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Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
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Iola
Jan 14, 2024 10:55:24 GMT -8
Post by Iola Walker on Jan 14, 2024 10:55:24 GMT -8
✘ We only notice light deep in the woodwork ✘ INFO AGE 39, 01/04/1985
BLOOD STATUS half-blood
HOGWARTS HOUSE slyterin
OCCUPATION DADA professor
ALLIANCE the order of the phoenix
SEXUALITY heterosexual
MASTERY/MINOR animagus
TAG @ iola
FACE barbara palvin
reserved, guarded, soft-hearted, loyal, clever
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TRAITS & FACTS: - became an animagus her sixth year - hates the smell of cigarette smoke - enjoys drinking tea - sometimes likes to be a cat - has the entire Bakke fortune at her disposal - is not the best flyer - good at potions - suffers from PTSD CURRENT INFORMATION: Iola Walker was a former Death Eater who left the organization after an attack on her family. After 8 years on the run, she's come home and joined the Order of the Phoenix. With the help of aurors and hit witches and wizards, Iola testified and was cleared of all charges. Now a free witch, she has a job as Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor at Hogwarts and lives with Nyle Atwell who she is dating. RELATIONSHIPS: CRUSH: Nyle Atwell MARRIED: Nyle Atwell EX: Bryant Tannen BEST FRIENDS: Annie Walker, Liliana Quinn FRIENDS: Harry Potter ACQUAINTANCES: Keelin Grady FRENEMIES: ENEMIES: FAMILY: See below TRAITS
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THANK YOU HANNAH FROM ADOXOGRAPHY
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Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
I had been lost to you, sunlight. And flew like a moth to you, sunlight. |
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Iola
Jan 14, 2024 10:56:54 GMT -8
Post by Iola Walker on Jan 14, 2024 10:56:54 GMT -8
The Walkerspictured in order: Pippin (47), Merry (47), Valerian (45), Saffron (42), Anakin (41), Iola (39), Gabriella (36), Christofer (34), Molly (31), Gavin (29), Diane (72), and Charles (deceased at 54) The Walkers were a family of twelve descended from a long line of pureblooded witches and wizards, the Griffiths. Diane Griffith, a Hufflepuff alumna, was intrigued by muggle studies and fan culture. Her grandparents didn’t approve of her interest in muggles, but her parents were accepting enough. This is fortunate as she traveled to a sci–fi convention to study muggles and that is where she met Charles Walker, a muggle from Wales. The pair of them hit it off and started to date. When Charles proposed, Diane finally introduced him to magic. Now Diane Walker and with her family’s fortune at her disposal, the two of them moved to Conwy Valley in Caernarfonshire where they built their home. Six years after they met, Diane gave birth to twins. Pippin and Merry Walker were the first born sons of the Walker family. Then came Valerian, Saffron, Anakin, and Gabriella. Diane worked in the Improper Use of Magic before she became an Assistant Healer at St. Mungo’s. During her work as a ministry official, she came across an orphanage where she found a little girl sitting by herself outside, picked on by the other children. Suspecting what the child may be, she adopted the child. Thus, Iola made another addition to the family. After Iola came Christofer, Molly, and Gavin. The Walkers, being half-bloods with a muggle father and a muggle-loving mother, grew up in a household mixed with muggle technology and magic. They watched TV shows, movies, and participated in muggle activities. Charles would read bedtime stories to the kids, Diane always had a home cooked meal waiting. They celebrated holidays with specific traditions, like when they ate, what they ate, what activities they did, and so on and so forth. Christmas was the most important holiday in the Walker family. All of the Walkers know how to drive, with the exception of Christofer, though they may not drive well. Before his death, Charles taught the older children to drive. After he passed, Annie tried, but … so he hired Maverick Cross to teach his younger siblings. One fateful night in the summer of 2003, three rogue Death Eaters attacked the home of the blood-traitor family. The children - except for Valerian, Saffron, and Iola - were home when the Death Eaters descended on the house. The perimeter alarm set off and Diane peaked out the window to see who it