Age: 13 (as of 2005)
House: Ravenclaw
Year: 3rd
History (2-4 paragraphs or more):
Personality (1-2 paragraphs or more):Born to half-blood parents on the 20th of January 1992, Cassander had a relatively ordinary childhood.
The events that followed the Second Wizarding War put a bit of strain on his parents’ faith in the Ministry, and for a while, the Kemps refused to be associated with its apparent corruption. The past was a blur to a 7-year-old Cassander, whom could only remember his family moving elsewhere for a time, though he couldn’t be entirely certain.
As things began to settle in Wizarding Britain, and with the reform of the Ministry and its promise of peace, the Kemps returned to the UK. His father currently works for the Ministry under the department of Magical Transport as a researcher. His mother, who was once a Healer at St. Mungo's, now runs a wizarding clinic-of-sorts in London. He has an older brother, Felix (16), and a younger sister, Astrid (9).
The Kemps live in an unplottable estate in Dartmoor, possibly near the Bellever Forest in South Devon. They mostly keep to themselves and the small magical community concentrated there.
Due to his magical upbringing, his exposure to muggles was limited but that’s not to say he was completely oblivious to their existence. In fact, gadgets and the recent advances in muggle ‘technology’ would continue to fascinate the boy. His parents might've contributed to this being scholars themselves. They were averse to insular beliefs held by most of Wizardkind, and instead, would instill in their children the importance of keeping an open mind.
Cassander's first instance of magic occurred when he was about 5-years old. He had unconsciously kept aloft his father’s miniature Hogwarts Express model that was about to fall off of a shelf. In hindsight, Cassander could not recall how he’d done so exactly, his fear of admonishment had eclipsed all thought. Since then, his magic seemed to exhibit itself involuntarily, often in brief outbursts, though they were very few and far between and usually under adult supervision.
The arrival of his acceptance letter came as no surprise.
There was much aplomb when Felix had gotten his; the fact that Hogwarts would reopen its gates and admit students again had moved his Pa to tears. His parents liked to talk about their time in Hogwarts. It was only a matter of time before he would experience it firsthand.
His first two years at Hogwarts were smooth-sailing to say the least.
After a bit of adjustment, Cassander took to school like a duck to water. He liked his newfound independence, the opportunity to meet other people of all backgrounds and the things he learnt everyday - no wonder his brother barely came home during the school holidays.
Having just spent the summer with his closest friends, Cassander awaits the start of a new school term with a bit of cautious excitement and apprehension. Most would not deign to call Hogwarts a prison but the cagey atmosphere and the ongoing tension between his Professors and the Aurors that patrol the corridors would prove otherwise.
Face Claim: Sergey (Sergio) BrisyukLike most teens his age, Cassander is at a crossroads - torn between expectations and self-expression - and with puberty adding to the mix, it takes a bit of patience to deal with the young man.
Unlike his overachiever brother and adorable little sister, he secretly revels in keeping a low profile. He could get away with mediocre grades and might slip under the radar of most adults. While no troublemaker, he can be particularly moody and uncooperative when he wants to be.
Cassander gives off an air of nonchalance, and may appear unbothered with things that don't concern him. But once you get to know him personally, you'll find him to be someone easygoing and witty, with a deep curiosity for the unconventional.
He has never admitted it but he feels inferior to his older brother and grows weary of comparison. The need to carve his own path lurks somewhere in the back of his mind but for the moment, the boy is content to stay under Felix's shadow if it meant that he could do as he pleased.
Being a solitary individual, Cassander could count in one hand the people he considers his friends. He isn't one to associate with others for status or benefit. He values genuine conversations and appreciates perspectives contrary to his own.
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Vital Stats:
Full name:
Cassander Hesperion Kemp
Name means: (optional)
Cassander, masc. form of Cassandra, meaning 'the one who shines and excels over men'. Hesperus/Hesperos, 'evening star' referring to the planet Venus in the evening. Kemp meaning 'soldier'.
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
January 20 (Aquarius)
Character's age:
13 years old (as of 2005)
Nationality:
British
Parents/siblings:
Evander Kemp (father, 37)
Stella (née Welch) Kemp (mother, 36)
Felix Kemp (brother, 16)
Astrid Kemp (sister, 9)
Residence/town:
Dartmoor, UK
Blood status:
Halfblood
Occupation:
Student
(Hogwarts)House & Year (if student):
Ravenclaw, 3rd Year
Marital status:
Single
Love interest/relationship history:
-
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Appearance
Height/build:
5'3/160cm, above average height for his age. Lean, lightly muscled.
Hair/eye/skin colour:
Honey-blond and wavy, typically styled with his fringe combed to one side. Blue eyes. Fair skin that burns easily.
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Properties of wand:
Sycamore wood with a phoenix feather core, 14½ inches, quite bendy
Model of broomstick:
TBD
Pets/breed of owl:
female Greater Sooty Owl named Merle.
Quidditch team position: (If applicable. If not, exclude this point)
Form of Patronus (only if corporeal):
TBD
Can see Thestrals?:
No
Apparition licence?:
No
Best subject:
TBD
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OOC section:
OOC username:
Rei
Character's face: (face claim/play-by)
Sergey Brisyuk
Preferred means of contact: (i.e. Discord/PM)
Discord/PM.