Ernie (![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} earnestlearning) wrote,@ 2008-01-08 23:43:00 |
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ernie || bio
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| Age: 21 || June 25 “Hufflepuff Cancers are oriented first and foremost to the home and to all things domestic. The ultimate homebodies of the magical world, they are at their happiest when they are puttering in the kitchen, stirring up food in magical cauldrons or whipping up soothing, healing potions. These wizards desperately need to be needed. If cut off from family, a circle of close friends, or a flock of wounded birds to tend, they will get anxious and depressed, unless their energies are directed somehow to a cause or a person which finds them good use. They are caring and compassionate, and are excellent listeners.” (http://www.spenecial.com/birdsofafeath Former House: Hufflepuff Wand: Ash, 11.5 inches, durable, suitable for intricate spells . Core: Phoenix feather from wing Ash is known to give its owner focus and is the perfect choice for charm work. Also famous for its protective qualities it is especially suited for security against even the most powerful storms. (http://www.quizilla.com/cgi-bin/res Patronus: Boar Boggart: Spending the rest of his life alone. Political view: Order Sexuality: Ernie is heterosexual though he did briefly wonder about his sexuality his fifth year. It turned out to be normal growing pangs as Ernie then found himself lusting after Susan Bones. He would also be slow to admit it, but he often wondered how he and Hannah would fare as a couple. |
Ernie was the only boy born to a family that already consisted of two little girls.. As such, he was doted upon, but taught the value of respect and hard work. He was expected to complete chores, obey his parents, act kindly toward his sisters, and do his best in academics. His parents welcomed Ernie’s opinions and encouraged him to express himself as long as he was proper in doing so. Punishment for misbehavior wasn’t time-outs or spankings as it was for most other children, but, rather, long talks and essays. The MacMillans wished for their children to understand why actions were unacceptable; thus, they didn’t believe in punitive actions, but education. Why was the behavior wrong? Why did the action hurt feelings? How could the situation be rectified? Ernie displayed his first sign of magical tendencies at seven years old. He had been playing in the yard as he usually did when he tripped, falling off the porch. Instead of landing on the hard ground, however, he floated until his father was able to grab him. Ernie had seen his family use magic before, but the incident still terrified him as he felt so out of control of himself. After that, Ernie kept to himself, hoping to never feel that floating sensation again. Yet, more magical occurrences kept cropping up and, finally, with much love and assurances from his parents, Ernie accepted his wizard status. Ernie received his letter to Hogwarts just as his parents and older sisters had, but he was in no rush to attend. He was attached to his parents and hated the idea of leaving his room, pets, and toys. Even at that age, he enjoyed structure and routine. His parents worked hard to reason with him, telling him stories of their own time at Hogwarts. Ernie eventually relented, but only because he knew he had no real choice in the matter. The day the Hogwarts Express was set to exit the station, Ernie clung to his mum, sobbing. He begged to be allowed to stay; furthermore, his mother would have relented had her husband not bent to the child’s level to strike a deal. “Give it three months and if you hate it at Christmas, we’ll keep you home,” he had promised his tearful little boy. Frightened, but not wanting to disappoint his dad, Ernie had nodded before allowing his father to pick him up for a fierce bear hug. Ernie spent the train ride alone. He was sniffling and clinging to his favorite stuffed animal which did little to gain him favor in the eyes of the other pupils. In fact, most sneered and chuckled even if they didn’t outright insult him. When he finally reached Hogwarts, his parents’ tale of the sorting ceremony did little to calm Ernie’s nerves. He stood, waiting his turn with a sick stomach. He definitely didn’t want Slytherin as the students there looked so scary and bulking. Gryffindor seemed a bit boisterous for Ernie’s taste even if his mother had been housed there. Ravenclaw seemed as if it would be alright, but Ernie hoped that he’d be placed in Hufflepuff like his beloved father, who he aspired to be just like. When his turn at the hat came, Ernie sat with a pounding heart. Yet, he had little to fear as the hat immediately shouted, “Hufflepuff!” as his loyalty and gentle soul shined through. Ernie was amazed at how easily he fit into Hufflepuff. Despite his awkwardness in dealing with people, his house mates, for the most part, accepted him for who he was- idiosyncrasies and all. He still missed his family, naturally, but thanks to his Head of House and mates, Ernie was able to adapt and didn’t need to take his father up on his offer to come home at Christmas. Things went rather well for Ernie his first year. He wasn’t top in his class, but he was close. He made some friends, most notably Hannah, Justin, and Zach. He also enjoyed the favor of most of his teachers. However, second year was a different story. He was scared that Justin would be hurt and worked hard to protect him, rarely leaving the boy alone. Ernie was so frightened that he even believed Harry Potter to be the Heir of Slytherin! Deep down, Ernie knew it was a long shot, but the snake incident pointed to validity. Besides, if Harry was the culprit, at least Ernie knew who he was protecting Justin from! Of course, as the year ended and Hermione was petrified, Ernie realized how wrong he had been. Staying true to the person he was raised to be, Ernie apologized. However, he never quite stopped feeling guilty. After second year, Ernie steered clear of the trio as he hated being reminded of how stupid he had acted and seeing them just brought that terrible year back to him. He threw himself further into his studies, determined to be the best but never quite making it. As such, his reputation as a nerd grew. Ernie hated being seen as so straight and narrow, but there was little he could do to change that idea. In truth, he liked himself even if he wished he had more ‘people skills.’ Fifth year was a difficult one even if Ernie was proud to be made a prefect. Ernie missed having Dumbledore in charge and despised Umbridge with his whole being. Anger wasn’t something Ernie often felt, but seeing how Harry was smeared brought out his fury. He was determined to be there for the boy that time and supported him in joining Dumbledore’s Army. Not to mention, Ernie was staunchly opposed to the idea of ‘pure being better.’ No way would he allow such bigotry to reign supreme. Moreover, he was extremely thankful when things seemed to have returned to ‘normal’ at the end of that year. Dumbledore was back and death eaters were imprisoned. Life had to get better, right? Unfortunately for Ernie, his belief was wrong. Things were worse sixth year as Harry grew defensive and withdrawn. The DA was disbanded and the former members were left feeling unneeded. Ernie sensed something major was brewing and feared the return of You Know Who. He hated feeling defenseless and threw himself into his prefect responsibilities and classes. Consequently, he became even more stringent in upholding rules much to the dismay of Hogwarts’ students. He reasoned he was simply making up for Malfoy’s lack of attention to the job. Despite himself, Ernie wondered what was wrong with Draco. He couldn’t say he was worried about the stupid git, but he was irritated that he was shirking his responsibilities. At the conclusion of sixth year, Ernie was left feeling petrified and questioning all he ever knew. The greatest wizard who ever lived was dead, Malfoy was responsible, Snape was evil… The world had gone mad in a matter of hours. Ernie would never forget the looks on the teachers’ faces or the angry cries by the Death Eaters. He’d always recall the agony of searching out his friends while worrying about his own safety as well. Plus he’d never forget the feeling of loneliness and helplessness in knowing there wasn’t a thing he could do to help. As the war began to rage, there was no question of Ernie’s loyalty. He was a staunch Order supporter, offering them all the help he could. He lost his father early on, which only fueled Ernie’s desire to aid the Light. He attacked his DADA books with a vengeance, reading up on all he could. He would be in the front lines this time, refusing to sit idly by as he had sixth year. When the headmistress came asking him the favor of becoming teacher of Ancient Runes, Ernie didn’t hesitate to say yes. He had fond memories of Hogwarts, regardless of the many dark moments. Moreover, Ernie wished to be part of unifying the future generations so that they’d never have to face a war as his had. |
| Ernie is a very serious young man, but that doesn’t mean he lacks humor. He appreciates levity, but believes there is a time and place for such behavior. One would be hard pressed to find Ernie goofing off if there was a task to be completed, but in his free time he is quite content to plop on a sofa, reading a book meant for nothing but pleasure. His somberness has often given him a reputation of being unyielding and boring. However, simply because he enjoys rules doesn’t mean he cannot recognize when they need to be re-evaluated and changed. He believes one must accept guidelines, but, if the greater good calls for it, he will most definitely balk at the system as illustrated by his time with Dumbledore’s army. Ernie is dependable and expects the same from his friends and colleagues. However, since he has such high expectations of himself, it is almost impossible for others to live up to Ernie’s ideals. As such, he rarely connects with anyone beyond a superficial level. In school, he was often accused of being too straight-edged; moreover, many outside his immediate social circle still maintain this notion. Ernie has a great sense of loyalty not only to himself, but to his friends, family, work, and ideals. He puts one hundred percent effort into all he does, even if it is nothing more than helping to pick colors for a classroom. Thus, those around him can sometimes take Ernie for granted. They know he’ll always be there and willing to help even if to his own detriment. Admitting mistakes is hard for Ernie, but he is more than willing to apologize when he recognizes the need. It simply takes time for Ernie to understand that he did indeed mess up. He expects himself to be the best; therefore, seeing otherwise is difficult for the young man. Unfortunately, in his quest to be ‘perfect,’ Ernie often compares himself to others and, whether he admits it to himself or not, rarely measures up. Ernie is awkward with people, preferring to watch life rather than partake. He never quite says the ‘right’ thing and has a habit of putting people off. As such, he keeps few people close to him and prefers being along much of the time. Ernie has matured thanks to the war. He has seen much hardship in his young life and there are scars, even if only invisible ones. Always withdrawn to begin with, Ernie is even more of a loner these days. He misses his father and hates that the man is no longer around to offer advice and a shoulder to lean on. Moreover, Ernie is now deeply attached to his mother and has assumed the role of ‘man of the house.’ Ernie still has a fuller face and is broader in the shoulders, but his baby fat is gone. He isn’t ugly, but he isn’t absolutely handsome either. He is of average height and weight. He prefers a preppie style of dress and isn’t against wearing muggle clothing on the weekends. |
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