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"But-what? I just said that? Why does nobody listen to me?"x
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F U L LXN A M E
Harvey Gibson
N I C K N A M E (S)
Gibs (Common)
Eyebrows (Unfortunate)
B I R T H D A Y
August 11th
A G E
17
Y E A R
7th
S E X U A L I T Y
Oblivious Homosexual
E T H N I C I T Y
Caucasian
H O M E T O W N
Carridan's Crossing, Southern England
H E X
#8c1e00
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S T Y L E
When not dressed in the typical school clothes or uniforms of Hogwarts, Harvey is usually found in comfortable jumpers and jeans. He likes classical clean cuts when possible, though an unfortunate byproduct of his education about Muggles, is that it has been done exclusively through music and movies from th 1980's, and it had clearly influenced some of his fashion tastes and what he experimentally thinks of as "trendy".
H E I G H T & W E I G H T
6'2, 183 lbs
A P P E A R A N C E
Tall, with hair and complexion that trend slightly ruddy, and expressive eyebrows that can most kindly be called "unique", Harvey is a boy who's never been able to hide what he's thinking. One look at his face, and everybody knows. Harvey isn't what anyone would call conventionally handsome, like his brothers often are, but he isn't exactly ugly either. It's a awkward middle ground of strong features mixed with an almost goofy quality that he has hated most his life, as people have a habit of not taking him seriously when he wants them to.
L I K E S
quidditch // receiving good marks // Max // raspberry sherbet // organization // laying things out // being a protector // muggle music // running // physical conditioning // charms // puzzles // strategy games // taking care of people // muggle movies // Peanut Butter // coffee // carrots // soup //
D I S L I K E S
divination // failure // geese // being compared to his siblings // messy spaces // feeling helpless // being disapproved of, especially by authority figures // games that are pure chance // arrogant people // toffee // beans // sour foods // feeling disconnected // peas // being mocked behind his back // feeling flustered
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Harvey has always been a little high strung, “spaz” an insult hurled his way on more than one occation. He likes things in order, for there to clearly be a plan action, his environment strictly structured. As a student, he’s competent, but prone to obsession about details, and his marks are hard won through effort, not natural academic aptitude. Harvey likes to be in control, which translates well in his leadership roles at school, but as an authority figure he’s used to being viewed more comically than as an actual figure to be feared, at least amongst his older peers in Gryffindor. He does take the role seriously however, and views himself clearly as an older brother and protector figure toward his house and team mates. He’s helpful to a fault, often barreling into things if he feels someone’s in need, and is often the one to inevitably volunteer to take on the annoying or tough job most would rather avoid, because someone has to. Occasions some of his cohorts will feel guilty enough to join in, but that’s usually a coin toss. Harvey has a reputation before being more serious, though often overlooked is his very dry and sarcastic sense of humor, which combined with his expressive nature, can make for quite the show for those who are aware, and know how to poke the bear just right.
Harvey dreams of one day accomplishing something on par with his older, more famous siblings, though he’s never really had a direct passion or hobby that he’s been able to throw himself at and succeed at the way they have. He’s only (generously) slightly above average academically, not musically gifted like Alastair, not nearly as creative as Maggie, and while quidditch is the closest place he’s found some modicum of recognition or success, he’s not nearly the unquestioned talent that Jon and Janet were. It is something that weighs heavily on Harvey, but despite this dream, he’s never been...flashy. He’s easy to overlook in a crowded field of strong talents or personalities. Even amongst his own grade and house, despite possessing most of the most quintessentially heroic traits associated with Gryffindor, he’s hardly the first one people think about. Cole and Cassie are the charming heartbreakers, Shane the aloof loner, Mac the adventurous prankster, Nemo the duelist with a tragic past, Isabeau the combative one overcoming prejudice, and Harvey’s just…Gibs...the spaz. Right or wrong, in his heart of hearts, that’s how Harvey sees himself too.
