“If he loved with all the powers of his puny being, he couldn't love as much in eighty years as I could in a day.”
– Emily Brontë, Wuthering HeightsIf there's anything that could be said of parentage and genes, it's the fact that both brothers, Aiden and Abel, gained their prominent cheekbones from their Hogwarts father and the rest just an amalgamation of both—though Brenden often proclaims that his genes took dominance, to which Hayden concedes with a swift eye roll. They're both still trying to find out exactly why Abel lacks that particular talent. Regardless, both boys stand at a relatively even height of 6'0", something their family shares, as Hayden stands at 6'1" and Brenden at 6'2" their children range from about 5'11" in Ainsley's meek gaite to a whopping 6'4" for Amelie's broad shouldered, athleticism.
Despite being supplied with chocolate on a weekly basis, both Phillips brothers maintain a healthy diet to supply their need for attention. Or muscles. Either one works. Both boast proudly in their confidence, letting their foot falls fall with heavy thuds with their broad chests and lean mid-section out on display. They may tend to shy on the 'full of themselves' side when it comes to their appearance, of which they share quite wholly. Honest to goodness, there's likely not much one can pick a part between either brother, as their mannerisms often don't belie their identities. That's on part due willingly to keeping every bit of themselves down pat, from their coy smirks, to the way they talk, to the way they walk. Both twins keep from straying from even the smallest detail and have subconsciously synced themselves in so far as to be able to sneeze on command when the other one does—often times it can be practically simultaneous.
From walking to talking and even to dressing like the other, Abel and Aiden don't fare much differently from each other in appearance and that's exactly how they like it. Both brothers can often be seen walking down parallel halls only to stop at an archway to mirror each other's movements. Unfortunately, their demeanor, when looked at relatively closely (or if you just know them extremely well enough) gives them away, as does their taste in foods and various spell work. Abel often finds it much easier to express himself in the defensive art of spells, whilst his brother tends to vary on aggression, ironically enough.
Also Abel can't roll his eyes. It's weird. He doesn't like to talk about it, but a good way to tell if you're talking to Abel or Aiden is to get the sarcastic flow going and eventually, the inclination to roll their eyes will reveal the true culprit. Also, Abel's the one who sets up the candy.
N A M E
Abel Henry Phillips
N I C K N A M E
Abel's honestly short enough, so he does't really see a reason why anyone needs to shorten it further. However, his brother tends to call him Abe on occasion, though he tends to be the only one to do so. Phillips is used in a derogatory term for both he and his brother by people who don't particularly get along with either of them.
B I R T H D A T E
July 8th, 1997 (He's the older one; Suck it Aiden)
G E N D E R
Male
A G E
18 and 5 minutes (fuck you, Aiden)
B L O O D S T A T U S
Pureblooded
S E X U A L I T Y
Homosexual
H O U S E
Good
Y E A R
Seven
E L E C T I V E S
Alchemy
Care For Magical Creatures
Study of Ancient Runes
B E S T C L A S S E S
Care For Magical Creatures
Defense Against the Dark Arts
W O R S T C L A S S E S
Potions
History of Magic
C L U B S
Magical Creatures Club
Astronomy Club
Dueling Club
B O G G A R T
Zombies and his brother dying, so naturally the boggart combines these two fears into a Zombie Aiden
P A T R O N U S
Mourning Dove
A M O R T E N T I A
Burning Chocolate | Citrus Counter Tops | Leather Boots Covered in Snow | Leather Bound Books (💕) | A Jacket Smothered in Pine Needles (💕) | Butterbeer (💕)
W A N D
Yew Wood
| Manticore Stinger
| Surprisingly Swishy
| 14"
Yew WoodYew wands are among the rarer kinds, and their ideal matches are likewise unusual, and occasionally notorious. The wand of yew is reputed to endow its possessor with the power of life and death, which might, of course, be said of all wands; and yet yew retains a particularly dark and fearsome reputation in the spheres of duelling and all curses. However, it is untrue to say (as those unlearned in wandlore often do) that those who use yew wands are more likely to be attracted to the Dark Arts than another. The witch or wizard best suited to a yew wand might equally prove a fierce protector of others. Wands hewn from these most long-lived trees have been found in the possession of heroes quite as often as of villains. Where wizards have been buried with wands of yew, the wand generally sprouts into a tree guarding the dead owner’s grave. What is certain, in my experience, is that the yew wand never chooses either a mediocre or a timid owner.
