Elanor Munwane
From Np Hogwarts
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About Elanor
Elanor Hawthorne Munwane is a fifth year Gryffindor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and one of the school's prefects. She does best on those classes that rely on a lot of reading and retention, such as Muggle Studies, Ancient Runes, and History of Magic. The classes in which she struggles are those that require considerable wandwork, Charms and Transfiguration. Elanor can most often be found studying at her favorite table in the library, tucked deep inside, near a small window. If it's mealtime she will likely be eating in the Great Hall. She also meets Cole Foxkith in an abandoned classroom to play Wizard Chess, sometimes. Recently, she has started dating sixth year Slytherin Denys Erickson.
History and Backstory
Elanor was born in Coventry, England to Lyndysty Hawthorne-Munwane and Thorne Munwane, both of whom come from distinguished and wealthy pureblood lines. As the eldest child, Elanor became the heir to the Hawthorne and Munwane fortunes. She was raised by both of her parents, with the help of a house elf named Tilly, and some support from her paternal grandparents. However, her childhood was one lacking in any love from her family. Although they were very concerned for her well-being, her parents tended to regard Elanor more as an investment than as a child. No one in her family has ever shown her physical affection, in the belief that it would soften her too much. On the other hand, they have never physically abused her in her any way. Although her parents avoid frivolous spending, they have always provided quality clothing, food, shelter, and even private tutors to Elanor. Her grandmother Munwane coached her in all of the finer points of etiquette, while her grandfather schooled her in the great prestigious history and traditions of Wizarding kind. She was sheltered from Muggles and for most of her childhood only knew of them from her history lessons, which tended to paint them in a negative fashion. The only family member with whom Elanor was ever able to bond was the house elf Tilly. When Elanor was 5, her brother Quincey was born. Two years later, her mother gave birth to a girl, named Jaren.
Her parents maintained a strong social network with their peers, often visiting other families and attending a variety of social functions, often dragging Elanor along as well. For the most part, Elanor tended to be a reclusive child, preferring the company of books to that of other children. Many of the children of her parents' friends bothered her. She did have a few friends with whom she grew up, though. In particular, she enjoyed the companionship of a quiet and reserved girl named Daciana Javensworth, who would visit from time to time. Also, she often spent time with Cole Foxkith when their families would visit each other. Later, she also befriended Rowan Foxkith, Cole's cousin, when Rowan moved in with his family.
When Elanor arrived at Hogwarts, she was sorted into Gryffindor, breaking a long-standing family tradition of being sorted into Slytherin. Her parents, while disappointed, accepted this, and tried to think of ways to make it 'work' for them. She was insatiably curious about the half-bloods and Muggleborn students with whom she now boarded. However, due to her sheltered upbringing and poorly developed social skills, instead of learning about them through interaction, she started spending lots of time in the library reading about them. For a combination of reasons, including those mentioned above, Elanor didn't make friends with people. While she knew those people in her classes and some of her own house, she never really spoke to most of them--not even her own dorm mates.
For her first four years at Hogwarts, things continued in much the same vein. Elanor kept mostly to herself, and usually put a great deal of effort into avoiding people. A part of her very much wanted to meet and talk to people, especially those of Muggle backgrounds, but she was too uncomfortable around others to do so. When she could, she would meet with Cole to play Wizard's Chess or with Daciana for tea. Sometimes she'd freak out when people approached her and yell at them. Her overreactions were not reserved just for strangers, though. Once, when she was in third year, Cole made a comment about her hair and she punched him before knocking over the chessboard and storming off. In the end, and with the intervention of Daciana, the two resolved the problem.
At the start of her fifth year, though, everything began to change. A lot of it could probably be attributed simply to 'growing up.' Some of her housemates finally decided to intervene and try talking to her. At that same time, she also met a boy in the library named Tristan du Lac. She was making friends. For the first time in her life, she got hugged by someone. Then, she got her first kiss, too--which instead of being romantic, ended with her punching Remy Cowan in the jaw. Not long after that, she started dating Tristan, who had managed to win her affections. It seemed that her life was finally starting to show signs of normalcy. That did not last for very long, though.
At the end of September, Elanor's mother was arrested for Death Eater activity. In early October, she was sentenced to life imprisonment at Azkaban. This discovery was a devastating blow for Elanor. She had known that her parents were conservative and elitist in their views, but had never pieced together the hints to realize that they were Death Eaters. Then, there was the discovery that her father had betrothed her to Tristan du Lac, without her knowledge--and that Tristan had known since before they started dating. Further complicating matters, Elanor began to worry that she was competing with another boy for her boyfriend's affections. Vulnerable, confused, and looking for companionship, she ended up dating a blood traitor from her own house. She even started to consider following that same path for herself, but before she was able to, Elanor was removed from school by her father. He claimed that his daughter was suffering serious emotional trauma as a result of her mother's arrest.
A month later, after undergoing considerable therapy, Elanor returned to Hogwarts. When she returned to school, she fell back on old habits of spending all of her time in the library. She was ready to accept her duties, be a good student, and repair her broken relationship with Tristan. Unfortunately, she learned that during her absence, Tristan had died--and any hopes of fixing her mistakes were gone. Now she has thrown most of her energy into being a good student and excelling on all of her upcoming O.W.L. exams. She has remained relatively social, though, chatting with her friends and peers in the Great Hall and common room. She doesn't fully understand how the world works, but she does her best to get by.
Relationships
- Denys Erickson Elanor met Denys when she returned from her leave of absence. They became fast friends, and Denys started to tutor Elanor in Charms. In January 2006, the two started dating.
- Daciana Javensworth Daciana and Elanor have known each other since early childhood. Elanor considers Daciana to be her best friend.
- Cole Foxkith Cole is another person Elanor has known since she was a young girl. The two of them have been very good friends for as long as she can remember. He is one of the few people she actually trusts.
- Rowan Foxkith Elanor often looks to Rowan for guidance, particularly when it comes to social affairs. She thinks of Rowan like a big sister.
- Aislin Castius Elanor only recently befriended Aislin, but she admires her a great deal. Elanor thinks that Aislin is the perfect role model for her--composed, studious, pretty... She also tries hard to please and impress the older girl.
- Gabriella Richards The Richards are old family friends of the Munwanes and so Elanor has known Bri for years. The two get along well.
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Character Basics
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