Averan Thistlewood

Backstory

Name: Averan Thistlewood

Sign: Aquarius

House: Slytherin/Hufflepuff Affiliate

Blood-status: Muggle

Patronus: Shrew

Relationship: Single

Pet: Cat and Puffskein

Fun Facts:

In a small town where nothing much happened, there lived a boy named Averan Thistlewood. From a young age, he had a knack for noticing the odd and unusual; like when flowers bloomed out of nowhere or when his toys seemed to move on their own. While everyone else shrugged it off, Averan found it all fascinating. On his eleventh birthday, something incredible happened. A scruffy owl, with feathers as dark as a shadow, swooped down and dropped a letter in his lap. As he tore it open, his heart raced. He had been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry—a place where all the strange things he’d seen were real! Soon, Averan was wandering through Diagon Alley, a bustling magical marketplace that felt like stepping into a storybook. He couldn't believe his eyes as he passed shops filled with wands, potion ingredients, and spellbooks. In a dusty little bookstore, he met a kind witch who noticed his excitement. She handed him a magical bookmark that changed colors with his mood, and he felt a thrill of belonging to this new world. At Ollivanders, the wand shop, Averan felt like he was stepping into history. When he finally picked up a 10-inch elderwood wand with a unicorn hair core, a warm feeling rushed through him. It was as if the wand had chosen him, promising one adventure after another. As he got ready for Hogwarts, Averan felt a pull towards Slytherin. The house's values of ambition, cunning, and resourcefulness spoke to his desire for greatness and his ability to see the bigger picture. However, he still cherished the Hufflepuff qualities of loyalty and hard work, balancing the two houses within himself. In the days leading up to his departure, Averan dabbled in small spells he found in his new books, often causing silly mishaps that made his family laugh (and sometimes worry). They watched in confusion as he became more and more enchanted by magic. The big day finally came, and Averan boarded the Hogwarts Express, excitement bubbling inside him. He shared a compartment with other first-years, swapping stories and dreams about the magical school ahead. The train ride felt like a thrilling adventure, and he couldn’t wait to see what awaited him. When they arrived at Hogwarts, the castle was more magnificent than he could have imagined. The Sorting Ceremony was just around the corner. As he sat under the flickering lights, the Sorting Hat was placed on his head. It whispered secrets and possibilities, sensing his ambitious spirit and strategic mind. After a moment of deliberation, the hat declared him a Slytherin. That first night, as Averan sat at the long table with his new Slytherin friends, he gazed at the enchanted ceiling that mirrored the stars. The feast was a colorful array of food and laughter, filling him with warmth and excitement for the adventures to come. While he embraced his Slytherin identity, Averan also carried with him the values of Hufflepuff. loyalty and kindness. Ensuring that he would always be a friend to those in need. With a heart full of hope and a mind brimming with ambition, Averan Thistlewood was ready to dive into his magical life at Hogwarts, where every day promised something extraordinary.