✦~ Simon Tilia | Second Year | Ravenclaw ~✦

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Name: Simon Tilia

Pronoun: He/him

Age: 15 (Born 6th February 2011)

Ethnicity: Scottish-Norwegian

Residence: Edinburgh, Scotland

Sexuality: Heterosexual
School Year: 4

House: Ravenclaw

Blood Status: Half-Blood (mother is a Muggle)

Wand: 31,4 cm English oak wood and unicorn hair

Patronus: Undiscovered

Species: Human


✦ Appearance

At fifteen, Simon stands nearly 6 feet tall (180 cm) and carries himself with a grounded presence. He is still a bit lanky, but his frame has started to fill out since last summer. He has a square face with a sharp jawline, dark hair, and thick, heavy eyebrows. His deep blue eyes are framed by long, dark lashes, and his voice has become noticeably deeper this year.

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F A C E C L A I M:
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If I were to have a face claim, it would be a young Leo DiCaprio:

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✦ Wardrobe

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E X P A N D :

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Casual suit – Summer outfit for parties – Suit for special occasions

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✦ Biography

Simon's upbringing was a blend of comfort and adventure. He grew up in an upper-middle-class household on the Scottish countryside with two loving yet overprotective parents. Surrounded by Muggles, he eventually learned more about the injustice and inequalities faced by many Muggle families. From a young age, Simon wouldn't hesitate to defend his values or those in need, even if it meant taking a few punches from bullies. These experiences, along with his mother's passion for social justice, shaped his values and world view strongly.


✦ Personality

Simon is calm and thoughtful but can be daring and determined, acting quickly when the moment requires it. Loyalty runs deep in his veins, and his moral compass guides his actions. Simon is intrigued by the unknown and can be fearless at times, for better or worse. Despite being both intelligent and analytical, he is comparatively rebellious for a Ravenclaw, making him somewhat of a misfit. His desire to fit in while yearning to embrace his individuality is a constant battle for him.


✦ How others perceive him

People usually see him as someone you can count on and feel safe around, not only because of his stature, but because he makes people around him feel calm. However, some people find him mysterious and puzzling. What he does not say or express likely adds to this aura of mystery. Others describe him as orderly and polite, which Simon silently takes as an insult, because he believes these traits to be synonymous with "boring". In reality, as those closest to him knows, he has a good sense of humor and rarely says no to an adventure.


✦ Family

Simon's father works at the Ministry (Department of International Magical Co-operation). His Norwegian Muggle mother is a professor in Anthropology at the Queen Margaret University. Simon has a 25-year-old social-media-obsessed squib sister who has moved to London to develop her own beauty product brand. They used to be close, but she has drifted further away after his Hogwarts acceptance, a silent rift growing between them. Simon's grandfather was a merchant in rare and exotic wood materials and owned a shop. He died in a mysterious fire that burned the shop to the ground, though. Simon also has a morepork owl named Hoax, known for being exceptionally emotionally intelligent.

✦ Likes
• Reading and learning new things
• Exploring the unknown and the secrets of Hogwarts
• Astronomy, history

✦ Dislikes
• Injustice
• Bullies
• Transfiguration (where he struggles, constantly finding himself behind the rest of his class)


✦ Fears
• Hurting someone emotionally
• Being falsely accused of something he did not do
• Being misunderstood


✦ Ambitions

As Simon grows older, he seeks to uncover the truth behind his grandfather's death. This ambition is driven by a deep and mysterious connection to trees and wood material. He also aims to challenge prejudice and injustice to become a figure of positive influence in a world where he fears pure-bloods might once again seek dominance.

