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"I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that I'm right."
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F U L LXN A M E
Crispin Cedric Finlay
N I C K N A M E (S)
Cris
B I R T H D A Y
January 8th
A G E
17
Y E A R
7th
S E X U A L I T Y
Bisexual
E T H N I C I T Y
Caucasian English
H O M E T O W N
Bexley, London, UK
H E X
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S T Y L E
Kit likes to say that he's "nerdy chic" but Crispin thinks thats just her way of giving him a backhanded compliment. As far as style goes Crispin is lazy with it. Not concerning himself with color or fabric types. Though its very obvious he has a preference for clothes that are just a tad too tall for him. Such as the shoulders falling off or the sleeves going well passed his fingers. He likes sweaters a lot, and a lot of his clothing preferences have clearly shifted to match a blue aesthetic. Whether that's because of him constantly being surrounded by the house colors or not is anyone's best guess.
H E I G H T & W E I G H T
5'7" 143 lbs
A P P E A R A N C E
Its almost a point of contention that he sometimes gets mistaken for his little sister. First of all he was here on this earth first so if anything she should be the one getting called Crispin all the time. But he guesses its just his luck that he inherited the softer features of his mother in comparison to his father. All the same, he has the very same wacky mess of short and curly brown hair and wide brown eyes. Though for varieties sake he has a tendency to tie his mop back into a short ponytail or bun.He has no visible scars other than a few old blemishes from acne that has since cleared up. Unlike his sister his waifish skin and bones appearance does not come with finely packed muscle beneath the surface. Instead hes just as gangly and clumsy as he appears.
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L I K E S
Reading - Writing - Taking Detailed Notes - Organizing - Deep Cleaning - Math - Muggle Studies - Learning New Things - Intelligent Conversation - Learning Philosophy - Sweet Foods - Playing Guitar - Rats - Swimming - The Outdoors - Astronomy - Parties - Quidditch - Classes - Long Walks/Solitary Walks - Comfortable Silence - Sunrise - Bird Song - Being Early/On Time - Other Peoples Approval - Simplicity - Sincerity - Puzzles/Brain Teasers - Keeping a Journal - Loose Clothing - Rain - Tarot Cards - Being Right - Fun Facts - Sudoku
D I S L I K E S
Being Teased - Spicy Foods - Braggarts - Grindylows - Werewolves- Prejudice - Bigotry - Confinement - Tight Spaces - Tight Clothes - Repetitive Sounds - Loud Chewing - Fighting - Being Wrong - Getting Hurt - Kit Being Hurt - Detention - His Grandmother Telling Him What To Do - His Father - The Unknown - Scary Movies - Messy Spaces - Lightning - Heights - Extravagance - Conspiracy Theories - Mannequins - Walking Barefoot - Being Cold - Anxiety
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Crispins temper often gets the best of him and he can be a bit acerbic at times, but is more likely to keep his more angry thoughts to himself than to speak them aloud. He can be a bit awkward, and has a hard time navigating intense social situations without making a blunder. Though he is helpful, he does not have much patience and becomes easily frustrated when people misunderstand him or something hes trying to explain to them. He gets a little sensitive sometimes, but tries to act as if nothing bothers him. Aloof, and somewhat distant. He can be self-absorbed or entirely forgetful of the existence of other people. If he's reading, or working on something its very likely that he won't even notice your presence. Getting offended about it doesn't help, because he won't acknowledge that he's been ignoring you.
He spends a lot of time reading, its his comfort, and gaining knowledge makes him feel more stable in life. But that doesn't mean he doesn't know how to have fun - he's related to Kit after all, and if he didn't have at least a fraction of her mischievous nature it would be a surprise. Though he tends to avoid the more risky situations that land his sister in detention - he has a clean record and he does NOT want to mess it up. Other than that he does actually enjoy social events no matter how awkward he is about it. Parties are fun even to the most socially inept.
Crispin is the kind of guy to be somewhat lazy and unmotivated. That isn't to say he procrastinates, but rather picks and chooses his times to do things wisely. He's had enough time at school to pretty much get a schedule down pat and including a daily nap in that schedule isn't all that hard. Besides, he's a night owl, so he needs those few moments of laziness to keep himself going. He doesn't have the boundless energy of his sister to keep his motor running. He doesn't bore easily and can be kept entertained by just about anything. Learning new things, whether its in theory or practicality is his preferred passtime.
He can be a bit sensitive about his family, and is entirely too protective of his reckless sister. But who else is going to stop her from breaking her neck trying to pull some wild stunt? He tries to be the mature one in any situation, even with his friends and can come off as a mother hen. Though he detests when anyone points that out to him. He can also come off as a bit of a know it all and gets upset when he's proven wrong about things. He will argue his point for ages if he thinks someone else is wrong, which he knows is annoying, but he simply can't help himself.
