Post by Adrien Jacques on Oct 23, 2010 20:09:36 GMT -5
Name: Adrien Jacques
Age: 35
Birthdate/place: December 21, 1985/France
Species: Half Veela/Half Human
Gender: Male
Family: Half-blood
Father: Victor Jacques a Pure-blood Wizard and alumni of Ravenclaw. Well known Auror killed in the line of duty. Died at age fifty four,
Mother: Abagail Jacques a Pure-blood Veela and socialite. Owner of the Jacques manor. Living, age fifty-nine.
Sister; Jessica Jacques a Half-blood Veela and an unspeakable at the Ministry. Alumni of Ravenclaw. Living, age thirty-three.
Sister: Lucinda Jacques a Half-blood Veela and a Dragon Keeper.. Alumni of Gryffindor. Living, age thirty.
Appearance:
Build/height- Adrien stands at about 5'10 and weighs 164 pounds. He isn't bulging muscles, but instead lean muscles so he is stronger then he appears. He has a more speed oriented build then a brute strength one.
General Description- Adrien has thick black hair that comes to about his shoulders, the tips slowly lightning to a dark brown. They curl slightly in random directions at the tips giving him a rather unkempt appearance. Typically his hair peeks out of muggle styled hats or some type of hat, what he wears is catered to the situation. Adrien has begun to grow a beard, its at fledgling length right now.
His preferred style of clothing isn't what he typically wears at least not when he is involved in formal settings or making a speech as the headmaster. Wearing jeans with a few rips here and there accompanied by a simple tee-shirt along with a dark colored fedora doesn't exactly inspire the respect that someone in his authority is to be given. For such formal occasions he grudgingly wears flowing robes with silver trimming that tends to catch the light. If he is feeling particularly cheerful he may be seen wearing robes of obnoxious bright colors and rather odd patterns, at least for a man that's supposed to be the Headmaster thus dignified.
Adrien's eyes are a topic for great discussion because of the oddness of them. They are piercing, but warm and caring. A conflicting appearance, but that isn't what grabs people's attention. His right eye is brown with flecks of green, like his father's eyes. His left is blue with flecks of gray like his mother's.
Adrien isn't without scars, but they are easily hidden. Most of his scars are on his chest and back. These scars came from deep gashes received from his Dark Wizard days as well as a few negative encounters with magical creatures. On his right wrist there is a circular scar that came from a cursed bracelet.
Possessions- His wand of course, his most prized possession. He is a collector of artifacts of the past even those with a dark history. His office has a rather odd feel to it that unnerves most students because of the artifacts that line his walls and are placed sporadically around his cluttered office. There is a locked room to the back of his room that contains textbooks and artifacts that are of an exceedingly dark nature. This is his personal study where he spends time researching the darker side of magic to better learn how to defend against it. This locked room is protected by a Crup that's been trained to bite and chase off anyone that attempts to get into the room, but it won't kill them.
Adrien owns a house in rural London. The house is an elegant cottage sitting on an expansive amount of land that is untamed and home to a small amount of magical creatures that protect the home in exchange for his care as well as protection. He breeds Crup here, they serve as a primary defense because the other creatures come and go as they please.
Personality:
Temperment/Mental Attributes- Adrien is a very caring Headmaster that will do anything to protect his students, but that doesn't mean he is the nicest Headmaster. He possess a bit of a temper and strictness to him that some students dislike. These are typically the ones that have made it to his list of "Bad apples". Students who don't make it to this list can approach him without fear of being snapped at.
A warm individual who tries to keep the peace amongst staff and students, preferring to appear unbiased. As a result he tends to keep his personal views to himself only sharing them with a few close friends amongst the staff.
For all of his good qualities that doesn't mean he doesn't have a darker side. Below the surface is a battleground between who he once was and who he is known. He once had a cruel streak and an unforgiving nature. There are times when bits of his old personality come to the surface, typically when he is very stressed or confronted with someone that he doesn't care for. Even so he tries to keep a leash on these as best he can.