was. When she saw the three Death Eaters making their way to the door, she alerted the family and took the younger kids into the small room off the recreational room, telling them to hide and stay hidden. Charles grabbed his sword from the study and stood guard along with Pippin, Merry, Annie, Gabby and Diane in the rec room. The only way into the room was a narrow hallway. An epic duel between the Death Eaters and Walkers ensued. The Death Eaters gained the upper hand, knocking Merry into the wall where he lost consciousness, setting Pippin on fire, petrifying Annie, and hitting Diane and Gabby with Crucio. They turned their attention on the muggle, their primary target, and tortured and killed him. In her grief and rage, Diane Walker turned her wand on the three Death Eaters and used the killing curse to end their lives. By the time Pippin had extinguished himself and un-petrified Annie, the fight was over. Once the Hit Wizards were called via floo network, Diane was arrested for using an unforgivable curse. In one night, the Walker children lost both parents in a tragic and traumatizing way. Upon hearing the news, Iola fled the Death Eaters and went into hiding. Valerian stayed with the Death Eaters for at least a few months before the Order lost track of him. Saffron, pregnant with her first, fled as well to live as a muggle. This left Annie to become the caretaker of the family, with the help of Merry and Pippin. A few months after the imprisonment of their mother, media backlash allowed for her release. However, the trauma she endured and the effects of Azkaban irreparably messed with her head, landing her in St. Mungo’s as a live-in patient. Annie raised the younger children into adulthood. By the time Gavin was in his seventh year at Hogwarts, eight years after the attack, Iola and Saffron returned to the Walker fold. Valerian is still missing. Only Annie and Iola know of Valerian’s status as a Death Eater. More about the family:Pippin Walker is an anxious perfectionist who is a hard-ass about it. He’s a talented artist and musician, often holed up in his room to work on his crafts. As the fraternal twin to Merry, he is closest with him. Pippin is a bit of a clean freak, keeping the house tidy. Merry, on the other hand, is also an anxious perfectionist who uses alcohol as a coping mechanism. He is typically always drunk, and when he’s not he’s an unbearable ass. Merry is different from his twin in that he’s quite friendly, mischievous, and even downright funny at times. He’s closest with Pippin, but is nice to the other family members. It’s also important to note that Merry no longer Apparates. Valerian Walker, the coldest of the Walkers, became a Death Eater after graduating from Hogwarts. Of course, the rest of the family was not aware of this fact, though Iola was suspicious. He was absent during the attack on the family and remained a Death Eater for at least a few months after. His whereabouts and status are unknown. Saffron Walker, now Saffron Macready, was a party girl during her Hogwarts years, but ambitious enough to keep her grades up. She was popular and fun-loving, but also extremely clever. She became a Hit Witch after graduating Hogwarts and started to date her now husband Sherrod. When she was 22, Sherrod “fake-cheated” on Saffron resulting in their breakup. She met Ellis after that and had a whirlwind romance which resulted in her getting pregnant. He went to Azkaban (not a cool guy) and Saffron, feeling embarrassed at how her relationships had gone and the loss of her father and imprisonment of her mother, left with her newborn baby to start a new life as a Muggle. Eventually, Sherrod would come back into Saffron’s life and, when it came out that he didn’t cheat on her, the pair got back together and Saffron returned to the Wizarding World. They would marry when Saffron found out she was pregnant again. Ellie started showing signs of magic and Saffron couldn’t ignore it, so she came back home after eight years away. Iola Walker was originally Iola Bakke, only child to Christen (pureblood) and Karen Bakke (half-blood), both Slytherins during their time at Hogwarts. The Bakkes were a long line of pureblooded witches and wizards who followed Grindelwald, then Voldemort during his reign of terror. When Iola was only four or five, her parents left to search for Voldemort and disappeared. Assumption is that they perished in their efforts to find their