Arnold Richardson - First Year - Slytherin
Full Name: Arnold Richardson
House: Slytherin
Age: 11
Wand: 27,9 cm beech wood and dragon heartstring
School Year: First Year
Species: Human
History/Background Story: Born to two officers of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Arnold only spent a small portion of his life in his home city of York. Before the age of two, his parents accepted jobs in London and the entire family moved to be close to the Ministry. His upbringing differed little from the norm, though his proximity to magic afforded him the opportunity to see first hand its effects on society. His parents believed in their superior blood status, and although they may have tried to avoid inundating young Arnold with the dogma, they couldn't predict that the philosophy would resonate with him deeply. As he attended school, he faced constant criticism from his educators about his unwillingness to participate with students unlike him. Whether it was in sports, art, or group projects, Arnold struggled to relinquish control to his peers. This eventually led to his ostracization from social circles, though he managed to maintain a tight knit group of friends. Disappointed with his performance, his parents continued to hire and fire private lecturers to instill in the young boy a sense of discipline. Although this taught him an unyielding perseverance in his tasks, it did not teach him how to be on a team. Arnold's need for control culminated in an accidental magical event that would turn his life around.
With each failed educator, Arnold's frustration continued to increase. Not only that, his parent's disappointment in his behavior led him to nail-biting as a way to cope with the increased stresses of being the only child of two wizards. On one night, when his homework could simply not be solved, he acted out in rage. He slammed his hands against the textbook and sent the pages into a blaze. Stunned, he would be pushed aside as the educators subdued the fire. His sudden outburst of magic delighted him, although his parent's would not be pleased with his method. After that day, Arnold's parents attempted to aid him in anger management. He would not make meaningful progress before receiving an offer to attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
House: Slytherin
Age: 11
Wand: 27,9 cm beech wood and dragon heartstring
School Year: First Year
Species: Human
History/Background Story: Born to two officers of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Arnold only spent a small portion of his life in his home city of York. Before the age of two, his parents accepted jobs in London and the entire family moved to be close to the Ministry. His upbringing differed little from the norm, though his proximity to magic afforded him the opportunity to see first hand its effects on society. His parents believed in their superior blood status, and although they may have tried to avoid inundating young Arnold with the dogma, they couldn't predict that the philosophy would resonate with him deeply. As he attended school, he faced constant criticism from his educators about his unwillingness to participate with students unlike him. Whether it was in sports, art, or group projects, Arnold struggled to relinquish control to his peers. This eventually led to his ostracization from social circles, though he managed to maintain a tight knit group of friends. Disappointed with his performance, his parents continued to hire and fire private lecturers to instill in the young boy a sense of discipline. Although this taught him an unyielding perseverance in his tasks, it did not teach him how to be on a team. Arnold's need for control culminated in an accidental magical event that would turn his life around.
With each failed educator, Arnold's frustration continued to increase. Not only that, his parent's disappointment in his behavior led him to nail-biting as a way to cope with the increased stresses of being the only child of two wizards. On one night, when his homework could simply not be solved, he acted out in rage. He slammed his hands against the textbook and sent the pages into a blaze. Stunned, he would be pushed aside as the educators subdued the fire. His sudden outburst of magic delighted him, although his parent's would not be pleased with his method. After that day, Arnold's parents attempted to aid him in anger management. He would not make meaningful progress before receiving an offer to attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Arnold Richardson - First Year - Slytherin
Spells Acquired
Reducio
Potions Known
Reducio