Post by Herman Wintringham on Aug 11, 2014 0:47:19 GMT -5
HERMAN WINTRINGHAM.
I DON'T WANNA SEE LIKE YOU.& I DON'T WANNA BE LIKE YOU.
name Herman WintringhamI DON'T WANNA SEE LIKE YOU.& I DON'T WANNA BE LIKE YOU.
nicknames Herman.
gender boy
playby Will Higginson
age 20, March 9
wand Phoneix Feather. Accacia. 10 3/4". Semi-Flexible.
& I WANNA BE FREE.SO BREAK IT DOWN.
physical description "Just whatever about my appearance? Like do you want me to be specific- oh, yeah, alright. Um, well my Aunt says I look alot like my dad- I mean, I don't see a whole lot of him it's been what? Oh I guess about three years since his last visit. He's busy you know, off saving the world or something. He works with the ministry you know, magical creatures division- but I guess he's a pretty big bloke. You know, larger than life so I guess I might have gotten his height. I'm about six foot, which is apparently really tall for my age? I don't know there are other fellows my age who are my height. My dad's only six three so I figure I'll top off about there too, if not shorter. I'm decently built I guess, I do a lot of work for my dancing - yeah, ballet mostly, I really enjoy it- but I guess it keeps me in pretty good shape. And I swim alot- like if there was a swimming team here like at a normal muggle school- I dunno- It's like skinny muscle though, not super bulky. Like, lean muscle right? That's what you call it I think. My Aunt swears I try and look older than I am but I think it's just genetics- not that my dad looks old- I'm not sure I mean I probably should't be the one answering all of these questions- I have a mirror and all but I just-- oh, right, sorry. I'm okay to look at. People don't flinch or anything when they see me. Blue eyes. Dark hair. My eyebrows are kind of bushy- look can we take a break so I can get a drink real quick, my mouth is kind of dry, I'm not used to talking about myself like this."
"Thanks, really- no I'm good. Alright so I guess I've got wavy hair? I mean I know its got wave to it I'm just not sure what it's classified as- yeah probably wavy. It doesn't fall down in my face or anything- unless its wet, then - oh well no I guess it depends on the length. Haha, I grew it out pretty long like second year and it was all in my eyes. I mean I was told it was cute, that was probably why I didn't cut it to be honest, but I got kind of tired of pushing it out all of the time, it just- hair tickles you know? I think part of the problem is that my hair grows so fast- like so fast its ridiculous, its part of the bushy eyebrows thing. And I don't mind it for the most part, kind of- I mean I would shave but I think that would be taken- well it would be taken wrong and I already-- I mean. Uh, okay, you know- Is that enough? Oh great! Thanks!"
I DON'T WANNA THINK LIKE YOU.& I DON'T WANNA STINK LIKE YOU.
likes + "Fried ice cream. Have you ever had friend ice cream? It's the best of both worlds. Fried food and cold food and it's delicious. I love it. So much." + "Barry Manilow- I mean, obviously I love him, alot."
+ "Rain, I love it when it rains. Doesn't matter what kind of rain or when it's literally my favorite weather."
+ "Ballet- actually any kind of dancing really, I just love dance."
+ "Art, I mean, you know- any sort."
+ "Swimming. I just. Maybe I like water you know, I just like being in it."
+ "Composing- I like composing actually. I like making my own music."
+ "Punny humor. Gettit?"
dislikes – "I don't like rats. We stayed in this place between our move- it had rats and they ran the floorboards and in the walls and... no really, I don't like them one bit."
– "I actually cannot stand shoe laces. Like they can be a necessity, but they bother me, I hate tying them."
– "Chihuahuas. I'm leaving it there."
– "Fireplaces. My uh- my aunt had one that was- I just don't like it."
– "Ultimatums."
personality
Sweet
"Oh! Someone said that? That's kind of- yeah I mean I'm alright. I like people for the most part you know, I mean- people have rough lives, you never know what they're going through or what they've got going on inside of their head. I mean I like making people smile- I think that if you can get someone to smile you kind of see a better part of them? Like- people are kind of awesome. Even people you think are assholes at first or whatever, because when they talk- like I mean really talk- I love that, real conversation. When you can sit with someone and talk about real things, like not whats 'right' or whatever. Like everything and nothing that's important to the both of you and you just discuss it. Like from every angle or whatever. You know- when you can discuss your pasts and your futures and what you want? I think that's how you really get to know someone. Just like, one conversation and you can feel whether or not its someone you want to actually get to know better. And if you're listening right like of course you're going to want to because people are so intricate, they're made up of so many things- and I just think that's cool- finding it all out, you know. Ha. I guess I just like talking, listening, both? People are just interesting."
