Catch The Snitch

Full Name: Declan Murphy
Age: 30 (as of Nov. 2005)
Birthdate: October 23rd, 1975
Position/class taught, and start of employment: History of Magic, 2005
Relationship status: Single
Blood status: Half-blood
Height/build: 73 inches, lean and athletic build with broad shoulders
Hair/eye colour: Light brown/dirty blonde/blue eyes
Any unusual physical attributes: He might have a tattoo or two from his journies, but he doesn't just share those
Parents: Ethan Murphy, 56, wizard architect. Megan Taylor Murphy, 53, policewoman.
Pet: Kiwi, Mango, and Papaya
House: Gryffindor
Wand: oak, unicorn hair core, 12 3/4 inches, moderate flexibility
Patronus: Irish Elk
Boggart: Seeing someone he cares about getting hurt without him being able to intervene
Broom: Used to have a Nimbus, but now has a Cleansweep
Skills: Apparition, Mastery in History of Magic (Gained over his years abroad), Proficient at identifying magical artifacts and determining what time period they come from and to some degree their use, and highly skilled in defensive charms and spells

History:
Declan was born and raised in Bristol, England to a muggle police officer mother named Megan and a wizard architect father named Ethan. From a young age, Declan showed a keen interest in both muggle and wizarding history, often accompanying his father to magical artifact exhibitions and listening intently to his mother's stories from the force.

While at Hogwarts, Declan was sorted into Gryffindor because of how his mother raised him, but his best friend was a student in Slytherin, a boy named Cabhan. Declan didn’t think that the differences in houses made them any less capable of being friends and close comrades. Declan excelled at history courses and DADA as they appealed to everything he was familiar with and things he considered pursuing in his future. He would try and practice Quidditch with Cabhan too, being a Chaser on his own team. His team didn’t appreciate that much, but a bond to Declan is more important than titles or house “barriers.” He maintained that friendship as best he could, trying to support his friend regardless of the outside world. His own understanding of relationships of any kind was rather immature at the time, and he had no interest in the dating scene in any way. He figured he had plenty of time to settle down.

When Declan found out about what happened to Cabhan’s boyfriend not long after they graduated, he tried to be there to not only comfort his friend but to get to the truth. He hated seeing him struggling and finding out who and what was all involved, Declan took what he knew to the Ministry. The fact they weren’t able to connect the dots had infuriated him. He decided he had to do something, his strong sense of justice wouldn’t allow him to just sit by and do nothing. Of course, had he actually talked to his mother first, she might have advised him against the course of action that he took. He went directly to the source of the problem, Cabhan’s father. He wasn’t nearly as strong as he thought he was though and the man had quickly overpowered him and used him more or less as bait to draw in Cabhan.

Getting free from the bonds and spells used against him took longer than Declan could stand, seeing his friend being tortured at the hands of his own father. He finally got loose and ditched magic for a more direct approach. He just had to get him to stop! Then his head connected with the pillar…

Declan found later that he tuned out a fair bit of things that happened after that and went on to join his father in the field, exploring the world and the past all at once. After many successful ventures and sometime back in Bristol with his family, he found himself wanting to contribute some of the knowledge he’d gained in a way that would make one class that had always been the worst and least favorite of many of his peers more interesting. So, with his furry little friends in tow, Declan made his way back to Hogwarts, starting up at the History of Magic Professor a little late into the 2005 year.

Personality:
Declan is a brave and loyal individual who values justice and will go to great lengths to help those in need. He has a strong sense of empathy and compassion and is always willing to lend a listening ear or a helping hand. His curiosity often leads him to new adventures and discoveries, but he is not reckless and always thinks before acting.

At the same time, Declan has a level-headed and practical nature that allows him to approach problems logically and rationally. He is not one to shy away from hard work and is always striving to better himself. Declan is also known for his strong moral compass and unwavering sense of right and wrong, which earns him the respect and admiration of his peers.


Face Claim: Joe Alwyn
OOC username: Nova
Preferred means of contact: Discord