Jeremiah Lucero Ilvermorny

Name: Jeremiah Lucero
Age: 14
Year: 4th
Race: Human
Blood Status: Muggle-born
House: Thunderbird

Appearance

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With a lanky stature and a hunched posture (he's working on that), Jeremiah doesn't really bother with his appearance. He is rather tall, standing at a solid 5'8, which has caused him to stand out a bit from the crowd. His skin is fairly tanned and of an ochre colour, while his jet black hair is usually disheveled, though he doesn't bother to try to fix that. When he doesn't look distracted or bored, his dark brown eyes are focused, as if trying to uncover some mysterious secret lurking under the surface. In terms of attire, he doesn't try to dress to impress. He'd usually be found wearing a jacket and shirt with some jeans and sneakers, and he doesn't change his style much unless he has a reason to.

Personality

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While it's true that Jeremiah isn't a mean person at heart, there's just something about him that might put off other people. Whether it's his constant sarcasm, his taciturn demeanor, or even that bored look he always seemed to have, people have a tendency to leave him alone. Of course, he doesn't really mean to be intimidating and rude, but after having to put up with bullies and other people who seemed to look down on him, who wouldn't blame him for being a bit distrusting towards other people?

As many people would like to attest, he can be quite acerbic. He can try to act polite for the sake of avoiding conflict, but beyond that, he will not hesitate to come up with snarky remarks, regardless of whether he's trying to show his distaste for other people or if he just feels the need to express himself through sarcasm. What can he say? Sarcasm just comes easily to him. Granted, he doesn't do it for the main purpose of insulting other people. That would make him no better than the bullies who tried to intimidate their way into being feared. Still, if someone were to talk to him, they would expect at least one sarcastic remark from him one way or another. Maybe he'd be able to hold back depending on the situation, but he will find a way either way.

Of course, that isn't all there is to him. He can actually be a funny person, even if most of his humour can be quite dry and leaning towards the cynical side of things. Having had a vivid imagination at a young age and using his drawing skills to channel that imagination, he can also be inventive and perceptive of the things around him. And he can actually be kind of considerate towards other people. He wasn't a complete monster, and he knew what it was like to be in a position where he felt completely down. Just try not to rub it in his face too much when he actually decides to be genuine for once.

History

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Life was rather uneventful for Jeremiah. His father worked as an actuary while his mother was a web developer, and Jeremiah lived as the only child of the family. As their jobs had flexible working hours, they had enough time to take care of their son, and the young boy developed a close relationship with both his parents. His mother was a rather quiet woman who didn't feel the need to talk often, especially in large groups, while his father was an intelligent man who aimed for perfection. Regardless, the two grew to care for their child and did their best to make sure he was successful in the future, even if they weren't the most affectionate people out there when it came to showing their love.

Jeremiah himself was a quiet person, preferring to keep to himself than to make himself stand out. At an early age, he discovered he had a knack for the arts, specifically drawing. There was just something about putting a pencil on a paper and being able to lose oneself in their imagination, when the outside world was just so normal. It wasn't that Jeremiah didn't appreciate what he had, but he always felt that life was too serious. It was a natural thought process for a small child like him, after all. Especially when he had yet to be exposed of what the real world truly had to offer.

Then muggle school came along. Being somewhat of a recluse from everyone else, he didn't have a huge circle of friends, but he had a few who he felt he could be comfortable with. Of course, he went through some struggles, including bullies who thought it was a good idea to pick on the quiet kid who seldom spoke in class. It was a new experience, although an unwelcome one. It hurt at first, knowing that he was essentially an easy target for bullying, but after a short while, he learned how to defend himself.

Later in the year, any attempts at bullying the boy would only prove to be a failure when they learned that Jeremiah just... Didn't react. He might have come up with sarcastic comments to make the back off, but other than that, he just stopped caring what they had to say to him. Even when they tried shoving the boy, insulted him, or did whatever they could to annoy him, nothing happened. Jeremiah brushed them all off. It was as if the boy had turned into a different person throughout the year. Instead of being the quiet, shy kid he initially appeared as, he became more withdrawn and isolated from everyone else. He thought it was a miracle that he managed to keep his friends throughout this change, but he appreciated them supporting him to the end and helping him out whenever they could.

Then something strange happened. It was another morning when he had to prepare for school. He wouldn't usually consider himself clumsy, but maybe it wasn't just his day. While getting his breakfast from the kitchen, he had accidentally knocked over a mug on the counter. The odd thing was that the mug never managed to touch the ground. Jeremiah hadn't even caught the mug in his hands. Instead, it levitated above the ground, slightly swaying, but still suspended in the air. It was great that the mug didn't break, but what was happening? Did he somehow do this? How would his parents react to this?

Nevertheless, that was the first sign of magic. It didn't take long for his parents to catch on to the strange occurrences around the house, and eventually, piece together the puzzle. They weren't sure what to think of their son. They noticed that he was more distant, especially since school started, but they didn't think anything else was wrong with him. But they didn't think he could do magic, of all things. Both his mother and father were extremely logical people, and it was hard for them to believe anything that wasn't science. And yet, their son was living proof that magic did exist, somehow.

Ever since, a void formed between Jeremiah and his parents. It wasn't obvious, and his parents still cared for him, although they still couldn't understand what to do with him. What did having magic mean for him? How would it affect him in school? Would he be a danger to those around him? They wouldn't know, and they weren't sure who to ask.

Eventually, some of their worries would be lifted when Jeremiah was granted the opportunity to attend Ilvermorny. A magical school would be the perfect way for him to learn more about controlling his magic and being in a new environment where he can meet other people who were like him. It would have been a completely new change for Jeremiah, but once he adjusted in the new school, he found that he was much more comfortable and even a bit happier.

Still, after learning about the discrimination of muggles in the wizarding world, he made sure to keep a distance from everyone else in order to keep his muggle heritage a secret. He already had to deal with bullies in the past, and he wasn't about to spend the rest of his years in school with bullies on his back.

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It is something notable that this young man who has now been in Ilvermorny for a few years that it has been a rare occurrence to see his parents. In the earlier years it was never outright said but in these later years, coming into his fourth that is the truth was a bit less subtle. In previous years he was never restricted from returning home, he might have had to repeat a few things about his time in Ilvermorny but it was nothing of major note. However, there were a lot of opportunities that he would have to forego to make the journey home -- trips to far away magical places, opportunities to meet someone of magical importance or learn something fantastical. Perhaps he accepted those opportunities or perhaps he returned home, rejecting these chances to better know about the wizard aspects of his life. Now in his fourth year, it has become less of a choice, it is a bit more insistent. He can still say no, but there are increasing penalties as of late. He returns home and the other boys damage his things in his dorm room, he finds that he is assigned an egregious amount of homework that he really cannot do off school grounds coincidentally the days or weeks he planned to return home, simple statements by the other students and even Professors to "forget about them".

Jeremiah Lucero's Stats

Stamina: 6
Evasion: 7
Strength: 3
Wisdom: 9
Arcane Power: 8
Accuracy: 10

Abilities: N/A

43 stat points -- 3 quidditch wins 2020

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