❝ Beauty may be dangerous but intelligence is lethal. ❞
MEET…
Dahey Ryan
Age: 26
Birthday: December 24, 1996
Gender/Pronouns: agender. still using he/him but is experimenting with (and loving) they/them.
Hometown: Ballinaglough, Ireland
Length of time in Salem: A couple weeks
Occupation: Math Professor
Faceclaim: Anthony Boyle
THEIR STORY
trigger warnings: some talk of unaccepting parents
Dahey was born in Ballinaglough, Ireland. On Christmas Eve and followed thirteen minutes later by his brother Davin. They were the Ryan’s first kids and they really wanted to have more, big families being great and all that, but found out having two at once was far more work than they were ready for. Especially a child as difficult as Dahey.
Not only did Dahey try and find trouble at every turn, not at all above making his own, he was far too intelligent for those poor nuns at the school. A bored kid with a troublesome streak quickly becomes everyone’s problem. Though Davin didn’t share the same need for constant entertainment, he was easily persuaded. They secured quiet a reputation for the Ryan family in town.
Though the boys were identical, they couldn’t have been any different. Davin was everything Dahey hated; soft, emotional, artsy, all that stuff. Dahey valued his studies and put that above everything else. With off the charts success in maths and sciences. He has a hard time admitting his love for space.
And until about sixteen, Davin and Dahey were inseparable. The sort of close that either makes people jealous or whisper behind their backs. But Dahey was finally able to put his smarts to use without the school and soon left everything behind.
Dahey had never been one to listen to other’s opinions on how he should live, but it was around this time he put his foot down on the fact that he was not a boy. He’d always done all he could to push whatever boundary he was allowed to when it came to gendered clothes. Going to an all boys school didn’t give him many chances and his parents were never supportive Dahey’s free expression. However, he was old enough now to buy his own clothes and became unstoppable. Though it would take him a long, long time to put a label on it. At this point all he knew was “male” was not the term for him.
Leaving Ireland and his family behind, Dahey focused on his studies and earned a doctorate in mathematics. Doing the only thing he was suited for; imparting his wisdom on others. Or teaching as it’s more often referred to. He loves holding court and being the expert. He’d have been a terrible actor but sees the appeal.
And he taking a daring move, Dahey decided to hold said court in America. Deep down, he’ll always be Irish. Something he knows and loves but he’s outgrown the country. Salem Massachusetts wasn’t the first choice but it was the one that accepted his bid. For the first time, Dahey will be a professor. His time has finally come and he will settle for nothing but greatness from here on out.
PERSONALITY
+ hard working, adventurous, passionate
- vain, entitled, and a tendency to be distant
Dahey is played by JOEY.
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Happy Holidays, students! We here at ABHQ wanted to say a huge thank you to all of our members. You’ve all participated so well in recent events, and have made our rp holidays so special! We love you all dearly, and we wanted to give your characters a little holiday gift of their own just to say thank you for being wonderful.....
It will never be discovered just who was behind it, but each and every student awoke this morning to find a present sitting on their doorstep, or to find an owl interrupting their breakfast, nearly dropping a parcel in their cereal bowls. A small note seems to be attached to every single gift, neatly detailing what they all were in need of, or what their heart desired, whether they knew it or not. Better not tell the professors if you received something scandalous, students!
The following gifts were delivered:
Amycus Carrow receives a charmed suit jacket that changes colour on command. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the charming chameleon.’
Ajax Graves receives a box with a puppy inside, a red ribbon around it’s collar. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your personal therapy.’
Alecto Carrow receives a gold lighter that never runs out of flame, along with a note that says ‘For your pyromania and love of tobacco.’
Alexander Yilmaz receives a golden quill with infinite ink, along with a note that says ‘For the pursuit of eloquence.’
Alice Macmillan receives a defensive charmed bracelet, which sounds when someone is about to cast a spell. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the protection of the one who protects others.’
Ambrosius Burke receives a ring that changes colour when he’s being lied to. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the truth to be revealed.’
Analiese Crabbe receives a live crab, with a note that says ‘For you to have a Crabbey friend.’
Andromeda Black receives a kit of paint brushes that never fray, along with a note that says ‘For your colourful passion.’
