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HPHL Character Sheet - Danny Gibson

Ahh gosh it’s been a long time since I first released a profile for Danny. This update is long overdue, but I thought I’d do it for once since yesterday, the 15th was his birthday. It’s been rebuilt from the ground up. If you’re not familiar with him, he is my main OC for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy.

The moodboard is made by the lovely @thatravenpuffwitch, I would also recommended checking her out. Also I would like to thank @dat-silvers-girl for such a great conversation over last weekend that partially inspired me to make this! Finally it’s all the effort and dedication put into the new HPHL OCs I’ve seen that gave me the last pieces of encouragement to commit to Danny’s new profile. Now it’s ready! I hope you all enjoy this remake of his profile.<3

Name: Daniel Roy Gibson

Nicknames: Danny, Dan

Birthdate: March 15, 18-- (birthyear isn’t definitive, depends on headcanon)

Zodiac sign: Pisces

MBTI type: INTJ (the Architect)

Blood status: Pure-blood

Nationality: British-American

Physical Appearance

Hair: Long but neatly combed and parted

Eyes: Blue

Height: 5′9.

Weight: Healthy weight for his age and height.

Body type: thin, but muscular and a bit imposing

Skin tone: Fair

Distinguishing marks (scars, birthmarks, etc.):

from childhood:

Scars from hits by his father as a child

acquired in teenage years/adulthood:

TBD

Background

Hometown:

Huntington, West Virginia, United States (ages birth-10)

Exeter, Devon, England United States (10-18)

Somerset, England (25-)

Family:

Mother: Prudence “Rue” Gibson

Prudence, or Rue, for short, was born in England. She received a Hogwarts education as a Hufflepuff and pursed a career in potioneering following graduation. For this, she accepted an offer to move to America for an apprenticeship. During her studies, she met the man who would become Danny’s father. She was impressed by his intellect and cultured demeanor. They shared deep passion for each other during their courting.

When Danny was five, his father started showing up less. His mum told him that he found a job where had to work long hours but was promised a lot of money for it. She told him not to worry because he would still be helping them out a lot focusing on earning money for the family. The times they got to see each other after this point started out normal, but Danny’s father acted less like himself when time went on.

His mother saved up a portion of the money from her potioneering job for when the family would move back to England. Rue was determined to send both of her sons to Hogwarts once they were of age. She hoped to get her own place not too faraway from her folks back home in England. Another motive for this choice was American policies prohibiting wizards under 17 from owning or carrying wands outside of school. This made the country dangerous since they would not be able to protect themselves if they were accosted. For this she wanted her sons to have the freedom of self-defense once they got old enough, which was the case in Britain.

The behavior of Rue’s husband got worse to the point of fiery arguments and mindless rambles. She never stood for a husband who did not perform his duty to the family and respect his wife and children as individuals. Most often she would question her husband over his frequent disappearances, not participating in harvesting the garden or other chores, and yelling at and hitting their sons.

Rue knew that there was not anything she could do get her husband back to his old self, it having been overwhelmed and crushed in the wake the monster that emerged in him, causing much turmoil and hardship for his family. The only solution she had was to file for divorce. The process would be painstakingly long and complicated. Not just the government’s bureaucracy. The father’s frequent disappearances and returning home while drunk and unresponsive or outright hostile did not help either.

For the time being, she had Danny and his little brother help out with chores while they were not at school. Rue also became more independent and mentally strong. She did not let her status as a woman bar her from building up confidence and determination. Her concerns about her husband, which grew into suspicions, were confirmed. In fact, she had also started saving money in case of emergencies. She knew to keep the money hidden as best she could so her husband would not steal from it to buy alcohol.

Through perseverance, Rue finalized the divorce from her husband. She and her sons left the house for good while he was out cold. They used the funds Rue had saved to pay for a train to New York, where Danny’s little brother was left in the care of a well-meaning, good family she knew. It was a very difficult decision for Rue. She could only take care of one son and trusted them to look after the other boy because he could not look after himself yet.

After a very emotional parting ways with the younger Gibson and his new guardians, Rue bought tickets and boarded a steamship with Danny, bound for London. They made contact with Rue’s folks and arrived in her hometown of Exeter. Being a divorced single mum, society considered Rue an outcast. Fortunately, she and Danny were taken in. Her family helped the two get accustomed to their new life in England. A year after moving in, he received his Hogwarts acceptance letter.

