Hey! I'm Stevie, the other Mod, and I'm pretty amused that we decided to reopen RA. It had been debated upon for months, let me tell you, so feel pretty special that we brought it back. It's a time sapper, though. I haven't modded since...March? February? I forgot what a pain in the ass it is.
So! I'm also at Birch Creek, most of you are, anddddddd I love it there. Probably more than here, won't lie. I'm also freezing and it's 4:15AM Alaska Time. Surprise!
As a general WARNING, I tend to fall asleep on people midconversation. And sometimes I'll wake up and type at them with complete nonsense. And then I'm embarrassed in the morning! So, just letting you know to watch out. Just in case.
-sigh- I have eight characters to introduce to you right now. The slowness of my computer is generally overwhelming--just thought I'd share.
chase_creevey is 23. Best friends with Hugo. Dating Rylee Hooper. Owner of Magical Menagerie. He's a lot different from the first incarnation of RA and he's a lot different that DS or Amortentia or Landing, etc. He's pretty laid back, pretty quiet, calm, helpful. He doesn't want a fuss because the fuss upsets the animals and he's aaaaalways got an animal around. Hufflepuff.
cam_finnigan is VERY unlike anyone from Birch Creek. So watch out if you think you know -this- Cam. While very committed to Addison, he's best friends with Lane Coote [with whom he had off and on relationships with] and tends to ponder the question 'What if' a lot. He's best dude friends with Nate and James. He gets along well with Delaney and his older brother, but his other sister is the one he DOES NOT get along with. So if someone takes her on, don't think it's pointed at you. It's just cause it's always been that way. ANYWAY. Cameron is pretty fun to have around. He's also got two albums out, three EPs, and a few demo tracks lying around. Occassionally, he's out for touring. So feel free to have your characters know who he is. Or..better phrased..PLEASE have your characters know who he is. Whether they like his music is up to you. He's also 26. Gryffindor.
kalenknowswands is 26 and owns a wand shop in Diagon Alley. Evan Cornfoot isn't exactly his partner (because Ev likes to act, too) but he's there almost as much as Kalen is. Kalen grew up as an adopted kid and since he was aware of his adoption, he railed against it. After many nights of runaway Kalen and heartbroken Slopers, the family finally learned to accept it. He's pretty harsh with people he doesn't like, but he's a good guy overall. The jealous type, though. He's also a little work obsessed. Gryffindor.
kadehasitmade is 26 and works at Hogwarts as the Flying instructor. He's actually back and forth between Hogwarts and the set up for Puddlemere. He's friends with a few of the players and the coach, so he alternatively plays and helps when he can/they want him. He's married/getting married? to Abi Martin. They were Hogwarts sweethearts in a bittersweet kind of way, so they've been around for awhile. He'd do just about anything for her. He actually needs....friends. And mostly lines. Because he was Dustin's brother last game and it worked out well. Rye's brother in Landing, but it didn't work out. So he needs lines so that he's got connections, aka plot. He's nice and fun, kindhearted, willing to help out whenever anyone needs. Hufflepuff.
shanehooper is 27 and my newest character. You'll all notice the use of a 'boy' name for a girl, but it's pretty much the running theme with the Hooper family...except for Ansley, who is a whole other story entirely. Shane is Captain and Seeker of the Holyhead Harpies. She's a good captain, a nice person to be around, but she's not going to let her team down. In the past 6 years, the Harpies have been in the top 4 consistently for the brackets and the top 2 the past three years. They're successful because they all understand the meaning of 'Team' and 'Work'. However, Shane refuses to talk to reporters or journalists. She might smile briefly, but she's famous for her 'No comment' remarks. She does NOT keep her players from speaking to the press, she doesn't care if they do. But she thinks it's silly to let them into their heads during game season. In her downtime, she has friday night dinners with Rylee, her sister, Aiden, her brother, and Ansley 'Kid', her five year old brother. What with all the pairing nonsense, their spouses are invited as well. Incidentally, Shane has taken primary caregiver as a recent title for herself in concern to 'Kid' since their parents died in a way that Margaret and I have yet to discuss as of yet. In her down time, she secretly illustrates for children's books, some of which have been the, also secret, books of Corbin Finch-Fletchley. Amusingly, these two have been paired together and neither know who the other is. Ravenclaw.
logan_pritchard is 28 and an Auror. He's actually really into his work because of a not-so-recent breakup with Felicity Weasley. They'd been serious, he popped the question, she said no, and the rest was history. That single 'no' tore his life apart. His sister, Adele, has yet to break through the surface to find the real Logan. He's locked away, deep, deep down inside. He gets along with Macon pretty well and he's not 'mean' like he used to be. 'Broken' is a much better word for it. He's paired with Alison Weasley. She's hoping to pull him out of himself. Ravenclaw.
izaboot is 28 and she works in Romania with Paulie Harper. Parker Boot is her brother. Most of you know Izzy from last game, but she used to be a Weasley. Someone from the Weasley family got her an internship with Charlie, so she got the opportunity to work in Romania and just....stayed there. So she's got connections with the Weasleys because she worked side by side with Charlie. She also knows people from school. She needs the ex that decided he was bored of her, so she pretty much...stopped dating. I mean, one night stands, but no hardcore relationships. Her last pair pretty much did her in with this bullshit in concern to pairs altogether. So when they weren't forced anymore, she accepted Paulie's offer of being married. She's determined to make things easy on him, since he's stuck with her. He's, obviously, been her best friend since like..Kindergarten? Ravenclaw.
tanner_higgs is 30 and he owns Flourish and Blotts. He's best friends with Corbin Finch-Fletchley. And he's married/getting married to Claire Nott. She's always caught his eye for one reason or another, but he's very ... tolerant compared to others. He's a pureblood elitist, but he's just about the nicest guy you'll meet regardless. Perhaps a little twofaced/gossipy. Still, he's nice about it! Hahaha. He knows plenty of people because Flourish and Blotts is frequented a lot. However, Tanner likes people asking for help, so he has an antitheft program. If the books feel threatened, they have the power to bite, blind, tear, stab, possess, etc. So watch out! Slytherin.