The last page for the Houses, including details of the Houses of the remaining main cast, followed by a working cast list for the other characters who will feature in the story.

H O U S E O F O L L I V A N D E R

House Ollivander is one of the smaller houses in Magical Britain, but one of the oldest. They come from humble origins; that of the skilled craftsmen in the art of wandmaking. It is in an Ollivander's blood to become a wandmaker, and the most highly esteemed profession in their eyes. Their family home is in Sussex, and also have a villa in Tuscany where they draw artistic inspiration.

Boys born into the family are traditionally given a name beginning with the letter 'g', to honour their origins and continue their craft. Their crest is a laurel wreath on white, with two wand crossing behind the shield, with a star atop the helmet. Their words are:

Nos loquimor ad astra
We speak to the stars

Our interest is the young Janus Ollivander
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And from foreign waters...
 

H O U S E O F N I Z A M

Nizam is an Ancient and once wealthy house hailing from the Maldives in South Asia. They made their money in the spice and herbs trade, and at one time were one of the wealthiest families in South Asia. They emigrated to the UK in the 1700s to start a magical apothecary using eastern herbs, and they were hugely profitable. Their wealth, however, depends on their trade, and in recent years the rug was swept from underneath them, as their business was sabotaged and the family left in ruins. They now work as servants to the House of Malfoy.

Though disregarded now, the family were known for their striking looks: dark skinned with piercing light eyes that was rumoured to be the product of ancient sorcery. They have unfailingly produced generations of promising Ravenclaws, and are known for their royal blue branding. Their motto is:

Mauloomathu evvarus baaru
Knowledge equals power

Our interests are Izaajah and Zakiyah Nizam
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H O U S E O F Z A B I N I

Zabini are a mysterious house of mysterious origins; and have profited from their Empire of secrets. They certainly know how to wield them. The Zabinis have a handsome home in Rome, Italy, as well as cadet branches in England. They are of Italian-African origins, and take their Slytherin heritage very seriously. Any Zabini who is not sorted into Slytherin is disowned to immediate effect.

Famously, the Zabinis are a matriarchal family. The matriarch is treated like a Queen, and may chose as many consorts as she pleases, and those whom she grows bored with she may discard at her leisure. Their  crest is a handsome black serpent on silver . Their words are:

Carpe Noctem
Seize the night

Our interest is the young Amana Zabini
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H O U S E O F D R A K U L

Drakul is an Ancient House with the darkest of origins, and has seen the most bloodshed. The Drakul are legendary even amongst wizards, and go by names other than Drakul to mask their true identity and protect them from persecution. They originated in central Romania in the medieval period, and are closely associated with the infamous vampires of Transylvania. Legend has it that Count Dracula himself was the founder, and still resides in the castle's cavernous depths today.

Their castle, known as the Cidatel, is perhaps the most mysterious place in wizarding Europe, rumoured to have a consciousness of its own, it is known to disorientate the unwitting who find themselves wondering its halls at night. It has some of the most lavish ballrooms in the whole of Europe, and hundreds of staff to tend to its needs. However, the Citadel's most distinctive feature is unknown by virtually all guests. It has a vast and secret network of underground rooms that extend far beyond the traces of any map. Their crest is a red and black dragon, and their words are:

Sânge Etern
Eternal Blood

Our interest is the young Constantin Vladivar
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RECURRING CAST:
These characters are the family of the cast who will be appearing. I will likely add to this list as I go. Suggestions for faceclaims are welcome

Claes Bang as Pollux Black
Eva Green as Imra Crabbe

Ioan Gruffudd as Arcturus Black
Kristin Scott-Thomas as Melania MacMillan

Pip Torrens as Fulcran Lestrange
Shahnaz Rizwan as Rani Lestrange

Charles Dance as Visand Malfoy
Cate Blanchett as Helena Crouch

More to be added...

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TOUJOURS PUR, 2021
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