Rue went with Danny to shop for school supplies in Diagon Alley using the Floo network. They spent the night at the Leaky Cauldron before going to King’s Cross to catch the Hogwarts Express. Sharing a tearful goodbye and hug, she told her son to get on board when the conductor’s whistle blew. They shared a final wave as the train got underway, departing London for Hogsmeade. Danny’s first year at Hogwarts awaited.

Father: Wallace “Wally” Gibson

Son of Reginald Gibson and a Native American witch, Wallace, nicknamed Wally by his parents, went to Illvermorny as a boy. He was sorted into Horned Serpent. He had an interest in unusual branches of magic and deep mysteries of constant curiosity to scholars. Around his mid-twenties he met Rue and they began dating after Rue finished her apprenticeship.

The couple had different ideas for where they should raise their children. Wallace sought a secluded place in the country where they could be safe from outsiders. The non-magic citizens of America at the time were well-known to be hostile to wizards, especially a good number of those living in the state. Rue wanted to move back to England so the kids could go to Hogwarts. However she got a lucrative job offer through her former mentor that she accepted. The couple agreed on remaining in America until they built up their finances to the point where they could afford to move to England.

Moving into a remote home in the forests of West Virginia, Wallace liked it as it was far away from other people. Both he and Rue also admired the natural beauty of the area, for Gibson sort of reminded him of his childhood in Oregon.

Eventually, Wallace was recruited by MACUSA to be a researcher for their Department of Mysteries. It was a very lucrative position. However, his contract bound him to a strict code of secrecy. The rules strictly forbade him from discussing his work with people outside the Department, even with his family. He just told his wife that his new job had a generous salary and didn’t mind the terms as long as the income was good.

Rue felt something was off about her husband after he got the job, but couldn’t pinpoint it. She did not reveal this to her husband. The Unspeakable job would prove to be the very agitator for Wallace becoming abusive and estranged from his wife and family in the future.

The experiments and research Wallace conducted as an Unspeakable had negative consequences for his mental well-being. His great interest in the subjects he studied gave way for the unusual and highly confidential nature of the work to inflict deep stress on him. The very nature of what he studied affected his mind too. He could not disclose his work to Rue or the kids. Otherwise he would get fired, or worse, imprisoned or killed. The burden cluttering up and overflowing in his mind, he turned to drinking to cope with the stress.

Wallace became an alcoholic. Time to time he would return home drunk and in a rage. He most often took it out on the younger son, Isaac, but targeted Danny too. They were beaten for even the smallest mistakes. Many times, the older boy had no choice but rush in front of him and take his father’s blows just to protect Isaac. The father was missing from home for long periods of time, which also led to Danny as the oldest son having to grow up fast and do the chores normally meant for his father to help his mum.

After many failed attempts, Rue managed to get a divorce from her husband. This led to him becoming very infuriated. The abuse escalated to the point where Danny had to knock out his father with an frying pan when he was about to seriously injure Isaac in reprisal for the divorce. He first thought he killed his father until his little brother assured him their father was still breathing.

Rue ushered her sons to gather up clothing and some necessities. They made their move while their father was still unconscious. She had prepared in advance to afford passage to England, knowing that their lives would be in danger from their husband if they got a divorce.

Wallace’s state continued to grow worse with the departure of his spouse and children from his life. It got to the point where he snapped and gruesomely murdered a co-worker in the Department of Mysteries. Wallace was tried, convicted and sentenced to death. He passed out and died in his cell while awaiting execution.

Brother

Isaac Gibson

Alongside his mother, Danny’s little brother Isaac was the only other person who really felt like family to him. They enjoyed a special bond as siblings, them almost always together. Danny was calmer and mature while Isaac was outgoing and mischievous. In spite of their difference, they were two peas in a pod as brothers. This bond was crucial to both of the Gibson boys surviving the torment and atrocious behavior of their father.

The brothers attended non-magic public school during their time in West Virginia. While they enjoyed the company of other students, they could not establish long-term friendships with them because of the enforced separation between wizards and non-magical humans in America by Rappaport’s Law.

Concealing their identities as wizards could only do so much, and Rue was also aware of the potential danger the muggles or no-majs as Americans called them, posed to wizards. She could not homeschool the boys because of her commitment to work, and had to compromise so they would get a basic education in reading, writing and other important skills before they entered Hogwarts.

