⊰ Full Name ⊱
Marcus Contarini Crawford
⊰ Gender ⊱
Male (He/him)
⊰ Birthday ⊱
12 Jul 2014 | 11
⊰ Blood Status ⊱
Pure-blood
⊰ Species ⊱
Human / Seer
⊰ House ⊱
Gryffindor
⊰ School Year ⊱
2025-2026
⊰ Wand ⊱
30,0 cm acacia wood and unicorn hair
⊰ Patronus ⊱
Unknown
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Marcus Contarini Crawford was the youngest member of the Crawford family, in which two great families are tied together; The house of Crawford is a noble Scottish family hailing from the Lanarkshire area, they are known for being extremely powerful magically and well-liked and respected in both the magical society and the Muggle world. The house of Contarini, a highborn family from the Italian city of Venezia (Venice), the city of masks. The Contarinis are a mysterious family; not much is known about them, other than they are connected to the founding families of Venezia and have strong seer blood in their family, which they are very well-known for.
Marcus has so far lived a very sheltered life, with a kind of absent father (Alastair), who has some old traditions when it comes to the children's upbringing, and he has his hands full with work and politics. His mother (Margareta) had a more hands-on approach, but she was still the lady of the house and therefore had other obligations, but she always had a soft spot for Marcus, possibly due to he was the youngest one. Otherwise, he would be looked after by nannies, tutors, or his Italian nonna (grandmother). Besides this very formal and rigged way of representing the family outwardly, at the heart of it all was a warm and loud Scottish-Italian mixed family, where loyalty and close ranks (family problems are dealt with inside it) are highly valued. As mentioned, Marcus is the youngest of three children, with an older sister and brother. They have a normal siblingship, like others; they would one moment fight and hate each other, and the next laugh and be thick as thieves. Enzo (20) is the eldest, an athletic, truly good-looking, and has that mystic Italian charm. His favorite pastime activity is, of course, Quidditch and girls.
Aurora (17) has inherited her mother's beautiful looks. Although she is the most beautiful flower in the garden, she still has thorns. She is always up to date on the newest gossip and trends. She is still in school.
When it comes to friends and friendships, they would usually be more on the superficial side, because it was never something naturally formed; it was always the child of a proper family or a good "family affiliation." Marcus once met a boy at a big social function, with a lot of important people. All in all, they would hit it off and be a nuisance in the kitchen and the staff, which in turn would interrupt or devastate the dinner. After all guest was gone, his mother was furious, and it was the first and last time she scolded him in a very serious manner. He can't remember ever seeing his mother so mad.
xx❂xxThe First Sparkxx❂xx
Marcus's first instance of accidental wandless magic was on the day were the whole family, both the Crawfords and the Contarini, were gathered for the annual summer fest and games. It was a time for letting loose and catching up with all the other cousins. Marcus was sitting under a tree in the garden, in his hands was a gift from his favorite nonna (Eleonora), which was a book, a book called The Tales of Beedle the Bard. He just wanted some peace and quiet, to be able to read these famous and magical tales. But that was impossible, people were talking, laughing loudly, eating, and even playing games such as Quidditch (which always is very loud), he was all of sudden very noise sensitive. He closed his eyes very tightly and imagined himself sitting on his bed in his room. Suddenly, all the noise and sound disappeared, his eyes sprang open, and he realized that he was where he had just imagined. He closed his eyes again and tried once again, but without success. He fell back on his bed and opened the book. It felt like only a moment, his door sprang open, and in entered his father, who had a strange facial expression; he looked very happy, but he had big rolling tears in his eyes. Behind Alastair stood the whole family with happy tears in their eyes. He stopped and smiled when he saw Marcus lying on his bed. The only thing that left his lips was, "You did magic!"
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⊰ EYES ⊱
Dark Brown
⊰ SKIN ⊱
Warm Beige
⊰ HAND ⊱
left
⊰ HAIR ⊱
Black Brown
⊰ ACCENT ⊱
Scottish/Italian
⊰ BUILD ⊱
Slender
⊰ HEIGHT ⊱
142 cm
⊰ VOICE ⊱
Soft-spoken
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Marcus is a silent boy and a bit private; strangely enough, he has no lack of friends, both in the countryside of Scotland and in the city of Venezia (Venice), but only a very few close friends.
Newcomers would meet a courteous and well-mannered boy; some would interpret it as arrogant or distant; in truth, he likes to evaluate and see where your puzzle piece fits. But his close ones would know and experience a loyal, curious, and fierce protector of his circle of friends.
Besides that, is he just like many other children his age, prone to outbursts and mood-swings. But in the end, he is a quiet mams boy.
Marcus is in the situation of being the youngest child in the Contarini Crawford family, with an elder brother Enzo, who is the embodiment of athletics, playing quidditch both at Hogwarts and now as a carrier post school. And the rose in the middle is Aurora whose popularity and beauty is famous at Beauxbaton. So, Marcus is in a “pickle” – those are some big expectations to follow. This family is a mix between two pure-blood families, one from Scotland and the second from Italy.
