❝ Among the Sparrows ❞

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𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄:
Callan Eamon O Donoghue

𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒:
Cal, Aim, Donoghue, Paddy, Irish

𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄:
The Sparrow (sparrows are symbol of love, fertility, playfulness, and in some cultures; death)

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐀𝐈𝐌:
Aubrey O'Mahony

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒:
Callan has a remarkable face: it looks unusual, with a strong but not oversized nose, square chin and a good jawline. The closest thing I can describe it as is like the heads carved out on Easter island; primal, stone, yet elegant in a strange way.

He has brown hair that is slightly wavy/curly and thick, that goes golden tinged in the summer. He has it cut pretty short, and especially short round the sides. He has these big round soulful eyes that are blueish-grey-green, like the Irish Sea. He also gets his ears pierced on his 16th birthday with his mates. His face is one of those constantly animated by emotions, which he wears on his sleeves. He's never dull to watch because he's always pulling faces even when he doesn't mean to. He has a lanky build, but is lean and scrawny rather than thin, as he does have some muscles.

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐊𝐄𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒:
Gaelic (first language), English

𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇:
July 17th in Sligo, Ireland

𝐙𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐂:
Cancer

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑/𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐒:
he/him

𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘:
bisexual. Callan struggles with coming to terms with his sexuality, as he doesn't really see himself fitting into the lgbt community, and has largely lived a heteronormative life. He found out when he and Cedric started going out secretly. It was tempestuous because both had reasons for not wanting it to be official despite the obvious (if unexpected) chemistry, but by the time the two were happy with who they were it was too late. Callan has never forgotten Cedric, and the hard thing is that most people weren't even aware of what they had together.

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘/ 𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘:
full blooded Irish and proud

𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄:
North side of Dublin

𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓:
6'3" - by age 15 he is almost fully grown.

𝐇𝐎𝐆𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄:
Hufflepuff

𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘:
Callan is playful but original, with a quick wit and an eye for fun and games. He is not the popular heart-throb, as he can be a bit more hot-blooded and confrontational than them. He is a good guy, but has a habit of running his mouth and is loyal to the last. Callan is an intuitive person, for whom the mantra "think before you act" has always been a challenge. He likes to live life in the moment, thinking and feeling there and then, rather than agonising over the past and future. He has a cheeky youthful spirit, and a slightly clumsy laddish energy and movements.

Callan's popularity is dubious, and he can be a bit polarising. He has the makings of the school's charm boys but is just a bit too turbulent. He has quite a rude sense of humour for one, and a rather quick temper. He gets offended easily and often mistakes a joke for a provocation to fight. He is largely extroverted, and when he is spending time alone he likes to be doing something. For example, some of his favourite hobbies include fishing and gardening. He is a very tactile person, and likes things that are quite "hands on" hence his favourite magical class is herbology. He is also interested in culture finds reading a bit of a struggle so prefers visual or audio aids such as paintings or lectures rather than books because they are generally more engaging. He has always been a bit difficult in class, and his ADHD meant he often caused trouble. He has learned how to control it now, and it is partly responsible for his "quieter" side that likes the odd solitude and the focus of gardening, activities he finds calms his nerves. He has this raw energy to him that he struggles to master. He is also very protective and puts others above himself without even realising it. Although he can sometimes behave like a true eejit and cause more trouble than he's worth, he does want to be good and he is very supportive of those he believes in.

𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘:
Callan was born to dairy farmer Gearóid O Donoghue, and muggle landscape designer Máire Mahon in Sligo on the West Coast of Ireland. He was definitely the trouble child and was known for his tantrums and tricky behaviour. When he was seven, the family moved back to North Dublin for work, whislt Máire struggled at home with three challenging children and her job as a gardener. When he was fifteen, his parents relationship became strained and they got divorced. He was old enough to cope with the split, and new that it was coming. His Dad claimed it was because things werent working, and Máire never attended to his needs the way "someone else did". His father has never conceded who this "someone else is or was", and has been quite distant from Callan.

When Enda was born, a new side of Callan surfaced. Máire was a single mother, so she had to give up her love for landscape design and did odd and lowly jobs gardening, which Callan could see made her sad. Callan had always been a bit of a rough boy, with a reputation around the rougher parts of town, but he acted like an older brother and a paternal figure to little Enda who is currently eight.

𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐃:
Red Oak, unicorn tail hair, 13 1/2 inches.

Red Oak is oft thought to be an infallible sign of its owner's hot temper. The true match for a Red Oak wand is possessed of unusually fast reactions, making it the perfect duelling wand. It's ideal master is light of touch, quick witted and adaptable often the creator of distinctive, trademark spells, and a good companion to have besides you in a fight. They are a rich rust-red colour, and make for very handsome wands.

