Post by Siara Brightweather on Jun 9, 2011 1:57:40 GMT -5
Name: Siara Winifred Brightweather
Age: 41
Birthdate/place: [18-11-1980]/Godric's Hollow, England
Species: Human
Gender: Female
Family: Pure blood; Father - Donnely Elbon Brightweather, Mother - Liesa Wynn Brightweather, no siblings.
Appearance:
Build/height- Lean, tall (6'1") and very fit, she has a fine-boned face, stern lines but slight smile wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. Siara has an athletic build with slightly wider shoulders, narrow hips an long legs.
General Description- Eye color - Yellow (hawk). Hair - Silver, short and spikey. Siara keeps herself in 'fighting' condition - running and exercising every day and keeping to a healthy diet. She is quick and light on her feet, and surprisingly strong, especially her hands. Many an animal out of control has been calmed by her abilities to work with and understand animals. Siara loves interesting and exotic clothing, but during class and in the hallways, she can be seen wearing regular robes of a wide variety. Her favorite clothing item is a pair of knee-high, dark brown leather boots with sturdy heels. When relaxing, she prefers jeans, boots, and a comfortable shirt, nothing too fancy.
Possessions- Her wand, teaching items, a collection of books, and a wardrobe of interesting, exotic clothing, including her favorite pair of knee-high dark leather boots. She also has a necklace with a silver hawk charm on it. Her owl is a spotted owl named Widget. She owns a Cirrus Starspin 4005 (a rare broomstick made in Sweden, one of her most prized possessions).
Siara also has a house elf friend that is in her employ as secretary, butler, and assistant, Ogbert.
Personality:
Temperment/Mental Attributes- Professor Brightweather's temperament is a balance between stern and lively. While teaching, she is serious and does not allow any mischief or 'horsing around'. Especially for her class, an inattentive student can result in injury or mishap. She has often been described as 'stern and fierce'. But Siara has a fun-loving side as well, and knows when to relax and have a good time. She is very protective of those under her ward, such as the students of Hogwarts and the creatures she cares for.
Professor Brightweather has a sharp mind, and learns very quickly. She retains information at an amazing rate. However, Siara does not like mental games or puzzles, preferring more physical skills. She is not fond of crowds, but is generally a pleasant person to be around. Able to remain calm in difficult situations, she has strong leadership abilities. She does not like snooty or 'high-brow' types, and will often speak her mind bluntly when confronted with such people. Her opinion of the Ministry is skeptical at best, but she holds hope for the current Minister still.
As she is just taking on the mantle of Headmistress of Hogwarts, Siara Brightweather must show that she possesses the wisdom and strength to lead and care for the school and all who walk its halls. She has many excellent reputations to live up to, especially that of her inspiration, Albus Dumbledore. So now it is up to Siara to establish herself as the new Headmistress of Hogwarts and earn the respect of the wizarding world.
Alliance- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry, interested in joining the Black Watch and connecting it with the care and protection of Hogwarts as well.
Alignment- Good, through and through!
Strengths/Weaknesses- Siara is strong of mind and heart, a guardian spirit, thus she cares for those under her care, and anyone in need of protection or guidance. She is fierce in her defense of friends and family, but underneath her stern appearance, she is kind and compassionate. Siara has a quick, clever mind, and is physically fit.
But her guardian spirit also can be a weakness, in that she gives so much of herself, she takes no thought for her own well-being. She can overstep bounds in being overprotective, and her stern nature can be mistaken for being too strict or uncaring. She can't stand spiders or bullies. She's not good with small talk or 'girl talk', and is uncomfortable with romantic relationships at this time.
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House- Ravenclaw
Job- Headmistress at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry, Professor of Care of Magical Creatures (if open)
Employer- Hogwarts/Ministry of Magic
OWLs/NEWTs- Passed all NEWTS with excellent scores.
Other:
Magical Skills- Animagus transformation (grey hawk),
legilimens, occlumens, wandless magic
Patronus- Snow leopard
Wand- 12" slender, Ponderosa Pine with core of pegasus pinion feather.
Goals/Aspirations- Optional
Other Information- Nonmagical skills include: Fencing, horse-back riding, Quidditch (Keeper). She is skilled in several forms of martial arts, especially kick-boxing. Siara is a member of the Wizengamot, Order of Merlin First Class.
History- Born on the outskirts of Godric's Hollow, Siara grew up on the small plot of land that her parents owned. Her father was a hired ranger for the ministry, and had a knack for turning up with interesting creatures to show Siara. From a young age she learned all there is to know about the wild natural world, and for a time she aspired to be a ranger like her father. Upon turning 11, she began attending Hogwarts. It was a delightful time for Siara, because she loved to learn and make friends. However, for the first three years she was short and petite in stature, and was ridiculed by some of the students. Siara responded by growing tougher, and developed her 'stern' side.