There also flecks of the expected Slytherin personality, but toned down a little. He does posses the ambition, cleverness, and cunning of a typical Slytherin, but it is balanced by his caring and protective nature.
Alliance- Students/Hogwarts
Alignment- Chaotic Neutral
Strengths/Weaknesses-
Strengths:
+Compassion: He isn't able to turn a blind eye to suffering and does all he can to stop it. Adrien won't ignore someones cry for help even if its a danger to himself, of course this is within reason. If he knows it to be a trap or the person crying for help is an enemy he will be a lot less likely to help. However he has been known to help these people at least the ones he believes can be led down a better path, a more positive one.
+Determination: Adrien isn't the type to give up, he will push on and on until he has accomplished his goal or failed miserable. if he fails it won't deter him from trying to acquire the same goal from a different angle. Its almost like his goals become an obsession.
+Tactician: Thinking two steps ahead in hopes of ensuring that whatever he is planning will be successful. He doesn't look at short term victories, but long term victories. He isn't the type to live in the now, that isn't to say he lets the present slip by.
+Calm: Adrien isn't a naturally calm person, but is able to be calm when a situation requires it. His confident nature allows him to give off this air of calm that puts people at ease. I
+Leadership: A natural born leader with charisma. He can persuade others to his point of view with a little more ease then others, this is due to his Veela heritage which gives him a very appealing appearance.
+Accepting: Being of mixed heritage himself he doesn't have the sneer of superiority some Slytherins do. He would offer protection to anyone that needed it included half breeds as well as others that are looked down upon by some. This part of his personality makes it easier for him to approach magical creatures, they sense the part of his personality that would willingly offer them sanctuary.
Weaknesses:
-Temper: Adrien can be calm when he needs to, but when he doesn't have to be he is known to have a bit of a sharp personality. He has been known to say things of ranging impact on a relationship. Ranging from a small sting that's easily forgotten to a lasting one that keeps the relationship from ever being the same. As Headmaster he does try to keep his temper from affecting his judgment when it comes to punishment, but he isn't always able to do so. Thus some of his punishments have been known to be a little over the top.
-Reluctant to Murder: This may not sound like a weakness at first, but considering there are times when the only way to ensure a threat is taken care of is to kill. To kill is something that goes against everything he is because of what he used to be. If it can be avoided he will avoid it. The only times murder is justified is when it's the only way to protect his students. There is another reason he shies away from murder, he had enough of it back in his younger years.
-Forgiving: Adrien thinks that only a rare few are beyond forgiveness and redemption. As a result he is generally willing to give people a second chance, however the willingness to do so is in proportion to what they've done. This may not sound like a weakness, but consider this. There is a limit to what he is able to forgive, but that limit is hard to reach. Anyone who hasn't reached that limit is given a second chance and he hopes they will change their ways as he did. If they choose not to then he will pay for trusting them a second time.
-Craving for Knowledge: He seeks to understand as much of magic as he can including the darker side of it. That thirst for knowledge can sometimes be misguided, but with good intentions.
-Past Personality: Adrien walks a thin line, a very thin line that ties his hands in certain situations. He has given up the ways of the Dark Wizards for a little over a decade, but that doesn't mean that temptations aren't still there even if dormant. He tries his best to avoid doing things that will lead him down that path, but there are situations where he has to give into old personality traits to handle a situation to the best of his ability. Such moments tend to leave him rather fragile and reclusive.
-Wary: He is more worried about the Slytherins students turning down a darker path because he himself was a member of it. He has seen the majority of Dark Wizards come from that house. Due to this he is harder on them and keeps a closer eye on them then any other house.
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House- Slytherin
Job- Headmaster
Employer- Hogwarts
OWLs/NEWTs- O's and E's. Highest marks in Transfiguration, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts and Care for Magical Creatures, Lowest in Divination and Herbology.
