Signe

Golden Canary

Portrayed by Carole Lombard

Name:	Signe Myrna Crabbe
Aliases:	Sydney Cole (stage name), Siggy (only by Beryl), Sinny, Sins, Sin
Birthday:	Mar 26, 1917
Position:	Singer
Lineage:	Squib - Pureblood

Description

Signe is a slight figure, with short blonde hair she keeps pinned perfectly into place. Her clothes are always neat and well fitted - dresses of the latest Muggle fashions, with matching heels to make up for her lack of height. Her blue eyes are friendly and warm, but often lowered away from strangers when she isn't performing. She smiles gently, speaks softly - and changes completely into a far more confident and direct woman when she performs.

Background

Born seven years after Beryl, Signe grew up in the shadow of her tomboy-ish big sister and felt the repercussions of the example she set. Her mother sternly restricted her to proper past-times such as music, needlepoint and dance - and it was music that really sparked her interest, keeping her indoors and out of trouble. She was happily provided with tutors by a mother delighted to see that one of her daughters would turn out to be a proper lady.

Though as she grew older, a new worry grew - there were no magical outbursts, not a sign of magical talent. A sinking and worrying thought that was confirmed when her invitation to Hogwarts failed to arrive - Signe was a squib. She was bundled off to a Muggle school which focused on music and the arts. While she was delighted to study something she was passionate about, it was a difficult transition for a young girl who had few friends, and no exposure to the Muggle world. She always traveled home for the holidays, hoping to delight her family with new songs she had learned, and to erase any lingering disappointment they may feel.

It was at school that Signe was exposed to the Muggle radio, and first heard jazz music. It enthralled the young student who listened to endless hours of the new music, and practiced it on her own. Once finished with school, rather than seeking work at an opera house or in an orchestra, she focused on finding gigs at jazz halls, while occasionally accepting work as a classical musician if that's what would pay the bills that month.

RP Hooks

• Musician: Signe loves to sing, listen to, and perform music. She's performed at numerous small clubs, the Natrix, and even the Royal Albert Hall - once.
• In her sister's shadow: Beryl was a Cursebreaker and Treasure Hunter and - oh yeah. A witch. Do you know Signe's big sister?
• Squib: Nothing scares Signe more than the wrong wizards finding out what she is. She doesn't trust strange wizards - particularly not Pure-blooded ones.

Quirks

• Perfectionist
• Timid
• Soft-Hearted
• Wealth: Comfortable
• Honest

Logs

Logs featuring Signe	Logs that refer to Signe
(1940-08-25) Bunkered Down (1940-05-15) Unbound (1940-05-15) Club Hoppers (1940-04-17) A Son's Love (1939-11-16) All the Single Ladies (1939-11-02) Her Best Twentieth Birthday Ever (1939-10-14) Lucid Sonata (1939-10-09) Stage Names (1939-10-05) Rhyeline's Twenty-First (1939-09-30) A Songbird in the Chippy page 1 of 3123next »	(1940-07-07) Run In On a Rainy Day (1940-05-20) Chat Over Tea (1939-11-03) An Understanding (1939-08-17) So This Is Peace (1939-05-05) Dodging A Bullet (1939-05-03) Pestering In the Park

Relationships

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Family

Alphard Alphard is Signe's younger cousin - someone she had not seen since the boy was 6, until quite recently. Despite some shock at learning that there was a squib in the family, Alphard and Signe seem to be re-establishing a friendly relationship.

Beryl Signe's older and rather intimidating sister. In Signe's eyes, she can do no wrong.

Tiberius_Tripe Tiberius loves Beryl, and he's the the father of her child. That makes him a brother. He is thankfully accepting of squibs - but why must he say so many other distressing things?

Roland Percival Crabbe Signe's father, who was disappointed she was neither magical nor a son.

Isolde Lynette Crabbe Signe's mother, who was delighted to raise a lady, and disappointed she wasn't a witch.

Natrix

Audrey A fellow squib, a fellow actress and singer, and - oh yeah - Wolfgang's other lover, Audrey was a potential rival. Fortunately, despite being overwhelmingly outgoing, Audrey is a sweetheart and a complete gem. Signe just adores her.

Sweeney Sweeney is one of Wolfgang's employees - the head of security. She can't criticize him on how he does his job, but Signe isn't sure she really cares for him.

Wolfgang A fellow entertainer, and an utterly charming man. He makes duets completely entrancing. He makes her happy, and she tries to do the same. Sometimes things seem to go a bit wrong, though.

Other

Graham A kind man, and a friend. Signe feels safer in the wizarding world when he's about. Unfortunately, for now they are unable to see each other.

Guy A fellow squib, though he had it rougher than she. He seems kind, but she doesn't know him well.

Marius Marius is a childhood friend of Signe's - one year younger than she. He was as shy and reserved as she was, and they would spend time together at parties and outings. She hasn't seen him in eleven years - no doubt he has a position of influence in the wizarding world, now.

Rena Rena is a friend of Graham's. She's kind, considerate, and reassuring.

Rhyeline Rhyeline is the only person who's ever told Signe that she doesn't see her place as a squib as something unfortunate, something worthy of pity, but rather a strength to be admired. It made Signe warm to her instantly.

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