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 Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:07 pm
Hey, there.  Raphael "Raph" Dominic Starkupdated thread - July 29, 2008 * to-do;
- re-do Raph's persona
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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:16 pm
 [behind the smugness] Redina [the smug] Raphael || Dominic || Stark [just call him] Raphael, Raph, Stark [don’t ever call him] Dominic, Dom, Starkers [people say he’s] the usual flirt, egotistical, one who only talks to others for benefits, an outward show of happiness, a ticking time bomb ready to explode [but he thinks he’s] a secretive soul-searcher, more caring than he thinks himself to be, but knows he does have a short temper [“I know I’m] a guy” [and he likey] the ladies [Hogwarts house] Slytherin [date of birth] May 25th [zodiac] Gemini [age] fifteen [year at hogwarts] fifth [parentals] Abigail and Brandon Stark [bloodline] Pureblood [wand] eleven [inches long, made of] hawthorn [wood, with a core of] hippogriff talon  [the silvery thing is] a fox [pet]an owl [named] Alma – “she’s a girl. And I like her name.” [quidditch] no. “I don’t really need it – I’m certainly lean enough.” [the look] Raphael may be the most distinct-looking from his whole family. He stands somewhat in the middle of the group photo, near the back because he’s 5’10”, almost as tall as his older brothers. Though he weighs around a hundred and forty pounds, he’s skinnier than even his most light weighted sister. He also plays out in the sun more than his siblings want to, making him a bit darker than them with their fair skin. With all these differences, it’s rather hard to tell if he belongs with his family at all.
The only similarities he has with the Starks is his choppy, medium, dark brown hair and shape of honey brown eyes, almost like almonds, both something they all got from their mother, Abigail. Raphael has quite thick bushy eyebrows above those eyes, the only thing he got from his father, Brandon. The straight angle of his nose and oval shape of his face must be something from his grandparents; they always told him that he was the closest thing to a photograph of Grandpa Gabe, a close relative of his.
His clothing style is something his family disapproves of. It’s a mismatch of different colors of jackets, sweatshirts, shirts, pants, shoes – everything you can imagine. Though his family does fit all occasions, Raphael is the continual one dressing in his own “approach,” so his mother calls it. He knows that they disapprove of it, and quite frankly, he enjoys it. From his hair to his clothes, from the different appearance he has to the unusual things he pursues, he’s looks nothing like his family. [the missing love story] Raphael Dominic Stark was born May 25th, 1975 into the ever-prestigious wizarding pureblood family of the Starks. His family may be like the other bigheaded purebloods, constantly placing themselves in Slytherin, proving themselves more honorable than others – and he won’t deny the fact, it’s really something he does. For the last fifteen years, and many more to come, his family has developed the young wizard to become the common stereotypical Slytherin: just another self-important young wizard with a dark future.
But there are times that he wishes that won’t happen. No, no, he hasn’t denied it. He does love the feeling of degrading others. The rush of knowing that he’s better than everyone else at every stupid party he hast to attend for his family, the fountain of comments and gestures given to him just because of his blood – he enjoys it. But there leaves a tiny part in him, way in the back, never to come out at times, that wonders what would happen if his blood wasn’t that way.
Of course, he told that voice to shut the hell up. Life is great! He tells himself. For the past fifteen years, he’s done nothing but be showered with rewards for nothing he’s done but received for his blood and the constant bonds his family has with other higher families. He grew up a spoiled brat, having much older siblings. They had attended Hogwarts long before he had, but he didn’t care if they left something there for him. He didn’t care about his family at all. That is, unless they gave him something to do.
