Post by Bodi Lovegood on Jul 5, 2017 15:51:05 GMT -5
Name: Bodi Lovegood
Age: 38
Birthdate/place: 06-09-2001, London, England
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Family: Pure-Blood. Son of Daedalus Lovegood and Athena Black; Twin Brother of Demeter Lovegood (Spinster); Second Cousin of Xenophilius Lovegood; Third Cousin of Luna Lovegood
Appearance:
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Build/height: 5'10", Athletic
General Description: Bodi has many of the quintessential characteristics of a Lovegood: a thoughtful gaze, large doe eyes, and a unique fashion sense that causes pause in others. His favourite colour is blue. When racing, Bodi wears an aerodynamic uniform not unlike the kit worn by Muggle triathletes. Off duty, he's far more creative and sports anything from jeans and a hoodie to sharp dress slacks and shirts - more often than not with mismatched hightops. He appreciates colour - as an accessory - and is not afraid to rock a dash of rainbow or pink. Bodi has an expressive face and appears boyish, even though he's nearing forty.
Possessions: Bodi rents a modest apartment above the Leaky Cauldron in London. The small space is neatly appointed, with a fair number of racing brooms mounted upon the walls. He has a grey tabby (named Cat) and his wand, which he treats like a pet and calls Dogwood. As Bodi has a natural inclination towards divination, he keeps a crystal ball on his fireplace mantle and dabbles in tea leaves, although he's rather more fond of witchwine than tea.
Personality:
Temperament/Mental Attributes: Bodi embraces the special peculiarness of being a Lovegood with reckless abandon. Often thought to be "an empty-headed man with the most insane case of luck," he is actually quite observant and intelligent, falling victim only to his innate sense of wonder and curiosity. He is also known as a kind but formidable sportsman, having won several of the Annual Broom Races in the past decade. Bodi has a tendency to make overtly honest and/or optimistic comments about a situation, even if the enthusiasm is misplaced or unshared. This sometimes causes others to doubt his sanity or to choose him last on a team. Bodi loves animals and feels closer to them than people. He is introverted, with a very few close friends, and prefers the single life.
Alliance: Black Watch, The Quibbler
Alignment: Lawful Good
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House: Ravenclaw
Job: Professional Broom Racer (Currently Unsigned)
Employer: Formerly with NIMBUS Broom Racing (Now a Free Agent)
OWLs/NEWTs: Os in Divination, Astronomy, Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle Studies. Es in everything else.
Other:
Magical Skills: Seer (often at the most inopportune times)
Patronus: Unicorn
Wand: Dogwood, 12", Core: Unicorn Tail Hair (Bodi's wand is very active and vocal. For this reason, it has become somewhat of a pet to him and likes to fly around Bodi when he's on his broom.)
Goals/Aspirations: Due to his disqualification during the most recent Annual Broom Race, Bodi lost his position with NIMBUS Broom Racing. He is therefore searching for a new team and sponsor so that he can continue in this beloved profession. While he has enough saved to make it through the next few months, he has considered the fact that he may require additional work in another field.
Other Information: Bodi is a Special Correspondent for The Quibbler in the weeks leading up to the Annual Broom Race. He writes articles that focus on the racers, the participating communities and the fanbase.
History:
Bodi Lovegood was born in the early hours of a cool September morning with three very important gifts: a thriving family, wide-open eyes and a supreme fascination in the delivery witch’s lime green robes. Each gift would continue to support him throughout his life and would eventually define him, too, as a loyal son, an observer, and an off-kilter man (who was very likely crazy). Bodi’s curiosity was nurtured by the extended Lovegood family and he developed many of the characteristics that historically defined the family name. So much so, that like his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins, he was sorted in to Ravenclaw upon acceptance to Hogwarts.
Bodi’s time at Hogwarts was rather normal, although he struggled to find friends and disliked Quidditch. He was scholarly where it counted and excelled in those subjects that interested him most, especially Divination and Astronomy. He sang in the toad choir, avoided the Balls and fell in to a most unusual luck when his 2nd year Quidditch Class was substituted by a former professional broom racer from Kopparberg, Sweden. The swarthy-skinned, platinum-headed Swede spun an alluring tale of dragons, mental-focus and speed to the enthralled, post-pubescent class and before long, young Bodi - who could fly a mean broom but couldn’t chase a Quaffle to save his life - found his place in the sky. His interest in the sport blossomed and he found himself writing to the retired racer often, asking questions and seeking guidance. Bodi’s father Daedalus, who had his own fascination in the sport, took his son to watch his first Annual Broom Race in 2014 and then registered him in the Firebolt-sponsored Youth Flight Academy for the next three summers.
