Ernest Baird ♙First Year♙Slytherin

NAME Ernest Baird HOUSE Slytherin GENDER Cisgender Boy

SPECIES 1/4 Goblin SCHOOL YEAR First PRONOUNS He/Him/His

AGE 12 BLOOD Half-breed PET None

Background:

Goblins and wizards don't get along. Centuries of accusing and violence, hate and ignorance had made wizards and goblins decide that they did not want to get to know the other or see the other as worthy of approach. Many goblins stayed by themselves, not even getting along with their own kind. Though as the centuries passed, more and more goblins were working with the wizards, the species tended to mix.

In the fall of 2011, a child born with pointed ears and long fingers was handed to an older Goblin. Even though the boy could be passed off as any other wizard, there's no denying that there was some Goblin in his blood. Many would believe that he should go to a wizarding family, that would be better for him in the long run but as many goblins would say; goblins have the right to anything they create, even their kids.

Ernest was raised by his grandfather, a short grumpy Goblin who worked at Dragon Alley, at Gringotts Wizarding Bank alongside many of his kind. The half blood didn't really get along with his family, his parents not sticking around long and his grandfather kept him through pride and moral obligation only.

When the letter came, flying across their land with purpose passed his grandfather and right up to him. Hogwarts, a wizarding school that trained young wizards to greatness.

His grandfather didn't speak much about it the next couple of days, but before the week ended he was handing Errast a small tote of sickles. “Get what you need, and only what you need, ‘cause I ain't gonna help you carry none of it,” the Goblin remarked.

The weeks leading up to the departure to Hogwarts, or some of the best for the family of two, as it was quiet between them. Some days before it was time to go, though, Ernest met a tall wizard, who claimed he was here to take Ernest.

“t's for the best, boy,” his grandfather just said, even as Ernest tried to understand, “The ministry is going to be breathing down yer neck if you stay here, plus I can't be worrying bout you like that anymore.” Less than an hour after the taller man's arrival, Ernest was packed and escorted out.

In the next couple of days, Ernest learned more about his family than he ever knew. One, he had a brother, a blood brother, one that grew up more wizard than goblin. Two, he had a dad that he didn’t share with said brother, one whose information was scarce to him; only the name James Mason being shared. Lastly, he learned that he was now a Baird, and he didn’t really get a say in that.

FIOM

Errast always knew that he would perform magic at some point, accidentally, his genetics would not allow for a squib. The day that he did though, was not all that overwhelming. He had been getting more and more frustrated with his grandfather, the older man seeming to get busier and busier the older the boy got. So in a fit of rage and desperation to have his grandfather's stick around, Errast slammed the door. He just happened to be across the room when he did.

Special Race Background

Goblins don't do last names. That much is known. Goblins are remembered by what they do, their actions make up their legacies not their family. Because Goblins don't do last names, finding the beginning of the line Errast came from us rather a moot point, his line starts with who he knows.

Gargrot was an older Goblin, one who worked first making weapons for the pride of it but then took a job at Gringotts so he could take care of the young boy dropped in his care. Gargrot never married, but he did have many kids. Some of them were pure goblins just like him, but some were part wizards much to the displeasure of those around him.

Maria Drakes was a younger daughter of his, beautiful and adventurous, he knew he'd have trouble with her. He had her with an older witch, and she was mostly raised with her mother, away from her goblin father and his history. Gargrot heard of her leaving many times with many people, wanting to see the whole of Europe. When she showed up in 2012 with an infant on her hip, he figured she would settle for once, that maybe coming to know her father’s side would be enough adventure for her. He woke the next morning to her gone and the infant still sleeping where he was left.

The baby's father was unknown to the goblin, and he couldn't see someone that shared his blood being put in another home, so he decided to take up the responsibility that this child was. He sometimes wondered if there was a man out there, looking for the little boy, but he would quickly dismiss that thought.

The boy grew up under his care, coming into his pointy ears and long fingers. He looked every bit like a mix of goblin and wizard, though he grew without regard to it. He was short but no less than a wizard his age would be.