Whenever he walked through the vast Stark mansion, he would always see the same thing: a couple. Both his own mother and father, still in a constant honeymoon phase, whispering sweet nothings to each other, he would see it crossing some corner. One of his sisters, Katherine, was always with her boyfriend, holding hands as they walked to their library. Surely, a ten-year-old wouldn’t notice this, right? But it was insanity having to see it every day. Bodies held together, hands intertwined with each other – what was so appealing to them that made them…smile that way? He never smiled that way. Raphael wondered and wondered, never asking. What would they say to him? “Oh, you’re just a child, Raphael,” is what he guessed. And plus, he had a reputation to keep. He needn’t concern himself with love and fancies…
Maybe the only one who really understood him, and the only one who knows of his secret, is Grandpa Gabe. Gabriel Stark was Raphael’s maternal grandfather, a wise old man who didn’t really care about blood despite his own children’s ways. He stayed in Stark mansion with his family, always sitting in his wheelchair and wandering the mansion many times. Even as Raphael stayed silent of his curiosity, Grandpa Gabe knew that he had to reach out to his grandson somehow. Eventually after all the questions, and after a long string of “get away”s and “leave me alone”s, Raphael finally gave in. His grandfather didn’t laugh like he thought his other family would. Every day, Raphael would meet up with Grandpa Gabe, just to talk about simple things, conversations he couldn’t have with the other members of his family. But all soon enough, it was taken away. The last words Raphael remembered he said was, “you’ll find her. One day, like I did your Grandma Cathy.” The next thing he knew, his mother told him Grandpa Gabe had died in his bed, due to old age.
At the age of ten, Raphael changed back into the same child his parents taught his older siblings to be. But there was a change, not that noticeable, but still – a change. His parents had noticed this, but shrugged it off. He’ll still be the same old Raphael. But he knew that he could never talk with anyone like that again. No one would ever be like his Grandpa Gabe, and he wouldn’t’ let the loss of him break him apart, despite his search of the reason that the couples of his family constantly smiled like that, looking so happy with their special loved one…
But it ripped him to pieces. Just as he did his Hogwarts letter (though a replacement was sent again). “I don’t want to go to that stupid school!” he had shouted at his parents. But he knew he had no choice, he had to go. Another Stark had to appease other families’ children, and it would be just plain embarrassing if he wasn’t accepted. For him to complete another Stark path at Hogwarts was a plan made before he was even born. Though, that wasn’t why Raphael’s fingers shred the letter to pieces.
Other students, other children his age and older, will be at Hogwarts. Out of all the parties he’s been at, he hasn’t met a girl that he would want to cherish like his parents or siblings did. Though, at a young age, who would? Rhetorical question. What if he never found her? Even at Hogwarts, a large school filled with different sorts of witches, even Muggle-borns…He shuddered at the thought that maybe his own love one day may not even be acceptable for his own parents. Though who cares what they’ll think once he found his own love?
Despite his fears, Raphael kept on his proud appearance, being as high and mighty as he can be, either with boy or girl. Especially the girls. But who cares about other students? Who cares about finding “that one person”? But after four years at Hogwarts, he has to admit – he does care. [the somebody] The first big eyeful of Raphael you’ll see is his puffed-up attitude and the always pleased smile on his face. Even through his walk and posture, he acts as if he owns the place. He constantly thinks himself better than others, a trait been taught by his very own family. Unless you’re someone he knows, he won’t even think of talking to you unless you’ve got something to offer. Raphael’s egotistical ways often teach him that to get the best of things, interact with those that give the most “benefit.” He’s just that selfish, overconfident Slytherin that you must hate and love.
But there’s much more to him than that. Although he loves his “elegant” life, he also hates it. Though only fractionally. Even after all the “rewards” and prizes he gets because of his blood, family, and all their rich connections, there’s just a bit of him that wishes to know how it is to be…normal. But just as immediately as the thought comes, ever so quickly it will leave the other end of his train of thought. This side, this reflective on life side, is something very deeply hidden beneath Raphael.
Other than dealing with his home life, he’s quite the flirt at Hogwarts. Though he doesn’t care about blood as much as his family does, he wouldn’t dare try to pull in a Muggle-born, though one exception would be if that certain girl will catch his eye. Most often, though, he plays around with girls in “his” range, treating them as he’s seen others treat their lovers and anything in between.
