Somewhere between the end And the point where we begin There's a fire burning brightly That's found it's way to dim When the feeling's gone... Shine on Shine on
T H E ♦ B A S I C S
FULL NAME: Michelle Lillian Moon NICKNAMES: Shelly, Shell, Light, Ducky (childhood nickname from Liam) AGE: 18 DATE OF BIRTH: August 2, 1980 BLOODLINE: Halfblood WAND: 13 3/4", Rosewood, Griffin tail-hair, flexible / Wandless magic SEXUAL PREFERENCE: Heterosexual MARITAL STATUS: TBA
SCHOOL: Gryffindor, 7th Year QUIDDITCH: Reserve Chaser, Gryffindor Quidditch Team 1995-1996 AFFILIATION: Dumbledore's Army, Gryffindor Quidditch Team (reserves) OWLs: DADA - O; Potions - O; Charms - O; Transfiguration - E; Herbology - A; History of Magic - A; Divination - T HOME:UK: 18 Diagon Alley; Moon Manor, Manchester, England FINANCIAL STATUS: The Moon family as a whole is rather well off. They support numerous charities - which is where much of the family trust goes.
FAMILY: Great-Grandfather: William Haron Moon (September 5, 1912 - January 26, 1967) Great-Grandmother: Ariella Estelle Moon (April 24, 1912 - November 15, 1960) Grandfather: Marius Fiodore Moon (August 29, 1938 - May 30, 1978) Grandmother: Yvonne Rigelda Moon (nee Wample) (February 27, 1938 - July 17 1979) Great-Uncle: Kilian Barrons Moon (August 29, 1938 - July 10, 1971) Great-Aunt: Tanella Ursula Yarmoth (nee Moon) (December 3, 1939 - September 2, 1989) Great-Uncle: Sir Gareth Yarmoth (November 12, 1939 - February 26 1977)
Father: Franklin Elliot Moon (January 14, 1960 - Present), News Editor - Daily Prophet Mother: Antonia Samantha Moon (nee Larson) (May 18, 1960 - October 14 1981), former Auror Aunt: Tabitha Michelle Moon (B. January 14, 1960), Ambassador to China, Ministry of Magic Uncle: William Aaron Moon (B. April 5, 1962), Radio personality – WWN, Quidditch Commentator – Puddlemere United
T H E ♦ H I S T O R Y
The lineage of the family Moon traces back through history. While the family is not prominently featured before the founding of Hogwarts, there is a mention in the Theorali Diarud of the daughter of Theoliben marrying a wealthy landowner called Mooyn. And from there stems the family name.
Years before the founding of the famous magic school, the clan was known disciples of Salazar Slytherin himself. It has been said that Slytherin and the family were so close, that Salazar, having shown some sort of interest, was given the eldest daughter of Henre Mooyn (the head of the family) for a consort, bride, etc. According to the tale, rather than partake of the joys of the flesh with Margerette (for that was her name), Slytherin instead educated her in the finer points of the craft. She became an apprentice of sorts, one of several. Or so the story goes (if you believe it).
As far as Muggle history is concerned, the Moon clan was first found in Devonshire, where they were seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. originally, according to muggle historians at Mohun in the province of Normandy.
The family, a pureblood line, has borne many sharp young Slytherin minds to Hogwarts School. The family has always been surrounded by rumors focusing on their involvement in and knowledge of the Dark Arts. During the reign of Grindewald there was a split between those of the clan who supported and those who wished nothing to do with the business. Many were involved in one way or another and six family members, two siblings and several cousins by the name of Leumick, were killed before Grindewald's defeat. Whether these six were supporters or fought against him is unknown, the information lost in the annals of history.
The family manor in Manchester, England sits on what was once the wizarding village of Careltaen. Careltaen was one of the very first successful all-wizarding villages and there are still remnants of many homes and businesses in the woods surrounding the property; mostly foundations and artifacts now, the markers are still quite visible.
Modern Family History: After the end of the first war, a change was noted among many of the younger members of the Moon family. Beginning in 1949 with Kilian Barrons Moon, sorting became more varied among the family. No longer, were members of the family sorted into Slytherin House as predictably as in the past.
