Post by Adelais V. Zercus on Jan 2, 2008 14:59:14 GMT
Name: Adelais Valerian Zercus
Age: 72
Position Wanted: Deputy Headmaster, Head of Hufflepuff House, Potions, Duelling & Herbology Professors. ((I know it may seem like a lot, but I would be more than happy to stop teaching some subjects, It's just to help the site out a little until more staff members get hired ;] ))
Personality: Adelais is a man that can make his personality accommodate anything that he wants to accomplish for the evening, or year. He is of course, very cunning, and will do almost anything to enhance his influence and power. He is also a very proud entity; and those who slight him or his family in any way, will pay almost the ultimate price. Though it is only but a whisper, he has been rumored to wipe out an entire family. It seems that his anger can be great, because so is his power. The man knows how to get what he wants, but as of late, his hardened self has softened. Since the death of his wife, Clarabelle, his love for his family has grown and slightly softened him. Though that too, may only last for awhile.
History:Adelais Valerian Zercus was born to Marius and Isolde Zercus on a most chilling November day over half a century ago. He was of course, an only child, as Marius was the type that only wanted his wife for one thing, and that was an heir. Thusly, when he had finally gotten what he wanted, she was simply there for name only: To be a symbol in his house. This of course would make quite the impression on Adelais in during his childhood. Though not the common one, instead of growing to hate his father, he began to strive to be like him; to be perfect and powerful. That is not to say, that in those early days he did not love his mother, because that would be a most untrue statement.
He spent equal times with his parents, and both would shape him, though his father made the larger impression. Always taking him along to train him in the various ways that the Wizarding Aristocracy was to act. He was often reminded that he belonged to one of the most powerful and ancient pureblood families left in Britain, and that should leave him with a great sense of pride. Though this started an early age, practically vanquishing his childhood.
Of course, this training came to an abrupt end when he turned eleven and received his letter from Hogwarts. Of course, his magical training was just as, if not more important that his trainings in the arts of the Aristocracy. Though his enjoyment of life did not cease; upon being sorted he instantly fell in love with the place. The Slytherin House was perfect for him, and he proved to be quite the little talent, especially in Potions and Transfiguration, which were reputed to be harder courses. His Hogwarts career would reflect this year, and in his third, after much begging. His father had a ring crafted for him, an elaborate silver ring with the Slytherin symbol, with a rather large and purified emerald jewel. It has always been a favored ring of his, and he wore it up until the time he succeeded his father as the Head of Zercus, and then of course, he began to wear the Signet Ring.
Unlike most, Adelais did not find the love of his life at Hogwarts, though he made friends with those that would go far in the Wizarding World. Though after his career he resumed his place by his father, going far and wide making contacts, making lucrative donations so he would have some pull in various areas. Though there was a trip to France that would forever change his life forever. For that is when he met his wife, Clarabelle. Hailing from the prosperous French House of Fawne, it was fabled that the women were part Veela. Though this did not stop him, he found her, desired her, and even became to love her as they met one another. She was quick-witted and could get past his mask…which is why, only a short few months later, the two Patriarchs Pierre and Marius set up a marriage.
Shortly after his marriage, Adelais received great and startling news all at once. His wife, Clarabelle, was pregnant with a baby, and his father was getting sicker and sicker, becoming unable to do all of his business conducting. Of course, being who he was, Marius did not mourn his own death, but imparted final wisdoms and knowledge off to his heir and son, whom would take the title of the family upon himself now. Of course, shortly after the death of his father, his first child and only daughter was born. One of the few precious gems of his family, a girl who would become one of the most clever and powerful women in the Aristocracies, Alexandrina Adonia Zercus. Who, luckily, bore the eyes of her father, and the rest of the Julian traits of the House of Zercus.
This did not halt his progress, as soon as they were able they began to travel during the summers to make contacts in foreign countries, being sure to meet with educational heads, ministerial officials of foreign countries, et cetera. During these times, he often made friends with many important figures, including of course, Allegra Chace, whom would later come to Britain and become the Senior Undersecretary to the Ministress Roswell.
Though before Roswell’s regime, Adelais and Marius had established quite a bit of influence over Forbes Adair, the Minister of Magic. The young pureblood also began to fall into the business holdings of the House of Zercus. Which ranged from a variety of things, and some internationally. Though the one he was most fascinated with was the diamond mines owned in Russia, as well as South America. The mines were of course worked by House-Elves, some wizards, and a few employed Goblins (those who were greedy enough to work for a wizard for a fine coin). That is where their wealth began and was still one of their greatest holdings; they also owned some vineyards in Italy, along with the Carrington’s, where house-elf driven wines were made. Other than that, many, like most other pureblooded families, had investments, and were in on businesses as a silent partner (unless it was going down hill) getting royalty funds and the like. Needless to say, the new Patriarch of the most noble and ancient house of Zercus knew why they were the crème de la crème of the last pureblood families. Using much of his wit and intelligence he kept all of this afloat, and even made founding in a few new things, such as the governing of Hogwarts, and various other ways to make the wealth greater. (In fact one of the latest investments was on a Herbology Mission that was certain to bring about new herbs that’d never been discovered, to be published in books…)
Then came the birth, four years after the death of Marius, and birth of Alexandrina, of his first son. Whom was rightly named, Narcissus Alban Zercus. Always a milestone, though that did not halt his business. He took Alexandrina with him to teach her the ropes, and early tutoring sessions. Unfortunately, she was destined, as were all of his children, to be slightly more grown up than other people their age. He was very elated to have a son, for that secured an heir: Not that he was a sexist in any form. But he knew that one day, Alexandrina would marry into another of the pureblooded families of power (it is well known, everyone wants to come into the influence of the Zercus.) Both were relatively intelligent as they began to grow. Always enjoying the luxuries that were afforded to them. And Adelais enjoyed that they held such status, but always making it a point to teach them how to work.
