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GENERAL

NAME: Susana Rosa Velasquez
NICKNAMES: Ana, Suse, Susie (select few only)
AGE/DOB: 15 | December 8
BLOOD STATUS: Halfblood
GENDER/PRONOUNS: Female; She/Her
SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, CA. Was born in Colombia, but the family moved when she was 8.

CONCEPT: Perpetually overlooked daughter of privilege uses Quidditch to find where she belongs.

PHYSICAL

APPEARANCE: Upon first glance, Susana seems rather one-dimensional. She's small, with dark skin and exotic dark features. Her hair is long and thick, her makeup on point, her lips full and pouty. Really, she looks like she could be right at home on a run way governed by her mother (and it's Rosa's perpetual dismay that her daughter isn't, tbh) She has almost-constant resting bitch face, and even when she's smiling there's a hint there, though her genuine smile is one of the warmest things to behold. The only issue she has with her face is the need to wear glasses, and Ana avoids them by using contacts whenever possible. She also went through a phase where she thought she had to be blonde to look more like all the models her mother directs and the girls boys rave about, and occasionally this phase will repeat itself if her self-esteem falters.

Given that she's only 15, she still has a little growing left to do, though she probably won't get any taller than her meager 5'1. She hopes her curves will fill out a little, though her mother has told her on more than one occasion that one of her greatest assets is her slim and developed figure. Ana doesn't dress like a Quidditch obsessed tomboy, which is what always throws people off. She likes dresses and skirts, especially in flowy fabrics, and doesn't mind doing her hair and makeup despite knowing it will get messy at practice. She can't help but keep up with trends, and always has designer brands...even in practice or loungewear (which her mother abhors, naturally)

HEIGHT: 5'1"

PB: Cierra Ramirez

PERSONALITY

LIKES: QUIDDITCH, cherry flavored ANYTHING, the color red, high heels, being on a broom, being away from her family, beach weather, animals (she was never allowed pets at home), adventures, coffee, REAL Mexican food, sweets, being praised, shopping

DISLIKES: Her mother, cold without snow, being trapped inside, reading, messing up, talking about her feelings, being ignored, the smell of bug spray, pumpkin flavored anything, when people wear socks that don't match, short jokes, her hair, being alone, marshmallows

PERSONALITY:

When people first meet Ana, they're conflicted right off the bat. She looks adorable and sweet upon first glance, but then they notice the look in her eyes. It's not as hostile as it could be, admittedly, but there's definitely a lot of resting bitch face going on. The word to remember there, though, is resting. She's not really a bitch, or at least not as much as one as she pretends to be. It's the cliche defense mechanism, but often Ana is antagonistic or contrary just because. Really. She has no motive, and sometimes she's argumentative or snarky even when she actually likes what you're saying. It's a conundrum to be sure, but really it boils down to a lot of bitterness and a fair bit of jaded. People have overlooked her or been condescending to her her whole life. Why should she be pleasant and open? They'll only dismiss her like everyone else anyway?

In addition to this difficult trait, Ana can be quite bossy, overly (read: aggressively) assertive, and rather linear in her thinking. Being bold is another way to exert control in her life, and she extends this to her words. Ana often says the first thing on her mind, no thought or filter at all. She has trouble considering people's feelings, or thinking about how something is perceived. Honesty is the best policy, right? It's often offensive, though she doesn't always mean it in a cruel way. She can be mean, of course, but it's not her default setting. Ana simply is tired of her words going unheard and her actions unnoticed so she no longer stops to think about if she should say something or not. She's not going to beat around the bush and hide in the corner anymore. If nothing else, people won't be able to call her a liar or a manipulator. She's always going to come straight at you. Nothing from behind or even the side.

While loud and tempestuous and over-confident in her abilities, it's important to note that Ana is actually incredibly insecure. Despite being the youngest of three siblings, there's such a gap between her and her siblings that she's always felt like the unwanted extra. Being left out so much and ignored while her siblings reap glory after glory has left her with an almost crippling sense of inadequacy. Ana has middle child syndrome pretty badly as a result, and always feels like she has to act out or do whatever she can (even not-so-good stuff) to get any sort of attention. And boy, does she crave attention. She will take it in any form, and in fact gets easily jealous or overly envious when people get things instead of her or that she might want. This means Ana can be overly territorial and protective of what's "hers" (including people), and can feel like she's losing everything if something so small as a friend making another friend happens. She doesn't share well, and has no true confidence that people actually might want to stick around for her. What does she have to offer that will make them look twice if she doesn't make them look?

