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Character Ask Game.

Reblog if you want to participate! All answers should be in character.

💀 Who do you think killed Regulus Black? 💔 Who do you miss right now? 🎬 Who is your biggest celebrity crush? 👫 Who would you put before everyone else? 📱 What was the last text you sent and who was it to? 🎵 What was the last song you listened to? 💻 What was the last status you posted to FlooNet? 🚓 What is your current opinion of the police working on Operation Auror? 💤 What did you dream about last night? 👚 What is your favourite confidence-boosting outfit? 👟 What are your most frequently worn pair of shoes? 📷 What was the last photo you took of? 🛏️ What is your favourite sleeping position? 🛁 What is your favourite shower gel scent? 👜 What would you typically find in your bag? ⛰️ Where is your favourite place to escape to when stressed? 📚 Which fictional character do you aspire to be like? 📰 Would you rather read The Daily Prophet or The Quibbler? 🍷 Would you rather go for drinks at The Dungeon or The Leaky Bucket? 🦴 Have you ever broken a bone? 💭 How do you want to be remembered? ❤️ How would you describe a perfect date? 📓 How did your high school teachers describe you? ✨ How would you describe your aesthetic? 👪 Do you aspire to be like your parents? ☎️ If you were in trouble, who is the first person you would call for help?  ⌚ If you could go back in time, what advice would you tell yourself when you were sixteen? 🐈 If you could adopt any pet, what would you choose?  🍽️ If you could invite anyone, living or dead, to a dinner party, who would you choose? 🌹 If you had to get a tattoo, what would you get? 🤗 If you could get a hug right now from anyone you know, who would it be from? 🎓 If you could change what you studied at Hogwarts, what new subject would you choose? 💢 If you could erase someone’s existence from your life, who would you choose?

[cissas]

Di Tonks ( Juhi Chawla ); Naheed Tonks ( Nitin Ganatra ); Henry Tonks ( Manish Dayal ), Evie Tonks ( Prachi Desai ), Liv Tonks ( Haiesha Mistry ).

[emboldens]

            “when I ask you about your first love i am always secretly hoping that you will say your own name. now, wouldn’t that be beautiful – to above else have a heart that was proud of itself.”

BASIC INFORMATION

Full name: Marlene McKinnon Pronunciation: Nickname(s): Mars, Mack, Lena Birthdate: 05/27/89 Age: 30 Zodiac: Gemini Gender: Female Pronouns: she/her Romantic orientation: Lesbian Sexual orientation: Lesbian Nationality: British Ethnicity: Japanese on her mother’s side, Irish and English on her father’s side Current location: London Living conditions: Living in the moment! 

BACKGROUND

Birthplace: London Hometown: Wiltshire, England Social Class: Middle, formerly upper Educational achievements: Graduated secondary school with honors Father:  Brian McKinnon was a smalltime character actor and BBC show runner infamous for his divisive, often politically incorrect dark comedies. Although his personality found popularity within the small niche of cynics and unsuccessful satirists, having his wife’s career overshadow his own tore away at his insecruties. These frustrations were never explicitly expressed, but glimmers of his envy more often than not took form through the mean-spirited “jokes” and the occasional arguments he subjected his wife and child to. He passed away in 2008 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He once claimed that his biggest dream was to play James Bond. Up until his death, this statement was believed to be part of his comedy routine. It was not. Mother:  Midori McKinnon (nee Iizuka) born into family of wealthy hotel owners who’d moved to London for better business prospects. Their wealth gave her access to the theatre world, where she slowly and steadily thrived, landing supporting roles in West End productions of Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, and Jesus Christ Superstar, in addition to her occasional stints at the Globe Theatre. By her mid-to late thirties, her career made a breakthrough in Hollywood, where she gained international renown for her grace, beauty, and intelligence. However, the poise she carried herself with did not translate as well off-camera, as she was subject to bouts of deep melancholy, stemming from an allegedly troubled childhood, a dissatisfaction with her marriage and her later estrangement from her daughter, and a family history of mental illness. She took the world by surprise when she took her own life at the young age of 45. Today, her performance as Ophelia in a 1991 production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet is considered legendary. Her biggest dream was also to play James Bond. Sibling(s): None Birth order: Only child Pets: Two cats, Vita and Virginia, and a St. Bernard named Samus Previous relationships: Alecto Carrow, TBD Arrests: 3 Prison time: None

OCCUPATION AND INCOME

Current occupation: Bar owner Dream occupation: Wife of a lesbian Alpaca breeder Past job(s): Prior to opening a bar, she was a saleslady at Lush. Spending habits: Mostly thrifty, but occasionally makes large transactions for things she sees as investments for her business. In debt?: Yes Most valuable possession: Sentimentally? Her copy of Matilda, which was the first novel she ever read.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Physical strength: Average  Speed: Average Intelligence: Above Average Accuracy: Average Agility: Average Stamina: Average Teamwork: Prefers to work alone, as her issues with authority mostly get in the way. Talents/hobbies: With over eleven years of vocal training and the fortune of having a musical actress for a mother, Marlene can sing surprisingly well, boasting a four-octave mezzo-soprano range. She doesn’t tell anyone about it, because she likes surprising people at karaoke nights. Shortcomings: Fears vulnerability and commitment, has a tendency to appear frivolous due to her cheeky demeanor, occasionally self-destructive Languages spoken: English, some Japanese. Drive?: Yes Jump-start a car?: No Change a flat tyre?: Yes Ride a bicycle?: Yes Swim?: Yes Play an instrument?: Yes Play chess?: No Braid hair?: Yes Tie a tie?: Yes. Pick a lock?: Yes Cook?: Debatable

