Cassian McCormick
| Cassian Thomas McCormick | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Nicknames | Cass, Casanova |
| Born | 06 August 1904 |
| Died | |
| Family | The McCormick Family |
| Bloodtype | Halfblood |
| Social Class | Middle |
| Hogwarts House | Ravenclaw |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1922 |
| Occupation | Student |
| Residence | Temple Meadow, Wiltshire, England |
| Wand | 12 inches, Hornbeam Wood, Thestral Tail Hair, Slightly Yielding |
| Patronus | Hawk |
| Parents | |
| Siblings | |
| Significant Other | Rosalie Laurence |
| Children | |
| Friends | |
| Status | Alive |
Overview
Cassian is both an easy-going and intense boy. The duality of his personality stems from the passion with which he pursues his interests—and the resulting enthusiasm—juxtaposed against his preference for taking things as they come. The boy is not easily rattled by the high emotions of others, whether negative or positive, nor is he flustered by the unexpected—unless it involves one of his plays. Rather, he relishes them all, enjoying the colour they bring to an otherwise dull world. Cass is of the belief that nearly anything could offer inspiration.
Following the death of his mother, the boy needed a means of processing the big emotions that filled him and found his outlet in the theatre, losing himself in the emotions of all the characters he has played. Now, the boy is a glutton for drama, enjoying the way it distracts him from his own inner hurt.
Cassian’s thrill for the dramatic is paralleled only by his thirst for knowledge. His obsessive nature often leads him into deep dives into considerably obscure topics that most might look past or find too heavy/dull. He’s never met a topic he couldn’t muster even a little interest for and his photographic memory helps him retain the bulk of what he’s read. Not one to keep his knowledge to himself, his friends are typically on the receiving end of whatever facts he’s most recently excited about.
That said, the boy is also a fan of lighter reads. He enjoys escaping into a good book for a few hours and following along the emotional journey of the characters found within.
The boy is led by his imagination, often seeking newer and newer inspiration to fuel the stories he writes. He’s also a bit of a hopeless romantic, having spent too much time on or behind the stage. This is balanced only by his practicality from having seen what lies behind the magic of every play. He understands that when the final curtain falls, things aren’t as neat and perfect as they are presented to be. This doesn’t prevent him from dreaming, it merely tempers his expectations.
At the end of the day, he’s here for a good show and certainly won’t complain after getting one.
History
Cassian McCormick had always been a happy child. The youngest of three siblings, he enjoyed his position as the 'baby' of the family. His natural curiosity had him taking an interest in the lives of those around him from a young age. Many would have noticed his uncanny perception that stemmed from learned habits of people watching. As he grew older, the boy became more hands-on with his observations, viewing life as one big stage upon which one could present many shows and enjoy the performances of others.
When his mother died, the wonder seemed to disappear from the overly inquisitive boy's eyes. His incessant questions of 'why' became more subtle inquiries into the ways of the world and how it all connected. With his father staunchly against speaking about his mother's death, Cassian didn't know what to believe or who to hold accountable. His life grew all the more confusing when his siblings up and left home, one by one, without ever looking back.
It took years for him to reconcile their decision, and lingering threads of abandonment remain. The situation is has grown uncertain as Cassian believes his family has unravelled at the seams.
At Hogwarts, Cassian found a kind of sanctuary in the towers or spending hours wandering the library, writing short stories, screenplays, or composing music for said screenplays. Though he lacks the effortless charm of his older brother Adam or the quiet intensity of his sister Justine, Cassian has a quiet confidence in his own peculiar interests. Magical history and obscure charms fascinate him far more than Quidditch or duelling ever could.
Cassian’s uncanny ability to notice details others overlook is a talent that makes him a good listener and a perceptive friend. Though he isn’t one to seek the spotlight, those who know him best appreciate his passion for spouting obscure and often useless facts with the enthusiasm of a child in a candy store. When not indulging his love for the arts, he can be found bouncing around ideas in his head or diving into his next read.
