Nikki Callaghan

Nicole Amber "Nikki" Callaghan

Wand: Aspen, Dragon Heartstring 11"

Wand Wood Description: Wand-quality aspen wood is white and fine-grained and is highly prized by all wand-makers for its stylish resemblance to ivory as well as its outstanding charmwork. The proper owner of this wand is an accomplished duellist, or destined to become one, for the aspen wand is one of those particularly suited to martial magic. An interesting side note, an infamous and secretive eighteenth-century duelling club, which called itself The Silver Spears, was reputed to admit only those who owned aspen wands. Garrick Ollivander often found that aspen wand owners were generally strong-minded and determined, more likely than most to be attracted by quests and new orders; this is a wand for revolutionaries and rebels.



Appearance: Nikki has dark brown hair the color of chocolate with lighter brown eyes to match. Her skin isn't particularly pale or tan, it all depends on the season. Her curves aren't too big or too small and she's at a very healthy weight. Nikki more closely resembles her mother in her eyes and structure, though she got her father's dark brown hair.Like any girl her age, Nikki constantly compares herself to others, though on the outside she tries to maintain self-confidence. She is often times found wearing shorts and t-shirts, though when it's cold she's more likely to be seen wearing skinny jeans. This being said, she occasionally enjoys dressing up in dresses or skirts. It all just depends on how she's feeling that day.


Personality: Nikki has never been one to have loads of friends. She chooses a couple and focuses in on them. She's incredibly loyal and fiercely protective of those she keeps closest. School has never been her thing, but she has the determination to overcome it. She's an independent source of fire and isn't afraid to stand up for herself and others. She's adventurous and has been known to explore the castle and grounds after bed. She's terrified of showing others her weak side, instead refusing to talk about anything going on in her life that might cause her to spill everything, including tears.

Favorite Subjects: DADA, Charms, Transfiguration

Least Favorite Subjects: Potions, Astronomy, Divination

What He/She Loves: Nikki loves her family, though Nick is the only one left at this point. She enjoys running and in the past used it as a stress relief. At one time she thrived on adventure, but after her parents died she became more cautious of people and danger. Slowly that love is beginning to creep back out.

What He/She Hates: Nikki can't stand the fact that her mother gave her and Nick such similar names. She was basically cursing them with the label 'twins' forever. She also can't stand people who are too cowardly to live life. Instead they blame everything that goes wrong on others.

History: Nicole Amber was born in the United States. While her father, Andrew Callaghan, had been visiting the country from Scotland, he'd met a pretty young, muggle model named Genevieve. The two were only 19. They had what could only be described as a summer romance after both spent several months living on one of Florida's beaches. Andrew was working for his father's business at the time and had to return home in the fall, but he never stopped thinking of Genevieve, whom he'd taken to calling Viv. While the two should have moved on, they attempted to make a long distance relationship work. It quickly crumbled and both were left loving somebody they couldn't have.

It was several years before the two crossed paths again. Andrew had only just recently gained success in a popular clothing store he'd helped his friend, Amanda Whitney, to start. He was in charge of the business portion while Amanda designed clothes and organized promotions. She was in search of models to participate in a photoshoot. It was pure chance that led Genevieve to the shoot, though some might call it fate. Genevieve, who had moved to London with a friend of hers in hopes of gaining more modeling jobs. It was her friend who was supposed to be a part of the photoshoot for 'Brilliant'. When she had to rush back to the States upon hearing about her grandfather's death, Genevieve was recommended to fill her position. Some may call it fate that Andrew had to stop by the shoot to discuss something with Amanda.

Their reunion was hardly perfect though. It was about a year before the two finally got past the bit of awkwardness that had taken over their newfound friendship. Amanda and Genevieve had grown rather close and Genevieve had even began designing clothes for 'Brilliant'. Genevieve soon decided her adventures in the UK were coming to a close and that she had to return home, where her mother was becoming increasingly ill. Amanda, who couldn't bear to part from her designing partner, decided that it would be the perfect time to expand 'Brilliant' to the United States. Genevieve and Amanda moved, Andrew tagging along to help set up the new stores. It wasn't until after Genevieve's mother had died that the two managed to reconnect. When Andrew found Genevieve crying after just learning that her mother was truly gone, he comforted her. Something changed in their struggling relationship that day. Several months of friendship later, the two began to date again. Two years of a steady relationship later, Andrew proposed. They got married in October with Amanda as the maid of honor and best "man". By February they had learned Genevieve was two months pregnant. The pair was ecstatic when they learned they were expecting twins.