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS

Faceclaim: Sonoya Mizuno Eye colour: Brown Hair colour: Black Hair type/style/length: Long, sleek, and straight Glasses/contacts?: Yes Dominant hand: Left Height: 5′7 Weight: 56 kg Build: Lean and fit Exercise habits: Weekly gym visits, jogging regularly Skin tone: Fair Tattoos:  Butterfly with shadow ( Right shoulder, 2007 ), Moon cycle band ( Left arm, 2007 ), Velociraptor skull ( Right hand, 2008 ), Pterodactyl skeleton ( Chest, 2009 ), Apatosaurus skeleton ( Left leg, 2010 ), Spiderweb ( Elbow, 2010 ), Van Gogh skull smoking ( Collarbone, 2011 ), Floral sleeve ( Right arm, 2012 ), Floral design ( Neck, 2012 ), Marlene Dietrich smoking ( Right arm, 2013 ), Semicolon ( Left wrist, 2015 ), Band-aid ( Above the heart, 2016 ), “It’s chaos. Be kind.” ( Above the left elbow crease, 2016 ), The Star and The Moon tarot cards ( Left arm, 2017 ), Junji Ito comic panel ( Upper back, 2017 ), Phoenix ( Thigh, 2018 ) Piercings: Outer conch, labret, and brow Marks/scars: None Clothing style: Casual, monochromatic. Not a big fan of dresses or shorts. Allergies: None Diet: Mostly, but not exclusively vegetarian Physical ailments: TERRIBLE period cramps

PSYCHOLOGY

MBTI type: INFP - A (64% introverted, 66% intuiive, 57% feeling, 69% prospecting) Enneagram type: Type 9 Moral Alignment: Chaotic neutral Temperament: Sanguine Element: Water Emotional stability: Marlene appears to be stable on the surface, but her repressed feelings of guilt, anger and grief over her broken relationship with her mother still linger within, making her prone to bouts of extreme despondency. Introvert or Extrovert?: Introvert Obsession(s): The Leaky Bucket will know when Marlene is on her period because on the first two days, the pub’s radio will exclusively play a single female artist’s discography on repeat. Last month, it was Mitski. The month before, it was Regina Spektor. On a month she denies existed, it was Taylor Swift. Compulsion(s): Humor as a coping mechanism, repressing negative feelings, self-awareness without self-improvement Phobia(s): None Addiction(s): Nicotine Drug use: When she was younger Alcohol use: Occasionally Prone to violence?: No Prone to crying?: On her monthly cycle, yes. Believe in love at first sight?: Yes, but to her, this is very, very rare.

MANNERISMS

Accent: English, London dialect Speech quirks: None Hobbies: Casual video gaming, interior design, music curation Habits: Sitting on surfaces that aren’t meant to be sat on, smoking Nervous ticks: Lip biting, staring at the ground, blinking, diverting the subject with crass humor Drives/motivations: Maintaining her current lifestyle. Fears: Cockroaches Sense of humour?: Almost anything goes. Puns are her guilty pleasure, though she won’t admit it. Prefers subtle humor over loud, straightforward jokes, but either is fine. Enjoys vulgarity. Loves banter. Do they curse often?: Moderately.

FAVOURITES

Animal: Wolf Beverage: Bubble tea Book: Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Colour: Red Food: Pork dumplings Flower: Plumeria Gem: Emerald Mode of transportation: Train Scent: Petrichor Sport: Gymnastics Weather: Sunny & breezy Vacation destination: Reykjavík

ATTITUDES

Greatest dream: Slow life. She aspires for nothing more than a peaceful existence with a person who understands her and her values. Greatest fear: the Duolingo Owl Most at ease when: Curating playlists for the Leaky Bucket Least as ease when: Somebody ( namely, certain Black family cousins ) threatens the security of her bar. Worst possible thing that could happen: For the Order to dismantle, or lose their ideals Biggest achievement: The Leaky Bucket! Biggest regret: Not reaching out to her mother before it was too late.

[vanityemmas-blog]

… this makes you 13.11% darker than the average person.

[VIRTUE ANALYSIS]

                              Corruption ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ INTEGRITY ○ ● ○ ○ ○ Legalism

                       Foolishness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DISCERNMENT ○ ○ ○ ● ○ Judgmentalism

                                 Selfishness ○ ○ ● ○ ○ LOVE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Enablement

                               Disregard ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ RESPECT ○ ○ ● ○ ○ Idolatry

                                 Pride ○ ○ ○ ● ○ HUMILITY ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Degradation

                           Slothfulness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DILIGENCE ○ ○ ○ ● ○ Workaholism

                     Licentiousness ○ ● ○ ○ ○ TEMPERANCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Strictness

                          Cowardice ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ COURAGE ○ ○ ● ○ ○ Foolhardiness

[bigassmoody-blog]

Basic Information

Full name: Alastor Barov Moody Pronunciation: Al-us-tor Ber-ov Moody Nickname(s): No. None. Birthdate: November 5th, 1982 Age: 36 Zodiac: Scorpio Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him Romantic orientation: Panromantic Sexual orientation: Pansexual Nationality: English Ethnicity: White British Current location: London, England Living conditions: He's lived in the same flat since after college, mostly because if it isn't broke, don't fix it. It was a good place, he could get in and out discretely, they allowed dogs, it was easy to get into and tucked into a nice little street, his neighbors were chill. Only problem? He hates elevators and the stairs weren’t an option right after he lost his leg. So he had to pick everything up and shift into something a little more accessible. He ended up buy a small little two bedroom place (complete fixer upper) and has been slowly working on it. He's relatively clean. He has house plants all over the place~