L I K E S
- Rain and Thunderstorms
- Exploding Bonbons
- Peppermint Toads
- Cookies and Baking
- Making People Smile
- Also Making People Uncomfortable
- Puns
D I S L I K E S
- Scapegoating People
- Excuses
- Butterbeer
- Ugly Dogs
- Ugly Cats
- Loud Screaming
- Milk
H A B I T S
- Whenever Aiden sneezes, coughs, or sniffles, Abel always repeat the action a few seconds later. And vice versa.
- Tends to talk at the same time Aiden does.
- Can't roll his eyes for some reason, so when he tries to, they just cross.
H O B B I E S
- Thunderstorm watching
- Drawing aminals
- Running an illegal shop of chocolatey goods
F E A R S
- Zombies and the undead forces beneath their feet.
- His twin brother Aiden dying (or going dark side)
- Banshees and loud screaming things
P E R S O N A L I T Y
"What I scream and what I think and what I do show different parts of me. But which is real and which is my subconscious telling me nothing's true?"
Roiling, red smoke, angry and billowing from the chimney of a quiet, foreign home. Screaming, yelling at the cold night air—an unwilling, unrelenting entity bottled up in a crackling fire lighting up the wood and worn rugs of home. Abel, much in the same way, entraps himself in calm demeanor and a life where happiness can't just fly off. Yet, riddled with lack of understanding, of himself and his feelings, leaves happiness a cloudy memory and a spit in the face. All to show him that what boils inside doesn't belong in the picture, and all the turmoil of emotions, of rage and sorrow, of bursting joy and bewilderment paints a mess out of order.
Both brothers suffer from growing up; realization dashes away dreams and childhood to leave room for realities. While one contains all he feels inside and takes a cork stopper to keep it from escaping, the other overfills with it, leaving all of it to tumble in his hands and spill from his mouth. Left with the consequences of his actions, Abel has no where else to run to but his own screaming fits into pillows and under blankets. People can't quite seem to look at him right, or well enough past the demeanor he holds until the next outburst ruins the fragile image he withholds.
Yet, like his fathers and siblings, Abel upholds himself beyond his turmoil and lack of understanding. Fierce and quick tongued, nothing stops the older twin from speaking up, loud and proud over the raucous. And while Aiden lingers in his own mind, Abel makes his mind known. Laced with venom or wand, nothing quite looks menacing than a hotheaded teenager ready to defend whoever they need to in an instant. Though, friends come lacking due to his inherent need to speak out with a bluntness deserving of a smithy, the ones that do bramble past the thorns earn Abel: passionate, loud, courageous, and stubborn as all hell set loose with no desire to back down for anyone.
H I S T O R Y
When you're born into a great family, greatness is--perhaps unfairly--expected of you as well.
Aiden and Abel Phillips grew up chasing after the backs of their family members. There was always a hand lovingly extended to them every time they tripped as they ran to catch up to their family's accomplishments, but the twins felt pair of judgmental eyes scrutinize every fall from the outside. People were waiting for the two boys to show a sudden spark of genius, to show extreme talent in something, somehow. Their loving parents shielded them as much as they could from the intrusive expectations of people who didn't matter... But some leaked through anyways.
Perhaps that's why the twins are so close, in a bond much stronger than one would expect. They're inseparable, their trust forged through years of standing up against unfair expectations thrust upon them. And thank goodness they had each other, they may have broken down and withered away otherwise. Aiden and Abel dealt with everything the best way they could; through humor, and small acts of revenge against people in the form of pranks. This was how their partners-in-crime mentality was built and solidified.
Their family life and childhood was pleasant, even if the majority of their family was away from home. Their older siblings moved out eventually to pursue their own dreams, while Brenden, their father had to leave for Hogwarts school in Scotland. For a long time, the only people at home were Hayden, their other father, their younger sister and themselves. Hayden was more than capable of distracting his children from the sore absence of their loved ones. That, and the frequent visits always let the twins know that they were loved, appreciated, and they never truly felt abandoned.
Before long, Aiden and Abel both got their acceptance letter from Salem. They moved into the school and quickly became accustomed to its lifestyle. Once they were away from the watchful eyes of their parents, Aiden and Abel both grew into their more mischievous side as they began to establish themselves as a notable presence in school. Many pranks were pulled, Abel began dabbling in his little (and slightly illegal) candy shop while Aiden committed himself to exploring every nook and cranny of the buildings. Much to their family's relief, Aiden and Abel were beginning to find who they were outside of each other.
Of course, while they're not joined at the hip anymore, they are still constantly by each other's side. They're still tossing playful jibes back and forth at each other and fighting among themselves, but the underlying trust is still there.
