Character Info Sheet
All information regarding the character William Farley can be read on this post. Less clutter around the journal that way. :D
NAME
Full Name: William Aidan Farley
Name Meaning: William is from the Germanic name Wilhelm, which was composed of the elements "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection". Aidan is an Anglicized form of AODHÁN, pet form of AODH, which is from the old Irish name Áed, which meant "fire".
Nickname: Most people call him 'William' or 'Will' if your tongue is really lazy. 'Aidan' is only used by his father, and that is only when they are talking of really important matters or when he is getting scolded.
PHYSICAL
Hair: Dark brown, nothing too short (in boy terms)
Height: 6'1"
Physique: Medium, athletic build. Fit, but not overly muscular.
BIRTH DETAILS
Birthday: 23 October 1989
Age: 16
Sign: Scorpio
BORN ON A CUSP: LIBRA-SCORPIO
Libra/Scorpios strive to create balance and harmony between self and other through investigation and probing. They are often strongly intuitive and penetrating.
Libra/Scorpios are diplomatic and co-operative; they are skilled at initiating group projects. They can be stubborn, refusing to give up when others have long since become bored and abandoned a project. Libra/Scorpios get things done when no one else thought it possible. In this way, the Fixed quality of Scorpio is expressed. When Libra/Scorpios set goals for themselves, they are determined to succeed. They have their own agenda and work to achieve their desires.
Libra/Scorpios are seductive and attractive, commanding and intense. They are skilled at communication and abstract reasoning, and their intelligence combines with their interest in others to become an intellectual exploration of those around them. They may repress their emotions, but underneath they are lusty and perceptive. Libra/Scorpios are motivated and loyal, but they are often misunderstood and may be seen as dictatorial or sarcastic. If they have an ulterior motive, they can be overbearing, but in a subtle, sly or manipulative way.
Libra/Scorpios are both mystical and scientific, a combination that makes them very aware of what is happening around them; they are a Sign of great depth. In their leisure time, Libra/Scorpios tend to have a definite lazy streak. However, this is barely perceptible because they also enjoy difficult pursuits that challenge them to excel, and they refuse to settle for being anything less than the best. They may have a particular affinity for activities that let them get out in nature.
In love relationships, Libra is playful, romantic and devoted, and Scorpio is intense, intimate and dependent on their partner. The great strength of the Libra/Scorpio-born is in their drive for peace and harmony and their determination to see things through to the end. Their skill at seeing all sides of a situation with great passion and strength makes them one of the most powerful characters of the Zodiac.
EDUCATION
Hogwarts: Hufflepuff House
Year: Fifth
Pre-Hogwarts Training: His father taught him and his sister when they were younger. Was also taught to fly by his father using bewitched saucers; proper flying training using a broom was done by his uncle.
Subjects: Excels in those subjects requiring the use of wands (Charms, Transfiguration, DADA) and Potions. Gets through the others through hard work and long study hours. Really long study hours. These "other subjects" include: Arithmancy, Runes, CoMC, Herbology, History of Magic, and Astronomy. He's definitely dropping the last three subjects next year.
MAGICAL
Wand: 12 1/2 inches, Birch with dragon heartstring as core
Wand Wood: Birch people are determined, resilient and ambitious. Good organisers, leaders and strategists, they are not deterred by setbacks, believing hard work, patience and persistance will triumph. They are loyal but reserved in showing affection.
Wand Core: Dragons are said to lead a solitary life, preferring to be alone not unless bothered or provoke. In which case, they do not hesitate to defend their treasures and show their strength.
Broom: Cleansweep 11
First Sign of Magic: A small goblet containing some bitter-tasting healing potion burst and got broken after a strong refusal not to drink it when he was sick at age 2.
HOBBIES
Quidditch: William is one of the Chasers for the Hufflepuff Quidditch team, although he is quite a versatile flier and could probably fly any other position except being Keeper. (STILL AWAITING MOD PERMISSION FOR CHASER POSITION)
Painting/Drawing: Has a preference for landscapes, and rarely makes sketches of people or other animal creatures
ASPIRATIONS
Career: William has been brought to take over the family business, although he would actually prefer not to be cooped up in an office. He does not like the idea or the feeling of failing his father however, and so he just goes along with it. Still, he's taking up auror and cursebreaking subjects, thinking that maybe he'd manage to be one of the two while presiding over the business. He has yet to think of how in the world he would manage that, though.
