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Scorpio Vulpeculae · 09-05-2015, 05:16 AM

Name: Sabbath Gimenez
Date of Birth: Sunday, 2 June, 2075
Age: 11 years old
Blood: Mixed (uncertain)
Place of Birth: Toledo, Spain
Current residence: Hogwarts, England
Languages: (English, Spanish, some Portuguese.
Year: First Year
House: Ravenclaw

Magical Attributes:
Wand: 12 1/3 inch stiff Silver Lime with Dragon Heartstring (Hungarian Horntail)
Mirror of Erised:
Patronus: unknown
Boggart: unknown
Amortentia: unknown
Best Subjects: unknown
Least Favourite/Worst Subjects: unknown
Pets: with him at Hogwarts - his cat, Cappi (meaning good fortune); he misses caring for his family’s horses back home in Spain.

Appearance
Eye Colour: Intense dark brown, they appear black
Hair: long, dark and wavy)
Skin: olive
Height: 150cm

Family History:
Sabbath has a Romani background and is intrinsically connected to his extended gitano family who are very close knit and protective. They are mostly based in Granada, but travel throughout Spain and occasionally abroad as performers. His grandmother who was also flamenco dancer in her younger years, is a most respected matriarchal figure in the family, and still takes part in performances as a singer, helping to provide a steady income for her brood.

Intrigue surrounds Sabbath’s family background. The truth behind his conception remains a family secret, which Sabbath longs to unlock. An only child, raised by his grandmother, Sabbath had always been told that his mother became pregnant following a violent attack. It was a painful subject for his grandmother, so she refused to discuss it. However, one drunken night after the third night of celebrations at a cousins wedding, Sabbath’s uncle had let slip that his mother and father had, in fact, loved each other very deeply. The relationship had been strongly forbidden by both of their respective families and because they were both very young, the lovers had been forcefully separated, but not before Sabbath had been conceived. Sabbath’s father had never known he existed and immediately following Sabbath’s birth, his mother was sent to live with extended family overseas. Sabbath tries to remain stoic and maintains that it doesn’t matter to him, but, in actuality he has a deep desire to know the truth and fervently hopes his parents had a profound and true love for each other.

To this day Sabbath does not know the identity of his father, only assuming that he must have indeed been a wizard. To his knowledge, Sabbath is the first of the wizarding kind within his extended gypsy family. Despite not knowing his father, Sabbath had a strong male influence in his life, his Gyspy heritage meant many uncles and cousins travelled and lived with him. The clan also have rich heritage of music and dance and make their living performing. The family men are teaching Sabbath to play flamenco guitar and he also dances flamenco. Lately, Sabbath also practices Capoeira with his cousins, the older boys often fight competitively in street rodas to make a bit of extra money when travelling from town to town - but Sabbath would never let his grandmother know about that!

Personality:
Sabbath has had a tough upbringing but it has strengthened him rather than weakened him. He is wise beyond his years and very independent. Raised and sometimes schooled by his grandmother and other gypsy elders (and generally enjoying the company of older people), he maintains his own ‘old world charm’. He has always been taught to use his wiles and wit to get ahead. He believes that manners usually get you further than arrogance. Although he has a great camaraderie with his mates, he has always been taught to respect women and girls, and has always enjoyed being in their company. When he was little, his aunties loved to coddle him and had gushed over his intense eyes. They had taught him to use their intensity to his advantage whilst they were selling wildflowers and gypsy blessings to passers-by in the streets. Sabbath is fiercely loyal to his family and friends, but is very selective about who he admits to his close circle. Although he tries to be impassive, he has a soft spot for the underdog, as he understands what it is like to struggle. Sabbath is no stranger to petty crime, and feels there is nothing wrong with a few ‘white lies’ to advance one’s standing.

Likes:
His grandmothers Olla de San Antón (pork, bean and sausage casserole), churros with Spanish hot chocolate the smell of old books, saddlery leather and lucerne grass. Playing capoeira with his cousins, helping with his uncles horses, playing guitar and performing flamenco with his uncles and cousins. Sabbath loves to relax with his loved ones around the family, and particularly loves the stories and oral histories told by the gypsy elders and sharing in their depictions through dance and music with his family members.

Dislikes:
People who play the fool, cruelty to animals, infuriatingly honest people, being away from his family, not knowing the truth about his father and mother.