Background

Birthplace: London, England Hometown: London, England Social Class: Middle Educational achievements: BS in Criminology with a minor in music Father: Sergei Ravenia Moody Mother: Irene "Ireena" Tatyana Moody Sibling(s): Berez "Marie" Petrovna Moody Birth order: Marie is 3 years older. Pets: Luna. Previous relationships: TBD, but hmu cuz I want one Arrests: … No Prison time: Nope Occupation & Income: He’s doing alright Current occupation: Detective Inspector Dream occupation: Retirement when there's fucking world peace Past job(s): He worked at an animal shelter through college Spending habits: It comes in waves. He'll be fine, then suddenly get really invested in like… baking cookies or something and then end up buying a shit ton of cookie cutters and good pans and things like that. And then he'll get too busy for it and get back to work, until, you know, he learns about diy mechanical keyboards and tries to build himself a nice one. In debt?: Uh, not bad. He's doing alright, just paying off some medical bills still. Most valuable possession: His prosthetic leg. That'd be a bitch to replace.

Skills & Abilities

Physical strength: Above Average | Average | Below Average Speed: Above Average | Average | Below Average Intelligence: Above Average | Average | Below Average Accuracy: Above Average | Average | Below Average Agility: Above Average | Average | Below Average Stamina: Above Average | Average | Below Average Teamwork: …Hahahahhahaha Talents/hobbies: His true talent is cycling through useless hobbies. He likes adventure sports Shortcomings: I mean he's got one out of two eyes, one out of two legs, and, after the amount of concussions he's had, half of his original amount of brain cells. He's stubborn and will take risks. Languages spoken: English, French, German, some Arabic Drive?: Yes Jump-start a car?: Yes Change a flat tyre?: Yes Ride a bicycle?: Yes Swim?: Yes Play an instrument?: Yes Play chess?: No Braid hair?: No Tie a tie?: Yes Pick a lock?: Yes Cook?: Yes

Physical Appearance & Characteristics

Faceclaim: Charlie Hunnam Eye colour: Hazel Hair colour: Blond Hair type/style/length: It's usually cropped pretty short, but sometimes he gets lazy and lets it grow out. Once it starts getting in his face, it's haircut time. Glasses/contacts?: Uh, well he has a glass eye. Covers it with an eyepatch. Dominant hand: Right Height: 6'1" Weight: 88 kg/ 194 lbs Build: Broad shouldered, muscular, very defined. His legs and ass aren't as great as they used to be, so he's working on that. Exercise habits: He works out frequently with the intention of getting back to his pre-accident body. He'll hit the gym almost daily. He also has a set of exercises and special care for the leg, which he makes sure to do. Skin tone: White, but tanned from too much time in the sun Tattoos: Many. I'll be posting a reference soon, but he has a full sleeve that's all flowers. The rest of his body's covered with various nature themed tattoos. Piercings: Nah Marks/scars: Very many. He's got some on his face, deep cuts that go from his left eyebrow to his upper lip, cutting through his eye. He's also got plenty of scrapes and scars from injuries that never healed right. Got his leg, there’s that. Clothing style: He's supposed to wear a shirt and tie for work. Definitely has to keep his tattoos covered in that environment. As soon as work's over, the sleeves get rolled up, the tie's gone. Weekends, he dresses pretty casually. Jewellery: Nope, none :( Allergies: Idiots. Diet: He follows a pretty strict diet and takes it seriously. He'll count calories and watch his proteins vs carbs, etc. Physical ailments: None

Psychology

MBTI type: ENTJ Enneagram type: The Challenger Moral Alignment: Chaotic Good Temperament: Choleric Element: Earth Emotional stability: Debatable Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert Obsession(s): Currently: dogs, pretty people, how to season cast iron skillets. Past ones: Pokemon go, candles, and the justice league comics Compulsion(s): Doing stupid shit because if it could possibly get the job done, it's worth a try Phobia(s): Enclosed or tight spaces Addiction(s): Thrills Drug use: I mean the man's got meds, that's about it Alcohol use: Yup Prone to violence?: Nah Prone to crying?: Nah Believe in love at first sight?: Yea (maybe not for him, but he believes it)

Mannerisms

Accent: Rough, he drops consonants Speech quirks: He uses the word no more times than anyone should Hobbies: He likes DIY projects and is super hands on, fucks with shit around the house often. He also has a new hobby like every month. Habits: tapping his fingers on tables, wrinkles his nose, he makes a stupid snorting half laugh noise a lot Nervous ticks: scratching his beard Drives/motivations: He has a way that he… sees the world, I guess. He wants it to be a certain way and when it doesn't, it drives him crazy. So he very much feels the need to fix that. He also really needs that antique record player back from Lucius, especially because it's most likely just collecting dust in a corner somewhere. Fears: Being alone Sense of humour?: Playful and teasing and probably a little bit mean sometimes because he doesn't know where that line is until he's crossed it Do they curse often?: Yup…

Favourites

Animal: Dog Beverage: Cold beer Book: A book of poems an ex gave him Colour: Deep green Food: Pizza Flower: Sunflowers Gem: Opal Mode of transportation: Motorcycle. He had to Uber a lot after losing his leg. It's been a while, so that shit's now modified and ready to go. Scent: Woodsy, earthy tones Sport: Dirt Biking Weather: Snow, but only if he's visiting and not in it Vacation destination: He'll always try something new and doesn’t like going to the same place twice. He's been making his way through some of the best hiking spots in the world, though.