Love: Will is currently single and does not mind being one. He is a silent and reserved individual, and although he is not shy, this hinders some girls from approaching him. It takes a little and a lot to impress William; popularity among any social circle, or being a seemingly permanent fixture at any party does not tickle his fancy one bit.
OPINIONS ON CHARACTERS
A work in progress, will undergo (continuous) editing once backstories are established.
anna_farley: Anna is William's younger sister (by a year) who is also in Hufflepuff. They don't appear to be really close, sometimes they would just greet each other with a nod of a head or a curt utterance of the other's name when they pass by each other in the halls, but Will does care for his sister very much. He's there for Anna when she needs his help, although he has no plans of ever donating a single galleon, sickle or knut to her Firebolt Fund.
bookwormbri: Bri is one of the very few girls where Will allows himself to be more talkative than usual. He first met her through the usual Pureblood social circles and then going through Hogwarts at the same time, but what drew them close, aside from the numerous things they have in common, was the similar "predicament" they were in regarding their respective fathers. He likes how he never feels any twinge of being uncomfortable whenever he's on silent mode. Will tutors Bri in Transfiguration, and wouldn't mind teaching her how to fly except it's more fun seeing her get indignant about heights.
edward_mcmillan
tim_ashford: William knows Tim through Bri and through the classes they attend. He likes Tim, he's a great guy, although he wonders amusedly how anyone could actually be more silent than him. Will also thinks Tim's a good match for Bri.
Professors
TIMELINE
A work in progress, will undergo (continuous) editing once more family details and backstories are established, plus school experiences that happen in game.
1989
:: October
- Born to Lucian Farley and Emilia Johnston-Farley
1990
:: August
- Sister, Anna Elizabeth Farley, born
1991
:: May
First sign of magic: summoned his milk bottle when no one was bringing it to him despite incessant crying. The milk bottle hit him on the head though.
1993
:: August
- Makes first trip to Diagon Alley with parents. Hovers by Ollivanders, wishing to have a wand of his own. Parents say no, naturally.
- Lucian gives him and his sister their first feeling of flying in the air by bewitching saucers to enlarge and fly around with one of them sitting on it.
1994
:: October
- Had first broom, given by Uncle Darius on his 5th birthday. Commence flying lessons from both his father and his uncle, whenever Darius finds time to visit the Farley household.
1995
:: December
- Meets bookwormbri for the first time at the Richards' Pureblood Yule party.
1996
:: December
- Darius stays with them for the entire month of December. Starts bombardingteaching William about the theoretical workings of magic.
- Properly meets Bri's father, thomasrichards at the usual Yule party.
:: January
- Lucian starts where Darius left off with the theoretical training.
1999
:: January
- Lucian educates him with business matters and grooms him to be future heir of their big business
2000
:: June
- Disappointed to learn that he couldn't join Hogwarts because of his age. Darius acquiesces to teach Will a few basic spells using his wand whenever he drops by the house. Lucian buys him his first pet, an eagle owl William named 'Damon'.
:: December
- Meets darianaclaw, Bri's cousin, in one of the usual Pureblood parties
2001
:: July
- Receives Hogwarts letter
:: August
- Makes trip to Diagon Alley for school supplies.
:: September
- Met and sat on same carriage with gavin_villafort at the train bound for Hogwarts
- Starts first year at Hogwarts
2002
:: September
- Starts second year at Hogwarts
2003
:: September
- Starts third year at Hogwarts
2004
June
- Puts foot down and resolutely refuses to go with Darius to the yearly Alps trip. Had a quick but relatively harmless duel with Darius, which he lost. Darius decides to teach him how to duel instead.
:: September
- Starts fourth year at Hogwarts
- Joins the Hufflepuff Quidditch team tryouts; is accepted as a Chaser
2005
:: September
- Starts fifth year at Hogwarts
- Meets katzenkaiser, the transfer from Durmstrang. Learns of their 'room mates' status; is half-bewildered, half-amused at the thought.
- Gets injured on a Quidditch practice when a bludger accidentally went his way and whacks his elbow. Had to leave the team.
:: November
- Gets back on the Quidditch team after fellow Hufflepuff freekiriaki died from Death Eater attack
If you want your character to have any kind of history with William, you may leave a comment on this post. You can also send an email to illuxtris[at]gmail.com for things that you want to keep private from other players, or catch me on AIM (Gemkarita) or MSN (gemkarita[at]hotmail.com) to work out some backstory.
