Astrien Friedwald | Gryffindor | 1st Year

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Astrien’s first recorded instance of accidental magic occurred at the age of seven, within her family home in Ireland.
Seated at the far end of a long dining table, she made several attempts to contribute to the ongoing conversation but was consistently overlooked. After a time, she ceased speaking altogether, her attention settling instead on a dessert dish placed just beyond her reach.
In a bout of anger, the dish moved abruptly across the table toward her, lifting slightly from the surface and colliding with a glass in its path. The sudden movement disrupted the room, drawing immediate attention. The situation was quickly resolved through controlled magic by her mother, and no further incident followed.

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Astrien Friedwald was born into an old and well-established Irish pure-blood family, one whose reputation rests not on loud prominence but on long-standing tradition and careful preservation of lineage. The Friedwald name is one that carries quiet weight within certain niche circles, associated with propriety, education, and an unspoken expectation of excellence.
She is the youngest of six children and the only daughter, preceded by five older brothers who had already begun to distinguish themselves long before she was old enough to follow. Her father, a Slytherin, and her mother, a Ravenclaw, raised their children within a structured and disciplined household. While Astrien was never neglected, the natural focus of attention tended to fall upon her older siblings and their pursuits, with more important things like families and businesses rather than petty elementary school disputes.
Raised in the family’s ancestral home just outside Dublin, Astrien’s early life was defined by routine and formality. She was educated privately by tutors, ensuring she developed a strong academic foundation alongside proper etiquette and social awareness, as would be expected for a Friedwald child. The household itself, though orderly and well-maintained, was often quiet, and cold.
Within this environment, Astrien developed a keen attentiveness to detail and social dynamics. Astrien’s independence often borders on stubbornness, making her a "difficult" child to get along with. She is reluctant to accept assistance, even when it would be beneficial. Her tendency toward bluntness can also create friction in social interactions.
Her acceptance into Hogwarts marks a significant turning point. For Astrien, the school represents not only formal magical education, but the first real opportunity to establish an identity independent of her family’s expectations. Her placement in Gryffindor, rather than the more traditional Slytherin or Ravenclaw of her lineage, stands as a notable divergence.

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Inventory:

• Wand
  21,8 cm mayhaw wood and phoenix feather
• Standard Hogwarts robes
• First Year textbook set
  Magical Theory
  Magical Drafts and Potions
  Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
  Hogwarts, A History
  The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
  Book of Spells
  A History of Magic
• Writing materials (quills, ink, parchment)
• Personal grooming items
• Small personal collection of books
• Copper scales
• Cauldron

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