Desmond Parker

"*My ambition knows no limits.*"
―**Desmond Parker** to William PotterDesmond Parker was born on October 1st, 1951 in England. He is the only child of Christopher and Bethany Parker (née Mills) and grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Camden Town, London. From a young age, Desmond was determined to make something of himself and rise above his humble beginnings. This drive and ambition led him to become a young entrepreneur, founding his own company, the Old Firm, in 1966.

After graduating he opened a bookmaking office in Knockturn Alley alongside Adam Folwell, which quickly gained a reputation for being trustworthy and reliable. They expanded into providing security services for wealthy purebloods and eventually opened "Parker's Emporium for Magical Mischief" a joke store that also served as a front for their illegal dealings. Despite the risk, their cover as a legitimate shopkeeper allowed them to deal in drugs, dangerous magical artifacts, and weapons without detection by law enforcement officials.

Desmond is a charismatic and witty man with a close circle of allies and a large amount of self-confidence. He is well-known for his quick wit and sense of humor, which he uses to charm and disarm those around him. Despite his friendly and outgoing demeanor, Desmond is also highly ambitious and manipulative, constantly using those around him to achieve his own goals. He is also known for his flexible sense of morality, which allows him to justify his illegal activities, such as bookmaking and the dealing of illegal wizarding items.

## Synopsis

Desmond Parker is a complex individual with a multifaceted personality. On the surface, he presents himself as a charismatic, friendly, and witty man with a close-knit group of allies and a high level of self-confidence. He is often the center of attention at social gatherings, known for his quick wit and ability to entertain.

However, beneath this charming exterior lies a highly ambitious and manipulative individual with a flexible sense of morality. He is not above using those around him to achieve his own goals or to entertain himself when faced with boredom. Instead of using his intelligence in conventional ways, he uses his brainpower to hatch illegal schemes, which have put him in various risky situations.

Despite his illegal activities, Desmond is able to think on his feet and outsmart his antagonists when faced with difficult situations. He is a skilled manipulator, able to charm and deceive others to get what he wants. He is not averse to taking risks, but his intelligence and strategic thinking often allow him to navigate these situations with minimal repercussions.

In short, Desmond is a man with a lot of potential, but his ambition and flexible morality have led him down a path of illegal activities. He is a highly intelligent and strategic thinker, who uses his skills to achieve his own goals, often at the expense of others.

## Physical appearance

Desmond Parker is a dark-haired man in his late thirties, with a slightly weathered complexion marked by the passage of time. His dark brown, almost black hair falls in a smooth curtain around his face, with a few strands falling forward across his forehead, sweeping slightly to the left just before they reach his eyes. He sports a well-groomed beard that adds to his rugged and mature appearance. His eyes are a striking feature, with a chilling color and emotion that can be unsettling to those who meet him. He is a relatively handsome man and he is well aware of this fact, often using his looks to his advantage in his interactions with others.

When he speaks, the distinct tones of a Cockney accent can be detected, revealing his working-class roots from Camden Town, London. He is confident and well-spoken, but his accent can be a reminder of his humble beginnings. He carries himself with a certain air of mystery, his demeanor often reserved and guarded. He is not one to let his guard down easily, and it can be difficult to read his true intentions. Despite his reserved nature, he is a skilled manipulator, able to charm and deceive others when it suits him.

Desmond is typically seen wearing a three-piece tweed suit in shades of grey or black, tailored to perfection to accentuate his tall and lean frame. He pairs it with a crisp white dress shirt, adorned by a tie held in place by a sleek tie clip that adds a subtle touch of style to his overall appearance. Completing his sophisticated ensemble, he dons a pair of black boots and a signet ring on his right pinky. This attire reflects his meticulous attention to detail and desire to present himself in a sophisticated and polished manner.

## History

#### Time at Hogwarts (1963-1970)

Desmond Parker began his magical education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at the age of 12, alongside notable alumni such as William Potter, Adam Folwell, Perseus Black, Genesis Cox, Olivia Harrington, and Nicholas Gaunt. Upon his arrival, he quickly befriended William, Adam, and Perseus, and together they managed to unravel the mystery surrounding the astronomy tower, even before their first year ended. During his second year, Desmond developed a close bond with Genesis Cox, whom he dated for a brief period until the end of their fourth year. During his third year, he founded his company, the Old Firm, which specialized in the smuggling of contraband and bookmaking practices for Quidditch Matches. Despite the chaos and danger surrounding Hogwarts during his fifth year, Desmond survived the attack and stayed to help rebuild the castle after the fierce battle concluded. He remained at Hogwarts to complete his education, graduating with top marks in the arts of potion-making and transfiguration, solidifying his reputation as a talented wizard.

