Rory's grandmother is also witchy and it was something they bonded over, along with Jane Austen and baking. So there is definitely a connection with Celeste. Rory is trying to turn her life around in Duncaster, trying in general to be a better person, but I'm still working on her personality. Rory is probably fairly sassy and will likely give people nicknames. Mostly friendly ones.
And the bitten wolf is a native. His parents are very witchy (and insufferable). He's already apologizing for them.