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 to play 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 free-lances from time to time as a member of Dowling’s Dark Hunters. 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 fourth year with Avistrum, and delighted by the environment and the opportunity to shape young minds.
