Harriet Bethlem

Harriet, start of series

Harriet Bethlem is the demigod daughter of Hecate, the Greek goddess of witchcraft (and more). She is Juniper's guardian and a main protagonist of the Fifth Ward series.

## Appearance

Harriet is 5'11" and 155 pounds. She has long, kinky hair that she loves to have pulled up like a 40s pin-up. Her style is a cross-decade affair with elements of Banana Republic. She loves Earth tones and floral prints, always gravitating towards vintage and thrifted clothing.

She is extremely confident in her body, whether its her curves or vitiligo. Her vitiligo is bilateral and genetic on her father's side. Most patches are from her day to day activities, but some, such as that around her neck, is from her childhood abduction.

## Personality

Harriet is an enneagram Type two: The Helper. She is incredibly empathetic and warm-hearted. She is selfless and self-sacrificing to a fault, commonly over exerting herself and, sometimes, people-pleasing. At times she focuses on others to focus on her own needs and problems.

She is a level 3 type two: "Encouraging and appreciative, able to see the good in others. Service is important, but takes care of self too: they are nurturing, generous, and giving—a truly loving person."

## Background

Harriet was born November 1, 1989 in Nigeria. Alongside Ivory, she was kidnapped by a rogue band of "magicians" who wanted her for the magical capabilities they believed her vitiligo held. She was taken as a child and due to a head injury and extreme trauma she cannot remember most of her childhood, including her parents and original name. The people of New Athens renamed her Harriet, and her last name comes from her mother figure at New Athens, Yolanda Bethlem.

Her main role at New Athens has been with the κηδεμόνας (Kidemonas), or "guardians", serving as a protector to young demigods and other mythical creatures. For 9 years Juniper was her charge until she aged out of the system and, after moving in with Harriet, was attacked, causing them to retreat to New Athens.

Harriet is Greek on her mother's side and Nigerian on her father's.

## Powers & Abilities

### Powers:

* Mystiokinesis (or reality warping, is the ability to control a natural form of energy, for example: creating snow, changing the weather, turning other people into animals, etc)
	+ Chlrokinesis: Harriet can manipulate plant life and has an in-depth understanding of each plant's magical properties and how they interact.
		- Healing
* Umbrakinesis (Nighttime Empowerment)
	+ Harriet's body and powers become stronger at night
* Necromancy
	+ As a daughter of Hecate,the Goddess of Necromancy, Harriet carries this ability. The extent of her abilities is unknown though, as this magic makes her feel "sick and twisted"

### Weapon of Choice:

* Rosebud: Harriet primarily uses a thorned whip with a rose pommel, and ivory handle.
* Magic: When able, Harriet depends upon her latent magical abilities to produce spells that can attack, defend, heal, and more.

### Stats:

Offense:3/7

Defense: 5/7

Intelligence: 4/7

Technique: 5/7

Speed: 4/7

Stamina: 3/7

Aurum: 7/7

## Relationships

### Juniper del Poderoso

Juniper is Harriet's charge, and she has a definite paternal feeling towards them. Harriet would do anything for Juniper and their relationship has developed from coddling at times to supporting when needed as Juniper has become more Powerful, more independent, and secure in themself.

### Yolanda Bethlem

While not a biological parent, Harriet calls the lifelong resident of New Athens, and Dryad, mom. Yolanda has lived for "quite a while" as Harriet describes and took in Harriet after her own "miracle baby" with a human man was taken by the gods. Harriet has helped curb her resentment and is treated, alongside Ivory, as Yolanda's second chance as a mother. She has made sure to make sure Harriet would be the best mother the world had ever seen.

### Ivory Bethlem

The daughter of Vulcan was stolen from Venice by the same magicians as Harriet, taken after the murder of her mother, a rival for the band of magicians. After a failed sacrifice she lost her legs and Harriet took care of her, more as an older sister than a mother like she was to Juniper. She was also taken in by Yolanda Behtlem, but did not have the same desire to nurture, but innovate and surpass her peers. Harriet views her as a little sister, someone to always take care of but also a rock to give her support when needed.