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H I S T O R Y
Harvey Gibson was born the 6th and youngest child of Keidan and Harriet Gibson, two pure bloods of unremarkable lineage or talent who settled down together in a small wizarding community in Southern England. The Gibsons, both being only children themselves, resolved they wanted a large family of their own, and so they did. Neither parent could have predicted though that their children would grow up to reach such staggering heights of success. Their first child Liam was a young wizard of prodigious magical talent, particularly in the realm of healing magic and potions, having invented a new cure for Doxy Fever before even graduating from his final year at Hogwarts. Needless to say he pursued a career in medicine, and works as one of the premier young doctors at St. Mungo’s in their infectious disease department. Next was Alistair, whose easy charm and jokester persona could not be more different than his serious older brother. Alistair was no less talented a wizard though, playing as a chaser for the Gryffindor quidditch team, and being remarked upon as an accomplished duelist as well. His real passion though, was music, and as their lead vocalist and song writer, formed the Hungry Hungry Hippogriffs with some of musically inclined friends. They were known for throwing wild underground concerts at Hogwarts, before taking off to great success with the band in the wizarding community. Currently HHH’s latest single is charting #3 on Wizard Weekley’s “What Hot” list. Then came the twins, Jonathan and Janet. Both were strong willed athletic kids from the get go, obsessed with quidditch, eventually playing competing seekers on the Gryffindor and Hufflepuff quidditch teams respectively. Their bickering rivalry at Hogwarts was legendary, a public persona that has spilled over to their successful careers in the Pro Quidditch League as well. Margeret, the closest in age to Harvey, was always a more creative soul, interested in all kinds of unexplored facets of magic or practices from wizard communitie in other parts of the world. Her research and artistic style gained quite a following as she published her research around Hogwarts in a publication that would come to be known as Mystical Mayhem Monthly; a popular hobby enthusiast publication that features human interest stories, how to exercises for experimental spells, and merchandise from up and coming magical entrepreneurs. She is often traveling abroad for her work, and was recently featured in Wizard Weekly’s Top Tens lineup on Britain Most Successful Singles.
Needless to say, Harvey grew up under a very long shadow. The Gibson name had become associated with so many things, talent, genius, charisma, but always exceptionalism. Gibsons went on to do great things, their legend at Hogwarts larger than life. And then there was Harvey, who was, to put it bluntly, painfully average when held up in comparison. The nickname “Gibs” had seemed like a badge of honor when Harvey was younger, now at times it feels like a crushing weight, reminding him he hasn’t done anything yet, hasn’t become someone worthy yet of having his famous last name. Quidditch had always been a family pastime, most assuming he’d play seeker like his famous siblings. Harvey is no slouch on a broom, it was clear to anyone watching him play, that he was no seeker. Instead he plays as one of the team’s two beaters, a position less flashy that chaser or seeker, but vital all the same. He protects the team, which is a comfortable baseline he likes to operate from.
Starting his first year, and being sorted into Gryffindor, Havey made several friends, not least of which his best friend Coal, and the others who would become his fellow teammates. Mac taught him about the muggle world with music and things called DVDs, and Coal got them in trouble (though always seemed to be able to talk them out of it. They help to keep him grounded, despite their relentless teasing, but as his final year begins to draw to a close, Harvey can’t help but feel like his time is running out of time to make his mark, find his niche, who he really is. Havey has spent so much time trying to be perfect in some way, and live up to the standards and expectations of the Gibsons who came before him, maintaining good grades, becoming a prefect, working his way up to quidditch captain; that Harvey isn’t always in tune with his true self, and certainly not the parts of himself that contradict that idealized self image.
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B L O O DXS T A T U S
Pure Blood
W A N D
Poplar, 12 ¾’, Unicorn Hair, Surprisingly Springy
P A T R O N U S
Bear
H O U S E
Gryffindor
B O G G A R T
The version of himself he sees looking in the mirror.
F A M I L I A R
Red Panda: Max
S P E C I A L I Z E SXI N
Charms, Defensive Magic, Strategy Games
F A V O R I T EXC L A S S
Charms
T A L E N T S
Beater: The position isn't as flashy as chaser or seeker, but Harvey has an excellent arm, and a command of the field that helps him to keep tabs on his people, and the bluddgers off them.
Leadership: Despite the ribbing an teasing from his friends and teammates, Harvey does display many leadership qualities. He preps ahead, knows the field, understands his teammate strengths and weaknesses, and never asks them to do anything they aren't capable of, or wouldn't jump to do himself.
S T R E N G T H S
Strategic Thinking: Generally undervalued by his peers, Harvey has a knack for seeing the big picture of a situation, and figuring out how to navigate a path through.
Guardian: Harvey has a strong protective instinct toward the people around him. This can sometimes come off as overbearing or unnecessary, but no one can deny he's a bad sort to have at your back.
Moral Compass: Doing the right thing is often inconvenient. Harvey was made Prefect for a reason, as he is often the one staying behind to clean up the messes his housemates are prone to making. He's no snitch, but he's often the one catching flack from it. Similarly, when something is in need of doing, people are in distress, or there's just a monster workload of things that need someone to sort it out...it's usually Harvey who picks up the check.
W E A K N E S S E S
Particular: Harvey, in some regards, is a perfectionist. He makes a plan of action, draws up the step by step points to complete it...and when his friends inevitably deviate from that plan to just...wing shit...he can get very frustrated.
Spaz: Harvey's pretty much an open book when it comes to his feelings about just about anything. Between his expressive face, physicality, and general tenancy to mumble irritably, he's not a mystery to most people.
Inferiority Complex: It's hard to imagine how Harvey wouldn't have one to be honest. He wants so badly to measure up in some way to his siblings, but never really feels like he does.
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