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FULL NAME: Theodore Callistus Nott.
NICKNAMES(S): None. He does not tolerate nicknames.
AGE: 17. 18.
BIRTHDATE: November 2, 1979.
SEX: Male.
BIRTHPLACE: the Nott Estate, St. Agnes, Cornwall.
FAMILY:
Alphonse Nott - father (b. January 1, 1930, Slytherin 1941-1948) Theodore’s father is most infamous in the wizarding world for his involvement with the Death Eaters, though for Theodore, his father is merely his father, and a person, not a shadowy figure and a dark mask. Nevertheless, Alphonse has always been a somewhat distant figure in Theodore’s life, spending more time managing the family’s financial assets and working with Gringotts than at home with his son. Theodore was instead raised by a nanny who was severe, making his somewhat more mild-mannered father seem like a breath of fresh air during his childhood. Alphonse has a commanding presence in a room, and Theodore has always had great respect and admiration for his father, who despite his involvements with the Dark Lord appears sophisticated, wise, and composed (as opposed to psychopathic).

Alphonse is always dispensing advice to Theodore, whether it be about girls, what courses to take, or the paths he must choose in life. He seems to have lived long enough to know these sort of things, so Theodore usually trusts his father’s advice as well. Though his father was always loving towards him (in a very subtle sort of way), he still finds himself intimidated by the man and has difficulty disagreeing with him openly on any matter. His greatest fear, possibly, is failing in his father’s eyes. This causes him to be conflicted at times, as he doesn’t agree with Alphonse on all matters. He’s known since he was a young boy that his father is involved with Lord Voldemort, but it’s not a topic he’s exactly willing to discuss, whether it be with his father or his peers. His father refers vaguely to the Dark Lord and his followers, always saying too little for Theodore to be entirely certain what is going on, but to get a good idea.

Mireille Marise Nott (née Wilkes) - mother (b. June 19, 1956, d. August 2, 1980, Ravenclaw 1967-1974) Although Theodore does not know very much about his mother, he has always considered himself much closer to her than to his father. Mireille Nott (born Wilkes - her brother was the Wilkes killed by Aurors the year that Voldemort fell) was a peculiar sort of woman, and a peculiar sort of choice for a wife by someone like Alphonse Nott. Significantly his junior, she was a pureblooded girl, but had always been the black sheep of her family. The middle of three children, her older sister and younger brother had already filled the shoes of the two stereotypical roles within a pureblooded family, that is the chivalrous, Dark Arts-minded boy, and the pretty, proper girl who loves pretty dresses and follows the boys about, simpering. Without a set role in her family, Mireille “strayed” somewhat from the traditional mold of a pureblooded girl. She was always described as very bright, and was small and pretty, but did not take to social activities such as parties and Quidditch. Instead, she preferred to read and stay indoors. Her somewhat unusual demeanor was handed down to her son despite her death, and it was from her that he inherited both a somewhat anti-social nature and his quick wit (his father has never been much of a joker).

In her short time as a mother, Mireille was extremely happy, and she loved Theodore very much, more than she loved her father, or any other person, likely. He was one of the few things that brought her true joy, with her husband frequently traveling, a set of parents who thought the effort to cure her mental illness futile, and a brother who loved her but could never seem to afford much time for her. She saw her baby boy as her sole virtue in the world. Though Theodore does not know this (neither his father nor his grandfather has ever cared much to tell him very much about her), it is suffice to say that he idolizes his mother. He never says so, but he earnestly feels that his life would have been a happy one had his mother lived. Of course, this is a gross misconception, as his mother did have problems and dealing with a depressed mother and absent father would have probably been more difficult than dealing with a dead mother and an absent father, but Theodore is largely unaware of his mother’s mental illness, and wishes frequently that she were alive. He keeps her picture on his nightstand, and those who know him best will likely tell you that the times when he is in a “mood” or a “funk” directly coincide with the times that he is most missing his mother, though it is difficult to say whether Theodore has moods because he misses his mother or misses his mother because he’s in a mood.

