Post by Alana Teale on Apr 4, 2010 20:31:46 GMT -6
Name: Eric Matthew Monroe
D.O.B. // Age: December 19, 1981 // 28
Schooling: Insula, Graduated 1999
Current Job: Insula Transfiguration Teacher // Dorm Warden of Phi Beta Gamma
Wand: 11 ½ inches, Mahogany with a Phoenix feather
Pet: N/A
Appearance: Eric is not as tall as his cousin Zacharias is, and only stands around five-foot-nine. While his cousin is lean, Eric is thin, with slightly more angled features than his cousin’s. He has straight black hair that falls into his eyes when he doesn’t keep it back, and bright blue eyes that stand out against his black hair. He also has a creamy complexion. He is usually seen wearing darker colors, and you’ll rarely see him truly smile. He’s not a bad looking guy at all. In fact, he’s quite handsome, though his looks aren't quite as impressive as his cousin’s is, though if you can get him truly smile, you would think, Yes, he is quite handsome.
History: Eric was born to Matthew and Rinalda Monroe, two half bloods. Matthew and Jonathan, his cousin Zacharias’ father, are brothers. Eric was home schooled from the start by his mother, while his father went to work. He lived a sheltered life. When he was nine years old, his Uncle came over. As it turned out, he has left his Aunt. Eric was not sure what he thought about that. He didn’t really have an opinion, and at nine, he didn’t really understand. However, he would have an opinion after that. He was told not to like them, and given many good reasons why. So, he didn’t. He was groomed not to like his cousin or his Aunt. To be honest, Eric agreed with his parents and his Uncle. They were right in his eyes. A year later, Eric was sent his Insula letter, and was off to Insula. He chose Phi Beta Gamma Dorm, due to his ambition. He was not very popular, which suited Eric just fine.
Everything was fine, at first… However, Eric soon thought that he might be… well, homosexual. He denied it for years, quite a long time, before he finally admitted it to himself that, yes, he was gay. He was 16, nearly 17, and there was no use denying it anymore. He had no interest in women whatsoever. He was attracted to men. Eric almost felt relieved now that he’d admitted to himself, but knew that wouldn’t last. That summer, he told his parents. He knew there was no use denying it any longer. He had hoped that they would understand, but it was not to be so. His parents didn’t understand, and were furious at him for even saying that he was gay. They told him to grow up and get over it, as if it was some phase. Eric was very upset, but honestly wasn’t very surprised. Even his uncle was upset. That fall, he went back to Hogwarts for the final time.
He had dated a boy briefly in his last year, named Ben Anderson, of Alpha Theta Delta dorm. His specialty was Charms, something at which Eric failed. Eric helped him with Transfiguration, and Ben helped with him Charms. Their relationship that lasted about four months or so. Eric’s hesitation about his sexuality held them back. Eric broke it off, saying that it had nothing to do with Ben. Eric just wasn’t ready to deal with his sexuality with someone else; he had still been coming to terms with it. By the end of the year, he knew that he was not going to grow out of it, and that it was not a phase. However, instead of just telling his parents that, his more calculating side took over, and he hid it as best as he could, which to be honest, wasn’t that hard for him, and then moved out when he had the money. That’s when he told them that he was gay, and that wasn’t going to change. His parents then promptly told him that they never wanted to see him again until he was straight again. A young Eric took that to mean never.
He had excelled at Transfiguration during his time at Hogwarts. Eric had only taken four AP classes – Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, and Ancient Runes. For a long time, his job at the Researching Institute was a steady job. However, the Institute was losing funds, and Eric looked for another job, finding one at Insula as the new Transfiguration teacher. He was a harsh teacher, and some students didn’t like him, but he doesn’t care much. Three years later, he was made Dorm Warden of his former dorm – Phi Beta Gamma. He enjoys the power that wields him. He’s now going into his fifth year of teaching at Insula School of Magic.
Personality: Eric comes off as cold when you first meet him, though he’s not nearly as cold as he seems. He can be quite harsh, as well. He also tends to be guarded, and doesn't usually trust other people. This does stem from his family’s rejection of him. If you can break through the icy exterior, he’s not as bad as he seems, but doing so is not an easy task. Eric also has a tendency to be strict with people, and arrogant, especially when it comes to his specialty, Transfiguration. Due to his talent, he expects people to listen when he talks about it, but due to his age, it doesn’t often happen. He can be easily annoyed, and is not someone you want on your bad side.
