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Willa Knox

'Watch out for the Gillyweed!'

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a character in “Hogwarts: Next Generation”, originally authored by Issa, as played by RolePlayGateway

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Name: Willa Knox
Nicknames: Called 'Will' by her parents
Role: Half-blood
Birthday: November 7th
Age: 16
Year: Sixth Year
House: Gryffindor



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Appearance: Willa has golden blonde hair that reaches to just below her shoulders. Her hair is naturally straight but Willa has perfected a spell that allows her to add waves or curls to her hair as she likes. Willa's eyes are blue.
Willa stands at 5'7" and is of average weight, cutting a slim figure.
When she isn't wearing her school uniform Willa will often be seen wearing (depending on the weather) floating summer dresses or jeans and a cute sweater or jacket. She likes to stay well-presented and as such her uniform is rarely dirty or out of place. Although she usually keeps her hair in check Willa rarely wears makeup.

Personality: Willa is a strong-willed girl with an outgoing and friendly nature. She enjoys joking with her friends and usually has a smile on her face. When she isn't 100% attentive in class it will usually be because she's chatting with her friends. Nevertheless she enjoys doing things well and is easily able to maintain satisfactory grades in all her subjects. Willa is not naturally a competitive girl, except when quidditch is involved. The sport usually has her on her feet cheering loudly for her favourite team (the Montrose Magpies).
Willa is incredibly loyal to her friends and will go out of her way to help them if need be. She has a talent for magic involving incantations (her O.W.L results show this) but finds subjects such as Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures a bore. Willa quickly loses interest in subjects she dislikes and will put in much less energy to her assignments. However she is a naturally inquisitive girl and if a subject excites her enough she will go out of her way to find out more (one of the reasons she is a member of Charms Club and takes Ancient Studies).



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Likes:
Scarves
Quidditch
Charms Class
Her Friends

Dislikes:
Dirt (and by association Herbology)
Seeing the Montrose Magpies lose
Her Mother's parents
Toads

Hogwarts:

Wand: 13 in, Larch, Phoenix Feather, Surprisingly Swishy
Patronus: Tiger
School Pet: Female tabby cat named Esko

O.W.Ls Achieved:
Outstanding - Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Study of Ancient Runes, Transfiguration
Exceeds Expectations - Arithmancy, Astronomy, History of Magic, Potions
Achieved - Herbology

Extra-curricular: Ancient Studies, Charms Club. Dueling Club
Quidditch: Chaser on the Gryffindor team



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History: Willa is the eldest child of Maggie and Bryce Knox. Her father, the son of muggles Alfred and Judy Knox, met Maggie at Hogwarts. Maggie, the most recent generation of pureblooded witch from her family, married him in a quiet ceremony not long after the defeat of Voldemort. Maggie's parents have very strict rules on what they think their only granddaughter should and shouldn't do. They believe that while Willa's mother was a lost cause, (marrying a muggle-born wizard was not in their plan for her) there is still hope for Willa. As such they disapprove of Willa's dream to play on the national quidditch team. Willa's father was a quidditch coach and he brought Willa along to all his games, fostering her love of the sport from an early age. It was Bryce that taught her how to ride a broom. Willa has one brother, 14 years her junior named Jasper. Willa dotes on her brother and has since he was born.

Neither of Willa's parents were sorted into Gryffindor. Maggie was a Hufflepuff and Bryce was in Ravenclaw. So it was with a pleasant surprise that Willa found herself being sorted into Gryffindor. Her five years at Hogwarts have shown her many of the castle's secrets and she hopes to add a few more to her list before she leaves in two years time.

Willa is originally from a small town called Wingnuts. The majority of the population is magical, including the family in the house next to hers. The youngest son, Kye, and Willa soon became fast friends.
Although Willa grew up in a home surrounded by magic, she has a good understanding of the muggle world thanks to her father's parents. Whenever they visited them on holidays Willa would marvel at the strange inventions muggles came up with. Her favourite muggle quirk is the way the people in photos don't move and toasters.

Password: Spiked

So begins...