Although Bodi graduated from Hogwarts with ample NEWTS to pursue a respectable career in the Ministry of Magic, the lure of broom racing proved too great and he sought a professional endorsement in the sport at the age of 18. Bodi joined a training group with NIMBUS Broom Racing but shortly thereafter, news broke of an attack on Hogwarts. The era of the Demon Wars began. Bodi placed his career plans on hold and joined in the war effort alongside many members of his family. He spent the next several years among the ranks of The Black Watch, although few would remember him. Mere days after joining the Watch, Bodi’s seeing ability reached its climax and took the young man by storm. The gift was accurate but irregular, and Bodi’s fascination in the visions (and desire to share in what he was seeing) left some questioning his suitability for the delicate and strategic operations of the rogue faction. Reckony Pike, a founding member of the Watch, chose to mitigate the young man’s risk by capitalizing on his strengths with the broom. He assigned Bodi as a decoy and the rookie racer spent the entire war exacerbating the enemy while his close friends and family duelled on the front lines, sometimes to the death. To this day, Bodi carries a crushing and internalized guilt that he didn’t do more to help.
Shortly before his 20th birthday in August 2021, Bodi was offered a fully-paid position on the Firebolt Racing Team after several of the Team’s members disappeared in The Flux while trying to apparate to Kopparberg. It was days before the Annual Broom Race and most teams were affected, although Firebolt seemed to suffer the greatest blow (even losing the previous year’s Champion). Bodi accepted the position and placed a formidable 5th in a field of nearly 200 racers. Bodi remained with Firebolt Racing Until he his contract expired in 2026. He was then recruited by NIMBUS Broom Racing, with whom he won the Annual Broom Race in 2028, 2029, 2033 and 2035 (and placed podium in 2031 and 2036). Bodi was positioned to win the Annual Broom Race in August 2038 until the final stage, when he observed an opposing racer kick out at a young Swedish Short-Snout in a nature reserve beneath the course. Bodi’s outrage and sudden change of lanes caused a major collision with several other fliers that ultimately resulted in his disqualification. Under pressure from teams that lost their contention because of the crash, NIMBUS Broom Racing publicly decried Bodi’s actions and sent him packing.
For the past two months, Bodi has been seeking a new team and new sponsors so that he can return to the world of racing. He has found this process difficult, as few have forgotten the 2038 Summer of Short-Snout. He greatly cherishes the unwavering love and support of his family, but has sought solitude in an apartment at the Leaky Cauldron so that he can focus on his career. He is joined there by his grey tabby, Cat, and his wand, Dogwood.
Age: 38
Birthdate/place: 06-09-2001, London, England
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Family: Pure-Blood. Son of Daedalus Lovegood and Athena Black; Twin Brother of Demeter Lovegood (Spinster); Second Cousin of Xenophilius Lovegood; Third Cousin of Luna Lovegood
Appearance:
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Build/height: 5'10", Athletic
General Description: Bodi has many of the quintessential characteristics of a Lovegood: a thoughtful gaze, large doe eyes, and a unique fashion sense that causes pause in others. His favourite colour is blue. When racing, Bodi wears an aerodynamic uniform not unlike the kit worn by Muggle triathletes. Off duty, he's far more creative and sports anything from jeans and a hoodie to sharp dress slacks and shirts - more often than not with mismatched hightops. He appreciates colour - as an accessory - and is not afraid to rock a dash of rainbow or pink. Bodi has an expressive face and appears boyish, even though he's nearing forty.
Possessions: Bodi rents a modest apartment above the Leaky Cauldron in London. The small space is neatly appointed, with a fair number of racing brooms mounted upon the walls. He has a grey tabby (named Cat) and his wand, which he treats like a pet and calls Dogwood. As Bodi has a natural inclination towards divination, he keeps a crystal ball on his fireplace mantle and dabbles in tea leaves, although he's rather more fond of witchwine than tea.
Personality:
Temperament/Mental Attributes: Bodi embraces the special peculiarness of being a Lovegood with reckless abandon. Often thought to be "an empty-headed man with the most insane case of luck," he is actually quite observant and intelligent, falling victim only to his innate sense of wonder and curiosity. He is also known as a kind but formidable sportsman, having won several of the Annual Broom Races in the past decade. Bodi has a tendency to make overtly honest and/or optimistic comments about a situation, even if the enthusiasm is misplaced or unshared. This sometimes causes others to doubt his sanity or to choose him last on a team. Bodi loves animals and feels closer to them than people. He is introverted, with a very few close friends, and prefers the single life.
Alliance: Black Watch, The Quibbler
Alignment: Lawful Good
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House: Ravenclaw
Job: Professional Broom Racer (Currently Unsigned)
Employer: Formerly with NIMBUS Broom Racing (Now a Free Agent)
OWLs/NEWTs: Os in Divination, Astronomy, Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle Studies. Es in everything else.
