Kael Ashbourne - First year - Hufflepuff

Full name: Kael Ashbourne

House: Hufflepuff

Age: 11
School Year: First Year

Species: Human

History: Kael belonged to the Ashbourne family which was once respectable but had lost its standing. Before going to Hogwarts, he was living in a quaint and small village in Devon.

He grew up near forests, watching storm clouds roll over hills, collecting interesting stuff he can find, like pebbles or feathers. His trinkets would even come from here, giving them nostalgic meaning. His trinket collecting was more than a quirk - each object has a faint magical trace; like a button that vibrates when danger is near, and a marble that rolls toward hidden doors.

Kael had a "gentle defiance" - never rebellious but he quietly does what he believes is right even when people overlook him. He was a bit clumsy as a child - drops things, knocks over bottles, but it somehow always leads to something good or funny, like the dropped items always falling next to a different item.

As a child, he was more curious than privileged; he always collected odd little trinkets, a habit that carried through to Hogwarts, where he always has something random in his pocket.

Though he was rather inept in many subjects in school, Kael showed an early talent for charms. As a Hufflepuff, he was known to be loyal and quietly courageous. He also had a great sense of humor and surprising brilliance. Kael often does not get the credibility he deserves. However, he has a greater potential than he believes.

FIOM: At the age of seven, Kael fell off a tree trying to catch a kite. After falling, he floated nicely to the ground and landed in the grass without injury. He was terrified at first, but then amazed. His parents were pretty shocked. They exchanged a nervous look and quickly assured him it was a “lucky fall”.