Post by Robbert van Houten on Aug 21, 2013 22:41:07 GMT -5
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Name:Robbert Martijn van Houten
Nickname:Rob
Age: 35
Birthday: January 8
Birthplace: Breda, Netherlands
Current Home: Hogwarts
Alma Mater: Hogwarts, Slytherin
Position at Hogwarts: Charms
Wand: Oak and unicorn tail hair, 10 1/2 inches, supple
Pet: a calico cat named Finn
Blood: Halfblood; Slytherin
Looks: Robbert has chestnut colored hair that constantly looks like it needs a trim. It's a bit shaggy, but he never lets it grow past his shoulders. His eyes are brown to match, and set slightly closer together than normal. He hair fair toned skin, but lacks freckles. His jaw is very angular, and he usually sports some sort of facial hair, though his ears are a bit big for his head. He is tall and brawny.
Personality: Robbert as a teacher is a very no nonsense type of person. While a strict teacher, he tries to make himself available and approachable. He is extremely good at his subject, and knows it. He has been known to raise his voice and take favorites. He feels that favoritism is only fair because his favorite students are the ones that really try their hardest. He himself is a very hardworking person as well, and thus encourages everyone around him to be the same way. As a person, Robbert is beyond ambitious, fiercely protective and somewhat overbearing. He has a great big heart under that strict nature, leading him to want the best for everyone. He feels as if he can give everyone another chance, and they will do better. He was not much of a prankster-- there were only a few incidents during his school years when he wanted to show off some charmwork. Miscommunication was common in his life. Robbert is still showoffy by nature, and likes impressing people. It makes him feel good to make other people happy.
Likes: His little sister, charms, January evenings, giving a good impression, being a professor
Dislikes: Embarrassment, nonsense, laziness, tardiness
Immediate Family Members:Martijn Sander van Houten (66) father, chemical engineer, Leiden University alumnus, deceased
Rosalyn Millicent Selby van Houten (63) mother, shopkeeper, Hogwarts Hufflepuff alumna
Erika Remy van Houten Angello (32) sister, curse breaker, Hogwarts Gryffindor alumna
Daisy Rosmerta Abney van Houten (35) wife, barmaid at Three Broomsticks, Hogwarts Slytherin alumna
Kaj Armin van Houten (9) son
History:
Robbert was born to a happy and very in love couple on a dark, early January night. He was born in Breda, Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Scottish mother. Robbert's parents met when Martijn's work brought him to London, and he was entranced by a mysterious shopkeeper in Tottenham Court. From the start, Robbert was a mama's boy, always doing whatever he could to please her. He didn't cry much and was a very good baby overall. His mother was stern, but loving, teaching him to be the same way from the start. His father was often busy with his work, but Rosalyn remained completely devoted to him. Robbert's mother was the center of his world until a few years later, his little sister came along. Robbert became very protective of Erika from even a young age. Both children attended Hogwarts, and Robbert quickly became known for being a Slytherin showoff. The sorting hat had taken a long time with Robbert, acknowledging his fierce loyalty and protectiveness, but ultimately deciding that his ambition to be the best would make him a great Slytherin. Robbert did not argue, though he had heard many things about Slytherin house from his mother. He tended to try to show off his amazing charm skills (he was a natural) but many times his little tricks were mistaken for pranks. When Erika came to Hogwarts, Robbert was extremely protective of her, often scaring off young suitors. He admired his younger sisters courage and ambition. Deep down, he knew that Erika could take whatever was thrown at her, boys included, but his big brother sense always won out.
In his seventh year, Robbert realized that he viewed one of his close friends as more than just a friend. She was the daughter of the Three Broomsticks barmaid, and he was absolutely head over heels in love with her. Luckily for him, Daisy Abney had been waiting for Robbert to come to his senses since his fifth year, and they became an item for the entirety of their seventh year. Robbert wasn't quite ready to leave Hogwarts and Daisy when he did, but decided to take up a job in the ministry in the misuse of muggle artifacts office. He was still dating Daisy, but Daisy insisted on remaining in Hogsmeade while Robbert wished to move to London. The pair split shortly after. Robbert's excellence in charmwork often helped the office along, but the job was not fulfilling, and he felt strangely empty. After three years at the ministry, Robbert implored Professor Marevas for a job anywhere in the castle. Three years had passed, and yet Robbert couldn't get Hogwarts (or Daisy for that matter) out of his head. Luckily for him, the charms professor had just retired from his post, and Robbert was in the perfect position to fill in. His first night, Robbert visited the Three Broomsticks, where he had heard Daisy was still working and still very single, and romantically asked for her hand in marriage. Daisy had been in the same boat as Robbert for their years apart, and immediately agreed. Robbert and Daisy were married, and after enjoying their marriage for a few years, Daisy had a son named Kaj. Robbert rose quickly in Hogwarts, first gaining the post of Head of Slytherin after just a few years of holding the position of charms professor. After 12 years of hard work, Robbert was also given the title of deputy headmaster. He was recently awarded Witch Weekley's Best Smile, something that Daisy refuses to cease teasing him for.
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