Chloe Yaxley

## Chloe Anastasia Yaxley

"*Like an emerging chrysalis, our young maiden is set to blossom into the wizarding world more fierce than any monster, more ingenious than any scholar and more beautiful than any butterfly.* "

*—* **Aurora Yaxley** bidding Chloe farewell.

**Chloe Anastasia Yaxley** (born c. 1952) was an English pure-blood witch. Born as the one and only daughter to Rhadus and Aurora Yaxley (neé Travers), she was a member of the Yaxley family, one of the latest generations of the pure-blood aristocracy and the cousin of Zachary Lestrange.

Chloe was designated to be the heir of the family; an epithet that would produce untold expectations. Hailed by her patriarchal kin, Chloe was raised under exceptionally strenuous tutelage, which included indoctrination of the psychosocial workings of wizardkind (such as blood purity), social exclusion, magic and alchemical study and most importantly of all; familial obligations decreed by her elders. Despite her wishes to attend to Beauxbatons Academy of Magic in France, far from her home country of England, she was forcibly admitted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by her family and subsequently sorted into the Slytherin household in **1963**.

## Biography

### Early Life (1952 - 1963)

"*Polish yourself, my dear. The gala of tonight awaits, and you do not wish to lament presenting yourself as unbecoming, do you? Remember, child; appearances are everything. You'd do best to present yourself accordingly unless you'd rather spend the rest of the year at a boarding school in Switzerland.*"

*—* **Rhadus Yaxley** inciting Chloe to attend a high-society gala

**Chloe Anastasia Yaxley** was born at the height of summer on 11 August 1952 to Aurora and Rhadus Yaxley in a secluded hospital owned by her paternal kin in Cornwall. The one and only child to two pure-blood wizards, Chloe was subsequently dubbed the heiress apparent of the Yaxley household. With this, she became an immediate member of the Sacred Twenty-Eight and was to be ordained to inherit the responsibilities of her familial ties. In turn, Chloe was rigorously educated by her family about the social — and magical — standards her family strictly adhered to.

Upon birth, Chloe spent the initial few years of her life within a massive mansion in Cornwall with her parents. Rhadus, and by extension Aurora, esteemed wizards of the Yaxley household, valued members of the Ministry of Magic and concurrent pioneers of the high-society of London in the Wizarding world, were almost always preoccupied with their undertakings to spend time with their daughter. As such, Chloe was often left in Cornwall by her parents, where she would be predominantly be raised by maids, tutors and occasionally, even family. Even while having so many people around her, she had felt neglected, alone, and refused to head outside, feelings that would only continue to fester throughout the following years. As a way of coping with these feelings, Chloe turned herself to the many books her family had accumulated over the years, which would end up in a growing fascination in the arts of thaumaturgical creation, something she desired to later pursue.

Once she had reached the age of seven, Chloe was brought to the main house of the Yaxleys in London, where she would start to see her parents more often. Despite this, she still received no affection from either of her parents, who had been absorbed into their daily lives. From this age, she received classical training such as making appearances in festive events but was also extensively tutored in their more rigid beliefs such as blood supremacy.

She was trained in ballroom dancing, dressed in luxurious clothing and jewellery, intentionally made acquainted of the most promising of pure-blood wizards her family desired to one day sell her off to and at the age of eleven, given the most valuable of heirlooms to her family, the Morganian Wand and her locket.

For her official magical training, Chloe pleaded with her parents to be sent off to Beauxbatons Academy of Magic in France, to which her parents grew enraged. After threatening to take away everything that is valuable to her, including the heirlooms, she was forcibly admitted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

### Life at Hogwarts (1963 - Current)

#### First year

**Sorting Hat**: "*A Yaxley, are we? Hmm... I wonder where I should place you. Tell me, what do you think of this school?*"
**Chloe**: "*There's something about this place...*"
**Sorting Hat**: "*Yes... tell me...*"
**Chloe**: "*It's full of mouthbreathers.*"
**Sorting Hat**: "*Ah... I see... **SLYTHERIN**, IT IS!*"
— Chloe being sorted by the Sorting Hat upon admission.

At the morning of Chloe's departure to Hogwarts on 1 September 1963, she was summoned to her father's study one last time. Expecting a lecture, Chloe composed herself and entered the room, only to be met by an empty desk. On top of the desk, a note attached to a small black box was displayed, which read: *''Daughter, now that you will embark on your journey at Hogwarts, it is time you inherit your destiny.''* The black box contained the Morganian Wand, which Chloe took with.

