DOLOHOV, ALISTAIR (COM)

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ALI

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MAY 31

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7TH

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SLYTHERIN

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HETERO

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HAMPSHIRE

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If anything, those of Pureblood families who formally had ties with Death Eaters were more segregated from the rest of the Wizarding World than ever before. First it had been their choice: they were blinded by the old world doctrines and idealism that had gone on for centuries, encouraged by You-Know-Who, and thought themselves as the only ones worthy of weilding magic. Now that He had been defeated and all remnants swept into a lifetime imprisonment at Azkaban Fortress, who really paid the fallout? The Pureblood boys and girls who were born into these family names. Names that were known to be associated with Death Eaters, with murderers, with torturers and psychotics.[break][break]

The rest of the Wizarding World was wary of them. Will the children, grandchildren; nieces and nephews of these infamous names pose the same threat? It was an idea particularly convincing of families such as the Dolohovs; who were still groomed and educated and brought up in a gated community. Even though the Dolohov children hadn't been exposed to much emphasis of Pureblood superiority, they grew up surrounded by those of other Pureblood families - those who remained wealthy - those whom perhaps wouldn't judge past indiscretions.[break][break]

Alistair was the eldest of the three Dolohov boys, each born a year or so apart. They grew accustomed to their luxurious surroundings, learnt to scrutinise the differences between certain materials of clothing, upholstery, furnishings and possessions. Alistair has elocution lessons from the age of six, because he wasn't pronouncing his words properly. They were expected to be respectful of their parents, as well as play good hosts to the other families that visited their estate. Manners and politeness was drilled into them; but aspects of fairness and modesty were not.[break][break]

When it was time for Alistair to go to Hogwarts, he was treated with an anticipated amount of hostility from peers. It didn't exactly help that he was quick to undermine others wherever the chance, was conceited in how he looked and how he presented himself; and was always playing up to impress the teachers. But one could be impressed that he had his priorities straight from the word 'go'. He was ambitious, realised the importance of education and took it upon himself to score higher than others. Although he isn't the top student (the Ravenclaws often hold those seats), it can be said that he has a good work ethic and drive.[break][break]

Where he is probably the most academically talented amongst the Dolohov siblings, he is not so gifted with the knack of flying. In fact, Alistair has a severe phobia of heights; which is probably why you won't see him sitting near the window when he is taking lessons in the upper parts of the castle. Occasionally his younger brothers tend to tease him about this, but he often is a 'fight fire with fire' sort of person, often picking out their flaws and laying them bare. However, that's not to say that he is an impulsive, firy sort of person: on the contrary, he usually deals with things in a calm, somewhat callous manner. Sneering is more his thing. Sneering and condescending others' abilities, appearances and lifestyle choices.[break][break]

Alistair is what you might call debonair: he is well-presented, clean and has his hair fixed in the right place. No stupid hair styles, no over-grown birds nests that some people say is their own hair. He is particularly critical when it comes to others' looks. He prefers people who look after themselves, who walk and hold themselves properly; are well-spoken and call their parents 'Mother' and 'Father', not 'Mum' and 'Dad'.[break][break]

Due to his opposition of time-wasters, tardiness, nairdowells and troublemakers; Alistair was made prefect in his fifth year. It is a position that he, indeed, enjoys; but a power that he doesn't abuse. It could be seen that he favours his own friends and house above others, yes, but he has grasped some aspect of peace-keeping when it comes to these duties.[break][break]

Now in his final year at Hogwarts, Alistair was pleased to receive the title of Head Boy. He is, of course, too arrogant to feel as though the Headmaster was mistaken. Although he didn't feel it was a necessary title to have, he felt as though it could have certain perks here and there. One of them being that his organisation skills had been recognised; that he could easily act as an overseer to the rest of the school Prefects and be trusted with certain, intricate things.[break][break]

But the stress of the seventh year may get to Alistair. It might break away at his cool demeanour, have him snapping - gripping his hair - forgetting meals and schedules. Perhaps this year he will learn the true essence of pressure.