, possibly related either to Greek artemes 'safe' or artamos 'a butcher'. Artemis was the Greek goddess of the moon and hunting, the twin of Apollo adn the daughter of Zeus and Leto. She was known as Diana to the Romans.
Date of Birth: 23rd October 2032
Blood status: half blood
Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff
Appearance: long thick blonde hair / pale green eyes / sallow skin / 5 foot tall / slender athletic build
Race: Kiwi
Gender: female
Sexuality: not sure as yet
Current residence: Bugthan, 5 miles outside of Wellington
Relationship status: sister, socially awkward friend, daughter, student
Social status: second year Hufflepuff
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Minerva's Wardrobe
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Minerva's Wardrobe
Traits of Voice:
Accent (if any): typical north island Kiwi accent
Language spoken: English
Other languages known: Maori
Style of speaking:
[ul]
[li]articulate: able to express her thoughts, arguments, and ideas clearly and effectively; writing or speech is clear and easy to understand</LI>
[li] declamatory: expresses her feelings or opinions with great force
[li]crisp: crisp speech or writing is clear and effective
[li]emphatic: making her meaning very clear because she have very strong feelings about a situation or subject
<LI>[li]formal: correct or conservative in style, and suitable for official or serious situations or occasions
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Volume of voice: always uses her indoor voice, rarely takes it up a notch. Her voice usually just becomes stern instead of loud in those instances that warrant high emotion.
Health
Illnesses (if any): nothing physical but socially awkward and anxious
Allergies (if any): people ... no, none really
Sleeping habits: keeps a tight routine - washes, changes for bed, brushes teeth, has a hot cocoa, cuddles with her rag doll Babba ( a very plain grubby looking rag doll about 12" in height, has no face or hair at all and no clothing. Just a plain calico stuffed cloth doll that has become worn over time), settles into bed and snuggles down with whatever book she is reading. Asleep almost always be 10pm. Rises at 6am every morning.
Energy level: Has spurts of energy levels, on a good day she could be high in energy and will want to constantly do things, clean her room, clean the house, clean her brothers ... on a bad day when her levels are low she is sometimes found sitting upside on the sofa or prone on a spot on the floor, groaning that she is feels like a slug.
Eating habits: Minerva only eats when she is hungry and stops eating as soon as she knows she is full or almost full. She isn't a picky eater but she does know what she likes and does not like. She certainly doesn't like sauce all over her food and does not like one piece of food touching another - meat stay away from the vegetables please!
Memory: Minerva has a very good memory though after reading Sherlock Holmes before her first year at Hogwarts she is considering attempting to do what Holmes does and only keep in her head information that she thinks would be useful to her.
Any unhealthy habits: Not yet but am sure with age these will come.
Astrological Powers that Be:
Astrological symbol:
Scorpion.
It is representative for people born between October 23 and November 21 when the Sun is in Scorpio. This symbol denotes stubbornness, passion and mystery.
The Scorpio Constellation is located between Libra to the West and Sagittarius to the East and has Antares as the brightest star. It is spread on an area of 497 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +40° to -90°.
In Greece it is named Scorpion while the Spanish call it Escorpion. However, the Latin origin of the Scorpion, the October 23 zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Opposite sign: Taurus.
This suggests determination and mystery and shows that cooperation between the Taurus and Scorpio sun signs is thought to be beneficial for both sides.
Modality: Fixed.
The quality reveals the proud nature of those born on October 23 and their sincerity and wits regarding most life events.
Ruling house: The eighth house.
This is a space focused on what others own and on the permanent desire of having what others have. This is also a house which governs over the unknown and over the ultimate transformation of death.
Ruling body: Pluto.
This celestial planet is said to influence acceptance and illumination. It is also to be mentioned about the authority of these natives. Pluto is the spiritual discerning between truth and lies.
Element: Water.
This element is representative for the enigmatic and full of depth nature of people born on October 23. Often they are also warm and affectionate and they seem to let things go with the flow just like their determining element.
Lucky day: Tuesday.
Under the governing of Mars, this day symbolizes preoccupation and affection. It is suggestive for the Scorpio natives who are determined.
Lucky numbers: 8, 9, 12, 19, 27.
People born on October 23 are sensual and attractive beings but also very calculated and self conscious. While they might appear as naturally friendly, they are actually very socially aware and critical. They feel most at ease when they are in charge of things that are connected to them and avoid having to deal with mediocre people. They can turn completely cold when betrayed but otherwise those close to them can benefit from their support and learn from their emotional intelligence that is above average.