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Katherine Finlay | Living | Grandma | Retired Ministry Worker In The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures | 80
"When he was younger and still clinging onto the idea that his father would come back for them he was a holy terror for Grandmother Katherine. Constantly fighting her, her rules, and the things she wanted him to do. He couldn't see for a very long time that she truly just wanted what was best for him. He was an angsty kid, and it took years for him to get passed it. Finally, when it came time for him to go to hogwarts he began to grow up. Though they've mostly reconciled, he's still quite stand-offish in her presence."
Phillip Finlay | Living | Grandpa | Retired Auror | 77
"Crispin and his Grandfather are the types to sit in complete silence with one another and struggle for anything to say. It isn't that he dislikes his Grandfather, he loves him all the same. But Crispin often struggles to find anything in relation to him - or his grandfather for that matter. Though its become easier in recent years since he's begun school. When he's home for the holidays the silences are now filled with stories about school and what he's learning."
Louis Finlay | Unknown | Father | 45 |
"Finding out the truth behind his fathers disappearance has always left a sour taste in his mouth. It's the only secret he shares with his grandparents, and actively keeps away from Kit. Because quite frankly, she doesn't need to know that its their fathers fault their mother is dead and he abandoned them out of guilt. It's not something he needed to know either."
Elizabeth Afton | Deceased | Mother | 24 At Time Of Death
"He remembers her so very vaguely that it feels like he's being haunted by the ghost of her memory sometimes. He knows how she died, and that somehow makes it all that much worse. He tries not to think about her too often."
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H I S T O R Y
Raised by his Grandparents alongside his sister Kit. Unlike his sister, who never had any real memories of their parents he does; though vague and hazy since he had been so young at the time. Crispin had been four when their mother died, and five when their father disappeared one day never to return. Even though they had been living with their grandparents already for a year before he left them it still caused a lot of problems. He railed against his grandparents authorities, too busy being angry that his parents weren't in the picture to care - it just didn't seem normal to him. And no amount of persuasion could have fixed that for him, at least, not at that time.
Furthermore his curiosity was a heavy point of contention between him and his grandparents, who seemed to want to keep a tight leash on what had happened to his Mother, and where his father might have gone. Crispin never could take no for an answer and dug deep until he found the truth. When he confronted his Grandparents about it they sat him down and finally told him the truth. His Father had been bitten by a werewolf a month after Crispin had been born. For years he had tried to get himself under control, locking himself away on full moons and taking all manner of potions to try and quell the beast inside. His mother being a Muggle had been understanding but rightfully afraid and concerned. They worked through it the best they could, and a year later Kit was born.
But they had a slip up. His father was able to break out of the room he had been confining himself to. In this state all he wanted to do was hunt down the human scents that had been toying with him for ages. Crispins mother knew that she couldn't fight him off, but she could lead him away from the children. She thought if she could lead him far enough away and hide well enough they could make it till the sun came up. Unfortunately it didn't pan out that way. His mother wasn't killed that night but injured badly, they couldn't help her. Crispins father couldn't cope with the guilt, and had a hard time facing his children after that. He begged his parents to take them in, and ran away from his problems.
From then on Crispins views had changed for the worst. But he understood then why his life was so abnormal. He tried his best from then on to be good for his grandparents, though they still occasionally fought. Especially when it came to Kit. They didn't want her to know. At first he thought that was unfair, but eventually came around to the idea of keeping the secret. From then on he put it at the back of this mind. Though to this day he has an unshakable disliking for werewolves. Like his sister he spent a lot of time with his Muggle relatives and still does. He's rather close with his Uncle, and even learned how to drive a car and play guitar because of him. He's always had a tendency to use his Uncles home as an escape when things got too heavy at home.
Being sorted into Ravenclaw wasn't exactly surprising, but at the same time Crispin had a hard time fitting in at first. He was an abrasive kid, and often ignored others in favor of doing his own thing. For the first year his head was stuck in his books and he didn't seem to have time for friends. He may have possibly stayed that way if not for Kit and her penchant for forcing people out of their comfort zones. She practically forced him to be social and find friends, which broke him of a lot of his bad social habits. Now he mostly spends his time split between friends, studying, helping people study, and cheering Kit on (Even though it sometimes annoys his House mates) at Quidditch matches.
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B L O O DXS T A T U S
Half-Blood
W A N D
Silver Lime, 11", Dragon Heartstring Core, Swishy
P A T R O N U S
Kingfisher
H O U S E
Ravenclaw
B O G G A R T
Werewolves
F A M I L I A R
Eudora the White Rat
He shares the family barn owl Rupert with his sister.
S P E C I A L I Z E SXI N
Arithmancy
F A V O R I T EXC L A S S
Arithmancy
T A L E N T S
Mathematics - Playing Guitar - Driving Muggle Cars - Arithmancy and other Divination type skills - Quick Thinking - Quick Learning
S T R E N G T H S
Curiosity - Open-mindedness - Love of learning - Perspective - Integrity - Honesty - Fairness
W E A K N E S S E S
Blunt - Temperamental - Stand Offish - Self Absorbed - Paying Attention - Motivation - Forgiveness
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