Who’s Who: Jean-Noël of the De Mortie Coven

The freshman works part-time at a Thanks A Latte Café branch in New Orleans. While he’s pretty good, he doesn’t plan on being a barista for ever.

By Natasha Penn in Book of Secrets, Characters, Weird on June 23, 2021June 3, 2021

Name: Jean-Noël LaRue

Identity: cisgender male

Birth Date: 20 of August

Year: Freshman

Height: 1.84 m

Hair: short onyx black, natural curly

Orientation: homosexual

Age: 15

Zodiac: Leo

Weight: 135 lbs.

Eyes: hickory brown

Complexion: smooth ochre with warm yellow undertones

Classification: Enchanter

Species: Witch

Specialty(ies): curse protection, glamours/illusions, seals

Greatest fear: amounting to nothing

Interested in:

boba tea
yoga
black cats
drama/theater
gossip
singing

Disinterested in:

littering
animal testing
heavy metal (just… Why?)
mortal men
Karen

Random Facts:

1. Jean-Noël is called Junior by his parents, as his father is Jean-Noël LaRue Sr. He despises the nickname, so everyone calls him by his full first name.

2. The freshman works part-time at a Thanks A Latte Café branch in New Orleans. While he’s pretty good, he doesn’t plan on being a barista for ever.

3. Jean-Noël and Naomie Blaise have modelled for other members of their coven. They’re best known for promoting Renette’s clothing designs, Kettia’s cruelty-free makeup, and Yolette’s homemade jewelry.

4. Besides his part-time barista gig, Jean-Noël also offers tarot readings and spells to regular customers, adding to the café’s popularity as well as giving the witch a chance to practice his magick.

5. He sings in the school choir–and, though he doesn’t realize it yet, Jean-Noël has a secret admirer.