Inventive
"I love things- art, art in general. Like dancing and music and paintings and voice- I think art is all around you, all around you everywhere. You just have to look for it. Like, even the rain, the way it falls against things- its music you know? If you listen to it, the different notes on each thing. Rain just- I love rain, I love everything about rain, it reminds me of Barry Manilow- ahahah yeah, muggle composer and what-not but he's great. I love his songs, when it rains I sing them. That sounds like such a weird quirk yeah? But I love him and I love rain and they just fit together so well. I think - I mean you might not agree? Have you ever heard Barry Manilow? Oh haha, I sing it a bit different but I have a favorite if you could just- don't look at me alright? I dunno like look at the wall or something so I can do this. I'm not the best, I love singing don't get me wrong, and I've been in choir since I guess since I was really little my Aunt said that God gave a gift and I needed to praise him with it and- oh, ahahah I ramble when I'm nervous just you know, give me a second. Whooo. Okay. Here goes."
"Could this be the magic at last
now could it be magic
Come, come on,come on
come oh come into my arms
Let me know the wonder of all of you
Baby I want you,
now, now, oh now,oh now and hold on fast
Could this be the magic at last.
Could it be magic..."
"Man, I'm haha I'm sorry, I wasn't- no that was definitely not my best but you know, I love that song. I think magic is more than just our spells. Like music is magic, magic is all around everywhere even in the muggle world. Have you seen their technology stuff? Man- I mean, they don't even have wands and the things that they do... It's kind of magic. Yeah. Kind of. Anyways..."
Musical
"Oh! Yeah, I mean I've already sung for you yeah- but I play the lute! I know, I know- but like my Aunt wanted me to do the harp or something and I get that it's you know a great instrument and has lots of history but I'm not a harp kind of guy? Is there a harp kind of guy? It just didn't sit with me right so she said if I could find one that I liked better then she would allow it- and so like I went through a year when I was like six- yeah between six and seven, it was almost a full year where I tried out just about everything I could find. I liked the drums but that was shut down pretty quickly, because I guess it was really annoying to her. I mean they're loud- but the lute isn't exactly quiet? I just ended up really liking the lute- it was kind of a desperate last measure but the more I played it the more I got into it and I think I'm pretty good at it now, and I love it. I love the way it sounds and how I can make it. Like, I make that noise, I make that music come out of something that can't - I mean no noise without me- and I think that's kind of awesome."
"Although, I mean, I'm decent at a flute- I took a few more lessons in it as well and I'm okay- and no a flute and a lute are totally different things despite the similar sound of their names. That's just crazy english you know- I've heard we're the hardest language to learn- isn't that crazy?! Although the yanks might have a bit more complicated I guess? I dunno mate. I'm okay at guitar, like I know the chords alright and I do them okay or something but I'm just not great, I can't make it sing the same way I can the lute- I'm sure you can learn any instrument but I, personally, feel like you are more suited to certain ones. Like they just- it comes out different I think?"
Polite
"Oh, yeah- I suppose I am, yeah. My Aunt- I mean she's really strict, has very set views you know? I'm not complaining. She took me in you know, but she raised me to believe that there wasn't any call to be rude- I mean I don't always manage to live up to it but I do try, I think it's easier to try and work things out rather than go off and fight about it. Like a lot of times what you think is a slight or something that wants to make you respond rudely is a misunderstanding anyways, that's why like- just trying I think is important. Man. I'm really bad at explaining these things mate- there's- that is my Aunt she used to quote these bible verses at me to remind me you know, drill it into me or something. Ephesians 4:31-32 and Matthew 7:12. 'Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.' I mean, like she always told me, we sin against our father alot- and if he can forgive us those why can't we forgive the slights that are given us by those surrounding us? 'So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.' I have some issues with that- oh god, look I'm sorry- I know there aren't a whole lot of wizards that buy into christianity- and I mean- fuck."
