#why give your oc a dark phoenix feather or some other mystery core when you could give them an interesting wand wood instead
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the bad luck trio
Ruby = blackthorn and dragon heartstring, = ‘straif’, Halloween (The inevitability of death, protection, revenge, strife and war, balance between light and darkness, long associated with witches’ wands and staffs and witches and heretics were burned on blackthorn pyres, seen as sinister from Christianity, spines can cause septic wounds but the berries are edible and sweetest after a hard frost)
Tom = yew and phoenix feather, = ‘iodhadh’, winter solstice (divination, death and rebirth, graveyards, the Christian Church, the oldest trees in Britain, can be thousands of years old since they can regenerate themselves and are practically immortal, every part of the tree is poisonous, used to make medieval English and Scottish longbows)
Harry = holly and phoenix feather, = ‘tinne’, summer solstice (also has Christian symbolism - ‘crown of thorns’, protection, sacrifice, hope, the spiny leaves act as mini-conductors which protect the tree from lightning and believed to ward off evil spirits, berries are poisonous to humans but not birds)
“”It is almost impossible to cut lengths of Blackthorn bare-handed without pricking oneself and shedding blood… Quite often there will be patches of red or deep orange areas, which look almost like natural blood-stains.”
“ Like Yew and Blackthorn (both also known for their protective qualities) Holly timber is very dense and difficult to manipulate…. . The bark of Holly is a lovely, waxy, deep green and its heartwood ranges from light cream to pale gold, and occasionally olive green. When the bark is left un-removed but polished it has a metallic appearance making it even lovelier to handle and admire.”
#was so obsessed with their wand woods and the symbolisms while drafting RFMD#wood folklore/mythology is so cool#from the notes of sk1#why give your oc a dark phoenix feather or some other mystery core when you could give them an interesting wand wood instead#loreposting#rfmd#tales from the notes app
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Hydra Cassiopeia Black
Hello!
This is my Harry Potter OC for role-playing. So, if you want to role-play with me and agree with the rules, feel free to send me an e-mail at:
Here are the rules;
I don't ask for much only a few things:
1 - I play your crush, you play mine. (I'm very flexible with love interests, if our characters have the same crush, no problem, I can always change mine.)
2 - No text talk.
3 - No one liners. (I write in long paragraphs.)
~Paragraph type RP = 3 or more paragraphs of stuff for each side. I don't do one liners, unless under very specific circumstances. And if I like you.
I don't like most people here. :P
~Storyline, please!
No plotless, pointless RP's with a summary that could read: 'I-met-my-crush-on-accident-cause-we're-meant-to-be.' No -spray- Bad role-players! I don't care if you have a lemon every 10 minutes, just... Don't give me sappy romance without a reason.
~Proper spelling, grammar, blah blah blah.
Mistakes? If they're far and few between, (and legible, of course) then who cares? I certainly don't.
UNLESS
~You contact me with a message that says: "hai, want to rp wt me? i just luv _ so much so i want blah blah blah." I HATE that. (You're all supposed to be 13, learn your damn capitals!) And if I can't even stand your message, why on Earth would I want to keep RPing you? I'm in enriched English, so... just, y'know, indulge me. Just a little bit.
4 - I DON'T CARE if you curse, do lemons, or anything of that nature, I actually enjoy it. :)
5 - I prefer to role-play over e-mail.
6 - Mary Sue characters; they're awesome. You can't be too sue-ish with me... Unless your OC's a hot, intelligent, tall, skinny babe/superchick with a DD chest, who, conveniently, can use magic without wands. Then you're kinda pushing it. I mean, throw a few ugly scars in there or something, and I'll pretend their real flaws, mkay? (Moral of the rule, kiddies is that Zen = balance = flaws = perfections = happy me and happy you.)
7 - I accept original plot. (I actually like time-traveling plots.)
|| Hydra’s Basic Information ||
‘‘what’s to be gained from keeping the heaviest of treasures behind your teeth?’’ - Full name: Hydra Cassiopeia Black
- Nicknames: Cass (by friends and family), Black (by others).
- Born: 13th March
- Blood Status: Pure-blood
- Age: (depends on what Hogwarts year we are role-playing)
- (Birth) Sing: Pisces
|| Personality And Traits ||
‘‘make room for small, fragile things, even with bones like cement and a leaden heart.’’
- Personality Type: Mysterious, self-contained.
Her characteristics profile exhibits loads of charm and a very easygoing attitude. Hydra is not bothered by restrictions, as long as she has the right to dream and live her own life. Radical opinions do not stimulate her at all, nor do insults make her agitated. Very few things compel Hydra to lose her temper. When she does get angry, it is better to stay away.
