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Salem Witches' Institute {Harry Potter}

I missed a lot. I am exhausted, but I put up Cass's relationships, at least something or them all.

Salem Witches' Institute {Harry Potter}

Got a post up, not my favorite but I've been having trouble getting a starting post together. Thankfully, now there will be stuff to play off of.

Salem Witches' Institute {Harry Potter}

Monday, August 24, 2015

The trek had been as frustrating as ever. Her mother had her running to the last possible moment. The very last pick-up of the Peregrine and only a few hours to hang out with her friends. Emily had made her feel better, but it was still frustrating. This was her last year and she wanted to start it off right for the first time since her first.

But, she'd managed to make it to school and that was good. She was a prefect again, which was nice. And still had an excellent reputation among the faculty, even if she had some more interesting extracurricular activities, but she wasn't about to give up the occasional gigs. She loved music too much and it was what she wanted to do once she finished. No plans for some magical career being some big damn hero like an Auror or studious like the Cursebreakers. No, she just wanted to be a singer in a punk band, tour seedy bars and maybe some nicer places too. That wasn't to say that she didn't enjoy school, she loved learning, she just loved music more.

Getting ready in the morning was always a complicated endeavor. A mixture of magic and mundane methods created a look. She had red lips and blue eyes and, currently, her hair was black with red stripes framing her face. Each ear was positively littered with metal, spikey bars through the top, a few dangled with symbols from her tribe. hung from her lobes and then a series of hoops. Her nose had a hoop and a ring on through her septum. Her lip had a single stud and her tongue was recently pierced, but magically healed. It made changing piercings much easier.

Her outfit, however, could be called a uniform but it only met the criterion to the letter instead of the intent. Thankfully she had built up enough good will and worked hard that her appearance tended to be overlooked. Usually, at least. Today she had picked a nice pencil skirt, deep grey with a longer back with some lace along the bottom. Her top was red, tight with a corset style ribbon. Her shoes were heals, with platforms and chunky bottoms. A barely there blue cardigan that cut around her chest, left open as there were no buttons. The sleeves were 3/4 just like her top. From there a lavender seemed to be growing along her arm and blooming on the back of her hand, at least on the right arm. The left was still empty. Just above the last button on her top was start of the lavender that trailed down her arm. Not exactly super punk, but she loved them so.


Once she was ready, Cassandre headed out. Through the Tituba common room and into the halls she wandered. It wasn't particularly fast, she was more of an ambler unless she needed to get somewhere. Though she seemed blissfully unaware to her surroundings as she was listening to a recording, her head bobbing with the music. Occasionally she would sing along with a verse or chorus. It was then that it would become clear her choice of music was, no, it wasn't clear since she was probably the only one save one of the professors who would never admit it that would be singing along to 7 Year Bitch. Her mother may be irresponsible, but she had some serious connections with magical bootlegs and it let Cassandre get her Riot Grrrl fix. She also got her late 70s British Punk and a few others. All sounded live, like a moment captured.

Once she made her way, Cassandre scanned the Great Hall. Her smiled turned a bit less pleased as she scanned the room and didn't see Emily. She had missed her in the dorms as well, likely just passing by by she kind of wanted to start the day with her. Nevemind, though, she worked on getting her schedule and sitting down for some food. She kept an eye for others, but mainly Emily. She wanted to get a start on this year's band schedule and the probably had alchemy together to start the day.

So, with her tea and juice and various foods of the breakfast variety Cassandre waited. Occasionally she would give a glare to a group of boys that were leering a bit too much. But, mostly, she pushed it out of her mind. It was annoying, but ultimately she had just come to accept the little annoyances even as she hoped it would get better.

Salem Witches' Institute {Harry Potter}

Had most of a post up and my computer died I think I'll have to wait until tomorrow, grr.

Salem Witches' Institute {Harry Potter}

Quidditch is evil and wrong and all those people flying high and...I think I'm going to be sick.

Salem Witches' Institute {Harry Potter}

Just checking about Cass being Prefect before I start posting.