Antigone Graves receives a soft blanket, charmed to have the scent of her home. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the girl who needs a bit of her past.’
Antonin Dolohov receives a small vanishing chest, with a note that says ‘For the man with something to hide.’
Araminta Valentine receives a small zirconium dragon for her bracelet, along with a note that says ‘For someone who’s spirit never gets extinguished.’
Archibald Graves receives a brooch of his family crest, along with a note that says ‘For your homesickness.’
Arthur Weasley receives a Rube Goldberg machine, along with a note that says ‘For the most muggle wizard I’ve ever known.
Bellatrix Lestrange receives a fine silver and emerald bracelet with ‘BL + RL’ etched into the back of it. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your recent vows.’
Benjy Fenwick receives an indestructible football he’d been eyeing up in Hogsmeade, along with a note that says ‘For someone with lots of energy to burn.’
Bilius Weasley receives an extensive healing kit, with a note that says ‘For you to start down your path.’
Calista Travers receives an antique jade hair ornament, with her initials etched in the underside of it, along with a note that says ‘For the jewel of her mother’s eye.’
Charlie Wood receives an older but breathtaking violin, along with a note that says ‘For the ears of your closest.’
Dahey Ryan receives a first edition copy of Theories of Transubstantial Transfiguration, which is signed by the author. Enclosed is a note that reads ‘For the boy who yearns for knowledge.’
Daisy Hookum receives a mini garden of self-watering succulents, with a note that says ‘For the sun that shines through your window.’
Damocles Belby receives a phial containing werewolf fur, along with a note that says ‘For the most curious of us all.’
Declan Macmillan receives a colour changing scarf and a smaller matching one for Sir Sprinkle. Enclosed is a note that reads ‘For you and the little one to stay warm.’
Dirk Cresswell receives a trunk that automatically organizes his belongings, along with a note that says ‘For your knick knacks.’
Dolores Umbridge receives a white fluffy ball resembling a kitten. The collar jingles when she’s picked up. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For someone who will never have enough cats.’
Dorcas Meadowes receives a book of advanced old texts, along with a note that says ‘For you to put to good use.’
Doris Purkiss recieves a journal that hides any entry the reader wishes, along with a note that says ‘For your secrets.’
Edith Fortescue receives a locked box with no key. The outside seems to have carved ancient runes, one on each side of the box. What ever could they mean? Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the riddler among us.’
Ellerie Kiriakis receives an enchanted painting of her mother, along with a note that says ‘For her spitting image.’
Emmeline Vance receives a framed enchanted collage of her favourite places, along with a note that says ‘For those days when you’d rather be somewhere else.’
Evan Rosier receives a sneakoscope, along with a note that says ‘For the devious and deceitful.’
Evelyn Kiriakis receives a Mappa Mundi, along with a note that says ‘For the seeker of creatures of every kind.’
Fabian Prewett receives a phial of Angel's Trumpet Draught, along with a note that says ‘For protection or defense, whatever you shall need it for.’
Frank Longbottom receives an Auror official study manual, along with a note that says ‘For you to be prepared.’
Gideon Prewett receives a jacket with his last name sewn into the back, which magically fits ever so perfectly. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For someone who deserves to show off his name.’
Gilderoy Lockhart receives a charmed handheld mirror that compliments it’s owner, along with a note that says ‘For someone who never gets tired of flattery.’
Guinevere Montague receives a box with a small egg. Who knows what will hatch out of it? Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your love of all things destructive.‘
Gwenog Jones receives a new set of Quidditch leathers, along with a note that says ‘For the player who’s fire on the field.’
Halim Gamal receives a small pouch of glistening seeds. What will they bloom? Enclosed is a note that says ‘For every season.’
Harriet Arya receives a copy of Moste Potente Potions, along with a note that says ‘For good, not for evil.’
Isabella De Rose receives a colour changing blush, along with a note that says ‘For the fairest.’
Jackson Flint receives a beetle broach. It seems to light up every now and then, but why? Enclosed is a note that says ‘For not only your secrets.’
James Potter receives a box of infinite-refilling bertie botts every flavour beans, along with a note that says ‘For your insatiable sweet tooth.’
