Professor Aurelia Merrick
Subject: Transfiguration
Appearance:
Professor Merrick is tall and slender, with sharp posture and deliberate movements. Her hair is silver blond, worn in a tight braid that falls neatly down her back. She favors deep indigo robes with clean lines and minimal ornamentation. Her eyes are pale gray and intensely focused, giving the impression that she is always evaluating structure and balance, even when silent.
Professor Elias Thorne
Subject: Charms
House Head: Wampus
Appearance:
Elias Thorne has broad shoulders and an athletic build, with warm brown skin and expressive hands that move constantly when he speaks. His hair is dark and kept short, with a few curls that refuse to behave. He often wears practical robes with rolled sleeves and a slightly crooked grin. His eyes are sharp amber, lively and encouraging, always scanning the room for reactions.
Professor Beatrice Crowley
Subject: Potions
Appearance:
Professor Crowley is short and compact, with dark hair pulled into a low bun streaked with premature gray. Her robes are always spotless, usually in muted earth tones. She has dark, observant eyes behind thin spectacles and a calm, unreadable expression that can make students nervous. Her hands are steady and precise, even when correcting a brewing disaster.
Professor Naya O Connell
Subject: Herbology
House Head: Pukwudgie
Appearance:
Naya O Connell has sun browned skin, curly auburn hair usually tied back loosely, and freckles scattered across her nose and arms. She dresses in layered robes and boots suited for dirt and weather, often with plant stains she never bothers to remove. Her smile is warm and easy, and her green eyes crinkle at the corners when she laughs.
Professor Rowan Hale
Subject: Defense against Unfriendly Magic
Appearance:
David Hale is tall and solidly built, with dark hair cut close and a faint scar across one eyebrow. He wears simple dark robes reinforced at the shoulders and wrists, favoring function over appearance. His expression is calm but intense, and his steel blue eyes miss very little. He stands like someone used to being alert even at rest.
Professor Marisol Reyes
Subject: Care of Magical Creatures
House Head: Thunderbird
Appearance:
Marisol Reyes has long black hair often braided over one shoulder and warm brown eyes that soften instantly around animals. She dresses in practical outdoor robes, layered with leather straps and gloves hanging at her belt. There is usually a trace of feathers, fur, or ash clinging to her clothing. Her posture is relaxed and confident, like someone who belongs outdoors.
Professor Bernard Whitcomb
Subject: History of Magical America
House Head: Horned Serpent
Appearance:
Bernard Whitcomb is older, with a stooped posture and thinning white hair combed carefully back. He wears heavy wool robes in dark blues and greens, often layered with scarves. His eyes are thoughtful and distant, as if half living in the past. Ink stains dot his fingers, and his voice carries a quiet authority born from long study.
Professor Lenora Graves
Subject: Divination and Arcana
Appearance:
Lenora Graves is tall and willowy, with very pale skin and long dark hair worn loose down her back. Her robes are flowing and dark, often embroidered with subtle symbols that seem to shift in low light. Her eyes are deep brown, almost black, and she looks at people as if she sees more than what they show. Her movements are slow and deliberate.
Professor Tomasz Kowal
Subject: Astronomy
Appearance:
Tomasz Kowal is lean and soft spoken, with light blond hair always slightly wind tangled. He wears layered robes in muted blues and grays, often wrapped in a thick scarf even indoors. His pale blue eyes are gentle and thoughtful, and he frequently smells faintly of parchment and cold night air.
Professor Imani Abioye
Subject: Arithmancy and Runes
Appearance:
Imani Abioye has dark skin, closely cropped hair, and sharp features softened by an easy smile. She dresses in clean, geometric patterned robes and carries herself with quiet confidence. Her eyes are dark and penetrating, and she has a habit of tapping her fingers when thinking through complex problems.
Professor Harriet Greene
Subject: Muggle Studies and Magical Ethics
Appearance:
Harriet Greene is average height with graying hair worn in a loose bun and kind hazel eyes. Her robes are modest and practical, often layered with a cardigan or shawl. She has a comforting presence and speaks with calm clarity. She wears no jewelry except a simple ring and carries herself like someone who listens more than she speaks.
Support Staff
Master Simms
Role: Potions Lab Technician
Appearance:
Master Simms is stocky with bushy eyebrows and permanently stained fingers. His hair is thinning and perpetually untidy. He wears reinforced aprons over old robes and smells faintly of herbs and smoke. His voice is gruff but his actions are careful and protective.
Professor Lydia Ashcroft
Role: Librarian and Research Mentor
Appearance:
Lydia Ashcroft is tall and elegant, with straight black hair cut to her shoulders and sharp dark eyes. She wears long dark robes with subtle silver threading and moves almost silently. Her expression is reserved, but softens when students show genuine curiosity. She always smells faintly of old books and ink.
Ophelia "Fila" Grindelwald
House: Thunderbird
First year
Fila has pale skin and dark hair that she usually keeps loose or tied back when practicing magic. Her eyes are sharp and observant, often giving the impression that she notices more than she says. She moves carefully but with confidence, especially when using magic. There is something calm about her presence, even when she is under pressure, and she tends to listen before acting.
June Whitaker
House: Thunderbird
First year
Dorm mate
June has fair skin, light brown hair she often braids or ties up neatly, and clear blue eyes that miss very little. She keeps herself well put together and usually looks awake and ready long before everyone else. Her posture is straight, her movements controlled, and she gives off a calm and dependable energy. She rarely raises her voice, but when she speaks, people tend to listen.
Calla Moore
House: Thunderbird
First year
Dorm mate
Calla has medium skin, dark curly hair that is almost never behaving the way she wants it to, and expressive eyes. Her expressions are animated and easy to read. She dresses comfortably and never seems bothered if her uniform is slightly messy. Calla talks with her hands, laughs loudly, and brings a lot of life into any room she enters.
Theodore Carter
House: Thunderbird
First year
Theo has light skin, dark hair that falls into his face, and a grin that makes it obvious he enjoys pushing boundaries. He stands confidently and rarely stays still for long. His uniform is usually worn casually, robe open or sleeves rolled up. He speaks quickly, acts faster, and tends to jump into situations without thinking too hard about the consequences.
Elliot Monroe
House: Thunderbird
First year
Theo's dorm mate
Elliot has pale skin, light blond hair that he constantly pushes out of his eyes, and gray eyes. He has a quiet, serious expression most of the time. He moves carefully and prefers to observe rather than speak. His uniform is neat but slightly wrinkled, as if he forgets about it once his attention shifts elsewhere. He comes across as thoughtful and reserved.
Miles Ortega
House: Thunderbird
First year
Theo's dorm mate
Miles has tan skin, short dark hair, and a strong build. He smiles easily and often looks relaxed, even in new situations. His robe is rarely fastened properly, and he usually looks comfortable wherever he is. He laughs often, speaks openly, and has an easy way of making people feel included without trying too hard.