Positive traits: Witty and great with words and body language, these natives have entangled personalities that unravel in time. Scorpio people are curious and they want to know everything that happens but in the same time they are very private when it comes to their own enterprises. Those born under this sign are also poised and faithful. Once someone wins their true dignity consideration they are sure to act very dignified and be a great company.
Negative traits:
Manipulative beings, they often resort to hidden means in order to obtain their objectives and they are often enduring in getting what they want, no matter the price and no matter who has to suffer along the way. They are clingy, jealous and possessive with their romantic interests but they are also very moody and things can transformation in a second. They are spiteful with those who turn their backs on them, even when they are the ones at fault.
Attractive and charming it is very difficult for someone to win their heart if they don't show the slightest interest. They don't settle for less than what they consider it's best for them. And they are a pretentious lover that is sometimes prone to controlling behavior and jealousy fits. Freedom lover, they have an immense love for change and adventure and they will experience many love relationships in their life, that they will consider important. If they settle for one person, they will probably be hard to understand and they will still be governed by selfishness. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 2nd, 8th, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th and 29th.
October 23 Zodiac people are most attached to the other two water signs: Cancer and Pisces as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Scorpio is in a constant search for stability and protection and the best to offer them this is the native in Taurus. The least compatible with people born on October 23 are those born under Libra. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Scorpio, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Representative birthstone
Topaz is the birthstone of preference for Scorpio natives, especially those born under the October 23.
Topaz is a precious material that denotes strength and constancy. This zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and bracelets. This gemstone releases positive and balancing vibes towards emotions and also protects against negative thought. Another gemstone considered beneficial for Scorpio natives is Garnet. It represents constancy and balance.
Characteristic flower
The lucky flower for those born under the October 23 is represented by Chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemum is one of those plants that denote warmth and relaxation. This zodiac flower should be used in decorations and other accessories.
This is a flower thought to clear negative energies from around it so it can be used as a lucky charm or joyous decoration This flower can be enjoyed during midsummer to late fall.
Other flowers for Scorpio people are Poppies and Lavender.
Symbolic metal
Iron is the metal defined for October 23 and in general for Scorpio natives.
Iron symbolizes aggression and action. This zodiac metal should be used in bracelets and other accessories.
This strong metal suggests the force of fiery Scorpio who is easily stimulated just like Iron can be magnetized. Left in moist air, Iron rusts which suggests that it should be handled with care exactly like the Scorpio native. Another metal considered beneficial for Scorpio natives is Zinc.
Year of the Pig ~ Chinese Zodiac
The Pig's Personality: Compassionate, Generous...
Pigs are diligent, compassionate, and generous. They have great concentration: once they set a goal, they will devote all their energy to achieving it. Though Pigs rarely seek help from others, they will not refuse to give others a hand. Pigs never suspect trickery, so they are easily fooled.
General speaking, Pigs are relatively calm when facing trouble. No matter how difficult the problems are Pigs encounter, they can handle things properly and carefully. They have a great sense of responsibility to finish what they are engaged in.
Norse Zodiac:
Scorpio: Váli
Vidar
Vidar (pronounced VEE-dar; from Old Norse Víðarr, which might mean The Wide-Ruling One) is one of the younger generation of gods who survive Ragnarok, the cataclysmic end of the Norse mythological cycle. Virtually all of the references to him in Old Norse literature are concerned with his role in Ragnarok; we know little to nothing of his personality or function outside of that one particular episode.
During Ragnarok, the gods the divine forces who uphold the cosmic order and the giants the divine forces of chaos and destruction battled, and most of those involved on both sides were slain. The god Odin was devoured by the wolf Fenrir. Vidar, a son of Odin by the giantess Gríðr, immediately set upon the wolf to avenge his fathers death. He wore a shoe that had been crafted for this particular moment. It was the strongest and sturdiest of all shoes, and surely also charged with magical properties. With it, Vidar kicked open the wolfs lower jaw, and then, holding the beasts upper jaw open, he sliced Fenrirs mouth to pieces with his sword, killing the monster and ending his devastating rampage.
Elsewhere, Vidar is called the silent god, although no explanation for this epithet is given. He is said to be the strongest of the gods after Thor. His land is described as a place of brushwood and tall grass,but the significance of the association of this particular kind of landscape and this god is unknown.