Attitudes

Greatest dream: Climbing Everest Greatest fear: cheap beer, letting people who rely on him down Most at ease when: He's high on painkillers in the hospital after a surgery Least as ease when: A thundery night when he can't get to sleep, like there's too much energy in his body with no place to go Worst possible thing that could happen: admitting he's wrong about something Biggest achievement: his niece saying he's her favorite adult Biggest regret: trying to sand and varnish the cabinets himself, pretty sure he's ruined those

[ofandromedas-blog]

DARK CORE PERSONALITY:                                                                                11.89% Lighter than the average person. VIRTUE ANALYSIS:

                            Corruption ○ ○ ○ ○ ○  INTEGRITY ○ ○ ● ○ ○ Legalism

                     Foolishness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DISCERNMENT ● ○ ○ ○ ○ Judgmentalism

                               Selfishness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ LOVE ● ○ ○ ○ ○ Enablement

                             Disregard ○ ○ ● ○ ○ RESPECT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Idolatry

                                 Pride ● ○ ○ ○ ○ HUMILITY ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Degradation

                         Slothfulness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DILIGENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Workaholism

                   Licentiousness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ TEMPERANCE ○ ○ ● ○ ○ Strictness

                        Cowardice ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ COURAGE ● ○ ○ ○ ○ Foolhardiness

[penumbra-rp]

                                                       >> THE STARTING CAST

[penumbra-rp]

PLOT DROP.

[ Flashback: Monday 10th June 2019 ]

It’s late when he reaches Diagon Alley. A sense of unease has been crawling through his body all day, making his hands shake and his head turn at any sudden movement. It’s only a matter of time before they find out, which is why he’s here. Regulus can feel the weight of the lighter in his pocket as he gets out of his car, indication lights flashing golden with a click of the lock button. He knows that Borgin & Burke’s is important to Riddle. Knows that burning the place down will weaken his power.

With a slow exhale and a fleeting thought of his brother, he moves towards the antiques shop but slows when someone detaches themselves from the shadows. Their motorbike helmet hides the mop of curly hair atop their head but the languid pace of their long strides is recognisable.

“Rabastan?”

Regulus can feel his blood rushing through his ears, pulse racing as he tries to keep calm.

Something is suddenly pressed over his nose and mouth, the stench of chemicals making his eyes water as the world tilts sideways and something that feels a little like sleep but has the acrid taste of fear overwhelms him.

The last thing he sees is the gleam of another helmet. It’s not until later as he regains his sense and blinks into the darkness of a basement he doesn’t know, overhearing a conversation that he can barely make out, that he realises who the other Death Eater is. Emma.

                                                              Riddle’s Plan: 

How do you make a rat useful? How do you demand loyalty from the rest of your followers, your soldiers, your devotees? How do you strike a blow at your enemies for good measure?

He has known of Regulus’ lack of faith in him for some time now. The boy was always too green and too weak to fit within Death Eater ranks, but you can’t control a powerful family without having a tight grip on its heirs. The fun part was figuring out how to use a lost little teenager to his advantage. 

Riddle bides his time and then uses those who require testing. He needs to know that the younger Lestrange is dedicated. Needs to ensure that Miss Vanity remains obedient. Their instructions are given and he watches the pieces fall into place. The rat enters the trap. 

A finger of blame is easy to manipulate with such vocal opposition. The Order of the Phoenix could do with being put firmly in their place, so he orchestrates this particular symphony to make it sound as though it’s coming from their mouths. They are the ones who kidnapped poor Regulus. They are the ones demanding a ransom. They are the ones that the public should despise.

The ransom reads as follows:

We have Regulus Black. If you want to see him again, we demand that each Sacred 28 company donates £10 million to any London-based charity. You have 48 hours. The Order of the Phoenix.

And thus, we continue--

[ Friday 14th June 2019 ]

Riddle’s fake Order of the Phoenix ransom note.is sat on [ Daisy’s ] desk when she arrives at the office that morning. After notifying her superiors, she immediately discusses the matter with colleague [ Alastor ]. The note is accompanied by Regulus’ House of Black signet ring and a lock of his hair, all of which she passes on to [ Emma ] for forensic analysis. The ransom note’s deadline of 48 hours starts ticking.

All members of the Sacred 28 are informed of the ransom by the police. [ Lucius & Andromeda ] are asked to represent the Sacred 28 at a press conference and must make the difficult decision on whether to go ahead with the deal. Riddle calls Lucius and informs him of what has really happened to Regulus, instructing Lucius to ensure that everyone believes that the Sacred 28 will do what they can to get Regulus back. At Riddle’s request, Lucius also leaks the ransom note to the Daily Prophet to ensure that the Order of the Phoenix’s horrendous behaviour becomes common knowledge.

Having been warned by Alastor about the ransom note, which the Order of the Phoenix knows to be fake, [ Marlene ] retaliates on behalf of the Order by sneaking into the House of Black headquarters whilst wearing a balaclava. She destroys their designs and sprays paints the word LIARS on the walls along with the iconic phoenix-shaped logo. Marlene is making her escape when she’s confronted by [ Bellatrix ] whose identity is hidden behind the dark visor and leathers of motorbike gear. 

