Iris Fields Ilvermorny

Sixth Sense
Everyone always says that I can find things easily. When someone drops a ring or an earing falls out, I am always the one who finds it under the chair or in the rug. Not only that, but I also tend to notice things. I was an expert at hide and seek. I just had a sort of ability to know where people were hiding, I probably just heard their breathing or noticed the door slightly ajar. It never seemed so odd to me, but other people always commented on it.

There was this one time when I was with my siblings. I heard a little squeak in the kitchen and the sound of chewing. My mom was making cookies and was measuring out the sugar. I told her to wait and opened up the bag. Inside was a tiny mouse. Of course, then my mom screamed and then all of my siblings screamed and I just trapped it in a bowl and put it outside. I didn't think it was so weird. But the thing was, I was all the way across the house when I thought something was off.

The weirdest part is how often weird things like this happen. I never really notice it, but other people always comment on how I notice things other people don’t. It happens like at least twice a week. I also sort of have photographic memory so I blame it on that, but deep down, I think there is more to it.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think I’m that special just because I notice things. But it sometimes seems so uncanny. Other people always think it is super cool, but it usually just annoys me. I mean, who truly wants to see the sunglasses at the bottom of the murky lake? Maybe a few people, but they I always get picked to be the one to swim down and get it. Then every time someone misplaces a special pencil or can’t find their wallet, guess who has the be the one to drop everything they are doing and go get it. That’s right, me.

I suppose I should be glad I have the special skill. I mean, not many people never loose anything. But, again, it gets tiresome. I don’t know, maybe its just a weird magic thing I have, maybe there are more people like me. But, honestly, I don’t think its that special, I’ve had since I was born, after all.

Martial Artist
So, I have been doing some sorts of martial arts my whole life. I guess my love of it started when I was a kid. All of my younger siblings were always tumbling and play fighting, but it wasn’t too safe for me to fight with them since I was so much bigger, so my parents were always finding some sort of karate or taekwondo class to put me in. I never really mastered any kind of stuff because I was known for getting bored of it once I reached a certain level.

My first class was in second grade, I became bored of it after the teacher would always complain that I didn’t put enough effort into it. But who could blame me? It’s not like moving in slow motion for half an hour was going to do anything? By third grade I began to understand the point of it and had a renewed love of the art. I put a lot more work into it after 4th grade, it helped me feel more confidant around older kids that I could sometimes see fighting. I don’t do much of it at Ilvermorny and never had a chance to at Hogwarts, but I promised my parents I would find a class each summer I was back home.

I think I was pretty good. I never was top in any class, but I was certainly in the upper percentile. I suppose it was my fast dodging and surprising strength that helped. Nonetheless, I enjoyed just getting all of my emotions out. Some of what I learned came in handy in the forest though. It kept me active and confidant that I could protect myself against any predator.

Some people think that people only learn martial arts to beat other people up. That is certainly not the case for me though. I don’t really do any of that kind of stuff, beating other people up, I mean. I would much rather make friends than kick people in the face; I’m much better at making friends anyhow. I mean, I do what I can to avoid bullies, but I would always stand up for a friend-- even if that means I would have to take out some of my skills. I don’t ever seek to hurt people, but I would do whatever it takes to protect the people that I am friends with. I guess it’s just a part of who I am.


Lovely Creature
So, this year has been sort of weird. I never really thought of myself as ‘pretty’ but I guess I have decided to actually put some effort into my appearance this year. I started not only hanging out with the popular crew, but I started wearing the same brands of clothes, started following along with the trends. I wash my face each morning and have started putting some makeup on. Then I fix my hair and let it hang down just like the other girls. I wear my clothes like them most of the time, maybe tying the knot in my shirt or tucking it in. I would act like them, talk like them, basically one of them as long as I wanted it.

Then, it started happening. I noticed other people looking at me and noticing me. It was weird at first, but then I started to get used to it. It was nice being noticed and having a place at the tables at lunch and having a group of people to talk to and hang out with. There were a few boys who did loud extravagant things to get my invitation, and I would let them down easy, but it was incredible that they even knew who I was. Then came the gossiping and teasing, that wasn’t something I cared much about so I moved on.

