Ayumi Deokha

Yuki Deokha (sister),

Ejiro Deokha (brother),

**Ayumi Deokha** (11 May, 1961), was a Korean pure-blood wizard and the youngest daughter of Jihyo Deokha (née Lee) and Taeyong Deokha. She attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1972-1979 and was sorted into Slytherin. When Ayumi started at Hogwarts, she met and became best friends with three fellow students: Ravenclaw's Inala Kokomikeis, and Briar Montgomery, and Gryffindor's Virginia Fawley. She also became close with James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew (a.k.a The Marauders).

## Physical Appearance

**Eyes**: Ayumi’s steel grey eyes are slender and almond shaped. The only tell that really reveals her mood, her eyes are expressive and reflective. Often piercing and judgmental- she doesn’t need words to show how she’s feeling. A perfectly raised eyebrow will do wonders.

**Hair**: As part of the Deokha family, Ayumi’s silky straight midnight blue hair is often twisted into an intricate braid that hangs down her back, or pulled into a pristine high ponytail. When loose, her dark tresses fall down to her waist, although she rarely wears it down for practical reasons.

**Height**: 5’7”

**General Appearance:** Although she isn’t one to stand out in a crowd, once she captures your attention, Ayumi tends to hold it. Her petite build oozes confidence, without seeming cocky. She is sure of who she is, and her charisma is intoxicating. She holds herself with a perfect posture, although it looks natural. She moves as if she were floating, causing any sharp or quick movements to be quite startling. Her face always wears a calm smile, eyes observing everything though never seeming paranoid.

**Dressing Style**: Not one for quick fashion trends, Ayumi stuck to her essentials. Business formal, neat, elegant, dark academia style. Often, she and Briar would share staple clothing pieces. Her most common outfit was a fitted cream turtleneck, crisp black skinny jeans, and a deep emerald blazer. As she often works Slytherin pride into her color scheme and daily outfit choice, she is rarely seen in any “commercial” Slytherin wear- similar to most noble pure-bloods.

**Jewelry:** Often adorned in jewels, Ayumi was able to make any outfit elegant with a few well selected rings, earrings, and her signature emerald and snake necklace. Never seen wearing tacky jewels, or over accessorizing, although for formal events she would weave pearls into her updo.

## Personality and Traits

**General Character Traits:**

The definition of grace and poise, Ayumi tends to float through crowds. It seems as though everyone is wowed by her beauty, although her easy laugh and tales of adventure decrease from any air of superiority she may hold. Despite seemingly aware of her place, people tend to question why she would be friends with such an odd group, and often she catches flak from her Slytherin peers. While she would rather tear them all a new one, she softly reminds them that in order to know thine enemy, they must stay close. As a Slytherin, her silver tongue rarely fails, and lies seem to flow easily; most people believe she is an honest person. She uses her pureblood status as a way to stay in good graces with the Slytherins, while over acting humble due to being a foreigner. Her overall demeanor is that of royalty, though her friends know her to have quite the mouth on her.

An ambivert, destined to act as a social butterfly, Ayumi navigates social circles with ease, but would much rather spend the evening with her friends. Not one to speak out of turn, she keeps most of her opinions to herself, although is quick to shut down rumors or ill behavior from others. Her grey eyes are ever calculating, and she seems to know what people will do before they even do it. She is excellent at observing quietly, as well as picking up cues during conversation, so she is quick to fall into others' good graces- especially with her quick sense of humor.

Wickledy intelligent, Ayumi prides herself on her schoolwork, often coming first in class. She puts her all into creating the highest quality work she can, and is often disappointed when beaten- though she would never say it out loud. Ever the gracious loser, Ayumi hides her competitive nature when it will yield her more information to stay lower in the class- despite how frustrated it may make her. Although she is opinionated, she keeps her thoughts to herself, even when faced with conflict. She tends to lead people in her direction with logic, and twisting their words to fit her ideals- tricking people into thinking they agree with her. A skilled gaslighter.

Despite being highly skilled in controlling her emotions and actions, Ayumi tends to have emotional breaking points. After all, being a hormonal young woman is hard enough, especially one who is trying to discover who she is in a world where she must play every role but her own. Because of this, Ayumi does not tend to get close to anyone, lest they see her cracks. It takes her a long time to trust, and while others may think they know her, very few actually do. Additionally, although some may think she is a teacher’s pet, Ayumi has a very low opinion on those in positions of power and authority. She has personally experienced abuse of power and although will smile through her temper, holds little respect for the so called adults meant to guide her.