[ Messages sent the morning of Friday 14th June 2019 ]

From Riddle to the Death Eaters: Do not oppose Lucius’ decision regarding the ransom. That is a direct order.

From Dumbledore to the Order of the Phoenix: Turbulent times lie ahead. Try not to cause waves but make a point of the Order’s innocence however you can. Our enemies seek to turn all others against us, but in doing so have shown that they are threatened by our work. Remain calm.

From the Commander of the Met Police to Operation Auror: This ransom was likely made to fail. Ensure that your team does all you can to find the boy before the 48 hours is up. Try to figure out who may have written the note and get them in for questioning.

From the Heads of the Families to the Sacred 28: We have nominated a doctor to provide their level-headed medical opinion on Regulus’ safety and a member who has experience in philanthropic endeavours to help us decide how to respond to the ransom note.

[ Saturday 15th June 2019 ]

[ Rabastan & Emma ] grow increasingly nervous as the ransom note deadline draws nearer. They decide to meet up to discuss their fake alibis, the weight of Regulus’ fate beginning to grow heavier on their shoulders. Riddle continues to remain silent on the matter, having previously instructed them to keep their heads down.  His disapproval of the Order of the Phoenix glaringly apparent in his articles on them, [ Maya ] contacts [ Ted ] to tell him about the House of Black vandalism and accepts the offer of a Quibbler interview after dealing with the aftermath of her latest collection equating to six months worth of work being destroyed. Having returned from surveying a new potential oil rig site in Mexico, [ Amycus ] is brought up to date on current occurrences by [ Alecto ] who then has to bite her tongue at consistently coming second to him when Riddle contacts her brother to inform him of an assignment. He is instructed to keep an eye on [ Narcissa ] under the guise of protecting her from the Order but in reality is simply ensuring she doesn’t influence Lucius or Andromeda in their decision making.

Please set threads between the dates of 14th June and 15th June.

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PLOT DROP.

As the days drift by and tensions mount, puppet strings continue to be pulled. Tom Riddle sits and watches his marionettes dance to the music of his own orchestra, leading Operation Auror on a merry chase. Evidence is gathered by the police -- false clues all pointing at the same incorrect person. The rifts between factions grow ever deeper, ever wider. Dissent makes for a cruel man’s playground.

[ Tuesday 25th June ] 

11:00am - 4:00pm: The Funeral & Wake of Mr Regulus Arcturus Black 

All members of the Sacred 28 and House of Black staff are invited to attend the wake for our beloved Regulus Arcturus Black following a private family funeral on the Black family estate. A loving son, nephew and cousin, join us in celebrating his life. Flowers may be sent ahead of time, or if you would like to make a donation in lieu in memory of Regulus, a collection will be made in aid of a future charity to be set up in his name. Dress code of formal attire, black only. 

Non-Sacred 28 members will not be permitted past the Black Manor gates, with the exception of wake staff and Miss Rita Skeeter ( attending on behalf of The Daily Prophet at Mr Malfoy’s request ).

Many are surprised by the choice of a private funeral for Regulus, with rumours as to why only family were allowed to attend drifting through the warm, muggy summer air. The wake, however, is as expected -- elegant and tasteful, tables dotting the pristinely manicured garden lawn, accompanied by a suitably mellow string quartet. 

2:00pm: The Arrest

The set-up starts a little something like this: one man, significantly younger than he is now, hungrily lapping up the words of his professor in the quiet of a lecture theatre. All people have the ability to change the world they live in, the professor had told him. It was the sort of idea that stuck. Only, the two of them had different plans for how society should be shaped, and thus the schism was formed.

Tom Riddle has friends in high places. He also has friends in low places. The fake evidence Emma planted on the body of newly-deceased Regulus Black had been plucked from Dumbledore no more than twenty-four hours prior and with well-paid witnesses who had seen nothing all managing to give vague yet undeniably accurate accounts of the man they saw near St Mungo’s car park the morning the body was found, it is more than enough for alarm bells to start ringing up and down the country. London’s phone calls to Edinburgh and Glasgow cross-referencing past records are met with confirmations and agreements. Hogwarts University is surrounded by officers during afternoon seminars, their raid of the professor’s on-campus accommodation appearing in student’s mobile phone footage all over social media.

The door breaks. The police storm in. A few minutes pass.

They come out empty-handed.

The evening’s headline decorating ever newspaper and broadcast platform reads the following:

SUSPECTED MURDERER PROFESSOR ALBUS DUMBLEDORE ON THE RUN.

[ Daisy & Emma ] were both present with the rest of the Operation Auror team, having flown up to Scotland that morning. They fly back to London with minimal new evidence from Dumbledore’s house shortly after the unsuccessful arrest.

7:00pm - midnight: The Unofficial Remembrance Gathering

The unofficial wake is held in support of a friend; a colleague; an activist. It is as much a moment to sit and reflect on recent events as it is a chance to show moral support for Sirius Black. Organised by [ Marlene ], the gathering is to take place at The Leaky Bucket. All drinks will be half price.

The Order of the Phoenix will gather secretly upstairs for approximately twenty minutes for the sake of whether or not they are going to retaliate to the false claims that they were involved in Regulus’ kidnapping and murder, only to be informed by Minerva McGonagall that Albus Dumbledore has gone into hiding for his own safety. Nobody knows where he is, leaving the Order feeling lost without leadership.