Which is where Quidditch comes in. Ana found a love and passion in the sport early on; so much so that it's become a huge part of her. Quidditch was always there, even if her family scoffed and deemed it "too barbaric" for their status. It was her one constant, the one thing she could count on, and when she was old enough to join teams they were more like family than her actual family. She got recognition there, even praise, and on a broom was the first place Ana really belonged. She began learning how to choose her own allies, her own support, then. Independence had always been a part of her life, of course, but nothing made her truly feel like she was in control like Quidditch. Her parents disapprove, which is where her desperate desire to prove herself and prove everyone wrong comes in. She charges in with this desperation and focuses a lot of energy on Quidditch. Her goals are something she takes seriously, and she will put her heart and soul into what she believes in. Sure, it's Quidditch mostly, but it also applies to any issue that she feels strongly about.

As wild and impulsive and sarcastic or biting as she is, under it all is a girl who is scared of being alone and forgotten. Ana puts up walls, making it hard to get through, but that's only to see who cares enough to get through. She's a fun girl under the sharp prickly nature, and can be engaging and relaxed and even youthful if you work past everything else. She can't stand disappointment, though, and isn't great with emotion. Her usual tactic is to pretend they're not there, but she is a teenager and this usually leads to her lashing out when they get overwhelming. Ana is a good kid, she just needs a little extra effort to find that softness and good.

HISTORY

FAMILY MEMBERS:

MOTHER: Rosa Velasquez (nee Loza)| Halfblood, Famous Designer
FATHER: Rafael Velasquez | Halfblood, Executive CEO of a Software Company
BROTHER: Cristian Velasquez | 25, Ribbonfin Alum, Healer (Owns a clinic)
SISTER: Mariana Velasquez | 27, Ebonhide Alum, Works at Law Firm

HISTORY:

Rosa and Rafael did not have the fairytale romance you read about in books. Being from influential (aka old money) families, both prominent in their respective magical communities, it was always assumed a proper match would be negotiated for each of them when the time came. Their families were rather traditional, bordering on purist in unfriendly terms, yet neither seemed very bothered by the idea. Wealth and prestige were their natural ways of life, so they put up no fight when their parents told them about the agreement. Luckily, they liked each other well enough when they got married, and even came to love each other along the course of their lives; reservedly, of course. They had their first of two children fairly quickly, with Mariana coming not more than a year after their marriage and Cristian following two years after that. It was the expected duty to produce children, especially male heirs, and their planning was perfectly spaced. Both children were well-behaved joys, and everyone in the family settled onto the fast track to success routine with complete comfort at knowing what was coming and how things would play out.

Until Susana arrived.

It was nine years after her brother was born, following a cruise the couple went on for their wedding anniversary where too much tequila had been distinctly at fault. Rosa discovered she was pregnant a couple months later, and despite initial panic at their perfect setup being disrupted, they had no choice but to go along with the surprise. Which really set the tone for Ana's childhood quite emphatically. They had no choice. With two children already stealing the hearts of their friends using intelligence and natural giftedness, Susana as a wailing infant wasn't nearly so endearing. It didn't help that her parents were mentally out of the "baby stage" by that point, meaning Ana was primarily cared for by nannies and the like. When she started showing her own personality, she was constantly dismissed or simply ignored altogether. They weren't cruel or abusive, not really, but it didn't take Ana long to realize she wasn't being treated fairly. She quickly became fed up with being overlooked, so she made them look when they tried not to.

