Hey there! Welcome to Mel's ency.
Anything you need to know about her will be in here, plus a bunch of other random stuff. In all honesty, most of this is an excuse for me to use all the images I collected for her and put the obscure, unnecessary stuff I decided about her character in one place. It may be a little messy.
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Disclaimer: I am not my character. Mel is opinionated, a bit too judgy, and not always 100% likeable. My views do not necessarily match hers. Please do not take offense by anything she might say or think about your character. I most likely do not feel the same way.
Important! This is a safe account for the lgbtq+ community and people of color. No hate here, please!
While I love and appreciate JK Rowling's work, I choose to distance myself from some of her unfortunate and hurtful beliefs.
Don't back down.Be unafraid.
First Name: Melody
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Derived from the Greek “melodia” or “singing of songs.” Mel's mom named her after her street, Melody Lane (see full story under 'backstory').
Middle Name: Lane
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A narrow path or road. Mel's mom named her after her street, Melody Lane (see full story under 'backstory').
Last Name: Westmoore
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English: "Moore in the West"
= Basics =
Nickname: Mel Age: 16 School: Ilvermorny House: Thunderbird Year: Sixth Blood Status: Muggleborn Species: Human Pronouns: She/her DoB: April 13th, 2009, 4:01 am PoB: Salem, OR, United States of America
1130 Melody Lane, Salem OR, United States of America Wand: 26 cm, unyielding, Cedar and Thunderbird Tail Feather
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Wand Wood: Cedar "Whenever I meet one who carries a cedar wand, I find strength of character and unusual loyalty. My father, Gervaise Ollivander, used always to say, ‘you will never fool the cedar carrier,’ and I agree: the cedar wand finds its perfect home where there is perspicacity and perception. I would go further than my father, however, in saying that I have never yet met the owner of a cedar wand whom I would care to cross, especially if harm is done to those of whom they are fond. The witch or wizard who is well-matched with cedar carries the potential to be a frightening adversary, which often comes as a shock to those who have thoughtlessly challenged them." ~Garrick Ollivander, British Wandmaker
Wand Core: Thunderbird Tail Feather Good for Transfiguration, and a bit tricky to master. A powerful, stubborn wand core. Wands with Thunderbird tail feather cores, like the birds the feathers are taken from, are able to sense danger and can cast curses on their own. Wands with Thunderbird tail feather cores have been known to fire curses preemptively when supernatural dangers are present.
source: Harry Potter Wiki and wizardingworld.com
hair ──────── brown-blonde eyes ──────── hazel skin ──────── light tan accent ─────── west coast american face claim ──────── lily collins allergies ──────── papaya scars ──────── 2 small on shoulder/calf height ──────── 67" weight ──────── 130 lbs
= Appearance =
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Mel has shoulder-length brown-blond hair and hazel eyes. She is semi-tall, and has long runner's legs. Her skin is tanned from hours in the sun and lightly freckled, and she often wears thread bracelets on her hands which she likes to weave in her spare time. Her usual garb consists of jeans or jean shorts, converse high-tops which she absentmindedly doodles on when she's bored, and earth-toned t-shirts. She has a favorite crimson hoodie that she wears in every season except summer. It is her mother's old Harvard sweatshirt.
= Personality =
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Melody is courageous and witty, and loves adventure. She has a strong sense of morality and justice, and will always fight for what she knows is right. That being said, she never says no to a "harmless" prank every now and then. She can be quite mischievous. The young Thunderbird is endlessly stubborn, and has a quick, hot temper. Melody has an unquenchable wanderlust, and is always ready to get up and go. She hopes to visit every US state and every continent before she dies, and has a long bucket list.
Mel is a very athletic person, and enjoys playing Quidditch, soccer, and running track. She has a sharp tongue that too often gets her in trouble. She is also always the first to stand up for someone who is being bullied, and is a fairly kind person if you don't get on her bad side. But if you do, boy can that girl hold a grudge. She has a good sense of humor, and is also very sarcastic. Her snark has been known to get her points deducted in class.
Dare to disturb the universe.
MBTI ↓
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ENFP-A, the Campaigner
(For more info see here or here)
ENNEAGRAM ↓
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Core Type: 8 The Challenger
(For more information see here or here.)
Wing Type: 8w7, The Nonconformist
(For more information see here or here.)
Tritype: 873, The Mover-Shaker "You are ambitious, innovative, and protective. You want to be efficient, happy, and straightforward. You are a dynamic go-getter, focused on the prize. An expansive powerhouse, you see the big picture and have the will to make it happen. You are a true entrepreneur and empire builder. Obstacles are seen as competitive challenges." ~Katherine Fauvre
"It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit."
Quidditch, soccer, running track, sunshine, storms, nature, Transfiguration, Geography, snow cones, arcade games (especially bumper cars and skee ball).
Dislikes/Pet Peeves:
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Indecisive people, bullies, empty comments about the weather, making her bed, being forced to sit in a classroom when it's a gorgeous day outside, perky news casters.
