Tommy Colquhoun
Mar 15, 2015 18:40:15 GMT
Post by Tommy Colquhoun on Mar 15, 2015 18:40:15 GMT
Thomas James Colquhoun
"The '60s are gone, dope will never be as cheap, sex never as free, and the rock and roll never as great."
- 16 - November 8th - Straight - Single - Halfblood -
Wand: Cedar and Dragon Heartstring, 10 1/2 inches
Wand Wood Description: The owner of a cedar wand has great strength of character and unusual loyalty. Ollivander has been known to say he has never yet met the owner of a cedar wand with whom he would care to cross, especially if harm is done to those of whom they are fond. The witch or wizard who is well-matched with cedar carries the potential to be a frightening adversary, which often comes as a shock to those who have thoughtlessly challenged them.
Appearance: Tommy is a tall lanky boy with broad shoulders, messy dark hair and equally as dark eyes. He is rarely seen in anything formal, including a proper school uniform, and instead opts for holey jeans, his boots, a usually black metal band t-shirt and a flannel or frayed jumper. He is a pale thing but has freckles on his face and shoulders.
Personality: Tommy comes off a bit hard and cold but this is only to cover up his poor social skills. On the inside Tommy is a huge softie, though he would hope no one could guess this. Tommy while cautious of people, especially the opposite sex, is an extremely loyal mate. He'll do anything he can for a mate, legal or not, whether or not his friend is right or wrong in doing so. Despite how serious he can come off to be, Tommy enjoys laughing and being a teenager. Admittedly he is a bit spit fire, and quick to fight, not really thinking of consequences but it's a youthful kind of recklessness that (hopefully) he'll grow out of.
Favorite Subjects: Astronomy, Potions, and DADA
Least Favorite Subjects: Arithmancy and Ancient Runes
What He/She Loves: Above all, his sister Charlene, but music is a close second. Tommy learned Guitar from his father but as he got older and discovered his own way in music taste, Tommy began to prefer death-metal and took up more instruments including the electric guitar, bass, drums, and piano. Tommy likes to sing as well but until he can perfect his screams, he will have to make do with performing only hard rock.
What He/She Hates:Tommy doesn't genuinely hate anything despite how hard he likes to come off. He can't stand his two older brothers though, kids that pick on his sister, pop music, anything orange-cream flavored, and being called 'Tommyboy' which James and Seamus insist on doing.
History: Tommy grew up in a small farming village in the Scottish Highlands. His family has lived there for generations causing everyone to know him, though this was not always a good thing. He had a best mate named Levi who passed away when they were about eight, but before that the two would get up to trouble constantly, following in the path of Joey and Seamus, Tommy's elder brothers. Life there was quiet, and though he wouldn't seem the type Tommy loves it there. It is peaceful, despite the haunting memories of the little boy that died.
Nothing remarkable happened much in Tommy's life despite Levi's death. He was a lucky boy who despite his family not having a lot of money, lived a happy life. He liked to play with the sheep and chase chickens in his youth. Unfortunately when Tommy was younger, his gran lived with his family in their old stone house. She passed winter of his fourth year, but the two weren't exceptionally close. They bickered constantly and she'd throw things at him whenever she caught him or his brother's playing in the house before ranting about "chillin' these days 'ave noo respect". He did feel a bit sorry when she passed, the woman having put all the love she spared her grandsons into her sole granddaughter, Charlene, named after the woman herself.
Tommy's childhood had always been spotted with death, it was natural, at least that was what his parent's as farmer's taught him. Some died so others could prosper, this was true for all things; plants, animals, and people. Despite this, music was a central part of Tommy's life. Growing up everyone in his family played an instrument; his mother the flute, his father the guitar, Seamus the bagpipes, Joey the fiddle, and Charlene eventually the harp. It was a way to cope for many of the family when disaster struck. Tommy especially.
When Hogwarts came, Tommy wasn't really happy to leave home. He wanted to stay with his Mam and Da, especially his sister, but Seams and Joey had already gone and would tease him mercilessly if he started crying about having to leave their parents. So Tommy left home, taking his guitar and barn owl, Karin, with him.
Parents: Mary and James Colquhoun
Siblings: Seamus, Joey, and Charlene
Favorite Spell: Waddiwassi
