Dragomir Gregorovitch
Chaser, Chudley Cannons
THE BASICS
Full Name: Dragomir Alons Gorgovitch
Nicknames: D, Drago, "The Dragon"
Age | DOB: 32 | 28 February 1970
Blood Status: Halfblood
Education: Hogwarts, Slytherin class of 1988.
Birthplace: London, England
Current Residence: Devon, England
Family:
| Borris Gorgovitch, 55, Alchemist.
| Magda Gorgovitch, 53, mediwitch.
| Hana Gorgovitch, 28, Hit Wizard.
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single, and mopey about it
Appearance Stats: 6'5", 220 Ibs,
5 FACTS
1. Dragomir has always believed that his younger sister, Hana, got all of the good genes. She was always the smarter one, the more sociable one, and the good looking gone. He has always felt like what came naturally to Hana, he had to work four times as hard for. Miraculously, this hasn't lead to any tension between them. Rather, Dragomir is intensely protective of his little sister. At Hogwarts, all anyone had to do was look at Hana the wrong way, and Dragomir would end up in detention. Eventually, a professor suggested that he turn his physical energy elsewhere, and that was how Dragomir discovered Quidditch.
2. Dragomir has long believed that his only asset is his body. He is rather obsessed with working out, but fails to recognize his own limits. The majority of injuries that he's received in his career often had little to do with his play on the pitch, but were often unintentionally self-inflicted. Few things give him the same rush as lifting weights. He has never used any sort of performance enhancing potion, and is deeply disgusted with those that do. Despite the pride he takes in his body, Dragomir can be deeply insecure about his looks. He worries that he is showing his age early, and is utterly paranoid that he is going to soon go bald.
3. When Dragomir was offered a position on the Falmouth Falcons, he thought he was set for life. He put in his time as a reserve and had high expectations for himself. However, Dragomir had always been a consistent player, rather than an explosive player, and found himself passed over for the starting position year after year. He spent five whole years on the reserve team before he was given a full time start opportunity. His first year wasn't smooth, but it wasn't spectacular. Determined to make a punch, he started taking chances on riskier plays the next year. This lead to a league record number of quaffle drops, and Dragomir was traded to the Canons at the end of the 1995 season. He has never forgiven the Falcons for this move.
4. Dragomir has never been particularly successful with the ladies. He has a secret soft side, but he is too embarrassed about it to make any use of it. He has a fondness for poetry, both reading and writing, and spent years trying to learn French before giving up. He instead focused his energies on French cuisine, and has a fairly skilled hand in the kitchen. He spent a lot of time during the off seasons traveling and learning what he could of various cultures, especially regarding their food and wine. However, he often tries hard to hide this image from the public, especially since being traded to the Canons.
5. When Hana was married in 1998, Dragomir refused to go to her wedding. It was a huge upset to the family and the media took it upon themselves to paint Dragomir as a rude and resentful person. Whispers even circulated that the reason for his refusal to speak on the matter was because of a childhood incestuous relationship with his sister. Although Dragomir never confirmed or denied the rumors, he did go on record saying that it was 'no one's business' what happened went on within his family. Although his relationship with Hana is strained, they are once again on speaking terms, though it is likely that they will never be as close as they once were.
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QUIDDITCH HISTORY
Quidditch in School: 4th-7th, Chaser for Slytherin
Professional Quidditch: 1988-1993, Reserve Chaser (Falmouth Falcons). 1993-1995 Starting Chaser (Falmouth Falcons), 1995-2002 Starting Chaser, Chudley Cannons
Current Team: Chudley Cannons
Current Position: Chaser
Relationship with Team
At practice, Dragomir's teammates know him as a fairly pleasant and polite person. He doesn't go out of his way to be buddy-buddy with anyone, but he is a supportive member, and very loyal to those he feels deserve his loyalty. He may prove to be a bit of a disappointment in the team spirit section, but will wear team colors whenever asked, and does his best to attend every press and charity event in order to appear as a good sport.
Relationship with the Media
The media makes Dragomir feel sick. He very rarely finds anything positive written on his behalf, and often feels like he is at the butt of endless jokes from the press. He can be rather gruff in an interview, especially after a loss, and is particularly sensitive to when the reason for his trade is brought up.
Relationship with Fans
Dragomir feels bad for Cannons fans. He does appreciate their loyalty, but he really can't wrap his head around why so many people are die hard fans for a team that so consistently lets them down. Fan attention makes him uncomfortable, but mostly because he doesn't feel like he deserves anyone's praise. He tries his best to put on a happy face for autographs and pictures, but will make a beeline for the locker room if he's having a bad day.
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PERSONALITY
Positives
+Dreamer: Dragomir has never considered himself 'ambitious' the same way that other Slytherins are. Instead of seeing a goal and striving his hardest to get it, he likes to see the bigger picture, and often starts working on the smaller details first. He rarely gets hung up by temporary failures, often seeing them as "set backs" rather than an end all.
+Good Judge of Character
Dragomir is both a good listener, and good at giving advice. Instead of trying to be a leader, he was often at the back of the class, making observations and analyzing the character and behavior of others. This has lead to a few very solid friendships that Dragomir cherishes deeply.
+Dedicated Dragomir never goes back on a promise that he makes. He never slacks off when he should be working. He always gives everything that he can give, and more if he can.
Negatives
-Unforgiving Dragomir can hold a grudge like no other. He never forgets a cut or kindness, and even if he says he forgives someone, he will often find himself holding back a lot of bitterness. He will go out of his way for people, but if he feels his kindness is being taken advantage of, he will grow angry very quickly. His fuse isn't exactly long.
-Mopey He hates to admit it, but Dragomir is an emotional guy. Sure, he's a big tree of a man, but that is merely the exterior around a soft and mushy heart. He feels genuinely upset that he can't force the team to rank higher, even wwhen he gives everything that he can give. He takes almost everything that is said by media and friends alike rather personally. Sunsets make him cry. Seriously.
-Quiet Dragomir has never been good at talking to people, regardless of who they are. He generally keeps his opinions to himself, and will be vague whenever he finds that a question does not suit him. This has not gone over well with the media or the fans, who expect more out of a professional Quidditch player. Dragomir doesn't mean to seem rude, he's just an introvert, and would rather be left alone.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Before 1995, Dragomir was known for being an incredibly consistent player. He has never been the fastest or the most agile, but he knows how to get the Quaffle from point A to point B with relatively little risk of turning it over or dropping it. He rarely takes risks, especially after the great debacle that got him traded. He has always been one of the bigger players on the pitch, and uses his size to his advantage. Slytherin and Falmouth alike bred some ferocity into him, and he is not above taking a cheap shot at another Chaser if it means he can force them to fumble the Quaffle. He has an extremely high tolerance for pain, and is known for pushing past his many self-inflicted injuries. Bludgers seem to affect him less than the average player, and there are rumors that he has set a few lose in his own home to 'challenge' them to a fight.
OOC
Name: Andrea
AIM: PlayInTheLeaves
Email: same @ gmail (dot) com
CDJ: ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) andi_plays (so out of date)
Timezone: EST
Played-By: Joe Manganiello
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