#### Post graduation (1970-Current)

After graduating Desmond aspired to become an auror but was declined from basic training due to his criminal record, causing him to reunite with Adam Folwell and open a bookmaking office in Knockturn Alley, turning the Old Firm into an actual company. They quickly established themselves as reputable and trustworthy business owners in the seedy area. Their success caught the attention of wealthy and influential purebloods who sought their services for protection and security. Seeing an opportunity for growth, Desmond and Adam expanded their business into providing security services to these high profile clients, which proved to be highly lucrative.

However, despite his legal ventures, Desmond never lost sight of his illegal activities. To further increase his profits, he decided to delve into the sale of joke items, a field that had proven to be highly profitable for many shopkeepers in the wizarding world. Desmond opened his own store, "Parker's Emporium for Magical Mischief" which quickly became a hit among Hogwarts students and young wizards looking for pranks and mischief.

But Desmond had more than just joke items in his inventory. His store also acted as a front for his criminal activities, allowing him to deal in drugs, dangerous magical artifacts, and weapons under the guise of selling joke items. Despite the illegal nature of his business, Desmond was highly successful and able to maintain his cover as a legitimate shopkeeper, making him even more dangerous and elusive to law enforcement officials.

As his empire grew, Desmond became more and more ruthless in his business dealings, making enemies and taking on dangerous clients who posed a threat to his operation. But he never lost sight of his ultimate goal: to become one of the most powerful and influential figures in the wizarding world, using his wits and cunning to achieve his ambitions.

## Skills & Abilities

* Potioneering
* Transfiguration
* Charms
* Strategic Thinking
* Penmanship

Potioneering is a skill that came quite naturally to Desmond from the moment he brewed his first potion. He quickly discovered a passion for the art of potion-making and takes great pride in his craft. He sees this skill as one of his most valuable assets and has even been selected to participate in the Potion Master's esteemed potion club, where he learned from some of the best Potioneers in Hogwarts. Desmond's ability to understand the intricacies of potion-making and his drive to perfect his craft has made him a skilled Potioneer, able to create powerful and complex potions with ease.

Desmond initially had a strong dislike for Transfiguration, as the process seemed too slow and tedious for his younger mind. However, as he grew older, he came to appreciate the value of patience and experience in mastering the skill. As a result, his Transfiguration skills have become a valuable asset in his criminal activities, allowing him to transform and conceal contraband and conceal any traces of his illegal activities.

* **Animagus** **—** Desmond successfully completed the Animagus transformation ritual at the age of twenty-one, becoming a raven and gaining the ability to transform at will. This remarkable ability has been instrumental in his criminal activities, enabling him to move around unnoticed and evade detection. Desmond's transformation into a raven is so convincing that even experienced Aurors have trouble distinguishing him from an ordinary bird.

Desmond's charm skills are not as strong as his mastery in Transfiguration or Potioneering, but his basic skillset from Hogwarts has helped him in various situations, including his criminal activities. He has used simple spells like the Unlocking Charm and Disillusionment Charm to gain access to restricted areas and avoid detection. Despite not dedicating much time to charms, his ability to produce a Patronus shows his proficiency in the subject.

* **Patronus Charm** **—** Desmond's patronus takes the form of a weasel.

"*Those who cast a weasel are as playful and mischievous as anyone would expect. Many of these witches and wizards are spontaneous and quick to make decisions without taking much thought on the consequences. This means they can bite off more than they can chew and get in way over their heads. In the long run, they rely on luck more often than not to keep them out of trouble. Even if these witches and wizards can get themselves into deep trouble, they are feisty when threatened and can pack a punch when you least expect it. It is when they are faced with a real challenge that they start to show amazing strategy and wit. If it seems these individuals think everything is all fun and games your assumptions are all wrong. Those who cast a weasel patronus are dangerous, relentless, and very intelligent.*"
―A description of the Weasel patronus.
Desmond's strategic thinking is closely linked to his skill in boxing. He always strives to be one step ahead in every situation and employs his strategic abilities to achieve this. As a result, he is able to outsmart and outplay opponents in any field, whether it be sports or real-life situations.

Desmond's penmanship is a skill that he has developed over time, with the goal of becoming a well-known journalist for the Daily Prophet, following in his father's footsteps. However, as he became more deeply involved in the criminal world, his aspirations of becoming a journalist faded away. Nevertheless, his ability to write remained valuable. Desmond uses his written words as a tool to manipulate and gain control of any situation he finds himself in.

