'Tis the season for big feelings and, as usual, I have a lot of them. It just happens that the few days between Christmas and New Year are the ones where I become the most introspective, the most insightful - which is silly when you think about it, because there's nothing particularly magical about them. Time is just time.
It is around this time of year when I get this feeling. A feeling that I find is impossible to describe. I'm actually not sure I could describe it, not with any of the vocabulary I know. In trying to condense it into words, the feeling is already diminished to a tenth of how intensely I feel it. If I could scream at the sky and bottle the sound, it wouldn't be nearly enough.
I first felt this feeling, as far as I can remember, when I was in year three. For my American friends, that's around when I was 7. I had a strange dream, and when I told people about it the next day at school, they were captivated by the story. The following day, I had people I'd never spoken to asking if I'd had anymore strange dreams. I hadn't, because the probability of two in a row is quite rare, but I didn't want to disappoint, so I made one up. And I discovered that I loved making things up.
And so I became a story-teller, or - more accurately - a pathological liar. I developed this hunger for the feeling I got when people were interested in what I had to say. It's gotten me into trouble more times than I can count, and I suspect it will continue to do so.
The next, most notable time I've felt this feeling (though I know there must have been a million times in between) was when I was 16 and went to watch The Lovely Bones in the theatre. Seeing, and feeling, how the story impacted those who heard it, gave me this clawing, consuming hunger to make other people feel the same way because of my own work. I want to be extraordinary and create extraordinary things.
This feeling sits inside of me as an intense burning, a grinding, gnawing, tense fire - like a compressed spring. I want to uncoil and jump out and say 'Look! Look at this extraordinary thing I've made!'.
But the problem, quite frankly, is that I haven't got anything extraordinary right now. So I keep compressing and compressing, the feeling of stored energy building up with the knowledge that, if I tried, I could change the world.
I keep putting it off. Because the truth is, what if I do spring open, bare my heart and soul and gooey intestines to the world... and I'm met with indifference?
What is the world does see me, but it doesn't really care?
And so I put this out here, a journal entry to 800 strangers on a blog not remotely connected to the above, as a strange placeholder for something extraordinary. I don't know what I expect to gain from this, but sometimes a feeling - specifically this indescribable feeling - is just so big that it cannot go unshared, else it might explode out of me in another, uncontrolled and ugly, way.
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Summary: MC and Ominis have never gotten along since the incident outside the Undercroft, but one chance encounter might change that.
MC sat on the floor of the Undercroft. Her legs stretched out in front of her, toes wiggling in the light of the fire as she willed the warmth into her body. Soggy boots and a saturated robe lay in front of the flames, surrounded by the echoes of MC’s chattering teeth. She let her head fall back against the side of the settee as exhaustion weighed down her bruised and aching muscles.
It was never her plan to fall asleep.
MC was woken with a start as something kicked hard against her outstretched leg, punctuated with a loud cry and crash.
“What in Merlin’s good name-”
MC cringed; she recognised the voice, and it was the last person she wanted to hear right now. The dying light of the fire cast a soft glow on the face of a furious Ominis Gaunt.
“I should have known you would be here,” He hissed, straightening up his robes and pulling out his wand from his sleeve.
MC rolled her eyes, “It’s the middle of the night, I figured I’d be pretty safe from running into you.”
Ominis huffed at her poor choice of words.
“The safest way to avoid me would be not to sit on the floor of the place I frequent most!”
The bitterness in his voice stung, no matter how many times she’d heard it before.
“Sebastian thought this place could be helpful to me! Be angry at him, not with me,” MC couldn’t help the edge of frustration in her words.
“Oh believe me, I am very annoyed with Sebastian, and he knows it. Still, just because he showed you this place, it doesn’t mean you have to use it.”
“Where else am I meant to go?” She didn’t mean to sound so desperate, but the words fell out of her mouth as though they were on fire.
“For every assignment you get, I get three. For every inch of an essay you get, I get ten. For every spell you learn, I have five years worth to learn too. Sebastian was giving me a place to escape, to catch up, but all it has brought me is some silly feud with an arrogant boy.”
The silence that followed, though softened by the fading cracks and pops of the fire, was cold. MC’s heart beat in her chest, and her palms tingled as though she wanted to strike out at something. Ominis tightened his jaw, as though he were chewing over a venomous response. MC couldn’t help but tense her muscles in anticipation for his biting retort, but it never came.
“Why do you smell like the bottom of the Black Lake?” He said, remarkably softly.
