Character Info—
Name: Zephyros “Zippy” Sinistra or Grandpa Sinitra to Artemis and Apollo
Age: 77 and still kicking!
Graduation: Class of 1959, Slytherin Alum
OWLs/NEWTs: Zippy much to the amazement of the entire Sinistra clan got all Os – he assures you he did not cheat, though the more modern anti-cheating charms were not introduced till the late 60s and that Ravenclaw next to him was awful nice – both times *winks*

History:
Zephyros was born the youngest and only son of Notos and Mary Sinistra on one stormy spring evening May of 1941. His unique name is attributed the family tradition of naming their children after Greek gods and goddesses of the sky, thus he was stuck with the mouthful of a first name that was attributed to the West Wind, bringer of Spring. No one, not even his three sisters, could remember what Notos had named his son and since the little boy was so quick on his feet and a rather difficult child to catch (especially during bath time) the nickname of Zippy stuck. Notos soon found that a shorter name for his son came in handy when it came time to give lectures to his son, who had a mischievous streak that was magically contained while he was Hogwarts. If it hadn’t been for Aunt Selene lurking over his shoulder he most definitely would have gotten into trouble. But unlike all the other Sinistra’s to hold the coveted Professor of Astronomy post, Aunty Selene had a firm grip over all her nieces and nephews that entered her domain (read all of Hogwarts) and made sure that if they exhibited any signs of creativity and imagination they got lines, no questions asked.
And so Zippy contented himself with other things – such as quidditch, becoming the star Slytherin player and captain of his team holding the position of, why yes indeed, seeker. Not only quick on his feet, Zippy was also quite quick in the air, and had a rather quick mind that he rarely put to reputable use. Not when there were thousands of young ladies that were willing to do all the work for him and everyone that ever sat near him had such dog gone large handwriting (or so he likes to tell his grandchildren).
Needless to say Zippy’s years at Hogwarts were some of the best he ever had, though he didn’t meet the lovely Iris till he started his work at the ministry. His odd way of looking at things, a talent that had been cleverly repressed by Aunty Selene, and high scores lead him down the career path of an unspeakable. While most of what he did during his time he spent at the ministry he can’t speak about he will admit that the best part of his job was going to the library, where the elusive librarian Iris would sit day after day just waiting for him to check out a book or ask for help. After finally getting up the courage to ask the young miss out for coffee he proposed a full week later. Iris was either very flattered or intoxicated for the couple was married not more than a month later. No one thought it an odd occurrence for she was marrying a Sinistra with the nickname of Zippy. The writing was on the wall so to speak. Thus the couple lived happily, producing several children, the one of most note being Boreas. It was this son that produced Zippy’s two favorite grandchildren, who were consequently twins, Artemis and Apollo.
Well after the birth of Boreas wires began to become undone in Zippy’s mind. Perhaps it was the result of a high-pressure job during a chaotic time, or it could have been one to many bludgers to the head in his youth. But by 1998, at the age of 47, he was formally requested to leave his job due to the high number of on and off the job hallucinations and his insistence that there were little people living on his shoulders that told him the answers to everything. Several stints in Saint Mungos did little to relive him of his newfound oddities, which included talking to invisible objects and reacting to occurrences that only he can see. The Sinistra clan took this in stride, thinking him no odder than the he-she Apollo or Zippy’s other sister who believed she was actually the goddess for whom she had been named.
While not necessarily completely crazy Zippy is not completely sane either. He spends most his days calmly reading the newspaper, discussing it with whoever happens to be around, spying on the neighbors (both real and imaginary), discussing the old days (in a heady combination of fact and fantasy), playing little “love” pranks on his wife, and checking up on his grandchildren. Iris has stayed by her husband, whether its because she was informed that Sinistra’s don’t believe in divorce just death or she rather likes Zippy in his current state is a highly personal question she won’t answer. She would however like to kill her grandson Apollo for introducing her husband to the Weasley shop and wishes the twins (Sinistra) would stop pulling pranks on her – Zippy would be much more receptive to such attentions she is sure.

Personality:
Zippy has one of the unforgettable personalities that has only been emphasized with his age. While as a youth he might have only been slightly mischievous and more inclined to be known as the Slytherin Quidditch Captain, since he is no longer trying to impress the ladies (he already caught one) he will be the first to do anything that strikes him as amusing – not matter what the personal cost. It could be said that some of his grandchildren have been influenced by this trait. His favorite shops are now Sinistra’s Secondhand Shop and Weasley's Wizard Wheezes. Zippy tends to use the products he purchases for his own enjoyment of the future enjoyment (or embarrassment of others) and he is quite good about pinning the blame on his grandchild Apollo, who is by far to trusting of a boy.
When not planning his next innocent event Zippy is quite adapt to talk the ear off of anyone with an interpretive telling of his past or some story about his latest invisible counterpart. Close family usually gets stories involving both while those he doesn’t know as well just get his life story with a few minor embellishments.
As far as temperaments go Zippy is the epitome of a sweet old man with a ready to please attitude and ever-present smile. It takes a lot to rain on his parade though a tongue lashing from his wife can reduce him to a bumbling mess in less than three minutes. This bumbling mess usually means he retreats further to his world of delirium. At times he is quite focused and knows where he is and doesn’t see the invisible persons around him while other times, mostly when he’s stressed, the ‘creatures of his mind’ as one healer so kindly put it come out and talk.

Appearance:
Just think adorable old man and you have got yourself an image of Zippy. He is of slightly shorter than average height for a male and his hair, what’s left of it that is, is a nice silver grey that is usually respectably combed back. His coke bottle glasses with large black rims magnify his large Sinistra signature blue eyes. Though his grandson has been trying to change these glasses out for a more ‘hip’ pair Zippy likes them. For being plus seventy years Zippy is still very fit and very spry on his feet, yet he still dresses like a wizard stuck in the past, dressing in tweeds and wearing the ties his wife, invisible friends, and grandchildren have given him over the years. Some of his outfits can come out looking very out there thanks to those ties.

OOC Info--
Name & Contact Information: Apollo… PM me if you need me (I couldn’t help but create another Sinistra)
Previous Roleplay Experience: almost a year