The Contarini’s is the Italian side of the family, is a old family based in Venice, they have produced a lot of splendid witches and wizards, but the one thing they are almost “world famous” for is their ability to see the future, their seer bloodline. To underline the situation, the expectation for a child with “the sight” was very high. Especially for two promising highly magical families, and with no trace of “the sight” in both Enzo and Aurora, the cracks are started to show internally at Contarini Crawford manor.
Like many other pureblood wizard families, especially those with wealth, would hire tutors to teach the different subjects, but alongside these lessons in which you normally would be taught, the study of Marcus’ family bloodlines was strictly taught and tested.
During one of those tests on the Contarini seers, he was reading and writing down the answer to the question; who was the latest seer in the family and how are you connected? he feebly started to write an answer: “Cadiana Contarini who is my mother’s grann…” it has been a long day and Marcus felt overwhelmingly tired, his head started to bounce. What most have being a second felt like a good afternoon nap. Once again, he had one of those “sensory” dreams as he calls them, he was left with a smell of grass, new wood and fresh air, along with sound memories of a cheering crowd very fare in the distance and suddenly a snap or cracking sound of wood breaking. Mrs. Blyth, the tutor, clears her throat and Marcus is drawn back to the paper. He looks down and crosses out what would have been granny and writes grandmother instead.
A whooshing and a roaring sound are coming from the fireplace in the living room next to Marcus. A burly manly voice is streaming out of the fire - ´Lady Crawford. Is Lady Crawford there? `- a loud sound of a door slamming and a set of high heels clacking towards the burly voice saying - ´I’m coming, I’m coming Mr. Fiddes. What is wrong? ` - Mr. Fiddes is Enzo’s quidditch coach. Mr. Fiddes coughs but still manages to deliver the massage, - `It is Enzo, he has been in a terrible crash during the match and is brought to St Mungo's. ` - a moment passes and a stern and affirming voice replies, - ´I’m going straight there, and tell my husband immediately. He will be in the ministry. `- and Mr. Fiddes nervously answers, - ´Yes mam, I will do that. ` Once again the whooshing sound comes from the fireplace, but this time followed by a cracking sound, which Marcus recognizes as apparition, and the living room falls silent.
This feeling. The feeling of having experienced it before right after it had happened, it is what muggles call "DeJa’Vu". It is the same every time, like being pushed into an iced lake. The needle stinging on the skin, the cold shock that numbs the body and lastly the extreme heartbeats, like the heart wants to break free and escape this cold prison. Just as fast as the feeling comes it is over, and you are back to reality, with a short of breath, a racing heart and a confused mind.
With wide eyes he turns his head and looks at Mrs. Blyth, she looks as shocked as he feels. A short moment their eyes meet and then she oddly runs to his table and says, - ´Well little sir Marcus, let’s go and visit your elder brother. ` - she holds out her hand waiting for Marcus, he reluctantly gives her his, and with a crack, and they were of for St Mungo's.
In hindsight, that hadn't even been his first “feeling”, just the most notable. Several times, when he'd been meandering around the manor, he'd had moments where his stomach had dropped, when he would pivot and step to the left just before someone rushed through a door or when he would hide himself in his room just as Mrs. Blyth came for study lessons. But this was the first time that he could clearly put the “the feeling” and situation together.
Well, just like every other child, he wants to please his parents and earn they approval, and with these “feelings”, he has a fair shot of fulfilling the family expectations and hopefully finding his own spot....
Acacia is an unusual wandwood that has the quirk of having a strong personality and being difficult to match with a witch or wizard. Consequently however Acacia wands tend to refuse to produce magic for anyone but their owners and will even withhold their true potential from anyone but the most gifted witches and wizards.
Those who do own an Acacia wand are generally subtle people, as these wands are largely unsuitable for what Mr. Ollivander calls "Bangs-and-smells magic". They are often honest and stay true to themselves even in the face of adversity.
Wand Choice: Produces selective wands that only work for their owner. These wands pick Loyal owners.
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Unicorn Tail Hair is renown as a wand core that produces the most consistent magic and is the least subject to fluctuations and blockages when casting spells. Considered to be extremely loyal and moralistic. Wands from Unicorn Hair are the most faithful of wands and renown for being the most difficult to be turned to the Dark Arts.
As a core Unicorn Hair, while it makes for steady, reliable wands, does not produce the most powerful magic unless the wood compensates for this weak point. They are prone to being melancholic if mishandled and wands produced from Unicorn Hair can even go so far as to stop working entirely if their owner dies, provided they have been paired with a wand wood of that inclination.
It's one of the most common wand cores and is used by Wandmaker Garrick Ollivander.
