x❦xROBINxxxNOVAxxxWINCHESTERx❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxx❦BASICS❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
NICKNAMES Nebula, Meixiang
GENDER genderfluid (they/ them or xe/xem/xer pronouns)
SEXUAL ORIENTATION unsure
AGE 15
BIRTHDAY December 30th, 2043 -- Capricorn
LANGUAGES English, British Sign Language. Basic Chinese Taiwanese, Bangla, Irish Gaelic and bits and pieces in bunch of other languages.
BLOOD STATUS pureblood
WAND hornbeam wood and chimera scale, 11 inches, slightly springy. Dark, charred wood. Carved handle and angular spiral shaft. [x]
FACECLAIM Xingqiu (Genshin Impact) + any other anime pics
Blue hair, light blue-brown eyes
HEIGHT 5'6” (168 cm)
WEIGHT 142 lbs (64 kg)
APPEARANCE pierced ears
xxx❦SCHOOL AND CAREER❧xxxxxxxxxxxx
ATTENDING Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
YEAR fifth
HOUSE Ravenclaw
CLUBS
■ Herbology Club
■ Language Club
■ Quidditch hype pal (4+), reserve (yr 1-3)
BEST SUBJECTS
■ Herbology
■ Arithmancy
■ Wizard Law
WORST SUBJECTS
■ Potions
■ Cursebreaking
■ Divination
DREAM JOB Philanthropist probably. Foundation Manager.
xxx❦PERSONALITY❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
METACOGNITIVE Robin generally gives xer full focus to whatever is in front of xem and whatever goal xe has set for xemself. Much of xer young education was in metacognition, self-management, psychology, alongside basic studies of arithmetic, systems thinking, and magic, so while xe has a scattered knowledge of magical and muggle fundamental skills, xe is particularly good with setting and following up on goals and managing xemself. The last year has been a test xer abilities and Robin feels both more confident in xer abilities and more helpless than ever.
RESTLESS Robin’s guiding memory is a fortune that there will be a disaster in xer family that xe will have to stop. Learning about everyone in xer extended family translated to learning about the world and helping everyone in it-- this was supposed to build up to this one destiny. Before the massacre that killed xer family in December 2054, Robin tended to worry constantly that xe wouldn't measure up or be able to do anything. In the year since, Robin has been restlessly working to support Wren in managing the Foundation and in comforting all xer siblings and remaining family, while trying to understand what "world at large" means and how to help this massive, ambiguous world. Xe worries that xe won't be able to continue to do so while at Hogwarts; nevertheless, xe has made a possibly unkeepable promise of trying not to worry overmuch.
PRAGMATIC Per xer family’s motto, for knowledge and wisdom, much of Robin’s modus operandi is supporting learning and self-improvement. Robin has a very practical mindset: xe is mostly concerned with practical, actionable information-something to help improve lives--all lives. Robin, more than anyone else in xer remaining family, is dedicated to service projects and ensuring that their donations actually help. Idealism is all well and good, but Robin cares about actual work and actual help getting done. Once that is known, xe wants the most efficient and effective means possible: whether that be pitching to wealthy donors, directly handing out necessities to disadvantaged groups, or simply sitting down to be an open ear.
OPEN-MINDED Robin’s open-mindedness comes primarily from spending entire years abroad or travelling with extended family, exploring the world, learning what and who is out there and how to help them, if needed. Although xe will always find xer own angle to enjoy, Robin is more dedicated to learning about the hobbies and interests of others. Even though xe feels disconnected, xe tries to communicate straightforwardly and openly, and expects the same from others.
DISCONNECTED Robin’s considers xer darkest secret to be that no matter where xe is, xe feels like the odd one out. Perhaps it’s because of xer obsession with a fortune, or fluctuating gender identity, or blue hair, or just constantly travelling. Robin doesn't feel unloved, just...somehow foreign. The last year has only hammered this feeling in more: xe is a young child playing leader of a family and charity, holding xemself together when xer siblings aren't. Despite this feeling of disconnection, xe has a deep compassion and concern for family and the wider world.
❦❧HOBBIES
■ Traveling-- seeing new sights, collecting souvenirs, hanging out and getting to know new people (usually xer own family)
■ Reading nonfiction -- biographies, how-to/ for dummies books
■ Gardening
❦LIKES
■ Schedules, spreadsheets, and detailed itineraries with clear instructions
■ Fruit drinks and sweets
■ Pretty stationary
■ Books with adventure (and just a bit of the aesthetic)
■ Cool watches and timepieces
❧DISLIKES
■ Waiting/ Gaps in xer schedule-- Every moment must be dedicated, even if that something is meditation or sleeping
■ People who aren't organized and don't plan
■ Indecision, hypotheticals and meandering questions
■ Walking. It takes forever
■ Clutter
❦STRENGTHS
■ High metacognition-- xe knows how xe learns and is curious and open-minded about things.