Strapped for cash and often keen to help out, [ Ted ] will be working the bar that night.

Operation Auror has agreed to send some staff members to attend out of respect. Despite being tired from their tough day, [ Daisy & Emma ] will both be present. As they are representing their team, they have been asked by a superior to refrain from drinking.

Wanting to escape the Sacred 28 after a long, emotionally draining day at the funeral, [ Andromeda ] decides to pop in towards the end of the night. She is unknowingly followed by [ Bellatrix, Rabastan & Amycus ], identities hidden by the dark visors of their motorbike helmets, sent by Riddle to show those present in the pub exactly what happens when you hold an unauthorised event supposedly in respect for a Sacred member.

Others may also attend.

Please set threads on the date of 25th June.

[cissas]

ted + inspo

[vanityemmas-blog]

Basic Information

Full name: Emma Nadine Vanity Pronunciation: ˈɛmə | na.din |ˈvæ.nɪ.ti Nickname(s): None if you want to live Birthdate: November 6, 1992 Age: 26 Zodiac: Scorpio Gender: Cis female Pronouns: she/her Romantic orientation: Biromantic Sexual orientation: Bisexual Nationality: English Ethnicity: English, Iranian Current location: London Living conditions: Small one-bedroom flat, kept somewhat neat minus the clutter on her desk (also, she’s not getting her security deposit back thanks to one of her outbursts)

Background

Birthplace: London, England Hometown: London/Cheshire Social Class: Upper, then lower, now somewhere in the middle Educational achievements: BS in Forensic Science from Hogwarts University Father: Theodore Vanity Mother: Adeline Dupree Sibling(s): None Birth order: First & only Pets: None Previous relationships: Multiple, often short-lived Arrests: None (though she was caught shoplifting and released with a warning) Prison time: None

Occupation & Income

Current occupation: Forensic scientist, Death Eater Dream occupation: Actually ethical forensic scientist Past job(s): Store clerk Spending habits: Still learning that she can actually afford some of the things she wants, taught to be more conservative in her spending after going from everything to nothing In debt?: No Most valuable possession: Her bike, which was technically purchased by Tom Riddle, so since it’s not really hers, her laptop is her most valuable actual possession.

Skills & Abilities

Physical strength: Average Speed: Average Intelligence: Above Average Accuracy: Below Average Agility: Average Stamina: Average Teamwork: Horrendous Talents: Can stand on one foot for long periods of time, good at fixing small appliances Shortcomings: Temper Languages spoken: English, slight standard Arabic and Spanish Drive?: Yes, but has terrible road rage Jump-start a car?: No Change a flat tyre?: No Ride a bicycle?: Yes Swim?: Yes Play an instrument?: Yes, but not well Play chess?: No, she never had much patience for it Braid hair?: Yes Tie a tie?: Yes Pick a lock?: Yes Cook?: Yes, average cooking skills

Physical Appearance & Characteristics

Faceclaim: Aiysha Hart Eye colour: Brown Hair colour: Brown Hair type/style/length: Mid-length, fairly straight, often pulled back in a mid-high ponytail or bun due to the nature of her work Glasses/contacts?: None, though has been thinking about looking into glasses to help with some computer eye strain at work Dominant hand: Right Height: 173cm Weight: 54kg Build: Slender with slight muscle definition Exercise habits: Running at least three times a week when she can fit it in, occasional dumbbell lifting or leg workouts at home Skin tone: light tan Tattoos: None Piercings: Ears, first and second holes and cartilage on her right ear Marks/scars: Scar on her hand from a broken glass she’d thrown in anger, some slight marks on her hip and elbow from her first motorcycle accident when first learning as a Death Eater Clothing style: Fitted, slim pieces; often dark colors with some variety into white/dull greens blues and reds; dark jeans/pants and blouse-like shirts are the norm for work, though it’s often under a lab coat; dark jeans and less formal (though often still fitted) short-sleeved shirts or jumpers for casual wear. Has some pretty cool jackets tho. Not too adventurous, though her lifestyle doesn’t really require her to be. Hasn’t thought of branching out much style-wise in years. Jewelry: Minimal minus what she wears in her ears, mostly for lab reasons. Allergies: Shellfish (not deathly, but still unpleasant) Diet: Often consists of whatever you can find googling healthy 30-minute meals, as she’s been trying to stick to her promise to cook for herself more despite the busy and exhausting days she can often have. Seriously should just try meal-prepping. Physical ailments: None

Psychology

MBTI type: ESFJ-T Enneagram type: Type Eight; The Challenger Moral Alignment: Lawful Evil Temperament: Choleric Element: Fire Emotional stability: Unstable Introvert or Extrovert?: Extrovert Obsession(s): Acceptance, Money, Order Compulsion(s): Literally every emotional outburst, including but not limited to yelling, crying, and throwing things Phobia(s): Heights Addiction(s): None Drug use: None Alcohol use: Fair amount Prone to violence?: Not always physical violence (mostly to avoid being kicked from work) but still yes Prone to crying?: Absolutely Believe in love at first sight?: No, but can care/love someone quickly and easily if her emotions are in it