Though he is the playboy, he’s rather sensitive on issues of love. When he is asked of girlfriends, he shies away from the conversation. Girlfriend, loved one, soul mate –it’s all the same to him. These words send him into spirals of confusion, and when that happens, he often runs in one direction and doesn’t stop until he hits something. This is the reason he flirts, though no one knows – he does it to run away.
Besides the proud attitude of his, he’s a real cheery guy. He likes to talk about what’s in and what’s going on, and, though he doesn’t do it directly, ask how you’re doing. Even though he doesn’t see it, he’s more caring than he gives himself credit for. Sometimes that little voice tells him he’s disgusted with himself, which sometimes makes him degrade himself at how low he’s become. Then again, his bi-polar-ish mind attack and change the subject.
As annoying as his family thinks it is, he can sing and dance. The Starks don’t really approve of this, only wanting to excel in magic and profits. So what if Raphael can dance or that he has talent? That kind of rubbish won’t work in the Wizarding world. But he doesn’t care, as usual. He plays guitar, but his sister buried it in the backyard a few months ago, so he’s grown accustomed to singing to his piano (that’s something his mother loves, and surely, Katherine can’t murder that) at home. And talking about even stranger things that annoy his family, he wears clothes way past his era. His family doesn’t know what just he’s thinking, but he loves his own style, enjoying the feeling of annoying them.
But something rather obvious is his anger. Say one thing to ignite that readied flame in his head, be it an insult, a challenge of sorts; he’ll be ready to take you on. He’s often not that angry, constant smile on his face, but there have been incidents when this Stark has exploded in public. He has thrown punches before rather than spells, not depending on magic. This is one thing you should definitely avoid from Raphael, unless you want to wake up next to Madam Pomfrey three hours later. [likes]
Running around Hogwarts grounds
Doing crazy things
Messing with people
Flirting with girls
Reading comics
Dancing and singing
Annoying his family
Hogsmeade
Alma, his owl [dislikes]
Thinking about true love
Remembering Grandpa Gabe
Breaking down in public/other’s eyes
His own anger level
People who degrade/challenge him
Katherine Stark
Boring people [just a side note] Though this wizard has flirted with as many witches as he can, he has to admit – he’s never been in love with another girl. He doesn’t like to talk about it, but it’s one of the continuous irritating topics in his head.
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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:15 pm
 "Kodak Moments, Anyone?"The PassionRaphael's Crush on You
Crush on Raphael
Future Girlfriend
Shameless Flirting The FriendshipBest Friends
Practically Family
Just Friends
Childhood Friend
Acquaintances The DislikeRocky Relationship
Jealous of Raphael
Secret Hatred
Using Raphael [size=9][b]Name:[/b] [color=YOURCOLOR] [/color]
[b]Year:[/b]
[b]Relationship:[/b] (list the different types)
[b]What you think of Raphael:[/b] (1st person, please)
[b]History, if any:[/b]
[b]Plot ideas:[/b]
[b]House:[/b][/size] PM; please.
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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:59 pm
"Let Those Feelings Out!"  XXX Name: Ophelia Ozma
Year:
Relationship: Shameless Flirting
What you think of Raphael: "He's really hot for a Slytherin. Its riddiculous. But that goes to show you shouldn't judge someone by their house, I guess. I'd date him."
History, if any: "I met him once. Maybe twice. I can't quite remember. I was mesmorized by his face. Its a very pretty face . . ."
Plot ideas: ;] None, really.
House: RavenclawName: Maddox Kingsley
Year: 7
Relationship: Secret Hatred
What you think of Raphael: "Oi. That guy has quite a fuse on him, don't he? I can't even stand him. He's a Slytherin, too. That sure doesn't help."
History, if any: None, really. He's seen him around.
Plot ideas: Nada. Never have any, being honest. xD
House: RavenclawName: Masika Sabah Het-Heru
Year: 6
Relationship: "Secret" Hatred.