Hydra can give the most sarcastic comments, be extremely rude and lash you with a scathing tongue. The best part is that the anger seldom lasts long and she will be her usual placid self again. When she sees the world, her eyes seem to be covered with rose-colored spectacles. Hydra lives in the world of her own, even when she is completely aware of the rough side of life. In her world, everyone is good and everything is beautiful. She has a very sharp memory and tends to remember the minutest of details.
When describing Hydra’s personality, one of the basic traits that come in mind is her soothing stability. Even in the worst of storms, she will never panic and will maintain her poise. Hydra has a good intuition and if she tells you not to go out of the house on a particular day, it is better to stay indoors. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and represents death and eternity. It has a blend of the qualities of all the other zodiacs. It is because of this fusion that it becomes very difficult to truly understand Hydra.
She is a great organizer and pays attention to details, has a fair and detached judgment, is sympathetic and moody, displays honesty and kindness, loves people and attention and is analytical. At the same time, she talks very quickly and expertly, is passive and stubborn, can know your deepest secrets, shows dedication to duty and overflows with optimism, innocence, and zeal.
Hydra likes to argue, loves nature and holds fierce ambitions. She is deeply interested in music and art, has great wisdom and is very compassionate towards the weak. She loves to help people in distress and utilizes most of her energy doing this only. You will never know when Hydra is profoundly hurt. She hides her deepest emotions behind a veil of humor. The humor may be warm and innocent or cold and ruthless. However, it is sure to be a mask for some other emotion, more often than not.
Laughter is her best cover and she will use it wisely. Hydra has compassion for the sick and even tries to understand the feelings of the lonely. Even those who are weak by choice will get her shoulder to cry on. She never judges people and accepts them just as they are. She knows all your vices and virtues, understands them and will still be there if you need her. Hydra wants to help everyone; still most of the people fail to understand her sensitivity. She absorbs the positive as well as the negative vibrations around her.
Very often, she buries her own dreams to see her loved ones realizing their ambitions. One quality of Hydra that is very annoying is that she hates to answer questions in a simple 'Yes' or 'No'. Mostly, the answer will be a 'Maybe'. Still, she cares and she lets you know that. Hydra is much stronger and wiser than most of the other people her age, she only has yet to realize it. The moment she struggles against the tide, you know she will reach the shore before anyone else.
- Vice(s): Difficulties in coping with death, reckless disregard for personal safety.
- Virtue(s): Charismatic and mystifying, wild, active, doer, creative, passionate, strong, loyal, tender.
- Annoying trait(s): Emotional and sensitive, prone to wistfulness, has mood swings, inflexible, unpredictable.
- Endearing trait(s): Intuitive, empathic, not interested in material things, has a sharp memory, optimistic, strong-willed.
|| Biological Information ||
‘‘at times your body is simply a prison laid in gold.’’
- Species: Human/Which
- Gender: Female
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Steel
- Skin Color: Fair
- Accent: English
- Note: Hydra is an exceptionally beautiful girl who was said to look like "a vision of the good spirits in flesh, though they themselves would fear her". She has long dark hair, strong shoulders, and intelligent, piercing, silver eyes. Hydra has a soft, silken voice and is never seen grinning, though she produces disarmingly subdued smiles.
|| Psychology Of Hydra ||
‘‘soothe what you can, fight what you can’t.’’
Hydra is both capable and quick-witted: traits which she can use to be charming or to cut someone up verbally -- which she will not hesitate to do, if the situation calls for it. It is to Hydra's eternal irritation that, had she been born a man, it would have been much easier for her to achieve power in the world. She is easily bored by those of lesser intelligence and often assumes a somewhat imperious manner. She has become accustomed, after all, to being served. Ultimately Hydra is a pragmatist and when she speaks she should always strain to make it plainly obvious that what she is saying is the clearest, most intelligent path to take.
Hydra puts forward an air of confidence and competence mixed with majesty and grace. She does not use her feminine wiles to her advantage -- not because she does not possess them, but simply because it does not occur to her. She uses her intelligence far more readily, as it was how her father raised her. She is direct and often pointed in her manner without being overbearing, until annoyance or irritation wears at her patience.
|| Background ||
‘‘decey will feed the bloom.’’
