[b]Name:[/b] Albert "Albie" Seraford

[b]Age:[/b] 11

[b]Appearance:[/b] 
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[b]House:[/b] Ravenclaw

[b]Blood:[/b] Pure. Albie's father is an administrator for the Ministry of Magic. (He basically sorts the mail coming in and out of the Ministry.) His mother works for London Zoo (Magical Creatures section. Hidden from Muggles). Both attended Hogwarts and were both very pleased when they found out their son would be attending. Although they are a family of pure blooded wizards and witches, they frown upon elitists in the Wizarding society.

[b]Wand:[/b] 
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[b]Alder[/b]
Alder is an unyielding wood, yet I have discovered that its ideal owner is not stubborn or obstinate, but often helpful, considerate and most likeable. Whereas most wand woods seek similarity in the characters of those they will best serve, alder is unusual in that it seems to desire a nature that is, if not precisely opposite to its own, then certainly of a markedly different type. When an alder wand is happily placed, it becomes a magnificent, loyal helpmate. Of all wand types, alder is best suited to non-verbal spell work, whence comes its reputation for being suitable only for the most advanced witches and wizards.

[b]Unicorn Hair Core[/b]
Unicorn hair generally produces the most consistent magic, and is least subject to fluctuations and blockages. Wands with unicorn cores are generally the most difficult to turn to the Dark Arts. They are the most faithful of all wands, and usually remain strongly attached to their first owner, irrespective of whether he or she was an accomplished witch or wizard. Minor disadvantages of unicorn hair are that they do not make the most powerful wands (although the wand wood may compensate) and that they are prone to melancholy if seriously mishandled, meaning that the hair may 'die' and need replacing.
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[b]Personality:[/b] Thoughtful, caring but often reserved, Albert is a deep thinker who thirsts for knowledge and opportunities to help people and creatures alike. Although, one mystery Albie has never understood is Muggles themselves. Dad says they're a strange but likeable lot. He is absolutely mad about magical creatures, and wish he could've brought one as a pet for Hogwarts. He is a fantastic listener, and takes time and care to respond, however he is always there for his friends, no matter what.

[b]History:[/b]  Albie grew up in a happy home. His father worked hard and cared immensely for the wellbeing of his wife and only child. Albert's mother was just as caring, teaching her son to care just as much, including creatures and Muggles. Thanks to his mother's employment, Albert got to see magical creatures weekly, being taught everything his mother knew as well as the other zookeepers. One of his first books ever was the famous 'Newt' Scamander's "Fantasic Beasts and Where to Find Them" title, and his parents were thankful they didn't have to pay extra money when they discovered that this text was part of Hogwart's syllabus.

Although he respects Muggles, he didn't grow up around any and spent the majority of his childhood in the Wizarding world. Both him and his parents were ecstatic when that famous letter was posted into the letterbox of the Seraford family home. The next day was a whole trip to Diagon Alley, gathering all the things he required. This included his first wand and his pet Owl, who Albie got to name as Irwin. With that, it was only a matter of time before the school term began and he departed his London home at Platform Nine and Three Quarters.