Other:
Magical Skills-
Above average magical skills; Occlumency, Affinity to fire based spells due to being half Veela, knowledge of the Dark Arts (Degree unknown and a well kept secret), and Curse Breaking due to knowledge of the Dark Arts.
Patronus- Falcon
Wand- Wood: Hornbeam, Length: 13 2/3 inches, Core: Dual core, Veela Hair and Dragon heartstring.
Goals/Aspirations- To protect his students and defend those who can not protect themselves.
Other Information-
History-
Adrien was born in France, from a rather interesting union. It had stated out as his mother simply seducing a man for the fun of it, but that had quickly turned into love. It was a whirlwind romance that was frowned upon by both sides of the family. Victor's family wanted him to continue their pure-blood heritage while Abagail's family preferred she pick someone whose family wasn't so prejudice. Neither of the love struck pair would surrender to their family's wishes. They broke with their family's and married shortly after. They had been married for about two years before they were gifted with their first child, Adrien.
When he was born his family decided to retire from the city and sold their home that was near the ministry. It had been strategically located so that Victor could visit his wife during his breaks and wouldn't be too far from home when he was working behind a desk, not out in the field. Their new home was a little ways off, located in a rural area. A rather impressive manor that spoke of the privilege both were used to and able to afford. It was mostly due to the large purse Nicolas had gotten from his family during his days as a favored child. A man smart with money was able to make it last and grow.
Adrien spent the majority of his time with his mother, who had opted to stay at home to care for their son. Nicolas did take time out of his busy schedule to be with his son, but it wasn't as often as anyone would have liked. As a result Adrien was always closer to his mother then his father.
When Adrien turned two his Sister, Jessica was born, She was a quiet and pensive child that tended to keep to herself unlike her outgoing brother and mother. The two people who found it nearly impossible to be alone for more then an hour or so. Adrien usually wasn't far from his sister, being the older brother with a curios and protective nature of the girl.
The years passed without much incident until he turned about seven. His magical abilities revealed themselves a littler earlier than most and in a way that spoke of his Veela heritage. He was playing outside and was scolded for stepping on one of his mother's favorite flowers. Out of anger of being scolded the flower and a few others erupted into small fires. It was like a miniature version of a forest fire, a very miniature forest fire. His mother wasn't sure how to react. She was of course upset about her flowers, but at the same time she was proud of the fact her son would be a wizard. The fact he was a wizard with a bit of knack for fire was just the icing on the cake since she herself found fire a favored weapon.
Right after that display of magic his parents decided it was best to handle him with a little more care then usual, until he was able to control this gift. They didn't want anything else being set ablaze in the house, let alone the house itself. Nicolas took time off from work to stay home with Adrien and teach him how to control his powers. It wasn't like teaching him a new spell or anything like that, it was merely teaching him how to keep from having uncontrolled burst of magic like the one that had claimed the lives of many members of the garden.
They weren' able to keep a few occasional mishaps, but they did keep the damage dealt and frequency to a minimum. Only a few objects falling victim to his uncontrolled magic and each of varying degrees of damage, most of them being rather minuscule at least compared to the objects that didn't fare too well. During this time his youngest sister Lucinda. His mother was relieved when he was of age to go off to school and receiver a letter from Hogwarts. Three kids was bad enough, but one that had a tendency to set things on fire was more than she cared to handle at once. It was a bittersweet moment for Adrien who would miss his sisters especially Jessica who he was particular close to.