Their childrens' births was a rare occurance. Nikolaus Scott was born August 31 just two minutes before midnight. After another 20 minutes, on September 1, Nicole Amber was born. The family of four spent four years living in New York City, where 'Brilliant' had set up their headquarters. They had what seemed like a perfect life there. They lived in a beautiful, large apartment with a well-known model and fashion designer and rich business man. Amanda was like a second mother to the twins. It was with a heavy heart that after a rough experience with paparazzi while out, Genevieve and Andrew decided to move their family back to Scotland. Genevieve, though she continued to send designs to Amanda, quit modeling to become a housewife and mum. Andrew continued heading 'Brilliant'. As Genevieve became increasingly frustrated with Andrew's refusal to spend more time at home, their marriage began to struggle, though they hid it from their young children. Mean while, Nick and Nicole (who had taken to calling herself Nikki), grew up happy and oblivious to their parents relationship problems.

When the twins were old enough, Genevieve decided to enroll them in muggle primary school. It was here that Nikki's dyslexia came to light. While Nick sped through reading, she found herself struggling with it. This was discouraging to the young girl who constantly competed with her brother.

When he turned eleven on August 31, Nick got his letter to Hogwarts. Their parents had already contacted Hogwarts, where Andrew had attended school, to explain the twins' situation. Nick, being born on the final day of acceptance, was allowed to attend. Nikki, being born on September 1, was not. The day after turning eleven, Nikki's birthday, Nick left for Hogwarts. The two, who were inseparable, were apart for the first time. Nikki was left with a jealous rage at being born a mere twenty-two minutes after her brother yet not being able to start school at the same time as him, though they'd been in the same year during muggle primary school.

It wasn't until Nikki turned twelve that she was finally able to attend Hogwarts, though she'd gotten her letter on her eleventh birthday. She had spent the year the Nick was away preparing. She'd been working on her reading once again and had already read through all the first year books and even some of the second year books.

When she arrived at the school, the Sorting Hat didn't have to think twice before sorting her into Gryffindor. This upset Nikki at first, her brother was in Slytherin, but she quickly got over it. Nikki loved school. She made plenty of friends and even did well in her classes, surprising to her as school had never been her strong suit. When she and Nick came home for the Summer Holidays later that year, it became obvious their parents were no longer the same. What had once been a perfect relationship was virtually over. Though their father spent his time at their home while they were there, it became obvious that he was no longer living in it. They spent much of that summer worrying about their parents over whispered conversations in the dead of night. Their parents relationship remained that way until just after Nikki had left for her fifth year. When she and Nick got off the Hogwarts Express, Andrew had an arm around Genevieve. That was one of the best Christmases of Nikki's life, though her happiness was short lived.

Just a few weeks before she and Nick were due to return home from school, Andrew and Genevieve died in a mall shooting. The couple had been back in the States where they had another store opening. A man had opened fire during a promotional event they'd been attending in a rather nice restaurant. He'd killed not only their parents, but three other people. Two more, including Amanda, were injured before he shot himself.

The two were permitted a week to organize a double funeral, though they spent most of that time with Amanda allowing Andrew's parents to handle the rest. Amanda, fortunately, survived, though she lost one of her legs due to infection.

Nikki and Nick coped with their parents' deaths in very different ways. Nikki became more cautious. Where as she had been more open before, she pulled back. Nick did the complete opposite. He became reckless. Over the summer he began coming home drunk, getting into fist fights. On more than one occasion, Nikki had to clean up messy wounds he received. Meanwhile, Amanda had moved in with them, though she became more of a recluse. Nikki's stress began to grow. Between making sure Amanda was comfortable and keeping her brother from getting himself killed, she never had any time to grieve herself. Her emotions began to bottle up and they still are, though now she's back in Hogwarts.

Parents: Andrew Callaghan (halfblood, deceased), Genevieve Callaghan (muggle, deceased)

Siblings: @nick

Special Magical Abilites: (Only for Adult Characters)

Favorite Spell: Cheering Charm - Causes the person to become happy, though can cause uncontrollable laughing.