Julian Wilkes - maternal grandfather (b. 1928, Slytherin 1939-1946) With his paternal grandfather dead, Theodore’s maternal grandfather is the only one he knows, and though the two aren’t very close, Theodore tends to see his maternal grandfather as a better example of a parent than his father is, as unlike Alphonse, Julian openly expresses affection for those in his family frequently. Compared to the average conception of familial love, he still seems quite reserved, but Theodore has received hugs and been told that he was loved by his grandfather. The Wilkes family originally made its wealth in the eighteenth century smuggling Welsh Green products from Wales - suffice to say, their heyday is long since passed. Julian pressured his second daughter to marry a much older man for his wealth, hoping that it would increase his family’s assets and prestige. In other words - Julian Wilkes tries far too hard.

Elizabeth Wilkes (née Stephens) - maternal grandmother (b. 1931, Slytherin 1943-1950) The most caring person in Theodore’s life by far has been his maternal grandmother, who has always seen it as her duty to look after her only grandchild. She’s frequently inviting him over for holidays and suppers, hoping that if she can see some more of him, she’ll start to see the similarities between her two dead children. Theodore finds his grandmother something of a nuisance and tries to avoid her hugs and her coddling, however, deep down inside some cobwebbed part of his soul, he appreciates that she actually cares for him and wishes to see her more often. What’s more, Elizabeth has had a strong influence on Theodore, whether either of them realizes it or not. She has always been the force that tried to keep Theodore out of the Dark Lord’s service and blood purity politics in general. Since the loss of two of her children, she has developed a bitter taste in her mouth where the Dark Lord is concerned. While she may agree that purebloods are superior to Muggleborns and halfbloods, she finds the methods he uses extreme, and resents him for sacrificing her son to a cause she sees as useless.

Beatrice Selwyn (née Wilkes) - maternal aunt (b. 1953, Slytherin 1964-1971) Mireille Nott’s elder sister by three years, Theodore’s aunt Beatrice is the sole Wilkes child still alive and well. Haughty, resentful, and bitter, she dislikes her nephew because he is what she will never attain - after more than thirty years of marriage to Arthur Selwyn (older brother to the Death Eater Selwyn, a financial contributor to and supporter of the Death Eaters, but most definitely unmarked), she still hasn’t been able to become pregnant and have a child. Throughout her youth, she believed that her sole purpose as a pureblooded woman was to give birth to more pureblooded children, whom she would love and raise in conservative values. Therefore, her state of barrenness as not just robbed her of the laughter of children, but her entire life’s purpose. While this explains her bitchy attitude, it doesn’t really make her any more likeable.

Ferdinand Wilkes - maternal uncle (b. September 29, 1959 d. November 20, 1980, Slytherin 1971-1978) The youngest of the Wilkes children, Ferdinand was something of a golden boy during his life - charming, handsome, and well-liked by almost everyone who knew him. Elizabeth tends to draw parallels between Ferdinand and Theodore (somewhat erroneously, as the two couldn’t be more different if they tried, but people allow her the comfort of thinking she sees her son in her grandson). At the tender age of nineteen, he decided to join the Death Eaters along with his childhood friend, Evan Rosier. Not a particularly blood-thirsty or ruthless person (in fact, Ferdinand was thought of as unusually kind for a Slytherin), he took the Dark Mark believing that what he was doing would bring honour and glory to his family, somewhat under the encouragement of his brother-in-law (Theodore’s father).

His death at the hands of Aurors in a botched mission for Lord Voldemort left a gaping hole in the Wilkes family and began to change their views towards blood purity. Neither of his parents saw Ferdinand’s somewhat death as heroic or a sacrifice for the good of wizardkind. Instead, they were disgusted at the waste of life perpetuated by the Dark Lord and began to turn away from him and his methods. Subtly, they tried to impress this view upon Theodore, which in part allowed him to break away from what his father had taught him.