Adrien was surprisingly placed in Slytherin, his family had expected Gryffindor or Ravenclaw. His father became slightly wary of his son, he wasn't the most trusting of Slytherin. The family was still close, but Adrien was watched a little more then his siblings. His years at Hogwarts were generally uneventful except for a few chance meetings. During his years at Hogwarts he encountered a handful of Slytherins who came from rather prejudice bloodlines, these groups didn't think he was of a dirty heritage. His family wasn't well known enough for people to know his heritage and those that knew of his family mainly knew his father, not his mother.. They believed him to be pure-blood and he never corrected them on that. As a result he was allowed entrance into some rather questionable circles that whetted his appetite for knowledge of any kind. It had been meant simply as learning about the Dark Arts, from a scholarly stand point. It never remains that way, it was like a drug.
Adrien's personality shifted, he became cold during his last two years at Hogwarts. He tended to socialize only with Slytherins, he even avoided his sisters most of the time. He didn't treat them cruelly, but he wasn't nice to them either or trying to be around them as much as possible.There was a teacher during this time that he was close to, a sort of mentor. That mentor frowned upon his choices, but remained a friend if he ever needed it.
When he graduated he decided to take a few years to "find himself" or at least that's what he told his family. The truth was he'd gone off with a few friends of his to learn from an older witch that was fluent in the Dark Arts. Amongst them Adrien was the most skilled taking to them almost instantly. He was the only one amongst his peer to be deemed competent in the arts to their instructors liking and was admitted to a very small circle of Dark Wizards. These weren't like Death Eaters, they didn't care about blood purity. They cared about survival of the fittest and changing the culture of the wizarding world to one that was meant for only the strongest.
Adrien was enticed by their words and remained a member for years. He probably would have remained so had it not been for a certain teacher from his youth. The group had decided to make their prescience known after years of recruiting. They were small in numbers, but most of them gifted. They were confronted by a small group of witches and wizards, amongst them was his old Defense Against the Dark Arts. That old mentor didn't waste time in engaging his student in combat. The two dueled with ferocity and all the while his old mentor made his disappointment known. The duel concluded with Adrien losing. Adrien fell to his knees in tears begging his mentor to help him. He had become so lost in the dark arts and the craving for power that it brought that he'd lost sight of who he really was. He was lost and needed help finding his way back.
Adrien was spared Azkaban as well as being amongst the reported Dark wizards. The group had been a few old members of the Order and understood what the Dark Arts could do to someone who was barely twenty-one. They didn't think he could be judged for these actions and thus spared him the fate that would befall a captured Dark Wizard.
Adrien renounced the Dark Arts and instead became dedicated to learning how to counter them. This was of course under the watchful eye of his mentor who had brought him to Hogwarts with the approval of the Headmaster. As the years passed he still felt the pull of the Dark Arts, but he was able to resist them. When he was sure that he would be able to walk a better path he visited his family and told them what happened. His father welcomed him, but was weary of him because of his past. They never had quite the same relationship, it was strained. He remained just as close to his mother as he'd been before. He was her son after all and she was just glad to see him back. His sister Jessica was upset with him for over a month, but eventually came to forgive him. His youngest sister is still not on the best terms with him. In recent years they have become closer, but their relationship tends to be centered mostly around academic pursuits like discussing the care of magical creatures or dragons.
Shortly after the reunion he returned to Hogwarts and sought a teaching position. He wanted to make up for what he'd done and to do so he wanted to protect Hogwarts and steer students away from the path he'd walked. His old mentor stepped down from the post and Adrien took his place.
At the age of twenty-four Adrien became the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. He held this post for three years and had a rather interesting teaching style. He taught as hands on as he was allowed by the laws passed by the ministry. Students that had him for a professor would have learned how to duel proficiently as well as in theory recognize the signs of particularly dark bits of magic.
After three years of serving in this post the previous Headmaster stepped down and to his own surprise was offered the position. He took it without a second thought, it was the chance he'd been waiting for. At the age of twenty-seven he became Headmaster of Hogwarts and has since then added his own personal touches to the campus. The Forbidden Forest is off limits and for generally the same reasons, but its become a little more dangerous. During his time as Headmaster he has offered sanctuary to injured creatures who have to be handled with care. This along with his continued study of the dark arts and how to counter it have been kept a secret.