What you think of Raphael: "Raphael is a pig. Flirt, flirt, flirt. Yuck. He's also not very good looking either. He's the epitomy of everything I hate in a man...er...person."
History, if any: She's watched him, She maybe thought he was cute for a while, then learned how he was.
Plot ideas: *shrug*
House: RavenclawName: Zaidin
Year: 7
Relationship: Rocky Relationship.
What you think of Raphael: "We're not cool, but we're not raging wildfires ready to kill. We're just kind of... 'eh'. It's not a big deal, he can be decent once in a blue moon."
History, if any: A conversation, like a 'so that's how this works...' 'uh, yeah. dumb-a**'
Plot ideas: Hm? idk.
House: Ravenclaw Name: Mary Regina Perison
Year: 4
Relationship: Rocky Relationship.
What you think of Raphael: "Um, hi. Shut up please. I've seen him, never actually held any sort of conversation or given him the time of day. I'd rather not deal with a guy who thinks of women as objects."
History, if any: None really. :
Plot ideas: Something angsty. Mary's my angst magnet. :]
House: Hufflepuff Name: Olivia Renee Zsarcaspian
Year: 4th year
Relationship: “crush” on Raphael (yes, something very unlikely of Olivia. She won’t even call it a crush. She refuses to believe it, even) and mutual friends. Maybe use.
What you think of Raphael: “-grits teeth- Oh, you mean Starky? Of course I know him. That boy thinks the words ‘shut up” means “come back and make me go to a place called crazy, again”. Idiot. I’m surprised I even keep him around. Then again, even if I tried to get rid of him, it’d only mean that we’d get closer because he takes everything I say the opposite. Sure, we were kind of friends, and he’s friends with Aidan, and once in a awhile, we have a very pleasant conversation. But then he gets too close and his flirting it very obvious. That’s when I shove him off and tell him to get away before I threaten his life… again. It’s a bit of a cycle. Plus, I get a lot of jealousy from girls Margaret because I’m a little “special”. It’s kind of amusing, really. But… I rarely ever like another human being in a romantic way. I don’t even think it has even occurred to me… the whole… ugh, do I have to say it? Alright. I won’t. But… whenever I see Raphael, it’s… weird.”
History, if any: Olivia met Raphael in her 1st year, and has spent the rest of her years with him buzzing around. Of course she thought he was extremely annoying at first, but once she got past his obnoxious flirting and arrogant attitude, she almost enjoyed his company. They became friends, but Olivia, though she denies it to herself and she hasn‘t even realized it, has a bit of hope in the back of her mind it’ll become more than just the strange, rocky friendship they share.
Plot ideas: I definitely love oliviaxraphael. I’m pretty sure they’ll get together, but not without Olivia giving a fight to his flirtations. But I’m thinking, that maybe, on some rare occasion when she’s actually happy, he can sweetly flirt with her, soft, but with a bit of edge, and that may get her thoughts jogged that she actually kind of wants him, too. ((And since he loves to sing)) HINT: she loves soft music, and also a music box playing or soft opera. Those are her favorite sounds. If he can figure that out, he may have her. Plus. Maybe, she’ll say something that might be an attempt to flirt with him. ;D And that’s a lot coming from Olivia.
House: SlytherinName: Zaccheus Dane
Year: 3
Relationship: Aquaintances and (Not So) Secret Hatred
What you think of Raphael: "He is an idiot of the highest grade. Obviously, someone forgot to spay and neuter their pets."
History, if any: They're in the same house, but Zacch pretty much does his best to keep away from him. As he's already expressed to Aidan, such shameless flirting just disgusts him.
Plot ideas: Nothing much.