Salem Witches' Institute {Harry Potter}

Done. I don't know when I'll get a post IC, though. Been crazy.

Salem Witches' Institute {Harry Potter}

Cassandre LaFlamme

Name:

Cassandre LaFlamme

Gender:

Female

Age:

17

Year:

7

Blood:

Half-Breed (Veela)

House:

Tituba

Pet: Agatha

Electives:

Alchemy
Arithmancy
Divination

Clubs:

Divination Club
Choir

Boggart:

Her friends turning their back on her. Loneliness.

Patronus:

Cat

Amortentia:

Lavender blooming in a meadow

Wand:

Pear with Veela Hair, Somewhat rigid, 11 1/4 inch.

Best Class:

Transfiguration, Divination, Apparition

Worst Class:

Flying, Study of Ancient Runes

Strengths:

-Compassionate
-A talented musician
-An adept student
-Spiritualist

Weaknesses:

-Too often thinks the best of people
-Reacts emotionally instead of rationally
-Fear of heights and, thus, flying

Personality:

Cassandre had been raised to put others on an equal plane as herself. Sometimes she has taken that to an extreme, putting others well before her in most things to her own detriment. The fact that she was being torn between worlds as a child made it all the more important for her to make the best possible impression that she could. The need to connect with people quickly, people of vastly different cultures, beliefs and traditions.

As she got older she also started to realize the subtle racism around her. She experienced much of it, purists looking the other way as she walked in. So many times she tried to break through with a smile. But soon she realized what was happening and it began to darken her view of people. Starting school she experienced it a few times still. But, putting on that smile, Cassandre pushed past that with sheer power of will and helpfulness. Starting study groups, joining too many clubs to make new friends.

All this because she fears being alone. Fears not being accepted. Rejection hits her harder than anything she can imagine. But, those first years of trying too hard burned her out. Now, she's gotten a bit more down to earth. Instead of putting everyone first, it's friends and family. It takes little for her to consider someone a friend, but she's not going to try too hard when people dislike her because of prejudice. It has given her a strength that she didn't have in previous years.

Likes:

Music, all types really
Singing and playing guitar (punk)
Dancing
People
Learning new people's traditions
Cooking
Politics

Dislikes:

Prejudice
Mean people
Being Alone
Silence
Quidditch

Fears:

Losing her friends and heights.

Biography:

Cassandre's parents came from completely opposite worlds. Almost literally. Her mother was French, and definitely more than half Veela, her father was a half blood from the Mohawk tribe near Quebec. Haiëñ'wa'tha, named after the leader of the Iroquis confederacy, was a halfblood shaman who worked heavily with the Republic of Magic to create a space for the First nations in the greater whole of the Republic. He met Marie-Francois there. She was a performer living in Quebec but frequently touring the magical world. It was one of those lust at first sight situations, nine months later there was a Cassandre.

By the time of her birth, her parents initial spark had dwindled to nothing. That was fine for them, but it meant Cassandre never got to settle into any world, she was torn between two vastly different cultures and parents. Her father was patient, life was slow and deliberate and filled with tradition. Her mother, with a joie de vivre that was difficult for a child to keep up with. A fast paced life from city to city for days, weeks at the most. One time, they even stayed for a season in Paris for opera season. That was the longest she stayed anywhere with her mother.

Cassandre very much loved them both and was intimately connected to both in vastly different ways. Her father and she shared a spirituality, Cassandre could follow his path as a Shaman. During her times with him she threw herself into it because it was expected. She enjoyed it but by the time she was eight she knew it wasn’t going to be her path. She couldn’t dedicate herself to her father’s people. They were her people too, but she was métisse and a part of her was tied to the European life. But it wasn’t French, it had been the English and their rock and punk that inspired her in a way she didn’t understand at that young age.

School changed everything for her. Away from both parents she felt truly alone for the first time in her life. This scared her more than anything she’d experienced so she dove in to make friends. However, she came on too strong at the beginning and it did cause problems. One, her school work suffered as she tried to do to many social things, second she pushed too hard on some people.

