<div class="floatleft">(http://i56.tinypic.com/2j6ahk6.jpg)</div><strong>Character's Name:</strong>Ryūjin Montmorency<br/><strong>Nickname:</strong>Ryu<br/><strong>Character's Age &amp; Birth date:</strong>November 17 1997<br/><strong>Birthplace:</strong>France, Île-de-France, Val-d'Oise<br/><strong>Current Residence:</strong>France, Île-de-France, Val-d'Oise, Sarcelles, Montmorency, Fôret de Montmorency<br/><strong>Blood Status:</strong>Pure<br/><strong>Wand:</strong>12", Holly, Dragon<br/><strong>Beauxbatons Mansion/Year:</strong>Bellefeuille<br/><strong>Pet:</strong>White gyrfalcon<br/><strong>Special Possessions:</strong>A sword that shrinks to a ruby and onix pendant he wears around his neck.<br/><div align="center"><em><strong>Appearance</strong></em></div><strong>Hair:</strong>Dark blonde, shoulder length in the back but trimmed to avoid covering his face.<br/><strong>Eyes:</strong>Blue<br/><strong>Weight:</strong>170 lb<br/><strong>Physical Description:</strong>Ryu slightly above average height and has a medium build. He has dark blonde hair that is usually trimmed to avoid it from falling on his face, but he likes to keep it longer on the back of his head. He has a light skin tone, although not too pale. He has deep blue eyes and a hint of Asian features from his mother's side.<br/><strong>Other Notable  Features:</strong>None<br/><div align="center"><em><strong>In Depth</strong></em></div><strong>Personality:</strong>Ryu is confident and somewhat elitist. He doesn't believe that the purity of blood determines the worth of a person her does place higher expectations on those that have it. He was raised in a wealthy family so he is used to getting what he needs, but his father always taught him that while his needs were covered if he wanted more he had to earn it. He also knows that his happiness should not come from things or means that cause pain to others. He can be humble when he wants and/or needs to be and while he has a strong sense of pride, it is a virtue andnot a vice. He believes in honor and hard work are the way for success in life. He has a green thumb and enjoys spending time in the gardens at home. He is a loyal and steadfast friend when he feels the relationship is reciprocal and true.<br/><br/><strong>History &amp; Family</strong>(At least 2 paragraphs. Include notable events, how he/she came into their powers, etc. Anything related to their magical abilities and upbringing.)<br/><br/>Ryu is the son of a surviving branch of the Montmorency family, the "muggle face" of the family disappeared or diluted, but his ancestors tried to preserve their name and wealth in the magical world. While the title is gone the Montmorency family still has some political influence in the magical world and a few contacts in the muggle world. His father Jean Montmorency was born in France and took over the family business of trade and administration of their estate. The main source of income of the family is a trading company, which allowed Jean to meet his wife, Midori Genji, a Japanese priestess, medic and healer. With her family, he added a new branch of products for his company and their marriage, although not too agreeable to her family, was beneficial for both. Being the third of three daughters and four sons, her parents where more lenient on allowing their marriage.<br/><br/>Midori moved to France with Jean and established a practice in Montmorency. They both tried to teach Ryu the best of both cultures. His mother was particularly interested in having him learn fencing and archery. The frequent exercise and discipline made him grow healthy and strong. He often travelled with his father when he was in business trips and ended up being homeschooled. He took interest in botany when they travelled to his grandparents home in Japan the sight of the cherry blossoms captivated him. His grandfather promised to teach him how to make them bloom all year long if he managed to make a tree grow and bloom in France.<br/><br/>The first manifestation of his magic abilities was with this particular tree, the sapling grew a foot and had a small flower on one of it's branches overnight. His grandfather said that he would have to wait until he was able to do magic freely before teaching him, when he apparated on their home per his daughter's request. His father had studied in Beauxbatons but dropped out before finishing. His mother was homeschooled but decided that he should have a proper education in magic.<br/><br/>His most notable relationship is Arcturus Edraitenos Fihel Orome, a Lebanese boy, son of a large pharmaceutical and potions brewing partner. Since they met at the age of 6 they have been in contact through letters and make sure to meet at least once every two months. He is the only one that can make Ryu lose the formal demeanour and the only one he considers his true friend. They are sworn brothers and plan to make it official in Japan when they are old enough. Their exploits go from getting lost in the mountains to search for a missing arrow to drinking a special bottle of sake that was being saved for the temple, it was during this last mischief that they made an oath of brotherhood. He taught him how to play the guitar and the flute. His most priced possession is a flute Artie carved for him (with Midoris help to make it look nice) from cherry tree wood. Artie's parents were killed when they were 10 years old and Ryu took a stronger sense of responsability for his friend's happines.<br/><br/>Ryu took interest in the family's trading company when he learned that Arcturus had to step up and fill his mother's position in the company when his uncle needed his support. He wants to make sure that in the future the Montmorency and Orome families remain as commercial partners. He spent the last months before he was notified of his acceptance into Beauxbatons learning all there was to the company's operations.<br/><br/><strong>Likes:</strong>Botany, archery, fencing, travelling, reading and camping.<br/><strong>Dislikes:</strong>Hunting, mathematics, long diplomatic meetings and dishonest people.<br/><strong>Fears:</strong>Losing his family<br/><strong>Favorite Animal(s):</strong>Gyrfalcon<br/><strong>Favorite Color(s):</strong>Green<br/><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Leorobin</strong></span></div>