master. Iola was placed in an orphanage shortly after. Christen Bakke had a brother named Sebastian Bakke. Sebastian Bakke met a muggleborn in Italy by the name of Natalia Cappello and fell in love with her. After spending a night together, Sebastian left for England to be with his brother and was ultimately killed for consorting with a muggleborn. Natalia found out she was pregnant and nine months later gave birth to Iola’s cousin, Matteo Cappello. Gabriella Walker, in her younger years, was loud, a social butterfly, and clumsy. While this dialed down some in her later years, particularly after the attack on the family, she still has poor control of the volume of her voice. She’s got a fiery temper and holds a mean grudge. Like the rest of the Walker children (except Valerian as the lucky bastard didn’t inherit it), she was dsylexic and probably sporting a few other unnamed learning disabilities. School was difficult for her, but she managed to persevere and get decent marks. During the attack on the family, she was tortured and watched her father die, her mother used the killing curse in front of her not one but three times. Once a vivacious and boisterous girl, was now quiet and reserved. And boy, is she angry. Especially at Iola. Christofer Walker is a bit of a know-it-all. He was born with retinitis pigmentosa, with a rare de novo mutation, that caused progressive blindness. When he was younger, he was able to see and play like a normal child, but as the years went on he’d start to lose his sight. While his other senses quickly picked up the slack, his sight just got worse. As an adult, he is legally blind, but can still see a little. Chris was born shortly after Iola was adopted and the girl loved her baby brother. The two formed a deep bond at a young age. This led to a certain clinginess on the boy’s part who started to treat Iola as his mother. Iola eventually would leave his first year and live on her own. He only saw her maybe once or twice after that until the attack. He wanted to fight the Death Eaters with his family, but he was ordered by his mother to hide with Molly and Gavin. At eleven, he could see, through the crack in the door, the entire thing. His father died, mother imprisoned, three of his siblings missing. He didn’t see Iola or Saffron for eight years until they came back. Molly Walker is independent, strong and brave. After the attack on her family, she grew to despise dark witches and wizards and made it her life goal to become someone who stops them. She admires Annie and is close with Gavin. Gavin Walker, the youngest Walker, had grown clingy after the attack on his family, scared they’ll disappear on him. He’s an ambitious wizard who has similar goals to Molly, only Gavin wants to be strong to protect his family. He’s Head Boy at Hogwarts in his final year as a Slytherin. Link to Family Tree
Click around for full family tree. Christen Bakke Christen Bakke was a pureblood wizard from an old and powerful Norwegian wizarding family, the Bakkes. He is the eldest of two, his younger brother being Sebastian Bakke - Matteo Cappello's biological father. During the time of Grindelwald, the Bakkes followed him loyally until his defeat at Dumbledore's hand. The family fractured then and Christen's father, Asken Bakke, was fed up with the infighting and fled Norway to set up shop in Wales. This forced Christen to transfer from Durmstrang to Hogwarts. While his brother was excited about the move, Christen was bitter. It wasn't until his sixth year when he fell in love with Karen Davis that he finally started to accept his new life.
After graduation, Christen went into the family business of jewelry-making. He married Karen shortly after. During the rise and reign of Lord Voldemort, the Bakkes followed him devotedly. After his apparent demise in 1981, Christen declared that he had been under the Imperius curse, allowing him and his wife to retain their life. Their plan was to bide their time until the Dark Lord returned. In 1984, Karen became pregnant, throwing a wrench into their plan. Christen adored his daughter, showering her with attention and calling her his 'Princess'. He taught her the importance of blood purity and described how strong of witch she'll become because of the blood running through her veins. In 1990, after years of waiting, Christen and Karen left Iola with the nanny and went off in search of the Dark Lord themselves. They would never return.