MC frowned at the sudden change in topic, and all the poison she’d been injecting into her words was knocked out of her.
“Because I was just in the Black Lake…” She replied in an empty voice.
Ominis wrinkled up his nose, “Why?”
“Grace Pinch-Smedley asked if I could find her family astrolabe so I did.”
“Why couldn’t she get it herself?”
MC shrugged, “Her father forbade her.”
Ominis scoffed.
“What?” She asked.
“The Pinch-Smedley’s are incredibly superstitious, despite supposedly being the main contributors to ‘art’ and ‘science’. To be honest, I couldn’t name a single thing they’ve contributed apart from a headache to all the people they’re around.”
MC hid a laugh behind her hand, “Ominis, you gossip!”
A small, reluctant smirk twitched at his lips.
This silence was different. It was not uncomfortable, but easy.
“Ominis?”
“Hm?”
“I’m sorry I invaded your space. I know the Undercroft must mean a great deal to you, especially with Anne absent, and I never meant to make you feel unwelcome here. I can find a new place to study-”
Ominis cut her off, shaking his head solemnly.
“No, MC, I’m sorry. You are right that this place means a lot to me, and I became defensive over it, which was not fair to you. You couldn’t have known the weight of the memories that live in these walls. Study here whenever you like - I never considered how hard it must be learning five years worth of magic at once.”
MC smiled softly, pulling herself off the floor and reaching for her boots and robe.
“Thank you,” She whispered, turning toward the door.
“Wait, I just want you to promise me one thing.”
“What is it?”
Ominis, for the first time, seemed hesitant to speak his mind. His mouth opened, then closed, then finally opened again.
“Please don’t move the furniture in here.”
MC snorted; she hadn’t expected Ominis to be precious over interior design.
“I have the layout of this room memorised to perfection. This is one of the only places in the castle that I don’t have to rely on my wand to get around. That’s why, when you were on the floor, I didn’t-”
“I won’t touch a thing,” She cut him off, saving him from the awkwardness flushing his face.
Ominis smiled and nodded once, leaving MC to disappear back to her common room.
*
The next morning, MC woke with stiff joints and bleary eyes. She picked up the piece of parchment she kept beside her bed with the long list of all the things she needed to achieve today. She had three assignments, two books to read, and at least three people who had asked for her help.
She caught Cressida just before breakfast.
“Hello, Cressida, you sent me an owl? Did you need help with something?”
Cressida’s face went bright red.
“No,” She chirped, “No, don’t worry. I figured it out by myself. Thank you anyway. I have to get to Charms class.”
She scurried off through the doors to the greenhouses, completely the wrong direction for Charms. MC shrugged and ticked her name off the list.
Next she found Nellie, who apparently had something urgent to tell her. However, when she arrived in the courtyard where Nellie had asked to meet, she seemed to have forgotten entirely.
“Oh, no, I can’t remember what it was anymore.”
MC raised an eyebrow, “Really? It sounded important in your letter…”
Nellie shook her head with a little more intensity than was necessary.
“It’s completely gone. I’ll let you know if I remember but, for now, you really shouldn’t worry about it.”
Again, MC shrugged and ticked another name off her list.
Finally, it was Duncan Hobhouse who’d asked for her help again. Apparently, he’d been boasting his own inflated confidence in Potions class and needed help brewing an antidote to the poison that Garreth promised to test him with.
“Duncan, you really must stop pretending to be someone you’re not,” MC said as she found the Ravenclaw in the DADA tower. “It’s alright to admit your weaknesses.”
The boy spun around with a face like he’d seen a puffskein.
“Oh, uh, MC. Right, uh, about the whole antidote thing… really, you don’t have to worry about it anymore. I think I can handle it by myself.”
MC frowned, “Really? But I’ve seen you turn Wiggenweld blue before. Has Garreth called off his bet then?”
“Well, no, Garreth said he’s still going to poison me, but um… well, a few days in the hospital wing might be quite nice actually…”
Duncan kept looking over MC’s shoulder, his eyes darting between her and something behind her.
“I should go… I’ll see you Beasts class- Oh, well, maybe not, not if Garreth is going to…”
Duncan swallowed hard, took one last frightful look over MC’s shoulder, and disappeared up the stairs.
MC turned on her heel, looking for whatever Duncan had been so afraid of.
Leaning against the far wall, with a wicked grin on his face, was Ominis. Sebastian was talking his ear off, completely oblivious, but his wand pointed in MC’s direction, pulsing lightly.