09-05-2015, 05:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scorpio Vulpeculae Streeler Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Utopia Posts: 232 Fourth Year	Name: Sabbath Gimenez Date of Birth: Sunday, 2 June, 2075 Age: 11 years old Blood: Mixed (uncertain) Place of Birth: Toledo, Spain Current residence: Hogwarts, England Languages: (English, Spanish, some Portuguese. Year: First Year House: Ravenclaw Magical Attributes: Wand: 12 1/3 inch stiff Silver Lime with Dragon Heartstring (Hungarian Horntail) Mirror of Erised: Patronus: unknown Boggart: unknown Amortentia: unknown Best Subjects: unknown Least Favourite/Worst Subjects: unknown Pets: with him at Hogwarts - his cat, Cappi (meaning good fortune); he misses caring for his family’s horses back home in Spain. Appearance Eye Colour: Intense dark brown, they appear black Hair: long, dark and wavy) Skin: olive Height: 150cm Family History: Sabbath has a Romani background and is intrinsically connected to his extended gitano family who are very close knit and protective. They are mostly based in Granada, but travel throughout Spain and occasionally abroad as performers. His grandmother who was also flamenco dancer in her younger years, is a most respected matriarchal figure in the family, and still takes part in performances as a singer, helping to provide a steady income for her brood. Intrigue surrounds Sabbath’s family background. The truth behind his conception remains a family secret, which Sabbath longs to unlock. An only child, raised by his grandmother, Sabbath had always been told that his mother became pregnant following a violent attack. It was a painful subject for his grandmother, so she refused to discuss it. However, one drunken night after the third night of celebrations at a cousins wedding, Sabbath’s uncle had let slip that his mother and father had, in fact, loved each other very deeply. The relationship had been strongly forbidden by both of their respective families and because they were both very young, the lovers had been forcefully separated, but not before Sabbath had been conceived. Sabbath’s father had never known he existed and immediately following Sabbath’s birth, his mother was sent to live with extended family overseas. Sabbath tries to remain stoic and maintains that it doesn’t matter to him, but, in actuality he has a deep desire to know the truth and fervently hopes his parents had a profound and true love for each other. To this day Sabbath does not know the identity of his father, only assuming that he must have indeed been a wizard. To his knowledge, Sabbath is the first of the wizarding kind within his extended gypsy family. Despite not knowing his father, Sabbath had a strong male influence in his life, his Gyspy heritage meant many uncles and cousins travelled and lived with him. The clan also have rich heritage of music and dance and make their living performing. The family men are teaching Sabbath to play flamenco guitar and he also dances flamenco. Lately, Sabbath also practices Capoeira with his cousins, the older boys often fight competitively in street rodas to make a bit of extra money when travelling from town to town - but Sabbath would never let his grandmother know about that! Personality: Sabbath has had a tough upbringing but it has strengthened him rather than weakened him. He is wise beyond his years and very independent. Raised and sometimes schooled by his grandmother and other gypsy elders (and generally enjoying the company of older people), he maintains his own ‘old world charm’. He has always been taught to use his wiles and wit to get ahead. He believes that manners usually get you further than arrogance. Although he has a great camaraderie with his mates, he has always been taught to respect women and girls, and has always enjoyed being in their company. When he was little, his aunties loved to coddle him and had gushed over his intense eyes. They had taught him to use their intensity to his advantage whilst they were selling wildflowers and gypsy blessings to passers-by in the streets. Sabbath is fiercely loyal to his family and friends, but is very selective about who he admits to his close circle. Although he tries to be impassive, he has a soft spot for the underdog, as he understands what it is like to struggle. Sabbath is no stranger to petty crime, and feels there is nothing wrong with a few ‘white lies’ to advance one’s standing. Likes: His grandmothers Olla de San Antón (pork, bean and sausage casserole), churros with Spanish hot chocolate the smell of old books, saddlery leather and lucerne grass. Playing capoeira with his cousins, helping with his uncles horses, playing guitar and performing flamenco with his uncles and cousins. Sabbath loves to relax with his loved ones around the family, and particularly loves the stories and oral histories told by the gypsy elders and sharing in their depictions through dance and music with his family members. Dislikes: People who play the fool, cruelty to animals, infuriatingly honest people, being away from his family, not knowing the truth about his father and mother. Last edited by Scorpio Vulpeculae; 10-09-2015 at 07:31 AM.