Vida Hayes

Vida Hayes

Wand: Hornbeam, Dragon Heartstring, 9 1/4 inches

Wand Wood Description:
"Hornbeam a talented witch or wizard with a single, pure passion, which some might call obsession or more kindly put an aspiration. Hornbeam wands adapt quickly and will become so personalized, so quickly, that other people will find them extremely difficult to use even for the most basic of spells. Hornbeam wands absorb their owner’s code of honor and moral compass and will refuse to perform acts - whether for good or ill - that do not equate with their master’s principles. “A particularly fine-tuned and sentient wand."

Appearance:
Vida stands at 5'6, and is slim but curvy. Her large eyes are green with a golden rim around the pupil, framed by thick lashes. She has wavy ebony hair, that falls just past her shoulders. 

Personality:
She is passionate and strong, with a strong belief in what is right and wrong. Vida is determined to prove people wrong, knowing her pureblood status causes many to judge her. She is happy and creative, although work is her main love in life. 

What He/She Loves:
Work, music, art, and keeping busy. 

What He/She Hates:
Judgmental people, cheaters, hot food, and the dark  

History:
Vida’s Mother, Evangeline, was an important official in the Ministry, inspecting every office and ensuring it ran efficiently. Evangeline was extremely attractive and career driven, marrying Vida’s Father, Lawrence, because of his blood and career status. Evangeline was not a natural Mother, and left Vida in the care of a Nanny whilst she worked long hours. Lawrence was a busy man and worked out of the country for most of the year.

Lawrence was a proud man, who didn’t judge others for fearing and hating purebloods. He taught Vida every moral lesson in life, but also how to be strong and independent, hoping she would never be walked over like so many purebloods he knew.

As Vida grew up, she came to resent her Mother, who lied to her Father and had numerous affairs. Lawrence died when she was in her sixth year at Hogwarts, killed by people who despised purebloods. Evangeline became even more detached after his death and remarried a wealthy, seedy man, rarely seeing her daughter. The events made Vida stronger, and pushed her towards a job in the Ministry, she was determined to show that not all purebloods were evil, and wanted a pureblood to represent others with the same beliefs as her.

She married a half blood when she was twenty years old, but the choice came from a desire to be accepted and loved rather than a true connection to him. They had a dull and uncomfortable five years together. When the time came for children, she struggled to get pregnant and lost more than one baby. It was her last straw for her husband, who left her and has not spoken to her since. Despite all this, Vida has managed to remain hopeful and happy, and has a strong sense of what is right and wrong.

Parents:
Lawrence Hayes, Evangeline Hayes

Favorite Spell:
Lumos