TALINTHORPE, luthan aurelius

[LUTHAN AURELIUS TALINTHORPE]

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LUTHAN AURELIUS TALINTHORPE
"AND… THAT IS SUPPOSED TO IMPRESS ME…?"


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OKAY, SO GIVE US THE BASICS !

"ER, HELLO THERE. I AM LUTHAN TALINTHORPE BUT YOU CAN JUST CALL ME LUTHAN. I HAVE BEEN WREAKING HAVOC FOR SIXTEEN YEARS AND I DON'T REALLY PLAN ON STOPPING SOON. I GRACED THIS WORLD WITH MY PRESENCE ON FEBRUARY 1. I BRANDISH A CEDAR, TWELVE INCH, DRAGON HEARTSTRING WAND, I KNOW YOU ARE JEALOUS. I AM IN THE HOUSE OF SLYTHERIN, SIXTH, AND DAMN PROUD. I WAS BORN WITH PURE BLOOD, NOT THAT IT REALLY MATTERS. SO YEAH, ARE WE DONE?"

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SORRY, NOT QUITE. SO WHAT ARE AND AREN'T YOU INTO ?

"Certainly not your incessant questioning, for one. I’m not afraid of saying that I enjoy being than others, and there is something about picking someone apart psychologically and watching them squirm that gives me a feeling of great satisfaction. I like power, to put it simply, but there are very few people who do not. I might like it a fair bit more than your typical person, but what could you possibly hope to do about it?

As a student, I suppose I must also make some mention of my favourite subject, which is undoubtedly Potions. It is an art that requires more than just simple incantation and wand-waving, and sets the idiots apart from those with brains, or, essentially, the Hufflepuffs from the others.

Now, onto the much more elaborate list of things which irk me. Anyone who with that superficial, fake, bubbly personality deserves to be hanged, and if it were not for the supervision of the staff, there are a number of students here that I would have already done that to. I intensely dislike having to waste time doing things that need not be done. And repeating myself. That is a surefire sign of stupidity, and that is something which I absolutely loathe. A lack of intelligence is unacceptable for any person who calls themselves a witch or a wizard.

On that note, let it be known that Mudbloods should not be in this institution of magical education. Their very presence stains the prestige of Hogwarts, and you can be certain that I associate with them as little as possible."

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HOW ER... INTERESTING. EVER LOOKED INTO THE MIRROR OF ERISED ?

"Now, I do believe that is an object which has long since disappeared from existence. However, I suppose I can tell you what I would see…

Myself as, not the Minister of Magic, but a position where I could easily influence his every decision. Being the actual Minister would require too much of the mundane, and I would rather invest my efforts elsewhere. However, a position where I was the, ‘shadow’ Minister, so to speak, operating behind the scenes, would be ideal. That way, I could influence the direction of the Ministry, and we could finally rid ourselves of the infestation of Mudbloods that we have to deal with in this current day and age."

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WHAT MAKES YOU SHAKE IN YOUR BOOTS ?

"It is tempting to say ‘nothing’, but that does not appear to be an option. I guard my secrets carefully, so I suggest you do not reveal them, or there will be consequences. My greatest fear would most likely be losing my wealth and status. These are things that define me, and without them, life would be very difficult indeed. I could not imagine what it would be like, to be honest, to live the life of a lowly commoner. Creatures like ogres and giants are also things I try to avoid. Bad experiences in the past have led me to develop a fear for the humanoid brutes."

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EVEN YOU HAVE TO HAVE SOME GOOD QUALITIES, RIGHT ?

"Good? How subjective a term… My defining qualities: intelligence, skill, ability to maintain an indifferent façade, charm. It is no secret that I am a person of above average intelligence. Thinking things through; and making complex analyses is something I do relatively easily. I also have an uncanny ability to read other people, which is the first step before being able to manipulate them. I have practiced for years, and I would count myself as one of the best amongst manipulators and deceivers. Anything in the intellectual realms I excel at. My lack of physical prowess matters little to me, because such things are entirely unnecessary when one has the mind to utilise magic to its fullest potential.

Another aspect of my personality that works in my favour is that I am nearly impossible to read, while at the same time reading others quite easily. It’s an acquired skill, and the result is that no matter how hard my expression is put under scrutiny, only a handful of individuals have managed to accurately tell what I was feeling. I do not display my emotions easily, proudly letting the world see my heart. Exposing your inner self to the world is merely surefire way for others to exploit what they see, and thus, I keep mine well hidden.

And of course, there is what has been described to me as a subtle charm. It would explain why manipulation of others comes so naturally to me, I suppose. This charm is not limited merely to the opposite sex; rather, both seem to be equally affected. Well, I suppose I am rather difficult to defy."

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AND IT'S QUITE OBVIOUS YOU HAVE YOUR BAD, HUH ?

"Again, an entirely subjective term. I would not count these as entirely ‘bad’ qualities, but they have been described as such by my peers. I am angered fairly easily, but as mentioned before, it is unlikely that you would ever realize it until it’s too late. There is very little outward sign of my annoyance, other than perhaps an increase in the level of sarcasm, or in some cases, I get even sweeter. That is not to say that I do not get angry, however. I hold grudges for a long time, and if someone has wronged me, they will be paid back when they least expect it, and I have many ways of making them suffer.

Arrogance is generally considered ‘bad’, but when one has been gifted as I have, there is room for some arrogance. I find conversing with lesser beings a taxing and pointless exercise, and I am not pathetic enough to keep my impressions of these people to myself. I will let them know, in one way or another, that they are nothing more than scum to me. Realising the problem is the first step to fixing it, is it not? I may come across as blunt and insensitive, but it bothers me not what those lowly people think of me. The only people whose impressions of me I worry about are those with both status and power. It is important to make all sorts of connections in this world, and I always make it a point to cement these in place as early as possible.