Along with his brother Kilian Barrons, Marius Fiodore Moon began his magical education at Hogwarts in 1949. The twins, born in the late summer eleven years earlier were sorted into separate houses. Kilian, the more intellectual of the two, was sorted into Ravenclaw, while his brother found himself, falling into the family-pattern, being sorted into Slytherin. Their sister Tanella, sorted two years later was placed into Gryffindor. Their parents William and Ariella were both former Slytherins.
While at Hogwarts, Marius met a Ravenclaw student named Yvonne Rigelda Wample, a pureblooded witch of German descent. After graduation, the two were married. The union produced three children: twins Franklin Elliot and Tabitha Michelle (Frank and Tabby) on January 14, 1960, and William Aaron (Liam) on April 5, two years later. Marius and Yvonne were a very social couple, and were known, not for the family's connection to the dark arts, but because they were very much the philanthropists, they were also known well for their annual after-Christmas bash. Seeming to care very little about the blood or heritage of who their friends or guests were, practically everyone would be invited. The one rule being that on the 26th of December, all interpersonal problems, all disagreements, squabbles, rivalries and such were left at the door; the party was the year's big event and their guest list would be a mix of houses, blood-legacy, rich and poor, wizard and squib. They were very happy in the spotlight and, in truth were on good terms with Slytherin and Gryffindor, pureblood or not.
The family's constant place in the spotlight opened the children (Frank, Tabby and Liam) to all different sorts of interesting experiences; ones which would ultimately lead to their future careers. Frank took a serious interest in journalism, Tabby studied politics and Liam would eventually be putting his verbal skills to good use.
In September 1971, Frank and Tabby began their first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Upon sorting, Tabby found herself in Hufflepuff while Frank was placed in Gryffindor. Two years later, Liam would follow his brother's sorting and join him as a resident of Gryffindor Tower. An observer of the pranks caused by his housemates, Frank was never an outsider. He and his siblings were rather outgoing, and despite their house assignments, they had rather good relations with members of the other houses. This may have to do with their family's status or the affiliation, but all the same, they did not have a problem or too many problems in this regard.
In 1974, much to Liam's delight, the now second year student was offered the post of school quidditch commentator. He jumped at the chance and was instantly hooked. He remained the school commentator until his graduation in 1980. At this same time, Tabitha's interest in politics only grew as did Frank's in journalism.
Towards the end of the twins' fifth year, Frank found he had growing feelings for Antonia Larson, a halfblood Ravenclaw student in his year. During summer break he finally got the courage to ask her out, and he did so shortly after the beginning of term the next year (sixth year).
Antonia Samantha Larson was the daughter of Richard and Margret Larson. A halfblood, from a halfblood family with no long-held family history (nothing that was tangible anyway), Antonia was rather nervous the first time she was to meet Frank's parents (she was already acquainted with his siblings). The Larson family resided in Surrey; the only child of two former Ravenclaws (a chef and a healer respectively), Antonia was very intelligent and was noted for her skills in potions. Frank and Antonia dated for two years and then, after graduation, he proposed, they were married soon after.
After Graduation, Tabby went into politics, working her way up the ladder at the Ministry until she became a Ministry official herself. Liam became a potions brewer at St. Mungos’ Hospital for several years, until he auditioned for the post of Puddlemere United's game commentator. Liam was hired to the position and has been there ever since (he can be heard on WWN during games). Frank and Antonia, now engaged, took the next step in their careers: Frank pursued his journalism and was hired by the Daily Prophet as a writer; Antonia went on to auror training, completing the program and becoming a full auror in rapid time.
The war with Voldemort and his followers was becoming more and more violent with each passing day, and there had been numerous casualties already, among them Antonia's parents and Frank, Tabby and Liam's parents. And then Antonia found she was pregnant.
Personal History: On August 2, 1980 at 5:34 PM, Michelle Lillian Moon was born at St. Mungo's Hospital in Diagon Alley. Named after her aunt Tabitha, Michelle had blond hair and, for the longest time, dark blue eyes which eventually changed to brown. Parents and child left the hospital on August 5 for home.
As the war continued to rage on, casualties only continued to mount. No one was spared from loss and the Moons were no exception. Since graduation both Frank and Antonia and many of their friends had been involved with the Order of the Phoenix and it was this association that would lead to tragedy.
