WAND 10”in length, made of a light gray wood form the [Pending: Potato Tree] Inside is a Fox Fur Core. There are no unique markings, other than the grain of the wood itself.
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ATTENDINGHogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
YEAR First
HOUSE (Gryffindor -or- Hufflepuff -or- Ravenclaw -or- Slytherin)
DREAM JOB Maybe a Farmer, Maybe Food Inspection Agent
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LAZY In general, Yukon would prefer to just stay on the couch all day, lazing around. If someone else offers to do something for him, he will gratefully agree. It’s not that he can’t do it, sometimes others could just do it better. OBSERVANT Yukon is known to be observant and notice the finer details at every level. He sees a lot that’s going on, his parents often joke that he has eyes everywhere. VERSATILE makes himself work in any situation, even if it’s an odd one, can easily compliment with another person (like a side dish, goes with anything) MUSHY Yukon is very emotional, particularly toward things that are just adorable (Valentines Days, Weddings, He loves love) SWEET Yukon is a sweet person, wanting to help people as much as he can. He doesn’t want to turn anyone away if he can help it. He is hearty, being warm and welcoming to anyone who happens to come his way. PATIENTYukon has learned to be patient, maybe it was from waiting a few months for the potatoes to be just right, maybe it was from his siblings, but he tends to be calm and can wait it out.
LIKES ■ Potatoes ■ Cold, Dark, damp places ■ Getting Dirty ■ Spring ■ Looking at Art (but not making it) ■ Jokes and Puns
DISLIKES ■ Deserts, or any hot terribly dry place ■ Oceans the vast amount of water is terrifying ■ Winter ■ Terrifying things ■ Losing people he loves
STRENGTHS ■ Humble ■ Fair/size]
WEAKNESSES ■ Paranoid that something or someone will attack him ■ Overly Dramatic
FEARS ■ being sick/getting some deadly disease
xxxBACKSTORYxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
EARLY CHILDHOODWhen Kerr and Hannah Knolle were married, Kerr didn’t know what life he was going to be thrown into. Maybe Hannah should have told him she was a witch before they were married, but it was a minor detail. In the long run, Hannah was able to help her husband maintain his farm, giving the crops the ideal weather conditions. They did have many discussions about wizardry, before deciding to have children. When Hannah had Yukon, she was told they wouldn’t have any more children, and that was that. They accepted it, and would only have Yukon. Yukon grew up in Ireland, working on their small local potato farm. It was his family’s life goals to continue being successful in the business, even when it was difficult. So of course, Yukon was forced to help out. His favorite task was washing the potatoes, not having to move as much.
When Yukon was 3, an unexpected thing happened to the Knolle Clan, they had Kennebec. Kennebec was born premature and mostly blind, and that was a difficult trial for the family to get through, but they worked it out. Kennebec was independent, and could smell out the different kinds of potatoes, it was rather amazing. Yukon was inspired by his sibling, to be the best he could, even if something hindered him.
Yukon thought he wouldn’t have to deal with another sibling, but when he was 9 his parents adopted Weslyn. Why did it have to be a girl? Yukon resented his sister for a while, but then found, it was nice to have someone else to play with. He accepted his new little sister, and that was that, no other changes would occur to his family. It would be the three of them, every time could be broken, and boys still outnumbered the girls, all was well.
Finally, the day came when Yukon received his Hogwarts letter, just in time to get school supplies. Yukon was going to buy a wand but, his mom stopped him, handing him a wand she had made for him, out of a potato tree. It was special to them, it may not be the best wand, because they didn’t pick each other, but over time, they would learn to be friends, Yukon and the Wand, until then, the wand was as useless as a french fry.
SCHOOL YEARS
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NICKNAMESPotato Boy GENDERMale FACECLAIM Charles Vandervaart BIRTHDAYAugust 19th, 2035 BLOOD STATUShalfblood SEXUAL ORIENTATIONStraight WAND0” in length, made of a light gray wood form the Potato Tree (Solanum erianthum) Inside is a Fox Fur Core. There are no unique markings, other than the grain of the wood itself
xxxSCHOOLANDCAREERxxxxxxxxxxxx ATTENDEDHogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry CLASS OF 2053 HOUSE Hufflepuff O.W.L. SCORES Astronomy ~ O Charms ~ A Defense Against the Dark Arts ~ T Herbology ~ O History of Magic ~ P Potions ~ O Transfiguration ~ T
Art ~ A Muggle Studies ~ O Study of Ancient Runes ~ T Wizard Law ~ P
N.E.W.T. SCORES Astronomy ~ A Herbology ~ O Potions ~ A Transfiguration ~ T
Art ~ D Muggle Studies ~ O
DREAM JOBBeing Happy Somewhere CURRENT JOBPotato Farmer with Knolle Vodka Still PREVIOUS JOBS: ~ Department of Mysteries - Love Chamber (2053 - 2056) ~Potato Farmer with Knolle Vodka Still (Childhood - 2053)
xxxPERSONALITY ____xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LAZY In general, Yukon would prefer to just stay on the couch all day, lazing around. If someone else offers to do something for him, he will gratefully agree. It’s not that he can’t do it, sometimes others could just do it better. OBSERVANT Yukon is known to be observant and notice the finer details at every level. He sees a lot that’s going on, his parents often joke that he has eyes everywhere. VERSATILE makes himself work in any situation, even if it’s an odd one, can easily compliment with another person (like a side dish, goes with anything) MUSHY Yukon is very emotional, particularly toward things that are just adorable (Valentines Days, Weddings, He loves love) SWEET Yukon is a sweet person, wanting to help people as much as he can. He doesn’t want to turn anyone away if he can help it. He is hearty, being warm and welcoming to anyone who happens to come his way. PATIENTYukon has learned to be patient, maybe it was from waiting a few months for the potatoes to be just right, maybe it was from his siblings, but he tends to be calm and can wait it out.
