Arthur Weasley

[Arthur Weasley]

ARTHUR DOUGLAS WEASLEY

To be yourself in a world that is constantly
trying to make you something else
is the greatest accomplishment.

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WIZARDING APPLICATION

VITAL INFO

Date of birth: 6 February 1950

Age: 28

Father: Septimus Weasley

Mother: Cedrella Weasley (née Black)

Siblings: Bilius Weasley (23), Clarence Weasley (32)

Spouse: Molly Weasley (née Prewett, 28) ☏

Brothers-In-Law: Fabian Prewett (25) ☏, Gideon Prewett (25)

Children: William (Bill, 8 y/o), Charles (Charlie, 6 y/o), Percy (2 y/o), Fred (4 mo.), George (4 mo.)

Bloodline: Pureblood

Back Story

"What is it they're saying about you, old boy?"

"They say I'm odd, Dad. A blood-traitor. Mud- muggle lover...like you."

"It's not entirely a bad thing to be compared to me, is it?"

"You know that's not what I'm on about - "

"Does it bother you? Enough for you to stop asking questions? Enough for you to stop sticking up for those who need it?"

"Well, no - "

"Then let them say what they'll say! You've got nothing if you haven't got your integrity, Arthur. Remember that."

The world is too full of interesting things to limit yourself to only learning about some of it.

Thankfully, the house that Arthur Weasley grew up in had the same view.

He was curious to learn why he and his brothers only knew the Weasley side of their family, why - on the very rare occasion - that when they interacted with his mother's old family they were so unpleasant. Why they used strange names to describe his family, why they were incredibly...rude. His parents did the best to explain the differences in views of the world, explanations becoming more involved as the boy grew up. His mother was glad to take him and the other boys to muggle thrift shops in their community, letting him choose one item most times. This mechanical item - perhaps a watch or a compass, a kitchen utensil or, one amazing day, a radio - was promptly disassembled upon their returning home. And while there were sometimes shocks or scrapes, and usually he was unable to put it back together, nothing deterred the young boy from trying to learn how the item worked. Their houses was fully magical, after all - muggles were so awfully clever!

Upon entry to Hogwarts and joining his older brother in Gryffindor, Arthur's inquisitive nature was hardly stifled. He was personable to anyone who was personable to him, seeking out muggleborns to talk their ear off learn from and befriend, and stood up for those new friends when the need arose. He came from a place of wanting to help others understand - if his mother's family wasn't raised as he was, then it made sense that others might not know better either. Yet. Arthur was, at times, well received. More often, though, it felt as though his words were falling on dead ears. Not having had need for grudges before, it was an uncomfortable feeling to hold on to the bitterness and disappointment - he tried to let things go, but some disagreements have lasted into adulthood...

Infatuation in the form of Molly Prewett came early in his Hogwarts years, and Arthur knew he wasn't the only lad eyeing the little stunner. While his fellow redhead had always seemed interested in humoring his antics, when he made a move in sixth year, why, Arthur half expected to be literally stunned by her! Thankfully she was as pleased as he was that he'd "finally" said something, and their relationship took off like the muggle aeroplanes he so wished to understand. If he was being honest, Arthur understood love about as much as the mysterious aircraft, but was finding his footing with Molly in this new territory better than he likely could have managed being at the helm of that sort of machinery. Sixth year ran into seventh, and the air of the world grew heavier with talk of war...

As their seventh year came to a close, Arthur knew that things outside of Hogwarts were rapidly changing. Disappearances had begun, people were becoming more vocal in public about purity, and he knew that - while he wasn't much of a fighter - he couldn't just sit back and do nothing. He wanted to work to make the world better, in a way that he felt he could make a difference. Arthur's interest in muggles and tinkering brought his attention to the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office; the only downside was, as his dad let him know once he'd owled about it, that there were few opportunities for advancement. He could begin as an assistant and make the jump to Head - but the department was minuscule, and the pay just the same.

This would be fine if Arthur was planning on only supporting himself, but by graduation he was ready for a family of his own.

After much discussions of the realities of being low in wealth but making up for it with love, Arthur's anxiety had been mollified.

The pair eloped and moved to the country, their home precariously growing every few years as their family did. He finds value in his work, however frustrating the necessity of it is, and however little impact - ten years on - he sometimes feels he's making. Nothing makes Arthur more proud than returning home after a raid to see Molly with Bill at the stove, Charlie and Percy entertaining the twins, the radio on...While their lives are not at all free from the stresses of money and war, they are in it together. He still makes time for tinkering - don't tell Molly, but he's saving for a muggle car - in the little workshop on their property, and spends as much time as possible at home, treasuring his days off like nothing else.

Lately, however, Arthur feels that perhaps the stresses of work and fatherhood are getting to him. There have been occasions of sleepwalking - for that must be what it is - from his desk late at night, abruptly waking in a foreign sector of London without memory of getting there. Perhaps a holiday is in order...

APPEARANCE

Height: 6'0"

Hair: Red

Eyes: Blue

Style/Other characteristics: Arthur's a bit farsighted, so will wear glasses when doing paperwork or working on something intricate with his hands. While at work he has a few neutral robes with colorful accents that Molly has kept up for him ever so nicely over the years, and at home he is glad to change into more comfortable muggle attire (whether or not the items go together - besides color coordination - is always a delightful mystery).

TEMPERAMENT

[adapted from here]

Primary Motivators: Domesticity, Creation, Liberation, Education

Emotional Disposition: Joyful, Curious

Moodiness: Excitable

Topics of Conversation: Family, work, current events, his projects, muggle technology

Quirks, Habits, & Oddities: Daydreaming, collecting, silliness with the family, making up songs for things they do around the house, dancing with Molly when the boys are asleep

Hobbies & Enjoyments: Going to muggle thrift stores, collecting plugs, staying up late to take apart muggle appliances and reassemble/imbue with magic, making things for Molly and the boys, puzzles, fixing things around the house/drafting plans for additions

CORE TRAITS

Outlook: Optimistic

Integrity: Earnest and humble

Impulsiveness: Steady

Boldness: Confident

Flexibility: On his principles - staunch. On what to do with the day - agreeable.

Interactivity: Candid and extraverted

Disclosure: Open

Conformity: Sticks to his principles

Sense of Humor: Jokey

Boggart: Anything happening to the family

SEXUALITY

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual

Libido: Healthy

Sexual Expressiveness: Obvious to his Mollywobbles

Sexual Expressive Style: Romantic

Openness to Sexual Experience: Moderate

Promiscuousness: Very married

EDUCATION

House: Gryffindor

Time at Hogwarts: 1961-1968

EMPLOYMENT

Type of Application (Order, Death Eater, or Civilian): Civilian

Job/Position: Head of the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office (Ministry of Magic, Level 2)

How long: 10 years in the office

Qualifications: After a handful of years as an assistant in the office, Arthur took over as Head. His people skills, loyalty, talents with charms and transfiguration, and devotion to ending muggle persecution and encouraging understanding of them as a people have gotten him this far.

OTHER

Play By: George Mackay

Player Name: Sam

Useful Links: heart breaking theories ☏, wiki reference ☏