Unicorn hair generally produces the most consistent magic, and is least subject to fluctuations and blockages. Wands with unicorn cores are generally the most difficult to turn to the Dark Arts. They are the most faithful of all wands, and usually remain strongly attached to their first owner, irrespective of whether he or she was an accomplished witch or wizard. Minor disadvantages of unicorn hair are that they do not make the most powerful wands (although the wand wood may compensate) and that they are prone to melancholy if seriously mishandled, meaning that the hair may 'die' and need replacing

𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒:
A Barn Owl named Oisín, after the legendary poet and mythological son of the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill, meaning 'little deer'

𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒:
half-blood

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𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑'𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: Gearóid O Donoghue
𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒: half-blood wizard
𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐁: farmer
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: Callan's relationship with his dad has been strained at best. Granted, Callan was a difficult child but Gearóid was not patient with him, and was always distant at most. Maybe it was because he knew that Callan was close to his mother, and he was not. But also because Gearóid was living a lie and didn't feel happy in their family unit (when he should have left years ago when it would have been easier).
𝐇𝐎𝐆𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄: Gryffindor
𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌: Paul Anderson

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𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑'𝐬 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: Máire Mahon
𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐁: Gardener
𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒: muggle
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: Callan has always been a lot closer with his mother than his father, and since Enda's birth they have been closer
𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌: younger Anne-Marie Duff

𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆'𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: Dónal O Donoghue
𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄: Gryffindor
𝐀𝐆𝐄: 24 (older)
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: They don't get along hugely well, as Donal is quite like his father - strict and stern, and tired of Callan's behaviour and mistakes
𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌: Desmond Eastwood

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𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆'𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: Aisling O Donoghue,
𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄: Ravenclaw
𝐀𝐆𝐄: 15 (younger)
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: They are not hugely close, but there is a mutual respect as she is generally more understanding than Donal, and often more measured and mature
𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌: Daisy Edgar-Jones

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𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆'𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: Enda Mahon, younger half-brother, very innocent and sweet. Despite the age gap, the two are very close.
𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄: tbc
𝐀𝐆𝐄: 9 (younger)
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: Enda is very innocent and sweet, but also sharp. Despite the age gap, the two are very close and Callan acts like a surrogate father. It is quite a surprise how good he is with him, and it's quite heartwarming
𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌: Matthew Illesley

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𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐒:
fishing, sailing, handicrafts, Quidditch, gardening, Irish literature, Kenmere Kestrels

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐒:
exams, most classes, academia, chudley canons, banshees, he is also very suspicious of camels, his brother Dónal, Voldemort

𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒:
reading, potions (another thing; people assume he must like maths-based subjects because he sucks at reading, but this isn't the case) academia, concentrating, knowing when to stop, had a stammer as a boy which occasionally surfaces when he is stressed or impassioned, knowing when to keep his mouth shut is not his forté

𝐁𝐀𝐃 𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐒:
Laughing in the wrong place; provoking people; swearing (often in Irish); getting in to fights; whistling absent mindedly

𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
either a herbologist or some sorts, or something to do with maritime exploration

𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐒:
Saker Falcon/sparrow when he meets Cedric

𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀:
the sea, fresh paint, earth, wet dog, moss, crackers, the smell of his Uncle's farm

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘:
herbology, muggle studies, charms, CoMC, transfigurations (in that order)

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄:
potions, astronomy, alchemy, anything hard, history of magic

𝐅𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒:
Sprout (she's actually hilarious and has a very naughty sense of humour), Hagrid, Mad Eyed Moody

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒:
Snape, McGonagall, professor Binns,

𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒:
Fred and George, Zacharias Smith and Lee Jordan

𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒:
Fred, George, Oliver Wood, Lee Jordan, Ernie Macmillan, Neville, Hannah Abbott, Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna, Ginny, Dean, Seamus

𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐒:
Draco and his band of bullies

𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓/ 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇:
Cedric
(Provisional, can be changed ofc for an OC)

𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏:
Callan and Cedric's relationship is complex, but beautiful. It started when Cedric, as a prefect, had to supervise detentions with Callan being put in to them most days. Callan was difficult, defensive and contrary, but also pretty funny. The two developed a sort of frenemies relationship; they often had sort of playful arguments. They grew closer when Callan joined the Quidditch team as beater, and Cedric as seeker. They started looking out for each other, and Cedric saved Callan from serious trouble by diffusing the situation more than once. Over time, Cedric helps Callan become more himself. He eases out the aggressive, frustrated side of Callan, and calms him down. It is an unlikely friendship at first, and then one night they kiss.

Callan is furious- Cedric thought he was gay? The thought disgusted him. The two fight for a bit, and Callan is particularly cruel to Cedric on multiple occasions. But being apart from Cedric hurts, and eventually a confused and frustrated Callan apologises to Cedric and ends up kissing him. They keep their relationship a secret - neither of them want people to know about it as both have a certain reputation to uphold. Callan becomes a much better person, as if he is liberated by Cedric. Upon Cedric's death (if still happening) it destroys him. He feels lonely, mad and upset. He can go to no one for comfort because it was a secret. But those who love him would show him kindness - If only they'd let him.