■ Always trying to help out
❧WEAKNESSES
■ Single-mindedly obsessed with a fortune from when xe was six.
■ Disconnected and unable to relax.
❦DREAMS
■ Ending poverty.
■ Falling in love--a perfect, beautiful romance, an equal partner who will love and accept xem, who will travel and help and raise a family with xem, someone who xe will feel connected to-- Someone who will save xem from xer own insecurities.
❧FEARS
■ Failing something or someone xe is responsible for.
■ That xe will never fit in. Xe fears never feeling connected to people, and never feeling part of a group.
xxx❦BACKSTORY❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
❦❧EARLY CHILDHOOD Robin Nova Winchester’s first significant memory was at age six, hanging out with xer brother, Wren, at his favorite fortune shop. The fortune teller, a seer, told xem that there was a disaster in xer family’s future, and it would be up to xem to pull the family together again. Robin took that fortune very seriously, and it has guided xer worldview: xe did xer best to learn about everyone in xer family, how to comfort and motivate them, their hobbies and interests. Xe spent much of xer extracurricular time not on what xe particularly wanted to do, but studying xer parents’ philosophy of giving and learning logistics for the Winchester Foundation.
Robin was homeschooled at the Library under xer grandfather’s tutelage. Xe didn’t have clear interests at the beginning, but took keenly to lessons, particularly in numbers, socializing and self-aware studying. Robin later developed an interest in travelling: xe spent six months with August’s uncle in Scarborough, visited Bangladesh for a few weeks, and such trips. At the age of 9, at xer request, Robin spent a year in Taiwan to live and study. Throughout this, xer only constant friend was Zuriel, xer pet anatase rock. Found during a hike in the Alps with a distant American cousin, Zuriel was an ideal pet--small, quiet, and travel-friendly, but beautiful and comforting.
Aside from the ominous portent of xer future and character, Robin was blessed with security and opportunity in xer childhood. Between Wren the Cranky Heir, Sparrow the Loud Dramatic One, and Phoebe the Adorable Baby, unproblematic and understanding Robin simply faded into the background. Xe was met with support and affection when xe requested space to explore xer gender more fluidly, and xe never lacked for funds to travel--still, it was sometimes lonely. Xe made friends quickly when Flick Knapp, also questioning their gender, was unofficially adopted. Otherwise, Robin's friends were mostly xer siblings, xer siblings' friends, and xer family.
In December 2054, the Winchester Estate was attacked, killing most of xer family and destroying the estate. Robin later found that xe, along with the kids, had bumped into Awstin Tittensor, the apparent culprit, just outside. After the massacre Robin pushed xer personal grief aside, supporting xer family in getting back on xer feet. Xe worked closely with Mrs. Salazar, who ran the everyday logistics of the Foundation.
❦❧SCHOOL YEARS
❦FIRST YEAR As September 2055 neared, Wren's apparent amusement with the Massacre settled, and he asked Robin to not worry overmuch, and focus on xer education. Even though Robin wasn't sure xe would be able to keep the promise, xe agreed to try. Xe was sorted into Ravenclaw, where xe found xemself rooming with Willem Tittensor, cousin to Awstin Tittensor. After a few awkward months, the two started an amicable friendship . They reaffirmed their friendship after Lem was traumatized by his father's murder over Winter break. In March, Sparrow slit her wrists in an attempted suicide. She got better with therapy and counselling, but Robin couldn't help but feel like xe had failed--being uselessly far was also a form of failure, wasn't it?
❧SECOND YEAR went smoothly at first-- classses, clubs, and reading-- Lem got xem into Lord of the Rings and xe spent many a night diving into the lore of the world. Wren and Nim also got engaged in Autumn of 2056.
❦THIRD YEAR, meant electives--and a conversation with Nim illuminating his experiences in the electives. This year Robin admitted to xer Quidditch captain that xe didn't particularly enjoy playing Quidditch so much as being there with the team: Captain Flora Helen subsequently declared xe was removed from the team and instead assigned the role of "hype pal", which Robin took to mean making sure everyone had water and towels and the stands had plenty of flags come game time. Over Spring Break, Nimbus and Wren got married and adopted Ambrose. Later in May, Sparrow had her first child--a half goblin named Quark. Robin invited Lem to spend the early part of the summer with xem at the Estate, while his mom's trial was ongoing. They kept in close contact over the latter half, especially after Lem witnessed another tragedy at Wool's.