Age: 35
Birthdate/place: December 21, 1985/France
Species: Half Veela/Half Human
Gender: Male
Family: Half-blood
Father: Victor Jacques a Pure-blood Wizard and alumni of Ravenclaw. Well known Auror killed in the line of duty. Died at age fifty four,
Mother: Abagail Jacques a Pure-blood Veela and socialite. Owner of the Jacques manor. Living, age fifty-nine.
Sister; Jessica Jacques a Half-blood Veela and an unspeakable at the Ministry. Alumni of Ravenclaw. Living, age thirty-three.
Sister: Lucinda Jacques a Half-blood Veela and a Dragon Keeper.. Alumni of Gryffindor. Living, age thirty.
Appearance:
Build/height- Adrien stands at about 5'10 and weighs 164 pounds. He isn't bulging muscles, but instead lean muscles so he is stronger then he appears. He has a more speed oriented build then a brute strength one.
General Description- Adrien has thick black hair that comes to about his shoulders, the tips slowly lightning to a dark brown. They curl slightly in random directions at the tips giving him a rather unkempt appearance. Typically his hair peeks out of muggle styled hats or some type of hat, what he wears is catered to the situation. Adrien has begun to grow a beard, its at fledgling length right now.
His preferred style of clothing isn't what he typically wears at least not when he is involved in formal settings or making a speech as the headmaster. Wearing jeans with a few rips here and there accompanied by a simple tee-shirt along with a dark colored fedora doesn't exactly inspire the respect that someone in his authority is to be given. For such formal occasions he grudgingly wears flowing robes with silver trimming that tends to catch the light. If he is feeling particularly cheerful he may be seen wearing robes of obnoxious bright colors and rather odd patterns, at least for a man that's supposed to be the Headmaster thus dignified.
Adrien's eyes are a topic for great discussion because of the oddness of them. They are piercing, but warm and caring. A conflicting appearance, but that isn't what grabs people's attention. His right eye is brown with flecks of green, like his father's eyes. His left is blue with flecks of gray like his mother's.
Adrien isn't without scars, but they are easily hidden. Most of his scars are on his chest and back. These scars came from deep gashes received from his Dark Wizard days as well as a few negative encounters with magical creatures. On his right wrist there is a circular scar that came from a cursed bracelet.
Possessions- His wand of course, his most prized possession. He is a collector of artifacts of the past even those with a dark history. His office has a rather odd feel to it that unnerves most students because of the artifacts that line his walls and are placed sporadically around his cluttered office. There is a locked room to the back of his room that contains textbooks and artifacts that are of an exceedingly dark nature. This is his personal study where he spends time researching the darker side of magic to better learn how to defend against it. This locked room is protected by a Crup that's been trained to bite and chase off anyone that attempts to get into the room, but it won't kill them.
Adrien owns a house in rural London. The house is an elegant cottage sitting on an expansive amount of land that is untamed and home to a small amount of magical creatures that protect the home in exchange for his care as well as protection. He breeds Crup here, they serve as a primary defense because the other creatures come and go as they please.
Personality:
Temperment/Mental Attributes- Adrien is a very caring Headmaster that will do anything to protect his students, but that doesn't mean he is the nicest Headmaster. He possess a bit of a temper and strictness to him that some students dislike. These are typically the ones that have made it to his list of "Bad apples". Students who don't make it to this list can approach him without fear of being snapped at.
A warm individual who tries to keep the peace amongst staff and students, preferring to appear unbiased. As a result he tends to keep his personal views to himself only sharing them with a few close friends amongst the staff.
For all of his good qualities that doesn't mean he doesn't have a darker side. Below the surface is a battleground between who he once was and who he is known. He once had a cruel streak and an unforgiving nature. There are times when bits of his old personality come to the surface, typically when he is very stressed or confronted with someone that he doesn't care for. Even so he tries to keep a leash on these as best he can.
