Bonner, Léo Pascal

[Léo Bonner]

BONNER, LEONARD PASCAL

“JE SUIS VENU, J'AI VU J'AI VAINCU (I CAME I SAW I CONQUERED)”

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The truth is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with caution.

- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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FULL NAME.
Léonard Pascal Bonner
NICKNAMES. Léo
BIRTHDATE. May 10th
AGE 22
BLOOD Half
POSITION DESIRED Magizoologist - Dragon Specialist

CANON OR ORIGINAL? Original

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It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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HAIR&EYES Leo has bright green, expressive eyes which alternate largely between a mischievous glint and a stubborn sort of gleam depending on his audience. His hair is dark brown and generally always carefully styled into an utter mess. 

HEIGHT&WEIGHT 6'1 175 lbs
FACE CLAIM Matt Lanter

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I don’t go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.

- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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WAND Sycamore, Dragon Heartstring, 11 3/4 inches

LIKES 
New experiences

Surprises

Seeing the sunrise

Being challenged

Travel

Learning new skills

Meeting new people

Being in social situations

Making people laugh

DISLIKES

Blood purism

Mundane or repetitive activities

Small talk

Peer pressure

Feeling out of the loop

Confrontation

Dishonesty

Animal cruelty

BOGGART Léo fears burning to death more than quite possibly anything else because when he first began researching dragons as a specialization, he'd been ill-informed on how to approach one, and it became offended with him. Though only his clothing and hair were singed, he has never forgotten the experience.

MIRROR OF ERISED Léo would like to breed a new, previously unheard of species of dragon.

PATRONUS Léo's patronus is a Hudson Bay wolf. LIke him, wolves prefer being in packs to being alone, and they are very protective of those they consider part of that unit. These wolves also possess a fierce loyalty to their mates, which reflects the way Léo views relationships.

PERSONALITY 

As a first impression, Léo can seem a bit single-minded. He is very driven and focused on his work. He possesses a slight tendency to over-extending himself as a result, since he often gets too excited about a project or discovery to remember such trivialities as food and sleep. For him, this is less about being successful and more about the intense passion he feels for what he does. Though he acknowledges the dangers that come with specializing in dragons, he often discounts them as being far-fetched or considers himself too advanced to fall prey to any kind of professional mistake. In this way, and this way only, he comes off a bit arrogant. Apart from his work, however, Léo is the type to at least try to get along with everyone. He has little patience for social elitism, and prefers surrounding himself in widely varied groups of people.

He enjoys making people laugh, and often tries to diffuse situations he thinks are becoming too intense. He values loyalty in friends and romantic relationships very highly, and finds it difficult to forgive betrayal of any kind. This is not ot say he is unforgiving, merely that he struggles with a slightly over-developed sense of right and wrong. In general, however, he is a fairly laid back sort of person with regards to social interaction. If, however, he finds himself in the position to have to defend someone he cares about, he will make an exception regarding the aversion to conflict. Léo is very versed in defensive spells as a result of his work with animals, and will not hesitate to turn his knowledge on others if and when he considers it necessary.

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Remember, if the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right, and what is easy, remember what happened to a boy who was good, and kind, and brave, because he strayed across the path of Lord Voldemort.

- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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BIRTHPLACE Chateauroux, France

SPOUSE None

CHILDREN None

SIBLINGS Isabelle Chloe Bonner - Younger sister - 20 Beauxbatons graduate - Healer Trainee - St. Mungos
Fabian Emile Bonner - Older brother - 24 - Beaucbatons graduate - Potioneer 

OTHER Olivier Fontaine - 24 - Best friend 

HISTORY 

Léo was born the second son and middle child of his family. His early childhood was spent exploring the property around his family's home in Chateauroux. From a young age, Léo was fascinated by the natural world around him, wanting to understand why and how things were the way they were. When he entered Beauxbatons at eleven, he showed a particular affinity for Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures, though he was also interested in astronomy and transfiguration. Well known and well liked for his laid back attitude, Leo was always willing to be the one to make things a bit more interesting, at the expense of the occasional detention now and again.


Just before his graduation, however, Léo received an owl that his brother Fabian had been killed in an accident in his private potions lab. Apparently he'd been trying to simplify the brewing of Felix Felicis, and one of his substituted ingredients had caused a reaction which sent the entire house up in flames. Unable to leave school with a week to graduation, Léo missed the funeral, and has never truly forgiven himself for that fact. As a result, he is extremely protective of his younger sister Chloe, who went into healer training at St. Mungos almost immediately after her own graduation.


When he first began his career as a Magizoologist, Léo studied wildlife in general, without any particular focus or direction toward his projects. However, it was during one particular visit to Romania, which he'd undertaken to gather information about a recently discovered sub-species of dragon, that he met Olivier Fontaine. Fascinated by the dragons themselves and the methods of caring for and studying them, Léo found himself unable to focus on his other projects, and eventually he applied for a work-related visa to spend an extended period of time in Romania, learning the whys and wherefores of dragons. It was during his tenure in Romania that he and Olivier became fast friends.


After his time in Romania, Léo moved to London in order to be near his younger sister who was undergoing healer training at St. Mungos. It was there that he met Ellie, Olivier's younger sister. Having been told much about her during his time in Romania with her brother, Léo found himself curious. Though intrigued by her, Léo found her difficult to read, and their relationship is somewhat complicated. He currently divides his time between international research ventures, visits home to France, and extended stays in his current home in London.

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Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.

- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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NAME/ALIAS Rose

OTHER CHARACTERS REQUIRED, Rosalie DiAngelo, Keela Silver-Moon, Brier Summerby, Natalia Valerio, Nadya Valerio, Giana Valerio, Sarah Downing, Arabelle Desrosiers

RP EXPERIENCE? Oh guys....lots and lots and lots and lots...

RP SAMPLE. 

Léo let himself into the enclosure, taking care to be quiet as possible. Though he'd considered a disillusionment charm, but after Olivier's jibe about them being 'for cowards', had decided against it. He closed the opening behind him, and turned to face his 'adversary'. The Antipodean Opaleye was normally native to New Zealand, and getting one into Romania had been a customs nightmare. Thankfully, they weren't particularly aggressive, because the one standing in front of him hadn't been sedated yet. The creature had been given the name Gemma upon arrival, for her scales, which closely resembled pearls in both color and iridescence.


She turned her head, her large opaque eyes focusing on him, and he froze. "All right darling, easy now." His wand was ready, but not pointed anywhere specific. He'd learned that lesson the hard way. "I hope we can do zis zee easy way." The hard way didn't bear thinking about. Unfortunately, she seemed to be able to read his thoughts. Opening her mouth, she took a deep breath, and puffed at him, smoke rather than flame. He could swear she was amused by the horrified expression on his face. "Very funny", he mumbled. "Fine, 'ave it your way. At least I tried." He pointed his wand, but she apparently found the motion offensive, because she lifted her head and swished her tail at him warningly. Jumping swiftly to the side, he swore. "Merde!"

He rolled several inches, kicking up dust before getting quickly to his feet again. "I do not get paid enough for zis!" "You do not get paid at all my friend!" an amused voice called from a few feet away. He turned to see Illie, laughing hysterically. "You could come and help you know." "And miss this?" His friend managed between gasping breaths. "Not for all the galleons in the world. 

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