MC smiled, crossed off the last name from her parchment and mentally planned just how she could thank Ominis for scaring away her to-do list.
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Hi, friend! I'm so excited that you're back! I'm the anon who requested the Dinner with the Gaunts fic and I wanted to say again how much I loved it. You're like that first person who actually did one of my requests so it's very special to me!
Are you planning on taking requests again or are you sticking with your new OC (very excited to meet her, btw)?
Love you!
Hello gorgeous!!!! I love you too!!!
I’ll be honest, I don’t think I’ll be able to consistently do any requests this side of christmas, just because of how busy I am.
HOWEVER… I finish this semester on the 15th a december, and don’t return until Jan 15th… so I could definitely see myself having some time then.
Essentially, if you guys have requests, then by all means, send them in. Just be warned you might not see them again for a little while.
(reminder I write for all HL characters but no nsfw pls ty) xxx
TL;DR: I’m back, I’m busy, I love you all, please send me messages
Hello all, how are we?
As most of you know, I took a LONG break from tumblr because my hyperfixation on HL just sorta… ended. My fellow ADHD / neurodivergent friends will get it.
Now, I’m not saying it’s back, definitely not in the way it was over the summer, but I’ve found myself drawn back to the fandom as a source of comfort.
I really struggle with the long nights - the sun is setting at 4:30pm right now, and it’ll only set sooner and sooner. I hate it.
I’m also a uni student (I study biomedicine if anyone is interested 😏) and I have lots of exams coming up before Christmas, so I’m stressed!!
Plus, I work in a place that is the strangest mix of healthcare AND retail, making this time of year pretty hellish.
Anyway, I’m getting back into things and have started with a new OC who I love dearly. I might start writing some very self-indulgent fics including her.
I was always hesitant to as posts about OCs and not a general MC never do very well, BUT I think I need to get back into writing by writing what I want, not what will get lots of notes.
I love you all very very dearly, and if anyone wants to chat about anything, ever, please message me. I don’t speak to enough of you.
Note: The following information on this post are a combination of my personal headcanons and canon-compliant resources. I have done research on this but, of course, these are pure speculation since we do not have actual canon information about this character. I hope you all enjoy this! 💕
Tags and shout-outs are at the end of this post!
This is a very, very long post! Take your time.
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I. Possible Birth Place
The last of the Gaunts, as we know it, have lived in poverty. The members of this once noble house trickled down to Marvolo Gaunt and his two children — Merope and Morfin.
According to the book, (Half-Blood Prince; Chapter 10, "The House of Gaunt") the family was living in a rundown shack that Harry Potter wondered whether it was inhabited, or not.
"... its walls were mossy and so many tiles had fallen off the roof that the rafters were visible in places. Nettles grew all around it, their tips reaching the windows, which were tiny and thick with grime."
The description of the Gaunts' living conditions were shown during Bob Ogden's visit in Little Hangleton around the early 1920's. As the wiki suggests, Ominis should already be in his late 40's (and close to his supposed death). It was also said that due to their vein of instability, arrogance, and pride, the family gold has been squandered well before the last generations were born.
Now, based on the canon timeline, there is a high chance that Ominis and Marvolo were siblings — something this fandom seems to agree on.
"Chronologically, Marvolo Gaunt could be one of the elder siblings who tortured Ominis with the Cruciatus Curse."
However, I personally find it hard to picture him having been born and raised in that same shack in Little Hangleton. While it's very possible to have a family living together in a small, decrepit house, it seems like there are more than four members of the second-to-the-last generation of Gaunts.
Ominis had both parents present, his Aunt Noctua, and older siblings (one of which could be Marvolo himself). That would be at least five family members living under one roof. I just find it a little difficult to believe that someone who is as kempt and posh-looking as Ominis would be living in a shack.
Also, he seems to be the least-favorite child based on how his parents and siblings have treated him. So, why would he have neat school robes if they couldn't really afford it, right? And why give the good clothes to the blind, black-sheep of the family?
This led me to think that maybe, they did have some money to spare during those times. Another accepted headcanon of the fandom is that the Gaunts needed to keep up with the façade that they are still rich and prominent by dressing up aristocratically and by speaking in a posh accent (which is called Received Pronunciation, also called the Queen's Accent).
Furthermore, we literally almost got the Gaunt Manor questline, with a courtyard, in the game but the developers cancelled it. This could be the proof that they have also thought of the fact that Ominis did not grow up, nor was he born, in a dilapidated shack.