Mannerisms

Accent: English, London dialect Speech quirks: None Hobbies: Journaling Habits: Leaving the lights on, clenching her teeth when frustrated Nervous ticks: Clenching fists Drives/motivations: Acceptance, money, power, keeping balance in the world, justice, blackmail/consequences Fears: Losing her credibility as a forensic scientist Sense of humour?: Witty, dry, often sarcastic or mocking Do they curse often?: Fuck yeah

Favourites

Animal: Tiger Beverage: Green tea Book: Circe by Madeline Miller Colour: Green Food: Pho Flower: Hyacinth Gem: Moonstone Mode of transportation: Motorcycle (only rides for Death Eater purposes but still enjoys it the most) Scent: Citrus Sport: Rugby Weather: Sunny with a slight breeze Vacation destination: Ibiza

Attitudes

Greatest dream: Being as wealthy and respected as her family once was/regaining the integrity she’s lost (what she would say vs what she subconsciously/truly dreams) Greatest fear: Having her reputation/career/life ruined by the Death Eaters Most at ease when: Never Least as ease when: Always Worst possible thing that could happen: Operation Auror discovers who she’s really working for Biggest achievement: Her degree Biggest regret: Lying to the Sacred 28

[cissas]

DARK CORE PERSONALITY:                                                                                  12.89% Lighter than the average person. VIRTUE ANALYSIS:

                              Corruption ○ ○ ○ ○ ○  INTEGRITY ○ ○ ○ ● ○ Legalism

                       Foolishness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DISCERNMENT ● ○ ○ ○ ○ Judgmentalism

                                 Selfishness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ LOVE ○ ○ ● ○ ○ Enablement

                               Disregard ○ ○ ○ ○ ● RESPECT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Idolatry

                                   Pride ○ ○ ○ ○ ● HUMILITY ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Degradation

                           Slothfulness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DILIGENCE ● ○ ○ ○ ○ Workaholism

                     Licentiousness ○ ○ ● ○ ○ TEMPERANCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Strictness

                          Cowardice ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ COURAGE ○ ○ ○ ● ○ Foolhardiness

[penumbra-rp]

PLOT DROP.

It begins with a teenager and the weight of a moral-grinding truth. With learning too much whilst too young. Of not knowing how to tell right from wrong and wrong from right, the spinning needle of a compass that never settles. Regulus Black steps into the shadows that host all sorts of nefarious activities and panics when he can’t back out. He unravels secrets until the fabric of his life seems to fall apart in his hands. Scared and alone, unable to risk speaking to those he loves about it, he sends four anonymous warning texts from a burner phone. He’s clever, more than most assume, and chooses the recipients carefully.

[ SENT Monday 10th June 2019 ]

To Alastor: unless you’re willing to risk losing your life, i’d stop investigating the dungeon

To Andromeda: get out like sirius did

To Daisy: there’s a snake on your team, be careful

To Maya: you could work anywhere. quit before it’s too late

[ Tuesday 11th June 2019 ]

The next day, Orion and Walburga Black call the police and inform them that Regulus -- their darling boy, their angel -- didn’t come home last night and hasn’t been heard from since the previous morning. The news trickles from family to Sacred 28, from Sacred 28 to the press. The Daily Prophet is the first to break the story online, notifications buzzing on phones across the city: HOUSE OF BLACK HEIR MISSING.

[ Thursday 13th June 2019 ]

Operation Auror have been put in charge of investigating Regulus’ disappearance. Volunteers were gathered for search parties in three locations with the hope that some sort of clue would be found to give them insight into what happened to Regulus.

Team One Location: 12 Grimmauld Place and the surrounding neighbourhood. Lead by: Daisy Searcher Pairs: Daisy & Bellatrix; Rabastan & Narcissa

Team Two Location: Hampstead Heath Park, the last known location Regulus’ phone sent a text from. Lead by: Alastor Searcher Pairs: Alastor & Marlene; Maya & Andromeda

Team Three Location: Knockturn Alley, where Regulus’ car was found parked. Lead by: Emma Searcher Pairs: Emma & Alecto; Lucius & Ted

Please set all threads between the dates of 10th June and 14th June.

[penumbra-rp]

                 The Disappearance. A musical postlude.

                                                          L I S T E N

[penumbra-rp]

VIRTUE BALANCE CONTINUUM.  

Nothing in Penumbra is black and white. What appears to be good or bad on the surface is always so much more. The virtues in bold are considered positive traits, but too much of them can turn to the extreme. Deficiency of the virtues are on the left and excess on the right ( you can use ● as a marker ).

                                Corruption ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ INTEGRITY ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Legalism

Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power vs. excessive adherence to law or formula.

                         Foolishness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DISCERNMENT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Judgmentalism

Lack of good sense or judgement vs. a tendency to judge harshly.

                                   Selfishness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ LOVE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Enablement

Self-serving lack of consideration for other people vs. the action of giving someone the authority or means to do something.

                                 Disregard ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ RESPECT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Idolatry

The action of paying no attention to someone vs. extreme admiration, love, or reverence for someone.

                                   Pride ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ HUMILITY ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Degradation

A feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements vs. treating or regarding oneself with contempt or disrespect.

                             Slothfulness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DILIGENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Workaholism

Laziness vs. a compulsion to work excessively hard and long hours.

                       Licentiousness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ TEMPERANCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Strictness

Promiscuous and unprincipled tendencies vs. demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.

                            Cowardice ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ COURAGE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Foolhardiness

Lack of bravery vs. being recklessly bold or brash.

DARK CORE PERSONALITY QUIZ.  

The dark core of personality is the specific way in which dark traits arise within each person, often representing the placing of goals or interests over others.