Having been gifted all of her required materials prior to heading to Diagon Alley, Chloe found herself in no need to pay visit to any of it shops but Flourish and Botts. During her visit, she bought an entire shelf of books pertaining to Alchemy.

Chloe arrived at Hogwarts Express with an exorbitant amount of luggage. As she struggled to drag her suitcases through the halls, she was assisted by a young French Half-Veela witch named Amelia-Reed Dubois and Anglo-Saxon wizard named Jonathan Moxley who shared their cabin with her. As the three started to get to know one another, Chloe's outspoken perspective strongly clashed against that of Jonathan's, causing the latter to begin disliking her. During this altercation, the trio was rudely interrupted by an unknown wizard. Seeking justice for this wrong doing, Chloe sought after this wizard and stumbled upon the cabin of Perseus and Ophelia Black. Thinking he would be inside, Chloe raised her voice before opening the cabin and encountering the Black siblings. Chloe recognized them and as Perseus left, sat down to conversate with Ophelia, with whom she formed a kindred bond.

Upon arriving at Hogwarts, Chloe was left very unimpressed by the size of the school, its advanced magical workings and felt underwhelmed when being spoken to by the Sorting Hat. Her seeming carelessness and embittered demeanour displayed the makings of a Slytherin, but the Sorting Hat sensed the warmth and desperation for love lurking within her heart, causing him to doubt. It was only when Chloe exclaimed her revulsion for her fellow students that cemented her being sorted into Slytherin.

During her first weeks in Hogwarts, Chloe came to know her fellow Slytherin students, such as Nicholas Gaunt and started to grow closer to Jonathan and Ophelia, who joined her as Slytherins and Amelia, who was enrolled into the Ravenclaw household. Chloe noted how Ophelia's brother Perseus was enrolled into Gryffindor instead of Slytherin, citing how it would bring shame to the Black family name. Most importantly, Chloe was surprised to discover her cousin Zachary Lestrange had also enrolled into the Slytherin household and came to learn of his parents and her beloved aunt's death.

Things took a turn when the Astronomy Tower had suddenly been restricted from all students, garnering the curiousity of the Slytherin students. Together with Nicholas and Jonathan, in a plan they had convoluted in the Slytherin Common Room, Chloe ventured to outside of the castle and the trio utilized their telescopes to peer at the tower from afar. Unfortunately, they were unable to see anything but the normal castle walls, though Jonathan persisted in continuing his glance, causing Chloe to berate Jonathan. They quickly returned and headed their own ways once more.

For the following weeks, Chloe spent much of her time devoted to her study of Alchemy, though whilst she was still incredibly busy, the news of the horrid Halloween Night did not bypass her and she lamented the death of the fallen Professor..

## Physical appearance

"*More beautiful-- than any butterfly...*"

*—* Aurora Yaxley, describing her daughter's beauty

Chloe is often described as a ghastly beautiful young woman with enchanting looks. She has been endowed with exceptional looks, possessing honey blonde-coloured hair; light blue enamouring eyes and silky fair skin. Her very demeanour and spirit are exhibited as incredibly charismatic, contrasted only by her boorish attitude. Outside of Hogwarts, she casually wears luxurious and well-coordinated clothing, often lusciously attuned to her elite status as a member of the Yaxley household.

## Personality and traits

**Amelia-Reed Dubois**: "*Well, I'm off! Now you'll have someone to take care of you Jonah!*"
**Chloe Yaxley**: "*Goodbye, Amelia! I hope that you don't fall again and break all of your bones or die a painful death this time!*"
**Jonathan Moxley**: "*Bloody hell, Chloe!*"
— An example of Chloe's puzzling and sadistical support

Chloe was born to an unloving household with parents of high societal standards. For most of her life, she was unattended by her parents and left in the care of maids, tutors or other personnel that worked privately with the Yaxleys. For seven years, she had been isolated from the mainland in her mansion in Cornwall, where she was forbidden from coming into contact with any people from the neighbouring villages. Because of this, Chloe grew up to be incredibly lonely, but also self-dependent, never having been able to depend on others. With the years, her loneliness slowly faded away as she grew used to being alone, often told by her mother — during the few times she did see her — and the maids around her how powerful she had to be as a young lady.

After moving from Cornwall to London, Chloe was instructed and tutored all the same, though was suddenly taken far more seriously. She was soon taught the societal standards of high-society, to which she quickly adapted, but was also tutored in the workings of the modern Wizarding world, to look down upon those of impure backgrounds and express herself as a witch. During this time, Chloe's inner feelings started to change how she perceived the world. Even while she didn't necessarily agree with the views her family attempted to indoctrinate her with, this, in tandem with the emotions she had been carrying through her childhood, corroded her psyche. Even toward the maids that had taken care of her since infancy, she grew incredibly cold and distant; where she had been a vibrant and energetic girl ever since being born; her personality was superficially embedded with the makings of a cold-hearted, ruthless and conceited vixen.

