Arden Andromeda Rosethorn

A winter storm loomed heavy in the sky as the clock turned to the midnight hours of night. Day barely turned to the 14th as Arden Andromeda was born. Soon after resting in the arms of his father, Tophias Rosethorn. Aliisa Aaltonen didn't get to meet her child for long, soon succumbing to the embrace of death. Now only leaving her lover and infant child to return to his homeland, pressing the grief of her passing and her belongings away from sight as he devoted his time to raising his child. Tophia’s family, the Rosethorn’s, were known as small yet very wealthy pureblood family. His older sister, Cecilia Rosethorn holding being the head of the family after his own parents passing just as he himself turned seventeen. Technically Cecilia was great as head of the family, social butterfly and with a sharp mind, but her passions rested among the study of magical creatures and not among the tedious paperwork required for the head of family. Despite that, Cecilia promised to act as head of house and everything necessary for the position as Tophias raised his child. Tophias would be given the position as soon as he felt he was ready for the extra work, after that Cecilia would be free to go live her dreams of being a Magizoologist. The Rosethorn family started gaining wealth in the 16th century for their studies of runes. Slowly amassing wealth and investments as decades passed by. Their heritage centered in the Nordic countries where they were mostly known, only starting to gain residences in England at the start of the 20th century. Slowly The Rosethorn family transferred to Great Britain, keeping most of their left behind properties as summer or winter homes. Though it took a bit longer for the family to transfer sending their children to Hogwarts, having send most Rosethorn children to Durmstrang or Koldovstoretz for their education. The Rosethorn family is known for their start in the study of runes, their deep interest in history and the preservation of traditions. ‘Roots of a Rose, Time bestows’ is the family motto, it is meant to reflect how time gives maturity, wisdom and a chance for reflection on your own actions and on history. Arden's childhood was rich in magic and wonder, supported by many tutors that their father arranged beside his own tutorings and teachings. Arden was thoroughly educated in fine arts and every subject that Tophias thought would help them later in life. Arden grew up adoring and looking up to their father, who always made sure to spend plenty of time with his child. Either doing quiet reading, taking them on traveling or just being around despite not doing anything special. As Arden grew up, they started thinking about their mother. Knowing so little about her, they turned to their father, who gave a few pictures of her and a surface level explanation on who their mother had been to appease the curious child, yet didn't want to discuss the topic further. Arden noticing their father avoiding the topic, wanted to know even more now. After months of time spent asking different questions and trying different approaches, Arden finally got their father to teach them Finnish. It wasn't the answers Arden was seeking for, but it was a new study for the curious child to immerse themself in that made them feel closer to their maternal roots. On their 8th birthday, Tophias told Arden of one of the Rosethorn family’s own traditions. As a sign of learning to take care of something, children of a rosethorn would receive a magical companion. Tophias presented Arden with a small fluffy kneazle kitten, who Arden promptly named Victoria and adored the animal.

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First instance of magic

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On a snowy day in the Rosethorn residences, an 8-year old Arden was carefully searching around the large and dusty attic. Their father was in his study, having left his so calm yet curious child alone due to having to answer a floo call. Young Arden had taken the opportunity to wander around and had found the old attic door had been left unlocked. Arden’s father had recently finally given up and promised Arden to teach them Finnish, so they could connect more with their mother. Arden upon seeing the wooden door of the attic, thought that there must be some keepsakes of their mother that their father had kept and if there were any then they must be stored in the manor. The attic was as good a place to start their search as any. Watching their steps as not to trip on anything, Arden began looking around the attic. It was dusty and there were spiderwebs in the corners, but it still seemed quite organized. They could see some old trunks stacked on top of each other in the corner, a shelf with old vases that Arden made sure to be careful around. Arden’s favorite finds were portraits, they seemed quite old and had golden frames with intricate detailings. Unlike the several moving portraits that Arden had gotten used to, these ones were completely still. Arden carefully brushed their hand against one of the old frames, a beautiful portrait of a woman sitting in a magnificent green gown, petting a small white kitten. Arden admired the portrait for a moment longer, before moving again, in the moment not noticing as they stumbled right against a large wooden cabinet. For a brief moment of confusion just looking at the cabinet, before their eyes widened as they noticed a object falling from the the top of the cabinet. Arden didn’t even have time to think as it fell down, closing their eyes as they braced for the sound of the object falling against the attic floor. But the moment never came, opening their eyes back up again, they noticed the object hovering just slightly above the floor where it should have crashed. As Arden took in the sight for a moment, the object gently lowered down to the floor. Arden spun their head around looking for their father, assuming that he had been the source of the magic. When it became apparent that their father was still not here and hadn’t discovered that Arden had sneaked up into the attic, Arden’s attention moved back to the object. At a closer look Arden could identify it as one of the old muggle devices, ‘a record player’, they think it was called? Their observation led them to find initials at the bottom of the device. ‘A,A’, Arden didn’t have too much time to think on it before they heard their father calling their name. Arden gently tried to lift the object, relieved to not find it that heavy as they placed it on the top of the cabinet. Swiftly moving through the attic and down the stairway that led up there, not wanting to make their father too worried.

