TOWNSEND, Jonathan James

jonathan james townsend

PERSONALITY

Boggart: A Thestral. Johnny has never seen anyone die, so he can't see them, and to him it's very logical to fear a creature you can't see, even when it's stood right in front of you. It creeps him out to no end. So, I suppose in essence he fears the unknown. Which is perfectly normal.
Mirror of Erised: Johnny wants all of the things most people want. To be happy, to have a family that love each other, a home of his own, a few hundred pets. It would be a simple image, but it would give him so much satisfaction.
Patronus: Panther - Johnny's happiest memory is the day he boarded the Hogwarts Express to go to school for the first time. He was so overwhelmed with excitement and adrenaline that he couldn't eat all day for fear of throwing up. Every time he looks back on that day, those same tingles of delight run down his spine, and he remembers how truly lucky he is to have this amazing opportunity in life.

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Johnny was always a well-behaved boy, even though he was spoiled rotten by his parents, who had money to spare. It never seemed to go to his head, and though he would get up to his own kinds of mischief, Johnny was never one to get into trouble for any of his fun-loving behaviour. He has always been exceptionally good at finding loopholes. If there is a way around breaking a rule, he will find it. And if there isn't, then he'll still manage to charm his superiors into thinking him a lovely lad even though he's been a bit naughty. Given this, it goes without saying that Johnny is highly intelligent. Always top in his classes at school, he never seems to struggle or have any difficulty learning things, and has a natural understanding of a lot of subjects. And even if he doesn't, he only has to be shown a few times and he's got it nailed already. This goes a long way to helping him keep a good reputation with authority figures.

He has always had a very magnetic quality to him, the kind of vibe that draws people in and makes them want to befriend a person, without really knowing them. Self-protective as he is, Johnny is always welcoming to these people, and gives them all a fair chance. He knows how to turn on the charm and make people smile and laugh, and though he can switch this on and off at will, it is by no means fake. He is always very genuine with his compliments and praise, as well as his cutting humour. Though he loves to have his fun and push boundaries, Johnny is a person who anyone would be lucky to have on their side. He's generous and kind, giving and loyal and would go to the ends of the earth for a good cause. He especially loves animals, and would do anything for them. You can often find him up in the owlery, or sitting in the common room surrounded by cats that aren't his own. He visits the Magical Menagerie as often as possible, even though he finds it horribly cruel to see the creatures caged up and out of their natural habitat. He has always been this way, often taking in strays or injured things he would find on the street when he was a child. His parents always humoured him, as the icy treatment they would get if they didn't, just wasn't worth it.

Johnny has a wonderful zest for life. He can be fun, he can be crazy, and he can be very unpredictable. He is always up for a good party, and is usually to be found dancing away in the corner, surrounded by admiring girls. Charisma is a huge part of who he is, but mystery is equally there. He can be brooding at times, and even moody, liking his quiet time as much as his fun. At school he could often be found siting alone in the common room, seemingly daydreaming, something he still does in his adult life, though it wouldn't be wise to disturb him in these moments, he's got a temper on him and he doesn't like people prying into his innermost thoughts and feelings. Being a Muggleborn in a school house full of pureblood elitists had it's troubles, too, and Johnny has always been more than willing to fight his corner whenever he has to. He's not afraid to stand up for himself or others, and he's quick with his wand as well as his words.

HISTORY

Mother: Maggie Hayes, 41, Muggle, Author.
Father: James Townsend, 42, Muggle, business owner.
Siblings: None.
Partners: Never without an admirer for long.
Others: N/A

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Jonathan James Townsend was born on the 11th November 1958 to a Muggle couple, James and Maggie Townsend. He grew up in a small town on the outskirts of London, completely oblivious to the magical world and the link he had to it, Johnny and his family assuming the odd things that happened to him were purely coincidental. He would often be followed around by unexplainable occurrences, such as the time he blew a two and a half foot bubble with his chewing gum when he was nine years old, or the time, at the even earlier age of four, when he had a tantrum and all the lights in the street went out, only to come back on again when he had calmed down. There was even one incident at school, where Johnny's teacher called on him in class, Johnny had been trying to avoid being noticed by her, as he had no idea what the answer was, and so her desk burst into flames, leaving him forgotten about as she tried to put out the freak fire.

Two and a half months before his eleventh birthday, Johnny received a letter with a curious wax seal on the envelope. Upon tearing it open, he found a piece of parchment inside, declaring that he was a "wizard", and he was to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the first of September, and not the private school his parents had lined up for him. After much in-depth discussion, and weeks of dithering, his parents finally came to the conclusion that, given all of the strange things happening that seemed to be getting more and more frequent, it might be best for their only son - only child, for that matter - to attend this magical school. Maybe it would help him. Maybe it would make him stop having freak incidents every few weeks. Or maybe, just maybe it would teach him how to control these incidents, and make them occur at will.

The latter is what Johnny hoped for. Not because he wanted to be able to have power and do bad things with it, such as set people's belongings on fire, but because he thought it would be extremely useful and interesting to be able to perform magic. He picked things up quickly, and his enthusiasm for learning aided him greatly in catching up with the kids around the castle who had been surrounded by magic their whole lives. He was sorted into Slytherin House, simply because he has the kind of drive and cunning mind to get whatever he wants in life, and the hat told him he could really shine there, which appealed to him tremendously. He's not your typical Slytherin, though, and made friends from all houses thanks to his charming, versatile ways. He enjoyed his schooling immensely, and was disappointed when his final year came about and he knew he would have to leave the castle for good. The most incredible years of his life would be behind him, and that was a hard pill to swallow.

With good grades under his belt, Johnny didn't take long to fall onto the right path in life, and he got himself a job at the Magical Menagerie, eventually getting a position as an assistant to a magical veterinarian that worked for the shop. He took to learning all about animal healing like a duck to water, and eventually was able to leave his job at the Menagerie to be a full time veterinary assistant. The money isn't great at the moment, but he only has another six months of training before he is a fully qualified vet, himself, and he has every intention of opening his own surgery for magical animals and making a difference in the world. He couldn't be happier that he's managed to combine his intelligence with his love of animals, and the hard work he puts in is worth every second when he gets to see the poorly creatures he's helped in full health again. It's the best job in the world. Johnny lives in his own home, which he saved for for two years so that he could afford it himself without any help from his parents, and his future is looking pretty bright.

OOC

Play By: Ian Somerhalder
Your Alias: Izzy
Pronouns: Her/she.
Age: Is just a number.
Other Characters: You want me to name all twelve of them!?
Where did you find us: In my dreamsssss! All the Ian Somerhalder dreams! <3