Willa Knox's Story

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Willa Knox, through no fault of her own, was late. Her father had suggested that he drive a muggle car and Willa and her mother had foolishly agreed. They had both assumed that Mr Knox had learnt to drive during the years living with his muggle parents, what could go wrong? A lot, apparently. Two hours later, a broken rear door and one confused police officer later The Knoxs had finally reached the train station.
They piled Willa's bags onto a cart, including the howling cat who did not like this many people, and ran for platform 9 and 3/4. They received a few curious glances from muggles on their way to work.
Pushing through the barrier Willa had a moments feeling of relief to see the train still there.

"Good bye honey!" Her mother said, giving her a kiss on the cheek and a swift hug. Her father did the same,
"Enjoy your year!" He added. Willa nodded,
"Be careful when you drive back Dad." The girl added, "Mum, don't let him kill anyone." The parents waved goodbye, each no doubt reminiscing about their own time boarding the Hogwarts Express.
Farewells over Willa boarded the train and began to search for a cabin. She passed many filled with excited first years, she remembered her first train ride and the anxious anticipation of finally arriving at Hogwarts. She had been scared stiff-less that the sorting hat wouldn't sort her into any house, that some kind of horrible mistake had happened when she received her Hogwarts letter. Luckily that hadn't happened and she had been placed in Gryffindor.
Finding an empty cabin proved too hard and Willa eventually had to settle with one already occupied.
"You're Melissa, right?" Willa asked, stepping into the train carriage. The girl, Melissa, was a sixth year like Willa but from Hufflepuff. "Do you mind if I sit here? Everywhere else is full." Without waiting for an answer Willa pushed her bags away and happily sat down opposite Melissa.


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Kye wondered down the train, Head Boy badge proudly displayed on his chest. He was already in his robes too, the Ravenclaw blue and bronze insignia on his chest clearly stating his house. He was checking the cabins to make sure everything was in order, as would the other Hogwarts' prefects. He was tall and seemed to tower over most of the younger students.
'Was I ever that short?' He thought to himself as an anxious first year rushed by. 'Probably shorter' He added to himself with a smile. They seemed to get shorter every year, or perhaps it was just him gaining height. He had had another growth spurt over the holidays too.

He glanced out to the station where late students were finishing arriving and final farewells were being said.
Of course he had been here early, one of the first students to arrive. His parents had given him a farewell from home and left him to apparate to the station. Apparition was still new and exciting to him, he had spent most of the holidays appearing and disappearing around his family home - much to the annoyance of his older brothers. They had also seemed annoyed when Kye had been made Head Boy, something neither of the two had done.

He glanced into one of the cabins and found it occupied by two girls, both the year below him. A quick grin flitted across his face as he recognised Willa, his neighbour and old friend, sitting with a Hufflepuff girl. He changed his expression to one of mock seriousness and then grandly opened the cabin door, making sure to sweep his robes behind him as he entered.
"Students." He greeted, nodding in turn to both girls, "I trust everything is in order."

Willa, for her part, was able to stifle a snort of laughter and replied with a half bow from her seat,
"My Lord-King-Head Boy, what have we done to be given the great honour of your presence?" She couldn't stop the grin that spread across her face.

Kye turned to the other girl, was she one of the Hufflepuff twins? Melissa possibly? He couldn't quite remember.
"Ignore her, she has no idea what she is saying." he told her, placing a condescending hand on Willa's head and ruffling her hair. Willa just rolled her eyes and pushed his hand away. For all his serious work ethics and supposed responsibilities as Head Boy, Kye could still be an immature pain at times.

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The door opened, and a blonde Gryffindor girl who was in the same year as Melissa walked in. "You're Melissa, right?" she asked. Melissa put her book down on her lap and nodded. What was the girl's name again? Will...Willow...Willa. "Do you mind if I sit here? Everywhere else is full." Melissa opened her mouth to respond, but Willa was already sitting down across from her.

The door opened yet again, this time Kye, a Ravenclaw and Head Boy. He gave Willa a small smile and Melissa felt butterfliesflit across her stomach, nerves.
"Students." He said, nodding at the two girls. "I trust everything is in order." Willa giggled, before giving him a half bow.

"My Lord-King-Head Boy, what have we done to be given the great honour of your presence?" she replied. Kye turned to look at Melissa and she felt her cheeks turn pink. "Ignore her, she has no idea what she is saying." Kye ruffled Willa's hair, and Willa quickly pushed away, rolling her eyes. Melissa giggled lightly, unsure if she should feel uncomfortable, but she didn't, for once.

