Collin Matthew O'Conner Student Application

[Collin OConner]

Application for Hogwarts School

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Name:
Collin Matthew O'Conner

Birthday:
April 9, 1939

Hometown:
Collin was born in Connacht, Ireland at his family's largest manor and family seat like nearly all of his family's clan. Like his sister Chastity, since he is part of an affluent family, his family owns smaller homes scattered throughout Europe and own a modest townhouse in New York City, so they travel  a lot. However, when not traveling Collin and his family live in a a fairly large manor just outside of Hogsmeade with walled gardens.


Bloodline:
Pureblood

Magical Strength (pick one):
Conjuring/Summoning

Magical Weakness (pick one):
Divination

Year (pick two):
1st or 2nd year

Biography:
Collin was born on a stormy Easter night, April 9, 1939 at 10:45 pm to Johnathan  Vladmir O'Conner and his wife Chastity Katrina von Diedrik, the youngest of five. His father is a Durmstrang graduate who founded a successful wizarding firm that tailors to the needs of pureblood and has branches in London, Moscow, and New York City. Collin's mother was the eldest daughter of a pureblood Bulgarian count and is considered to be the ideal pureblood aristocratic wife and mother. She is very active in numerous charity organizations, including ones that help out the Children's Home located in Hogsmeade and social organizations. She is a social butterfly, and one known for her lavish and splendid get togethers. Collin's mother and father may be strict at times, but at the same time, they are both very dedicated to one another and their children for the most part.

 At first the doctor wasn't sure if Collin was going to make it.  His mother, already forty-two at the time was having difficulty with her pregnancy, considering her age, and it appeared that young Collin had his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, and was having great difficulty breathing.  The doctor doubted the boy would survive, but miraculously he did.  The pregnancy had come as a surprise to both of Collin's parents, especially considering the age of the two, but obviously, in their minds and the whole O'Conner clan, God had truly blessed the O'Conner Don Family with an Easter miracle then when baby Collin and his mother both miraculously survived. 

Growing up as the youngest of five, and considered an Easter miracle, Collin is spoiled, but at the same time, he is constantly being compared to his two older brothers, John and Brody, too. 

John at one point was being seriously considered for the next head of family, but that changed when disappointingly John had been sorted into Hufflepuff at Hogwarts, and preferred art to politics and law.  By his fourth year at Hogwarts, John was no longer being considered for head of the family, and his family, parents, relatives, etc. looked down on him and treated him with indifference except for his more progressive Aunt Liz.

Consequently, Collin's parents immediately chastised Collin whenever he showed any sign of being anything like his oldest brother.

As a result, John and Collin were never very close, and the major difference between their ages of twelve years didn't help matters. This was the case even though John tried to be closer to Collin, but Collin wouldn't have it. In spite of all that, John does still care deeply for his younger siblings Nadine, Chastity, and Collin.  He often sends them some of his paintings and drawings, and writes often from New York. Plus John visits them all when they are at the family's New York residence, but normally only for a few days at the most.  However, to say that the relationship between John, Collin, and Brody is strained, would be a huge understatement.

On the other hand, even though Collin was his parents' miracle child, they did everything they could to get Collin to be more like his other older brother, Brody.  Brody, in not only his parents' eyes, but relatives' eyes too, was the epitome of what a male O'Conner Don should possess: intelligence, ambition, pride, shrewdness, and excellent leadership qualities.  Consequently, when it was time for Brody to go to Hogwarts, it was no surprise to anyone that the Sorting Hat had barely touched his head before it shouted out Slytherin. The only thing negative regarding Brody in Collins' relatives' and parents' eyes was that he seemed to have no interest in wizarding law and politics, but rather had a tremendous passion for Potions.

Before Hogwarts, it was extraordinary how protective Brody was of his siblings, Nadine, Chastity, and Collin. Of course, like other relatives, Brody, didn't care much for his older brother, John. They fought often, and on many occasions Brody had tried to knock some sense into him, but failed miserably.

Growing up, Collin idolized his older brother, Brody, and longed to be like him. Collin would always follow Brody and mimic his mannerisms, attitude, and behavior in general, but at the same time was a bit more mischievous and slightly more lighthearted than him. Oftentimes Collin would play a prank or two on his older brother when both were home because he longed for Brody to pay attention to him.  It was always in good fun, but Brody was so serious, he never quite seemed to find the humor in such antics. It was disheartening to Collin, but even so, he never gave up trying to get Brody to relax a bit, and would often team up with his sister Chastity when it came to the more elaborate pranks directed at Brody.

