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Ronya Nightingale
Status:
Half-blood
Birthday:
21 Jun 2015
Nationality:
Welsh
Residence:
Conwy, Wales
Function:
First year, Hufflepuff
Wand:
29,5 cm chestnut wood and snallygaster heartstring
Physical Description:
I'm a girl with honey-blonde hair, fair skin, and blue-grey eyes. My hair is layered and medium-long, usually falling down over my shoulders. I have a scattering of freckles across my cheeks and button nose that become much more noticeable during the summer months.
I have an oval-shaped face, and I'm almost always smiling—sometimes it's just a polite smile, other times it's genuine happiness. When I'm truly happy, though, you can see it in my eyes. They get a little sparkle that's hard to miss.

My style is generally casual and comfortable. In my free time, you'll usually find me wearing slightly baggy jeans or a pair of shorts if the weather's warm, paired with either a fitted top or an oversized shirt depending on my mood. The more tired I am, the baggier the clothes tend to get. At home, comfort comes first, so I'm usually in sweatpants and a cosy shirt—or, if I can get away with it, my pyjamas.

Mental Description:
I'm generally a happy person who tries to find the bright side of things. That said, I'm quite emotional and sensitive at times. Even so, I always do my best to be kind and polite to the people around me.
Once I'm comfortable with someone, though, a different side of me comes out. I joke around a lot, tease people constantly, and with certain friends I can crack jokes that are either incredibly dark or incredibly dirty. It's all in good fun.

I'm also known for jokingly flirting with my friends, which tends to spark... occasional dating rumors—especially since I'm bisexual (and people assume I'm automatically attracted to everyone). The funny thing is that if I actually had a crush on someone, I'd probably be far too shy to even speak with them without stuttering! It probably doesn't help that I'm naturally quite affectionate and touchy with the people I care about.

I have a lot of empathy for others, but I also know when to prioritize myself. I'm brave, though I have my limits, like I know how to make smart decisions. I care deeply about people's feelings, but I'm not afraid to be honest if I think something needs to be said.

I'm shy in some situations, but I usually try to hide it behind a confident poker face. I'm optimistic without being naïve, social but need my personal space sometimes, and friendly while still valuing my personal space. Although I often seem cheerful on the outside, I sometimes struggle with anxiety and low self-esteem. I'm also a chronic over-thinker and have a habit of analyzing situations far more than I probably should.

Biography:
I grew up in the magical, fairytale-like coastal town of Conwy in North Wales. I've always felt at home there. Between the medieval walls, the harbor, the mountains in the distance, and the towering presence of Conwy Castle, it often felt as though I was living inside a storybook.

My family and I would often visit Conwy Castle, which was built by King Edward I between 1283 and 1287. Every time I saw it, I was amazed by how majestic it looked! I've always loved the forests around Conwy as well. There's something about them that feels almost enchanted.

I grew up in Conwy with my parents, Carys (mom) and Steffan (dad), and my younger sister, Sadie, who's four years younger than me. I'm a half-blood, since my dad is a wizard and my mum is a Muggle. She knows all about the magical world though, ever since marrying dad.

I've always been close with my family, even if we often fight. We travelled a lot when I was growing up, which is probably why I love traveling so much now. It also made the family bond even stronger then.

Aside from that, my favorite hobbies are singing, acting, and horse-riding. I've been singing and performing for as long as I can remember, while horse-riding became part of my life when I was six years old. I also want to try things like bungee jumping or jumping off an airplane, but my parents won't let me, so I'll do it when I'm 18 (if I have the money). I've already tried scuba diving when we were in Thailand, which I loved! I loved the free feeling and it was very cool, but costs a lot of money sadly.

When I finally had my FIOM I was so excited. Dad started teaching me a bit about it and I just wanted to learn more and more. I couldn't get enough! But still, we rarely used magic since half the family now, couldn't practice magic. The hardest part was keeping it secret from my friends, I had quite a lot of friends, but only two that I considered my best friends. Sadly, none of them are witches.

My school there is quite small, everyone basically knows everyone. It's a good school. I like learning, so that made it easier for me to learn. I've always had quite easy for it, even though I'm not very good at science, so like, biology, chemistry and physics. In most subjects I got good, usually around 75-85/100 (but then less in the subjects of science). I really don't like studying though, so I usually do it like last minute, to be honest.

First Instance of Magic:
My first accidental bit of magic happened when I was seven years old. I was putting on one of my usual singing performances for my parents, dancing dramatically along the top of our garden wall as if I were performing on stage. It had rained earlier that day, leaving everything wet and slippery, but I was far too caught up in my performance to think about that.

Halfway through a song, my foot slipped. I remember the sudden feeling of panic as I tipped over the edge, certain I was about to land face-first in a massive puddle below. But instead of falling, I seemed to stop. For a brief moment, I hovered in the air. Then, somehow, I drifted gently down and landed safely on a dry patch of ground. I was stunned!

My mum looked a bit confused, while my dad looked almost proud. Once he'd recovered from the surprise, he took me aside and explained exactly what had happened. He told me about magic, why it had appeared in that moment, and why I had to be careful about who I told.