Post by Timothy Crennent on Apr 29, 2009 7:23:40 GMT -7
It seems like it would be a bit silly to approve my own history, but I've had both Revan and Laura look over this, so I believe it's fine. I just thought I'd post it here anyway for anyone who's following along.
After Padril graduated in 2008, Tim and Padril moved back to the format of working in the store themselves – Padril full-time, and Tim part-time when he got time away from school. That Christmas, however, Padril told Tim that he would be no longer actively associated with Crennent’s, as he went on to pursue his writing career. Tim was devastated, but failed to talk him out of it. Padril sold his share of the business to Tim, which made Tim the sole owner of Crennent’s Quality Quidditch Supplies at the age of 17. He hired extra hands and continued monitoring and managing the store from Hogwarts. For extra money, he rented out the spare room above Crennent’s which used to be Padril’s to one of his workers.
In April 2009, the Death Eaters attacked Hogsmeade and Crennents was burnt to the ground as a result, including thousands of Galleons of merchandise. Tim was again hit with a heavy blow, but thanks to his insurance was able to gain most of the lost money back. Since Padril left the business, Tim had been saving up to open a second branch in Diagon Alley (something Padril had never agreed with), but instead he had to use that money (along with the insurance payout) to help rebuild Crennents in Hogsmeade over his summer holidays. By September, Crennents was back up and running again and Tim was beginning his final year at Hogwarts.
At first, Tim found himself coping with the workload, but as NEWTs drew closer and closer, he found himself struggling to balance both areas of his life. Tim eventually appointed one of his better workers as store manager, so that he could concentrate on his studies. It was clear that Crennents was losing revenue under this plan, but Tim had neither the time nor the energy to correct the issue. In June of 2010, Tim finally graduated from Hogwarts with a three O’s (Charms, Muggle Studies, Arithmancy), two E’s (Transfiguration, History of Magic) and two A’s (Defence Against the Dark Arts, Potions). After graduating, he also finally retook his Apparition Exam and passed.
Tim returned to the store, demoted the old manager, and immediately got to setting things straight. He had been planning to do the “traditional” tour of the Wizarding World after graduating as his brother had done, but decided to postpone the trip in order to work on the shop. He heard that the Hogwarts Flying Instructor, Louise Troy, was looking to get out of teaching. Louise had always seemed respectful and fairly switched-on to Tim, so he offered her a position as a manager of Crennent’s, which she accepted. Together, they restored the store back to its former glory. The Hogwarts customers rebuilt their great rapport with Crennents, thanks to Louise’s skills with children and having taught many of them before. She also showed a thorough understanding of flying and Quidditch which helped with stock selection and orders. In February 2011, Tim saw fit to finally take his tour around the Wizarding World.
He returned two months later with a heightened sense of scope and a realization of just how big and complex the world really is. He decided that if he wanted to see as much of it as possible, that he would have to start stepping away from Crennents and exploring other areas. Since then, Tim has become more of a silent partner in the business. He still helps run some aspects and will work in the store itself from time to time but for the most part the shop is run by Louise. He rewarded Louise for her hard work by giving her a 10% share in the business. Tim recently accepted a job as a member of the Accidental Magic Reversal Squad for the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes, where he is developing his magical skillset. The nature of the job means he has a fair bit off “off-time” in which he trains and completes work for Crennents. He hopes to become an Obliviator and make his way onto the Muggle-worthy Excuse Committee within the next few years.
After Padril graduated in 2008, Tim and Padril moved back to the format of working in the store themselves – Padril full-time, and Tim part-time when he got time away from school. That Christmas, however, Padril told Tim that he would be no longer actively associated with Crennent’s, as he went on to pursue his writing career. Tim was devastated, but failed to talk him out of it. Padril sold his share of the business to Tim, which made Tim the sole owner of Crennent’s Quality Quidditch Supplies at the age of 17. He hired extra hands and continued monitoring and managing the store from Hogwarts. For extra money, he rented out the spare room above Crennent’s which used to be Padril’s to one of his workers.
In April 2009, the Death Eaters attacked Hogsmeade and Crennents was burnt to the ground as a result, including thousands of Galleons of merchandise. Tim was again hit with a heavy blow, but thanks to his insurance was able to gain most of the lost money back. Since Padril left the business, Tim had been saving up to open a second branch in Diagon Alley (something Padril had never agreed with), but instead he had to use that money (along with the insurance payout) to help rebuild Crennents in Hogsmeade over his summer holidays. By September, Crennents was back up and running again and Tim was beginning his final year at Hogwarts.
At first, Tim found himself coping with the workload, but as NEWTs drew closer and closer, he found himself struggling to balance both areas of his life. Tim eventually appointed one of his better workers as store manager, so that he could concentrate on his studies. It was clear that Crennents was losing revenue under this plan, but Tim had neither the time nor the energy to correct the issue. In June of 2010, Tim finally graduated from Hogwarts with a three O’s (Charms, Muggle Studies, Arithmancy), two E’s (Transfiguration, History of Magic) and two A’s (Defence Against the Dark Arts, Potions). After graduating, he also finally retook his Apparition Exam and passed.
Tim returned to the store, demoted the old manager, and immediately got to setting things straight. He had been planning to do the “traditional” tour of the Wizarding World after graduating as his brother had done, but decided to postpone the trip in order to work on the shop. He heard that the Hogwarts Flying Instructor, Louise Troy, was looking to get out of teaching. Louise had always seemed respectful and fairly switched-on to Tim, so he offered her a position as a manager of Crennent’s, which she accepted. Together, they restored the store back to its former glory. The Hogwarts customers rebuilt their great rapport with Crennents, thanks to Louise’s skills with children and having taught many of them before. She also showed a thorough understanding of flying and Quidditch which helped with stock selection and orders. In February 2011, Tim saw fit to finally take his tour around the Wizarding World.
He returned two months later with a heightened sense of scope and a realization of just how big and complex the world really is. He decided that if he wanted to see as much of it as possible, that he would have to start stepping away from Crennents and exploring other areas. Since then, Tim has become more of a silent partner in the business. He still helps run some aspects and will work in the store itself from time to time but for the most part the shop is run by Louise. He rewarded Louise for her hard work by giving her a 10% share in the business. Tim recently accepted a job as a member of the Accidental Magic Reversal Squad for the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes, where he is developing his magical skillset. The nature of the job means he has a fair bit off “off-time” in which he trains and completes work for Crennents. He hopes to become an Obliviator and make his way onto the Muggle-worthy Excuse Committee within the next few years.