As you may have gathered already, I have a healthy appetite for power. It is a wonderful thing, is it not, and comes in many forms. There are two types of people in this world, those with power, and those without. And I think the fact that these two types of people also coincide with many other converses: the rich and the poor; the wizards and the Muggles; the intelligent and the unintelligent, speaks for itself. I am rather interested in the somewhat more obscure branches of magic, that people fear. These so-called ‘Dark Arts’ have a certain allure to them, and promise so much more power than their complements. I am not afraid to dip into these every now and then, as the weaker wizards and witches of our age are, nor am I above using every possible strategy at my disposal to get my way. Some look down upon this, calling it ‘underhanded’ and ‘cowardly’, but they are merely ignorant fools who fail to grasp the extents one must go to when on a quest for power."

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LET'S GET DIRTY. WHAT TURNS YOU ON ?

"What a vulgar question. If you are interested in what I look for in the opposite sex, first and foremost, they would have to be a Slytherin. No other blood will suffice, as only the purest are a part of our noble House. Appearances are also highly regarded, because in the world of the social elite, appearances mean everything, and having a wife who goes against that can be disastrous. Other than the physical aspects, I do demand someone with a reasonable head on her shoulders, someone who shares my interests in the more powerful branches of magic. As for things which disgust me, Mudbloods, obviously."

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DO YOU LOVE YOUR FAMILY ?

"Are we not all programmed to do so? But yes, I do love my family. We do not have the luxury of spending much ‘quality time’ together, but my parents and I have a decent relationship that is far from dysfunctional. My father’s position within the Ministry of Magic prevents him from spending too much time at home, and my mother holds a similar position within St. Mungo’s. Thus, it is rare to have the three of us gathered at any one time. However, Nadia, my personal attendant, fulfils the role of a family member quite well, and the relationship I share with her is close enough to what you seem to be looking for."

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WHERE YA FROM, BY THE WAY ?

"The Talinthorpe estate spans some twenty hectares, in a remote region of England. There is a small village nearby, Muggle-dominated, although there are a number of wizarding families who reside there also."

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THE DEMENTORS ARE HERE. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF ?

"My worst memory? When I was young boy, there was an unfortunate incident where I was separated from my attendants and found myself lost in the town. A family of Muggles took me in, against my wishes, and acted as though they were doing me a service by forcing me to eat with them, and to spend a night in the company of filthy blood. There is nothing I detest more than that night. When I was retrieved by the family servants, I made sure that something was done about that family. I do not know the details, but they are most certainly no longer at that place of residence, or any other place of residence, for that matter.”

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BETTER GET UP A PATRONUS. WHAT ARE YOU REMEMBERING ?

"Now this is a difficult one. I suppose my happiest memory would be the day I was presented with a wand. It was a long time ago, as my parents had already started my education long before I was old enough to attend Hogwarts."

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HI, I AM LUTH AND I AM NINETEEN YEARS OLD.
I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR THREE YEARS AND I'M NOT
QUITTING ANYTIME SOON. WELL, I GUESS I NEED TO SHOW YOU I'M THE SHIT,
SO HERE IT GOES.
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As expected, service in this infirmary was poor at best. What a shame he had to come here. After what was probably a full two minutes, someone came into the main wing, Someone who, Luthan presumed, was the new nurse. The two had never been acquainted, either within Hogwarts grounds or outside, but then again, the children of the Sangre Purus compound were rarely allowed to interact with outsiders, even Death Eaters. It was one of the reasons why Luthan had cheated his way into Hogwarts, so that he would have ample opportunity to practise his skills, on student and teacher alike. This woman would present more of a challenge than your typical Hufflepuff first year, but Luthan was ready for the task. She had obviously taken care to put on a perfect outward appearance, much like Luthan, but something gave her away. The eyes. While the makeup, even the hair had been fixed to be perfect, that slight reddening in her eyes betrayed the fact that she had just been under a moment of stress. Considering this stressful event had affected even someone who was so cold normally, perhaps the correct term would be something closer to anguish.

He listened to her outburst with a raised eyebrow. Anguish certainly seemed about right. It appeared that she was upset about something, something that was powerful enough to even a Death Eater, who was supposed to be far less vulnerable to silly emotions than a normal person. "My apologies, Madam Desmond." Though they had never met before, he had made sure to know her name well beforehand. "Personally I would not have burdened you with such a complicated task either, but, the Professor insisted." How she interpreted the word he had carefully emphasised was entirely up to her. Consider it a test to see how perceptive she really was. Was he being sarcastic or not?

Luthan allowed his chin to be lifted by the woman, pushing aside the urge to draw his own wand. If only she knew who she was dealing with. She was a Death Eater, yes, but he had been in training for the very elite of that same group all his life. She still held the weaknesses that came with being a normal human being. Even if she had tried to condition herself since she pledged her allegiance to the Dark Lord, only someone who had been educated from birth could truly cast off the shackles of emotion that humans were trapped in.

^{made by VERA SAY WHA ?! of caution 2.0!}

[• BEKI]

accepted.

Naturally, this application is fantastic.
Good ol' Luth. A little bastard to the core,
eh? Heheh. Anyway! The thing I like most
about him is the way he expresses himself;
he's a gentleman through and through, even
when the things he's saying aren't particu-
larly gentlemanly. Lovely job, my dear.