Harold Gloom

Father - Mooching Hobo (Amadeus Gloom)

> "Imagine what it's like to be scared you'll sleep on the streets, that you have no home to go back to! That... That-!!"
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> *- Time of Training Pg. 26*
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Harold Gloom, also known as the Hobo Candy-man Magician or just Gloom, is Wallis Gloom's younger brother and Petunia's son. He lived on the streets in a cardboard box, living next to Mooching Hobo until he stole money from Wallis and was forced to work for him to pay him back. He didn't get his magic until he was seventeen, which is considered a late age to get your magic, and is the most likely reason that Wallis hired Assistant.

## Appearance

Harold has pale skin, red eyes, and black medium length hair. He wears a large long-sleeved white button-up coat, underneath is a short sleeve brown shirt. He has a red bandana of sorts at his hairline, which is noticeable without his hat. He has brown gloves, red shorts, brown boots, and red and white pants that look like candy canes. His pants may be leggings considering he has shorts, but when Seaweed teases him about it he just denies it.

His alternative outfit, the one he used Wallis' money on, is a black long sleeve coat with red buttons, pockets, lapels, and tie. He has a short white cape with a tall collar and has black gloves with black and red cuffs. He wears black and red shorts and wears black boots with red trim. Harold still has his candy cane leggings.

Harold's training attire is a simple white pullover hoodie, red pants with a white stripe down the sides, brown fingerless gloves, a brown sweatband, and brown shoes with white trim.

When Harold was a child he had dirty blonde hair and blue eyes, similar to Wallis.

## Personality

Harold has an opposing personality from his brother as he does not seem to like social interactions as much, or being in the spotlight. He seems very guarded and isn't very expressive. He does not like it when people touch him continuously. Regardless, Harold does care about a lot of people, especially if in need, such as Assistant and Hobo, and wants to do what he can to help out.

## Relationships

### Wallis Gloom

Harold is Wallis's younger brother. They were close when they were younger, but after Wallis accidentally turned Harold's limbs invisible their relationship became strained. Wallis blamed himself for the incident and distanced himself from Harold. Their relationship seems to have improved, specifically after Wallis reappeared, as they have significantly fewer fights.

### Assistant (Rylie)

Harold and Assistant quickly bonded while undergoing training to work for Wallis. They are friendly with each other, and Wallis often teases them by implying they are a couple or that Harold is romantically interested in her.

### Petunia

Being Harold and Wallis's mother, both of them have a close relationship with her. Harold and Wallis seem to fear Petunia, we learn this is because they hate to see her upset or disappointed, and that Petunia can be very scary when angered. Overall they love each other very much.

### Mooching Hobo (Amadeus)

While Harold was homeless, he lived next to Mooching Hobo, with who he became good friends. He would often give him candy, though he would never let Mooching Hobo eat one of his lemon kids. Harold cares about Hobo as he makes sure he is fed and tries to help him whenever he can. It is later revealed that Mooching Hobo is Harold and Wallis' father.

### The Dark Overlord

The Dark Overlord has only been seen by Harold, Seaweed, and Assistant. According to Seaweed, Harold has made many attempts to contact the Dark Overlord, all of which have been unsuccessful. Harold doesn't seem to like him very much and is confused and angered as to why he kept Assistant's hat from her.

### Lemon Kids

Harold finds his lemon kids to be annoying most of the time. He cares about them since he doesn't let Hobo eat them and reassures them when they get worried. He is often creeped out by the dark things they say such as "eating human flesh" and their worship of the Dark Overlord. Unlike normal magic golems, Harold cannot control them and doesn't know how he creates them.

## Trivia

* Harold has a stuffed pink bear with a top hat and monocle named Mr. Monocle. Wallis uses it in The Battle Between Brothers to mock him. It also makes an appearance in Hereafter when Assistant dreams about the kid versions of herself, Wallis, and Harold during her coma.
* Although Harold/Assistant (Rylie) is a popular ship, Harold is asexual and aromantic.
* Petunia's nickname for Harold is Gloomy Bear

## Gallery

Harold alt outfitharold training outfitHarold without his coatCake's anime visionHarold in Rylie's dreamHarold and Wallis bonding as kidsPicture of Harold and Wallis as childrenHarold after his limbs became invisibleEarly concept art