"It's Willa and Kye, right?" she asked them. "How do you two know each other?" As soon as she said it, she turned a darker shade of pink, wondering if she was being too personal or anything.

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Kye, after having his hand pushed away, chuckled and took a seat next to the cabin door. From here he could see out into the corridor and would be able to see any prefects coming - or any trouble that needed dealing with. Of course he had already given the prefects their instructions for the train trip, they would be helping late students on board and checking that everyone was where they were supposed to be. He was supposed to be doing that too but felt that he could spare a few minutes.

"It's Willa and Kye, right?" Melissa asked, "How do you two know each other?"

Kye glanced across at Willa with a grin and Willa, recognizing the danger replied quickly before him.

"We're neighbours." She told Melissa. Willa noted the flushed cheeks of the other girl and wondered why the girl was suddenly embarrassed. A lot of people assumed that, because Willa and Kye were so close, they must be more than friends. But their relationship was completely platonic.
"Willa used to come over and run naked around our backyard." Kye added, unable to help himself. Willa turned a deep shade of red,
"I was three years old!" She protested, holding her cheeks in her hands. She turned her attention to Melissa and, leaning forward conspiratorially, told her quietly, "Don't listen to him, the power has gone to his head."
Kye heard but chose to ignore the comment. He glanced out into the corridor again and was pleased to see that the station seemed to be clear of students.

Willa leaned back in her seat and glanced from Melissa to the book she had been reading. Was that the Quibbler?
"You're a fan of the Quibbler?" Willa asked, interested. She really didn't know much about Melissa, apart from the fact that she was in Hufflepuff. She knew they would have had classes together in the past at some point.

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"We're neighbours," Willa said quickly. Melissa nodded her head. "Willa used to come over and run naked around our backyard." Kye added, and Melissa laughed. Willa blushed and immediately protested an excuse. "I was three years old!" She turned her head to Melissa as she continued. "Don't listen to him, the power has gone to his head."

Kye ignored Willa's comment as he glanced out into the corridor. Melissa glanced up at him but was interrupted by Willa. "You're a fan of the Quibbler?" she asked, obviously spotting the book sitting next to Melissa's knee. Melissa crossed her legs as she continued. "I wouldn't say fan," she stated quickly. "There are sometimes a few good articles, though most of it is just a pile of fiction." She hoped the girl wouldn't be annoyed at the fact that Melissa didn't believe most of the Quibbler articles.

The train started to move and Melissa realized that she was sitting alone with two strangers - that was, if Kye decided to join them, since he was still standing at the door - but didn't actually mind. Usually, she would feel uncomfortable and awkward around strangers unless a family member or friend was there, and would excuse herself to go to the bathroom or make up another pathetic excuse to leave. She felt strangely comfortable around them, and wondered if it was because of them as people, or because she was actually making an effort in the conversation for once.

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"I wouldn't say fan," Melissa assured Willa "There are sometimes a few good articles, though most of it is just a pile of fiction."
Willa nodded, "I know what you mean," She said brightly, "Most of it's garbage. But I like the potion recipes they sometimes give out. Most of the time they don't do what they're meant to do and it's always fun finding out what they actually do."

Willa laughed. She had once read a recipe in the Quibbler that said it could turn your enemies into frogs. Willa had been pretty sure that the actual potion, which they had learnt in class the previous week, was vastly different from the one offered in the magazine. She had given it a go out of curiosity. As she had dropped the last ingredient the cauldron had given a loud croak before large, green frogs had began to leap out of the bubbling liquid. It had been hours before the frogs had began to disappear in poofs of green smoke and during that time they had managed to bounce their way around the potions class and out into the dungeons. The potions professor had not been happy with Willa, who had been uncontrollably laughing at the whole mess.

Kye for his part just shook his head. He never read the Quibbler, preferring to read things that gave actual facts instead of fantasy. The train had started by then and he knew that, until they came closer to Hogwarts, he would be able to relax for a time. He leaned back in his seat and turned his attention from the corridor back to the two girls. For now, not having anything good to add about the Quibbler, he didn't join the conversation. He did however crack a grin as Willa laughed, he knew her fondness for experimenting with the Quibbler's potions and had been one of the prefects tasked with cleaning up the frogs mess.

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