LIKES ■ Potatoes ■ Cold, Dark, damp places ■ Getting Dirty ■ Spring ■ Looking at Art (but not making it) ■ Jokes and Puns
DISLIKES ■ Deserts, or any hot terribly dry place ■ Oceans the vast amount of water is terrifying ■ Winter ■ Terrifying things ■ Losing people he loves
STRENGTHS ■ Humble ■Fair
WEAKNESSES ■ Paranoid that something or someone will attack him ■ Overly Dramatic FEARS ■ Being Sick / getting some deadly disease
xxxBACKSTORYxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx EARLY CHILDHOOD [August 19, 2035: Born] When Kerr and Hannah Knolle were married, Kerr didn’t know what life he was going to be thrown into. Maybe Hannah should have told him she was a witch before they were married, but it was a minor detail. In the long run, Hannah was able to help her husband maintain his farm, giving the crops the ideal weather conditions. They did have many discussions about wizardry, before deciding to have children. When Hannah had Yukon, she was told they wouldn’t have any more children, and that was that. They accepted it, and would only have Yukon.
[date: A Brother] When Yukon was 3, an unexpected thing happened to the Knolle Clan, they had Kennebec. Kennebec was born premature and mostly blind, and that was a difficult trial for the family to get through, but they worked it out. Kennebec was independent, and could tell the different kinds of potatoes, it was rather amazing considering his blindness. Yukon was inspired by his sibling, to be the best he could, even if something hindered him.
[date: A sister] Yukon thought he wouldn’t have to deal with another sibling, but when he was 9 his parents adopted Weslyn. Why did it have to be a girl? Yukon resented his sister for a while, but then found it was nice to have someone else to play with. He accepted his new little sister, and that was that, no other changes would occur to his family. It would be the three of them, every time could be broken, and boys still outnumbered the girls, all was well.
[2046: You’re going to Hogwarts] Finally, the day came when Yukon received his Hogwarts letter, just in time to get school supplies. Yukon was going to buy a wand but his mom stopped him, handing him a wand she had made for him, out of a potato tree. It was special to them, it may not be the best wand, because they didn’t pick each other, but over time, they would learn to be friends, Yukon and the Wand, until then, the wand was as useless as a french fry.
SCHOOL YEARS
FIRST YEAR ~ 2046 - 2047
[Overview] Great things happened when going to Hogwarts, first off he met some great friends, including a boy who had some sight problems, but was really cool. He joined the Daily Dragon with Eion, and together they were something. He also realized, maybe flying isn't too bad, maybe next year he would try to go play quidditch for his house team? He would have to take some more flying classes to catch up to the others though. Overall, it was a great year.
SECOND YEAR ~ 2047 - 2048
[Overview] Nothing exciting happened, just another year away from his family and potatoes. He tried to befriend some people, but with no avail. He did work on some more articles with Eion, under the guidance of August. Maybe the Daily Dragon was something he could always do.
THIRD YEAR ~ 2048 - 2049
[Summer 2048] Yukon had met Wren, Nim, and their younger siblings for an ice cream snack and had met Aria - Wren’s betrothed. They had a great time during that trip, but it too quickly came to a close.
[Overview] Yukon was super excited to have both of his siblings come to Hogwarts this year, and Wren’s betrothed, and Wren’s sister (was she betrothed to a Knapp or something? It was all very chaotic). Even better, Weslyn was sorted into Hufflepuff! He was so excited to be able to see his family again every day, and to be able to watch his siblings. He helped guide Weslyn into clubs that didn't involve him, she needed some of her own friends, and he would help any way he could to get her there.