Karen Davis Bakke Karen Davis was a half-blood, almost pure but not quite. Her great-great grandmother, Edith Davis, married a muggle man and gave birth to three children. This was a stain on the family history and it took two generations for those Davis' to be allowed back into the family. She was an only child, her father a pureblooded wizard who died before she was born. She never knew his name as her mother refused to speak of him. Karen grew up in a lonely household, looking for love wherever she could find it. It was her sixth year that she finally found it in one Christen Bakke. The two were inseparable and Karen had developed a strong loyalty to the Bakkes and their legacy. She followed her husband in following Lord Voldemort, and went with him to search for him almost ten years after the Dark Lord's apparent demise.
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Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
I had been lost to you, sunlight. And flew like a moth to you, sunlight. |
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Iola
Jan 14, 2024 11:00:00 GMT -8
Post by Iola Walker on Jan 14, 2024 11:00:00 GMT -8
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Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
I had been lost to you, sunlight. And flew like a moth to you, sunlight. |
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Iola
Jan 14, 2024 11:00:16 GMT -8
Post by Iola Walker on Jan 14, 2024 11:00:16 GMT -8
Bryant Tannen & Iola Walker Iola lifted her hand, cupping his face. “But you’re not alone, Bryant,” A small smile crinkled her eyes that shined with tears. “You have me.” And without a second to rethink her decision, Iola leaned forward slowly. The tension between them was almost tangible. Her mouth opened slightly as she got closer to his face, pressing her lips to his. When the two of them first kissed, it was quick and rushed and scared Iola to death. But this kiss was different. It was pure. Her lips melted against his. Yes, Iola was scared, but it was a different kind of fear this time. The fear you get before jumping. Now, she made the leap, but still didn’t know the consequences of it. And I’m pretty sure she didn’t give a damn.
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Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
I had been lost to you, sunlight. And flew like a moth to you, sunlight. |
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Iola
Jan 14, 2024 11:01:18 GMT -8
Post by Iola Walker on Jan 14, 2024 11:01:18 GMT -8
NYLE ATWELL & IOLA WALKER Since the day they parted ways Iola has felt this deep ache inside her, a loneliness she couldn’t quite place. But here - with his strong hands gently squeezing her shoulders and the feeling of his quickening heartbeat under her touch, that gaping hole no longer ached inside her. Instead, it filled with the warmth of a summer day as he grasped her chin, tilting her face toward him and leaned in to press his lips to hers. As it always did whenever he kissed her, Iola’s heart raced in her chest, the feeling of a million butterflies fluttering in her stomach and she felt a tingling sensation run up her body. She basked in the kiss, brief as it was. It was the first contact their lips have made since the caves…
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Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
I had been lost to you, sunlight. And flew like a moth to you, sunlight. |
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Iola
Jan 18, 2024 19:52:14 GMT -8
Post by Iola Walker on Jan 18, 2024 19:52:14 GMT -8
The Atwell-Walker KidsCharlie - 8 years old Born at 5:23pm on May 21st, 2015. Charles Atwell-Walker is the firstborn fraternal twin of Diana's. He's always been an energetic kid. He crawled and walked early, always getting into everything Iola and Nyle didn't want him to. Being born first, he thinks himself a big brother and protector to his siblings. As he grew older, it became clear to them that he had the makings of an athlete. He's nimble, but strong and quick. He took to flying almost immediately and rarely leaves the sky. And his mind is sharp - he's the first one to ask "why?" Charlie's getting excited to get his letter when he turns eleven, even though he has a few more years until then. He loves magic and can hardly wait to use it for the first time.
Diana - 8 years old Born at 5:26pm on May 21st, 2015. Diana was the second twin to be born. She was an easy going baby who rarely fussed. Di was different than her twin in temperament, always taking to things easier than her brother. She slept well from the beginning and nothing seemed to bother her. Iola calls her her angel. It would have been a lot harder on the new parents if she wasn't so easy. As she grew older and her personality started to shine more brightly, she carried that happy-go-lucky attitude with her every step of the way. She's clever and witty with a wonderful sense of humor, but always the voice of reason. Whenever her brother and sister were fighting, Di was there to calm them with logic. She's in no rush to get to Hogwarts. She's particularly close with her Uncle Merry and often spends time with him at the Walker Estate watching old muggle movies.