As Theodore’s father is quite old and an only child, most other family members by the name of ‘Nott’ are all dead, leaving Theodore cousinless. While he was always taught about the Nott family history and Nott family values, he actually knows many more Wilkeses, with the exception of his father and grandfather, who had retired to France and died when Theodore was thirteen.
BLOODLINE: Theodore’s blood is about as pure as it comes, which means that it’s probably mostly fabricated and inbred, but he doesn’t like to think about that very much. He merely concentrates on the respect it gains him from his fellow Slytherins.
FAMILIAR: Never much of an animal person, Theodore has only one “pet,” an owl used for delivering letters. His name is Vladimir and was given to him as a gift for his eleventh birthday by his father.
WAND: chestnut, 14 ¼ inches, pliable, core of phoenix feather. An Ollivander wand, particularly good for the more complex variations of transfiguration.



HOUSE AND YEAR: Slytherin seventh year, set to leave school in 1998.
PERFORMANCE: Theodore’s a fairly good student, earning mostly Es in the courses he cares about. However, he tends to work under potential, being somewhat lazy and not particularly inclined to academia. While he likes to read, he finds schoolwork tiring. His father’s influence and iron-fisted insistence that he succeed in school is enough make sure that he performs “well enough,” but he’s far from one of the best students in his year.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: None.
ALIGNMENT: He remains neutral.
VIEW ON BLOOD STATUS: It is safe to say that Theodore ardently avoids the topic of Voldemort and associated affiliations like the proverbial plague. The boy was undeniably raised to sympathise the Dark Lord and is not afraid to tell you so. His father detests Muggles and Muggleborns, and whole-heartedly believes that they are lesser than pureblooded wizards. This was a belief that Theodore himself shared up until he arrived at Hogwarts, where he was, quite unfortunately, confronted with the truth. Close-minded as he can be when he does come to a conclusion about someone, Theodore is the sort of person who takes all factors available into account before reaching such a conclusion. Over a period of several years during his early time at Hogwarts, Theodore eventually came to accept that Muggleborns and halfbloods are no less than pureblood wizards in a process too lengthy and complicated to describe here. After all, it’s not hard to see that Hermione Granger is smarter than Gregory Goyle.

Having reached this conclusion, Theodore has wrestled with the issue of his affiliation for years, and has been forced to accept this: he hasn’t one. If pressed appropriately (and vigorously enough) by the proper person, he will confess that he does not, by any means agree with the Death Eaters, especially the violent tactics they use to attempt to gain control. However, he was also bred into family loyalty, and he knows that this-purity of blood and the genocide (more or less) of Muggleborns is something that his father truly, honestly believes in. Believes in enough to risk his life for. Like it or not, this matters deeply to Theodore, for part of his father’s sacrifice was to further him and the future generations. He has neither the desire nor the will to renounce everything that the man who raised him stands for.

In simplest terms: just because he isn’t pro-Voldemort doesn’t mean that he’s anti-Voldemort. And he doesn’t believe that anyone will be asking him to take sides anytime soon, and perhaps he’s right. His father isn’t the sort of man who’s disposed to making threats to the tune of “Join or be disowned..” But he wouldn’t ever dream of joining the Order of the Phoenix, so please renounce any ideas you might have of him being the “good” or “redeemed” Slytherin, or any sort of Order spy. He has no desire to risk his life to help out people that he doesn’t even know. Theodore’s number one priority always has been and always will be Theodore Nott.

There is also a logical bent to Theodore’s reluctance to pick a side or outright express any kind of feelings when it comes to blood purity or the situation in the wizarding world. Of course, at Hogwarts, the threat of the Carrows is enough to make all but the most revolutionary keep quiet about any kinds of objections they might have. However, Theodore is quite sure that Voldemort will not emerge from the war victorious. In part, he believes this because he knows that ‘Potter and his ilk’ won’t quit until they win. People aren’t going to live in oppression forever. Secondly, he’s very aware of who the Dark Lord’s supporters are. There are psychopaths like Fenrir Greyback (hardly the backbone of a stable society), power-hungry halfbloods like Severus Snape (you also can’t keep everything going on hypocrisy), and a few rare purebloods who truly believe like his father. However, the few rare purebloods are a dying breed and a crumbling institution. What Voldemort seeks to build his society on his falling apart at the seams. Theodore knows that this can’t last, and in a post-war society where Potter has won, he knows he’s much better off never having openly declared allegiance to Voldemort.