Under the care of his adoptive family, Isaac was enrolled into Illvermorny and started attending when he came of age. He and Danny missed each other dearly while they lived apart. It was not their fault but the separation after many years together took it’s toll on the boys. Hampered by their studies and both brothers on different ends of the pond, they still exchanged letters whenever they could.

House: Ravenclaw

Clubs: Dueling, Music

Best class: DADA

Worst class: N/A

Boggart: His little brother deceased

Riddikulus: His little brother alive and well, rolling on the ground laughing

Patronus: Wolf

Patronus memory: Playing in the forest with his brother

Mirror of Erised: His found family of friends, brother and mum all surrounding him

Amortentia (what he smells like): Wildflowers, mountain air and pine trees

Amortentia (what he smells): Sweet, warm tea, maple syrup and parchment

Career

Ages 11-18: Hogwarts student

Ages 18-21: Auror trainee

Ages 21-35: Auror

Ages 45 - Retirement: Hogwarts DADA Professor

Personality & Attitude

Priorities: Friends, studies, Quidditch,

Strengths: Resilience, loyalty, wisdom, intelligence, empathy,

Weaknesses: Aloof, stubborn, cynical

Stressed: When thinking about separation from his brother, sometimes when trying to meet new people

Calm/Comforting: Quidditch, reading in the Ravenclaw common room, in the company of his friends, being in nature with plants and animals

Years of facing his father’s abuse and limited contact with others outside of his family have not helped Danny be sociable. He tends to express himself with a serious, stern tone and stray away from social situations. There are also times where he may try to meet others, but he’ll become frustrated and hurry away when he gets nervous, unable to express his thoughts to others.

This makes some feel intimidated by Danny and steer clear of him. He also had to take responsibility for some adult tasks at an early age to help make ends meet. The social expectations of men in the Victorian era also made Danny feel obligated to hide his feelings so he won’t be perceived as “weak.” He never means any of it though! He takes time to open up to others and asks them to be patient.

The weakness in Danny’s shell lies in his empathy. He can relate to people who also came from a rough household with distant parents who were not there for them. Anyone who came from a home environment that felt unsafe. If he’s in a positive mood, or even reading a good book, you may be able to strike up a conversation with him too. He enjoys discussing his interests with like-minded students.

Danny becomes more sociable as he gets older and builds up his friend group. His mum wanted to move to England at some point so that he would have the opportunity to meet a more diverse group of friends his age. Wizards in America lived in isolated pockets, and the Gibsons knew well to steer clear of their magical neighbors. Rue and her sons considered them “weirdos” because they were so obsessed over blood status and saw themselves as superior because of that.

He considers the friends he makes at Hogwarts found family. Danny learned what friends really meant from them. He never had many before moving to England. The boy deeply valued his relationships with his friends, and was very grateful to have them in his life. He grew protective of them and the way of life they worked together to achieve. In fact, his concern for his friends coming from abusive households, prejudiced parents or minority groups such as werewolves who were the target of bigotry led him to become an auror. This demonstrates his unwavering loyalty to his friends.

Danny has a strong will. He believes the tomorrow will always come, and that alone serves a reason to make it through each day. Not deterred by his social awkwardness, he works hard to open up to his peers at Hogwarts and make new friends. He believes that werewolves, vampires, squibs, muggle-borns, kelpies and other human beings the target of discrimination should be treated equally as pure-blood and half-blood wizards are. He resolves to help those need in and stand up against the bullying and negative stigma in circulation at Hogwarts, while refraining from spreading drama and rumors as much as possible.

While in the company of his friends, Danny is affectionate and lively. He enjoys joking around, with a blend of wits and wholesome humor.

Favorites

Color: Teal, like the color of a forest lake

Food: Chicken

Drink: Eggnog

Weather: Clear, with blue skies, some clouds even

Hobbies: Reading, Quidditch, baking, music

Fashion: Danny didn’t have much of a fashion sense when he started Hogwarts. He was simple and practical because of the work he did back in America. His friends help him get a style he likes, dapper and sharp with earthly tones reflecting his outdoorsy nature.

