If you've read my Draco Malfoy oneshot, Time, you'll notice that the OC in this story is the same, Amara Grimaldi. However, THE PIECES ARE NOT CONNECTED IN ANY WAY. In my other piece, Amara Grimaldi is simply a name I've used but the character itself is up to the reader to interpret. In this mini-series, Amara Grimaldi is a character I've created and I wish to integrate into the Harry Potter storyline.
I strongly recommend you read my descriptions of Amara Grimaldi and her father before reading :)
Amara Lucianna Grimaldi is a Ravenclaw pureblood. The Grimaldi family is the richest family in the Wizarding World; their fortune makes the fortune of the Malfoy's look like pocket change. However, they are not pureblood fanatics. They have great respect for all human beings and magical beings. No member of the Grimaldi family has ever strayed to the Dark Side. In fact, they've been a part of The Order of the Phoenix since its inception and their family line overlaps with the Dumbledores in the distant past. Her mother, Lucianna Grimaldi, passed away when she was a baby; she was a victim of Peter Pettigrew's murders. She was raised by her father, Ambrosi Grimaldi, who remained faithful to Dumbledore and The Order of the Phoenix and passing on these teachings to his child.
Amara was there for all of the adventures Harry, Ron, and Hermione went on throughout the books. She was the one who kept things calm between the friends and is always there for whoever needed her, friend or foe. Beyond being an exceptionally gifted witch, she's unfailingly kind although protective and strong when she needs to be. Amara understands the pain of people without them having to say much to her, highlighting the empathy and love she has for all, something she inherited from her mother. The loss of her mother affects Amara every day. It's not that she hasn't had maternal figures in her life, it's that they could never replace her.
Ambrosi Balthazar Grimaldi is Amara's father. He is brave, kind, and resourceful, and was a Gryffindor in his time at Hogwarts. Ambrosi raised Amara as best as he could without his wife. In doing so, he became one of Amara's dearest friends along with the only parental figure in her life. Not once did Amara ever think, "oh no, Dad's gonna kill me." Ambrosi's opinions and thoughts matter to Amara greatly. Her father is one of the first people she turns to when she doesn't know what to do. More of Ambrosi's character will be made clear as you read the story :)
Amara often calls her father Daddy, a habit that never fell away. Ambrosi never told her to call him anything else. It doesn't make him feel awkward, it makes him feel immensely loved.
Amara's physical appearance:
I've purposefully not included descriptions of Amara's appearance in the actual story. You're free to imagine her however you'd like. If you'd like to see her as I do, this is what she looks like:
She is 5′4″ and has a soft but slim build. Her dark brown hair is very long, silky, and falls past her hips when it's open. It falls in waves and shows hints of maroon in the sunlight. Her facial features are sharp and defined, though not overbearing. Her dark hazel eyes are her favorite physical feature, as she inherited them from her mother.
Amara's style of dressing:
Amara never had a lack of money, but she didn't ever indulge in shopping trips or the like. When she's not in uniform/her school sweaters and cloaks, Amara enjoys wearing cardigans, Muggle style sweatshirts, and Muggle leggings/jeans. She does not enjoy wearing lighter colors because she feels they don't keep her as warm.
Without further ado, let's get into the story!
