Name: Ryuzaki Tanaka
Age: 18
Physical Appearance: Ryuzaki tends to keep his face hidden when at all possible. Even in the halls he keeps a hood covering his face and watches everything from the shadows. Those who have seen his face notice the dark bags under his eyes and the unkempt hair, and he is clearly of Japanese ancestry. Even so, he speaks fluent English, and only reverts to Japanese when it is easier to get his point across in that language.
Mannerisms: He has a tendency to avoid touching most things. What he must touch he only touches with his thumb and forefinger, even his wand. He has grown very accustomed to this method of handling instruments and does it without even thinking. He also has a taste for sweets, especially chocolates, but often skips more nutritious foods in favor for those with the most sugar. While collecting ingredients for his schoolwork, he prefers to remain invisible and avoid harming creatures, instead having his pets attack the hostile beasts. He has developed somewhat of an addiction to the disillusion spell, and will often run around the school with it in effect. As part of his monastic endeavors, Ryuzaki can often be seen sitting on a rock in the garden, meditating as the sun rises.
Background: Born to a mother who died just after giving birth and a father who had joined a monastery of the Zen school of Buddhism, Ryuzaki is more or less an orphan. Taken in by his grandfather on his mother's side, and later sent to a monastery at age 7, he has no idea that his father is still alive. Four years after becoming a novice, he discovered his keen mind and magical ability by gleaning information from his Master's mind before any of the other students. Shortly after, he received an invitation to attend Hogwarts, but stayed at the behest of his master to finish his novice training in the Way. Presented with the choice of becoming a monk at the early age of 12 or with attending Hogwarts and honing his magical ability, he has chosen the later option, though still devoutly practices as both a wizard and a Buddhist.
Pets: Before leaving for the Zen monastery, his grandfather gifted Ryu with a parrot named Elle. After letting it live freely at the monastery, Ryu has taken it with him to Hogwarts and lets it live outside the walls. The bird, however, is quite intelligent and manages to get inside the school from time to time, hiding itself and even managing to open locked doors and windows while in search of its master.
During his Sixth year at Hogwarts, Ryuzaki found a dog that grew attached to the boy and his parrot. Ryu, seeing the merits of having a second pet for help in his school work, adopted the dog and named it Watari. Whenever he is outdoors, he can be seen walking Watari while Elle flits between the two.
Relationships: While he does not consider anyone a close friend, Ryuzaki has made acquaintances with several of the Hogwarts students.
Plans for the Future: Ryuzaki has two plans once he graduates from Hogwarts. The first is to use his talents to become an auror. The second is to return to his monastery to complete his monastic training and achieve enlightenment.
Favorite Subjects: Divination, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Potions, Charms, Astronomy, History of Magic, Ancient Runes, Arithmancy
Least Favorite Subjects: Transfiguration, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures
Favorite Spells:
Disillusion
Haste
Owl's Wisdom
Fox's Cunning
Endurance
Eagle's Splendor
True Seeing
