Post by Heidi Palomo on Jun 1, 2012 9:33:39 GMT -5
Accepted! Welcome to Hogwarts: The New Ages
Full Character Name: Heidi Roxana Palomo
D.o.B./Age: July 19, 2012 / 16
Place of Residency: {MUST be in the UK area} Isle of Wales
Blood Status: {Pureblood, Half-blood, Muggleborn} Pureblood
House Preference 1: Hufflepuff
House Preference 2: Gryffindor/Ravenclaw
Wand: Blackthorn, augury tail feather, 13"
History:
Parent(s):Father-Estone Palomo, Mother-Virginia Palomo/Deceased
Sibling(s):Brother-Gabriel Palomo/Deceased, Twin Sister-Cruz Palomo/Deceased, Sister-Sol Palomo, Sister-Blanca Palomo
Other(s):
Economic Status: Lower class
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I was born in the heat of July, in a small city on the Isle of Wales. From an early age I knew it was not going to be an easy life. When I was seven my family and I went on a camping trip. One night my father took my sisters Sol and Blanca into town with him to get more supplies while my mother, my sister, my brother and I stayed back at camp. We had no idea there was a werewolf in the area. I was attacked and bitten and it left me for dead along with my mother, my brother, and my sister. They weren’t nearly as lucky as I was. After harsh weeks of recovering I came back. I never saw my mother, brother, or twin sister again. It only took a few more weeks for my father and sisters to realize what I’d become. When the next full moon rolled around I went crazy. I could’ve killed them all so easily.
My father sought out the help of one of his friends, Devon Lydnn-also a werewolf. As I had been, he was turned when he was young. He had learned much during his time about how to deal with this, so my father sent me to to live with him for just over a year. When I came back I had a nice supply of wolfsbane potion, and a good dose of newfound self control. Things still weren’t the same. I could sense them all watching me all the time, as if at any second I would shift and go on a killing spree. It was in the beginning I saw how people treated others like me. Like a time bomb. A rabid dog just waiting to escape.
When they finally learned to accept the new me, it was like they’d never really knew me before. I shocked them with my sweet nature, and my willingness to forgive them. I wasn’t bitter, and any bad thoughts I had I forced myself to turn them around into something good. I even let go of the anger I felt towards the one who had turned me in the first place. I was content with who I was. When it was finally time to see me off to Hogwarts for the first time my father actually seemed disappointed to see me go. I smiled and waved at him as the train drove away, and I could’ve sworn I saw a tear roll down his cheek.
Once I was finally at school I had to go through my acceptance process all over again. I never told anyone but my teachers what I was. The other students didn’t know what it was about me, but I was different and that was a good enough reason to avoid me. I worked hard throughout my first few years there to gain trust and friendships. I enjoyed school, especially once people finally started to open up to me a bit more. I’d been having problems feeling lonely and abandoned, but soon it went away and was replaced with the feeling that only friends could bring. That made the difference.
But good things can only last so long.
During my fifth year I was arrested by the Ministry's Werewolf Capture Unit after a false tip lead them to me in the unsolved murder of Ashlyn Thomas. The only thing that got me out of being prosecuted was sadly the Turati family. My father had been working for them for years doing dirty work for them. He was trying to get out of this work for my sisters and I, but he couldn't. When I was approached by the Turatis they offered both my freedom and ending my father's work contract if I agreed to become a part of their security detail. They had a group of young werewolves that they were training and I became a part of their "pack".
That same year I'd made the mistake of starting to really like one of my few friends. He'd always been so sweet to me, but at some point I realized I was never going to be anything more than a friend to him. He already had a girl who had fawned at his feet since they were young. I became more depressed, but I made an unusual friendship in Professor Skyler Deadman. Then once I went to Turati boot camp that summer I changed. I got strong and confident, finally making enough money for my family to get by as well. I pushed down the feelings I still felt and tried to move on. Most of my time then had to be poured into protecting Silvia Turati. Oddly enough I even started to become almost friends with her. I still long for the day I can have my freedom back, but for now it is a good distraction from anything else that could be bringing me down. At least now my sisters are here at Hogwarts at the same time as I am. I can't afford mess ups for their sakes.