Celtic Animal Sign: BUTTERFLY
September 30 - October 27
This Celtic animal sign always stays in contact with loved ones (they're the ones always with a quill writing). They can't help it. Butterflies are gentle souls who can't be tied down for very long. They love to dream, express new ideas and talk about high- falutin plans. They would never intentionally harm anyone. Butterflies bring a sense of wonder and youth to the world.
Astrological symbol:
Scorpion.
It is representative for people born between October 23 and November 21 when the Sun is in Scorpio. This symbol denotes stubbornness, passion and mystery.
The Scorpio Constellation is located between Libra to the West and Sagittarius to the East and has Antares as the brightest star. It is spread on an area of 497 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +40° to -90°.
In Greece it is named Scorpion while the Spanish call it Escorpion. However, the Latin origin of the Scorpion, the October 23 zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Opposite sign: Taurus.
This suggests determination and mystery and shows that cooperation between the Taurus and Scorpio sun signs is thought to be beneficial for both sides.
Modality: Fixed.
The quality reveals the proud nature of those born on October 23 and their sincerity and wits regarding most life events.
Ruling house: The eighth house.
This is a space focused on what others own and on the permanent desire of having what others have. This is also a house which governs over the unknown and over the ultimate transformation of death.
Ruling body: Pluto.
This celestial planet is said to influence acceptance and illumination. It is also to be mentioned about the authority of these natives. Pluto is the spiritual discerning between truth and lies.
Element: Water.
This element is representative for the enigmatic and full of depth nature of people born on October 23. Often they are also warm and affectionate and they seem to let things go with the flow just like their determining element.
Lucky day: Tuesday.
Under the governing of Mars, this day symbolizes preoccupation and affection. It is suggestive for the Scorpio natives who are determined.
Lucky numbers: 8, 9, 12, 19, 27.
People born on October 23 are sensual and attractive beings but also very calculated and self conscious. While they might appear as naturally friendly, they are actually very socially aware and critical. They feel most at ease when they are in charge of things that are connected to them and avoid having to deal with mediocre people. They can turn completely cold when betrayed but otherwise those close to them can benefit from their support and learn from their emotional intelligence that is above average.
Positive traits: Witty and great with words and body language, these natives have entangled personalities that unravel in time. Scorpio people are curious and they want to know everything that happens but in the same time they are very private when it comes to their own enterprises. Those born under this sign are also poised and faithful. Once someone wins their true dignity consideration they are sure to act very dignified and be a great company.
Negative traits:
Manipulative beings, they often resort to hidden means in order to obtain their objectives and they are often enduring in getting what they want, no matter the price and no matter who has to suffer along the way. They are clingy, jealous and possessive with their romantic interests but they are also very moody and things can transformation in a second. They are spiteful with those who turn their backs on them, even when they are the ones at fault.
Attractive and charming it is very difficult for someone to win their heart if they don't show the slightest interest. They don't settle for less than what they consider it's best for them. And they are a pretentious lover that is sometimes prone to controlling behavior and jealousy fits. Freedom lover, they have an immense love for change and adventure and they will experience many love relationships in their life, that they will consider important. If they settle for one person, they will probably be hard to understand and they will still be governed by selfishness. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 2nd, 8th, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th and 29th.
October 23 Zodiac people are most attached to the other two water signs: Cancer and Pisces as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Scorpio is in a constant search for stability and protection and the best to offer them this is the native in Taurus. The least compatible with people born on October 23 are those born under Libra. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Scorpio, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Representative birthstone
Topaz is the birthstone of preference for Scorpio natives, especially those born under the October 23.
Topaz is a precious material that denotes strength and constancy. This zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and bracelets. This gemstone releases positive and balancing vibes towards emotions and also protects against negative thought. Another gemstone considered beneficial for Scorpio natives is Garnet. It represents constancy and balance.
Characteristic flower
The lucky flower for those born under the October 23 is represented by Chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemum is one of those plants that denote warmth and relaxation. This zodiac flower should be used in decorations and other accessories.
This is a flower thought to clear negative energies from around it so it can be used as a lucky charm or joyous decoration This flower can be enjoyed during midsummer to late fall.
Other flowers for Scorpio people are Poppies and Lavender.
Symbolic metal
Iron is the metal defined for October 23 and in general for Scorpio natives.
Iron symbolizes aggression and action. This zodiac metal should be used in bracelets and other accessories.
This strong metal suggests the force of fiery Scorpio who is easily stimulated just like Iron can be magnetized. Left in moist air, Iron rusts which suggests that it should be handled with care exactly like the Scorpio native. Another metal considered beneficial for Scorpio natives is Zinc.