Additionally, when it came to lessons and sports, Collin always tried to outdo his older brother, at nearly any cost, but was successful maybe half the time. As a result, the two were incredibly competitive, and often friendly banter and wages resulted from it. 

As for Nadine, his oldest sister, Collin, even though he was the youngest wouldn't let anyone get away with teasing or hurting her. Nadine was ten years older than Collin, but that didn't stop Collin from exacting revenge on anyone that dare hurt her, if he could. Collin always admired how self-confident, gifted, and creative Nadine was. Collin loved getting letters from her, and became quite upset when wizarding France sided with Germany during the last war because that meant fewer visits, stories, and letters from Nadine.

The same protectiveness Collin has can be said for his sister Chastity as well. Collin is extremely close to her, more so than to any of his other siblings, and when Brody and Nadine left home, he could always confide in her.

Chastity, in Collin's eyes, is probably the most intelligent sibling he has, and he wants to be just like her in that regard. He loves to watch her ride her horse Darcy, and to hear her play the flute and piano. Collin also loves to compete against her sister in wizarding chess, though more often than not, Chastity beats him, but he doesn't get angry about it, just more determined to outplay her next time.  When it comes to grades and lessons, Collin's competitiveness is in full throttle because he still thinks he has something to prove, especially since he was only victorious over Brody maybe half the time. Perhaps it is a bit of a self-esteem issue, developed as a result of being compared to his older brothers all the time, but whatever the real reason is, there is no holding back when it comes to his sister, Chastity.  Even so, Collin would never willingly do something to hurt her, and if he did, he would never forgive himself for doing so.

Collin loves his parents dearly, even if some of their punishments may be rather unorthodox, even dark, in nature. Collin wants to make them as proud of him as they are of his older brother, Brody, and is willing to do anything to make that a reality.

Before receiving his letter to Hogwarts, Collin was tutored at home alongside his siblings by private tutors in mathematics, wizarding world and muggle history (though Collin never enjoyed the muggle history at all), German, Latin, Russian, French, English, reading, science, etiquette, and wizarding law basics. His parents and relatives gave Collin and his siblings basic  lessons in charms, potions, herbology, transfiguration, summoning/conjuring, defensive magic, borderline dark magic, and family history and traditions. 

When not in lessons, Collin loves spending time with his family's pets (and still does), especially with the family's Crup, Thor, spending time with Brody, Nadine, and Chastity, reading, listening to classical music, playing wizarding sports, playing wizarding chess,  being outside, and/or hearing stories from his elders about his family's past. Like sons of all upper-class, influential, elitist, pureblooded families, Collin is subjected to numerous social gatherings, galas, balls, etc., but unfortunately for him he never has enjoyed them all that much. He always has found them rather taxing, but a necessary evil if the O'Conner Don Family is to maintain its prestige and influence.

Collin adores travel, visiting his many relatives, and learning more about his family's deeply rooted traditions and history. He is always quite excited when his parents are planning family trips to places around the world because of the 'adventure' of sorts, but always does his utmost to stifle his excitement.

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House Request:
Collin wants Slytherin more than anything, but I shall leave it up to you. That or to be in Ravenclaw with his sister.  Surprise me!

Personality:
Collin may not be the most approachable, with his sarcasm, competitiveness, elitism, and standoffishness, but he isn't a bad kid. He's just so set on proving himself to his parents, relatives, the world, and wanting to become like his older brother, Brody, and father that Collin forgets that it is okay to be himself, too.

He always has been rather ambitious, cunning, sarcastic, and the ends justify the means type, but at the same time, Collin would do whatever was needed to protect his sisters, mother, father, and Brody. Though in Collin's mind, Brody and his father would never need his help with anything.

Collin can have a bit of a mischievous side to him as seen in the pranks he pulled on Brody growing up, but rarely shows that side to the public. Collin does like to learn new things, deep down, and can be extremely inquisitive if something really peaks his interest. On the other hand, he can also be rather lethargic and indifferent if the opposite is true. 