NAME
Full Name: William Aidan Farley
Name Meaning: William is from the Germanic name Wilhelm, which was composed of the elements "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection". Aidan is an Anglicized form of AODHÁN, pet form of AODH, which is from the old Irish name Áed, which meant "fire".
Nickname: Most people call him 'William' or 'Will' if your tongue is really lazy. 'Aidan' is only used by his father, and that is only when they are talking of really important matters or when he is getting scolded.
PHYSICAL
Hair: Dark brown, nothing too short (in boy terms)
Height: 6'1"
Physique: Medium, athletic build. Fit, but not overly muscular.
BIRTH DETAILS
Birthday: 23 October 1989
Age: 16
Sign: Scorpio
BORN ON A CUSP: LIBRA-SCORPIO
Libra/Scorpios strive to create balance and harmony between self and other through investigation and probing. They are often strongly intuitive and penetrating.
Libra/Scorpios are diplomatic and co-operative; they are skilled at initiating group projects. They can be stubborn, refusing to give up when others have long since become bored and abandoned a project. Libra/Scorpios get things done when no one else thought it possible. In this way, the Fixed quality of Scorpio is expressed. When Libra/Scorpios set goals for themselves, they are determined to succeed. They have their own agenda and work to achieve their desires.
Libra/Scorpios are seductive and attractive, commanding and intense. They are skilled at communication and abstract reasoning, and their intelligence combines with their interest in others to become an intellectual exploration of those around them. They may repress their emotions, but underneath they are lusty and perceptive. Libra/Scorpios are motivated and loyal, but they are often misunderstood and may be seen as dictatorial or sarcastic. If they have an ulterior motive, they can be overbearing, but in a subtle, sly or manipulative way.
Libra/Scorpios are both mystical and scientific, a combination that makes them very aware of what is happening around them; they are a Sign of great depth. In their leisure time, Libra/Scorpios tend to have a definite lazy streak. However, this is barely perceptible because they also enjoy difficult pursuits that challenge them to excel, and they refuse to settle for being anything less than the best. They may have a particular affinity for activities that let them get out in nature.
In love relationships, Libra is playful, romantic and devoted, and Scorpio is intense, intimate and dependent on their partner. The great strength of the Libra/Scorpio-born is in their drive for peace and harmony and their determination to see things through to the end. Their skill at seeing all sides of a situation with great passion and strength makes them one of the most powerful characters of the Zodiac.
EDUCATION
Hogwarts: Hufflepuff House
Year: Fifth
Pre-Hogwarts Training: His father taught him and his sister when they were younger. Was also taught to fly by his father using bewitched saucers; proper flying training using a broom was done by his uncle.
Subjects: Excels in those subjects requiring the use of wands (Charms, Transfiguration, DADA) and Potions. Gets through the others through hard work and long study hours. Really long study hours. These "other subjects" include: Arithmancy, Runes, CoMC, Herbology, History of Magic, and Astronomy. He's definitely dropping the last three subjects next year.
MAGICAL
Wand: 12 1/2 inches, Birch with dragon heartstring as core
Wand Wood: Birch people are determined, resilient and ambitious. Good organisers, leaders and strategists, they are not deterred by setbacks, believing hard work, patience and persistance will triumph. They are loyal but reserved in showing affection.
Wand Core: Dragons are said to lead a solitary life, preferring to be alone not unless bothered or provoke. In which case, they do not hesitate to defend their treasures and show their strength.
Broom: Cleansweep 11
First Sign of Magic: A small goblet containing some bitter-tasting healing potion burst and got broken after a strong refusal not to drink it when he was sick at age 2.
HOBBIES
Quidditch: William is one of the Chasers for the Hufflepuff Quidditch team, although he is quite a versatile flier and could probably fly any other position except being Keeper. (STILL AWAITING MOD PERMISSION FOR CHASER POSITION)
Painting/Drawing: Has a preference for landscapes, and rarely makes sketches of people or other animal creatures
ASPIRATIONS
Career: William has been brought to take over the family business, although he would actually prefer not to be cooped up in an office. He does not like the idea or the feeling of failing his father however, and so he just goes along with it. Still, he's taking up auror and cursebreaking subjects, thinking that maybe he'd manage to be one of the two while presiding over the business. He has yet to think of how in the world he would manage that, though.