There also flecks of the expected Slytherin personality, but toned down a little. He does posses the ambition, cleverness, and cunning of a typical Slytherin, but it is balanced by his caring and protective nature.
Alliance- Students/Hogwarts
Alignment- Chaotic Neutral
Strengths/Weaknesses-
Strengths:
+Compassion: He isn't able to turn a blind eye to suffering and does all he can to stop it. Adrien won't ignore someones cry for help even if its a danger to himself, of course this is within reason. If he knows it to be a trap or the person crying for help is an enemy he will be a lot less likely to help. However he has been known to help these people at least the ones he believes can be led down a better path, a more positive one.
+Determination: Adrien isn't the type to give up, he will push on and on until he has accomplished his goal or failed miserable. if he fails it won't deter him from trying to acquire the same goal from a different angle. Its almost like his goals become an obsession.
+Tactician: Thinking two steps ahead in hopes of ensuring that whatever he is planning will be successful. He doesn't look at short term victories, but long term victories. He isn't the type to live in the now, that isn't to say he lets the present slip by.
+Calm: Adrien isn't a naturally calm person, but is able to be calm when a situation requires it. His confident nature allows him to give off this air of calm that puts people at ease. I
+Leadership: A natural born leader with charisma. He can persuade others to his point of view with a little more ease then others, this is due to his Veela heritage which gives him a very appealing appearance.
+Accepting: Being of mixed heritage himself he doesn't have the sneer of superiority some Slytherins do. He would offer protection to anyone that needed it included half breeds as well as others that are looked down upon by some. This part of his personality makes it easier for him to approach magical creatures, they sense the part of his personality that would willingly offer them sanctuary.
Weaknesses:
-Temper: Adrien can be calm when he needs to, but when he doesn't have to be he is known to have a bit of a sharp personality. He has been known to say things of ranging impact on a relationship. Ranging from a small sting that's easily forgotten to a lasting one that keeps the relationship from ever being the same. As Headmaster he does try to keep his temper from affecting his judgment when it comes to punishment, but he isn't always able to do so. Thus some of his punishments have been known to be a little over the top.
-Reluctant to Murder: This may not sound like a weakness at first, but considering there are times when the only way to ensure a threat is taken care of is to kill. To kill is something that goes against everything he is because of what he used to be. If it can be avoided he will avoid it. The only times murder is justified is when it's the only way to protect his students. There is another reason he shies away from murder, he had enough of it back in his younger years.
-Forgiving: Adrien thinks that only a rare few are beyond forgiveness and redemption. As a result he is generally willing to give people a second chance, however the willingness to do so is in proportion to what they've done. This may not sound like a weakness, but consider this. There is a limit to what he is able to forgive, but that limit is hard to reach. Anyone who hasn't reached that limit is given a second chance and he hopes they will change their ways as he did. If they choose not to then he will pay for trusting them a second time.
-Craving for Knowledge: He seeks to understand as much of magic as he can including the darker side of it. That thirst for knowledge can sometimes be misguided, but with good intentions.
-Past Personality: Adrien walks a thin line, a very thin line that ties his hands in certain situations. He has given up the ways of the Dark Wizards for a little over a decade, but that doesn't mean that temptations aren't still there even if dormant. He tries his best to avoid doing things that will lead him down that path, but there are situations where he has to give into old personality traits to handle a situation to the best of his ability. Such moments tend to leave him rather fragile and reclusive.
-Wary: He is more worried about the Slytherins students turning down a darker path because he himself was a member of it. He has seen the majority of Dark Wizards come from that house. Due to this he is harder on them and keeps a closer eye on them then any other house.
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House- Slytherin
Job- Headmaster
Employer- Hogwarts
OWLs/NEWTs- O's and E's. Highest marks in Transfiguration, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts and Care for Magical Creatures, Lowest in Divination and Herbology.