Relationships

I ended up decided to go a bit looser with Danny regarding ships because he isn’t a direct ancestor of my other OCs. For his default OC x Canon ship, I picture him with Poppy Sweeting or Samantha Dale. Danny’s main OC x OC ship is with Isabella Mclyntyre who belongs to @mjs-oc-corner. None of his ships are meant to replace the other even though Danny x Bella is the longest-running ship I have for him so far. Like his birthdate, I’m also leaving Danny’s ships open because it can also vary depending on the headcanons with fellow creators. There is no one path he can end up on due to his independence from Cato’s direct bloodline.

Friends

Canon HPHL Characters

Gryffindor

Garreth Weasley, Leander Prewett

Hufflepuff

Poppy Sweeting

Ravenclaw

Samantha Dale, Amit Thakkar (also dormmates/roommates with him)

Slytherin

Sebastian Sallow, Anne Sallow, Ominis Gaunt, Imelda Reyes (also friendly rivals in Quidditch, they respect each other’s flying skills.)

OC Friends

(Danny is happy to interact with and even befriend other people’s OCs if you want to, just message me or reply to this post to tell me if you want OC to be friends with him! You can even send an ask if you prefer that. If your OCs were previously friends with him and you still want them to have friendships with Danny you can let me know too!)

Gryffindor

Auggie Grant @mjs-oc-corner

Abbi Bennet @mjs-oc-corner

Gabriel Saphiea @slytherindisaster

Tadhg Lynch @unfortunate-arrow

Kanan McGarry @theguythatdraws

Io Gordon @drinkyoursoupbitch

more TBA

Hufflepuff

Maura Devitt @mjs-oc-corner

Maggie Grant @mjs-oc-corner

Colten Grazier @mjs-oc-corner

Aubrey Lockhart @shiinzhon

Lysander Mercury @slytherindisaster

Josie Edwards @slytherindisaster

Simon Battersea @unfortunate-arrow

Siyana Devonshire @dat-silvers-girl

Shion Ryusaki @akaisenhatake

Audrey Hecate @akikocho

more TBA

Ravenclaw

Roxie Haley @mjs-oc-corner

Lydia Ellis @mjs-oc-corner

Adam Ellis @mjs-oc-corner

Will Berkeley @mjs-oc-corner

Kaitlyn Burr @hexenaa

William Devlin @unfortunate-arrow

Niamh Kelly @unfortunate-arrow

Ianthe Court @akaisenhatake

Marie McKay @helenadurazzo

Zsuzi Schroder @helenadurazzo

Reuben Willows @that-scouse-wizard

Hellendil Melinae @theravenchild

more TBA

Slytherin

Maura Devitt @mjs-oc-corner

Isabella Mclyntyre @mjs-oc-corner

Phineas Hearst @helenadurazzo

Mia Boysenberry @ladyofsappho

Jackson Knightly @carewyncromwell

Marigold Sterling @that-scouse-wizard

more TBA

Trivia

Danny’s paternal grandfather, Reginald, migrated across America by covered wagon on the Oregon trail in the 1840s. He sought frontier life to escape the oppressively wizard-muggle segregation polices of Rappaport’s law that were not formally abolished until 1965. On the trail he fell in love with a pure-blood Native American witch, who he married and shared a happy life with for many years.

He is Cato’s great-granduncle on his mother’s side. Isaac was Cato’s great grandfather Affectionately nick-named “Uncle Danny,” he was a significant role model for Cato. They enjoyed a close bond until Danny passed away in the 1990s.

His father being an Unspeakable meant that Danny nor his brother knew what their blood statuses were. They only learned they were pure-bloods after receiving letters informing them of their father’s death.

Danny and Isaac found solace in the nature surrounding their home as an escape from their father’s abuse. He built up an extensive knowledge of American flora and fauna of both the magical and mundane types. This came from reading up on his mother’s potioneering and herbology books, and his own observations that he wrote down in a journal. He befriended Poppy Sweeting and Samantha Dale over their shared in interests in herbology and magical creatures.

He visited Rue’s family in England multiple times before he moved there with her at 10 years old. Danny was instructed in the musical arts there, learning violin, piano and trumpet. After relocating to Exeter, he continued studying music before he received his Hogwarts letter. He focused on it as the idea of being a foreigner in a new land made him apprehensive about making contact with other kids until coming to Hogwarts. Rue was also protective of her older son because of their nature as outcasts from society.

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