Despite this, she had been intricately taught by her mother how to handle and act toward those around her. Toward those that deserving of it, she portrays a perfect girl, a charismatic diva that utilizes her exceptional looks and mannerisms to draw in those unsuspecting. Occasionally, she uses humour and kindness to poke through the outer shells of a person, only to dissect them within little time and grow bored. After learning of someone's weaknesses, she will not hesitate to exploit them and manipulate things in her favour. By textbook, to some, she truly incarnates the definition of a Slytherin, though can be as comforting to be around as any other.

All-in-all, Chloe will never reveal her true colours, but enjoys playing around with the feelings of others; a mere coping mechanism of silencing her very own.

Chloe was gifted an intellectual mind and a deep fascination with reading books. She has accumulated a foundational amount of knowledge over thaumaturgical processes and wishes to pursue these topics during her stay in Hogwarts.

## Magical abilities and skills

"*More fierce than any monster...* "

*—* **Aurora Yaxley** advocating her daughter's might to her family

Chloe Yaxley was an outstandingly talented young witch, made evident as she was able to switch around the interior of the Yaxley family library at their manor through underage magic at will; exhibiting a rare control over her magic. Upon enrolling into Hogwarts, Chloe's remarkable magical potential was further proven as she demonstrated an overall affinity to all variations of magic she was subjected to during her classes. To date, there was no spell she had been taught that she could not perform within her first try, effortlessly replicating the effects of the spells she had been shown through imitation. It should be noted that Chloe had a particular dislike toward Flying on a broomstick and Herbology and as such possesses little to no skill in these subjects.

* **Alchemy**: Due to her familial teachings and books she read out of sheer curiousity and boredom, Chloe developed a lingering interest in alchemical processes, one day wishing to *''be able to turn water into wine and make Muggles worship me''*, as she elegantly put it. From self-study, Chloe has learned the fundamental basics of Alchemy and has devoted herself to its subject. She patiently awaits until she will finally be given Alchemy classes through school curriculum.
* **Defence Against the Dark Arts**: Beside her overall affinity for magic, Chloe possessed an exceptional penchant for Defense against the Dark Arts. She was able to effortlessly master the Wand-Lighting Charm and its counterpart, the Wand-Extinguishing Charm, before she joined the Duelling Club and learned the Disarming Charm.
* **Duelling**: Chloe was a prodigious duellist and sought to increase her skill, inciting her to join the Duelling Club in her second year. Pertaining to her background, Chloe battled with grace and a mystifying serenity that seems to enthrall her every move. Utilizing the advanced footwork and flexibility Chloe accumulated through her years of ballroom dancing and etiquette, she became a puzzling menagerie of swift movements, acrobatics and unorthodox manoeuvres which culminated in an unpredictable deadly force. Though she initially remained ever-so elegant, minimalistic and passionate throughout her limber duelling works, within moments, Chloe could shift from idiosyncrasy and alternate to an extremely violent and volatile duelling style. Upon finding the proper opportunity, Chloe's strikes would become fueled by her seemingly boundless passion; fixating on moments of weakness allows her to lay waste to her foes and indiscriminately use their own vulnerabilities against them. She successfully stalemated Genesis Cox during their first duel and later proved to Alex Layton her sheer ability, gaining his recognition.
* **Dark Arts**: Although seemingly inexperienced in this branch of magic, Chloe was able to effortlessly master the Stickfast Hex.
* **Charms**: Much like the other subjects Chloe followed, she proved to be remarkable with Charms as well and regards them as the spells she utilizes most. During her first year, upon Nicholas Gaunt's instructions, Chloe was instantly able to perform the Levitation Charm. Additionally, through self-study, Chloe grew mastery over the Periculum Spell and the Tickling Charm. During her second year, Chloe was instructed in utilising the Freezing Charm, Engorgement Charm, Shrinking Charm and was taught the Shield Charm in Duelling Club.
* **Transfiguration**: An intricate subject that immediately fascinated Chloe, she proved to be quite skilled at transfiguration; quickly learning how to use Epoximise and mastering the Snail to Teapot Spell instantly.
* **Potions**: During her Potions classes, Chloe was able to brew perfect samples of potions, such as the Wiggenweld Potion and the Girding Potion. Her talents in Potion brewing was recognized by Professor Imogen Mordecai and Chloe was subsequently invited to become a member of the Potions Club. She has become recognized as one of the best brewers of Slytherin, though notes inferiority to Jonathan Moxley's undeniable talent.