After six years of being trouble makers, making friends, making money off of stolen goods (in Abel's case, at least), learning and generally being an entertaining annoyance, the twins suddenly find themselves staring at their last year at this school.
So let's make it count, eh?
F A M I L Y
The Phillips family isn't one with a particularly famous legacy or history to boast of, but it's entirely possible that this generation will carve its way into history. Starting with the parents of the family, everyone so far has made a name for themselves in one way or another. High expectations are on the mischievous twins of the family, Aiden and Abel Phillips to accomplish something great as well.
Despite a gay couple being parents, all of their children are biologically theirs. With the combined effort of muggle technology/science and magic, Hayden and Brendan Phillips managed to mix their DNA together and have a surrogate mother carry their kids.
Aiden Phillips - First and foremost his
younger twin brother who attends Salem along with him.
Hayden Phillips - Father Hayden Phillips is a rising star in the Republic of Magic. He joined the ranks of the Republic of Magic straight out of school and climbed his way up the ladder until he finally reached his position as the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Hayden is gentle, loving, patient and kind, but he maintains quiet authority. He's the type of parent to try to let his children find their own way, but drops them subtle hints and directions as much as he can without being overbearing. Word is, he's terrifying when he's mad. Fortunately, none of the Phillips children have incurred his wrath, so they don't really know if it's true or not. It is however, difficult for them to imagine their kind father mad in any way, shape or form.
Brendan Phillips - Father Between their two fathers, Brendan is by far the more energetic and playful one. It's not too far off to say that he's the children's number one cheerleader, always encouraging them to do their best, even when they think they can't. Despite his overall silly demeanor, Brendan always has his eyes on his children--even if he is often absent from their lives. Brendan is the current professor of transfiguration at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He resides in Scotland for the school year but does his best to be present in his family's life. Frequent letters and gifts are exchanged between Brendan and the rest of his family (particularly his husband, Hayden. How they manage to remain apart from each other without dying will always remain a mystery) along with the occasional visits via portkey or floo powder.
Addison Phillips - Older brother The eldest Phillips child lives all the way on the other side of the world; Japan, where he owns one of the most successful magical candy shop in the country. He has an obvious sweet tooth and can consume sugary confections all day--he makes sure to work the calories off and eat healthily though, thankfully. Addison believes that he inherited Hayden's ambition and Brendan's energy and that made him a successful businessman. He often sends sneak previews of new candies and such to his family. They keep disappearing though, due to Abel sneaking them away and selling them to people at Salem. Aiden occasionally helps out when needed, but usually sits back and allows his brother to do his thing.
Amelie Phillips - Older sister Amelie Phillips is a girl of a sunny disposition, a blinding smile, and a slightly ditsy brain. Her strengths were not in academics, but athletics. Her natural talent at Quidditch was obvious, even as she attended the Salem Witch Academy. It was only natural for her to go on to playing the sport professionally. She's currently a chaser for the Fitchberg Finches, and they've maintained their winning streak in the United States League for years. Amelie's face occasionally shows up at the Salem Witch Academy to give seminars on Quidditch and occasionally coach the teams. Her beauty, vibrant energy and skill have gathered her many adoring fans and admirers. If asked about her, Aiden and Abel will both say "Eh, she's annoying," without bothering to hide the proud smile on their lips.
Ainsley Phillips - Younger sister Ainsley Phillips is a girl with a big heart, big hopes, and a fragile spirit. She's the most quiet and introverted person in the family. Her quirky mannerisms and loner tendencies can often be misinterpreted as aloofness or arrogance when that's not the way she means to express herself at all. Ainsley followed her older brothers, Aiden and Abel into Salem, a year after the twins enrolled. Unfortunately, she was picked on in school and even the best efforts of her twin brothers couldn't completely deter the bullies. In the interest of keeping their daughter safe mentally and physically (and to keep the twins from getting expelled. Aiden and Abel were ready to wage war on whoever bullied their baby sister), Ainsley transferred to Hogwarts and followed Brendan to Scotland. She's been sorted into the Hufflepuff house and is having a much better time. She often draws pictures for her family and sends them home.
F A M I L I A R
An oddly curious and often times ditzy little burrowing owl. Perthro has a tendency to roam the various halls and grounds of Salem being picky with her burrows. Abel often thinks she has a burrow specifically for whatever mood she might be in; she's a very independent owl and often treats Abel with exasperated kindness.
T H E M E S O N G
Yellow – Coldplay"Your skin
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
You know you know I love you so
You know I love you so"
E X T R A N E O U S I N F O
This does not need to be filled out immediately. This is something that can be added on as the RP goes. Mostly random facts will go here