D.O.B. // Age: December 19, 1981 // 28
Schooling: Insula, Graduated 1999
Current Job: Insula Transfiguration Teacher // Dorm Warden of Phi Beta Gamma
Wand: 11 ½ inches, Mahogany with a Phoenix feather
Pet: N/A
Appearance: Eric is not as tall as his cousin Zacharias is, and only stands around five-foot-nine. While his cousin is lean, Eric is thin, with slightly more angled features than his cousin’s. He has straight black hair that falls into his eyes when he doesn’t keep it back, and bright blue eyes that stand out against his black hair. He also has a creamy complexion. He is usually seen wearing darker colors, and you’ll rarely see him truly smile. He’s not a bad looking guy at all. In fact, he’s quite handsome, though his looks aren't quite as impressive as his cousin’s is, though if you can get him truly smile, you would think, Yes, he is quite handsome.
History: Eric was born to Matthew and Rinalda Monroe, two half bloods. Matthew and Jonathan, his cousin Zacharias’ father, are brothers. Eric was home schooled from the start by his mother, while his father went to work. He lived a sheltered life. When he was nine years old, his Uncle came over. As it turned out, he has left his Aunt. Eric was not sure what he thought about that. He didn’t really have an opinion, and at nine, he didn’t really understand. However, he would have an opinion after that. He was told not to like them, and given many good reasons why. So, he didn’t. He was groomed not to like his cousin or his Aunt. To be honest, Eric agreed with his parents and his Uncle. They were right in his eyes. A year later, Eric was sent his Insula letter, and was off to Insula. He chose Phi Beta Gamma Dorm, due to his ambition. He was not very popular, which suited Eric just fine.
Everything was fine, at first… However, Eric soon thought that he might be… well, homosexual. He denied it for years, quite a long time, before he finally admitted it to himself that, yes, he was gay. He was 16, nearly 17, and there was no use denying it anymore. He had no interest in women whatsoever. He was attracted to men. Eric almost felt relieved now that he’d admitted to himself, but knew that wouldn’t last. That summer, he told his parents. He knew there was no use denying it any longer. He had hoped that they would understand, but it was not to be so. His parents didn’t understand, and were furious at him for even saying that he was gay. They told him to grow up and get over it, as if it was some phase. Eric was very upset, but honestly wasn’t very surprised. Even his uncle was upset. That fall, he went back to Hogwarts for the final time.
He had dated a boy briefly in his last year, named Ben Anderson, of Alpha Theta Delta dorm. His specialty was Charms, something at which Eric failed. Eric helped him with Transfiguration, and Ben helped with him Charms. Their relationship that lasted about four months or so. Eric’s hesitation about his sexuality held them back. Eric broke it off, saying that it had nothing to do with Ben. Eric just wasn’t ready to deal with his sexuality with someone else; he had still been coming to terms with it. By the end of the year, he knew that he was not going to grow out of it, and that it was not a phase. However, instead of just telling his parents that, his more calculating side took over, and he hid it as best as he could, which to be honest, wasn’t that hard for him, and then moved out when he had the money. That’s when he told them that he was gay, and that wasn’t going to change. His parents then promptly told him that they never wanted to see him again until he was straight again. A young Eric took that to mean never.
He had excelled at Transfiguration during his time at Hogwarts. Eric had only taken four AP classes – Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, and Ancient Runes. For a long time, his job at the Researching Institute was a steady job. However, the Institute was losing funds, and Eric looked for another job, finding one at Insula as the new Transfiguration teacher. He was a harsh teacher, and some students didn’t like him, but he doesn’t care much. Three years later, he was made Dorm Warden of his former dorm – Phi Beta Gamma. He enjoys the power that wields him. He’s now going into his fifth year of teaching at Insula School of Magic.
Personality: Eric comes off as cold when you first meet him, though he’s not nearly as cold as he seems. He can be quite harsh, as well. He also tends to be guarded, and doesn't usually trust other people. This does stem from his family’s rejection of him. If you can break through the icy exterior, he’s not as bad as he seems, but doing so is not an easy task. Eric also has a tendency to be strict with people, and arrogant, especially when it comes to his specialty, Transfiguration. Due to his talent, he expects people to listen when he talks about it, but due to his age, it doesn’t often happen. He can be easily annoyed, and is not someone you want on your bad side.