Ambition:
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Undecided, but most likely an Auror or Quidditch player.
Tidbits & Magical Info
Patronus: N/A
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Probably either a fire-dwelling salamander ("Having a Fire-Dwelling Salamander as your Patronus means you find comfort in rebirth. You wholeheartedly embrace the idea that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and if you get knocked down, everyone knows you’ll get right back up again. Such determination and fire; you radiate great strength and resilience no matter how bad things get.")
or a chestnut mare ("If the chestnut mare is your patronus then it is likely you have an appetite for freedom. You have an adventurous heart and are often following your own path. Having a lot of passion is common in those with this patronus. Emotions run high and your heart is strong.
If the chestnut mare is your patronus then you are very family and friend orientated and get a lot from social interaction.")
Boggart:
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Herself trapped in a too-small bird cage, blindfolded and gagged. This represents her fear of being trapped or held back, and not being in control.
Amortentia:
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The forest after rain, cedar, fresh laundry, newly-clipped grass, lilac.
Polyjuice:
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A warm mahogany brown color, smelling earthy and like spices. When the potion is placed in the mouth, there is a combination of spicy, tangy, and sweet flavours. It can be quite startling, and often leaves the tongue tingling a bit.
Thestrals? Not visible
= Backstory =
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Melody Lane Westmoore was born on April 13th, 2009. It was 4:01 am when she was brought into the world by Vanorah Westmoore, her mother. The night (well, morning) was dark and stormy, the sky lively like the young girl born beneath it. The moon was nearly full, and it shone through the storm.
Mel was raised by her mother. Her father vanished when he found out his girlfriend was expecting a baby. Vanorah hasn't seen him since, and Mel knows little about him. The now-twelve-year-old has a younger brother, Oliver Declan Westmoore, who is nine years of age. Their mother works full-time for a law firm, as a secretary. Her true ambition is to be a lawyer, but she had to drop out of Harvard Law school when she got pregnant. Crippled by student debt, and without any support from the father of her child, Vanorah lost the rent on her apartment. Since one of her parents was dead by this time, and the other living in Sweden on a whim, unwilling to take her pregnant daughter in, she was forced onto the streets. After months of living in shelters and under highways, and job interview after job interview, Vanorah finally got a position as a maid at a hotel, and was able to save up enough to buy a house. A month later, unable to pay for hospital bills, this was where she gave birth to Mel. She decided to name her daughter after her street, Melody Lane, because she felt that their new home was a symbol of all of her hard work and dedication, and the bright future she knew awaited Mel because of it. Two years later, Vanorah got the job at the law firm, where she's worked ever since. A year after that, baby Ollie was adopted.
Mel attended public pre- and elementary school, and got her Ilvermorny letter the summer after 5th grade. She was entirely shocked, as she knew nothing about the Wizarding World before then. However, there was something in Mel that had always known she was different -from her family, from the kids at school, from how she thought she was "supposed" to be as a normal person in society. A part of that was proven to her when she had her first instance of magic.
One day, after it had rained, Mel had sat outside and wondered about her father. She didn't do this often. She didn't need him. It was never like 'some part of her was missing' or whatever. Her family felt complete with just her, Ollie, and her mom. They were happy. But of course, this didn't stop her from wondering. Just occasionally.
Well anyway, Mel was sitting on a tree stump in the backyard, staring into a puddle. She had always loved storms -the wilder, the better. And the way that, after one, the world seemed clean and new, and the air smelled fresh. The way everything was brighter, and sharper, and the world came into focus. Mel stared into that puddle, and she thought, I wonder what my dad looks like. The pool of muddy water started to clear then, all the silt sinking to the bottom. The surface of the pool took on a slight silvery sheen. The shadows reflected in the water came together in the middle to form the figure of a man. He was shadowy and faint, but Mel could make out dark unruly hair and the sharp lines of his features. It wasn't the true form of her father, but how she'd imagined him on those occasions she'd let herself wonder. Still, the sudden appearance of the face had startled her witless. She'd gasped and run from the puddle, taking refuge in the branches of her favorite willow tree, until her mother had called her in to dinner. Mel never mentioned her first instance of magic. By the time she got her school letter, she'd so convinced herself it was a dream that it took her a moment to remember the incident, and to recognize it for what it must have been.
Fears:
-Something happening to her little brother
-Failure
-Secretly not being good enough
-Not making it in life
-Being fenced in or tethered down
-Not having control
Positive Traits:
-Assertive
-Adventurous
-Decisive
-Knows what she wants
-Independant
-Loyal
-Honest
-Witty
-Funny
-Will stick up for people
-Good at geography
Negative Traits:
-Pessimistic
-Moody
-Quick-tempered
-Sarcastic
-Bossy
-Distrusting
-Brutally Honest
-Controlling
-Insecure
-Has a disregard for rules
-Lazy when she gets in a rut