It was her second year that she started to find a better path. Maybe it was the end of her first year after her big accident in flying class. Someone helped her, but it wasn’t out of that need it was genuine. Taking the summer, she changed, maybe grew up a little.

The next few years were good. She had friends and fun and learned a great deal. She joined choir, but also started a band. Maybe it was a bit of a contradiction, but really it made sense. She poured all of her bad emotions, fears, anger that she hid into the music. It started more traditional, Sex Pistols and the Clash but then she started to spread out. By her fifth year she’d really discovered the Riot Grrrl movement and the band moved in that direction. Now they’re finding their own voice. A mix of old punk and modern social issues with a unique sound. It was definitely political; she was very much a supporter of the Rebellion. She hopes to lend her voice and music to what she thinks is a worthy cause.

Cassandre's Relationships

“We’ve never spent any time together but maybe I should make an effort this year since Emily’s her friend.”

Being different years, different houses, different interests they just never really spent much time around each other outside of class.

"One of the few people that seems to have decent taste in music, even if he listens to that whiny stuff, too."

He's a nice guy, and not at all like the guys that seem to always be told where her eyes are. They've known each other since he started and always gotten along. Same house, interest in music. But their academic interests have generally been in vastly different directions. That and he seems infected by that pervasive obsession with quidditch so many possess. Agatha likes playing with his puppy, though, always has. And she's definitely has more discerning taste than Cass.

“One of our first years, she’s adorbs and super sweet even with her rough life.”

Amelia’s just started but she’s been a welcome addition to house Tituba. It’s good to know that the house will have good people once Cass is gone. But, since she just started they haven’t had much time. At least her other friends have taken Amelia under their wing.

“I see her with Aella a lot of the time. She seems nice, but there’s an edge. And she’s hella cute, but I don’t really know her.”

Cass doesn’t really know Ariadne for many of the same reasons she doesn’t know Aella. But, she wants to change that this year.

"I really don't get it, but everyone else seems too. Especially Emily."

Cass doesn't particularly have that many feelings toward Dorado. He's popular in a very different way than Cass is and they don't really have any of the same interests. So, it's all passing in the halls and watching he and Emily go at it. 'Get a room,' has been muttered more than once, in jest of course. That's generally the interactions she's had with him.

“Seriously one of the best people ever. Not only does she never ask me to go flying but nobody’s better to share a pint of ice cream with.”

The only word that pops to mind whenever Emily is mentioned is 'sister.' Emily is family as far as Cass is concerned, not just a best friend. Being an only child it all changed five years ago when school started. She had a year of experience, Emily was new, and they clicked instantly. It's been that way ever since.

Sure, they have different interests, but they share plenty as well. And they disagree, sometimes argue, definitely squabble. But, that's all part of being family, nothing is roses and sunshine all the time. Instead it's real. Cass just knows that if there's every trouble there's someone to turn to, no questions asked. When they're in pain and hiding it the other knows the other knows.

"Now, that's complicated? What day is it?"

Julie and Cass have had an interesting relationship since Cass's 4th year. That's when they started getting romantic. It was maybe some experimenting at first. Young and not sure what was happening. But it was occasionally very intense and other times would stop for months.

Since then they've had a major on again, off again, friends with benefits things. Sure, they see other people, but that's okay. It's open, but Cass loves Julie in a way, she's still trying to figure out what all that means. They're both open, free spirit types and that has defined their relationship from day one.

Cassandre's Schedule

First - Herbology
Second - Transfiguration
Third - Astronomy
Fourth - Alchemy
Fifth - Arithmancy
Sixth - Divination
Seventh - Defense Against the Dark Arts
Eighth - Charms
Ninth - History of Magic
Tenth - Potions

Salem Witches' Institute {Harry Potter}

Hi, I'm just waiting to see what, if anything, needs to be changed from my character to get it posted. I haven't had time to read through everything, holidays have been long and stressful and exhausting.

Salem Witches' Institute [Harry Potter]

I'm not familiar with Piratepad, either.