Post by Kaylyn Newell on Dec 18, 2008 15:49:21 GMT -5
Name: Kaylyn Newell
Wanted Position: Gryffindor Fourth Year; Lycan
Abilities: None
History: Kaylyn was born the middle child of Gerald and Loretta Newell 16 years ago. She didn't always get along with her older sister, Melany, but was very close to her younger brother, Nic.
Kaylyn was a bit of a bookworm, preferring to stay inside rather than play outside with the other children in the neighborhood, so she became a bit of an outcast. School was also very important to her and she always did very well. She basked in the praise of teachers and didn’t mind helping the other students that didn’t catch on to things as quickly. Her parents were proud of her accomplishments and encouraged her to continue her studies.
When Kaylyn was 10, she began to wonder if she wasn’t a bit different from the other members of her family. Letters containing incomprehensible scribbling would appear on her windowsill overnight, and she would wake to curtains flapping in the breeze despite having locked the window before going to bed. Books unlike any she had ever seen soon followed, and she spent hours engrossed within their pages. In this way, she started her magic schooling, studying on her own. Afraid of what others might think, she kept the strange occurrences secret, hiding in her room with her books.
Eventually, curiosity got the better of her and Kaylyn showed the books and letters to her parents. Showing the items to her parents did nothing to explain their appearance. At first, her parents brushed it off as stress from starting high school and told her to stop making things up and act like an adult. They soon realized it was a lot more than stress. Convinced that Kaylyn was suffering from some sort of mental disease, her parents arranged to have her sent to a hospital for treatment. Quite upset with the idea, Kaylyn ran out the front door onto the busy street and was hit by a car. Brain damage from the accident left her without her sight, though her other injuries healed with time. Fed-up with her parents' insistence that she receive help for her "problem," she left home three months ago, attempting to make it on her own. During her travels, an owl somehow found her, dropping a letter into her hands before taking off. She followed the instruction contained within the letter, arriving at Hogwarts just days after learning of its existence.
Throughout her short time at the school, Kaylyn has found explanations for what she observed at home. She is still adjusting, but has made some friends and is learning more everyday. She continues to study hard, intent on catching up with the other students her age. While many would consider the her start in the magical world- reading textbooks under the covers with a flashlight- a disadvantage, it has actually helped Kaylyn. Her determination and stubborn pride have pushed her to try harder and do her best, even through the hardships she has had to face.
Not long after her arrival at Hogwarts Kaylyn entered a class focusing on creatures in different areas within the magical world: Magical Habitats. The first lesson ended in a trip to the Forbidden Forest, which quickly turned into a disaster. Several of the inhabitants within the forest were none-to-happy to have students invading their territory. Among these creatures was the lycaness, Kira, who attacked both Kaylyn and her newfound friend, Charlie. The lycaness' bite changed Kaylyn, turning her into a lycan herself. The change has given the girl even more challenges to face, learning to control the new "powers" she has acquired.
Physical Description: Kaylyn is about 5'6" and is quite thin. She has brown hair to a bit past her shoulders, which is usually secured in a ponytail. Her eyes are blue and she's fairly pale, despite having spent a fair amount of time in the sun. Her facial features are delicate and very feminine.
Kaylyn typically dresses fairly plainly, opting for jeans over fancier skirts or dresses. Simple t-shirts, often covered by a sweatshirt, complete the outfit. On occasion, Kaylyn will "dress-up" a bit, putting on a modest length skirt (knee-length or longer) with a nice top, but only with good reason. She doesn't wear make-up, as she finds it a hassle that's not worth dealing with (and she hasn’t figured out how to do so without being able to see).
Kaylyn moves carefully, though not clumsily. She likes to know if someone else is in a room, what's going on, etc. before entering, and may appear hesitant.
Other: I think it's all been said. ^.^
Wanted Position: Gryffindor Fourth Year; Lycan
Abilities: None
History: Kaylyn was born the middle child of Gerald and Loretta Newell 16 years ago. She didn't always get along with her older sister, Melany, but was very close to her younger brother, Nic.
Kaylyn was a bit of a bookworm, preferring to stay inside rather than play outside with the other children in the neighborhood, so she became a bit of an outcast. School was also very important to her and she always did very well. She basked in the praise of teachers and didn’t mind helping the other students that didn’t catch on to things as quickly. Her parents were proud of her accomplishments and encouraged her to continue her studies.
When Kaylyn was 10, she began to wonder if she wasn’t a bit different from the other members of her family. Letters containing incomprehensible scribbling would appear on her windowsill overnight, and she would wake to curtains flapping in the breeze despite having locked the window before going to bed. Books unlike any she had ever seen soon followed, and she spent hours engrossed within their pages. In this way, she started her magic schooling, studying on her own. Afraid of what others might think, she kept the strange occurrences secret, hiding in her room with her books.
Eventually, curiosity got the better of her and Kaylyn showed the books and letters to her parents. Showing the items to her parents did nothing to explain their appearance. At first, her parents brushed it off as stress from starting high school and told her to stop making things up and act like an adult. They soon realized it was a lot more than stress. Convinced that Kaylyn was suffering from some sort of mental disease, her parents arranged to have her sent to a hospital for treatment. Quite upset with the idea, Kaylyn ran out the front door onto the busy street and was hit by a car. Brain damage from the accident left her without her sight, though her other injuries healed with time. Fed-up with her parents' insistence that she receive help for her "problem," she left home three months ago, attempting to make it on her own. During her travels, an owl somehow found her, dropping a letter into her hands before taking off. She followed the instruction contained within the letter, arriving at Hogwarts just days after learning of its existence.
Throughout her short time at the school, Kaylyn has found explanations for what she observed at home. She is still adjusting, but has made some friends and is learning more everyday. She continues to study hard, intent on catching up with the other students her age. While many would consider the her start in the magical world- reading textbooks under the covers with a flashlight- a disadvantage, it has actually helped Kaylyn. Her determination and stubborn pride have pushed her to try harder and do her best, even through the hardships she has had to face.
Not long after her arrival at Hogwarts Kaylyn entered a class focusing on creatures in different areas within the magical world: Magical Habitats. The first lesson ended in a trip to the Forbidden Forest, which quickly turned into a disaster. Several of the inhabitants within the forest were none-to-happy to have students invading their territory. Among these creatures was the lycaness, Kira, who attacked both Kaylyn and her newfound friend, Charlie. The lycaness' bite changed Kaylyn, turning her into a lycan herself. The change has given the girl even more challenges to face, learning to control the new "powers" she has acquired.
Physical Description: Kaylyn is about 5'6" and is quite thin. She has brown hair to a bit past her shoulders, which is usually secured in a ponytail. Her eyes are blue and she's fairly pale, despite having spent a fair amount of time in the sun. Her facial features are delicate and very feminine.
Kaylyn typically dresses fairly plainly, opting for jeans over fancier skirts or dresses. Simple t-shirts, often covered by a sweatshirt, complete the outfit. On occasion, Kaylyn will "dress-up" a bit, putting on a modest length skirt (knee-length or longer) with a nice top, but only with good reason. She doesn't wear make-up, as she finds it a hassle that's not worth dealing with (and she hasn’t figured out how to do so without being able to see).
Kaylyn moves carefully, though not clumsily. She likes to know if someone else is in a room, what's going on, etc. before entering, and may appear hesitant.
Other: I think it's all been said. ^.^
