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Benjamin Addington
Status:
Wizard born
Nationality:
English
Residence:
London, England
Function:
First year, Ravenclaw
Wand:
31,1 cm chestnut wood and unicorn hair
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Benjamin (Benji) Addington lives with his father and older brother in a small house in the country-side, just outside of London. They live a cozy lifestyle and do not usually participate in the extravagant activities of some of their higher society friends. His family is financially sound, though things were not always this way. When Benji was 4, his mother fell ill and passed away. While grieving, his father took on more work where he could get it to help pay the bills and keep the roof over their heads. Due to his mother’s illness, his father had no choice but to abandon a dream of opening a family owned broom shop in Diagon Alley. Instead, his father began working for the ministry of magic, where he quickly rose from a small desk job in the mysterious artifacts department to the head of the department. During this time, Benji’s older brother helped take care of him and looked after him until it was his time to go to Hogwarts. Thomas, three years Benji’s senior, wrote letters to Benji frequently while gone, encouraging his brother to help their father and asked to look after their father to make sure he doesn’t lose himself in his work. Benji has learned the meaning of hard work through his two living role models and has been instilled with a more conservative and “play it safe” mindset, which at times gets in the way of what it is to be an eleven-year-old boy who takes risks and learns lessons life has to offer the old fashion way. For the past three years, Benji has read letters and head several stories of the enchanting and mysterious place known as Hogwarts and is ready to join his brother and start his first year at the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Personality: Benji is generally quiet in large groups, but is quick to warm up to others in small groups or when talking to peopleone on one. Benji tries to avoid getting into other people's business and avoids dramatic or troublesome situations whenever possible. Benji is very loyal and his friendships are very dear to him. Though he may not be the first in the room to crack a joke, he enjoys bringing joy to those close to him with laughter and a creatively witty disposition.

Appearance: Benji is an 11 year old boy with bright blue eyes and light brown hair, which is often in a messy and unkempt fashion. Benji is sometimes seen to be younger, due to being slightly shorter than some of his peers. Though Benji is still considered "average height" for his age, he sometimes wears shoes and boots that help make him appear taller to avoid rude comments from his peers. Benji likes to wear clothes that are comfortable and usually doesn't dress excessively nice unless he is forced to either for school dress code or a social gathering. Benji is almost always seen with a smile on his face, which is often a warm greeting for those he meets.