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Professor Hendrik was born into a mixed family in the south eastern parts of the United States. His father was a Muggle and his mother was a witch. She kept her secrets from her husband for as long as she could, only using her powers for small things around the house. However, when Kobus and his mother were alone, she used her magic more freely. She explained to him that he was different and that most people, Muggles, would not understand his abilities. She confided in him her wishes for him to lead a normal life, not having to worry with keeping his powers a secret. On his 7th birthday, right in the middle of his birthday party, his dog was hit by a car. The accident broke the dog’s neck, killing her instantly. The trauma was too much for Kobus and he could control his emotions no longer. He held his dog in his arms and with every once of his being wished his dog to be alive. They both were engulfed in a blinding light and when the light faded, Kobus’ dog was licking his face. That night they all had a long family discussion.
In the years that followed, Kobus’ father got used to his son and wife’s abilities and let him spend his summers with his grandfather, on his mother’s side that is. James Campbell was an explorer and magical creature expert. In his travels, he took Kobus to just about every corner of the globe searching for new and interesting creatures. It was with his grandfather that Kobus developed his interest in magical creatures, and his love of travel. During the school year, Kobus attended a Muggle school during the day and his mother tutored him in the evenings. She taught him Latin, basic potions, elementary wand movement and first year spells. Kobus had a love of knowledge and excelled in every subject she presented to him. On his 10th birthday his mother bought him his first broom, a Comet 260 and Kobus’ love for the sport of Quidditch was born. As he excelled in his studies, he still looked forward to every summer that he spent with his grandfather.
His 11th birthday came and when he received his letter to attend Salem Academy (founded 1837) he was elated though his mother and father had mixed emotions. She knew that the American school was creditable; however she would have liked to see him attend her old Alma matter, Hogwarts. That night at dinner his grandfather had a very special gift for his grandson. He had been presented an opportunity to travel to several remote locations around the globe in search of rare and exotic magical creatures. He wanted to take his grandson with him. After much discussion, Kobus’ parents finally agreed to allow him to travel with his grandfather. They agreed that Kobus’ mother would continue to tutor him, a sort of correspondence course. Naturally, his grandfather would also help out with his studies. The next morning they set out for destinations unknown. He traveled with his grandfather for several years, exploring the depths of the seas, uncharted mountainous regions, deep, dark jungles and countless, uncharted islands in all of the worlds seas.
When they returned, Kobus’ mother knew he needed to finish his education and wrote to Hogwarts, asking for special consideration and admissions. The Headmaster agreed and the next year Kobus was off to Hogwarts. No one really took notice that he was several years older than the other first years at Hogwarts, probably because he was American. While he was there, he met someone that would change his life, first as a professor and later as a colleague. Kobus finished his seven years at Hogwarts and every summer he traveled with his grandfather.
Soon after his graduation from Hogwarts, he was asked to return as the Care of Magical Creatures professor and Flight/Quidditch Instructor. He eagerly accepted the position hoping that a certain professor was still there and began his career at Hogwarts. While at Hogwarts, he faced the dark forces of Lord Voldermortist and found himself protecting a certain powerful, ancient book of magic. During one semester, the Headmistress was abducted and killed. The Ministry of Magic asked Kobus to step into the position of Headmaster. He knew that Lord Voldermortist would not rest until he had the power contained within the pages of this book, so he accepted the position of Headmaster hoping that his travels and knowledge would somehow prove useful in the fight against the Dark Arts.
And useful those experiences did prove. During his tenure as Headmaster, Kobus fought valiantly to protect the school from Lord Voldemortist. He defeated the dark wizard several times in battle.