Year of the Pig ~ Chinese Zodiac
The Pig's Personality: Compassionate, Generous...
Pigs are diligent, compassionate, and generous. They have great concentration: once they set a goal, they will devote all their energy to achieving it. Though Pigs rarely seek help from others, they will not refuse to give others a hand. Pigs never suspect trickery, so they are easily fooled.
General speaking, Pigs are relatively calm when facing trouble. No matter how difficult the problems are Pigs encounter, they can handle things properly and carefully. They have a great sense of responsibility to finish what they are engaged in.
Norse Zodiac:
Scorpio: Váli
Vidar
Vidar (pronounced VEE-dar; from Old Norse Víðarr, which might mean The Wide-Ruling One) is one of the younger generation of gods who survive Ragnarok, the cataclysmic end of the Norse mythological cycle. Virtually all of the references to him in Old Norse literature are concerned with his role in Ragnarok; we know little to nothing of his personality or function outside of that one particular episode.
During Ragnarok, the gods the divine forces who uphold the cosmic order and the giants the divine forces of chaos and destruction battled, and most of those involved on both sides were slain. The god Odin was devoured by the wolf Fenrir. Vidar, a son of Odin by the giantess Gríðr, immediately set upon the wolf to avenge his fathers death. He wore a shoe that had been crafted for this particular moment. It was the strongest and sturdiest of all shoes, and surely also charged with magical properties. With it, Vidar kicked open the wolfs lower jaw, and then, holding the beasts upper jaw open, he sliced Fenrirs mouth to pieces with his sword, killing the monster and ending his devastating rampage.
Elsewhere, Vidar is called the silent god, although no explanation for this epithet is given. He is said to be the strongest of the gods after Thor. His land is described as a place of brushwood and tall grass,but the significance of the association of this particular kind of landscape and this god is unknown.
Celtic Animal Sign: BUTTERFLY
September 30 - October 27
This Celtic animal sign always stays in contact with loved ones (they're the ones always with a quill writing). They can't help it. Butterflies are gentle souls who can't be tied down for very long. They love to dream, express new ideas and talk about high- falutin plans. They would never intentionally harm anyone. Butterflies bring a sense of wonder and youth to the world.
Personality Type:
INTJ
Introvert(81%) iNtuitive(25%) Thinking(66%) Judging(34%)
You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (81%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)
You have distinct preference of Thinking over Feeling (66%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (34%)
INTJ
Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging
To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most INTJs start building at an early age. When it comes to their own areas of expertise -- and INTJs can have several -- they will be able to tell you almost immediately whether or not they can help you, and if so, how. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.
INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. What prevents them from becoming chronically bogged down in this pursuit of perfection is the pragmatism so characteristic of the type: INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.
Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel. While they are capable of caring deeply for others (usually a select few), and are willing to spend a great deal of time and effort on a relationship, the knowledge and self-confidence that make them so successful in other areas can suddenly abandon or mislead them in interpersonal situations. This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship).
To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand.
Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense.
This sometimes results in a peculiar naivete', paralleling that of many Fs -- only instead of expecting inexhaustible affection and empathy from a romantic relationship, the INTJ will expect inexhaustible reasonability and directness.
INTJ
Introvert(81%) iNtuitive(25%) Thinking(66%) Judging(34%)
You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (81%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)
You have distinct preference of Thinking over Feeling (66%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (34%)
INTJ
Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging
To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most INTJs start building at an early age. When it comes to their own areas of expertise -- and INTJs can have several -- they will be able to tell you almost immediately whether or not they can help you, and if so, how. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.
INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. What prevents them from becoming chronically bogged down in this pursuit of perfection is the pragmatism so characteristic of the type: INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.
Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel. While they are capable of caring deeply for others (usually a select few), and are willing to spend a great deal of time and effort on a relationship, the knowledge and self-confidence that make them so successful in other areas can suddenly abandon or mislead them in interpersonal situations. This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship).
To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand.
Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense.
This sometimes results in a peculiar naivete', paralleling that of many Fs -- only instead of expecting inexhaustible affection and empathy from a romantic relationship, the INTJ will expect inexhaustible reasonability and directness.
Likes: rules, order, structure, homework, piano music, sunshine, night time, stars, astronomy
Likes - people: Norton - best friend Ever | Elly - Next Bestest friend Ever | Alistair - thinks he is amazing but would never say it aloud.