During her fourth year, however, Siara shot up like a sprout, and joined the Quidditch team. She was a beater, and then switched to being a Keeper until she graduated from Hogwarts. Siara continues to love Quidditch to this day, and will gladly join practice matches for fun.
After graduating from Hogwarts, Siara began to work hard to become certified as an animal handler, and to teach the Care of Magical Creatures class at Hogwarts. Deciding that experience was the best way to learn, she began to travel the world, returning at times to a modest flat in wizarding London. For the most part she was abroad, traveling from the depths of the Amazon hunting for Bug-eyed Bliggs to the heights of the Himalayas to study the elusive Icecap Drake. She published many papers on her studies, and eventually earned a certificate for magical creatures handler.
During the second War, Siara was hit by a powerful hex in the midst of battle while she was in her animagus form, that of a grey hawk. The hex caused her to be unable to fully shift to human, so even when in her regular human form, Siara has golden hawk eyes (and eyesight), heightened senses, and silver hair.
Ever since she first stepped into the halls of Hogwarts, Siara knew it was where she wanted to make a difference. For years she tossed around ideas for being a professor, a caretaker, even the librarian. It was a home to her, and she felt like Hogwarts welcomed her as one of its own. Her hero, Albus Dumbledore, inspired Siara's choices and mindset, and she secretly developed a dream of one day following in his footsteps. Siara proved herself an able and compassionate leader in many instances while leading expeditions to study magical creatures, or teaching classes at the Ministry or other adult learning institutions. But Siara never imagined she would actually be given the chance to become the head of Hogwarts and its staff. She would settle for being a professor there at best.
Several months ago Siara was approached by the Ministry of Magic, telling her that the current Headmaster of Hogwarts was stepping down to retire. It was a rather sudden change, happening just after Hogwarts closed for the summer. And to her disbelief and delight, they offered her the position.
And so Siara has taken on the mantle of Headmistress of Hogwarts, and hopes to find friends and comrades among the staff of the school, Hogsmeade, and the Ministry. She may be a relatively new face, but she will make her mark as one of the finest Headmistresses to lead Hogwarts.
Age: 41
Birthdate/place: [18-11-1980]/Godric's Hollow, England
Species: Human
Gender: Female
Family: Pure blood; Father - Donnely Elbon Brightweather, Mother - Liesa Wynn Brightweather, no siblings.
Appearance:
Build/height- Lean, tall (6'1") and very fit, she has a fine-boned face, stern lines but slight smile wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. Siara has an athletic build with slightly wider shoulders, narrow hips an long legs.
General Description- Eye color - Yellow (hawk). Hair - Silver, short and spikey. Siara keeps herself in 'fighting' condition - running and exercising every day and keeping to a healthy diet. She is quick and light on her feet, and surprisingly strong, especially her hands. Many an animal out of control has been calmed by her abilities to work with and understand animals. Siara loves interesting and exotic clothing, but during class and in the hallways, she can be seen wearing regular robes of a wide variety. Her favorite clothing item is a pair of knee-high, dark brown leather boots with sturdy heels. When relaxing, she prefers jeans, boots, and a comfortable shirt, nothing too fancy.
Possessions- Her wand, teaching items, a collection of books, and a wardrobe of interesting, exotic clothing, including her favorite pair of knee-high dark leather boots. She also has a necklace with a silver hawk charm on it. Her owl is a spotted owl named Widget. She owns a Cirrus Starspin 4005 (a rare broomstick made in Sweden, one of her most prized possessions).
Siara also has a house elf friend that is in her employ as secretary, butler, and assistant, Ogbert.
Personality:
Temperment/Mental Attributes- Professor Brightweather's temperament is a balance between stern and lively. While teaching, she is serious and does not allow any mischief or 'horsing around'. Especially for her class, an inattentive student can result in injury or mishap. She has often been described as 'stern and fierce'. But Siara has a fun-loving side as well, and knows when to relax and have a good time. She is very protective of those under her ward, such as the students of Hogwarts and the creatures she cares for.
Professor Brightweather has a sharp mind, and learns very quickly. She retains information at an amazing rate. However, Siara does not like mental games or puzzles, preferring more physical skills. She is not fond of crowds, but is generally a pleasant person to be around. Able to remain calm in difficult situations, she has strong leadership abilities. She does not like snooty or 'high-brow' types, and will often speak her mind bluntly when confronted with such people. Her opinion of the Ministry is skeptical at best, but she holds hope for the current Minister still.