Love: Will is currently single and does not mind being one. He is a silent and reserved individual, and although he is not shy, this hinders some girls from approaching him. It takes a little and a lot to impress William; popularity among any social circle, or being a seemingly permanent fixture at any party does not tickle his fancy one bit.
OPINIONS ON CHARACTERS
A work in progress, will undergo (continuous) editing once backstories are established.
anna_farley: Anna is William's younger sister (by a year) who is also in Hufflepuff. They don't appear to be really close, sometimes they would just greet each other with a nod of a head or a curt utterance of the other's name when they pass by each other in the halls, but Will does care for his sister very much. He's there for Anna when she needs his help, although he has no plans of ever donating a single galleon, sickle or knut to her Firebolt Fund.
bookwormbri: Bri is one of the very few girls where Will allows himself to be more talkative than usual. He first met her through the usual Pureblood social circles and then going through Hogwarts at the same time, but what drew them close, aside from the numerous things they have in common, was the similar "predicament" they were in regarding their respective fathers. He likes how he never feels any twinge of being uncomfortable whenever he's on silent mode. Will tutors Bri in Transfiguration, and wouldn't mind teaching her how to fly except it's more fun seeing her get indignant about heights.
edward_mcmillan
tim_ashford: William knows Tim through Bri and through the classes they attend. He likes Tim, he's a great guy, although he wonders amusedly how anyone could actually be more silent than him. Will also thinks Tim's a good match for Bri.
Professors
TIMELINE
A work in progress, will undergo (continuous) editing once more family details and backstories are established, plus school experiences that happen in game.
1989
:: October
- Born to Lucian Farley and Emilia Johnston-Farley
1990
:: August
- Sister, Anna Elizabeth Farley, born
1991
:: May
First sign of magic: summoned his milk bottle when no one was bringing it to him despite incessant crying. The milk bottle hit him on the head though.
1993
:: August
- Makes first trip to Diagon Alley with parents. Hovers by Ollivanders, wishing to have a wand of his own. Parents say no, naturally.
- Lucian gives him and his sister their first feeling of flying in the air by bewitching saucers to enlarge and fly around with one of them sitting on it.
1994
:: October
- Had first broom, given by Uncle Darius on his 5th birthday. Commence flying lessons from both his father and his uncle, whenever Darius finds time to visit the Farley household.
1995
:: December
- Meets bookwormbri for the first time at the Richards' Pureblood Yule party.
1996
:: December
- Darius stays with them for the entire month of December. Starts bombardingteaching William about the theoretical workings of magic.
- Properly meets Bri's father, thomasrichards at the usual Yule party.
:: January
- Lucian starts where Darius left off with the theoretical training.
1999
:: January
- Lucian educates him with business matters and grooms him to be future heir of their big business
2000
:: June
- Disappointed to learn that he couldn't join Hogwarts because of his age. Darius acquiesces to teach Will a few basic spells using his wand whenever he drops by the house. Lucian buys him his first pet, an eagle owl William named 'Damon'.
:: December
- Meets darianaclaw, Bri's cousin, in one of the usual Pureblood parties
2001
:: July
- Receives Hogwarts letter
:: August
- Makes trip to Diagon Alley for school supplies.
:: September
- Met and sat on same carriage with gavin_villafort at the train bound for Hogwarts
- Starts first year at Hogwarts
2002
:: September
- Starts second year at Hogwarts
2003
:: September
- Starts third year at Hogwarts
2004
June
- Puts foot down and resolutely refuses to go with Darius to the yearly Alps trip. Had a quick but relatively harmless duel with Darius, which he lost. Darius decides to teach him how to duel instead.
:: September
- Starts fourth year at Hogwarts
- Joins the Hufflepuff Quidditch team tryouts; is accepted as a Chaser
2005
:: September
- Starts fifth year at Hogwarts
- Meets katzenkaiser, the transfer from Durmstrang. Learns of their 'room mates' status; is half-bewildered, half-amused at the thought.
- Gets injured on a Quidditch practice when a bludger accidentally went his way and whacks his elbow. Had to leave the team.
:: November
- Gets back on the Quidditch team after fellow Hufflepuff freekiriaki died from Death Eater attack
If you want your character to have any kind of history with William, you may leave a comment on this post. You can also send an email to illuxtris[at]gmail.com for things that you want to keep private from other players, or catch me on AIM (Gemkarita) or MSN (gemkarita[at]hotmail.com) to work out some backstory.