[penumbra-rp]

PLOT DROP.

There’s only way to be rid of a rat -- extermination. This was always part of his plan, in the end. The disappearance? A mere distraction. The ransom? A carefully orchestrated goose chase. But the fate of the young Black heir was sealed the moment he made the fatal mistake of not covering his digital tracks. 

His orders are simple: Kill Regulus Black. 

[ Sunday 16th June ]

1:00 AM: The deadline passes, the ransom demand unadhered to fully as planned -- thanks to Lucius. [ Emma & Rabastan ] know the consequences of opposing Riddle, and see his orders through, lest his next one be to get rid of them. It is Rabastan that delivers the life-ending blow to young Regulus, watching the lights leave dark eyes. Then, Emma must utilize her forensics knowledge to not only clear the scene of evidence and traces of their presence, but plant false evidence onto the body for the authorities (laughably, likely herself) to uncover.

3:00 AM: Spilled hospital-grade canteen coffee hits the ground. A woman in scrubs releases a blood-curdling scream into the night, the body of Regulus Black discovered. The location -- the car park of St. Mungo’s Hospital. [ Andromeda ] is on shift and, once police tape barricades the area, she is asked to confirm his identity.

11:00 PM: Official statements, written by [ Daisy ] on behalf of the police and [ Bellatrix ] on behalf of her family, announcing the tragedy of Regulus’ death are issued to the press and the story is swiftly published by the Daily Prophet, the young heir’s face plastered on every newspaper cover and website homepage under the Triple M brand at [ Lucius’ ] request. The post-mortem team confirm that his death was caused by murder.

[ Monday 17th June ]

The investigation into the murder of Regulus Black begins. Operation Auror spends the day discussing potential suspects, gathered around a table littered with photos of those who may have a motive. A lack of evidence proving that anyone from the Order of the Phoenix is actually involved is pointed out by [ Alastor ], keen to lead them away from a scent that was false all along and focus on those more likely to be guilty, leading the team to expand their search.

The House of Black and all other Sacred 28 businesses make the decision to close their headquarters for the day as a show of respect to the young life lost. Tributes pour in, flowers filling the pavement outside the House of Black’s London office. [ Lucius ] uses his multimedia platforms to release a video appealing to the public for any information on the Black family’s behalf.

[ Tuesday 18th June ]

The following suspects are located and taken in for questioning by Operation Auror: 

Sirius Black, the estranged brother of Regulus, rumoured to potentially be involved in the Order of the Phoenix. His motive includes frayed family connections, a history of unruly behaviour, and a not-so-subtle angry tip-off from his father.

[ Bellatrix ], a cousin of Regulus. Her motive includes the fact that, as Regulus’ eldest cousin, and due to Sirius being denied access to the family fortune, she is legally likely to gain what Regulus would have inherited upon his parents’ deaths

Evan Rosier, a distant, non-blood-related relative of Regulus. Regulus was found with a ticket stub for The Dungeon’s cloakroom in one of his pockets. Evan advises that he does not keep tabs on who visited the nightclub and refrains from answering any further questions without a lawyer present.

[ Wednesday 19th June ]

The Dungeon nightclub is inspected by Operation Auror one hour before opening, headed up by [ Alastor ] who takes great satisfaction in being able to investigate the venue. The team consequently turn up empty-handed apart from the club CCTV which gets sent for visual analysis. The club remains closed until further notice, ruining a number of weekend plans ( as pointed out by The Daily Prophet FlooNet account ).

[ Thursday 20th June ]

The following suspects are located and taken in for questioning by Operation Auror: 

[ Amycus ], in the same social society as Regulus. Known by the police for his aggressive behaviour. Posted a video on FlooNet last month in which he claimed that he would kill Regulus for cheating in a drag race between the two of them -- which Amycus lost.

[ Andromeda ], a cousin of Regulus. She is rumoured to have distanced herself from the family over the past few years, her presence away from the public eye noted by investigators. Her motive is unknown but some suspicion arises at the coincidence of Regulus’ body being found at her place of work.

[ Narcissa ], a cousin of Regulus. Her motive is also unknown but, given tensions in the family, interviewing her may provide better insight into currently confusing dynamics and unanswered questions.

[ Friday 21st June ]

[ Maya ] announces on FlooNet that the new House of Black men’s clothing collection, which will replace the one destroyed by the Order of the Phoenix, will be named Regulus in his memory, with two-thirds of all proceeds going to charity.

[ Monday 24th June ]

Operation Auror visits the homes of those who may have more information on Regulus and, in an attempt to learn more about the Order of the Phoenix, speak to The Quibbler who have criticised the protest group on multiple occasions -- as well as, interestingly, the Sacred 28.

[ Rabastan ], in the same social society as Regulus. Was seen on CCTV at The Dungeon on a “date” with Alecto the same night as Regulus. Is soothed by the fact that he is aware of who Riddle had Emma frame with the false evidence.

[ Alecto ] in the same social society as Regulus. Was seen on CCTV at The Dungeon on a “date” with Rabastan the same night as Regulus. 

Xenophilius Lovegood, known to vocally oppose the Order and the Sacred 28 through The Quibbler.

[ Ted ], known to vocally oppose the Order and the Sacred 28 through The Quibbler.

[ Emma ] watches on as the forensic evidence she planted on the body begins to reveal the framed murderer’s identity...

Please set threads between the dates of 16th June and 24th June.