HEIGHT: 6’.
WEIGHT: 140 pounds.
HAIR: Dark brown, sometimes allowed to grow out past his ears. He has a tendency to forget that his hair exists, so at times it hangs messily about or sticks up when he runs his hands through it.
EYES: Grey.
MANNER OF DRESS: Theodore isn’t particularly concerned with his clothing, and it’s still his father who does most of the shopping for his robes and the like. However, he is very concerned with cleanliness and sharp appearances, so for an eighteen-year-old boy, he usually looks well-put together. His clothing is always clean and ironed, and he looks pressed and immaculate.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION: Although Theodore’s physical attractiveness is a point of debate, it is safe to say that he received what looks he has late in life. He was always an awkward, rabbity looking boy, with knobby knees, slightly impish teeth, and lips that looked too big for his face. He was small in size throughout most of his youth, and was most often overtowered by his classmates (namely Gregory Goyle, whom he was often seen lurking behind), and his weight was oft-described as “shrimpy,” making him a poor contender for the Slytherin Quidditch team. Puberty’s onset has yet to grace him with any height whatsoever, so he remains short, very thin, and could be described as “stringy.” Many boys who are small in stature would be described as having a “hidden strength,” and while many boys may be stronger than they appear, Theodore is not one of them. He is just as strong as he looks, which, to be honest, isn’t very strong at all. That is not to say that he is weak by any means, but merely that he is not and never has been much of a physical presence.

Though some have likened his appearance to that of a rabbit’s, Theodore’s face is not entirely unattractive, and this impression likely comes more from his tendency to twitch when he has pent up physical energy (which he often does) than from any one physical feature he has. He certainly does not seem it, but Theodore is quite a physical person and most of his emotions, including nervousness, boredom, and anxiety have physical manifestations such as jiggling of his leg and drumming of his fingers, which tend to annoy the people around him to no end. Most of the time, a quick, brisk walk helps alleviate these tensions, but his frustrations are also shown through his constant fingernail-biting, which has been his unbreakable bad habit since he was about eight.

He has grey eyes that are often somewhere between “piercing” and “trying to be piercing,” set evenly in his face, which is long and thin, with sharply chiseled cheekbones and a high forehead. His brow tends to be straight and well-shaped as well as flexible, Theodore is famous amongst his housemates for cocking an eyebrow when feeling almost any sort of emotion, and for his ability to make his eyebrows “dance.” He dislikes his lips, not so much their size as their actual shape, and tends to subconsciously bite them and suck them in, as if to draw attention away from them. Were he a girl, he would have confessed this insecurity to someone long ago, and would have been told that this, in fact, draws attention to his mouth, but as is, he is completely unaware that this makes his mouth more prominent. His hair is usually not interesting enough to take note of, being a “dull,” non-descript colour that refuses to be categorized as either black or brown.

Theodore is not particularly fond of his appearance, though as he is neither a girl nor Crabbe or Goyle, he thinks that to say that he hates it would be a dramatic overstatement. He is well-groomed and has very good hygiene, especially for a boy, but never was particularly fond of fashion or clothing. When not found in his school robes, his clothes are generally dark in color and more formal than those of most of his peers, that is, button down shirts and trousers. He does own a few miscellaneous articles of “un-Theodore” clothing such as t-shirts and a pair of jeans, but is rarely caught wearing them, because, really. Can you really see him wearing denim?
PB: Ben Silverstone.



