Post by Desdamona O'Dunenan on Mar 10, 2008 1:20:25 GMT -5
Full Name: Desdamona Delaney O'Dunenan
Age: 16
Blood Line: Pureblood
Appearance:
Patronus A flock of Butterflies
Background:
On March 17th in the year of 1992 a precious bundle of joy arrived for the O'Dunnenan Clan. Desdamona Delaney O'Dunnenan, the only child of Conor and Fiona O'Dunnenan was born on the luckiest day of the year for the Irish. That St. Patrick's Day was the brightest day for the little village of Doolin, for baby Desdamona had the luck of the Irish on her side.
Right from the start Conor and Fiona knew that Desdamona would follow in their footsteps of magic. Fiona, who had a love for charms and potions also had a love for the arts. She passed on to her daughter the love and natural talent of charms and a natural love of singing and playing of music.
From an early age Desdamona was the sweetest and gentlest baby. She never fussed, even to strangers except for one. The sparkle in her eye and her warm smile brought peace to anybody that happened to glance into her direction. As Desdamona grew a little older, she became more of an explorer like her pappa, Conor. She loved being outside and loved the family of white rabbits that made their home close by her mum's garden.
Her family wasn't the wealthest of any lot but they had a charming little home nestled in the hills and they had what the needed and only needed what they had. Conor had spent much of his time working on his family's sheep ranch but thanks to his cousin Lars MorGavyn, Jade MorGayn's father, Conor soon found a job with the Ministry. Meanwhile Desdamona's mum spent her time working on her magic, her art and spending time working at the small Nursery School in the village.
The O'Dunenan trio spent many a wonderous years together. As Desdamona grew brighter and bigger she more and more showed her natural birth given talents of magic. Her laughter filled the O'Dunenan home and it would soon be joined by more. Desdamona was 6 when her baby brother was born. Grady O'Dunenan was the spitting image of his father and the newest bundle of joy to the clan.
The happiness and joy, however, would soon come to an end. Fiona O'Dunenan, only after months of bringing life into the world for a second time would be gone, perhaps forever. There had been an dark, evil man. That one man that Desdamona even as a baby knew he was dark. He had fallen in love with the fair Fiona and as this dark man raised with the Dark Forces, Fiona went to war with him.
Desdamona's family was grief stricken when one horrible stormy afternoon there was a terrible fire, an explosion and then Fiona O'Dunenan was gone. There was no body, however, so for Desdamona she knows her mum is out there somewhere.
It was incredibly hard for Conor to raise two small children on his own. It was then that Desdamona's two great aunties, Una and Zinna Conary, her mum's aunts came to stay and help the O'Dunenan children. They two were witches and loved and cared for them. Desdamona, however, took much of baby Grady on herself.
She felt that he needed her more than anyone. The world could be a very scary place for a little baby and although she was barely 8 she took on the role of mum in play for her baby brother. That started a very long road of her nuturing nature and compelling heart.
When Desdamona came of age, to start her magical learning she was hesitant. She didn't see why she couldn't stay with her pappa and great aunties and learn magic from them. She didn't want to leave Grady or her family. How could she take care of them if she wasn't there?
Reluctanty Desdamona followed her pappa's wishes and went off to Hogwarts. She was truly gifted and her family, honored that she'd been accepted to such a school. At Hogwarts Desdamona saw the awful and darkness that had fallen the school but she strived to bring light and cheer wherever she went.
With her cherished locket, containing two four leaf clovers, one hers and the other Fiona's she befriended all those in need. She spent her days attending to her studies very diligently, just as her mum would have done. She spent her free time in the gardens and lawns. The woodland creatures and flowers made her feel at home.
Desdamona found a familar face after her first couple of years. Her cousin, Jade MorGavyn had transfered to Hogwarts from Beauxbaton's and it felt nice for Desdamona to have someone who felt a bit like family. Unfortunately, the two cousins were as different as night and day.
Making great strides in the classroom, she was a hard worker and from an early start impressed several professors with her hard work. When she wasn't working diligently on her lessons, she founds the time now to play her music, often wandering through the grounds with a song on her lips or picking away at her mum's guitar in her room or a lone corridor.
Hogwarts has become Desdamona's home away from home and she is sure to find her own Hogwart's family that she will loyally love, care for and protect to the best of her power just like her mum.
Personality + Flaws:
Desdamona's personality has always been warm and welcoming. She truly believes that there was or could be good in the hearts of all people, except for one. She believes in loyalty, generousity, compassion and friendship.
Desdamona often is found wearing her heart on her sleeve, and she's always there to give you a smile when in need. Before anyone thinks that she just lives in a bubble of sunshine and rainbows, you have to learn that Desdamona knows that there is evil in the world. She, however, chooses to try and help shed a bit of goodness into it.
She's in search of a lost mum and so she knows what it feels like to be angry, hurt and to feel despair. She tries to see the positive, the brightside and the silver lining of every day.
Mona isn't perfect though. She tends to be a little naive at times and she is easily putting her trust in everyone she meets. Her belief that everyone has goodness inside them, no matter how deep has lead her to some heartaches but she won't give up the idea that inside people, especially like her cousin Jade, that there is a good person.
Desdamona often finds herself lost in daydreams from time to time, especially when it rains. She is often misplacing belongings and wonders if it's the Lepruchans sending her a message. Her heart is a very fragile object.
Losing her mum caused Desdamona to be afraid of losing those that she loves. She will be there for anyone who needs a friend but she just doesn't want to lose anyone she gets too close to. She carries the weight of the world on her shoulders at times but she's brave when it comes to those who can't defend themselves.
Magical Abilities: Has a natural talent for charms and a strong desire for the art of devination.
Ambitions: Desdamona wishes to find her mother. She wants to keep the sun shining and keep peace for all those who are in strife. She'd love to bring pride and honor for her mum, with her music and art. She wants to love, honor and protect her family and loved ones.