Eva - 6 years old Born at 12:21am on August 23rd, 2016. Eva is the youngest of the Atwell-Walker children. Born two years after Charlie and Diana, Eva was Iola's mini me from the beginning. She had her dark hair and diminutive features. The only thing of Nyle's she seemed to have was his eyes. She's a calm and gentle soul with a bit of a rebelious streak. Eva can be mischievous like Iola once was, but she's quieter than her siblings. The only time she ever raises her voice is when she fights with her brother. Eva is quite the bookworm and spends most of her time reading. If she's home, she's sitting in the living room with her nose in a book or in her grandfather's study at her uncles' and aunts'. She's most interested in her Uncle Annie, often sticking by him whenever they visited.
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Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
I had been lost to you, sunlight. And flew like a moth to you, sunlight. |
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Iola
Feb 24, 2024 18:19:51 GMT -8
Post by Iola Walker on Feb 24, 2024 18:19:51 GMT -8
The Atwell-Walker EstateImages Nestled just outside the village of Conwy, Wales, the home of the Atwell-Walker family is but a short broom ride away from the Walker estate in Caernarfonshire. Accessed via a private bridge crossing the Afon Roe, in a world of its own, this mill turned luxury family home in Snowdonia has a personality as big as the national park itself. A perfect cacophony of colour, flamboyance and witty details. Nyle and Iola purchased the home after Iola became pregnant with twins eight years ago. The spacious estate has just enough room for the growing family. Cats and owls alike roam the house and yard. Charlie can often be seen flying around the valley were the estate rests and he is sometimes joined by sisters. A bag of Floo powder sits beside the main fireplace for easy access whenever the family needed to travel, though Iola often drove her children and husband into Conwy for groceries and to play at the local park. The estate has a grand entertaining area for the summer get togethers with the large Walker family. Both magic and muggle technology are used on the estate making it a perfect blend of the two worlds Iola grew up with.
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Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
I had been lost to you, sunlight. And flew like a moth to you, sunlight. |
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Iola
Feb 24, 2024 18:56:09 GMT -8
Post by Iola Walker on Feb 24, 2024 18:56:09 GMT -8
The PetsChili After the death of Pandora, Iola didn't have a pet for a long time. Once her kids were a little older and wanted pets of their own, Iola adopted a cute orange tabby. Eva named the cat Chili. Chili is a warm, friendly cat who enjoys snuggling up to members of the Atwell-Walker family, but she is particularly attached to Iola. She stays with Iola at Hogwarts during the school year and likes to roam the estate during the summer and breaks.
Cookie Cookie belongs to Diana. The tortoiseshell cat was adopted as a young kitten about a year ago. She is partial to Di and often curls up in the young witch's lap while they are home. She, too, likes to roam about the estate, though she mostly stays nearby the house. Cookie often catches mice in the yard and brings them back as presents for her favorite owner.
Millie When Eva turned six, she adopted a gray tabby from the local shelter and named her Millie. Millie is a very playful kitten, often attacking the heels of anyone who walks past or tackling the other cats in the name of fun. She's quite different from her quiet owner. Iola thinks that Millie will grow out of her playfulness as she grows older, but thinks it's quite amusing when Millie goes after Nyle.
Milo When it was Charlie's turn to pick a pet, he chose a young owl at the Magical Menagerie. Milo is a gentle bird who enjoys hunting at night and resting on his perch just outside the house during the day. He often flies with Charlie and will sometimes sit upon his shoulder. He's used by Charlie to send his letters instead of the family owl, but he will be sure to send many letters when Charlie gets to Hogwarts.
Willow Willow is the family owl that they often utilize to send their letters. She's a quirky bird who enjoys picking at their leftovers after a meal or swooping throughout the house before she eventually heads outside. Willow, too, likes to bring mice back to the house, but not as a present. She proudly eats her kills in front of the wide doors that lead to the patio.
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