Other:
Magical Skills: Seer (often at the most inopportune times)
Patronus: Unicorn
Wand: Dogwood, 12", Core: Unicorn Tail Hair (Bodi's wand is very active and vocal. For this reason, it has become somewhat of a pet to him and likes to fly around Bodi when he's on his broom.)
Goals/Aspirations: Due to his disqualification during the most recent Annual Broom Race, Bodi lost his position with NIMBUS Broom Racing. He is therefore searching for a new team and sponsor so that he can continue in this beloved profession. While he has enough saved to make it through the next few months, he has considered the fact that he may require additional work in another field.
Other Information: Bodi is a Special Correspondent for The Quibbler in the weeks leading up to the Annual Broom Race. He writes articles that focus on the racers, the participating communities and the fanbase.
History:
Bodi Lovegood was born in the early hours of a cool September morning with three very important gifts: a thriving family, wide-open eyes and a supreme fascination in the delivery witch’s lime green robes. Each gift would continue to support him throughout his life and would eventually define him, too, as a loyal son, an observer, and an off-kilter man (who was very likely crazy). Bodi’s curiosity was nurtured by the extended Lovegood family and he developed many of the characteristics that historically defined the family name. So much so, that like his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins, he was sorted in to Ravenclaw upon acceptance to Hogwarts.
Bodi’s time at Hogwarts was rather normal, although he struggled to find friends and disliked Quidditch. He was scholarly where it counted and excelled in those subjects that interested him most, especially Divination and Astronomy. He sang in the toad choir, avoided the Balls and fell in to a most unusual luck when his 2nd year Quidditch Class was substituted by a former professional broom racer from Kopparberg, Sweden. The swarthy-skinned, platinum-headed Swede spun an alluring tale of dragons, mental-focus and speed to the enthralled, post-pubescent class and before long, young Bodi - who could fly a mean broom but couldn’t chase a Quaffle to save his life - found his place in the sky. His interest in the sport blossomed and he found himself writing to the retired racer often, asking questions and seeking guidance. Bodi’s father Daedalus, who had his own fascination in the sport, took his son to watch his first Annual Broom Race in 2014 and then registered him in the Firebolt-sponsored Youth Flight Academy for the next three summers.
Although Bodi graduated from Hogwarts with ample NEWTS to pursue a respectable career in the Ministry of Magic, the lure of broom racing proved too great and he sought a professional endorsement in the sport at the age of 18. Bodi joined a training group with NIMBUS Broom Racing but shortly thereafter, news broke of an attack on Hogwarts. The era of the Demon Wars began. Bodi placed his career plans on hold and joined in the war effort alongside many members of his family. He spent the next several years among the ranks of The Black Watch, although few would remember him. Mere days after joining the Watch, Bodi’s seeing ability reached its climax and took the young man by storm. The gift was accurate but irregular, and Bodi’s fascination in the visions (and desire to share in what he was seeing) left some questioning his suitability for the delicate and strategic operations of the rogue faction. Reckony Pike, a founding member of the Watch, chose to mitigate the young man’s risk by capitalizing on his strengths with the broom. He assigned Bodi as a decoy and the rookie racer spent the entire war exacerbating the enemy while his close friends and family duelled on the front lines, sometimes to the death. To this day, Bodi carries a crushing and internalized guilt that he didn’t do more to help.
Shortly before his 20th birthday in August 2021, Bodi was offered a fully-paid position on the Firebolt Racing Team after several of the Team’s members disappeared in The Flux while trying to apparate to Kopparberg. It was days before the Annual Broom Race and most teams were affected, although Firebolt seemed to suffer the greatest blow (even losing the previous year’s Champion). Bodi accepted the position and placed a formidable 5th in a field of nearly 200 racers. Bodi remained with Firebolt Racing Until he his contract expired in 2026. He was then recruited by NIMBUS Broom Racing, with whom he won the Annual Broom Race in 2028, 2029, 2033 and 2035 (and placed podium in 2031 and 2036). Bodi was positioned to win the Annual Broom Race in August 2038 until the final stage, when he observed an opposing racer kick out at a young Swedish Short-Snout in a nature reserve beneath the course. Bodi’s outrage and sudden change of lanes caused a major collision with several other fliers that ultimately resulted in his disqualification. Under pressure from teams that lost their contention because of the crash, NIMBUS Broom Racing publicly decried Bodi’s actions and sent him packing.
For the past two months, Bodi has been seeking a new team and new sponsors so that he can return to the world of racing. He has found this process difficult, as few have forgotten the 2038 Summer of Short-Snout. He greatly cherishes the unwavering love and support of his family, but has sought solitude in an apartment at the Leaky Cauldron so that he can focus on his career. He is joined there by his grey tabby, Cat, and his wand, Dogwood.