^^btw that's just ideas - you don't have to stick to it!

GENERAL IDEAS:
someone who is more settled / probably mature, because he needs a grounding presence. Not to say they have to be boring, but someone who is less outwardly emotionally turbulent than him would be a good thing. However, there is a danger for this to be one sided (Callan being taught the ways of the world by a more mature person etc etc), so it would be good to have someone who can level his spark for fun at times, and also someone who can, in some ways, learn from him. Frenemies would be a good start for a dynamic; playful dislike is Callan's forté after all.

𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒:
Angelina Johnson, Katy Bell, Ginny Weasley

𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐒:
making jokes, complimenting but it a playful way, playful competitiveness and rude jokes

𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒:
everyone thinks Callan is funny, but sometimes he can be a right pain in the arse. Most people think he's more trouble than he's worth, despite having potential to be one of the popular kids

𝐁𝐎𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐓:
the death of Ireland

𝐌𝐁𝐓𝐈:
ENFP-T, Campaigner

Campaigners (ENFPs) are true free spirits – outgoing, openhearted, and open-minded. With their lively, upbeat approach to life, they stand out in any crowd. But even though they can be the life of the party, Campaigners don't just care about having a good time. These personality types run deep – as does their longing for meaningful, emotional connections with other people.

Friendly and outgoing, Campaigners are devoted to enriching their relationships and their social lives. But beneath their sociable, easygoing exteriors, they have rich, vibrant inner lives as well. Without a healthy dose of imagination, creativity, and curiosity, a Campaigner simply wouldn't be a Campaigner.

In their unique way, Campaigners can be quite introspective. They can't help but ponder the deeper meaning and significance of life – even when they should be paying attention to something else. These personalities believe that everything – and everyone – is connected, and they live for the glimmers of insight that they can gain into these connections.

When something sparks their imagination, Campaigners can show an enthusiasm that is nothing short of infectious. These personalities radiate a positive energy that draws in other people, and Campaigners may find themselves being held up by their peers as a leader or guru. But once the initial bloom of inspiration wears off, Campaigners can struggle with self-discipline and consistency, losing steam on projects that once meant so much to them.

Campaigners are proof that seeking out life's joys and pleasures isn't the same as being shallow. Seemingly in the blink of an eye, people with this personality type can transform from impassioned idealists to carefree figures on the dance floor.

THIS OR THAT:
Day or Night
He used to be afraid of the dark as a child. He has a very active imagination
Sunset or Sunrise
Sunset is for time with friends, and when he's being lazy. But sunrises, when he is there to witness them, make him feel good and ready to face the world
Rain or Sun
He loves the sun but also feels at home in rain. But at his happiest it is a sunny but not too hot day.
Silence or Noisy
he himself is noisy but needs to be grounded in calm environments
Hugs or Kisses
Callan loves feeling held, because he rarely feels like he can be.
Love of Lust
deeply, he craves love, but struggles accepting it. But when he does, he would choose meaningful relationships over lust any day
Happy or Sad
He is a bright person who brings a lot of joy. Not without struggle, but he is not sad by nature.
Friendly or Cold
He is very talkative and the opposite of detached
Passive or Aggressive
Callan doesn't do anything in halves. Passive is the last word you'd think of in reference to him.
Mature or Childish
he's cheeky, playful and easy to provoke
Modest or Arrogant
Callan despises superiority in people, and doesn't pretend to be someone he isn't, but he is certainly not modest or meek
Leader or Follower
Callan doesn't follow orders easily and sticks to his own beliefs which are strong and firmly rooted, but he is not a charismatic leader figure like some. He is more of a follower, but definitely has issues with authority.
Introvert or Extravert
He loves people and parties, but still needs that calm in his life to keep him grounded.

𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍:
Catholic (also a problem when he falls for Cedric)

𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
beater

𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑:
fishing, herbology, Quidditch, drinking

𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒:

"How do you say 'hello' in Gaelic"
Callan: "Tiocfaidh Ár Lá"

"You try that again and I'll do ya head in"

"My Da's been lying to me all my life, because he's so afraid of the truth."

"Come hell or high water, I'll fight for you"

"Shut yer mouth you lousy bogger eejit."

"Big aul Irish head means ma big aul Irish brain."

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓:
The Ghost of O'Donahue, Johnny Flynn
Boys in the Better Land, Fontaines DC
(^^ two perfect tunes for him)
Picture Perfect, Little Simz
Deal Wiv It, Slowthai and Mura Masa
oro sé do bheatha' Bhaile, The Dubliners
Dogwood Blossom, Fionn Regan
Grace, Barleycorn
Orange Blossom Special, Johnny Cash
Do you feel the love, Jacob Collier

𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐀:
•has a very thick North Dublin accent, and uses lots of Irish slang
•has ADHD and is dyslexic
•likes gardening, fishing and sailing because it calms his nerves and helps him focus