"I believe in a higher power or something, and I believe in Christ but I'm just not sure, I'm not sure about all of the bible? I don't want to get into this. If my Aunt ever sees this she'll -- she's been really good to me you know? She let me stay in her house and explained to me about me mum and how she was a witch. I'm just- can we move on?"
& I JUST WANNA BE ME.SO BREAK IT DOWN.
parents"Oh, okay, so my aunt has told me the story of my parents like twice I think? But it stuck with me- you have to understand that my dad was a muggleborn- he came from the same house my aunt did and if you think she's a strict christian I mean to hear her tell it my grandparents were a billion times more so. She thinks she's super lax in comparison actually. Which is kind of scary- but you know. Anyways. Apparently my dad was actually kicked out of the house, had to stay at Hogwarts through summers and everything- he got really into other species apparently, I mean that's his job now and from what I do remember of living with him he was always hanging out with goblins and giants, and just trying to figure things out- you know? Apparently my mum was pureblooded? Either that or half-blood, I'm not quite sure because my aunt doesn't understand those intricacies and what they mean- doesn't want to. It's not her world she says- but my mom was definitely a witch, my aunt said she wore strange clothing and was like those gypsies at the fair that she always pulled him away from. They fell in love, at least I assume that they did- in my head I built up the entire back story that my aunt didn't- meeting at school and finding that they were both similarly interested in music and creatures- cats me mom had tons of cats- she said they got married right out of school- spent three years travelling and sending her weird postcards with 'ungodly' creatures on them- and then I was conceived or something. My dad got a job with the ministry and bought a house- and I don't know- I don't know anything there except for what I can get from the pictures my mom took..."
"She took tons of them you know, of her pregnancy, of her and my dad. They looked really happy- content and all. Took pictures of the house they bought and all of her cats. My Aunt said she couldn't choose between Herman and Logan for my name- but apparently it was settled before I got here? I uh- I don't know. I mean, my mum died giving birth to me, I never really- I never knew her? I've read her journals and her poetry and stuff, looked at all of her photos. I don't think there are any more photos - but, well there's one. A nurse took a picture of my dad holding me for the first time. I don't know I have vague memories, more impressions than anything else, of the next two years. He kept me for that long. I'm not sure if I got in the way of his work or he just didn't want to ... I dunno, he just couldn't handle being a single dad I guess. He took me to my aunt and she took me in. She never married, couldn't find a man close enough to god for her- and she didn't have kids of her own- so it was just the two of us. And you know- church. Hah. But, I grew up in the church pretty much. In the choir. In the orchestra. Sunday mornings and Sunday nights- Wednesday nights. And any time there was something extra going on there. She got me in music classes and private tutoring and everything- it wasn't until I was six that I saw my dad again. You know- he's just. He's the silent type. Although he did tell me that it wasn't awful of me to wear my aunt's dresses... She was really angry about that you know- boys don't aahahah wear dresses, trust me, robes were a big enough issue. And those were only accepted because, you know, I had to have them for school."
"I mean my life wasn't really exciting? I grew up with my aunt and well I had this friend. Josh. Josh lived next door to us until I was ten? It was the year before Hogwarts you know, and we'd grown up with one another. His mother went to the same church my aunt did- if they needed one of us watched we were shoved with the other and it was great, you know we were best friends? Like didn't matter that he was a muggle and I already knew that I wasn't, I even talked to him about it and he never even questioned it. We were great, like. I don't know, he's who I went to when I thought I might you know- be interested in guys... and he said I could kiss him, just to see you know? Only we both liked it. So we tried it again, but my Aunt wanted to know why it was so quiet, and just. You wouldn't believe the number of scriptures that the bible has on boys being in relations with other boys. She um. Well- we ended up moving - the flat where she lives now, told me not to tell my dad, would be a really big disappointment or something I mean I'm lucky if I get to see him once every two years- it's not like I was going to go running to him with this. You know- blokes aren't supposed to- it's not a big deal. I just, you aren't supposed to kiss other dudes. I had to go to all kinds of meetings with our new preacher, yeah we switched churches too- maybe it was kind of a big deal. But you know, kids are curious... or. you know...."
"Actually, you know, I'd really rather not talk about this any more can we move onto something else?"
ethnicity Austrian. German. British.
blood halfblood
BREAK IT DOWN, BREAK IT DOWN.SO BREAK IT DOWN.