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Dolly A. Dearborn {DONE}
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Full Name: Dorothy Agnes Dearborn
Nicknames: Dolly, always Dolly
Birthdate: April 21st, 1881
Current Age: 9
Occupation: Child
Reputation: 10
Her mother was formerly MC, but besides that, the Dearborns - and Dolly, herself - are a respectable family.
Residence: 3 Opal Crossing, Wellingtonshire, Hogsmeade
They also have a country residence in TBD, England.
Hogwarts House: Unknown
Wand: Unknown
Blood Status: Halfblood
Social Class: Upper
Family:
Amos Dearborn, Father (b. 1845)
Elizabeth Dearborn (née Clearwater), Mother (b. 1855)
Edmund "Teddy" Dearborn, Brother (b. 1884)
Samuel "Sammy" Dearborn, Brother (b. 1887)

William Clearwater, Grandfather (b. 1818)
Elsie Clearwater (née ------), Grandmother (1828-1884)
Louisa Clearwater, Aunt (b. 1859)
Heather ------ (née Clearwater), Aunt (b. 1862); and family

She is also distantly related to Allegra Clearwater and family. She also has family on her father's side too.

Appearance:
-- Dolly is at the shorter end of the average height for her age, standing at a 4'1".
-- She is considered to be a rather pretty child by some with her big blue eyes, pale skin, and naturally wavy blonde hair that falls just a little beyond her shoulders. Her father often claims that she appears "doll-like", which is where she gets her nickname from.
-- In terms of style, she dresses according to her station in life and tends to be seen in whites and light blues.
-- She wields a quill (and will one day wield a wand) with her right hand.
History:
SPRING OF 1881 | After three years of trying to conceive, Dorothy Agnes is born to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Dearborn on a clear spring day in mid-April. While she wasn't the long-anticipated boy, her birth was a welcome one after the concern of Mrs. Dearborn being barren, and she's doted upon immediately by both parents, though like most children of her station, was left to the capable but stern hands of her nanny.

YEARS 1882 - 1883 | Considered a darling by some (her parents) and spoiled by others (the household staff mainly), Dolly - a term of endearment given to her by her father who often claims that with her delicate features, she appears almost "doll-like" - grew up wanting for very little. As an only child for the first three years of her life, she had no trouble getting what she wanted, and as an infant, discovered very early on that if she cried, someone would eventually come running. A habit which her nanny was quick to squash as she would not tolerate a charge of hers manipulating those around her, and that was the end of that that.

YEAR OF 1884 | Dolly is usurped as the only Dearborn child by the arrival - finally! - of a brother, Edmund, in 1884. She is, naturally, not entirely pleased by this, and was quick to pick up on the special reception her new brother received purely for his sex. She resents Edmund - also called Teddy - for this, and as a result, is slow to warm to him.

YEAR OF 1886 | Dolly's nanny is exchanged for a governess in the daytime, who while no less stern than her handler before her, Dolly would come to form a close attachment to. From this woman, Dolly learns the finer details of what it means to be a lady of breeding, and takes her studies seriously - or tries to, at least. While she has by now accepted her little brother - and has even taken a liking to him now that he's becoming more interesting - she is still determined to be foremost in her parents' affections, and assumes that the best way to do that was to do well in her studies.

YEAR OF 1887 | Baby Samuel is born. She's a little less fazed by the birth of this brother, having already determined how she was going to make herself useful in her parents' eyes, but it's still not ideal.

SUMMER OF 1888 | While vacationing at the summer manor, Dolly shows an interest in horse riding after she takes note of her father's own interest in the subject. Much to her delight, he gifted her with a beautiful highland pony that she named Maisie and he was the one to show her the ropes. Their time was cut short, however, when her father had to go abroad for work-related reasons, but thus would begin their monthly riding sessions when Dolly would show off all that she has learned in his absence.

YEAR OF 1889 - PRESENT | As a gift for doing well in her studies, her parents gift her with a Cavalier King Charles puppy at Christmas that she names Rose. From then on, life continues as usual for Dolly, taking lessons with her governess, riding lessons with her instructor, playdates with the appropriate children, and everyday rituals all a part of her daily routine. Though when her Auntie Louisa becomes a governess to Charity Lloyd, Dolly is introduced to her aunt's new charge and several of her friends. While she's distinctly aware that she's higher than them socially, she finds herself settling in well in the friend group and enjoys supplying the snacks, the gifts, and occasionally the entertainment - obviously, they wouldn't get these things of high caliber if it wasn't for her.

Personality:
Taurus. Loyal. Confident. Generous. Social. Friendly and typically well-meaning, though she is quick to judge those who are different from her (particularly class-wise). Enjoys attention and praise. Has a jealous-streak. Tries to appear more mature than she is; often butchering higher vocabulary in her attempt to do so. Determined. A bit of a perfectionist. Selectively affectionate, but once you have it, it's hard to lose it.
Other:
-- Has a collection of fine dolls that she has accumulated over the years from her father's travels that she's very proud of, and which she often makes clothes for. Her skill in sewing and embroidery is above average for her age because of this.
-- She also owns a dollhouse that is almost an exact replica of her family's home.
-- She has a highland pony named Maisie and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Rose.
Out-of-Character
Name: Miri
Other Characters: Cassia Fawley, Charlotte Beauregard, & Veronica Gallivan


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