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"We must be the change we wish to see in the world."
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✦~ Simon Tilia | Second Year | Ravenclaw ~✦
✦ Trunk


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Statistics and Abilities

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✪ Stamina: 7

✪ Evasion: 5

✪ Strength: 5

✪ Wisdom: 9

✪ Arcane power: 7

✪ Accuracy: 7
Spells Acquired

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Aberto - Opening Charm
Aer Calidus - Hot-Air Charm
Alarte Ascendare - Ascension Spell
Alohomora - Unlocking Charm
Anathema Daphnis - Take Root
Arresto Momentum - Slowing Charm
Avifors - Avifors Spell
Bluebell Flames - Caeruleus Inflamarae
Bullarum Immortalem - Bubble-Producing Charm
Caelum Muto - Atmospheric Charm
Caerulimillious - Blue Sparks Charm
Choclea Bibe - Snail to Teapot
Colloportus - Locking Charm
Colorvaria - Color-Changing Charm
Condimentum - Sauce-Making Spell
Conmutocus - Matchstick to Needle
Crinus Muto - Hair Color-Changing Charm
Cutem Uro - Hive-conjuring spell
Cultrofors - Knife to Paper Airplane
Descendo - Descension Spell
Diffindo - Severing Charm
Dissendium - Passage Opening Charm
Duro - Hardening Charm
Engorgio - Engorgement Charm
Epoximise - Gluing Spell
Expelliarmus - Disarming Charm
Extinguo - Extinguishing Charm
Fiery Script Charm - Flagrate
Finite Incantatem - General Counter-Spell
Flintifors - Matchbox Transformation Spell
Flipendo - Knockback Jinx
Fumos - Smokescreen Spell
Furrure Cresco - Fur Growing Spell
Glisseo - Stairs-into-Slide Charm
Illegibilus - Illegibility Charm
Immobulus - Freezing Charm
Incendio - Fire-Making Spell
Incendio Duo - Fire-Making Spell
Ingens Explosiones - Cascading Jinx
Jaculor - Shooting Spell
Lacarnum Inflamari - Clothing Ignition Spell
Lepidterio - Butterfly-Conjuring Spell
Lubricus - Slippery Jinx
Lumos - Wand-Lighting Charm
Lumos Solem - Sun-Light Charm
Melofors - Pumpkin-Head Jinx
Metelojinx - Weather-modifying Charm
Meteolojinx Recanto - Weather-modifying Countercharm
Mimblewimble - Tongue-Tying Spell
Mucus ad Nauseam - Curse of the Bogies
Multicorfors - Clothing Color-Changing Charm
Muspyxis - Mice to Snuffboxes
Nive Percutio - Bewitched Snowballs
Nix Facitur - Snowflake-Creating Spell
Nox - Wand-Extinguishing Charm
Obscuro - Blindfolding Spell
Oculus Reparo - Eyeglass Repair Charm
Orchideous - Flower-Conjuring Spell
Pack - Packing Charm
Papyrus Reparo - Paper Mending Charm
Periculum - Red Spark Charm
Pluvia Velo - Umbrella Spell
Point Me - Four-Point Spell
Potiri Putine - Flask-Conjuration Spell
Quarzicum - Glass to Sand
Reducio - Shrinking Charm
Rennervate - Reviving Spell
Reparifarge - Untransfiguration
Reparo - Mending Charm
Revelio - Revelio Charm
Rictusempra - Tickling Charm
Scourgify - Scouring Charm
Slugulus Eructo - Slug-Vomiting Charm
Spongify - Softening Charm
Steleus - Sneezing Hex
Tarantallegra - Dancing-Feet Spell
Titillando - Tickling Hex
Tunc Sibilus - Whistle to Watch
Verdimillious - Green Sparks Charm
Vermiculafors - Squiggle Quill Spell
Vermiculus - Worm-Conjuring Spell
Violaceous - Purple Firecrackers-Conjuration Charm
Wingardium Leviosa - Levitation Charm

Potions Known

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Antidote to Common Poisons
Antidote to Uncommon Poisons
Babbling Beverage
Bruise Removal Paste
Burn Healing Paste
Confusing Concoction
Cure for Boils
Dizziness Draught
Dogbreath Potion
Forgetfulness Potion
Herbicide Potion
Muffling Draught
Pompion Potion
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✦~ Simon Tilia | Second Year | Ravenclaw ~✦

✦ Family


Father: Raeborn Tilia (Wizard)
Mother: Mette Jacobsen (Muggle)
Sister: Clara Jacobsen (Squib)