He only tends to truly open up around Chastity, lately, but that is because Collin believes that doing so around anyone else, that hasn't truly proved themself to you is a weakness that can easily be exploited, and Chastity time and time again has never tried to do so.  Plus, Brody and his father have always kept their emotions under lock and key, in public, and that seems to have served them both quite well. Never give one's enemy(ies)', colleagues, or strangers ammunition to use against you after all.

Also, he has a tendency to think the worst of people he doesn't know, in that they all are very much like him in that they almost always have ulterior motives. He has a very difficult time trusting anyone outside of his family, and honestly Collin will not stand up for you or protect you unless you have proven to him that you can be trusted, and that you come from an influential and powerful family. Consequently, he has probably very few people he might consider friends. He is very traditional in regards to female and male roles in households, and not very open-minded right now.

Collin suffers from some self-esteem issues, but that is to be expected when you are always being compared to your older brothers. However, he isn't willing to admit that is the case. Collin in all honesty, is afraid to be someone other than what his big brother Brody is because he doesn't want to disappoint his parents and relatives like his oldest brother John has.

Consequently, he often doesn't let himself be truly himself.  The truth is Collin has mimicked his older brother, Brody, elder O'Conner Don male relatives, and father for so long, he honestly doesn't even know what his true self is. Perhaps he really is just like them inside and out, but there's no telling right now for sure.

He is relatively slow to anger, but if you dare ever hurt someone he cares deeply for, or try to shame a relative (except for perhaps John and Aunt Liz), all bets are off as Collin will not hold back regarding revenge. He is not one that forgives or forgets, right now. Whether or not that will ever change, only God knows.

Appearance:
Collin looks very much like a younger version of his father, with the exception of hair color, which is closer to his mom's light brown, almost dirty blonde. At least that is what his many relatives say. Collin's hair is more of a lighter brown than that of his father's, whose hair is very dark brown, almost black, and he has the blue eyes of his father.  Collin is about average height for his age, but due to his avid interest in wizarding sports, is fairly muscular.  He is fairly pale, like most of his relatives, and often looks quite serious and maybe a bit intimidating. Even though he loves to play sports, his hair is often slicked back and Collin prefers business casual clothing, and rarely wears jeans. He is partial to collared shirts, and traditional wizarding robes rather than t-shirts. 

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Option 2:

Disgusting, horrifying, and terribly unrefined were the best words to describe the scene that unfolded before Collin as he took his morning run, right after breakfast, before his first class of the day. This boy had to have been a muggleborn!  Even a halfblood would have had enough etiquette instruction to know that wiping one's, drippy, disgusting,  nose runoff on a sleeve was not only in bad taste and etiquette, but incredibly unsanitary, thus enough common sense to have a handkerchief or tissue on them, just in case.

Collin shuddered and cringed in disgust and disbelief as the spectacle continued to unfold before him.   It was a repulsive scene, and Collin suddenly began to wish he had taken a lap around the lake for his morning run, rather than a detour into the gardens.

Collin honestly was just going to roll his eyes and go on his merry way, but that all changed when the barbarian of a boy garnered enough nerve, or perhaps it was more like stupidity to actually snipe at Collin, a well-bred, pureblooded, gentleman like he did in that haughty tone.

Immediately, Collin's eyes narrowed, and Collin barked coldly:

"Apparently someone who has no dignity, was raised by a bunch of pigs, and lacks enough intelligence and common sense to know the difference between clothing and a tissue or handkerchief."

A slight pause and Collin snarked further, " I daresay basic etiquette lessons are necessary in you immediate future. As well as ones in common sense. Oh and maybe a leash for your rat, too, wouldn't hurt."

Begrudgingly, Collin then attempted to toss an extra handkerchief he had in his pocket to the older boy and said flatly, "Keep it."

Honestly, how daft could one be, Collin thought inwardly.

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Please list any characters you have on the site (current and previous):
Currently, I have Irene Cecily O'Conner, Kynan O'Conner, and Isabella O'Conner. Previously, Anne Marie Abbott, Elizabeth Vaelbe (formerly O'Conner), Miles MacPherson, Meredith Norville, John O'Conner, etc.

How did you find us?:
Old member returning after a bit of a hiatus

[Ella Galanis]

Dear Mr. O'Conner,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Term begins 1 May 2017. Currently, students have gathered at Camp Loki, and we encourage you to spend your summer there. Should you choose, you may also visit our Elsewhere board via the Floo Network to visit or purchase school supplies.

Yours sincerely,

Ella Galanis
Head of Ravenclaw