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mattmanganon|EDGAR BARNABUS WHITBY|
Name:
Edgar Barnabus Whitby
Gender:
Male
Age:
18
Year:
7th
Blood:
Pureblood
House:
Good
Pet:
Archimedes-The Barn Owl
Electives:
- Alchemy
- Study of Ancient Runes
- Arithmancy
Clubs:
- Dueling Club
- Charms Club
- Potions Club
Boggart:
A spectral version of his Father
Patronus:
Owl
Armortenia:
The smell of the pages of a book, particularly older books
Wand:
Pine, Firm, 13 1/2 inches, Dragon Heartstring
Best Class(es):
Potions, Magical History, Charms
Worst Class(es):
Herbology, Transfiguration, Divination
Strengths:
- Highly Intelligent
- Strong Willed
- Has the ability to lead
- Witty
- Perfectionist
- Has a great sense of humor
Weaknesses:
- Shy
- Can be manipulated easily
- Despite intelligence is a bit naive
- Socially awkward
- Consistently stressed
- Shut-In
Personality:
Edgar has become the product of an overbearing father who values knowledge and titles above all else. As such Edgar has become a shut in who's only comfort is the books that he reads. He has worked very hard to become the person that he is taking time to accurately and with great detail plan every single function that his life revolves around. While he seems too cold and distant to most he does find time to help other students in some of the more difficult classes knowing how difficult those classes can be.
As a consequence of his up bringing Edgar has an almost irrational fear of authority figures and does everything he can to stay within the accepted line. While among his peers this leads to rumors that he tends to be a snitch or a teachers pet, the latter he doesn't mind being called, has led him to nearly abandon most common social interactions. When he hears of bullies among the school he will be quick to confront them and easily wear them down with a witty and intelligent barrage that would almost rival the brightest of professors.
As a consequence of his up bringing Edgar has an almost irrational fear of authority figures and does everything he can to stay within the accepted line. While among his peers this leads to rumors that he tends to be a snitch or a teachers pet, the latter he doesn't mind being called, has led him to nearly abandon most common social interactions. When he hears of bullies among the school he will be quick to confront them and easily wear them down with a witty and intelligent barrage that would almost rival the brightest of professors.
Likes:
- Reading (Favorite Authors: Sun Tzu, Lao Tsi)
- Dueling
- Being around like minded people
Dislikes:
- Excessively loud people
- Arrogance
- Fool Hardiness
Fears:
- Failing academically
- Falling out of touch with his peerage
- Becoming "lame"
Biography:
The Whitby name is not one that is well known within the wizarding world, although in centuries past it was tied to some of the most prominent names in American wizardry. During the years of the Salem witch hunts the Whitby's were cousins to the Proctor's and as such Edgar's family still holds that connection tight. As the years progressed Edgar was beaten over the head with the thoughts that he was to continue a long line of wizardry and it was his responsibility to continue the name of Whitby.
Edgar's childhood was a bitter and lonely one, being the only child of a once prestigious wizarding family Edgar's father began his wizarding training from as early as physically possible teaching him magical history at the tender age of four. By the time he was old enough to attend his first year at Salem Edgar had already read most of the core classes books and knew most of what the professors were going to teach. This lead him to become an outcast among his peerage calling him all sorts of terrible names which only furthered his introverted behavior. When his grades began to slip it was only a matter of time before his father heard about it and began his tyrannical rule from a far.
After his first year came to a close Edgar's father began buckling down on him enforcing strict mandatory study times and material that was too far beyond what a second year should be learning. Without anytime to figure out life in a social aspect Edgar retreated into his books and his studies in the hope that if he studied hard enough or learned enough of the materials that his father shoved in front of him that maybe he would let up on him and possibly give him a taste of freedom that he so desperately wanted. Sadly this was not the case. The better that Edgar did the more his father shoved onto him and Edgar's only hope was that he could return to Salem just to have a minute break from studying.
His second year quickly became a repeat of the year before, his over zealous father pushing him into his studies caused him to skyrocket academically but fall tragically short socially. It wasn't until that another student began having trouble with a particularly troublesome class that Edgar began to shine. With his knowledge in the classes and courses far beyond what many had experienced he was able to aid in studying to the first years that were quickly becoming overwhelmed.
Finally feeling like a normal child Edgar dreaded going home knowing that his father would be waiting to continue the almost torturous activity of studying under him. Sure enough Edgar was right and the rigorous exercise of his father's tutelage began almost instantly after he walked through the door. Edgar thought that his ability to help others in the school would finally give his father a moment of pride at that thought, however, quickly passed. Edgar's father quickly scolded him telling him that his knowledge was only meant for Edgar and Edgar alone and he should never share what he knows with anyone.
Now in his seventh year Edgar continues his aid of other students, much to his father's displeasure, and now has started a personal campaign to help those bullied as senior member of the student body. Even with his new found bravado Edgar still harbors a deep seeded fear of the teaching staff and still prefers the solitude of the library to the hustle and bustle of the Good common room. It is unsure wither or not he will continue to thrive or shrink back into his almost hermit like life style since Edgar himself does not know if he will ever be free of his father's influence.
Edgar's childhood was a bitter and lonely one, being the only child of a once prestigious wizarding family Edgar's father began his wizarding training from as early as physically possible teaching him magical history at the tender age of four. By the time he was old enough to attend his first year at Salem Edgar had already read most of the core classes books and knew most of what the professors were going to teach. This lead him to become an outcast among his peerage calling him all sorts of terrible names which only furthered his introverted behavior. When his grades began to slip it was only a matter of time before his father heard about it and began his tyrannical rule from a far.
After his first year came to a close Edgar's father began buckling down on him enforcing strict mandatory study times and material that was too far beyond what a second year should be learning. Without anytime to figure out life in a social aspect Edgar retreated into his books and his studies in the hope that if he studied hard enough or learned enough of the materials that his father shoved in front of him that maybe he would let up on him and possibly give him a taste of freedom that he so desperately wanted. Sadly this was not the case. The better that Edgar did the more his father shoved onto him and Edgar's only hope was that he could return to Salem just to have a minute break from studying.
His second year quickly became a repeat of the year before, his over zealous father pushing him into his studies caused him to skyrocket academically but fall tragically short socially. It wasn't until that another student began having trouble with a particularly troublesome class that Edgar began to shine. With his knowledge in the classes and courses far beyond what many had experienced he was able to aid in studying to the first years that were quickly becoming overwhelmed.
Finally feeling like a normal child Edgar dreaded going home knowing that his father would be waiting to continue the almost torturous activity of studying under him. Sure enough Edgar was right and the rigorous exercise of his father's tutelage began almost instantly after he walked through the door. Edgar thought that his ability to help others in the school would finally give his father a moment of pride at that thought, however, quickly passed. Edgar's father quickly scolded him telling him that his knowledge was only meant for Edgar and Edgar alone and he should never share what he knows with anyone.
Now in his seventh year Edgar continues his aid of other students, much to his father's displeasure, and now has started a personal campaign to help those bullied as senior member of the student body. Even with his new found bravado Edgar still harbors a deep seeded fear of the teaching staff and still prefers the solitude of the library to the hustle and bustle of the Good common room. It is unsure wither or not he will continue to thrive or shrink back into his almost hermit like life style since Edgar himself does not know if he will ever be free of his father's influence.