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Alastair is a refined and traditional man, who comes from a very old pure-blood Scottish family. Outward is he known for his stoic manners, virtues and his level-headed decisions when it comes to problems and solutions and warm family-man.
When it comes to inner family life, it is somewhat different. He has some very conservative children raising views, when it comes to the children, he is the disciplinarian. His relationship with his children is somewhat strained, due to his absence throughout their childhood, from the point of view of a child, he comes across as, distanced, cold and very strict.
Work: Former Auror, but now works as a undersecretary to minister for magic, but also having a spot in the house of lords due to his family title.
Lady Margareta Contarini
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Age: 39 years old Birthday: 12 August 1986
Margareta is beautiful and a socialite, with roots from pure-blood Venetian nobility. Though being an outgoing and proper person, she has strong family values and even more so, now that the family lives in Scotland. She comes from a family that places high value on family, where the view is that family is the central, enduring source of support, identity, and belonging. This Italian way of life shapes how she works towards a family that is strong, respected, and immovable. A strong foundation is key. The phrase “bella figura” is something that she has imprinted on her children’s souls.
For the native Scottish eye, she is reeeeeally Italian, being very passionate and outwardly reacting both in anger and sadness, but also in joy and pride. Staff saw her one moment scalding Enzo for something minimal and the next pampering him. All in all, she is very hot and cold.
Enzo
Contarini Crawford
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Age: 20 years old Birthday: 3 August 2005
Enzo was the firstborn in the Contarini Crawford family. Appearance-wise wise he is very athletic and muscular, and well-built for Quidditch or any sports. He is a true ladies’ man, and he always has a pretty bird around his arm with a cocky smile on his lips. Some would call him a true Romeo or womanizer.
Besides romantic dramas, he is very well-liked and popular. He is never afraid of jumping headfirst into problems and helping people who need it. Maybe sometimes he’s too eager to help. When it comes to family, he is very protective of his younger siblings, especially Aurora, now that she is dating.
Enzo went to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, just like Marcus, and he was also sorted into Gryffindor. He was very popular and got a spot on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Due to his physical prowess, he got a spot as a Beater on the team. He stayed on the team all throughout his time at Hogwarts, and in his 6th year, he became the captain of the team because of his excellent leadership and management skills.
After Hogwarts, he saw an opportunity to play Quidditch professionally, and got contracted to the Scottish team, The Montrose Magpies.
Aurora
Contarini Crawford
The Eldest Daughter
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Age: 15 years old Birthday: 18 March 2010
Aurora is very beautiful and takes after her mother when it comes to appearance. She has long, wavy brown hair and a very beautiful, natural look. Aurora is born into the family as the middle child and the only girl. When she was born and throughout her early teen years, many eyes and expectation lay upon her, she was the first witch in this new interweaving connection between two great magic families; So the expectation for the seer abilities to rais in her was high, but when the time came and went, without any signs, many family members saw is a family failure.
After that period, she always guarded her inner feelings and thoughts, to safeguard herself from more heartbreak and to prevent more disappointments in the eyes of the family. Besides her looks, she is highly intelligent and very magically powerful.
You might think that she is also going to Hogwarts, but no, the family was on one of its many vacations in the Mediterranean, this time they were at their giant villa at Saint Tropez, when she received an Abraxan feather in which she learn how to apply to the Beauxbations
Academy of Magic. Just like her older brother, she is very popular both in and outside school – she is called “La rosa”, because of her beauty, charm, and regalness, but just like a rose has thorns, she is also capable of coming to her defense.
When school once again starts, she is going to take “le Rite de la Prospection” and she is looking forward to that new beginning.
Marcus
Contarini Crawford
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Age: 11 years old Birthday: 12 Jul 2014
Marcus is the youngest child in the family – he is a stark contrast to his eldest brother. Where Enzo is outgoing, a sporty-kind-of-guy and loud and proud, Marcus is slender and is a bit short for his age; he is also a more silent and private boy, he is more brains than brawn. If he had a choice between reading or Quidditch practice, books or study would win every time.
With an Italian mother, the phrase "bella figura” is something drilled into his very being, which means that he is a well-cleaned and well-dressed person, always tucking his shirt in and tying his tie perfectly, and making sure his jumper and cape are nice and neat. This is due to strict and high standards for appearance and representation
Outwardly, people would meet a courteous and well-mannered boy; some would see it as arrogance, distant, or even cold. But when you get to know him, he is very loyal, curious, and fiercely protective of his friends.
When he was born, many had hoped for a girl so the chance for a “seer” in the family would be greater, but no, they got a little boy instead. The pressure was high almost from the start, which way would he lean? – Would he be like his older brother, a sports-women-happy-brute, or like his older sister, a miss-popular-queen-of-queens-kind-of-girl, or would he find his own way? We will see, for now the game is at foot, and the stage is set; Hogwarts and what mysteries it may hold…
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