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But wait!
How and where did I start pinpointing the Gaunts' possible ancestral origins? Well, I found a theorized Timeline of Salazar Slytherin's Descendants compiled and analyzed by Obversa (whom I am a long-time fan of, and usual source of information). Please take a moment to check this part out:
[This is the Reddit link to the whole post!]
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So... where do we start with Ominis' theoretical birth place? I have attached a map that is highlighted in different colors to make it easier to understand.
1. Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire (Highlighted in blue)
Situated at the center of the English map, one of the possible birthplaces of Ominis Gaunt is either Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire.
We know that the Gaunts were descendants of Cadmus Peverell, the original owner of the Resurrection Stone (a.k.a. The Heirloom Gaunt Ring). So, I got to trace back the origins of the last name Peverell, where they're from and which period they came to be.
According to House of Names, the Peverell line is one of the thousand new names that the Norman Conquest brought to England in the year 1066 CE.
William Peverell, the "natural son of William the Conqueror," received his share of 162 manors; many of which were in these two counties.
As stated from the pictured timeline above, Cadmus Peverell had been born at around the year 1214 CE.
A hundred and sixty-two manors under the Peverell family name alone seem like it's a possibility that the three Peverell brothers (Antioch, Cadmus, and Ignotus) inherited at least one of these manors as part of familial land distribution.
And once again, citing the timeline above, the Peverell line (at least in Cadmus' side) possibly ended with a female; who married a male Gaunt. It's likely that they moved to one of these manors as a start of the foundation of the House of Gaunt.
— An example in Derbyshire:
— An example in Nottinghamshire:
These two examples look like Gaunt Manor style, in my opinion. So far, I'm highly convinced that it's either Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire due to the manors being quite sequestered from city propers and large, populated towns.
2. Yorkshire (Encircled in red on the map)
This one is actually the suggestion of the lovely @diligentcranberry (Thank you for entertaining my unhinged obsession about the Gaunts origins).
It is said that Little Hangleton is approximately 200 miles north of Privet Drive. Now, Privet Drive is in Surrey. When I checked on the maps, York is directly north of Surrey; at around 203 miles, if you travel by foot.
There is also the possibility that perhaps the Gaunts simply moved towns instead of counties and cities. Maybe there is a magically hidden part of Yorkshire that is isolated enough to be far away from the muggles (or muggleborns) and nosy neighbors for them to conduct their wicked and inhumane past time activities: torturing muggles for sport.
Not only would this place be an ideal location for illicit activities, the density of trees around this area sounded like something the Gaunt family would like to have so that they are not easily accessible to anyone, including Ministry officials.
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Runner-up Place: Godric's Hollow (Lined in pink on the map; the whole West Countryside)
There has been speculation that the Gaunts once resided in Godric's Hollow (as did other Wizarding families). Most people would also think that the Gaunts have ties to this place since one Peverell was buried here.
"Every now and then, he [Harry] recognized a surname that, like Abbott, he had met at Hogwarts. Sometimes, there were several generations of the same Wizarding family represented in the graveyard: Harry could tell from the dates that it had either died out, or the current members had moved away from Godric's Hollow."
The wiki even suggested that Godric's Hollow is Cadmus Peverell's final resting place. However, there is no canonical reference to this speculation. According to the book (The Deathly Hallows; Chapter 16, "Godric's Hollow"), Hermione only confirmed seeing Ignotus' tombstone. And while it was the norm to bury family members together in the same graveyard, we have no evidence that Cadmus was, in fact, buried alongside his brothers.
Lastly, official information from Wizarding World states that it was only Ignotus that had been found buried there, but no evidence pointed to where the others may be.
Runner-up Place: Leicestershire (Highlight in orange on the map)
This is actually the last place I researched because I remember that there was a man named John of Gaunt (1340-1399). He was the father of King Henry IV, and used to be one of the richest men of this century. I didn't find anything about him at first... until I saw who his wife was.
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, had been married thrice in his lifetime. But it was his second wife, Constance of Castile (1354-1394) that piqued my interest.
Now, this sounds like a long-shot. But the theorized Timeline above proposed that Salazar Slytherin could be from Burgos, Castile, Spain. It wouldn't be totally impossible that Slytherin himself had children back in Spain; or that some of the children he sired during his stay in Scotland possibly moved back to Spain.
