Lyov Molchenoff
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| Lyov Lukin Molchenoff | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Born | 29 March 1992, 20 |
| City of Birth | Moscow, Russia |
| Blood status | Half-blood |
| Physical Information | |
| Gender | male |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Relationships | |
| Father | Luca Molchenoff |
| Mother | Nika Molchenoff |
| Siblings | |
| Magical Characteristics | |
| Wand(s) | |
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| Special Abilities | Legilimens, Occlumens |
| Education | |
| School | Durmstrang Institute |
| Class of | 2010 |
| Character Information | |
| Playby | Vincent Lacrocq |
| Natasha | |
Hard work and dedication (and a willingness to do anything for his goals) have helped Lyov Molchenoff get to where he is. He has aspirations for his life, goals to meet before graduating from Durmstrang, and a (sometimes too) healthy appetite for trying everything.
History
Lyov’s mother, Nika, had been born and raised in the wizarding mafia, her blood pure. His father, Luka, had not, and his blood was a muddled mix. It was at Durmstrang that Luka had the opportunity to join. He was rowdy, boisterous, and had a quick mouth and a faster upper cut. Still, he had to prove his worth to the rest of the boys, to the Durmstrang gang that housed sons and nephews and wannabe’s of the Mafia.
He had a few years to do it in as well. After they graduated, he had to earn his place in the real Mafia. That’s where things got hard. Still, he was able to accomplish his goals, and Luka was a wizarding goon, an underpaid ball of testosterone and adrenaline. As Nika was the daughter to someone of similar beginnings, he was able to ask for her hand. Lyov was the second of four, the first son, and the one who was forced upon with all the expectations of his father. He had to carry the torch.
He hasn’t let it go since.
His other brothers (the two younger children) have tried to wrestle it out of him. The twins, Aleksei and Stefan, are barely a year younger, and are probably the reason Luka and Nika decided to stop having children. His older sister, Yulia, took after their mother, after her little brother came along when she was three and her spot as her father’s prize went away.
Life was rough and busy, but hardly dull. They moved around Moscow and Luka rose within the ranks of the Mafia from goon to messenger to hitman. He taught his children about the use of their hands and feet as useful weapons, before they could hold a wand, and Nika tried to teach them about etiquette and the proper way of life. A life she had grown up in. Her father was now one of the smaller lords in the Mafia, and had struggled with that all of her younger life.
When Yulia went off to Durmstrang, it caused an interesting relationship between the three brothers. She had been their voice of reason, the one who dealt the quick backhand slap when they were out of line. And if they were caught hitting her back, the slap was nothing compared. With her gone, it caused the boys to rebel against one another, the twins sticking with each other on most things and ganging up on Lyov.
Those were good times, though, because at the end of the day, there was food on the table and lots of laughter and conversation.
Durmstrang did not come to such a happy ending every day. It was a constant battle the first two years. Lyov had his family name and his father and mother’s connections. It helped him, even if his blood was not as straight and narrow as the other students. That did not mean it was easy for him.
His entire first year was spent in and out of the Dregs and Zufrieden. At first, the Professors deemed him fit for the Zufrieden. His second year, and his sudden desire to be the best and outshine his twins (who were just starting) allowed him promotion (and a couple demotions) into the Oberteils. His commitment to do better than his siblings caused him to suddenly come out of his shell a bit.
It was still tough going. Though he enjoyed Intangibles, he inevitably settled into Spellworks, picking up the odd Intangible class here and there. He was fascinated with the idea of being able to see into someone else’s mind. Where other students seemed to focus on Animagus, he started to learn the basics of Occlumency and Legilimency. What better way to get the upper hand in a duel or on the Quidditch pitch if you could figure out what the competition’s next move was going to be?
Like most students, he went through the harsh conditions of ‘learning’ given by their professors. If you were going to be the best, you had to impress and outdo everyone else. It was a constant competition, even amongst your friends, and you were never sure when one was going to try and get ahead of you. Lyov likes his lasting scars, reminders to be the best. Punishment at Durmstrang was supposed to make you stronger in mind.
As he enters his last year at Durmstrang, Lyov feels he has a very basic but rounded understanding of Occlumency and Legilimency, and practices the extra coursework for it daily. As an upperclassmen Oberteil, he has to fight to keep his rank. And that means keeping a close eye on the competition (many of whom are his mates) and one-upping them. With the Tournament this year, it feels like the perfect opportunity to bring glory for Durmstrang (and himself).