[March 2049: falling in love] This was potentially worse than bad. The worst of all things. He had fallen madly in love with his first crush that wasn’t a potato - Aria Siddall. They had gone outside to eat ice cream, and she had gotten it all over her nose, and when Sparrow told her - Aria giggled. It was the sweetest sound Yukon had heard. She cleaned her nose off and waved Yukon over, her brown eyes shimmering with a golden look as the sun hit them just right. Yukon smiled, and passed Aria another napkin, no he would just be her best friend - he would never hurt Wren’s betrothal. As long as they were happy - Yukon would be happy too.
FOURTH YEAR~ 2049 - 2050
[Overview] School wise? Nothing happened. Yukon did start playing Chaser instead of trying for keeper in quidditch, so that was something, a little bit more work, but still fun to be on the broom. He was studying semi-well in classes (when he felt like it. Sometimes he just felt like a nap). He hung out with his friends, laughing and goofing off. He even made some wood carvings instead of potato carvings, they did last a little bit longer.
FIFTH YEAR ~ 2050 - 2051
[Overview] Quidditch Vice Captain? Check. Prefect? Check. Of course, he had OWLs and he didn't do terrible, but some classes were just so much effort, and why bother. He did meh.
[Autumn 2050 - No more Betrothal?] He hadn’t seen Aria so happy, a visible weight had been lifted from her. Her betrothal was off. She was free.
[December 2050 - Hogsmeade. With Me?] Yukon knew it would be okay. He asked Aria to go to Hogsmeade with him, and she agreed without hesitation. It was a perfect night.
[January 2051 - So it begins] And yet, neither of those was the highlight of his fifth year. Yukon realized, he knew what love was. And that was his relationship with Aria Siddal. The beautiful black haired, brown eyed girl. Her eyes shimmered with a golden look when the light hit them just right, she loved spicy food, and was intelligent. She was precious and perfect in every way, and she had been engaged to Wren. Thankfully, that ended, and Yukon was able to date the adorable angel of Aria, and he had no plans of letting her go... unless she wanted to.... or started hating potatoes.
SIXTH YEAR ~ 2051 - 2052
[Summer 2051 - Meeting the Knolles] Yukon brought Aria to meet his family, his brother and his sister she knew already because of Hogwarts, but his parents had to meet her. They fell in love with her, she was an angel - of course they loved her. The meeting went well and Aria was sent home with a sack of potatoes, Yukon whispered apologies to her.
[Overview] Life was wonderful, what was there to not be joyful about? He had Aria, he had his siblings, he had the paper, he had quidditch, and most of all, he had his potatoes. He just studied more and more for his NEWTs, hoping to be able to pass them the next year.
SEVENTH YEAR~ 2052 - 2053
[June 2052 - Can I marry her?]
[July 27, 2052 - Will you Marry me?] Yukon had the ring, he had the permission, now he just had to ask her. How did you ask your true love to marry you? He sent her on a scavenger hunt. He sent her an owl that morning, to the place they first met, and after several stops (that took entirely too long??) Aria met him under a tree at the park where Yukon then proposed to her.
[August 3, 2052 - Til Death Do Us Part] Yukon had been summoned by Aria. She had sent him an owl to come visit her, and Yukon gladly did. He was near the estate when he heard an explosion coming from the area. He ran. Why did he run when he was a *Wizard*, surely hearing an explosion would be a good reason to break the law that said he was underage for another month. The explosion came from the estate. When he arrived, Aria was begging Wren to save him, but Yukon was just concerned over Aria...who was beyond severely injured. As Wren took over Nim, Yukon went to Aria and just, held her. He could hear her breaths, shallow. He couldn’t aparate her, without risking splicing her (not that he had a license to aparate anyways). He began sobbing as Aria took her final breaths, the both of them having whispered goodbyes. As she took her last breath Yukon saw her answer to his proposal - she was wearing the ring.
She had wanted to be with him too.
[September 1, 2052 - Why am I still here?] Yukon had brought some Knolle Vodka with him to Hogwarts, and lived his first few weeks plastered. If his mind was a wishy washy blur for the alcohol, then at least he wasn’t sobbing over the loss of his fiance. Sparrow was also drink. And another Gryffindor Prefect. Wow, they really did have a great crowd selected to be leaders this year.
[November 2052 - Shape up Man] Wren was looking out for everyone, he really was a great friend. He balanced his boyfriend, his sister, and Yukon all while dealing with his own life. That was probably why Wren had a talk to Yukon about how he needed to shape up, and at least not show up drunk to prefect patrols or classes. Yukon was not convinced that Nim wasn’t behind the scenes, digging up the hidden stash of Knolle Vodka that Yukon had brought with him. But Wren was right - Yukon needed to shape up, and shape up he did. He began studying again, not drinking as much, laughing with his friends. Except, sometimes he couldn’t. The holidays, Aria’s birthday, it was a hard time to think about. He barely stayed a float, but he managed.