She was born to Arcturus Black (OC) and Selena Black (OC/née Carrow) as the only child. Unlike her parents, she was immediately sorted into Ravenclaw when she turned 11 and attended the Sorting ceremony at Hogwarts. She was tomboyish in some ways, but at the same time, she inherited her father's skills and mannerisms. According to her father, as a child, she acted as if she were the undisputed monarch of the whole world. She never joined the local children in play. Instead, she read a lot, followed her mother around like a shadow about the gardens, and practiced spells and hexes.
From a young age, Hydra has shown particular adoration towards birds. So, her father gave her a gift for her eight birthday: the common kestrel that she named Hades.
|| Magical Characteristics ||
‘‘you are a quiet god, and your hunger is carnivorous.’’
- Wand/Material Information:
- Wood: Holly
- Core: Thestral tail hair.
- Length: 12¾”
-Note: The handle design mimics creeping vines and melds with the rest of the wand.
- Characteristics: Unyielding
-Note: Holly is one of the rarer kinds of wand woods; traditionally considered protective, it works most happily for those who may need help overcoming a tendency to anger and impetuosity. At the same time, holly wands often choose owners who are engaged in some dangerous and often spiritual quest. Holly is one of those woods that varies most dramatically in performance depending on the wand core, and it is a notoriously difficult wood to team with phoenix feather, as the wood's volatility conflicts strangely with the phoenix's detachment. In the unusual event of such a pairing finding its ideal match, however, nothing and nobody should stand in their way.
- Patronus: Hawk (Those with the hawk Patronus are dangerously intelligent, noting every detail of what is around them. They are great observers as well as being magnificent hunters, this meaning they have both sides of the coin covered. They can come up with an idea, plan it out, and execute it perfectly. They are extreme perfectionists, wanting everything to be just as they see it. If it isn’t, they feel trapped, which can cause them to become incredibly emotional. The most common house for a hawk Patronus is Ravenclaw.)
- Favorite Spell(s): Incendio (The Fire-Making Spell (Incendio) is the incantation of a spell that set things alight).
- Occlumency or Legilimency: While she was trained very well in both, after the harsh training she reaches heights ratings in Occlumency. She was so good with her mental shield that not even her father, who is high ranking in Legilmency could breach her mental barrier.
- Owl/Pet: None. The common kestrel Hades.
- Amortentia: Chocolate, honey, and smell of the petrichor.
- Favorite Magical Animal/s: Dragons/Hungarian Horntail
- Registered Animagus Y/N: Yes (registered), Hawke.
|| Extra Information ||
‘‘nothing can stay.’’
- Her favorite color: Purple
- Her father’s profession: A Curse-Breaker
- Her favorite flower is: any type of drosera family.
- Her favorite food: Chocolate
- Her song: SVRCINA - Meet Me On The Battlefield
- Prophecy about Hydra: "Your coming has been foretold... You are part of the culmination. But not the end of it. You shall show the way, the path that must be taken, the realigning of old truths no longer valid. Yours is not the hand, but your very existence provides necessary instruction."
- Crush: Depends on the role-play. - Ravenclaw Profile
- Necromancer Profile
- Her quotes:
"There's nothing I can't do."
"You can take anything if you want it enough."
"They want to get to know me too."
"I never try."
"The kid was raised by wolves; until she killed them and ate them all…"
"How things begin isn't nearly as important as how they end."
"Nothing in this universe happens just once, nothing; infinity goes in both directions. There is no unique event, no singular moment. It means you'll get another chance."
"Why do I always feel like you're abducting me?"
"You could warn me when I do something stupid. Blink once for bad, twice for good."
"My parents thought they were naming me something unique, but really they just signed me up for a life with misspelled, mispronounced, never finding on a muggle coke bottle name."
"Know one thing... I am not afraid."
"Who says I'm running away from anything? Maybe I'm running towards something."
"Never start a fight - but always finish it."
|| Hydra’s Letter ||
"Dear cousin,
mother is saying again that I’m not eating enough. I’m trying, I really am. But lately, my sickness got only worse. Even that muggle Belgium chocolate you sent lost its taste under my tongue. My nights are also restless, the pain keeps me awake most of the time and rest is left for nightmares. Father doesn’t seem concerned, though, he says that I should be proud to have such pure affliction of the blood – he said that only a few of us can have such a burden. I have my doubts. Still, he wants me to continue with my training more vigorously than before. That being said, I will probably be prevented to meet you at our ancestral home.
Sometimes I wish to be free as you. Other days I just want to make everyone proud. Dead end. Nevertheless, you are the only one that I can bother with this matter. I hope to see you soon either way.
With much love,
Hydra C. Black"
And there it is. This is my OC. Feel free to message me if you wish to role-play with me. I love you all. <3 - NovaUrsa
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