Hazel Willows

Hazel in Book One

### Relatives

Willows FamilyLavender Willows (Mother)Pine Willows (Father) Jaakobah Willows (Brother)Unnamed relatives

## Physical description

### Eye color

Silver

*Hey-zul*

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> -Hazel Willows, Book, Chapter
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> Hazel Willows is the main protagonist of *Timekeeper* . She was born and raised in the Middle Ring. She is part of the Willows Family. Hazel has two living parents, Lavender and Pine Willows. She has one older brother, Jaakobah. After events with the SES in book one, Hazel is aware that Jaakobah is a member of the SES, and no longer wants to affiliate with him. It is also confirmed that Hazel has some connection with Clover.
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> *Hazel* is originated from **Old English**, Meaning **the color**, and also **the Hazel, or "Hazelnut" Tree.** Hazel's last name is *Willows.* This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'at the Willows,' **one who lived by a clump or stretch of Willow trees**.
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## Appearance:

Hazel is a young teen, she has lightly tanned skin with pale orange undertones. She has thick crimson hair that is short, aside from two areas in the front, which are long. She has slightly pointed ears, and hooded silver eyes. She has a tanned complexion, along with good posture. Although she is also clumsy, she has decent reflexes. She has a small staple scar on her left hand's middle finger. Hazel has no major illnesses, but is allergic to Dragon Meat. Hazel tries to remain as clean, fresh, and organized as she can, and prefers not to wear makeup.

Usually she wears her school uniform, when she’s out of school she wears a t-shirt and a skirt with leggings underneath. She also tends to wear clothing she can easily move around in, and that she can keep weapons in if needed. She also tries to dress nice when she needs to. She wears a pair of sun and moon earrings on certain occasions. Hazel also wears her identification bracelet, and wore an hourglass necklace given to her by the SES for a period of time.

## Personality:

#### Optimistic/Determined

- Hazel is known for being particularly optimistic, and refuses to surrender in any battle. She thinks practically about the best way to get out of a tight situation. Because of her determination she always tries to protect those she cares about, and often forgets about herself when trying to protect her friends and family.

This can very easily cause Hazel to act irrational, and forget to think things through before facing danger-head on.

#### Protective

-One of Hazel's most notable character traits throughout the series is her protectiveness and ability to help her friends, even if the situation could be fatal. While she'd prefer to logically get out of danger, she focuses on protecting others much faster, but also less thought-through. However when saving herself, she takes more time to think, even knowing it could hurt her.

#### Empathetic

-Hazel always shows empathy, even when she was little with Vi. This is noted from time to time by other characters as well.

#### Humor

-Even when going through rough times, Hazel's sense of humor is still able to shine through. Her humor is mainly sarcasm, and really shows when she's with Vi and Liam.

#### Clumsiness

-Hazel is know for being incredibly clumsy, as pointed out multiple times by Haley.

## Relationships :

### Vi Seeli:

* **Best Friend**

Vi Seeli is Hazel's best friend. They have known each other for most of their lives. Vi and Hazel have almost opposite personalities, with Hazel being more optimistic and having more patience and perseverance, and Vi always worrying about what might go wrong. They tend to balance each other out, and make a great team.

### Emiria Moonshine:

* **Close Friend/ Possible Love Interest**

Emiria and Hazel met during the Power Tournament in book One, however it is hinted that Emiria had been keeping an eye on Hazel long before then. After some time, Emiria trusts Hazel enough to open up to her about her past, which she hasn't done with anyone else. This builds their bond greatly, and they trust each other with practically everything.

### Liam Ashwood:

* **Close Friend/ Possible Love Interest**

Liam Ashwood does not have a close connection with Hazel at first. The popular boy of Ethelym Academy's first interaction with her is simple as congratulating her for getting second place in the Exams, taking place in the first book. However, Hazel still feels after that interaction, he would be helpful in making her decision to join the SES. Later on, Liam starts hanging out with her more.

### Amber:

* **Close Friend**

Hazel and Amber met after Hazel was bullied by Haley in Book One. Amber was in a classroom alone before class when Hazel cam in crying. Amber comforted Hazel and they became friends. At Ethelym Academy, Amber is known to be very quiet and reserved. However Hazel has been able to look past these stereotypes, and notices how much more she is beyond that.

### Lavender, Pine, and Jaakobah:

* **Parents**

Hazel's parents are Lavender Willows and Pine Willows, and they try to support her throughout her journey. However when Clover gets closer to Hazel, Lavender and Pine tend to become more distant. They feel guilty for their actions to Clover, but only end up hurting her and Hazel even more.

* **Brother/Enemy**

Before Hazel found out Jaakobah was part of the SES, they had an average brother-sister relationship. Jaakobah would tease Hazel with his ability (Level 4 Electricity), but overall she did care about him. Because she knew of her brother's involvement before she found the SES's true intentions, Hazel thought that her brother was destined for greatness, and she felt great to know that he was doing something good for the kingdom. A short while later, however, she learned the truth. What started as a family bond turned into enteral hatred.

### Dame Rosaria:

* **Principal/trusted adult**

Dame Rosaria is the Principal at Ethelym Academy, where Hazel goes to school. She is the first one to notice Hazel's powers "malfunctioning". Hazel trusts her, and Dame Rosaria has been able to sooth her when she was stressing about her abilities.

## Special Ability:

* **Level 5 Time**

Hazel was originally thought to have level two time, but after her powers malfunction in the power tournament, her abilities become twisted. She slowly loses control over her powers, and bits of other abilities start to flash into her time.

## Backstory:

### Pre-Book

Hazel grew up in the Middle Ring, but has always felt guilty that her family wasn't able to live in the center ring because of her ability. The rest of her family was very powerful, Hazel felt she was holding them back. While her Mother and Father were able to work in the center ring, (Her Mother as a strong business women, and her Father as a well-known hunter), Hazel and Jaakobah wouldn't be able to live or work there unless Hazel manifested to be more powerful. When Hazel and her brother would fight, he would often bring up her ability.

## Trivia:

* **Hazel was originally going to manifest as having two powers, Time and Water. However, this idea was scrapped after the authors realized it would take away from her original power.**
* **In early development, Hazel was going to have brown hair**