Esmeralda finally decided to get out of bed. She didn’t exactly know what time it was. All she knew was that she lied in bed way too long but the sun was still up so she was good.
Usually when she left the Ilvermorny dorm she would go to the Great Hall for food but she was feeling quite out of it today. In the corner of her eye, the Forbidden Forest called to her.
It’s only late morning, Elena was already finished flipping through her Daily Prophet. An exasperated sigh came from her, as if none of these article was pointing out any specific clues or things about the latest missing student. The blonde walking through the door manage to catch her attention.
Helios jerked up from where he’d slumped over on his desk, and blinked tiredly in the direction of the Divination professor. She was saying something about fate and destiny but he couldn’t be bothered to figure out the finer details. He just wanted to go back to the Durmstrang dormitories to sleep.
He turned to the person next to him. “Are we supposed to be able to follow this nonsense?” He mumbled, yawning.
Elena offered the other a shrug. She leaned on her chair, while her fingers tapping against the surface of the table. Nonsense is the way to put it, as though the subject in particular was never part of her forte. She’d rather be somewhere else, than being here.
“--Sadly, yes. I don’t think we have much choice either.”
Valentino smirked at the sight of his cousin, and he ignored her demand, shutting his book instead. He and Elena had a…complicated relationship to say the least, but he never turned down the opportunity to push her buttons. “I’m reading, Elena. You should try it sometime,” he stood up, setting the book aside and walked over to her, the amused expression still fixed on his face. “Staring out the window isn’t going to change the fact that Ines is probably next, you know that, right?” He said, nonchalantly, taking a seat on a desk next to her. “That’s what this is about right? That Hogwarts girl is dead and now you’re all freaked out.”
Elena wasn’t even bother to hold back a scoff at the glimpse of the book he carries. Her eyes fixated at his features, not even a flinch, as he takes the seat on the empty desk next to her. Valentino isn’t always the person she wants to associate with. But, he’s still family. Ironic for her, as if the first instinct that came to mind was to avoid him, unless Ines was around; she knew her sister manage to outwit his scornful remark. But, for now, the presence of someone familiar will do the job -- to aide her forlorn moment, even if she had to deal with him.
“--You don't think by pointing things out, means you know about everything, right?”
“See now I’m know seer, to be honest I cheated my way through divinations” he laughed, thinking wouldn’t his teacher have seen that happening? —Regardless he went on, “so I really can’t say what we do doesn’t have the potential to be come a….as you say, ‘life threatening incident’ ”. Shrugging before he leaned back in his chair, “But I guess if we both make a plan on what we want to make the room like, we can focus on making it safe.”
Elena’s fingers came to wrap around the necklace that hung between her collarbone, a small silver pendant that seemed too elegant to compare to her casual attire. She moved the pendant back and forth against the chain absent-mindedly, like a nervous twitch or someone loosening their tie when the situation felt too stuffy and tight. She doesn’t even know why he screamed bad choices, as if she was going to regret what she’s about to say next.
“So…I get things are a bit shit as of lately but classes have been postponed till later, and I was thinking it’s a new year—new me. I was wondering if you wanted to join me for some celebratory fun. Blow some steam off, y’know?” he smiled, a devilish delight hidden behinds his eyes, “What do you say?”
She’d hate to agree with him. Everything seems to fell off, away from her grasp. The idea of distracting herself seems too tempting to pass. Although, the glint of impish look on his eyes, makes her feel uneasy about what he had in mind.
“--Just to be clear, if I say yes, none of us will involved in any kind of life threatening incident?”
Valentino had been tucked away in an empty classroom, completely engrossed in the book he was reading. He’d managed to nick Magick Moste Evile from the restricted section of the Hogwarts library, and he didn’t intend to give it back until he’d read it cover-to-cover a few times. He hadn’t had the chance to read in a good few weeks, the first task and it’s aftermath taking up most of his attention. But he’d needed some time to himself, away from all of the people and asinine questions. Val had charmed the cover of the book to look innocuous, but he was still irritated when someone came into the classroom and disturbed his concentration.
So far, Elena had been doing a terrible job at avoiding the growing crowd. Every single corner she went, the only thing she heard was the death of the girl who was found in front of the halls months ago. The image of a mangled girl, lying lifeless in the hospital bed was scarred her mind, and almost driven her mad into imagined things. That girl’s fate could be anyone, including her sister’s. The classroom she’s in, again, wasn’t empty. Instead, she found someone’s eyes on her, which manages to send her to the edge. She wasn’t in the mood to deal with his curt attitude, yet she’s in desperate need to find a place where someone will not mention about the girl.