Personality Description: {at least 2 good sized paragraphs}
Contrary to popular belief, Heidi is a real sweetheart. Most people look at her and think that she’s a spoiled little rich girl, but really that assumption couldn’t be more wrong. She’s not rich, and she’s one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. Heidi doesn't have the greatest self confidence because she is often avoided or persecuted for being a werewolf. In her human form she often acts almost puppy like, enjoying hugs and curling up on a nice plump chair in the common room.
Manners matter a lot to Heidi, so she tries to be on her best behavior. She makes slip ups just like everyone else though. When she is left in a room alone-especially if that room is small-she panics. Heidi has always been very claustrophobic, which may also contribute to her fear of door with locks on them. She will try just about anything to get out, and that counts anything crazy. As long as she is in an open space though Heidi is very calm. She has a big heart and is very loving and loyal. She’d do anything for a friend. Since the incident with the Ministry though she's even more reserved than she used to be, though a little bit more confident due to her new training.
Physical Description:
Height: (can be metric or unit) 5 foot 4 inches
Weight/Build:110 pounds
Skin Tone:Light tan
Hair Color and Style:Dark red/brown, blonde and black highlights
Eye Color:Brown
Personal Scent: Pine, cinnamon and regrets
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Heidi’s looks hint back at her Spanish heritage. Her heart-shaped face is beautifully framed by long dark brown ringlets. Scattered around her head are strands of both black and blonde. Her bangs are long enough that they fall gently into her dark brown almond shaped eyes which are framed by thick, dark eyelashes. Her limbs are long and slender, everything about her is soft and curved femininely. Little do people know that a werewolf lurks behind her innocent face. Gouged into the skin on the right side of her stomach are two parallel scars from her attack. All other evidence has been erased from her features. Most often Heidi can be seen wearing a sweater or T-shirt and comfortable jeans. Her clothes are not fancy because she can't afford newer clothes, but if they are comfy and fit it doesn't matter to her.
Likes: {at least List 3}
- Sunny days
- Lying in the grass
- Walking by moonlight
Dislikes: {at least List 3}
- Small spaces
- Doors with locks
- Cats
Special Talents: {at least 1 good sized paragraph. Doesn't have to be magical talent}Though not particularly spectacular at anything, Heidi is a surprisingly fast runner. While she fails at practically any instrument her voice is actually quite good, though she’d laughingly write it off as “wretched howling”. Potions is her best class at Hogwarts, because when she came she found it necessary to learn to make her own wolfsbane potion. Astronomy is also a good class for her, since she knows a lot about the moon. It may not be considered much of a skill, but patience is also one thing Heidi is good at. What else does she keep secret that she enjoys? Even though she’s never taken a lesson in her life, Heidi is a graceful and skilled dancer.
RP Example: {MUST be written in 3rd person. at least 2 good sized paragraphs}
A soft, crisp breeze took the ends of Heidi’s hair and made them dance in the wind. It would be soon. She could feel it. Her potion had already been taken, but she could sense that the full moon was not far off. She was stationed far into the forbidden forest because although she may retain her human memories while in werewolf form now accidents could always happen. There was always a chance-in her mind-that the potion hadn’t been brewed right. If g of her friends back at the castle were hurt because of her she wouldn’t be able to live with herself anymore.
Nothing could stop the climbing of that moon, higher and higher into the sky. Soon the pain would build till it was unbearable and everything would be fire. “Alright. Let’s get this over with,” she muttered. She sat there on the crunchy carpet of leaves with her knees pressed to her chest. The waiting was agony. The past few days had been agony. Though she made it to all her classes, she felt ill and could hardly concentrate on what was taking place around her. Did any of her classmates understand what she went through? Surely not. Couldn’t they see that she wasn’t her normal self around this time? Not even her friends?
Heidi closed her eyes as the moon touched her face. It would begin any minute n-. In an instant it was everywhere. The pain, the fire. The skin tightened around the bones that would grow longer than a human body could handle. The claws grew curved from where her hands had been a moment ago. And her face contorted in a series of painful movements before finally settling in place, a snout where her nose had been, and razor sharp teeth filling her mouth. It was over in a matter of about a minute, but for Heidi every time seemed like an eternity. She dropped onto her front paws, still shaking from the pain. Then she howled.
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