❧FOURTH YEAR started a series of changes that made Robin extraordinarily uncomfortable with xer body. Xe and Lem supported each other through their respective struggles. In Spring, xe happened to be there when Milan Wellbelove fell down the Grand Staircase. They talked in the Hospital Wing afterwards, developing a mutual understanding if not a friendship.
❦❧POST-GRADUATION ###
xxx❦RELATIONSHIPS❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
FAMILY
■ Parents: Eliana Zeshu Winchester, nee Li, Foundation manager (squib); Cohen Wincheter, Unspeakable in the Time Chamber of the Department of Mysteries (pureblood)
■ Grandparents: Anthony Jacobson, librarian (pureblood); Sparrow Winchester, Unspeakable in the Thought Chamber of the Department of Mysteries (pureblood)
■ Sibling/ Father figures: Wren Winchester and Nimbus Siddall
■ Siblings: Sparrow Winchester II, Flick Knapp, Phoebe Winchester, Varenia Aella Siddall, Ambrose Orren, Winchester-Siddall
■ First Cousins + in laws Sonora Lane, cursebreaker; Jonah Lane, magizoologist; August Li, Professor of Wizard Law and staff member of the International Confederation of Wizards; Rhea Lane-Li
■ Neices and Nephews: Violet, Luna, and Kaelin Lane; Elian Jun and Maris Li,
■ House elves: Hobby and Piper
■ Pet: Zuriel (xer anatase rock)
FRIENDS
■ Best Friend: Willem Tittensor
■ Milan Wellbelove
■ Annalise Watson
■ Victoria Lorelei Salazar, Winchester Foundation manager.
■ Aspen Hill, the pretty girl with the flowers in her hair; xer childhood crush.
■ Wren and Sparrow's friends, Grandparents friends? Other rocks? The pear tree in the backyard.
xxx❦BASICS❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
NICKNAMES Nebula, Meixiang
GENDER genderfluid (they/ them or xe/xem/xer pronouns)
SEXUAL ORIENTATION unsure
AGE 15
BIRTHDAY December 30th, 2043 -- Capricorn
LANGUAGES English, British Sign Language. Basic Chinese Taiwanese, Bangla, Irish Gaelic and bits and pieces in bunch of other languages.
BLOOD STATUS pureblood
WAND hornbeam wood and chimera scale, 11 inches, slightly springy. Dark, charred wood. Carved handle and angular spiral shaft. [x]
PATRONUS occamy (not learned yet)
FACECLAIM Xingqiu (Genshin Impact) + any other anime pics
Blue hair, light blue-brown eyes
HEIGHT 5'6” (168 cm)
WEIGHT 142 lbs (64 kg)
APPEARANCE pierced ears
xxx❦SCHOOL AND CAREER❧xxxxxxxxxxxx
ATTENDING Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
YEAR fifth
HOUSE Ravenclaw
CLUBS
■ Herbology Club
■ Language Club
■ Quidditch hype pal (4+), reserve (yr 1-3)
BEST SUBJECTS
■ Herbology
■ Arithmancy
■ Wizard Law
WORST SUBJECTS
■ Potions
■ Cursebreaking
■ Divination
DREAM JOB Philanthropist probably. Foundation Manager.
xxx❦PERSONALITY❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
METACOGNITIVE Robin generally gives xer full focus to whatever is in front of xem and whatever goal xe has set for xemself. Much of xer young education was in metacognition, self-management, psychology, alongside basic studies of arithmetic, systems thinking, and magic, so while xe has a scattered knowledge of magical and muggle fundamental skills, xe is particularly good with setting and following up on goals and managing xemself. The last year has been a test xer abilities and Robin feels both more confident in xer abilities and more helpless than ever.
RESTLESS Robin’s guiding memory is a fortune that there will be a disaster in xer family that xe will have to stop. Learning about everyone in xer extended family translated to learning about the world and helping everyone in it-- this was supposed to build up to this one destiny. Before the massacre that killed xer family in December 2054, Robin tended to worry constantly that xe wouldn't measure up or be able to do anything. In the year since, Robin has been restlessly working to support Wren in managing the Foundation and in comforting all xer siblings and remaining family, while trying to understand what "world at large" means and how to help this massive, ambiguous world. Xe worries that xe won't be able to continue to do so while at Hogwarts; nevertheless, xe has made a possibly unkeepable promise of trying not to worry overmuch.