Other:
Magical Skills-
Above average magical skills; Occlumency, Affinity to fire based spells due to being half Veela, knowledge of the Dark Arts (Degree unknown and a well kept secret), and Curse Breaking due to knowledge of the Dark Arts.
Patronus- Falcon
Wand- Wood: Hornbeam, Length: 13 2/3 inches, Core: Dual core, Veela Hair and Dragon heartstring.
Goals/Aspirations- To protect his students and defend those who can not protect themselves.
Other Information-
History-
Adrien was born in France, from a rather interesting union. It had stated out as his mother simply seducing a man for the fun of it, but that had quickly turned into love. It was a whirlwind romance that was frowned upon by both sides of the family. Victor's family wanted him to continue their pure-blood heritage while Abagail's family preferred she pick someone whose family wasn't so prejudice. Neither of the love struck pair would surrender to their family's wishes. They broke with their family's and married shortly after. They had been married for about two years before they were gifted with their first child, Adrien.
When he was born his family decided to retire from the city and sold their home that was near the ministry. It had been strategically located so that Victor could visit his wife during his breaks and wouldn't be too far from home when he was working behind a desk, not out in the field. Their new home was a little ways off, located in a rural area. A rather impressive manor that spoke of the privilege both were used to and able to afford. It was mostly due to the large purse Nicolas had gotten from his family during his days as a favored child. A man smart with money was able to make it last and grow.
Adrien spent the majority of his time with his mother, who had opted to stay at home to care for their son. Nicolas did take time out of his busy schedule to be with his son, but it wasn't as often as anyone would have liked. As a result Adrien was always closer to his mother then his father.
When Adrien turned two his Sister, Jessica was born, She was a quiet and pensive child that tended to keep to herself unlike her outgoing brother and mother. The two people who found it nearly impossible to be alone for more then an hour or so. Adrien usually wasn't far from his sister, being the older brother with a curios and protective nature of the girl.
The years passed without much incident until he turned about seven. His magical abilities revealed themselves a littler earlier than most and in a way that spoke of his Veela heritage. He was playing outside and was scolded for stepping on one of his mother's favorite flowers. Out of anger of being scolded the flower and a few others erupted into small fires. It was like a miniature version of a forest fire, a very miniature forest fire. His mother wasn't sure how to react. She was of course upset about her flowers, but at the same time she was proud of the fact her son would be a wizard. The fact he was a wizard with a bit of knack for fire was just the icing on the cake since she herself found fire a favored weapon.
Right after that display of magic his parents decided it was best to handle him with a little more care then usual, until he was able to control this gift. They didn't want anything else being set ablaze in the house, let alone the house itself. Nicolas took time off from work to stay home with Adrien and teach him how to control his powers. It wasn't like teaching him a new spell or anything like that, it was merely teaching him how to keep from having uncontrolled burst of magic like the one that had claimed the lives of many members of the garden.
They weren' able to keep a few occasional mishaps, but they did keep the damage dealt and frequency to a minimum. Only a few objects falling victim to his uncontrolled magic and each of varying degrees of damage, most of them being rather minuscule at least compared to the objects that didn't fare too well. During this time his youngest sister Lucinda. His mother was relieved when he was of age to go off to school and receiver a letter from Hogwarts. Three kids was bad enough, but one that had a tendency to set things on fire was more than she cared to handle at once. It was a bittersweet moment for Adrien who would miss his sisters especially Jessica who he was particular close to.
Adrien was surprisingly placed in Slytherin, his family had expected Gryffindor or Ravenclaw. His father became slightly wary of his son, he wasn't the most trusting of Slytherin. The family was still close, but Adrien was watched a little more then his siblings. His years at Hogwarts were generally uneventful except for a few chance meetings. During his years at Hogwarts he encountered a handful of Slytherins who came from rather prejudice bloodlines, these groups didn't think he was of a dirty heritage. His family wasn't well known enough for people to know his heritage and those that knew of his family mainly knew his father, not his mother.. They believed him to be pure-blood and he never corrected them on that. As a result he was allowed entrance into some rather questionable circles that whetted his appetite for knowledge of any kind. It had been meant simply as learning about the Dark Arts, from a scholarly stand point. It never remains that way, it was like a drug.