Jimi Macintosh receives a leather jacket that never fades or tarnishes, along with a note that says ‘For the punk rock icon of the school.’
Kingsley Shacklebolt receives a foe-glass, with a note that says ‘For keeping an eye on those who’s hearts are not as pure.’
Lily Evans receives a pair of platform shoes that she’d spotted in Hogsmeade a few weeks earlier and loved. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the girl who gives her all without expecting anything in return.’
Lorcan d'Eath receives a self-tuning guitar, along with a note that says ‘For us all to enjoy.’
Lucius Malfoy receives golden horseshoes, along with a note that says ‘For the most pampered, prestigious Malfoy.’
Ludo Bagman receives an extremely large first aid kit, along with a note that says ‘For your love of getting injured.’
Mack Yaxley receives a silver lighter that never runs out of flame, along with a note that says ‘For your love of watching things burn down.’
Mara Lovelace receives an antique chest filled with equipment to press flowers, along with a note that says ‘For the most precious flower among us.’
Marlene McKinnon receives a pair of rollerskates that won’t ever fray or tear, along with a note that says ‘For the adventurous lion.’
Mary Macdonald receives a box full of Hogwarts themed cookie cutters, including a very Fabian looking Quidditch set. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the girl who bakes to make others smile.’
Mason Macdonald receives a pot plant that apparates whenever it’s needed, along with a note that says ‘For your mobile plant needs.’
Millicent Bagnold receives an everlasting sugar quill, which one can write with. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For bursts of creative energy.’
Molly Prewett receives a chicken, along with a note that says ‘For the weirder Prewett.’
Mordred Abbott receives a large book of sheet music, which is charmed to show an entire piece on a single page, no matter how long. It moves with the music. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For music to our ears.’
Morgana Killick recieves a small pouch of False Pennyroyal seeds. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For a rare soul to have a rare flower.’
Narcissa Black receives a boxed moth, one of the rarest kinds in the world. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the weird and wonderful.’
Nikoli Gallagher receives coloured charcoal that never runs out, along with a note that says ‘For those days when you’re feeling inspired.’
Nimue Mackenna receives a box of rare records, all by her favourite artists. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For an old soul.’
Otto Bagman receives a toaster that mysteriously cooks every slice of toast to perfection. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your curiosity of everything muggle.’
Pandora Joubert receives a deck of beautifully hand drawn tarot cards, some of which sparkle in the light. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your love of the future, past and present.’
Paris Avery receives a pure silver flask with his initials etched into the front, along with a note that says ‘For your coping mechanism.’
Peter Pettigrew receives an indestructible hamster wheel, along with a note that says ‘For the one with whiskers.’
Ramona d'Eath receives a vial of unicorn blood, along with a note that says ‘For a lost soul.’
Reginald Cattermole receives a bass guitar that he’d been eyeing in Hogsmeade, along with a note that says ‘For your love of music.’
Regulus Black receives a leather bound notebook, along with a silver quill that has infinite ink. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the prodigal son.’
Remus Lupin receives a stone that gives off sunlight when touched, along with a note that says ‘For those times where the moon is too bright.’
Rita Skeeter receives a green quill that has an infinite supply of ink, along with a note that says ‘For someone who never tires of words.’
Rodolphus Lestrange receives a watch with ‘RL + BL’ etched onto the back of it. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your recent vows.’
Rust Wilkes receives a large diamond-shaped rock, which seems to have something enclosed inside of it, along with a note that says ‘For the curious and the cursed.’
Sebastian Laviscount receives a box of infinite-refilling Norwegian candies, with a note that says ‘For that post-Quidditch sugar rush.’
Seraphina Parkinson receives a pair of dragon hide defensive pads, with a note that says ‘For the girl who likes to play rough.’
Sirius Black receives a set of keys, along with a map of the black lake that has an ‘X’ scribbled in the center. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For my entertainment as well as yours.’
Sybill Trelawney receives a large crystal ball (disguised in a hat box), along with a note that says ‘For the future.’
Sylvie Moody receives The Monster Book of Monsters, along with a note that says ‘For your biting kink, or your thirst for knowledge, whichever is stronger.’
