Michiyo_Komaki

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  • Name: Michiyo_Komaki
  • Gender: Female
  • Played by: K31k0_Resident
  • Nicknames: Mi-chan (to those older than her)
  • Race: Half-blood of Japanese ancestry
  • Class: Witch
  • Alignment: True Neutral
  • Age: 15
  • Size: Small
  • Body Type: Slender
  • Height: Approximately 5'
  • Weight: Around 100 lbs
  • Complexion: Pale ivory dusted with freckles
  • Hair: Black
  • Eyes: Dark brown
  • Handedness: ambidextrous
  • Relationship Status: Single (with Raven familiar-Skullduggery)
  • Personality: Something of an odd child for a Slytherin. More interested in bettering herself through strict practice and devotion to her studies.
  • Mannerisms: Solemn, polite to those she hasn't been formally introduced...giggly and slightly silly to her friends and housemates. Fiercely protective of younger students no matter what house.
  • Likes: Childhood crush on the Late Headmaster and Head of Slytherin House, Professor Severus Snape.
  • Dislikes: The assumption that Slytherin equates with evil simply because of that self-styled 'lord' Voldemort.

• Description

  At 15, Michiyo Komaki is an interesting study in contradiction. She wears the garb of a Hogwarts student as easily as she dons her formal kimono. She had a habit as a first year of trying to wear some of her traditional garb in place of her uniform, even taking off her shoes prior to entering a classroom. A few gentle reminders from her mother--a Slytherin alum herself--corrected this habit although the girl does regress a bit if she's distracted.
  Her long black hair shines in the low light of the castle and, when emotionally charged, it will bristle like the feathers on a raven. Her pale skin is dusted with cinnamon-colored freckles (of which she has always been quite fond) and she is quick to smile. Michiyo carries herself with the elegance and grace of a traditional Japanese dancer but occasionally, her brightly curious nature will shine through and she will flit about with the energy of a snidget.

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• Biography

  Michiyo's family consists of Muggles (or Mundanes as they prefer to be called), 1/2 bloods, and purebloods. Science and magic are learned side-by-side in the Komaki household. Neither one is held over the other and both systems of learning are considered equally valid by the members of this rather eccentric family.
  
  Michiyo Hecate Komaki grew up the beloved only child of an Unspeakable and a Mundane-born
  theater professor. Her birth had been prophesied by the founder of an exclusive primary school
  for young witches. Mi-chan's wand was made for her by her legendary great grandmother shortly
  before her passing. Miyokichi, a famous geisha in her time, created the wand using a slip of
  branch from the oldest and rarest cherry tree in the land. The core, a precious dragon
  heartstring, was given her by a priestess dedicated to Toyo-hime, the legendary Luminous Pearl
  Princess, an ancient dragon rumored to be related to Japan's ruling family. The young witch
  grew up learning tales of her famous relative and hoped one day to be as famous a geisha. The
  family spent many happy years traveling between the homes in Acton's Japanese quarter and the
  hanamachi where her father's family hailed.
  
  Part of Mi-chan's formal training prior to Hogwarts was at her great-grandmother's school,
  known throughout Japan for training geisha skilled both in magical and mundane arts. Upon her
  graduation from this school, Mi-chan was surprised to receive a letter from Hogwarts. Antigone
  regaled the future Slytherin girl with stories of her own adventures (including her crush on
  the legendary Slytherin Headmaster, Professor Severus Snape). Being a romantic at heart (as
  well as a geisha in training), the young Michiyo absorbed these stories like a sponge much to
  the amusement of Ayumu.
  
  Magic's first blossom: The young Mi-chan was very skilled in playing the shamisen and was also
  a promising dancer. At the tender age of five years, she was certain she was going to dance in
  festival (even though her parents said she was still a bit young yet...). The dedicated
  youngster decided that, since she couldn't enlist the aid of a family member, she'd just do
  everything herself. Her family was therefore quite surprised to see the girl dancing to music
  from a shamisen that was playing itself! As Mi-chan grew in strength and skill, she could
  animate up to four instruments by the time she received her Hogwarts letter.
  
  Year 1 (Shikomi-the hopeful one): In her first year, Mi-chan, used to strenuous training,
  dedicated herself to immersion in the English style of magic. Even though her mother was born
  in Acton, the Fleetwood-Komaki household differed in style of magic use. She picked up the
  unfamiliar terms and skills easily.
  
  Year 2(Minarai-the observant one): In second year, Mi-chan became the silent observer. Keeping
  up with her rapid accumulation of knowledge, she began to watch those senior to her--
  mannerisms, behavioral patterns, the dance...
  
  Year 3(Jr. Maiko-learning to dance): In third year, Mi-chan began to instruct those younger
  than herself, passing her knowledge (which was considerable in its own right) to anyone else
  with the desire to learn.
  
  Year 4(Sr. Maiko-teaching the dance): Mi-chan's fourth year saw her sharing the teachings of
  her famous great grandmother. It wasn't uncommon to see a collection of young ladies learning
  the arts of tea ceremony and traditional dance alongside their wizarding culture and etiquette
  classes.
  
  Year 5 (Jr.Geisha-learning the art): Fifth year begins with Mi-chan thinking of her own
  future. She is torn between wanting to continue in her great grandmother's footsteps and
  working alongside her parents in their own ventures. Ultimately, the young geisha must decide
  on her own to forge her own path. In doing so, she inspires others.