Amber Sláine | First Year | Slytherin
Full Name: Amber Mae Sláine
House: Slytherin
Age: 11
Wand: 21.5 cm, Hornbeam Wood and Dragon Heartstring
School Year: First
Patronus: (Not applicable until 6th years - leave this empty)
Species: Human
House: Slytherin
Age: 11
Wand: 21.5 cm, Hornbeam Wood and Dragon Heartstring
School Year: First
Patronus: (Not applicable until 6th years - leave this empty)
Species: Human
Background Info:
Reducio
Mentality: Amber is sensitive and introspective, most often praised for her kindness and curiosity. She is fairly quiet, preferring to observe things from a distance, but thrives from a more hands-on experience. Her greatest fears are thunderstorms and driving in the dark, and she's fairly jumpy. It's a wonder that such a timid child was sorted into the house of snakes, but it's ambition that drives her. Only time will tell if a hunger for success will be enough to betray her selflessness.
Appearance: Amber is 4'7 (145 cm) tall and of an average build. She has fair skin, brown hair, and grey-green eyes. Her hair is often pulled back by a headband, her face framed by bangs. She wears a pearl bracelet on her left wrist. The girl is partial to soft fabrics, particularly knit sweaters.
First Instance of Magic: During a particularly rough storm, the young girl was forced to confront her fear of thunder and lightning; as she sobbed into her aunt's arms, a nearby glass burst, sending shards of glass scattering across the floor. Amber didn't realize at first, but her aunt and uncle recognized that she was in fact magical. They hadn't expected it, given that she was eight, but they took it in stride.
History: Born August 1, 2013, to Ryan and Rose Sláine, Amber had an uneventful first few years. Her parents lived in Upstate New York, on a farm bought by Ryan's late father. Ryan was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to his crops and livestock. Rose, on the other hand, was an artist at heart. She taught her daughter to paint, sew, and bake. Amber was a star student, but given the fact that she was homeschooled, practical lessons took priority over a classical education. Still, she performed well in all subjects, on par with most typical students.
Life on the farm was simple. Amber spent her early days exploring the fields, chasing butterflies, and playing hide-and-seek among rows of corn. She frequently collected wildflowers to create bouquets for her mother. When her father wasn't busy, he would teach her about the livestock, which sparked an interest in animals and their care.
Amber's great-uncle Tiernan, a Muggleborn, and his wife, Myrna, a Halfblood, visited frequently from Ireland, being the only family the Sláines had left. They brought delicious treats and hand-knit scarves, which Ryan often found odd but appreciated nonetheless. It never occurred to him that his daughter might have inherited the same unique traits that set Seamus and Myrna apart. Instead, he simply enjoyed their company.
A sudden storm swept through town during one of those visits. Ryan and Rose had planned to run some errands in town, leaving Amber with her aunt and uncle. When the storm turned severe, their return was delayed. That evening, the news came—a car accident.
Amber, only seven at time, was too young to fully process what had happened. She can't recall hearing the news, only the warmth of her aunt's arms and the terrifying sound of thunder. It seemed impossible that they could be gone in an instant. To the little girl, thunderstorms were a time for stories, and you didn't just die on the way to the market.
But they had, and they were gone.
The following weeks were spent navigating legal channels, both muggle and magical, so that Tiernan and Myrna could take their niece home. The process left them little time to grieve. Amber was confused and withdrawn, silent even when asked a question. The girl only wanted her mother.
Eventually, after what felt like an eternity, the three were allowed to return to Ireland. The small, coastal town of Dunfanaghy felt like a welcoming sight; it was where her father's side had resided for as long they could remember.
The next four years went by smoothly, with Amber learning more about the magical world and adapting much better than Tiernan and Myrna had anticipated.
Mentality: Amber is sensitive and introspective, most often praised for her kindness and curiosity. She is fairly quiet, preferring to observe things from a distance, but thrives from a more hands-on experience. Her greatest fears are thunderstorms and driving in the dark, and she's fairly jumpy. It's a wonder that such a timid child was sorted into the house of snakes, but it's ambition that drives her. Only time will tell if a hunger for success will be enough to betray her selflessness.
Appearance: Amber is 4'7 (145 cm) tall and of an average build. She has fair skin, brown hair, and grey-green eyes. Her hair is often pulled back by a headband, her face framed by bangs. She wears a pearl bracelet on her left wrist. The girl is partial to soft fabrics, particularly knit sweaters.
First Instance of Magic: During a particularly rough storm, the young girl was forced to confront her fear of thunder and lightning; as she sobbed into her aunt's arms, a nearby glass burst, sending shards of glass scattering across the floor. Amber didn't realize at first, but her aunt and uncle recognized that she was in fact magical. They hadn't expected it, given that she was eight, but they took it in stride.
History: Born August 1, 2013, to Ryan and Rose Sláine, Amber had an uneventful first few years. Her parents lived in Upstate New York, on a farm bought by Ryan's late father. Ryan was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to his crops and livestock. Rose, on the other hand, was an artist at heart. She taught her daughter to paint, sew, and bake. Amber was a star student, but given the fact that she was homeschooled, practical lessons took priority over a classical education. Still, she performed well in all subjects, on par with most typical students.
Life on the farm was simple. Amber spent her early days exploring the fields, chasing butterflies, and playing hide-and-seek among rows of corn. She frequently collected wildflowers to create bouquets for her mother. When her father wasn't busy, he would teach her about the livestock, which sparked an interest in animals and their care.
Amber's great-uncle Tiernan, a Muggleborn, and his wife, Myrna, a Halfblood, visited frequently from Ireland, being the only family the Sláines had left. They brought delicious treats and hand-knit scarves, which Ryan often found odd but appreciated nonetheless. It never occurred to him that his daughter might have inherited the same unique traits that set Seamus and Myrna apart. Instead, he simply enjoyed their company.
A sudden storm swept through town during one of those visits. Ryan and Rose had planned to run some errands in town, leaving Amber with her aunt and uncle. When the storm turned severe, their return was delayed. That evening, the news came—a car accident.
Amber, only seven at time, was too young to fully process what had happened. She can't recall hearing the news, only the warmth of her aunt's arms and the terrifying sound of thunder. It seemed impossible that they could be gone in an instant. To the little girl, thunderstorms were a time for stories, and you didn't just die on the way to the market.
But they had, and they were gone.
The following weeks were spent navigating legal channels, both muggle and magical, so that Tiernan and Myrna could take their niece home. The process left them little time to grieve. Amber was confused and withdrawn, silent even when asked a question. The girl only wanted her mother.
Eventually, after what felt like an eternity, the three were allowed to return to Ireland. The small, coastal town of Dunfanaghy felt like a welcoming sight; it was where her father's side had resided for as long they could remember.
The next four years went by smoothly, with Amber learning more about the magical world and adapting much better than Tiernan and Myrna had anticipated.