Cassidy Parker

[Cassidy Parker]

Full Name:
Cassidy May Parker

Date of Birth:
11/06/09

Current Age:
15

Basic Appearance
5'4", slim, naturally blonde hair grown to the middle of her back, chocolate brown eyes flecked with gold.

Personality:
Cassidy is smart and driven. She is her own first priority, and her charitable moments are often afterthoughts. Many are quick to judge her, saying she is an 'upper class snob', but she is just misunderstood. After her years in the high society of her parents' world, boarding school has begun to mellow her out. Although still a top student, with fewer restrictions Cassidy has found that, occasionally, she likes to rebel. However, even in her moments of trouble making, she always looks fabulous in the designer clothes required by her mother. "If you look good, you feel good," is her motto.
It takes Cassidy longer to make friends, as she is wary of 'social-climbers'. After warming up to people, though, Cassidy is a kind and generous person who jumps at the chance to help others (after helping herself, of course).

Family:
Father - Charles Parker, British aristocrat
Mother - Anne Parker, domestic goddess
Younger brother - James Parker, annoying spoiled brat, 12

Pets:
Cassidy has a chihuahua named Loki. Similar to Bruiser Woods, he is also always well dressed, 6 years old and very cute.

Area of Residence:
The Parkers have an estate near the town of Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Passed down for several generations, this is where Cassidy spent the early years of her life, and all her summers since.
The Parkers also own a townhouse in London, which was purchased when the need for Cassidy to be educated 'properly' (at the age of 4) arose. This is now the Parkers' main residence.

Blood Status:
Muggle-Born

Interests or Hobbies:
Cassidy, being the well-bred young lady she is, enjoys tennis, horse riding, fencing and polo. She often sketches to relieve stress. However, her 4 years at Beauxbatons have exposed her to other things that she enjoys just as much, such as pulling pranks on her fellow students and breaking curfew. She also enjoys shopping. A lot.

Strengths:
Smart, loyal friend, quick-witted, creative, determined

Weaknesses:
Occasionally rebellious, thinking things through too much, designer shoes

Describe your character in three words:
Intelligent, creative, dedicated

Favourite place to be:
Floating down the river on the Parker Estate on a clear day.

Friends:
Elissiana Jones (Beuaxbatons)

Hogwarts House:
Cassidy hopes to be in Ravenclaw, because it represents many of the morals she has been taught to uphold.

Hogwarts hopes and ambitions:
Cassidy hopes that being so far from her family will help her learn more about herself. Despite the outwards demeanour, she isn't always as sure of herself as she seems, and she hopes transferring to HNZ will allow her to discover who she really is.

Best school subjects:
Transfiguration, Potions, Ancient Runes

Worst school subjects:
Divination, History of Magic, Care of Magical Creatures

Extracurricular activities:
Cassidy flies rather well, as she finds it similar to horse riding. She is considering trying out for the Quidditch team. She also plays piano beautifully.

Plans for your character's future:
At the moment, Cassidy is not entirely sure of what she wants to do when she graduates. Her father thinks she should be a lawyer or a healer.

Patronus:
Cassidy's patronus is a Phoenix.

Patronus memory:
Playing with her Beauxbatons friends at the Parker Estate last summer.

Boggart:
Losing her magic.

Animagus:
If Cassidy had one, it would be an owl.

Mirror of Erised:
Standing on her own, being successful without her parents pushing her.

A page from your diary:

Dear diary

Daddy has finally agreed to let me go to Hogwarts New Zealand. Mother wasn't happy. I heard them arguing about it last night. I think she's struggling with the fact that I will be on the other side of the world, in a place where my cellphone won't work. But she'll have to deal with it.
I, for one, am incredibly excited about this. France has been lovely for the past four years, but Mother still manages to hover. I think I just need some space. Of course I'll miss my friends, especially dear Elissiana. But she told me that her sister will be in her second year at HNZ, so maybe I'll be able to befriend her.
I hope that this move will show me what I'm searching for. Of course, it would be easier if I knew what I was looking for, but I'm not sure. It's like there's been something missing my whole life, like there's another part of me that was never there, but that I need.
That's stupid. How can I miss something that was never there? If it's not there, it doesn't exist, right?
But I must go pack. My trunk is almost full, but I still need to pack my darling Loki's. I hope they don't mind about him at HNZ...