House: SlytherinName: Melanie Nicole Parks
Year: 4th year
Relationship: Good Friends, Possibly Pretty Good Friends
What you think of Raphael: "Yea, I know Raph! We're actually pretty good friends. Well not in the "confinding in you" sort of friends, but more like the "hey we get along with each other and sometimes hang out" sort of friends. He's really cute but I don't feel any sort of romantic feelings towards him. He flirts with me sometimes but it's for his entertainment really since it kind of bugs me that he flirts with me just like every other girl he thinks is good looking. I just wish that he'd be more considerate I guess. Sometimes I feel as though I want to change him, to show him that even though flirting is fun, it can seriously hurt someone if things end up badly. And sooner or later that person might be him. But yea, getting off of that subject I like Raph. He's normally nice to me so I like him a lot. As a friend that is. Just a friend, yea."
History, if any: Melanie met Raph in her first year at hogwarts. They didn't have too much in common expect for their blood status and the fact that they were both placed in slytherin. Over the years they've grown to actually become friends with Raph's occasional flirts with Melanie. If Melanie's in the mood (but normally she isn't) she'd sometimes flirt back.
Plot ideas: Well, I ran out of ideas, what do you think?
House:SlytherinName: Lyra Winner
Year: 4
Relationship:Just Friends
What you think of Raphael: "We get on quite well. He likes to flirt with girls. I do too. "
History, if any: "He's a year older than I am. I sat with him in the great hall my first year. I think he hit on me. I wasn't paying attention. That Mary Perison had caught my attention."
Plot ideas: Actual speaking. ;]
House: SlytherinName: Junko Keiko Saehara
Year: 5
Relationship: Just Friends. Really.
What you think of Raphael: "Raphael. He's like my own Teenage Mutant Hero Turtle ((that's what they were called in the UK long long ago)). He's funny and a bit of a trouble maker, even if he doesn't mean to be. I know he's gotta be a big ol' softie in there. He's just being stubborn. He's cool though, but sometimes he can go too far and I just want to punch him in the face. But he's cool. Really."
History, if any: They're same house and same year so they have to be on okay terms?
Plot ideas: Hell if I know. D:
House: Slytherin.Name: Amanda Juliette Lilliquist
Year: 7
Relationship: Just Friends. A bit of a Rocky Relationship.
What you think of Raphael: "He's um... well, uh... how can I put this nicely? He can be the biggest pain in the a** if you give him the chance. He needs a chill pill, definitely. He can be a real nice guy, but whoa buddy, take it easy. He's definitely attractive, but I won't exactly tell him that because that could make me a ***** in a couple of years."
History, if any: Conversations and stuff.
Plot ideas: hmmm? i dunno.
House: Slytherin.Name: Lolita Avena Doerity (Dotey)
Year: 3
Relationship: Crush on Raphael, Acquaintances.
What you think of Raphael: "He's attractive, I guess. But I know nothing could ever happen between us, we're just too different, besides, I don't think he'd be able to handle my condition. He's just a nice guy to talk to sometimes. He's very fast with things, and that's not me. Not at all."
History, if any: probably some flirting from Dotey when she's not in crazy mode.
Plot ideas: Dotey needs some lovin' *hinthint*
House: Slytherin
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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:03 pm
"Just Some Random Stuff.":: family :: Brandon Stark
( father )
Brandon and... - hard hats, on! under construction -
* put Abigail Stark, Katherine Stark, and Grandpa Gabe
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Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:06 pm
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:43 pm
"What's Up?"Currently At:Hogwarts, Slytherin Common Room, Fifth Year Boys' Dormitory Currently With:Melanie Parks Currently Doing:getting dressed and walking to the Great Hall Currently Thinking:*of Melanie Parks
"Speaking of the devil, he heard a soprano voice sing his name, making him open his eyes slowly. Raphael smiled at her, his sincere smile, and closed his eyes tight."
*of Olivia Zsarcaspian
"Well, for the most part, Raphael could only bring up she was mad at him. And, with all the power he had, he apologized to her. She seemed rather quiet and solemn after that, though."
*of Julia Lavigne
"She was pretty, but even being in a completely different house and year wouldn’t stop Raphael. Louis had a good eye for fun, and Raphael never did regret following his suggestions."
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