His mother gave him no real name, so Gargrot called him Errast, a very noble name he thought. Though as the child grew he would introduce himself as Ernest instead, not in love with being stuck with an untraditional goblin name.

Ernest was a big fan of his grandfather's stories growing up, always about a goblin with a legacy. Ernest wanted to be one of those goblins but his grandfather made sure to tell him, “No half bred little boy is ever going to be a legacy to goblins, stick to those who will be happy to remember you”. Ernest wondered if he would ever have someone besides his grandfather to remember him.

Because of his heritage, Ernest favored history about the goblins and he loved to sketch out weapons he could make when his grandfather thought him old enough. When he turned 10, his grandfather took him to work with him, and gave him the key to a vault just for Ernest. “This is your birthright, every extra galleon I make will be put here for you, so you better do well with it. As a goblin, you need to know the feel of galleons in your hand and in your pocket; never let someone pull something on you.”

Ernest figured if his ears didn't let people know that he wasn't a normal wizard like him, he could prove it with his intelligence. No one would ever trick him.

☐ Ongoing ▥ Finished ▤ Closed ▦ Solo ▧ Errand

First Year࿐ Reducio Errast- Well actually it's Ernest - Place: The Hogwarts Express, Time: 09/01/2023, PV with Reginald Drake and Vicente Hidalgo Synopsis: Ernest first interaction on the train, meeting his best friend.▤ Dormmates, yes. Friends, maybe. - Place: Boys Dormitory, Time: 09/01/2023, PV with Reginald Drake and Sullivan Olivier Synopsis: Joining the merlin dorms with Sully and Reggie▤ I'm looking for a book, not a brother - Place: Library, Time: 09/20/2023, PV with Clark Baird Synopsis: A look into Clark and Ernest's not-so-brotherly bond▤ Pointy Conversations - Place: Great Hall, Time: 09/20/2023, PV with Elisa Shakestra Synopsis: Meeting Elisa ☐ Goblin Rebelling - Place: Corridors, Time: 10/18/2023, PV with Genevieve Delacourt Synopsis: Meeting Genevieve Delacourt after falling in the halls ▤ Close enough to Mozart - Place: Letters, Time: 10/18/2023, PV with Linda Ramirez Synopsis:Meeting Linda Ramirez and Learning Piano▤ Welcome to the . . . - Place: Grounds, Time: 10/27/2023, Club Meet (Della Barfield, Mellani Miller, Mylo Atkins, and Rowan Bellegno) Synopsis: First SHC Meet ▤ An Accent - Place: Courtyard, Time: 12/10/2023, PV with EmmaLee LeDames Synopsis: Meeting EmmaLee for the first time and asking about her accent▥ A Goblin in London - Place: London, Time: 12/23/2024, PV with Elisa Shakestra Synopsis: Trying to meet his mom, Ernest finds out more about Elisa instead.▤ What do I need - Place: Magical Menagerie , Time: 12/26th/2024, Solo Synopsis: Getting a pet▦ 2,4,6, Great - Place: Ballroom, Time: 2/10/2024, Errand Thread Synopsis: Dancing with Violet Rohr ▧ Burn Out Blues - Place: Small Hall, Time: 2/29th/2024, PV with Alec Mason Synopsis: Meeting Alec and figuring out he has another brother▥ Burn it all down - Place: Herbology, Time: 3/12/24, PV with Ulysses Drake Synopsis: Class with the other Drake☐ Target Practice - Place: Duelling Club, Time: 3/22th/2024, PV with Koko Riddle Synopsis: Getting Duelling Help with Koko☐ Friendly Fights - Place: Grounds, Time: 3/25th/2024, PV with Reginald Drake Synopsis: After a fun chat, a real duel begins between the boys▤ Magical Masquerade: The entrance - Place: Quidditch Training Pitch, Time: 4/13/2024, Ball Thread Synopsis: Going to the ball and meeting the mystery letter sender in person▤ To who will listen - Place: Letters, Time: Over a year, ends 4/13/24, PV with Willow Byrne Synopsis: Letters with ... Someone▤ Serenity and Silence - Place: Great Hall, Time: 6/16/24, PV with Aleksandra FairBairn, Cass Ito, Elisa Shakestra Synopsis: meeting 2 new people and realizing maybe he likes more than just the company of Slytherin boys☐ ---------------	Summer࿐ Reducio The Mistletoe Spin - Place: London Quidditch Stadium, Time: 8/2/24, PV with Campers Synopsis: Summer Camp Dance☐ The Tent of Trouble - Place: London Quidditch Stadium, Time: 8/2/24, PV with Campers Synopsis: Summer Camp Cabin☐ --------------
Second Year࿐ Reducio Snakes, birds, and a baby - Place: Hogwarts Express, Time: 9/1/24, PV with Matilde O’Fionnagan, Cass Ito, Marco Rinaldi, and Ophelia Northwell Synopsis: Second Train ride to Hogwarts☐ A Viper Showdown - Place: The Duelling Club, Time: 9/22/24, PV Prat Pass Synopsis: A 'friendly' Duel☐ BallyCastle Bats - Place: Corridors, Time: 9/22/24, PV Prat Pass, Ronan Ward Synopsis: Bullying a kid☐ _______	Summer࿐ Reducio Name of Thread - Place: Place, Time: MMMM/DD/YYYY, PV with Person Synopsis: A short summary about what the thread is about
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^{Inspired By: @Kyle Diaz}

