Flynn Moone
Sept 20, 2018 15:07:05 GMT
Post by Flynn Moone on Sept 20, 2018 15:07:05 GMT
Name: Flynn Moone
Age: 16 | 6th year
Gender: Male
House: Hufflepuff
Residence: Hogsmeade
Appearance: Almost 5'11", Flynn is tall for his age with curly brown hair, worn without much thought to style until it starts to get in his eyes. Flynn has narrow eyes, slightly slanted to give him a catlike look, so light brown in color they look almost golden. His skin is fair with a few light brown freckles on his cheeks and nose. He has rather large ears and always hoped he'd grow into them someday, although at this point the possibility seems unlikely.
Personality: Flynn is easy-going and friendly, but with an intensity hiding not far below the surface. He has a tendency to become suddenly and obsessively interested in things, whether it be an obscure tidbit he picked up during a lesson, or mastering a new skill, or even learning more about someone he’s just met. He finds many aspects of life fascinating and can be overwhelming in his quest to learn more about whatever's captured his attention. Unfortunately, this also means he is easily distracted, and often drops an interest as quick as he picks it up. This explains why his grades don't necessarily reflect his actual intelligence, as he's not likely to stick with one subject long enough to give himself a comprehensive knowledge of it.
One long-lasting interest he has is, oddly enough, magical metalworking. Growing up in his father's shop, Flynn watched his father craft intricate enchanted figurines and started helping him from a young age. It's a hobby he returns to again and again, and when times are particularly stressful it seems to be the only thing that can calm him down.
Flynn enjoys being around people, but is also perfectly happy alone. He tends to expect others to share his current enthusiasm, and can miss hints that they're not on the same page. Some can find that alienating or annoying, and Flynn is likely to let that go over his head, too. He generally assumes the best of people, a product of his relatively sheltered upbringing in the small community of Hogsmeade, which has led him to be gullible and easily mislead.
Despite his habit of hopping from project to project without quite finishing anything, when it comes to people, he is very loyal in all his relationships; Flynn is a Hufflepuff, after all. Almost completely lacking in self-consciousness or shame, he is unafraid to honestly express affection or attachment. Fortunately, growing up with a very reserved younger sister taught him not to necessarily expect the same from everyone else, and his feelings aren't easily hurt, sometimes even when someone is trying to hurt him.
History: The Moones are an old pureblood family, but don't have much in the way of renown. They tend to live quiet lives and mind their own business.
Flynn was born at St. Mungo's one morning in late October to Simon and Amelia Moone. Three years later they welcomed Flynn's little sister, Juliette. The little family lived in a cottage in Hogsmeade, far enough from High Street that his street was quiet and peaceful. His father runs a shop nearby, known mostly to the locals but popular with a few tourists as well. It was here Flynn grew up, getting under foot in the shops on High Street, "helping" his father in his shop, and trying to blend into the crowds of Hogwarts students. He was fascinated with the castle and spent many afternoons wondering what it would be like to finally go inside.
His letter was not a surprise but nevertheless a long-awaited joy, and Flynn has reveled in satisfying his curiosity about the many mysterious aspects of Hogwarts in his years as a student.