PRAGMATIC Per xer family’s motto, for knowledge and wisdom, much of Robin’s modus operandi is supporting learning and self-improvement. Robin has a very practical mindset: xe is mostly concerned with practical, actionable information-something to help improve lives--all lives. Robin, more than anyone else in xer remaining family, is dedicated to service projects and ensuring that their donations actually help. Idealism is all well and good, but Robin cares about actual work and actual help getting done. Once that is known, xe wants the most efficient and effective means possible: whether that be pitching to wealthy donors, directly handing out necessities to disadvantaged groups, or simply sitting down to be an open ear.
OPEN-MINDED Robin’s open-mindedness comes primarily from spending entire years abroad or travelling with extended family, exploring the world, learning what and who is out there and how to help them, if needed. Although xe will always find xer own angle to enjoy, Robin is more dedicated to learning about the hobbies and interests of others. Even though xe feels disconnected, xe tries to communicate straightforwardly and openly, and expects the same from others.
DISCONNECTED Robin’s considers xer darkest secret to be that no matter where xe is, xe feels like the odd one out. Perhaps it’s because of xer obsession with a fortune, or fluctuating gender identity, or blue hair, or just constantly travelling. Robin doesn't feel unloved, just...somehow foreign. The last year has only hammered this feeling in more: xe is a young child playing leader of a family and charity, holding xemself together when xer siblings aren't. Despite this feeling of disconnection, xe has a deep compassion and concern for family and the wider world.
❦❧HOBBIES
■ Traveling-- seeing new sights, collecting souvenirs, hanging out and getting to know new people (usually xer own family)
■ Reading nonfiction -- biographies, how-to/ for dummies books
■ Gardening
❦LIKES
■ Schedules, spreadsheets, and detailed itineraries with clear instructions
■ Fruit drinks and sweets
■ Pretty stationary
■ Books with adventure (and just a bit of the aesthetic)
■ Cool watches and timepieces
❧DISLIKES
■ Waiting/ Gaps in xer schedule-- Every moment must be dedicated, even if that something is meditation or sleeping
■ People who aren't organized and don't plan
■ Indecision, hypotheticals and meandering questions
■ Walking. It takes forever
■ Clutter
❦STRENGTHS
■ High metacognition-- xe knows how xe learns and is curious and open-minded about things.
■ Always trying to help out
❧WEAKNESSES
■ Single-mindedly obsessed with a fortune from when xe was six.
■ Disconnected and unable to relax.
❦DREAMS
■ Ending poverty.
■ Falling in love--a perfect, beautiful romance, an equal partner who will love and accept xem, who will travel and help and raise a family with xem, someone who xe will feel connected to-- Someone who will save xem from xer own insecurities.
❧FEARS
■ Failing something or someone xe is responsible for.
■ That xe will never fit in. Xe fears never feeling connected to people, and never feeling part of a group.
xxx❦BACKSTORY❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
❦❧EARLY CHILDHOOD Robin Nova Winchester’s first significant memory was at age six, hanging out with xer brother, Wren, at his favorite fortune shop. The fortune teller, a seer, told xem that there was a disaster in xer family’s future, and it would be up to xem to pull the family together again. Robin took that fortune very seriously, and it has guided xer worldview: xe did xer best to learn about everyone in xer family, how to comfort and motivate them, their hobbies and interests. Xe spent much of xer extracurricular time not on what xe particularly wanted to do, but studying xer parents’ philosophy of giving and learning logistics for the Winchester Foundation.
Robin was homeschooled at the Library under xer grandfather’s tutelage. Xe didn’t have clear interests at the beginning, but took keenly to lessons, particularly in numbers, socializing and self-aware studying. Robin later developed an interest in travelling: xe spent six months with August’s uncle in Scarborough, visited Bangladesh for a few weeks, and such trips. At the age of 9, at xer request, Robin spent a year in Taiwan to live and study. Throughout this, xer only constant friend was Zuriel, xer pet anatase rock. Found during a hike in the Alps with a distant American cousin, Zuriel was an ideal pet--small, quiet, and travel-friendly, but beautiful and comforting.
Aside from the ominous portent of xer future and character, Robin was blessed with security and opportunity in xer childhood. Between Wren the Cranky Heir, Sparrow the Loud Dramatic One, and Phoebe the Adorable Baby, unproblematic and understanding Robin simply faded into the background. Xe was met with support and affection when xe requested space to explore xer gender more fluidly, and xe never lacked for funds to travel--still, it was sometimes lonely. Xe made friends quickly when Flick Knapp, also questioning their gender, was unofficially adopted. Otherwise, Robin's friends were mostly xer siblings, xer siblings' friends, and xer family.