ORIENTATION: In the ultra-conservative world of pureblood traditionalism, until he was in his mid-teens, Theodore wasn’t even aware that homosexuality even existed. He supposes he’d known it’s out there somewhere, but the thought makes him even more uncomfortable than does the thought of doing anything sexual with a girl. It’s safe to say that he’s a heterosexual, though barely that.
FRIENDS: Theodore’s true friends are few and far between. He has many acquaintances - most people in Slytherin house and many in his year either know him or know of him, but to most of them, he is an enigma. He gets along fairly well with the other students in his house, but it’s safe to say that he keeps to himself. He and Draco Malfoy have known each other since childhood and while their relationship isn’t exactly heart-warming, Theodore does feel as though Draco understands things about him that other people can’t. He is also somewhat fond of Blaise Zabini, though it would be difficult to say that they have a close relationship. They enjoy each other’s company, but Theodore is aware that Blaise is shrewd, unattached, and opportunistic, making him reluctant to share anything terribly deep and personal with Blaise. Though he would be loathe to admit it, the closest friendship he has is with Padma Patil, whose acquaintance he made in his sixth year over a mutual fondness for chess.
ENEMIES: He doesn’t actually have any enemies, or doesn’t consider himself to. There are merely people with whom he does not get along. For instance, he probably hates Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley as much as Malfoy does. He is merely less vocal about it. And he does hold a sore spot towards Malfoy for getting the prefect position when he didn’t, but… honestly, he’s trying not too hold it against him too much.
ROMANTIC HISTORY: Theodore has had all of one romantic relationship. The summer before his fifth year at Hogwarts, his father decided that it would be a good idea to take a family holiday to Nice (though he thought this was rather ridiculous - they could go to the shore perfectly fine at home in Cornwall). There, he met a sixteen-year-old American witch named Winifred Grey. She initiated a romantic relationship with him, and they snogged even though he can’t say he was extremely interested in her. It was mostly a matter of wanting experience. Though he did like Winifred, when they separated as their holidays ended, he couldn’t say he was extremely heartbroken.



ASTROLOGY: Scorpio (magnetic charisma, ambition, drive, a penetrating mind, curiosity, intensity of focus, emotional depth, consistency, persistence, willpower, and the potential for inner transformation and regeneration; negative traits include selfishness, obsessiveness, vindictiveness, hypersensitivity, ruthlessness, cynicism, an inability to understand the word "moderation," and jealousy. It is said that Scorpios embody both the best and the worst of all that are born under the stars, and that there are three kinds of Scorpios: wicked scorpions, cunning serpents, and saintly eagles. What each Scorpio becomes is entirely up to that Scorpio.).

What is said of Slytherins born under all other signs is doubly true of Slytherins born under Scorpio. (Or was it that what is said of Scorpios is doubly true of Scorpios sorted into Slytherin?) There is no middle ground here - these wizards can embody all that is the very best in the world... or all that is the very worst. They are heroes, or they are villains. They are attracted to the dark, twisted, and forbidden mysteries of the world from the day they are born, and only they can determine whether they will study the dark arts in order to oppose them, or to embrace them. However, as Scorpio is a sign of transformation and regeneration, it is not impossible for even the most evil of dark wizards to turn to the path of good... Scorpio Slytherins have uncanny wisdom, insight into human psychology, and high "emotional IQ's." They are incredibly ambitious, often exist in a state of total ego, and if misused or hurt, can nurse the wound and seethe for decades. Still, although they are often tempted to do horrible things in the name of glory or discovery, they nevertheless are often the kindest, most compassionate, and most forgiving people of all, for they have seen their own inner darkness, faced it, and do not run from it when they encounter it in others.
FIRST IMPRESSION: “Does he speak?”
EXTROVERT/INTROVERT: Undeniably introverted to the extreme.
LIKES: reading, history, logic, control, chess.
DISLIKES: ‘bad boys,’ do-gooders, stupid people, saccharine people, moody people, insolent people, arrogant people, hypocrites, being seen as ‘Draco Malfoy Lite,’ cheese, alcohol, stomach aches, being told that he’s a picky eater, Gryffindors, and a host of other things.
PHOBIAS/FEARS: One of his few physical fears is horses. Ever since he fell off a horse at his grandparents’ estate in Leicester at the age of nine and was nearly trampled to death (he just barely managed to dive out of the way), he’s been terrified of them - not that he’s willing to admit it.
GOALS/DREAMS: He merely wants to be happy in his life, however that so happens.
QUIRKS/HABITS: An excessive nailbiter. Also a very picky eater.
MANNER OF SPEECH: He very rarely speaks, but when he does, he does so slowly and languidly, and has a tendency to use large words just to make himself sound smart. Adept people will notice that he has a West Country accent, which he tries to hide some of the times but usually forgets.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Reading, chess, creating spells.
DETAILED PERSONALITY: Theodore Callistus Nott is nothing if not an extremely complex individual. Many people, since his time at Hogwarts, have attempted to understand him. Many people have failed. Theodore knows that people can’t comprehend him, and takes pleasure in ‘messing with their heads’- ie, he often does things simply to confuse people. He has a tendency to be something of an intellectual tease, that is, he lets people in just far enough so that they believe they’ve reached some sort of understanding as to the root of his behavior, and then he will close himself off and proceed to do something that directly contradicts that notion that he believes they have conceived.