As she is just taking on the mantle of Headmistress of Hogwarts, Siara Brightweather must show that she possesses the wisdom and strength to lead and care for the school and all who walk its halls. She has many excellent reputations to live up to, especially that of her inspiration, Albus Dumbledore. So now it is up to Siara to establish herself as the new Headmistress of Hogwarts and earn the respect of the wizarding world.
Alliance- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry, interested in joining the Black Watch and connecting it with the care and protection of Hogwarts as well.
Alignment- Good, through and through!
Strengths/Weaknesses- Siara is strong of mind and heart, a guardian spirit, thus she cares for those under her care, and anyone in need of protection or guidance. She is fierce in her defense of friends and family, but underneath her stern appearance, she is kind and compassionate. Siara has a quick, clever mind, and is physically fit.
But her guardian spirit also can be a weakness, in that she gives so much of herself, she takes no thought for her own well-being. She can overstep bounds in being overprotective, and her stern nature can be mistaken for being too strict or uncaring. She can't stand spiders or bullies. She's not good with small talk or 'girl talk', and is uncomfortable with romantic relationships at this time.
Employment&Education:
-Adults-
Former House- Ravenclaw
Job- Headmistress at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry, Professor of Care of Magical Creatures (if open)
Employer- Hogwarts/Ministry of Magic
OWLs/NEWTs- Passed all NEWTS with excellent scores.
Other:
Magical Skills- Animagus transformation (grey hawk),
legilimens, occlumens, wandless magic
Patronus- Snow leopard
Wand- 12" slender, Ponderosa Pine with core of pegasus pinion feather.
Goals/Aspirations- Optional
Other Information- Nonmagical skills include: Fencing, horse-back riding, Quidditch (Keeper). She is skilled in several forms of martial arts, especially kick-boxing. Siara is a member of the Wizengamot, Order of Merlin First Class.
History- Born on the outskirts of Godric's Hollow, Siara grew up on the small plot of land that her parents owned. Her father was a hired ranger for the ministry, and had a knack for turning up with interesting creatures to show Siara. From a young age she learned all there is to know about the wild natural world, and for a time she aspired to be a ranger like her father. Upon turning 11, she began attending Hogwarts. It was a delightful time for Siara, because she loved to learn and make friends. However, for the first three years she was short and petite in stature, and was ridiculed by some of the students. Siara responded by growing tougher, and developed her 'stern' side.
During her fourth year, however, Siara shot up like a sprout, and joined the Quidditch team. She was a beater, and then switched to being a Keeper until she graduated from Hogwarts. Siara continues to love Quidditch to this day, and will gladly join practice matches for fun.
After graduating from Hogwarts, Siara began to work hard to become certified as an animal handler, and to teach the Care of Magical Creatures class at Hogwarts. Deciding that experience was the best way to learn, she began to travel the world, returning at times to a modest flat in wizarding London. For the most part she was abroad, traveling from the depths of the Amazon hunting for Bug-eyed Bliggs to the heights of the Himalayas to study the elusive Icecap Drake. She published many papers on her studies, and eventually earned a certificate for magical creatures handler.
During the second War, Siara was hit by a powerful hex in the midst of battle while she was in her animagus form, that of a grey hawk. The hex caused her to be unable to fully shift to human, so even when in her regular human form, Siara has golden hawk eyes (and eyesight), heightened senses, and silver hair.
Ever since she first stepped into the halls of Hogwarts, Siara knew it was where she wanted to make a difference. For years she tossed around ideas for being a professor, a caretaker, even the librarian. It was a home to her, and she felt like Hogwarts welcomed her as one of its own. Her hero, Albus Dumbledore, inspired Siara's choices and mindset, and she secretly developed a dream of one day following in his footsteps. Siara proved herself an able and compassionate leader in many instances while leading expeditions to study magical creatures, or teaching classes at the Ministry or other adult learning institutions. But Siara never imagined she would actually be given the chance to become the head of Hogwarts and its staff. She would settle for being a professor there at best.
Several months ago Siara was approached by the Ministry of Magic, telling her that the current Headmaster of Hogwarts was stepping down to retire. It was a rather sudden change, happening just after Hogwarts closed for the summer. And to her disbelief and delight, they offered her the position.
And so Siara has taken on the mantle of Headmistress of Hogwarts, and hopes to find friends and comrades among the staff of the school, Hogsmeade, and the Ministry. She may be a relatively new face, but she will make her mark as one of the finest Headmistresses to lead Hogwarts.