At least in my mind, there is a chance that Constance of Castile might be one of the descendants of Salazar Slytherin who ended up marrying a Gaunt.
Then again, Constance and John only had a surviving daughter, and the canonical information about the Peverell line was completely thrown out of the window with this theory. So, it's highly unlikely that this place was the ancestral origins of the future Gaunts. Still, this was fun to include!
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End Results:
There is strong evidence that Ominis Gaunt may have been born in either Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, or Yorkshire. I know there's so much information to consider regarding this, so it's your decision which county you would use that fits your headcanons.
As for my personal headcanon, I'd say he's born in an ancestral manor that once belonged to the Peverells, which was located in Derbyshire.
But as the family fortune started to dwindle due to poor management, it ultimately fell unto Marvolo to sell the property and find another place to move to. And since Marvolo doesn't seem to be the type to find employment, the money he had gotten from the sold property almost immediately got used up. In the end, he and his remaining family had to move to that dilapidated shack in Little Hangleton, Yorkshire.
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II. Possible Date of Birth
Note: If you're not interested in astrology, you can just skip this one, and go to Part 3, 4, and 5!
This section of the post is pure speculation, and no solid proof at all. But we do know that Ominis should be born between September 1, 1874 and August 31, 1875 if he was to be eleven years-old during the start of his first year at Hogwarts. Therefore, all of the following information is gathered by astrological observations of his character.
(I have a personal tarot and astrology account, @tarotwitchy, if you guys are interested in knowing more about this type of content).
Based on character analysis, I believe that Ominis is a Capricorn Sun, Pisces Moon, and Scorpio Rising.
Now, what does that mean?
Let's break down his character one astrological placement at a time.
1. Capricorn Sun
— a person with their Sun in Capricorn is someone who is determined to make the most out of their life. Hard working, perseverant, and resilient, they don't allow themselves to succumb in to their losses and admit defeat.
— Ominis surely displayed these characteristics throughout the game. He doesn't let his disability stop him from accomplishing the things he set his mind to. He doesn't want his traumatic beginnings to inhibit his potentiality for success and happiness outside of his family's customs. When he sets his mind on something, he sees through it (no pun intended).
— Also, he is loyal to the good cause. He knows what's right and what's wrong. He isn't afraid of calling out anyone for their wrongdoings, nor does he back off from confrontation. This behavior of his was very apparent when he secretly followed the new fifth-year and Sebastian to the catacombs.
— There's also a bit of a savior-complex in him; wherein he feels he could set someone straight, tell them what to do or what not to do, can have a demanding demeanor at times, and could perhaps want to control his environment to make it easier for him to navigate. (So, yes. All of those Dominis stories can actually be a canonical behavior of his).
2. Pisces Moon
— With all that was said about his Sun Sign, his Pisces Moon is the reason we get a softer, gentler version of his Capricorn. People with Pisces Moons are known to be emotionally wise beyond their years. Their ability to empathize people's experiences are astounding, and their compassion is matched only by their fellow water signs.
— This admirable kindness that Ominis possesses is what we eventually understand and come to associate with him. When faced with the opportunity to torture muggles like his family does, his first instinct is to refuse. In spite of his blindness, he doesn't need sight to see how all of that was very immoral and apathetic. And even as he was forced to cast the Cruciatus Curse, he still laments and regrets that event up to the present time.
— One more thing to note is that Ominis could have simply reported Sebastian as soon as the latter displayed interest in the Dark Arts. But he didn't because of three reasons: He didn't want to lose his best friend, he still believed in Sebastian's chance to redeem and pull himself out of the darkness, and he empathized with Sebastian's desperation to find a cure for Anne. This altruistic attitude is what's best about him.
— It also affirms my previous headcanon about Ominis' sleeping habits, as Pisces rules over the realms of sleep.
3. Capricorn Mercury
— It's very obvious that Ominis is quite mature for his age. The way he talks, thinks, and carries himself is trademark Capricorn Mercury. He is also straightforward and he plans ahead not just for himself but for others. At the end of the game, he literally said, "whatever lies ahead, we must face it together."
— Mercury is the planet of communication, intellect, memory, and learning. Ominis' style of communication is quite formal and authoritative in nature, and he keeps it that way. He is able to express himself in a put-together manner that conveys his thoughts crystal-clear. He doesn't speak in riddles (👀) and he wants to be understood the first time around.