## Possessions

Heiress apparent to the Yaxley family, a noble family of the Sacred Twenty-Eight and member of elite society, Chloe possessed immense wealth. Chloe was afforded the necessary supplements to travel to Hogwarts before heading to Diagon Alley, a testament to the resources at the Yaxley's disposal.

* **The Morganian Wand**: An ancient wand passed down throughout the Yaxley family for centuries, Chloe came in possession of it after her father granted her the heirloom upon enrolling into Hogwarts. Rumoured to have been passed down from her enigmatic ancestors themselves, the Morganian Wand is a uniquely crafted wand made of English Oak Wood encompassing a Horned Serpent Horn. Additionally, the Morganian Wand has been endowed with an ancient hex that prevents those of the 'proper pedigree' to hold it without being scorned and receiving the Yaxley family's wrath.
* **Yaxley Locket**: the Yaxley family crest, Chloe was given this locket on her tenth birthday by her father. It is a black metal necklace with a silver inscription of the letter '**Y**'. Chloe wears the locket at all times and has never taken it off in the two years that she has had it.
* **Chloe's Diary** : a log dictating Chloe's daily encounters and events she bought herself to commemorate her newly found independence from her parents.

## Relationships

Due to living an unfruitful live in seclusion, Chloe experienced little to no interactions with people outside her family or staff within her estate. Initially, she seemed to be quite distanced from other people and would often behave unorthodoxly to the social norms. Upon admission to Hogwarts and developing kindred bonds with her fellow students, Chloe's relationships flourished and she has managed to befriend a fair amount of people.

### Friends

#### Ophelia Black

Chloe Yaxley met Ophelia Black on the Hogwarts Express alongside her brother Perseus. She first encountered them searching for an unknown wizard who had abruptly angered her. Chloe calmed down and apologized to them before realising they were the Black siblings. After Perseus left their cabine, Chloe and Ophelia spoke and instantly kindled a friendship. Upon both enrolling into the Slytherin household, Chloe and Ophelia grew closer and as two members of the Sacred Twenty-Eight, found kindred spirits in one another due to similar upbringings. The two came to consider themselves as best friends and have chosen to confide to the other for their secrets and in time of need.

#### Jonathan Moxley

Chloe Yaxley met Jonathan Moxley alongside Amelia-Reed Dubois on the Hogwarts Express. As she was struggling with her luggage, Amelia and Jonathan assisted her with storing it and allowed her to share a cabin with them. Although Jonathan and Chloe initially had mutual reservations for each other, the two slowly warmed up to another once they were both enrolled within the Slytherin household. Although their opinions often clash at times, Jonathan and Chloe have developed a strong bond throughout the years and Chloe considers Jonathan one of her closest and truest friends.

### Others

#### Perseus Black

Chloe Yaxley met Perseus Black on the Hogwarts Express alongside his sister Ophelia. She first encountered them searching for an unknown wizard who had abruptly angered her. Chloe calmed down and apologized to them before realising they were the Black siblings. After Perseus was sorted into Hogwarts and Chloe became close to Ophelia, she often discussed Perseus' actions with his sister. The two greet and talk on a friendly basis and Chloe is quite interested in getting to know him better.

## Etymology

Chloe, often spelled Chloë or Chloé, means "blooming" or "fertility" in Greek. Its literal translation refers to young shoots of foliage that appear in the spring. The Proto-Indo-European root that Chloe derives from means "yellow or green color." This is the same prefix in the word chlorophyll, the substance that gives plants their green color, and through which they convert sunlight into energy. Chlorine and chloroplast also share this etymological feature. The Greek goddess Demeter, goddess of agriculture and the harvest, was sometimes referred to by the epithet Chloe. Chloe also appears in the New Testament as one of the earliest Christian converts.

Yaxley is an English toponymic surname, which along with dialectal variants, Yexley, Yoakley, Yockley, and Yokley, may derive from any of the English places that bore this name, including Yaxley, Cambridgeshire (formerly Huntingdonshire) and Yaxley, Suffolk. "Yacksley" is a variant form.

## Trivia

* Chloe has once been described as a ''fille fatale'' *(English: fatal girl)*, by her peers and exhibits these very characteristics.
* Chloe seems to have a particular habit of twirling her hair around her fingers whenever she is contemplating about something.