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Hello! My friend and I are recruiting for our Harry Potter RP. It focuses on a group of four friends at their last year of Hogwarts, so we'll need two more people. We'll have an overarching plot, but it won't be the only thing we'll write about. We plan to recount the entire year, hitting events like the Triwizard tournament, Yuletide ball, and anything else. Here's some basic information:

Plot: Since the fall of the Dark Lord, the Death Eaters have been wasting away in Azkaban. But with the death of the boy who was pivotal in their downfall, there has been scheming behind the prison bars. Unknown to those relishing in the peace of the wizarding world, the former Death Eaters and their allies outside of Azkaban have been planning an insurrection. For the most part, our heroes are caught up with their day to day events at Hogwarts, unaware of these events going on elsewhere in the wizarding world. Little do the students at Hogwarts know, their bubble of peace is soon to be shattered.

Setting: After the fall of Voldemort, the magical world experienced a long period of stability; the economy boomed, the last death eaters were rounded up, and everyone was, more or less, safe. Harry Potter was heralded as a hero, and lived with unwanted fame for the rest of his life.

2015: Wizards have their own brand of cellphone. 2012 was branded as the age of magic-tech. Pureblood supremacy is on the decline. Harry Potter is dead. His death at an early age of 35 shocked the world, and wizards everywhere fell into a deep mourning. “Who will protect us now?” was the main concern. But nothing changed. The event was considered nothing more than a desperate escape by elderly wizards, and life went on. However, many overlook the possibilities of other dark forces at play.....

We just really want this to be a collaborative experience, so any idea or plot divergence is game. If you have any ideas, please share! Also, if you plan to join, we'd like a good level of commitment. If you're busy, just let us know.

NAME: Dakota Ly

AGE: 24

GENDER: Male

ORIENTATION: Pansexual

OCCUPATION: Local mailman. He gets around quickly enough by bike, but is prone to slacking off on the job. When found lounging at a bar or bakery, his go-to excuse is "hey, it's a small town." If he finds himself with a dearth of mail and an abundance of time, it's common to see him flitter from place to place.

Home: Lives alone at the heart of Harmonica Town.

APPEARANCE: Dakota is distinctively androgynous. He has short, black hair that frames his face, and can be considered pretty. He's tall at 5'9, and has a lithe but lanky figure. His usual work outfit consists of a long sleeved button up, and skinny jeans. Sometimes, if he hasn't washed his uniform, he wears whatever is clean.

PERSONALITY: Dakota is very easy going and enjoys interacting with people from all walks of life. Although not loud or rambunctious, he has a quick wit. A huge part of who he is, is his proclivity to go with the flow. He lets life lead him rather than the other way around, and does not have much ambition. His lack of drive has made the people around him try to change him, but he's learned to pretend to have dreams in order to satisfy them. He's content where he is, and is happy to be able to talk to good people everyday. The big cities are much more impersonal, and he thrives on empathetic and meaningful connections. He hates small talk, and gets people to warm up to him pretty quickly.

He's very receptive to conflict and tries to avoid any sort whenever he can, but when it involves the people he cares about, it's a different story. At first glance, Dakota can be seen as a pushover, but he has very strong convictions about who he is and what he likes. He doesn't worry too much about how people perceive him, which can lead him to wear pajamas to work on some days. He is never at risk of getting fired because the town is so small, and there is no one else willing to work full time.

He interacts fine with animals, but has never had any pets. He tries his best never to be alone, and likes to go on strolls away from the stifling silence of his room. His hobbies include socializing, reading, and cooking.

(I plan on fleshing him out a lot more)

HISTORY: Dakota was born into a high middle-class family who could afford to live in the suburbs, located near top public schools. His parents were not very understanding and often pushed him to do well in school even at the risk of compromising his emotional health. He first observed this phenomenon in his older sister, who often clashed with their parents' ideals in a blaze of passion. The increasing pressure to do well in an educational and eventually professional environment made him more withdrawn, but he was prevented from becoming a recluse with the help of his sister. They were nearly inseparable when they were children, and while he admired her headstrong personality, he did not adopt the same demeanor.

When she moved away to college, Dakota made the conscious decision to do the same. He did well enough in school for his parents to leave him alone, but had no intention of becoming a doctor or engineer. By then, he had built up a defense against his parent's constant nagging, but was still hurt by their disappointment. He didn't care too much about discovering his passion, like his sister, and breezed through high school with top marks to the delight of his parents. To this day, they remain cordial, but ultimately impersonal.

He attended an average 4 year college in a small city that was known for it's computer science program to accommodate the parents, but later secretly switched his major to anthropology. It was these four years of college that were completely transformative. Although a little late, he became more socially adept and met people he truly enjoyed being with. Combined with the subject of his major, he became incredibly appreciative of human beings and the bonds he could forge with them, which was impressive due to his stunted relationships in the past.

Dakota decided to move to Harmonica city after researching areas that fit his criteria: small, personal, and far away from his parents. He snagged the job as a part time mail carrier in order to sustain himself while he searched for a career, but later moved to full time. Currently, it does not appear as if he is changing jobs anytime soon.

LIKES:
* Sweets
* Fresh air
* People
* The smell of fruit (mmm….apples..)
* Small animals

DISLIKES:
* Conflict
* Being alone
* Authority
* Reptiles
* Formal Institutions

FAMILY: Dakota has is the youngest child with one older sister (30). She is a successful lawyer in a large city, and cares deeply for him, but has an intense dislike for their parents.

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