Name: Iliana Aurora Morgan
Date of Birth: 17 July 2037
Age: 32
Years attended Hogwarts: 2048-2055
Hogwarts House: Gryffindor
Current Hogwarts Staff Position: Care of Magical Creatures Professor
Previous Occupation(s): Healer, Beauxbatons Professor, Snidget Breeder/Caretaker
Eye Color: Blue/Green
Hair: Dark Blonde/Light Brown
Height: 5'6"
Marital Status: Single
Personality: Iliana is very sweet and outgoing but can often be reserved around new people. She's compassionate and nurturing which is why she was so successful as a healer. She is very family oriented and sees herself as independent though doesn't mind letting the men in her life lead her by the hand. She is adventurous, a bit outdoorsy and loves anything that has to do with nature. If the weather is nice, you will probably find her lounging by the lake with a book. She finds that this is all she needs to feel relaxed and recharged after a stressful day. She loves all forms of art but music is the one thing that really moves her.
In the classroom, Iliana is patient and kind, allowing her students a very hands on approach to learning. She likes to consider each lesson a journey that they are all allowed to go on together. She believes strongly in participation in order to really grasp the material, and encourages the students to "get their hands dirty" in the safe, secure surroundings that she provides. She loves to have fun but will not tolerate disrespect.
History: Iliana comes from a long line of Gryffindors. Her mother, Anabella, was a very talented witch and although she married a Muggle, all of their 5 children inherited her gifts. Due to her father's profession, the Morgans often spent much of their time, living harmoniously and undetected amongst the muggles and she has learned a great deal of tolerance and acceptance of their differences. She is the 3rd of five children and has always been the most fun-loving of her sisters and completely inseparable from her older brother, Alain, who considers himself her protector and he still calls her 'Kiddo' even though they are adults.
Iliana, like all of her sisters and brother, knew even as a small child that she had extraordinary, innate abilities. Her natural talents when it came to charms, helped Iliana excel throughout her years at Hogwarts. And she never minded when they were all referred to as 'those amazing Morgan children'. The one thing that differentiates her from her siblings is the fact that she is an animagus. Though she tries to keep that a secret from others as long as possible.
Upon leaving Hogwarts, Iliana began her internship St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Ailments and Injuries in the hopes of following in her father's footsteps of a medical career. She apprenticed under a very eccentric witch named, Helga Fairhaven and quickly moved through the ranks from Intern to Assistant Healer within her first year of training. Iliana soon stood out for being talented and hardworking and in addition to her position as Healer, took on the responsibilities of training all of the new St. Mungo's interns. Almost immediately, she discovered that she had an aptitude for teaching. And after many years, she decided that she was in need of a change of scenery. At 24, she accepted a post to teach Arithmancy at The Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. Unfortunately, Iliana found herself increasingly homesick and after only a few short years, resigned. At 27, Iliana moved back to England and began her studies for Care of Magical Creatures. Soon after, she was recruited by The Modesty Rabnott Snidget Reservation in Somerset, England. While working at the reservation, Iliana realized that she missed teaching and hearing of an open position at Hogwarts, she quickly applied.
Simply noteworthy: 
Iliana has a pet Snidget named Vincent. He is a tiny, 3 year old snidget that she rescued from the reservation as a baby when his mother died. Vinnie is an affectionate creature and very spoiled. He may be a bit shy around new people but he's friendly enough as long as Ili is nearby. His favorite place to perch, being on her shoulder, she had to transfigure his cage with an Extension Charm to give him room to fly freely while she gives her lessons. Iliana usually carries a bag of his favorite seeds in her pocket, so just ask if you'd like to give him a treat.
OOC: Liisa aka Lisa
Birthday: July 25, 1977
Profession: Administrative Assistant
Favorite HP character: Sirius Black
Brief Biography: I live in Georgia with my husband, Chris and our two daughters, Alexandrea (Ali) and Victoria (Tori). During the day, I am the Administrative/Personal Assistant for the Executive Vice President of Arylessence, Inc., a local Fragrance House in Marietta, GA. I was born and raised in Kansas City, MO and joined the military in 1998, where I was stationed at Hickam AFB, Hawaii. (which is where I met Chris) We moved to GA in 2002, shortly after my enlistment was up.
Snitchseeker: Currently, I am the Care of Magical Creatures professor and the Gryffindor House Mod. This is my 3rd term teaching and I love it more and more each day. I've been a member of SS since May 2008.