## Relationships

* Adam Folwell
* Perseus Black
* William Potter
* Genesis Black
* Nicholas Gaunt

Desmond Parker and Adam Folwell have been close friends since their early childhood. Despite their challenging upbringing, their friendship has always been a source of strength for them, helping them navigate the dangers of their environment.When they received their letters they saw it as a chance to leave their past behind and start anew. However, they quickly realized that their past experiences gave them a unique perspective on life that many of their peers didn't possess.

During their fourth year at Hogwarts, they founded a secret bookmaking company that allowed students to place bets on Quidditch games and other events. Despite the risks involved in their illegal activities, Desmond and Adam's loyalty to each other and their quick thinking kept their business under wraps.

After graduation, they applied for their dream jobs, but unfortunately, Adam was declined the position of hit wizard, while Desmond was a job as an auror. Feeling demotivated, they decided to take matters into their own hands by founding "The Old Firm Limited," a sports gambling business. Their business grew rapidly as they expanded into security services, and they eventually opened their own wizarding joke shop. Despite the initial setbacks, their business became a success due to their complementary skills and expertise. Adam's street-smarts and brawn proved valuable in the security services, while Desmond's intelligence and thoughtfulness helped them expand their business into new areas. Together, they built a successful enterprise that reflected their mutual respect and loyalty to each other.

Desmond and Perseus became close friends during their first year at Hogwarts and bonded over their love of Quidditch and solving the mystery of the Astronomy Tower. Despite their different backgrounds, they supported each other through challenges which resulted in a strong friendship.

However, their friendship became strained as they entered adulthood. Perseus became fixated on morality and his career in law enforcement, while Desmond's ambition led him to prioritize success and fame over empathy and kindness. These differences in values caused heated disagreements and tension between the two friends. Another source of tension was Perseus marrying Genesis Cox, who had been Desmond's school sweetheart. Despite Desmond's efforts to move on, he couldn't help feeling a twinge of jealousy and resentment towards Perseus for marrying her. Although they tried to maintain their friendship, they eventually drifted apart, but still keep in touch occasionally.

William Potter and Desmond Parker became close friends while studying at Hogwarts. Despite their different backgrounds they quickly discovered their shared love for learning and exploration. They were both fascinated by the mysteries of magic and the unknown, and often spent hours discussing and debating various theories and ideas alongside Perseus Black. Their friendship was solidified when they worked together to solve the Mystery of the Astronomy Tower with the help of Perseus Black and Adam Folwell.

After graduation, they pursued different careers, with William working in the Department of Mysteries and Desmond in the business world. Despite their busy lives, they tried to maintain their friendship, but William's growing secrecy and Desmond's ruthless ambition created a rift between them.

Nevertheless, they continued to admire each other's talents and abilities, with William impressed by Desmond's success and Desmond looking up to William's intelligence and dedication. Although they may not be as close as they used to be, they both value their friendship and the mutual respect they have for each other.

Desmond and Genesis developed a close friendship during their first year at Hogwarts, bonding over their shared passion for Quidditch and similar personalities. They later became romantically involved in their second year, but their relationship was marred by Desmond's involvement in illegal activities. This caused a rift between them, and they eventually broke up in their fourth year, leaving Genesis feeling betrayed and hurt.

As an adult, Desmond's relationship with Perseus Black soured, and he blamed Genesis for their falling out after she married Perseus. However, Desmond's bitterness towards Genesis began to fade after he got married to Penelope Hades. His successful career also provided him with some comfort, but the loss of Genesis and Perseus continued to weigh on him. Despite his efforts to move on, Desmond couldn't help but feel a twinge of resentment towards Genesis whenever he thought of their past.

Desmond and Nicholas Gaunt first met at Hogwarts in 1963 and were sorted into Gryffindor and Slytherin houses, respectively. Although they didn't interact much, their relationship was strained due to Nicholas's pureblood status, which made him view Desmond, a half-blood, as inferior.

Their rivalry came to a head when Nicholas and Alistair Rosier attempted to frame Desmond for a student's murder, and Alistair even plotted to kill him. However, Desmond was saved by Perseus Black in a legendary wizarding duel that left all involved unconscious. Despite their past animosity, Nicholas and Desmond reconciled during the Battle of Hogwarts when Nicholas saved Desmond's ex-girlfriend, Genesis Cox, from an attacker.

After graduating, Desmond and Nicholas occasionally ran into each other, but their interactions were brief. However, in 1990, Desmond was surprised to learn that Nicholas had become the new defence against the dark arts teacher. Despite their past, Desmond supported Nicholas and wished him success in his new role.