Having spent most of his life observing, Theodore is extremely good at reading the thoughts and emotions of others. Where he can be rash and unpredictable, he understands human behavior as few of his peers do, and tends to disdain most of his classmates, thinking them “disgustingly simple.” He believes that he understands the causes and motivations behind the actions of almost all of his contemporaries. A few things tend to come about as a result-the first being his complete inability to have any interest in those he has deemed simple or easy to figure out, so his friends tend to be the mysterious sort, unwilling to open up to him and generally the sorts of people who make cryptic statements and are extremely introverted. He likes quiet people much better than loud, for loud people have a tendency to shout their feelings (or what they want you to think they feel) across rooms. Secondly, he can be quite narrow-minded and judgmental once he has decided that a person is not interesting or worth his time, and perhaps does not give people chances that they should be given because he already has a preconceived notion (whether it be wrong or right), of them. Likewise, once he believes that he has completely figured a person out, he tends to lose interest in that person and forget any affection that he had for that person, much in the same way that people lose interest in puzzles they have already completed. This close-minded view means that his friendships are often superficial and short-lived, for he has allowed himself to become fond of several people within a short amount of time and then quickly lose interest in them, which perpetuates his reputation as more than a bit of an arse.

He comes off as the quiet type, and the ‘quiet type’ Theodore is. Much to the irritation of his classmates, drawing more than a few words out of Theodore is a losing battle. It wasn’t that the boy is dumb, or even unopinionated, merely that he is so self-contained and intent upon watching the behavior as others as opposed to participating in it that he had absolutely no desire to speak. In fact, up until the time that he was about seven or eight, he spoke so rarely that his grandfather insisted that he was a mute. The silence lessened some with time and persuasion, and Theodore could almost be described as talkative around the time that he started Hogwarts, but arriving at the school reversed the trend somewhat. Though he had already met most of his fellow housemates through family gatherings and the like, he was intent on not letting anyone in underneath his thick shell, and closed everyone, students and teachers alike, off. He quickly garnered a reputation as a loner, and as a snob, and had no desire to reverse the idea. As Theodore began to grow, both mentally and physically, he came out of this shell somewhat, though he his still seen as the solitary, quiet type, for he rarely speaks out in class, even though he will quickly assure that he knows just as many of the answers as Hermione Granger. Therefore, once his peers actually begin to speak to him, they find it shocking how much he has to say, for Theodore is an extremely opinionated bloke. In fact, if he’s in the presence of people with whom he feels comfortable, it’s extremely difficult for him to keep his mouth shut. His temper his quick, and usually his anger is hot. Theodore does not forget a kindness or a cut. Once you have gained his trust in friendship, it is extremely difficult to lose, however, his grudges are as strong, if not stronger than his loves, as he is an obsessive and vindictive enemy.