On the evening of October 14, 1981, Antonia and another Order member were sent to collect an artifact hidden from the dark forces by the Order -- an important task which should have been carried out quickly. But there was nothing routine about this mission. After getting the artifact in hand, Antonia and her partner were ambushed by Death Eaters; the artifact was taken, and Antonia and her partner were killed.
Frank was devastated by his wife's death. After all they had gone through up to that point, he came close to having a nervous breakdown, but somehow he managed to keep it together. The fact that both Antonia and her partner were aurors led to the ultimate labeling of the deaths to have been in the line of duty, someone had been able to slip some paperwork in that hadn't been there prior to the mission. Thus it was covered up.
Just after the funeral, Frank was promoted to the post of staff writer at the Prophet, this brought with it greater responsibilities and Frank decided that he needed to be closer to the Prophet's offices in Diagon Alley. Thus, by the time Michelle turned 2, she and her father had moved from the house outside London, to a large flat, Number 18, Diagon Alley. Michelle, in all honesty, was one of the reasons that Frank kept going during this difficult time; his daughter and his friends. By the time Michelle turned nine, Frank had been promoted to the position of Editor of the News Department.
As the daughter of a single father who was a bit protective, Michelle Moon spent her childhood tottering around the offices of the Daily Prophet. As she got older she would help out as a go-for when needed. Growing up, this was Michelle's normal, and she took in everything she saw in the office and elsewhere, resulting in her intellect and knowledge of the newspaper, the world, news, and of course, journalism.
The only downside of the years she spent in the offices of the daily newspaper was her interaction with the gossip columnist Rita Skeeter, whom she learned she extremely disliked. It all stemmed from an incident where-in a four-year-old Michelle knocked a container of purple ink onto a photograph which had been sitting on Skeeter's desk. The woman had seen the whole thing: Shelly had been carrying some things for the person at the desk across the cubicle and the young girl tripped, dropping the items and using her hands to break her fall, hitting the desk on her way down. Skeeter had screamed at the young girl, and the older woman from that time on was rather nasty towards Shelly Moon. Ever since that time, Michelle's dislike for the gossip has only mounted. Frank had never cared much for Rita and her style of journalism before the incident; needless to say his opinion did not and has not improved since that time.
Upon turning eleven Michelle received her acceptance letter and left home to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When called for sorting, Shelly heard the voice of the hat in her head trying to decide whether to place her in Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. It was a choice between her fierce loyalty to her friends and family and her bravery and daring. Her inner lioness won out and she was sorted into Gryffindor.
Shelly's years at Hogwarts brought out the best in the girl, forming friendships and finding herself within the school's walls. She had a talent for Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms and Transfiguration, and found herself nearly failing Divination.
One of her greatest fears, while in school, dealt with the take of the Daily Prophet of events. The coverage of Harry Potter and the rise of Voldemort led her to be wary of possible backlash from the students (brought on by her father's position at the paper).
On August 20, 1996, (18 days after her 17th birthday) while staying with the Lovegoods, Michelle received word that her father had been killed. Frank had been visiting his friends Eliza and Dmitry Milin when the home had been attacked. He, like her mother fifteen years before, had died at the hands of Death Eaters, as he tossed floo powder into the fireplace, called out a location and pushed the couple's daughter Nicola into the green flames. The Dark Mark was found floating above the single-story house.
The news of her father's death came as a shock to her. Frank was buried on August 25, 1996, a week before students were scheduled to leave for Hogwarts. During the funeral, Michelle stood with her second father, her Uncle Liam and her best friends; for some reason she simply could not cry...
The War: Years with the walls of the world pushing in on the ancient institution could only lead in one unfortunate yet inevitable conclusion. War. It was coming. It was around them and despite the hopes of the generally believed hapless Ministry there was no peaceful way out. Only one option remained. Fight.
Without Harry, Ron and Hermione there, the fell to Neville's jurisdiction and they prepared for the fight of their lives. Shelly herself went into this knowing the likelihood of death was looming just over every bend. But everything was coming to the forefront and there was no way around it. Train so when the battle came knocking to their door they could be ready. There would be no going down without a fight...