Ciao!

 

[Aleyha Snow]

Hello! I have a few questions for you to answer if you don't mind.

How tall is Cassidy?
What type of rebellion is Cassidy into? Such as fights, or just going against basic rules of parents/schools?
Does she enjoy designer clothes?
What makes her "wary of 'social-climbers'"?
Will James Parker be transferring to HNZ?
What is her relationship with her brother?
What is her relationship with her parents? Is there one she is closer to than the other?
Why would her patronus be a phoenix? (considering that only one person could ever summon a patronus with a magical creature was Dumbledore so most people would not be able to)
Will Cassidy miss her friends at Beauxbatons? How much exactly?
Why would her animagus form be an owl?
Why is Potions, Ancient Runes, and Transfiguration her best subjects? Is it because she loves them, or has a natural in those subjects?

 

[Aspen Jones]

**ignore this post! I was logged in as the wrong person **

 

[Cassidy Parker]

All good It all helps!

How tall is Cassidy? Cassidy is 5'4" (162cm)
What type of rebellion is Cassidy into? Such as fights, or just going against basic rules of parents/schools? Just going against the rules in general. Fights are a bit beyond her, at this point, but she enjoys pulling pranks, sneaking out, that sort of thing. However, she never does anything that will actually hurt anyone else, and none of the pranks are done out of spite.
Does she enjoy designer clothes? Cassidy enjoys looking good, no matter what, and price tags are not an issue for her. She prefers designer clothes, especially one-offs, but won't look past something from a chain store if it makes her look good.
What makes her "wary of 'social-climbers'"? Her parents always taught her that she should not socialise with those below her own class. She has learnt from her own experiences, however, that it's often the people who come from a similar background to her that are the worst, because they understand what comes with having an aristocrat for a father.
Will James Parker be transferring to HNZ? No, James is a muggle.
What is her relationship with her brother? Her brother is a typical brat - he is spoiled rotten, and he believes that he is entitled to anything he wants simply because of who he is. Cassidy, although being brought up under the same circumstances, was much more down to earth. She accepted what she was given because of her status, but never demanded anything. When Cassidy found out she was a witch, James immediately wanted to be a wizard. However, when he didn't receive a letter for any of the magic schools, he became jealous of Cassidy. This has ultimatley strained their relationship, and James either treats her like a hunk of dirt, or completely ignores her.
What is her relationship with her parents? Is there one she is closer to than the other? Her parents, although occasionally doting, have been mostly absent from her life as parent figures. They have always had a wet nurse or a nanny to do the hard work in raising their children. Now, they are more people who rule Cassidy's life, rather than involve themselves in it. They expect and demand certain things from Cassidy. Her father expects her to get good grades in school, and work hard. Her mother expects her to always dress well, and present a suitable face to society. She is just as close to (or distant from) both of them.
Why would her patronus be a phoenix? The phoenix, as we know, symbolises rebirth, or new beginnings. Cassidy has spent all of her life in one world, obeying its rules and restrictions. Now, she has a new beginning in another world, one which will shape her, and perhaps give her that one thing that she's always been missing. (I liked the symbolism of this one )
Will Cassidy miss her friends at Beauxbatons? How much exactly? Cassidy's group of friends at Beauxbatons was a small group of girls very similar to herself. However, she never really felt at home there, as it was too similar to her life at home. The only person she ever really felt close to was Elissiana, who is a New Zealander, which is one of the reasons why she thinks she'll fit in well at HNZ.
Why would her animagus form be an owl? Owls represent wisdom. Cassidy, despite her flaws, is wise beyond her years (although she doesn't always know it.) (Once again, it's symbolic)
Why are Potions, Ancient Runes, and Transfiguration her best subjects? Is it because she loves them, or has a natural skill in those subjects? Cassidy is an academic student, so she is much better at subjects that require theory, and concentration. So, yes, she has a natural skill in them, which in turn makes her enjoy them.