Aedan Fitzgerald, First year
AEDAN CALBAGH FITZGERALD
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Backstory
Aedan was born on October 10, 2012, to two wizarding parents, Cecht and Muireann, joining the family tree of a large pure-blood family that has lived for generations in Dundalk, Ireland. At 11, he is the heir to the family, being the eldest of twins, Cillian and Ronan. In fact, he has an older brother, Oisín, but he fled the family after a disagreement with the patriarch about his love for a Muggle. The three younger brothers haven't seen him for a year, although they receive letters through their mother. His father, an austere man, attached to old customs and a great believer in appearances, has always been cold to the boy, seeing more hope in him than in his brother, who is 9 years older than him. Conversely, he is very attached to his mother, who is much more maternal and loving than her husband. Of a calm temperament, she is nevertheless very strict on the codes of good conduct, seeking to ensure that her boys are perfectly prepared for entry into high society in order to prosper as the great lineage to which they belong should.
The young boy lives in a luxurious mansion with a slightly dark appearance due to the choice of colors in the decoration, making the different rooms appear cold. There are few objects, the family not wanting to clutter themselves with unnecessary things, always impeccably clean and tidy. However, although the interior is not very warm, the large prosperous garden reveals a lake, a forest present in the estate as well as a training camp to improve with models.
Physical
Aedan is a boy quite tall for his age, but his slight build doesn't yet impose itself. His features are fine and expressive, which he tries as best he can to hide so as not to reveal what he feels, as his father taught him. He has fair skin dotted with a few freckles on his nose and cheekbones. His hair is dark blond, slightly wavy, lightening under the Landes sun. He often keeps it tousled, a rebellious lock falling over his forehead, despite his mother's efforts to discipline it. His eyes are green, a distinctive sign of the Fitzgerald family, and quite round, but his gaze is generally dark, without him really realizing it. His clothing style is above all that of his family: always elegant, clean, and perfectly cut, alternating between a suit and a wizard's cape.
Mental
Aedan was raised to carry on the Fitzgerald family line and with an awareness of his family heritage. Having abandoned his parents along with his older brother and allowing more freedom to the twin, he grew up in a stricter manner, and this is reflected in his developing personality today. As a result, he is quite mature for his age, although he can appreciate jokes when he doesn't have family pressure behind his back. Outwardly, he appears confident, rigorous, and hardworking, although he has become accustomed to acting out of obligation and not pleasure. He is calm and thoughtful by nature, having been accustomed to choosing his words carefully. If he gives his trust, it is whole, but if it is broken, it is difficult to regain. As he grows, he begins to question his course of action: should he blindly follow? Should he take their opinion into account? Having grown up in a rather closed-off environment, he knows nothing about the world and therefore seems secretly curious to learn as much as possible, especially about the Muggles that his father criticizes so much. He discreetly believes his brother's words but is too cowardly (given his age) to take sides.
Personality
Despite being swept away by family choices without truly finding his place in them, Aedan manages to enjoy certain things that are unique to him, although upon searching, they are linked to his upbringing. He appreciates traditional songs and ancient melodies on the harp or violin. He enjoys playing the latter, having taken lessons since childhood from his paternal grandmother, who is even stricter than his father. He greatly appreciates the Irish moors, very attached to his land and the surrounding landscape. He enjoys the art of potion making, although he knows nothing about it yet, and is eager to be able to take Flying and Potions classes, as well as Charms.
He hates idle chatter; if he asks a question, it's because he expects a quick and clear answer. He believes in honor and therefore despises betrayal, dishonesty, injustice, etc. He dislikes all the overly sweet treats offered to children. He doesn't really enjoy learning theory, believing it's better to learn it at his own pace, ignoring the excess unnecessary information. Except for the history of his family and his lands.
First appearance of magic
Confirmation that Aedan was indeed a wizard came the day after his sixth birthday. After complaining that the new rules his father had ordered were too strict, he stood up straight, his little fists clenched.
"A Fitzgerald doesn't complain. A Fitzgerald doesn't falter."
His father, Cecht's, voice had sounded harsh and unyielding. It wasn't a lesson, it was an order. Aedan wanted to respond, to scream that it wasn't fair. That he was just a child, that he was cold, that he didn't want to spend hours rehearsing why he had to follow so many rules... Ready to cry, holding back his tears so as not to falter, a gust of wind swirled around the two wizards when no wind had been present before.
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