♀ Mette Jacobsen

Born in Norway in 1972, Mette is a Professor of Anthropology at Queen Margaret's University in Scotland. Her Norwegian upbringing instilled a deep appreciation for social justice and nature, driving her academic focus on marginalized groups and environmental issues. Meeting her wizard husband, Raeborn, broadened her understanding of hidden worlds. Mette is an intellectually curious and empathetic idealist, valuing knowledge and actions for positive change. She balances analytical thinking with genuine social connection, finding solace in Nordic folklore, ethnobotany, and nature walks. She is kind, caring and tolerant, driven by her liberal and progressive beliefs, which she hopes to instill on her children.
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Mette’s dissertation:
“Periods as Shameful or Empowering? – A Qualitative Study of how Gender Relations influence the Construction of Menstrual Taboos in a British Secondary School” (2003)

♂ Raeborn Tilia

Born 1970 (54 years old). Raeborn's parents were usually traveling when he was young, so he became self-dependent early in life and learned to cope on his own. The flip side was that he learned how to hide his emotions. You rarely see him sad or angry, but he does not allow himself to get too excited either.
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Growing up with traveling parents created an interest in other countries, which eventually lead Raeborn to take an employment at the Department of International Magical Co-operation. Raeborn has been very successful in strengthening the diplomatic relations with countries such as France, South Africa, Saudi-Arabia, Japan, Chile, and Brazil. He is an introvert, a bit of a bookworm, but very skilled at connecting with people on a deeper level. He plays guitar and likes to watch documentaries about archaeology. Finding out that his son Simon had inherited his magical ability was one of the best moments of his life. He struggles with his relationship with his squib daughter Clara though.


♀ Clara Jacobsen

Born 2003 (21 years old). As a child, Clara dreamed of becoming either a singer or having her own shop. She was always very determined and shows an almost excessive level of self-confidence. In her teenage, Clara became more aware of the fact that her father was different, and she eventually stopped bringing friends to their home. The truth was that she was ashamed of him. When her little brother Simon showed the first sign of magic, something inside her broke. Deep down, a part of her wondered what a life with magical abilities would be like, but another part wanted nothing to do with that at all.
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After high school, Clara moved to London and established her own company. Together with a skilfull team she is developing beauty and health products, such as make-up, hand lotions, body lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and perfumes. Her trademark is CLARA JACOBSEN. Clara’s greatest fear is that her friends, business partners or social media followers will find out about her ‘weird’ family.


G I F T B O X
Spring Collection + Girl's Survival Kit:
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✦~ Simon Tilia | Second Year | Ravenclaw ~✦

✦ Pet

♂ Hoax

Hoax is a morepork owl from New Zealand. He spent his first year in the care of an old Aboriginal lady before he was snatched by pouchers. When he was finally rescued and returned, the lady had passed away in her home. He was then shipped out to Magical Menagerie in London, wrongly labeled as an Eastern Screech Owl, which a certain Simon Tilia had ordered. When realizing that the owl was not what he'd ordered, Simon simply named him Hoax. They both liked each other from first glance, and Hoax quickly settled in with the Tilias family.
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Hoax is an extremely emotionally intelligent owl. It seems as though he knows the feelings and thoughts of humans just by looking at them, and he can read the mood in a room in an instant. He is talkative, caring and hard-working when delivering letters and packages (but also demanding when it comes to treats for a reward).
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✦~ Simon Tilia | Second Year | Ravenclaw ~✦


✦ Simon's 1st Year


Summary

In contrast to his well-mannered impression, Simon quickly earns himself the nickname "the bruised eagle" because of his habit of returning to the common room covered in dirt and fresh bruises from his excursions – quite out of the ordinary for a Ravenclaw. This is largely due to the influence of his adventurous Gryffindor friend Irina Shevel. He also befriends Delilah Chapman, a curious girl with frizzy hair and weird ideas. Despite their differences, they somehow get along. Within Ravenclaw, the shy but loyal Zach Zaphiere and an American boy called Cassian Clarke become his best friends. The relationship with his self-occupied squib sister is a touchy subject. The growing rift between them bothers him more than he likes to admit.