I started hanging out less with the most popular people after a while because I felt like they were all pretty shallow, the instant I decided to hang out with a group, I noticed that they were being noticed. (I did quite a bit of noticing) I started to realize that it wasn’t that I was nice or their friend, but I looked pretty. It felt like I didn’t really matter as much as what I looked like and what I stood for.

I guess I have a lot of friends, but no one super close. I don’t mind that much, it gives me time to sort of do what I want. I started messing on the broom a bit and have got really good at it last year. When I’m on the broom, its almost like I get more attention—almost like I’m more than a pretty face.

Its starting to get to me though. Is being popular even worth it? I vied for attention all of my second and third year, but this year, I want more. But its not like I’ll be able to hide what I look like. I guess I’ll just have to try to show that I’m more than what I look like. There’s more to me than popularity and good looks.


Evasive Manuvers
I know I’m agile. I’m hard to hit. I get told it a lot.

Honestly, I just chalk it up to the number of hours I’ve spent practicing Martial Arts or training for Broom Racing. I read this thing once talking about how the things you practice as a teen dictate how you’ll be able to do things for the rest of your life. Watch me just become this adult who has wicked quick reaction time. I mean, I already have that already, who’s to say it won’t just get better with time? If I just spend more time practicing, I’ll only get better.

I think its really handy right now. If I get in a pinch, not only an I equipped with the knowledge to defend myself and the tendency to predict a split second before something should happen, but I can also just get out of the way in time to dodge threats. I’m making it sound like a super power, its really not, it just a helpful quirk I’ve managed to pick up. It’s definitely not a certainty and honestly doesn’t really come to use when it would be most beneficial for it to if you ask me.

I’ve only started to notice my quick reactions recently. Before, I just had the time to brace myself, now I can fully get out of the way.

This kid at breakfast the other day threw an apple, it was almost impossible how quickly I got out of the way of it. One of my friends just sort of stared at me. Said they didn’t even see it coming but I was out of the way in a flash.

Then later that day, we were doing some actual spell practice in class and this one spell sort of went haywire and flashed across the room. It was heading right for my chest but I just stepped to the side with ease. Everyone had been watching, mostly anticipating what was going to happen. It wasn’t this huge deal to any of them, but it just sort of stood out to me.

I don’t think its some magical gift or anything, just a skill I’ve been picking up. It’s just handy I guess. And sort of cool. It’s far from a super power but I like to think it still is. Just another thing to make me unique. No one else really notices or cares, but I do, and that’s all that really matters, right?

Paragon of Health
I love competition. Team events too. I think that’s why the idea of the Tournament is so appealing to me. What’s better than team spirit, a contest, and time away from boring old school? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

I’ve been trying to be a better teammate though. Like, I like to think I’m good, but it doesn’t matter if I’m the best if the rest of my team is struggling. I’ve been trying to pay more attention to others, see what I can do to help. Usually, there’s nothing that I can really do though. I don’t really know how to heal that well, but I’ve started to check up on my teammates. I want our whole team to be strong. To succeed. That’s my best case scenario.

Whenever I have the opportunity to work as a team, I’ve been trying to pay more attention to my partners. Maybe I figure out their strengths, like being able to cast a spell perfectly every time or have deadly accuracy and try to be defense for them. Or maybe I pick up on some sort of weakness, like a rolled ankle that might be bothering them so I try to limit the walking we need to do. It’s just little acts of selflessness I’ve been prioritizing. And its not even for attention! I mean, I try to not make it that way. I just want everyone to do their best, and if I can help that happen, I want to do it.

I’m not sure if its just this mindset I’ve been having, but I’ve started to notice something. People on my side tend to just do a tiny bit better. When people practice on their own, they’re fine. But with me, they seem to push themselves just a tiny bit harder. Maybe it’s due to those little things I notice and try to cater to, or maybe its just me being there, or—honestly more likely—I’m just making it up. No matter the case, it’s something I think. Or at least its just motivation for me to keep doing it.

I’m really confident I’m going to do my best and I want everyone else to feel the same. Teamwork isn’t something I thought I’d ever be so passionate about. I like people, sure, but my competitive side always overruled that. But now, I don’t know, I’m starting to change my mind a bit I guess. We’ll see how it goes! Wish me luck!