In December 2054, the Winchester Estate was attacked, killing most of xer family and destroying the estate. Robin later found that xe, along with the kids, had bumped into Awstin Tittensor, the apparent culprit, just outside. After the massacre Robin pushed xer personal grief aside, supporting xer family in getting back on xer feet. Xe worked closely with Mrs. Salazar, who ran the everyday logistics of the Foundation.
❦❧SCHOOL YEARS
❦FIRST YEAR As September 2055 neared, Wren's apparent amusement with the Massacre settled, and he asked Robin to not worry overmuch, and focus on xer education. Even though Robin wasn't sure xe would be able to keep the promise, xe agreed to try. Xe was sorted into Ravenclaw, where xe found xemself rooming with Willem Tittensor, cousin to Awstin Tittensor. After a few awkward months, the two started an amicable friendship . They reaffirmed their friendship after Lem was traumatized by his father's murder over Winter break. In March, Sparrow slit her wrists in an attempted suicide. She got better with therapy and counselling, but Robin couldn't help but feel like xe had failed--being uselessly far was also a form of failure, wasn't it?
❧SECOND YEAR went smoothly at first-- classses, clubs, and reading-- Lem got xem into Lord of the Rings and xe spent many a night diving into the lore of the world. Wren and Nim also got engaged in Autumn of 2056.
❦THIRD YEAR, meant electives--and a conversation with Nim illuminating his experiences in the electives. This year Robin admitted to xer Quidditch captain that xe didn't particularly enjoy playing Quidditch so much as being there with the team: Captain Flora Helen subsequently declared xe was removed from the team and instead assigned the role of "hype pal", which Robin took to mean making sure everyone had water and towels and the stands had plenty of flags come game time. Over Spring Break, Nimbus and Wren got married and adopted Ambrose. Later in May, Sparrow had her first child--a half goblin named Quark. Robin invited Lem to spend the early part of the summer with xem at the Estate, while his mom's trial was ongoing. They kept in close contact over the latter half, especially after Lem witnessed another tragedy at Wool's.
❧FOURTH YEAR started a series of changes that made Robin extraordinarily uncomfortable with xer body. Xe and Lem supported each other through their respective struggles. In Spring, xe happened to be there when Milan Wellbelove fell down the Grand Staircase. They talked in the Hospital Wing afterwards, developing a mutual understanding if not a friendship.
❦FIFTH YEAR Xe was excited to help the Herbology club plant the # Grove.
❧SIXTH YEAR
❦SEVENTH YEAR
❧SIXTH YEAR
❦SEVENTH YEAR
❦❧POST-GRADUATION ###
xxx❦RELATIONSHIPS❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
FAMILY
■ Parents: Eliana Zeshu Winchester, nee Li, Foundation manager (squib); Cohen Wincheter, Unspeakable in the Time Chamber of the Department of Mysteries (pureblood)
■ Grandparents: Anthony Jacobson, librarian (pureblood); Sparrow Winchester, Unspeakable in the Thought Chamber of the Department of Mysteries (pureblood)
■ Sibling/ Father figures: Wren Winchester and Nimbus Siddall
■ Siblings: Sparrow Winchester II, Flick Knapp, Phoebe Winchester, Varenia Aella Siddall, Ambrose Orren, Winchester-Siddall
■ First Cousins + in laws Sonora Lane, cursebreaker; Jonah Lane, magizoologist; August Li, Professor of Wizard Law and staff member of the International Confederation of Wizards; Rhea Lane-Li
■ Neices and Nephews: Violet, Luna, and Kaelin Lane; Elian Jun and Maris Li,
■ House elves: Hobby and Piper
■ Pet: Zuriel (xer anatase rock)
FRIENDS
■ Best Friend: Willem Tittensor
■ Milan Wellbelove
■ Annalise Watson
■ Victoria Lorelei Salazar, Winchester Foundation manager.
■ Aspen Hill, the pretty girl with the flowers in her hair; xer childhood crush.
■ Wren and Sparrow's friends, Grandparents friends? Other rocks? The pear tree in the backyard.
xxx❦UPDATES❧xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
CREATED February 2021
UPDATED 05 May 2023
UPDATES MADE
■ Yr 4 update
■ Edited fear and dream job to reflect past events.
■ Relationships list.
PENDED BY kiska [02 Feb 2022]
ACCEPTED BY (nope, didn't touch it )
RECENT UPDATES ACCEPTED BY (not touched!)
CREATED February 2021
UPDATED 05 May 2023
UPDATES MADE
■ Yr 4 update
■ Edited fear and dream job to reflect past events.
■ Relationships list.
PENDED BY kiska [02 Feb 2022]
ACCEPTED BY (nope, didn't touch it )
RECENT UPDATES ACCEPTED BY (not touched!)