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✦ Simon's 2nd Year


Summary

After a family vacation in Greece, Simon returns to Hogwarts with anticipation for the new year. On the journey to the castle, he barely makes it to the last carriage where he meets the introverted Slytherin Mahlioz Evethisawe. Despite some awkward moments between them, their meeting develops into a new friendship. Mahlioz introduces Simon to new and interesting perspectives on romance that challenges his own views.


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✦ Simon's 3rd Year


Summary

Simon enters his third year at Hogwarts with a profound internal shift. The boy once defined by outdoor adventures and a constant sunburn has returned pale and hollow. His family is fractured, mirroring his own state – almost like a tree trunk splitting under the weight of its own branches. Nightmares of fire and chaos haunt his sleep, and the activities he once loved does no longer bring him any joy.

To hide his pain, Simon withdraws from everyone, especially those closest to him: Irina, Mahlioz, Delilah, Zach, and Cassian. He knows they are observant enough to see through his mask. When he is forced to see them, he performs a convincing act of 'being okay', only to retreat into the lonely, shadowy corners of the castle.



✦ Simon's 4th Year


Summary

To anyone who had witnessed Simon’s decline during his third year, the boy returning now has not only reclaimed his former self, but surpassed it. The grey pallor of his depression has been stripped away, replaced by a deep tan from the summer. He is no longer the ghost who had haunted the quiet and lonely corridors of the castle last year. He is returning with physical vitality and a hardened, positive mindset, ready to discard the weight of last year and make the most of the time ahead.

For him, this year is a fresh start. He is coming back renewed, and he feel happier, and stronger, than ever. He also get to know the peculiar new first-year, Mikaela Hendricks, taking on the role of mentoring her, almost like a big brother. Whether he finds the sister he wishes he had in her, or compensating for his own neglective big sister by being that supportive older sibling himself, he does not know.


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✦~ Simon Tilia | Second Year | Ravenclaw ~✦


Relationships


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🧡 Friends

Allegra Rojas
Alyssea Brown
Delilah Chapman
Estelle Nyx
Hera Green
Cassian Clarke
Cassie Jiang
Lancelot Pemberton
Madi McQuade

Mahlioz Evethisawe
Mellani Miller
💛 Best friends
Irina Shevel
Zach Zaphiere
❤️ Girlfriend
💀 Enemies
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✦~ Simon Tilia | Second Year | Ravenclaw ~✦


✦ Wand Lore

English oak wood with a unicorn hair
31,4 cm and reasonably supple

Description
Simon's wand is an elegantly carved out wand with a shiny surface, almost perfectly proportional. It is a bit heavier at the handle, which makes it a solid and reliable wand to draw, hold and wield.

English oak
Wands of English oak demand partners of strength, courage and fidelity. Less well-known is the propensity for owners of English oak wands to have powerful intuition, and, often, an affinity with the magic of the natural world, with the creatures and plants that are necessary to wizardkind for both magic and pleasure.

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Unicorn hair
Wands with a unicorn hair are the most faithful of wands and produces the most consistent magic. They are least subject to fluctuations and blockages and are most difficult to turn to the Dark Arts. However, they are not the most powerful of wands (unless the wand wood compensates) and are prone to melancholy if mishandled.

★ Interpretation
It is no surprise that this particular wand chose Simon as its owner. Simon has great emotional strength and a good portion of courage, sometimes to the extent of being fearless. He also has a certain affinity for forests, trees and plants. However, he has yet to learn to trust his intuition and not only rely on theory and logic. Combined with a unicorn hair, Simon has a loyal and reliable wand, that could be even more powerful should he learn to go with his gut.

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✦~ Simon Tilia | Second Year | Ravenclaw ~✦


✦ Romantic relationship


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"We must be the change we wish to see in the world."
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✦~ Simon Tilia | Second Year | Ravenclaw ~✦

"We must be the change we wish to see in the world."
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