Dislikes: mud, chaos, shouting, bullies, rain, balloons popping, fireworks
Dislikes - people: dislikes is far less than hate so currently feeling it for Alexander and Tristan - mainly as they confuse her no end - one with his music and the other with his anti-muggle sentiments (assumed)
Education: Now in Second Year at Hogwarts New Zealand
Boggart:
Personal goals:
First Year Goal: To achieve top grades in all her classes ;
Was this achieved? She got exceptionally high grades but does not know if they were the highest. Four students were awarded trophies for the most house points but Minerva though earning a high number of points was not the top point earner in her year. She was delighted that the winner was her close friend Elly but disappointed that they award was not more specific as house points were awarded on other things besides academic achievements.
Second Year Goal: To win the trophy for most points in her year or die trying.
General attitude: in her first year she was very socially awkward, anxious and sounded like a know it all. After befriending Norton Gillespie and Elly Chatwin - Minerva is calmer in certain situations now and though she still feels apprehensive about any social situations - because she has friends to attend them with now, she doesn't let it effect her as it used to. Likes to speak her mind and voice her opinion if she thinks that someone is out of line or has a different opinion to hers.
General intelligence: very smart
General sociability: Still socially awkward but with friends now, very good friends - her social anxiety is not as palpable and she has put herself out there a bit more, attending quidditch games, the Yule Ball and the Valentines ball.
Minerva has always been a socially awkward child. She loves her family dearly but has always preferred the company of older adults like her grandparents or the company of animals to children her own age. She is clever but comes across as aloof and abrupt-- she does not feel comfortable with trying to make friends. It's an exhausting effort that fills her with anxiety. Being naturally introverted Minerva would welcome perhaps a very small select few friends but no more than that.
She likes order and rules and takes things very literally, so that her family have learned to phrase things in a particular way for her. She loves smooth jazz music and anything with the piano. She likes to sing but not publicly, its for her own enjoyment only. Minerva loves to read and can usually be found with her head buried inside a book.
It has taken her some time to learn about sarcasm and sometimes this still goes over her head completely. Jokes are also not her forte, she often will ask after telling a joke why someone found it funny and tends to take notes afterwards in order to better tell the same joke later. She doesnt have the greatest sense of humour but she does try to understand why people see the funny side in things.
Minerva likes to dance and has great rhythm but she prefers dancing when no one can see her. She is always eager to learn new things and absorbs information like a sponge. She likes to watch butterflies and is fascinated by all insects and animals. She adores horses, unicorns and griffins. She loves the colour black and she loves raindrops trickling down a window.
She is a champion of the underdog and cannot bare to see any injustice done to anyone or anything. She does not lie, not even to save herself from a punishment. Her parents did bring her to St. Mungos to see if there was any potion or spell that could assist her and with the help of the healers there, she has been able to take a draught that alleviates much but not all of her anxieties. It will however assist her in her worst moments.
Birth country: New Zeland
Hometown: Bugthan, 5 miles outside of Wellington
Childhood: Bugthan, 5 miles outside of Wellington
Teen years: Bugthan and Hogwarts New Zealand
History of family:
Dad met Mom, Mom hated Dad, Dad did all he could to get her to notice him and change her mind about him. Mom thought he was a pompous oaf. Dad gave up or pretended to. Mom was delighted he had given up or pretended to be. Dad pretended to ignore Mom. Mom began getting iffy because this guy was now ignoring her. Dad was delighted because he saw his plan was working. Mom was rightly annoyed because it turned out the guy really was a jerk for leading her on and dumping her. Dad got a smack across the face. Mom got yelled at. Dad got a stupefy incantation thrown at him. Mom got detention. Dad apologised to her. Mom ignored him. Dad sent her a small bud that opened only when she touched it and inside was a beautiful butterfly that flew around and around the petals. Mom was mollified. Dad began to walk with her to lessons. Mom slowly stopped ignoring him. Dad began to walk her back from lessons. Mom began to talk to him... eventually. Dad asked her to go with him to a Yule dance. Mom accepted. Dad took her out for a slow set. Mom kissed him under the mistletoe. The rest ... is history.
Life story so far:
Minerva was born to relatively young parents who had her two years after they were married. They never regretted starting a family so soon though they were both busy with getting their farming business up and running. Setting up a house or home was not top of their priorities at the time but they were very happy when they discovered the news. However, being young and new to parenthood their anxieties and nervousness did project on to Minerva who has always extremely anxious about everything she does or attempts to do. By the time her brothers and sister came along, her parents were a lot more relaxed and carefree and it shows in how Lincoln, Saunders and Ritchel behave to everyday things and people compared to Minerva.
