Jax Novoa

**“How do you expect to have a future if you don’t take any risks.” Jax - Emma**

Jax is the son of two very powerful witches, and is one of the most powerful wizards in Miami.

**Childhood:**

Jax was born in Sydney, Australia, but moved with his parents to Miami, Florida at the age of fourteen. Before the move, Jax had been expelled from three elementary schools and had also been expelled from the Academy. Due to his expulsion from the Academy, he finished his magic training and education at home, taught by his mother. The exact reason behind the move wasn’t given. However, there was a small hint. It was mentioned that Jax’s parents had hoped the move would give them a fresh start. Perhaps, a fresh start was a motive, but this is not confirmed.

Jax started high school at Iridium high in August of 2004. There, he was reunited with Emma and Maddie who he had known during his brief time at the Academy four years prior. Jax joined the swim team and started dating Emma. He quickly gained a bad-boy reputation for pranks and being disruptive in class. Apparently something he had in common with his mother. In the midst of grade 9, Jax was at his girlfriend’s house playing a video game with their friend Andi. Andi had a zombie in the game she favoured and freaked out when Jax lost control of his controller and almost killed the zombie, whom Andi had named Phillip. To save him, Emma took him out of the game and brought him into real life. Since then, Jax helped the girls keep Phillip a secret from the council.

Early in grade ten, Jax started to notice that Emma seemed to be avoiding him and when they were together, she was distant. Afraid he had done something to upset or anger her, Jax brought it up with her, only to learn she was pregnant. Jax freaked out and insisted he wasn’t ready to be a father because of his age, he was only 15 at the time. This ended their relationship and for a while it seemed as though nothing would change between them. Later on, Jax realized his mistake and made amends with Emma. The two got back together and Jax started being involved by attending doctor appointments and just being there when Emma needed him. Jax even took it upon himself to decorate his daughter’s nursery, making it look identical to the room Emma had at her father’s house which was special to her because her mother had decorated it before she had died. “I know how much your old room meant to you since it had been your mother who designed it. I know it's not the same since your mother didn't do this, but it is her design. Now you and Jessie will always have a piece of your mother here, in our home.” Jax - Emma.

Jax was worried he wouldn’t be a worthy father but he turned out to be the exact opposite. Jessie was his little buddy while she was growing up. He loved spending time with her and enjoyed watching her grow up. Unlike his own father, Jax wasn’t strict with Jessie. He was actually pretty laid back as Jessie was a good kid who rarely stepped out of line. Jax was normally always proud of her and not too harsh on her when she made mistakes. He always supported her decisions knowing she knew what she was doing and could take care of herself. He never once regretted his decision to be involved in her life. "I'm so happy I decided to be in her life. She's an amazing person and I would have missed so much if I hadn't changed my mind." Jax - his parents. There were a few times Jax was mad at his daughter but at the end of the day, they never went to bed angry at each other.