“--Don’t mind me. You can continue.. whatever you’re up to. I’ll be on that corner, staring outside the window.”
It’s Aria and here’s a short intro about my new baby, Elena Vera.
{ BECKY G } || { ELENA VERA }, A { SIXTEEN } YEAR OLD , { SIXTH YEAR } { HALFBLOOD } JUST ARRIVED FROM { ILVERMORNY }. I HEARD { SHE } IS { MEXICAN } . THEY’RE { OUTSPOKEN }, AND { LOYAL } BUT ALSO { DISRUPTIVE } AND { IMPULSIVE }. APPARENTLY THEY ARE EXTREMELY GOOD AT { POTIONS }. I THINK THAT THEY { DIDN’T } ENTER THEIR NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIRE. { WAMPUS } { SHE IS THE YOUNGER SISTER OF INES VERA, one of the original missing 12 }
Full Name: Elena Noel Vera
School: Ilvermorny
School Year: Sixth
House: Wampus
Age: Sixteen // February 16th
Strongest Magical Ability: Potions
Blood Status: Halfblood
Gender: Cis-Female
Romantic Orientation: Panromantic
Sexual Orientation: Pansexual
Nationality: Mexican
Parents: Juan-Carlos Vera & Emilia Vera ( nee de la Cruz )
Sibling(s): Ines Vera
Other notable family members: Joaquin and Regina de la Cruz ( Maternal Uncle & Aunt ), Valentino de la Cruz ( Cousin )
Are they generally friendly?:
Yes, she is. Although nowadays, she was becoming more quiet and closeted after her sister’s disappearance.
Are they well known or more of a loner?:
She is relatively well known, since she’s always been the loudest among her group of friends and unafraid to speak up her mind. Long story short, Ines’ disappearance was taking a toll on her, as she’s starting to distant herself from her friends, since she’s too occupied on her research regarding Ines’ whereabouts.
What is their wand made of?:
Hawthorn and Thunderbird tail feather, springy.
Do they have a pet/pets? What are their names?:
She has an eagle owl named Lucca.
Do they enjoy school?:
Relatively, but she always knew that her passion wasn’t lying in pursuing her academic. She wants to be an Auror, which force her to study harder than she had intended to.
What is their relationship with their parents like?:
Her relationship with her parents has always been great. She was blessed with wonderful and loving family. When she was young, she never remembers them not being there for her and supporting her. After her sister’s disappearance, she often felt overwhelmed by the attention given by her parents, almost if they were afraid of losing another member of the family to an unseen threat. Which is completely understandable.
Do they like the idea of the tournament or not?:
No, she doesn’t. She loathes it. She considers this tournament merely as a distraction from the things that’s going on. How can they expect her to cheer for her school champion over her grief of the possibility of losing her only sister?
What age were they when they first started showing signs of magical ability?:
Five. She was accidentally transfigured her toys into several living creatures, including birds and snakes.
Do they know a member of the Missing 12?:
Yes, Ines Vera ( her sister ) and Tahatan Arpan ( her schoolmate ).
What is their take on the Missing 12? Are they scared?:
There was a brief moment of grieving, but fear never settle in. It’s more like a pure rage and anger at the situation. But, she remained hopeful and faithful that eventually she will find her way back to her family. Although, since Marian Thomas’s body was discovered in front of the Great Hall entrance, she begins to doubt that there’s a chance for her sister to make it out alive.
Favorite Holiday :
Christmas, Día de Muertos.
Favorite thing about their school :
The location that was standing at the highest peak of Mount Greylock, and sometimes manifest in a wreath of misty cloud for the non-magic beings. The sense of familiarity and comfort her school offer, as if it’s been her home and beacon for the past five years.
Do they have tattoos or piercings?:
She has a tattoo of her initials on her ankle and piercings on her ears, three on the left and one on the right.
Do they wear/need glasses or contacts?:
Nope. Her vision was perfectly fine without it.
Can they produce a patronus?:
Not that she’s aware of. Maybe she can produce one in the future.
Do they like Quidditch? What’s their favorite team?:
Not in general. She doesn’t find any solace from watching a match, nor put too much interest in flying.
Favorite subject:
Potions.
Least favorite subject:
Arithmancy.
I’ll set up a connection page for her and for my other characters, so HMU if you want to work on any plots or just want to talk <3