It is true, that Adelais was softer with his family than most others, though when they fell up short, he was sure to correct them: Not that they disliked him. In fact, he was quite sure it drove them to be better than he, and if he could do that, then he would secure the Zercus strength. But a father was almost secondary still to what his greatest goal was, to become more and more powerful. Which lead him to not only solidify and greaten his business holdings, but to learn many arts of magic to make him even singularly powerful.
As the days passed he began to grow more and more powerful, as his children went off to Hogwarts. Where he would subsequently go on trips with his family during the summers. Much was the same, his training, buying powerful artifacts and the like. The most notable event afterward was the marriage of his daughter to the heir of the Carrington Fortunes, Brian, when she was twenty-five years old. Two years after this however, they were invited to dine with the Medici’s in Milan. Just after the birth of his second and final child, Maximilian (Alexandrina was pregnant during this time, so refused to go to Italy, just this once). Four days after the dinner, Clarabelle died. This almost broke him if anything ever could, though through his own strength he pulled through, and systematically had the Medici family purged. One of the darkest times of his life; though his spirits did lift as he was born a grandson, Paris, through his daughter.
His stroke of misfortune ran even thicker when his eldest son, said he was leaving to go find new prospects abroad. Though he did not stop him, he was quite unsure what that might be. It did seem a bit out of character for Narcissus, whom was always ambitious, but he did not stop him nevertheless. Which left him with Maximilian, and his other pastimes, as well as business. He took on no other mistress, though some witches certainly did try to catch his eye: He was disinterested.
Roleplay Sample: Professor Adelais V. Zercus sat at his large, willow desk, tapping his eagle feather quill on the hard, aged wood, while his eyes were fixed on the clock hanging on the wall above the door. 3...2...1... The bell rang loud and clear through the stone corridors of Hogwarts, signalling the end of lunch. The low murmer of students walking through the halls to their afternoon lessons. He remembered it well. He couldn't believe that 55 years ago he had last trod the boards that these young minds were at that very moment treading. It had seemed like only yesterday that he was walking the halls with his fellow Slytherins. Now where was he? Sitting behind a desk on the 3rd Floor in the Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom... HIS Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom, awaiting a group of first years to whom he was to instruct on the different ways to hold a wand. The very thought of it enthralled him. Despite the lack of an exciting topic, This was where he wanted to be. He settled back in his armchair, picked up his mug of piping hot tea and took a small sip as the door opened and the first of his students walked in.
Questions[/u]
If you were being attacked, what would you do? Fight Back
Actually, I would prabably Run. I'm rubbish with conflict.If you saw your friend being hurt, what would you do? Get rid of whatever was hurting them and take them to the Hospital!!! Or just give them chocolate
That always seems to work.What is your favorite color? Dark Blue, Purple & Dark Green
What are your two favourite Hogwarts houses? I like them all the same, But if I had to pick two they would probably be Hufflepuff & Ravenclaw
What is your favorite food? Anything with Pasta in it!
Answer to Question in Rules: Stag
Why should you be chosen? Adelais would be a valuable addition to the staff here at Hogwarts because he has a lot of experience in different schools and can bring many new ideas into the curriculum of the school and would be able to approach the subjects with many ways of getting the information to the students. I myself should be chosen because I am a very committed person and I do not usually leave something without good reason. I will be online, usually, at least once a day, unless something else comes up, with GCSE's this year and all that Jazz. I'm an easy guy to get on with and would be overjoyed to be part of this site.
Experience (OOC and IC): I have been Rping for about 3.5 years now, on and off, so I know how things work. Adelais is a rather new addition to my collection, he has been in game for about 2 months now, but I am getting to know him better all the time
In terms of Positions, I have been Deputy Head on a few sites, none worth mentioning as all are inactive. I have headed each Hogwarts House at least once, I have taught Potions, Duelling, Transfiguration, Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, Egyptian Mythology, Crystology, Care of Magical Creatures, Astrology & Divination on MANY RPG sites over the years, so I know quite a bit I have recently began teaching Care of Magical Creatures (http://z15.invisionfree.com/Hogwarts_3000/index.php?act=idx) & Herbology (http://theslytherindorms.com/rp/default.asp)[/size]