[April 2053 - Jumping is not an option] The school year was ending, and it was hard to stay above water, where one could easily pretend to be happy. At the astronomy tower one night, Yukon and Sparrow had a talk, about how cold the ground was, and how unhappy the humans would be there, if only they could be potatoes that were happy there, but instead they were humans who ruined everything. Acting had yet to become the real thing, they had yet to become the happy Du, him and Sparrow. They sat up in the brisk April breeze, not getting anywhere except further down the bottle of Knolle Vodka Yukon had brought. Eion and Wren found them - taking the drunken pair back to their dorms - and no one spoke of that night again.
[NEWTS Happened] Yukon had shaped up enough to get studying in, but he still failed art. Such was life. He had enough NEWTs to go into the Department of Mysteries - into the love chamber, where he would find the secret to love and happiness, and bring that to himself again.
POST-GRADUATION [Summer 2053 - Work is work] Yukon dedicated himself to his work in the Love Chamber - he started out doing purely book research, they weren’t going to let some kid test potions! He poured his soul into this work, he had to find that feeling of happiness and love again. If anything though, he could smell the lingering scent of white musk, sandalwood, vanilla, and white peony, smells that reminded him of Aria.
[Winter 2054 - Time Passes] Yukon was able to start testing the various potions in the love chamber. He was under strict supervision for now, but that was life. He began with watching his collaborating partner take the potion, and would record everything and anything he said. It was quite a boring time really - especially as the effects wore off and Yukon had nothing to do but think on...well everything.
[February 4, 2056 - I can’t anymore] {Courtesy of Adda} Yukon was on his own for a while. His partner had gotten called away to give some sort of official report or whatever, but it didn’t matter - Yukon was alone and He shouldn’t have been, not on Aria’s birthday. While working with potions that deal with memories and dreams and strong feelings, Yukon couldn’t anymore, he needed to know - what were the deepest memories and dreams. Was there something there related to the Amortentia fountain that would bring him happiness? He looked at the vials around him, picked one, and filled it full (at least 4 times the recommended dose). He then took a second one, and nodded, 8 doses was more than what he had done before, what any of them had done before. If a half dose could bring back his strong feelings of Aria, how much would 8 full doses?
He wrote down his dosage amount and the current time, then chugged them down, something that tasted similar to the taste of mashed potato. Yukon could feel himself wavering in and out of being coherent, a crash of the potion bottles he had been holding, hadn’t he sat those down? He felt himself falling, someone yelling.
But then, he was proposing to Aria, they had their engagement, Aria graduated Hogwarts, they planned their wedding with a woman wearing a “VERA” name tag, he could feel the months passing, even though he knew somewhere that deep down it couldn’t be passing.
As he walked down the aisle, he saw Weslyn and Skip together, Wren and Nim had a little girl with with them who shared the infamous golden eyes, Yukon’s parents were smiling at him as he got to the front, the guy who would wed them, waiting for everyone to join him upfront. As he stood Yukon watched as Eion and Sparrow walked down the Aisle, his best man and Aria’s maid of honor. Then, a captivating, nymphic song played, as Aria walked down the aisle, escorted by Everett, who was alive and happy. As Yukon said his vows, he could feel the tears rolling down his face, and as Aria said her vows he knew he couldn’t be happier as she said “I will love you forever, Yukon.”
“Then I declare you man and wife. For all of eternity.” The two of them closed their eyes and kissed. For a brief moment - Yukon could feel Aria's presence, a little kiss. The cheers of their friends faded from his attention as he opened his eyes again, he saw a pair of golden eyes looking back at him, but they didn’t belong to his Siddall - no they were the eyes of Nim. Yukon recognized the decor of St. Mungo’s, and saw all the monitors and healing things - and his friends there watching anxiously over him. It had been Nim wiping away Yukon’s tears, Aspen singing her nymph songs, and then - the boy who officiated the wedding, was giving something to the healer (Yang). Yukon whispered, “I know you. Kam Hepburn. You officiated the wedding.”
“What Wedding?”
[February 10, 2056 - Here we are] Yukon was strongly encouraged to take a break from work and seek out therapy. Should he want to come back, there would be a spot for him doing research not near the potions. Yukon didn’t understand - he hadn’t been trying anything he just had to know. He took the recommended leave time, he had some tasks at the farm to take care of anyways.
Except - he realized after talking that maybe he was still hurting over Aria and that was okay.
[July 2056 - the future] Yukon was officially unemployed. Well. He was employed by his family, but he had given his notice to the Department of Mysteries. He realized it wasn’t healthy for him to work there, and well, he had always been happiest with his potatoes.
He looked out over the fields of taters, the sunset was pretty but he could finally look into the golden rays again and not yearn so deeply for his first true love - Aria Siddall.
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