HOLMES, Simon Oliver

[Simon Oliver Holmes]

♠ Name:

simon oliver holmes

♠ Blood:

pure

♠ Age & Year:

eighteen & eighth

♠ Gender:

wizard

♠ Best Subject:

defense against the dark arts

♠ Worst Subject:

care for magical creatures

♠ Classes:

defense against the dark arts
charms
potions
care for magical creatures
divination

♠ Appearance:

Black, silky locks sweep across a milky white complexion. Deep black robes fall against a tall, slender body, lazily arched against the side of an aged tree, arms crossed. Dark eyes obscured, long nose elegantly pointing downward, upper lip curled as if enjoying his own private joke. Simon Oliver Holmes is no classic beauty, true, but in the musky heat of a warm fall day, Mr. Holmes appears to fit the role of mysterious, romantic perfection.

The eighteen year old keeps a simple wardrobe - blacks and whites, no color in his closet; mostly button-downs, slacks, clothes that give Simon the appearance of relaxing after having done something particularly important. While he declines from spending the majority of his day in front of a mirror, Simon takes pride in his dress, sleeves meticulously rolled up into the perfect, carefree position.

More striking than his natural beauty and stylish dress, however, is the air of aloofness that permeates Simon's existence. The way he lounges listlessly back in his chair, waves his wand with a bored ease, breaks into a small, knowing smile for no apparent reason. Simon attracts girls with his passing glances of casual interest, creates foes with a quiet, careless comment of disdain.

To those who have not broken Simon's seemingly impenetrable surface, he appears quite a mystery indeed.

♠ Personality:

On the surface, Simon's a troubled youth with an intolerance for authority. He's frequently found lounging in the back of class, squinting at the ceiling as if he's trying to come up with a list of situations worse than being in class and having a rather bad go at it. He's often in trouble. Although Simon's never been the star student, he has a sharp wit when it comes to rescuing himself and others from sticky situations. It supposedly comes with being a brother, the ability to protect and persevere.

Simon's particularly outgoing, but not through his speech. After all, 70% of communication is nonverbal, right? Simon betrays his emotions through his face, his eyes, his movements. He openly displays affection and disdain, but through a squeeze of the hand here, an arch of an eyebrow there. In general, his comments are quiet and concise. However, when Simon does speak, his words are witty and purposeful. His simultaneous air of interest and disdain wins him many admirers and many enemies.

Once someone gets to know Simon, once they look past his tarnished permanent record, his questionable relations with a number of women, and his often cruel and sarcastic tongue, they do find a loyal friend. Yes, Simon does actually care about other people... just don't let him know, okay? It's more for your safety than his. If Simon really likes someone, he will work hard to keep them happy, provided that they treat him well in return. (A boy with a problem with authority doesn't like getting told what to do.... by anyone... and doesn't take crap from nobody!) For the people Simon cares about the most, he will do anything. And anyone that attempts to compromise their happiness will be annihilated in the crossfire.

But how do you know when you've reached that spot in his heart? And will anyone dare venture that far?

♠ History:

Simon has a younger (sixteen or seventeen year old) sister, who I'd like to play as well. I also like the idea of him being in Confidance, even though it's a fairly full house, because I like him being a bit depraved on the outside but an against-his-will good guy on the inside.

♠ Ten Characteristics:

vengeful <BUT> loyal
sarcastic <BUT> humorous
disdainful <BUT> caring
lazy <BUT> passionate
independent <BUT> flirtacious