Artemisia Le Fay

Backstory

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ARTEMISIA CALLISTA LE-FAY

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BACKSTORY

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The first clear memory I have is of the orphanage where I grew up in. No, my parents are not dead. Apparently, on a cold December night, a couple left me in the orphanage only telling my name- Artemisia Callista. Since no-one knew the couple, I took the matron's (who loved me like her daughter) surname- Fletcher. When I started exhibiting accidental magic, my peers got scared but I got it under control...somewhat. One day, completely by accident I found When I recieved my letter (and a visit from Prof. McGonagall), I was very shocked and relieved. Shocked because I thought that magic only existed in story books and relieved because there were others like me.

When I went to Gringotts, the goblins were very surprised to see me and it was almost as if they respected me. I put it down to my fanciful thoughts. Without any warning whatsoever, one of the goblins took me to the deepest vault. I was extremely surprised to see the riches. I asked several times about my ancestry but the goblins refused to answer saying something along the lines of 'your parents forbidded us'.

Since I always liked knowing things in advance, I practically bought the entire 'Flourish and Blotts'. I learnt all about Wizengamot, Laws and Traditions, Samhain, Yule, Light and even Dark Magic. To me, magic is magic. It is the intention that matters. However, I didn't say this to anyone because the Wizarding World is rather bais. I also found out about Lord Voldemort and how Harry Potter had defeated him. It seemed like I would be year-mates with his second-oldest- Albus Severus Potter. I also found out that I was a parseltongue. I became greatly intruged and bought books on Parseltonge and found out that there is a thing called 'Parselmagic'. Unfortunately, books on Parselmagic can only be found in Knockturn Ally. However, I didn't let that deter me and snuck into Knockturn Ally and got a fair few books on Parselmagic. I found out everything about Hogwarts in 'Hogwarts: A History' which proved to be a fascinating read.

I also bought my wand. To me, it was the most astounding piece of wood. Ollivander seemed rather odd but I pushed that thought out of my mind. I was having way too much fun. I bought an eagle-owl named Esmeralda (she has beautiful emerald eyes) and a wolf cub named Sanguine.

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HOGWARTS YEARS

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In Hogwarts, I was sorted into 'Slytherin' along with (surprisingly) Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy. We had met on the train and talked. It was rather fascinating growing up in a wizarding household, I deduced.

I figured that 'Slytherin' would be the right house for me. I am only loyal to my mother-in-all-but-blood (the matron of the orphanage). I am intelligent but I don't have the stereotypical Ravenclaw intelligence. I sure as hell wasn't brave. I like to be subtle, blending in with the shadows for the element of surprise which is the complete opposite of the stereotypical Gryffindors.

I was a bit scared too. I didn't know my parentage so it could be that I am a muggleborn. At least...I was pegged as such. Though, that stopped pretty quickly when I blasted a sixth year across the room. Albus Potter had it worse. There were constant jeers about him being a Potter sorted into Slytherin. Scorpius and I were his only allies (or friends) in the snake pit. 

I was the top of all of my classes- a fact about which I was pretty proud. Rose Granger-Weasley was literally fuming when final results came out and she found out that she was second! I also managed to convince Albus that being a slytherin doesn't mean the end of the world.

I went back to the orphanage for Christmas and Easter Holidays. The matron as well as few of the younger ones listened avidly as I described my school year. It was hilarious seeing the young ones beg for seeing a bit of magic. Since I had found a rare book which enabled me to remove the Trace on me, I performed some meagre spells like the Levitation Charm. 

But, as usual I grew bored. So, I decided it was high time that I knew my own parentage. I was tired of being called 'Mudblood' behind my back. But, I couldn't figure out any solid results. 

On my fourteenth birthday (we celebrated my birthday on 25th December- the day from which I started living in the orphanage), there was a letter on my bedside.

It was heavy and I immediately deduced that it must be from a wizard/witch. But, who though? I had promised to go to the Malfoy Yule Ball which would take place in the evening. Albus would usually correspond through the communicative mirrors (a gift from his father- Harry Potter). It certainly didn't look like an official letter. 

I used one of the spells to determine if there were any harmful charms, curses etc. There was nothing harmful of any sort.

The letter almost managed to give me a heart-attack. It is as follows-

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Dearest Artemisia,

                           We are your parents. Yes, we are alive and from the wizarding world. We are so, so sorry that we were not here for you but we have a valid reason.

                          First of all, Happy Yule. You see, at the time when you were born, we were being hunted by many witches and wizards. We didn't do anything wrong, per se but it was just the fact of our bloodlines. We are one of the oldest families in the wizarding world. We had to send you away because we couldn't risk the wizards knowing that we have a child, lest the switch their targets and attack you. We have watched you grow up from the sidelines and we are proud of the woman you have become. It seemed like an appropriate moment to tell you the truth on Yule. Please don't tell anyone (this includes your friends Scorpius Malfoy and Albus Potter) since the information is very...confendential. Please go to Gringotts and say that you know your rightful heritage, the goblins will take care of the rest. 

                       We love you very, very much- never doubt that. Also, you can keep the letter. We have performed a charm such that only you will be able to read it. Perhaps, someday you will visit us...

With love,

Your parents-

Albert and Cordelia Le-Fay

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The other thing which gave me a heart attack (other than the fact that my parents just decided to write a letter to me) was their surname- Le-Fay. I am a mythology geek so it is of no surprise that I already know about Avalon, Merlin, Arthur and Morgana. I am descended from one of the darkest witches of all time! I could definately understand my...parents need to hide. 

I followed their instructions and, an hour later I was officially Heiress Le-Fay of the Royal House of Le-Fay. But, I couldn't boast about the fact so I kept my old surname- Fletcher.

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MAGICAL INFORMATION

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Name: Artemisia Callista Le-Fay

Year: 1st year

Blood Status: Pureblood

House: Slytherin

Hybrid House: Slytherclaw (Slytherin and Ravenclaw)

Wand: Black Hawthorn wood with Hungarian Horntail Dragon Heartstring core, 12 1/2", hard flexibility

Patronus: Eagle

Boggart: Dementor

Amortentia: Old Books, Coffee and Autumn

Mirror of Erised: Seeing my true parents being proud of who I am

Favorite shop (Diagon Ally): Flourish and Blotts

Favorite sweet: Chocolate Frog

Favorite subject: Defense Against the Dark Arts

Favorite shop (Hogsmeade): Scrivenshafts

Pet: Esmeralda (eagle-owl) and Sanguine (wolf cub)

Future Job: Unspeakable (Magical); Astronaut (Muggle)

TRUE Birthday/Horoscope: 13th July/Cancer

Likes: Books, Reading, Writing, Music and mysteries

Dislikes: Bullies, loud noises, false accusation