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—__________________________- At first glance, Ernest is easy to lose in a crowd. Like 90% of the school, he had brown hair and pale skin. He had blue eyes, at first glance rather usual. He was 4'3 but had the confidence of someone taller. He has pointed ears, they flare out of his hair at times and are the easiest way to spot him. He normally wears his uniform in a messy manner; whether it was on purpose or not, only the boys he shares a room with would ever know. He normally has a messenger bag on him, or he carries a notebook; both brown and covered in leather. This is anything someone who talks to him once or twice can tell.

—__________________________- If you look deeper at Ernest, you'll notice he is rather yellow; his skin is not normal for a human but pale yellow. It was only noticeable under brighter light and a steady eye but if you've been in a handful of conversations or shared a room with him, it was easy to spot. In addition, his fingers and toes were long. He had the hands of someone who played piano but not the skill. Like many boys his age he was starting to grow more than his body was ready for and he had stretch marks beginning to form on his upper arms and under his knees, a small sign that he was growing taller fast.

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Active Relationships:

Reducio Ernest thinks Elisa is a beauty. She is perfection, but also he can tell she was forced into it. He sees the cracks in her perfect image and is excited whenever she pulls him along on another one of her adventures.

Reducio A sassy blonde who he met near the end of his first year, might stick around her more. Something about her. . . seems familiar

Reducio Willow is Ernest's lifeline for the first year of school. Even though he doesn't really know her, he finds peace with her letters and is happy when he can talk to her. They met at the ball and even though he still doesn't know her name, he knows she is someone he needs in his life.

Reducio Ernest's other brother, he doesn't know if he hates him or wants the older boy to want to be in his life. He talks to him some, but he's scared to get too close.

Reducio After bumping into each other in the duelling room, the elder gives him some advice and some training sessions in the art of spell-slinging

Reducio Enemy #1, stole his pancakes

Inactive Relationships

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Reducio Ernest's Brother and the Reason he is at Hogwarts to start with. They have a rough relationship and Ernest was happy when he was pulled out of school.	Reducio They shared a dance once and Ernest still hasn't forgiven her for removing her shoes to do it.	Reducio Ernest's roommate and best friend. They shared a compartment on the train and their dorms with each other. Ernest thinks of the boy as a brother he actually would like to have.
Reducio He shared a compartment with him on the train up to Hogwarts. Ernest is intrigued by the boy and wishes to know more about his past.	Reducio One of Ernest Roommates	Reducio She helped Ernest when he fell in the hall then listened to him rant about Goblin myths, maybe she could become a friend.
Reducio They talked some, most Ernest forcing her into conversation. He thinks they could be friends...maybe.	Reducio She's teaching Ernest to play the piano.	Reducio Athyn is one of Ernest's closest friends, meeting one day as they tried to find their classes, he happened to stick around.

TCM Validated Ownership

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