DIAMOND MARCHBANKS
QUIDDITCH GAMES COMMENTATOR
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previous face claim: faithe herman ...................

Give me that thing that I love;
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
the basics
NAME: Diamond Dove Marchbanks
NICKNAMES: DD, Dia
DOB: 09.08.2098
LANGUAGES:
PLACE OF BIRTH: Barnton, Cheshire, England
CURRENTLY RESIDES: London, England [shared flat with Amatheia Barrington]
HERITAGE: British

FATHER: Ashe Marchbanks [Gobstones Administration Officer]
MOTHER: Raena Marchbanks [WWN radio personality & producer]
BROTHER: Phoenix Marchbanks
COUSINS: Remington Marchbanks, Brandon Marchbanks, Benjee Marchbanks

HAIR COLOR: dark brown
EYE COLOR: dark brown
HEIGHT: 5'5"
BUILD: athletic petit firecracker
MB TYPE: ENTJ-A

Diamond is a dynamic and unmistakable presence best known for her charismatic on-air commentary and razor-sharp social instincts. Confident to the point of inevitability and arrogance, she carries herself with the certainty that she belongs in every press box, interview circle, and VIP section she enters.

A natural broadcaster, Diamond combines quick wit, narrative flair, and a keen understanding of crowd energy to transform Quidditch matches into full-scale theatrical events. She does not simply report on the game, she frames it, heightens it, and (when necessary) rescues it from mediocrity. Her voice has become synonymous with pivotal plays, dramatic near-misses, and post-match analysis that listeners quote long after the final whistle.

Beyond the microphone, Diamond possesses a strong journalistic instinct. Highly observant and socially perceptive, she reads players, coaches, and locker room dynamics with precision. Her ability to track trends—whether in team strategy, public opinion, or fashion in the stands—allows her to anticipate narratives before they unfold. She builds sources quickly, maintains an extensive professional network, and understands that reputation management is as integral to the sport as the scoreline.

Ambitious and driven, she thrives under pressure and in high-visibility roles. She is decisive, articulate, and rarely caught off-guard. However, her intensity can occasionally register as aloofness, and her competitive streak may push her to prioritize excellence over diplomacy. While she welcomes growth, she is selective about whose criticism she entertains. She is fiercely loyal to her inner circle, unwavering in her defense of her team, and unafraid to call a match or a moment exactly as she sees it.

In short: Diamond does not chase the spotlight. It adjusts to her.


I live for the applause
magical basics & education
PARENTAGE: pureblood
WAND: 11⅔ inch light fir with dragon heartstring [Chinese Fireball]
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Libra
FAMILIAR: Mercury [barn owl]
PATRONUS: NA
AMORENTIA: citric acid, melon soda, salsa, sweet osmanthus
BOGGART: a SUPER intense thunder and lightning storm

St. Woboldo's Primary School 2100-2110
TOP THREE SUBJECTS THAT SLAY: Geography, Muggle-Wizard Connections, Quill Writing
TOP THREE SUBJECTS THAT YAWN: Discipline & Balance, Magical Safety & Appreciation, Reading

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry 2110 - 2117
HOUSE: GRYFFINDOR
TOP THREE SUBJECTS THAT SLAY: Charms, Herbology, Muggle Studies
TOP THREE SUBJECTS THAT YAWN: Ancient Runes, Astronomy, Potions
EXTRACURRICULARS: Quiz Bowl, Duelling Club, The Quill, Wizard Card Collectors' Club

OWLS
........ANCIENT RUNES.........A
........ASTRONOMY.............A
........CHARMS................A
........DADA..................A
........HERBOLOGY.............A
........HISTORY OF MAGIC......A
........MUGGLE STUDIES........O
........POTIONS...............A
........TRANSFIGURATION.......A

NEWTs

........CHARMS................E
........DADA..................A
........HERBOLOGY.............O
........HISTORY OF MAGIC......E
........MUGGLE STUDIES........O
........TRANSFIGURATION.......A


Employment History
WWN youth influencer [2108-2117]
U-17 Quidditch & Gobstones announcer [2110-2117]
Witch Weekly youth correspondent [2112-2117]
Daily Prophet part-time distributor [2114-2117]
Quidditch Games Commentator [2117-present]
Witch Weekly Columnist [2117-present]

• Diamond Cuts
  Short, sharp social commentary. Fashion, reputations, Quidditch drama—if it needs trimming, she’ll handle it.
• Face Value
  From match-day makeup that withstands a rogue Bludger to Ministry gala glam gone tragically wrong, she breaks down what works, what wilts, and what should have stayed in the vanity drawer.
• Trend & Tension
  Tracking what's fashionable, what's fading, and who's feuding.
• The Velvet Verdict
  Where Diamond gives her unfiltered takes on everything from Ministry galas to league transfers.
• Pitch Perfect
  Breakdowns of Quidditch strategy, standout players, and the subtle art of spectacle in sport.

WWN influencer & presenter [2117-present] CLICK TO JOIN THE CARAT PATCH

• The Diamond Hour
  Her flagship weekly program. A rotating mix of interviews, cultural commentary, Ministry buzz, Quidditch headlines, fashion moments, and the occasional 'public reckoning.'
• The Last Word with Diamond Marchbanks
  An interview show with the wizarding world's most compelling figures—athletes, officials, tastemakers, and the occasionally controversial—to ask the questions others won’t.
• Wizarding After Dark
  Late evening broadcast. Hot takes, relationship dilemmas, reputational analysis, subtle scandal dissection.

lyrics @ Lady Gaga (Applause)