Transfiguration, Head of Parador
Polonius Cassius Aberfoyle comes from a long line of wizards, stretching back to the very beginnings of wizardry in America. His father’s father’s father’s father’s father’s father, Justinius Aberfoyle, was married to Pyramis Parador’s sister Eugenia, and was one of the original professors of Avistrum, teaching History of Magic. Polonius’ own father, Augustus, is an Auror working for the Department of Wizardry. His mother, Marielle, runs a boutique for the well-dressed witch called The Enchanted Loom.
Polonius was a top-notch student at Avistrum. He earned excellent grades in Transfiguration, Charms, and Defense Against Dark Magic, and passable grades in Potions, Herbology, and Care of Magical Beasts. He was an outstanding Chaser for the Parador house team, and was Team Captain for an unheard-of 5 straight years. His skill brought Parador the House Cup in his third year, where he had what turned out to be the game-winning shot in a 270-260 match over Colubrae. Unfortunately, despite his prowess, that would be the last championship for Parador in his time at school, thanks at first to the other-worldly skill of Colubrae Seeker Kraven Bloodthorne, and then the combination of Tyler Ward and “Howling” Clark Dowling for Enigmus. It was actually a wonder that Aberfoyle found the time to play, since he was also a house Prefect and eventually Head Boy.
Despite an offer of a position as a reserve Chaser for the Chicago Centaurs, Polonius opted to work as a consultant for Alivan’s instead, researching new wand cores for their transfigurative properties. He also assisted in the design of several new broom models.
Aberfoyle is also a known member of Dowling’s Dark Hunters, stretching back to before his time at Avistrum. A little-known fact about Polonius Aberfoyle is that he is registered with the Department of Wizardry as an Animagus who can change into a falcon. This talent has come in handy several times during his work with the Dark Hunters.
When Professor Dowling took over as Headmaster at Avistrum, he recruited Professor Aberfoyle to teach Transfiguration and serve as Head of Parador House. He is in his seventh year with Avistrum, and delighted by the environment and the opportunity to shape young minds.
When the PRETEND (PREventing Transfiguration ENhanced Deception) Act was passed in 2007, Aberfoyle was barred from teaching his beloved subject, and, since Kraven Bloodthorne had disappeared under mysterious circumstances, he reluctantly took over teaching Divination for a year. Evidence surfaced that year that he may in fact be a True Seer, a fact which he strongly denies, saying “Divination is nothing but parlor tricks.”
Leading the fight to overturn the PRETEND Act, Aberfoyle ran for Wizard Senate in 2008 as the candidate for the Progressive Wizards’ Party. The PRETEND Act was repealed just days before the election, and he was able to return to teaching Transfiguration. He nevertheless won the election, representing the state of Colorado. He continues to serve on the faculty of Avistrum in addition to his new duties as a Senator.