Ted Tonks receives a shape-shifting mustache, with a note that says ‘For all your disguising needs.’
Tilden Toots receives a single flower that changes colour depending on the day of the week and the weather, along with a note that says ‘For our beloved gardener.’
Tobias Hemming receives a sketchbook that enables the sketches to move, along with a note that says ‘For your art to come to life.’
Tristan Mulciber receives a set of embellished brass knuckles, along with a note that says ‘For whatever or whoever your heart desires.’
Valerie Petrov receives a very old, well cared for book on Magical Creatures. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For both personal and professional use.’
Walden Macnair receives a velvet clothed cage, that very suspiciously squawks. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the man on the bench with the bird seeds.’
(Please note that if your character has received a pet or item of some kind that doesn’t comply with Hogwarts rules or one that can slide under the radar safely, they have been delivered to and must stay at their character’s home!)
Some of these gifts aren’t obviously the most attainable or realistic of gifts, but that’s all part of the fun! We wanted to spoil you all and show you just how much we appreciate you being a part of the rp, as we fast approach the one year mark!
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Closed starter for: @glitter-gilderoy
With all that had happened lately, Dahey’s life was a bit of mess. He’d done his tour looking for advice and openly emoting. The advice was sparse, the emoting was too much, but now things were as back to normal as they were going to get. The things with Remus were still too much to face, Dahey was going to ignore that problem for as long as he could. Preferably until he graduated. What shouldn’t be ignored, though, was Gilderoy.
For a while, Dahey thought he could. He was as mad at Gilderoy as he was at Remus. Both of them were people he considered friends and were okay with hurting him. But they both taught him a valuable lesson about friendship. Namely, it shouldn’t happen. Making friends? Forming bonds? That wasn’t what he was at Hogwarts for. This was his education and he was letting people get in the way of his plans for greatness.
Time, however, allowed Dahey to see things a little clearer. It always does. He realized a miscommunication between him and Gilderoy was a far cry from someone purposely trying to hurt him in all the worst ways possible. Gilderoy wasn’t the enemy here. Well, Dahey wanted him to be but in that fun way again. Though, was it really fun? He had too much to work out and no amount of getting his hair braided and complaining about how disgusting it was to kiss Gilderoy was really going to help with this. Some more time allowed him to find the solution, though he didn’t like it. He’d have to talk to Gilderoy. Who had, thankfully, been incredibly respectful and kept his distance. Dahey had asked for them to take a break on everything and Gilderoy did that. Still, he didn’t want to face him. For a number of reasons but the top of that list was controlling his own emotions. Dahey had been a wreck. He’d also been far too keen on letting others talk about themselves so he didn’t have to talk about what he was feeling. That couldn’t happen here.
A strange solution, that took a few drafts to get right, was a letter. Dahey would just write everything down and send it to him. From his favorite place up on the astronomy tower, Dahey re-read the letter to make sure it was still what he wanted to send (and grammatically correct) before sending it off.
Gilderoy,
I’m writing you to discuss recent events and, perhaps, how things should proceed going forward. Though I’ve not found a solution that best suits me and my school career, I have realized that it may be best to invite you into the conversation.
If I’m being truthful there is a part of me that doesn’t want to concern myself with your input. You were counted among my favorite in the castle and while some of the burden lies with me for not being willing to say that, it’s apparent that wasn’t reciprocated. I was under the impression we had an understanding. I never wished you any harm or ill, simply wanting you to be the best version of yourself as I assumed you were doing for me. Reality came at the worst time but I’m thankful it arrived.
Well, I’m not presently but I will find my way there.
That being said, a true rivalry is something I’m open to. However, it will not be like it was. That ship has sailed regardless the outcome of this correspondence. It will never return to what it was. Should I start participating in this with the intention of being mean, I do worry about your ability to handle it. Up to now, my intention was to annoy. Never coming close to mean and, if I’m remembering correctly, you thought I had. Therefore, I believe it only fair to warn you, it would get worse.
Should you be willing to take on that challenge, I applaud you, and welcome your response at your earliest convenience.
Best regards,
Dahey Ryan
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