Acting out became such a fixture in her behavior that it started to overshadow everything else. Her natural aptitude for learning, her engaging and dominant personality, her natural inclination for all things involving physical activity, everything. Ana became snappish and sarcastic, not caring if she was being scolded or even punished so long as they were actually acknowledging her, and her family was obviously not a fan of this tactic. Being so much younger than her siblings meant Ana was looked at as a pest rather than a playmate or friend, and she grew adept at amusing herself seeing as how her siblings couldn't be bothered to interact with what they deemed "a little brat". These attempts to find things to occupy her time and entertain herself are what pulled her towards Quidditch. A few kids were playing at school when she was eight, and Ana asked to join out of pure curiosity and boredom. From that first acceptance on, she was hooked. Nobody ignored her in Quidditch, nobody dismissed her. On the contrary, Ana was actually praised. For the first time, her talents mattered, and her natural athleticism quickly gained her favor with her peers. She asked her parents for more equipment that very night, along with begging to play on actual teams in leagues, which they agreed to simply to keep her out of their hair. Ana suspects they also thought it was just a phase because they started lecturing her more and more the older she got. People in their position just didn't do that sort of thing, after all. They'd point out her siblings making legitimate choices in their paths, but ultimately she was allowed to continue just so they wouldn't have to argue anymore. They also likely didn't want to deal with the consequences and fallout if they said no, of course. (People still talk about the Yule Ball incident of 2009, and not in a good way)

Ana flourished in Quidditch, but luckily was smart enough not to draw her parents attention or ire by doing poorly in school because she was playing all the time. She grew more as a whole playing with her friends (and experimenting with kisses) than she ever had at home, though her defensive and bossy (as a means of overcompensation) nature couldn't be helped by then. She had dreams of making it professionally, to prove her parents wrong, and practiced nearly every hour she wasn't in school. Ana could have gotten herself into Gooseberry on that talent alone when the time came, but her parents couldn't resist a chance to flex their influence and flaunt their prestige. It didn't much matter how she got there, though. Soon enough, Ana was right where she (and they) knew she belonged. Though they intended for her to use the school as a means of straightening out and making alliances and securing proper goals, Ana instead used it to further her own dreams. Not to mention using it for what it was: freedom. She threw herself into Quidditch immediately, but there were so many talented upperclassman that she didn't make first string. Reserves was impressive for a Freshman, however, though Ana didn't play at all her Freshman year.

Having a designer for a mother meant that Ana was never too tomboyish, but she had always loved being outside; not to mention her Quidditch obsession kept her from enjoying sitting around indoors as much as her family did. She loved everything about Gooseberry right from the start, settling in among her Coppertale housemates without difficulty. She got in the swing of classes while working on her skills with such a talented team, and was quite content with herself and her life for once. Now entering Sophomore year, she's determined to get a slot on the team, and to make herself even better so she can take another step towards her goal. While studying, of course.

SCHOOL

YEAR: Sophomore
HOUSE: Coppertale
SORTING: There really was no other place for Ana. Bossy, competitive, outspoken, confident? Quadruple check. However, there were great points made from all other houses (even Ribbonfin, surprisingly) "Oh, how tenacious and focused you are! Come to Ebonhide and let yourself shine" "You have a forgiving soul, you belong in Ribbonfin" "You're so expressive and dedicated to what makes YOU happy! Come to Azurcrest!" It really was difficult, but Ana felt a pull to Coppertale right from the start and ultimately went with her gut.
WAND: 11", Dragon Heartstring, Fir, Sturdy
FAMILIAR: An ragdoll kitten named Titania
CLASSES: Charms, Herbology, History of Magic, Outdoor Exploration, Potions, Astronomy, Aesthetic Magic (Her parents think she could go the doctor route like her brother or be an artist to save her from Quidditch. She wrestled Outdoor and Astronomy in there)
SENIOR PROJECT: Ana isn't exactly sure yet, but she thinks she wants to do something with Quidditch. A study in how different woods could be used to make different brooms, much like with wands, to improve performance.
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: Ana is a good student, though it's not always easy for her; at least not in some subjects. She gets As and Bs, with a couple Cs in her worst subjects (which are Potions and History of Magic) She loves Charms and also Astronomy. She actually has a surprising knack for Aesthetic Magic too and enjoys the class despite it being her mother's suggestion.

EXTRACURRICULARS: Quidditch (Keeper), Deulling/Fencing, Gaming

OOC

NAME: Callie
EMAIL: [beautifuldisaster61@gmail.com]
CDJ: ~peachbiscuit
OTHER PREFERRED CONTACT: Contact Post
TIME ZONE: EST