4. Sagittarius Venus
— Alright, this one is a surprising placement for Ominis. But after a while, I found this to be quite fitting for him! While he is someone who we consider as "docile" or "serene" on most days, having his Venus in Sagittarius gives him a streak of curiosity and a yearning for exploration; as Sagittarius is the sign of higher learning and traveling.
— The first time we see him (if you're a Slytherin) is in the common room being cheeky about the first-years who are trying to spot mermaids through the windows. He has a playful side to him that balances out majority of his more serious and somber placements. The fact that he is closest to Sebastian (who is really fiery and passionate) is proof that Ominis can hold his own when it comes to his best friend's fervent personality.
— Of course, Venus is the planet of love and romance. Majority of the stories I've read, Ominis is the kind of man who will study his partner's personality, routine, habits, quirks, likes and dislikes, special interests, and goals and dreams. This is the behavior of a well-developed Sagittarius Venus. They will absolutely love to get to know their partner's personhood beyond the superficial. They will also keep their partnership alive by sharing life experiences together and encouraging their partner to explore more novel and romantic moments with them.
5. Scorpio Mars
— Where to begin with this placement? It's quite hard to believe, at first, that Ominis would have his Mars in Scorpio. That would entail someone who is traditionally brusque, aggressive, and would embody the combination of Martian-Plutonian qualities.
— But in his case, there is a reason why people are compelled to write, draw, and express him as Dominis. It's because even if he haven't actually seen him being a dominant man, we instinctively know that he is capable of it. That's the effect of Scorpio Mars. The evidence of this placement is not always "in your face." It can be subtle, it can be a secret. His dominance and assertiveness is just dancing along the edge of his skin.
— But one of the most important things to remember about them is that once a Scorpio Mars has had enough, they snap. And they will always get the last word after they have put people in their place, snapped some bones, and razed the earth. And this is something Ominis is very much capable of doing. But his self-control is immaculate.
6. Scorpio Rising
— Again, this seems very unlikely at first glance. But upon further observation, Ominis is the type of guy you don't really know much about unless he purposefully let you in on his private circle, explicitly says something about himself. He also has strong eyes that pierce through others in spite of his blindness. His striking face and cheekbones are unforgettable, and he doesn't look like anyone else. Others also can't help but feel compelled to want to know more about him, as his enigmatic aura inevitably pulls them in (whether he likes it, or not. That's why most Scorpio Risings have trouble with unsolicited attention).
— To drive this point further, if you check out this video of other NPC's talking about him, they all seem to come to a polarized conclusion, with the common thread of 'Ominis is hiding something.' Granted that the name Gaunt, in and of itself, strikes fear and wary in people's hearts, others have really strong opinions about him without even getting to know him personally. That, too, is something most Scorpio Risings struggle with.
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End Results:
Ominis Gaunt was born on January 11, 1875 at around 03:00AM, during the winter season.
Of course, this is only my personal headcanon, and based on my astrological research and experience. The runner-up dates I had in mind would make him fall in the Sun Sign of Pisces, Cancer, Aquarius, and even Scorpio! But the rest of the chart doesn't really align with the rest of his personality. Ultimately, January 11th is the final date I believe suits him most.
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III. Psychometric Analysis
Note: I will be linking the sites for these tests should you want to take them yourself! 😊 Have fun!
1. MBTI
— ISTJ (Introvert, Sensing, Thinking, Judging)
"They rely on their past experience to guide them, and are most comfortable in familiar surroundings. On personality trait measures, they score as Calm, Stable, Steady, Cautious, and Conventional. The ISTJ’s main and most admirable strength is perseverance; people of this type simply do not give up. They also have a natural instinct to protect and defend, as they are loyal, reliable and committed."
These descriptions speak for themselves when it comes to knowing Ominis' personality type. People who have a lack of sight (or those who are legally blind) rely on fixed structures and routines to help ease their everyday needs. While it is possible for them to be spontaneous, they still have to have familiarity and past experience in the spontaneity they'll participate in.
He is very loyal, to a fault sometimes. He's committed in making sure that his beloved friends are not dallying in things they shouldn't be. He knows the difference between right and wrong, and trusts his life experiences to guide him to proper decisions.
2. Enneagram
— Type 6 with wing 5; SP/SX (The Defender)
"The committed, security-oriented type, sixes are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent "troubleshooters," they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious."
"Their basic fear is being without support and guidance, having nowhere or no one to hold onto. This is why their basic desire is to have security and support from their chosen people."