T H E ♦ P E R S O N A L I T Y
A young woman with a very set moral center who will not put up with nonsense or unnecessary drama. She has a single minded determination that sometimes gets her into trouble, and works towards a bigger picture rather than a small detail. With a childhood progressing largely in a time of war, it rarely happens that anyone comes out unscaved. While Michelle is a genuinely nice person, years of loss, fear and sorrow have left their mark on what used to be a very cheery and bouncy girl. She has the loyalty of a Hufflepuff, the bravery of a Gryffindor, a resolve of steel, and a bearing that is worthy of a noble heart. However, despite it all, to those who truly know her it is very clear that she is keeping herself under tight control, lest she do something and get into trouble.
She is opinionated, strong willed, and although she will compromise (often through negotiation). Michelle is distrustful of anyone who would blather on without seeing the reason of their words and - in true Gryffindor fashion she often works on gut instinct and intuition, jumping in where she may not belong - something not lessened by her experiences in the war. She admits she would be a terrible Ravenclaw, feeling if she were she would be rather hypocritical as she is is not completely guided by logic but in many cases emotion. It is a weakness in many circumstances, something she hides with a raised eyebrow and a pointed quip.
Michelle is reliable and trustworthy and if she considers you a friend you have her loyalty. She holds to close friends like family, filling a lessening void left over by the war and current state of the world. In many ways - like those her age - she is a soldier. Hardened by the events that have occurred and her own issues, which she is getting over. Even as this happens she puts in an effort into keeping other people's spirits up - but the question is what does it mean to do so, despite this it allows for hope - and she has come to find that hope - the light in the darkness - is one of the few things that can keep a person from losing their sense of self in the world and sometimes their mind. She collects ancient potions texts, vials and quidditch flags from different teams and years.
Strengths: Loyal, brave, intelligent, has a good heart, strong sense of what's right, trustworthy, good at puzzles, loves mysteries, caring, determined, loving, optimistic, funny Weaknesses: Stubborn, protective of those she loves, harsh sense of reality, sometimes masks emotions with humor, always tries to move forward, will let things build up and build up until it all finally released in either a cry or screaming, when she is mad she just says things she doesn't necessarily mean and apologizes after, hates people being angry with her. Boggart: Losing everyone she cares about Patronus: Wolf Familiar: Shelly has a female Northern Saw-whet Owl named Ori
T H E ♦ A P P E A R A N C E
Appearance: Michelle has blond hair and brown eyes. She stands 5 feet, 6 inches, and weighs 125 pounds. When relaxing she prefers muggle attire to her robes. She has a birthmark on the top of her head, commonly referred to as a 'strawberry;' it's covered by her hair, so it is not visible. She wears a silver necklace with a crescent moon design etched into it; it belonged to her mother and Shelly is rarely without it.
Height: 5'6 Weight: 125 Hair: Blond Eyes: Brown
T H E ♦ O T H E R ♦ I N F O
GREATEST FEAR: Losing her loved ones, being cut off from everyone (literally). GREATES JOY: Family, flight, quidditch matches, experimentation in (and blowing up of) the Potions' Lab
STRENGHTS: Loyal, brave, determined, intelligent, has a good heart, strong sense of what's right, trustworthy, good at puzzles, loves mysteries, caring, determined, loving, optimistic, funny.
WEAKNESSES: Stubborn, protective, harsh sense of reality, masks emotions with humor (sometimes), always tries to move forward, will let things build up and build up until it all finally released in either a cry or screaming, when she is mad she just says things she doesn't necessarily mean and apologizes after, hates people being angry with her, is deadly if provoked past a certain point (very extreme case).
THREE RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER: 1. The Moon family - well known for their involvement with Dark Arts in past generations has a cache of dark arts texts and artifacts stored in a room behind a hidden door in the basement potion's lab of the manor in Manchester - there are heavy wards protecting the entrance.
2. Michelle is a huge quidditch fan - often found with her uncle in the announcer's box of Puddlemere Pitch during matches.
3. She is alergic to avocados, does photography as a hobby, loves puzzles, whether they are crossword puzzles or jigsaw puzzles, mysteries, is good at chess, can solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than two minutes and still has her childhood teddy bear named Rosie.
T H E ♦ O O C ♦ S T U F F
NAME: Abby AGE: 22 OOC EMAIL: kidlings2@aol.com AIM/ANY OTHER CONTACT: AIM: nycradiochick TIMEZONE: EST RP EXPERIENCE: 5 years or so WHERE DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS GAME?: Lisa!