Adrien's personality shifted, he became cold during his last two years at Hogwarts. He tended to socialize only with Slytherins, he even avoided his sisters most of the time. He didn't treat them cruelly, but he wasn't nice to them either or trying to be around them as much as possible.There was a teacher during this time that he was close to, a sort of mentor. That mentor frowned upon his choices, but remained a friend if he ever needed it.
When he graduated he decided to take a few years to "find himself" or at least that's what he told his family. The truth was he'd gone off with a few friends of his to learn from an older witch that was fluent in the Dark Arts. Amongst them Adrien was the most skilled taking to them almost instantly. He was the only one amongst his peer to be deemed competent in the arts to their instructors liking and was admitted to a very small circle of Dark Wizards. These weren't like Death Eaters, they didn't care about blood purity. They cared about survival of the fittest and changing the culture of the wizarding world to one that was meant for only the strongest.
Adrien was enticed by their words and remained a member for years. He probably would have remained so had it not been for a certain teacher from his youth. The group had decided to make their prescience known after years of recruiting. They were small in numbers, but most of them gifted. They were confronted by a small group of witches and wizards, amongst them was his old Defense Against the Dark Arts. That old mentor didn't waste time in engaging his student in combat. The two dueled with ferocity and all the while his old mentor made his disappointment known. The duel concluded with Adrien losing. Adrien fell to his knees in tears begging his mentor to help him. He had become so lost in the dark arts and the craving for power that it brought that he'd lost sight of who he really was. He was lost and needed help finding his way back.
Adrien was spared Azkaban as well as being amongst the reported Dark wizards. The group had been a few old members of the Order and understood what the Dark Arts could do to someone who was barely twenty-one. They didn't think he could be judged for these actions and thus spared him the fate that would befall a captured Dark Wizard.
Adrien renounced the Dark Arts and instead became dedicated to learning how to counter them. This was of course under the watchful eye of his mentor who had brought him to Hogwarts with the approval of the Headmaster. As the years passed he still felt the pull of the Dark Arts, but he was able to resist them. When he was sure that he would be able to walk a better path he visited his family and told them what happened. His father welcomed him, but was weary of him because of his past. They never had quite the same relationship, it was strained. He remained just as close to his mother as he'd been before. He was her son after all and she was just glad to see him back. His sister Jessica was upset with him for over a month, but eventually came to forgive him. His youngest sister is still not on the best terms with him. In recent years they have become closer, but their relationship tends to be centered mostly around academic pursuits like discussing the care of magical creatures or dragons.
Shortly after the reunion he returned to Hogwarts and sought a teaching position. He wanted to make up for what he'd done and to do so he wanted to protect Hogwarts and steer students away from the path he'd walked. His old mentor stepped down from the post and Adrien took his place.
At the age of twenty-four Adrien became the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. He held this post for three years and had a rather interesting teaching style. He taught as hands on as he was allowed by the laws passed by the ministry. Students that had him for a professor would have learned how to duel proficiently as well as in theory recognize the signs of particularly dark bits of magic.
After three years of serving in this post the previous Headmaster stepped down and to his own surprise was offered the position. He took it without a second thought, it was the chance he'd been waiting for. At the age of twenty-seven he became Headmaster of Hogwarts and has since then added his own personal touches to the campus. The Forbidden Forest is off limits and for generally the same reasons, but its become a little more dangerous. During his time as Headmaster he has offered sanctuary to injured creatures who have to be handled with care. This along with his continued study of the dark arts and how to counter it have been kept a secret.