This one is very obvious. It's quite apparent that he is the type of person who can be anxious if things and people aren't where he wanted them to be. While he yearns for cooperation due to his need for security, other people who aren't used to this kind of behavior will find him controlling; and perhaps, even smothering.
Nevertheless, Ominis' intentions come from a good place. He doesn't want his people to be hurt or harmed. He also has an impeccable intuition to predict outcomes of certain situations, which makes him look paranoid. But his assumptions, more often than not, are proven to be correct!
3. Four Temperaments
— Melancholic–Phlegmatic (The Analyst)
"The Melancholy-Phlegmatic is a pleasant and accommodating person who tends to seek a structured environment requiring attention to detail. They have a self-sacrificing, self-critical nature, and struggle with guilt feelings about things that are not often their fault. The Melancholy-Phlegmatic is more conscientious and private than the other Melancholy blends."
This is quite self-explanatory. Ominis has two distinct behavior: the calm and peaceful, and the anxious and prickly. When things are going the way it's supposed to be (in his definition), he would be placated and docile. We see him as approachable and a little more open. But when things aren't going according to plan, or when things suddenly happen unexpectedly, he's like a rolling wheel going in different directions trying to extinguish the uncontrollable fires of disaster.
He's the first to respond by going to Headmaster Black to fabricate a story to hide what really happened between the Sallows, and make it look like a family argument instead. He's the one to alert MC that Anne went to get Solomon, and that we should do something about it immediately. He is the safety net of all these people in his life.
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IV. Corporeal Patronus
I want to give a shout out to @ponfarrdraws for discussing this with me!
We were wondering what Ominis' corporeal Patronus would be, should he be able to cast one. I've had a lot of speculation, going through one animal at a time. But ultimately settled with a Mongoose. This animal is not on the official list of Patronuses but it still has a lot of weight and meaning.
This article states that mongooses are a symbol of protection and are considered to be wards against evil. To quote:
"As a totem, the mongoose has the magical attributes of defense, protection, and destroying evil. The mongoose symbolizes action, adventure, boldness, fearlessness, impulsiveness, independence, optimism, rebellion, resistance, resourcefulness, speed, and adaptation. As a spirit animal, it encourages us to confront our enemies because we can overcome much stronger rivals than ourselves."
If Ominis were to find himself facing a dementor, he would probably be the first to sense its presence, and probably the most affected. Even though he wouldn't be able to see the frightening features of a dementor, he would be feeling the immediate change in his senses — his environment growing cold, no sounds of animals around, and the overall sensation of hopelessness and misery. He would be completely thrown off by the sudden change in his surroundings; something that would send him into a state of panic.
But with this Patronus, it represents his determination to stand firm in the face of adversity, to not give in easily without putting up a fight, and to prove that he is as deadly as any dementor that would stand in his way.
I personally headcanon this animal for obvious reasons. He truly is a fighter in a den of snakes. No matter how many times his family strikes against him, he just takes his time to recover and stand back up again. He is clearly outnumbered by his family members. No one else can support him in his opposition ever since his Aunt Noctua passed away. Regardless, he doesn't seem the kind to bow his head in defeat just to save his skin. He fights back until he can't anymore; something the mongoose is well-known for.
And let's just say that Ominis did die at 50-years of age. He still got the last laugh out of them all since he got to pass away on his own terms, away from the very people he loathed since childhood. That's still a victory in his book, and that's what this patronus represents.
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V. Wand Information
1. Wand Wood
Based on the physical characteristics of this wand and the meaning of the wood, it's highly possible that Ominis' wand is made from Ebony Wood.
According to the wand wood information:
"This jet-black wand wood has an impressive appearance and reputation, being highly suited to all manner of combative magic, and to Transfiguration. Ebony is happiest in the hand of those with the courage to be themselves. Frequently non-conformist, highly individual or comfortable with the status of outsider, ebony wand owners have been found both among the ranks of the Order of the Phoenix and among the Death Eaters. [...] the ebony wand’s perfect match is one who will hold fast to his or her beliefs, no matter what the external pressure, and will not be swayed lightly from their purpose."
This type of wand wood, in my opinion, is a reflection of Ominis' conviction in his views. I find it fascinating and admirable that even in the face of losing his friendship with Sebastian, he didn't bow down and agree with Sebastian's methods. Sure, he gets convinced by the MC to let them deal with it. But at the end of the day, Ominis is strictly against the use of the Dark Arts. Furthermore, he does everything to maintain his moral compass despite being surrounded by people (friends and family) who practice and preach about the unforgivable curses.