Tophias Rosethorn | Age: 34 | | Birthday: 21st of june | | Blood status: Pureblood | | Nationality: English | | Gender: Male | | Job: Historian | | Relation: Arden's Father | _______________________________________________

Cecilia Rosethorn | Age: 36 | | Birthday: 15th of November | | Blood status: Pureblood | | Nationality: English | | Gender: Female | | Job: Magizoologist | | Relation: Arden's Aunt|______________________________________

Aliisa Aaltonen | Age: 22 at time of death| | Birthday: 10th of December | | Blood status: Muggleborn | | Nationality: Finnish | | Gender: Female | | Status: Deceased| | Relation: Arden's Mother | ___________________________________________

_________ | Reserved | | They are reserved, they're the opposite of a loudmouth or a cut-up: they're polite, they have a lot of self-control, and they don't show their feelings | | Gentle | | Gentle, meek, mild refer to an absence of bad temper or belligerence | _________

| Cautious | | A cautious individual tends to approach situations with care and consideration, weighing the potential risks and benefits before making a move | | Loyal | | They are there for someone through the highs and lows, and staying by their side regardless of the circumstances | | Personality description | Reducio As a very young child, Arden was very expressive and energetic, but over time they began to calm down and grow more reserved. Today they are generally quiet and reserved, but sometimes when they get to talk and discuss a topic or a thing they find absolutely fascinating, that excitement and expressive nature shines through. Arden has a deep care for their family and values their family’s history greatly. Their family history and traditions had been taught thoroughly to Arden, it was one of the topics their father himself spent time tutoring Arden on. Arden’s immense pride in their family and heritage might come across as egotistical to others. Arden has a lot of trust in their father and they look up to him a lot, even straightening their curly hair to mimic their father's appearance in their early years at hogwarts. Arden often seeks advice and comfort from their father, making sure to write frequently while at hogwarts. Arden is very cautious and defensive around new people and in new situations, uneasy in the unknown. However once Arden becomes familiar with people, they warm up more and strive to be a supportive friend to those they value. Having not had friends their own age for most of their life, Arden is a very loyal friend to those who make the effort to befriend them. Arden is also very gentle to those they care about, especially animals and important objects to a lesser extent. Arden has a strong sense of self, being very confident in who they are. They are comfortable in their own skin. Arden values their own independence and is comfortable in making decisions for themself, though they do often seek advice from their father despite their independent nature. Arden tends to be rather meticulous and often checking things many times. This habit came by due to being forgetful, which Arden despised. Arden hates forgetting things and especially important things, if Arden would have to tell their greatest fear, it would be forgetting everything they care about.

_________ | Confident | | They accept and trust themself and have a sense of control in their life | | Independent | | They are not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself | _________

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|Likes| Reducio History Traditions Paintings Violin music Tea Sweets Snowfall Runes Small animals Traveling Quality clothes stars

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|Dislikes| Reducio Crowded places Loud noises Large animals Citrus Bright lights

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| Hair | Arden's hair is a pale blonde curls reach past their jaw. During their first year, Arden often straightened their hair to look more similar to their father.	| Eye | Arden's eyes are a downturned shape with a blue green, almost teal color. ___________________________	| Hands | Arden's hands are pale with long fingers, hands practiced in piano and violin with short clean fingernails_______________

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| First Year | Key: ✓ = Completed | 〤 = Abandoned | ➶ = Ongoing

SUMMARY Reducio Arden gets sorted into Hufflepuff. They have a hard time trying to get used to the large amount of people at hogwarts.

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✓ - | Sorting Ceremony | 1st of September | Arden finds themself getting sorted to hufflepuff
➶=| Gliding to Destination | 1st of September | Arden tries to find a quiet compartment |
✓=| Unfamiliar owl&Forgotten letters | Summer, 2024 | Arden returns from traveling and notices an unfamiliar owl with a letter..|
✓=| Chestnut&Starlight | August, 2024 | Arden receives their wand |
➶=| Puzzle&Hustle | Arden attempts to get used to being around so many people + jigsaw puzzles
✓=| Moonfall and Shields |1st of September | Arden chooses their dorm & finds themself quite liking it |➶=| Letters & Songbirds |Arden's letter gets mixed up in owl post & Arden gains a mysterious penpal |
✓=| Fur tufts & treats | Winter break 2024-2025 | Arden goes to buy some treats for her pet & finds themself reminiscing |

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| Second Year | Key: ✓ = Completed | 〤 = Abandoned | ➶ = Ongoing

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Wand 32,1 cm chestnut wood and unicorn hair. Reasonably springy, enjoys novelty and inventiveness, it will choose a curious minded, independant wizard.

Silver Pocket Watch An intricate silver pocket watch, which fits nicely to ones palm. Posessing a detailed carving of several roses along with a few words in small letters. The small writing shows the words 'Roots of Rose, Time bestows', the Rosethorn family motto.

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