However, Minerva is very intelligent, she soaks up information and knowledge like a sponge and puts herself through rigorous critique when she gets something wrong or she doesn't understand something straight away. She is her own worst enemy. At five years of age, she saw her first piano and was instantly hooked. She wanted to know how to play it and how to read music and did not talking about it until her parents finally let her take lessons. She has talent and is very proficient, she has a good ear and reads music like it's her first language but because she is more logically focused and academically minded, Minerva plays exceptionally well but will never have the natural passion for it.
When she was seven years old her father took her to her first quidditch game, two players got into a fight right in front of her and she was whacked by the tail end of a broom, so insisted on never, ever attending a real game again after that. She also has never liked flying, when she was small her father did try to teach her but she ended up hanging upside down far more often than she did sitting on the broom itself. She was assured that she did not have to be good at everything and though this was normally a reason she would use to persevere at something, Minerva this time relented and decided that when the time came she would excel instead at apparation.
When her letter to Hogwarts arrived, she was not as excited as her family were. Her brothers almost tore the letter between them in their attempt to read it. She became extremely anxious and had a very bad panic attack. Though her parents were worried about her going off to school, they reassured her and themselves that it was only a few months and then she'd be home for the holidays again. Minerva wrote to them every single day of her first few weeks begging them to let her come home. They were heartbroken that she didn't want to stay there but they assured her that things would change and she would settle in. It was only nearing the end of her first semester with no friends to account for, though some classmates and housemates were polite and friendly, Minerva began to settle down, even finally figuring out how to fly a little.
Occupation: Student
Favourite types of food: pasta
Favourite types of drink: elderflower cordial or cocoa
Hobbies/past times: walking - but bringing her camera, notebook, pencil and other bits with her so she can take samples of things she finds.
Guilty pleasures: vanilla ice-cream when sick
Pet peeves: grinding teeth
Talents: piano playing, reading music
Favourite colours: black, white, grey, blues
Favourite type of music: smooth jazz
First Wand - at Ollivanders
In Need of a Friend - with Jack Tennyson at Magical Menagerie
Up to the Highest Height - with Annaleah Lycaster
First Term - Year One
Y28 House Meeting - all of Huff n'Puffs
Girl Squad - Hufflepuff first year girls dorm
Baby Badgers - with first year hufflepuffs
Don't Get Flakey At The Lakey - with Elijah Zelinsky | Gideon Zelinsky | Morry Zelinsky
Tale of Stone - with Vilhelmine Dahl and Merrill Piper - (Roleplay Roulette)
Y28 - Club Fair - with no one
The Stands - Hufflepuff Vs Ravenclaw - Hufflepuff win
Post Quidditch Party - passing through
The Dying Windows - Therese Rosenberg and Professor Sydney Melbourne
Sunset - with Pallos, Alistair Lancaster and Triton
Easy Peasy Steps to Flying - with Sara Benivieni
Intriguing - Yule Ball - with Satchel Howard and Tuesday Palmero
Term Two - Year One
A pumpkin and a Raincloud enter a kitchen - with Norton Gillespie
Here Comes the Rainbow - with Elizabeth Chatwin
They say music brings together - with Alex Sheffield - COMPLETED
In Need of a Friend - with Jack Tennyson at Magical Menagerie
Up to the Highest Height - with Annaleah Lycaster
First Term - Year One
Y28 House Meeting - all of Huff n'Puffs
Girl Squad - Hufflepuff first year girls dorm
Baby Badgers - with first year hufflepuffs
Don't Get Flakey At The Lakey - with Elijah Zelinsky | Gideon Zelinsky | Morry Zelinsky
Tale of Stone - with Vilhelmine Dahl and Merrill Piper - (Roleplay Roulette)
Y28 - Club Fair - with no one
The Stands - Hufflepuff Vs Ravenclaw - Hufflepuff win
Post Quidditch Party - passing through
The Dying Windows - Therese Rosenberg and Professor Sydney Melbourne
Sunset - with Pallos, Alistair Lancaster and Triton
Easy Peasy Steps to Flying - with Sara Benivieni
Intriguing - Yule Ball - with Satchel Howard and Tuesday Palmero
Term Two - Year One
A pumpkin and a Raincloud enter a kitchen - with Norton Gillespie
Here Comes the Rainbow - with Elizabeth Chatwin
They say music brings together - with Alex Sheffield - COMPLETED