Also! I'd like to add the conversation I had with @tennoujinerin about Ominis' godly self-restraint. We believe that while most of us admire Ominis for his kindness, temperance, compassion, and commitment to the good cause, he is someone who can easily turn it all around. He is born in a family of pureblood supremacists who have no qualms in utilizing the Dark Arts like it's a daily chore. He most definitely is very, very familiar with Dark Spells that maybe even Sebastian isn't aware of. If pushed to the brink of survival, there's a possibility that Ominis could reconsider his relationship with the Dark Arts. And this wand wood is perfect for that kind of change of heart.
2. Wand Core
For this part, I admit I was stumped for a while. I believe all the three cores that Ollivanders usually has could be a good fit for Ominis for a plethora of different reasons. But it still feels... lacking. Like, something was missing for this special wand to work.
That's why in the end, I think Ominis has two wand cores that were needed to suit his special needs. He needs a core that reflects his personality and another to aid him with his magical abilities. And for that, the cores of his wand are a combination of Unicorn Hair and Horned Serpent Horn.
"Unicorn Hair generally produces the most consistent magic. These wands are the hardest to turn to the Dark Arts. The most faithful wands have unicorn hair, making them bond strongly with their owner. They are prone to melancholy if seriously mishandled, meaning that the hair may ‘die’ and need replacing."
While this core could technically be enough, it just doesn't feel customized enough. We know that his wand emits a red pulse at the tip to help him navigate his surroundings. Therefore, this wand needs another core to bolster its utility.
"Wands made with Horned Serpent Horn are exceptionally power, creating massive spell effects regards of the user's skill. Sensitive to Parseltongue and would vibrate when Parseltounge is being spoken near it, and can warn their owners of danger by emitting a low musical tone. These wands were said to only bond with one user through it's lifetime, but this is only a rumor for now."
These two cores encased in ebony wood make for such a personalized wand. The fact that Horned Serpent Horn core warns its owner about incoming danger is an important factor for Ominis' safety and security. He needs to be alerted for when hexes and spells are being blasted in his way. And as for all serpentine cores, it's also sensitive to Parseltongue.
(Maybe it's just me but I believe that Horned Serpents are the antithesis of Basilisks. Having this creature's horn as Ominis' wand core would be the ultimate and tangible symbol of his rebellion against Salazar Slytherin's secret weapon, that lies in the Chamber of Secrets, and everything his family taught him to uphold).
3. Wand Flexibility and Length
According to the official source:
"Wand flexibility or rigidity denotes the degree of adaptability and willingness to change possessed by the wand-and-owner pair."
Because of that, his wand is most likely Rigid. This source had explained it perfectly:
"A wand of this flexibility will only give its complete loyalty to an owner who has faced great personal tragedy. It is particularly good for practical magic use, and thus usually doesn't perform well for magic that is frivolous or silly. Rigid wand owners are cautious and have difficulty trusting others, but they are not usually unkind people. Generally, they prefer to be left alone so that they can do what they want to do, regardless of what anyone else says."
(If you're not a Slytherin in the game, your first interaction with Ominis is surely abrasive and tense. And that's because he truly is cautious, and wants his private spaces to be left alone).
Lastly, this wand is on the longer side, measuring at around 14 inches. He needs a wand that can act like an extension of himself; just like blind muggles need a mobility cane.
TL;DR:
Ebony with Unicorn Hair and Horned Serpent Horn Core, Rigid and 14 inches.
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Phew! 😮💨 This post took a very, very long time to make. But I am extremely glad for the assistance, conversations, and opinions of other wonderful people here on Tumblr and Discord! I swear, I love you all.
I want to give love and credit to the following:
@damn-it-a-hogwarts-legacy-blog (You're the one who really inspired me to finally get my mind together and put my brain cells to use. I admire your creativity towards your headcanons so much, and I want to share this with you!) 🫡
@tennoujinerin (Our conversations are the highlight of my obsession in this fandom. I love our collaborative thoughts, and I hope you enjoyed this one. See you in the basement! 😈)
@ponfarrdraws (I think my delusions have reached its peak with this long-ass post. But I just have to let out my aggressive emotions about Ominis! I know you get it, and I'm glad I got to know you).
@diligentcranberry (Thank you once again for entertaining my craziness. My OCD is now satiated with these information out in the open. I originally didn't want to post anything about this until you talked to me about the locations. So, thank you!)
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