Although some people (Gryffindors in particular) would describe him as a ‘bloody bastard’ because of his propensity towards biting humour and speaking his mind without regards to the feelings of those around him, Theodore is not an individual without positive personality attributes. Appreciate the sarcasm or no, he can be extremely funny, and it is safe to say that he as a ‘way with words.’ This can take on several meanings, the first being that his manner of speech and writing are very precise and distinctive. Most people would describe Theodore’s way of speaking as indescribable, they can’t quite pinpoint what it is about what he’s said that’s different, but they know that he said it, and only he could have. Certain words, phrases, and inflections just sound like him. The alternate meaning to his way with words is his seemingly ingenious understanding of language. He is described by some less intelligent classmates (such as Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle) as a ‘walking dictionary,’ for he is very familiar with both the connotations and denotations of most words, and in arguments, his main tactic is to twist the words of his ‘enemy’ against him.

Both affective and infuriating, this course of action is undeniably characteristic of Theodore, and gives most people the impression that he is extremely clever. Which, to be honest, he is. He has mental reflexes so fast that he arrives at conclusions before most people have realized there is even a conclusion to arrive at. He is generally talented at most areas of magic, and is quite aware of this, though it can be a bit of a double-edged sword. Because Theodore is naturally good at most things, he does not see working at most things that are intellectual necessary, and when he does have to work at something, he often deems the task unworthy and discards it, which can hurt his marks. He has a particularly good memory, especially for dates, names and figures, which along with his uncanny ability to draw connections and inferences makes him unusually good at History of Magic. Likewise, he rarely forgets a name, face, or random ‘factoid’ about people. He has expansive knowledge about most of the students in his year without even realizing it, names of parents, siblings, first crushes, favourite subjects, birthdates, and the like, and most often doesn’t even realize he even knows these things about people, something that can make him seem almost creepy, and is therefore not very often expressed.

He can be extremely charming when he wants to be, such as with teachers and parents. The biting tongue is part of the Slytherin pureblood persona, but then, so are society manners, so Theodore has always been very polite around adults and respectful of women. In fact, if one were to strip away the bitterness and biting tongue, one would find an extremely charming and even endearing young man, with many insecurities and an adorable inability to woo girls that endears him to older men and women alike. Mothers tend to be especially fond of him, for Theodore certainly hasn’t the nerve to ‘talk smack’ to someone’s mum, and they find his well-groomed hygiene habits, quiet demeanor, and polished manners coupled with a slightly sarcastic sense of humor simply irresistible. Most of his professors describe him as “the one they wish would speak up more,” for they adore his articulate writing style and think that it is terribly obvious that he’s talented, and wish that he would actually contribute to their classes, as opposed to sitting in the back of the room, doodling with his quill and not making a peep.

Theodore is passionate about the things that he loves, which admittedly isn’t much. He loves intellect, History of Magic class, and being 'left alone'. To ask him if he loves to read is like asking him if he loves to breathe. He is so voracious a reader that it is safe to say that that is all he ever does. He reads fast by most standards, and remembers most of what he reads, with such efficiency that even Ravenclaws often remark, “How do you know that?” He’s naturally curious, and has a slightly Ravenclawish tendency towards a love of learning. Naïveté infuriates Theodore more than almost any other quality in people, and he loathes to be uninformed. This may or may not be an extension of his feeling when he was young that he was uninformed and a desire to overcompensate for that. He reads all types of fiction and non-fiction, though he tends to be wary of most Muggle writers for “obvious reasons.” Once he has begun a book, he nearly always finishes it, no matter how much he dislikes the topic, if merely because he has to know what happens or what else is to be learned from it.

Despite this seemingly Ravenclawish prevalent quality, the boy belongs in Slytherin than any other house, though he at times displays the old-fashioned chivalry and yearning for justice associated with Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, respectively. This is in part because of his generally cunning, clever nature, but more because Theodore is above all things extremely self-serving. He is selfish and he knows and recognizes this fact. He rather believes that it’s impossible to do anything without being selfish, therefore, he does not bother hide the fact that he intends to help himself and only himself, with the occasional exception for those that are closest to him. He is ambitious, but different from his counterparts such as Draco Malfoy, who see themselves in specific stations at a specific time, where Theodore is much more fluid in his goals - he merely believes that he will do something great. Or he will be dead. He cannot envision himself mediocre.



Voilà



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