Augustus Julien Briggs

**Augustus Julien Briggs** was a Ravenclaw student who attended Hogwarts in 1991

### Backstory

August was born to Jacob and Jacklyn Briggs, His father was a Pure-Blood and a Death Eater and his Mother a Muggle-Born member of the Order of the Phoenix. Both where killed a few months after his birth and he was sent to live with his aunt Capella. He and his cousin Jeffery used to play together until Jeffery mysteriously disappeared. Capella blamed August for Jeffery's disappearance, Causing August to yell at her and change his hair blue due to his Metamorphagus Abilities for the 1st time.

## Hogwarts Years

### 1st year

August had dreamed of Hogwarts for so long and due to this he became Overexcited and changed his Hair Color to Yellow due to his Abilities. He sat in a compartment alone for the entire train journey. His hair eventually changed back to its original blue. He was then sorted into Ravenclaw like his Mother. August spent time Collecting Pebbles from the Hogwarts Grounds and spying on 3rd Years taking Care of Magical Creatures. He noted what he learned by spying on them and easily fell in love with Nifflers. He eventually told Professor Kettleburn that he had been spying during the classes at was interested, Kettleburn told him that he could handle a Niffler for a period of time. Speaking with Professor Flitwick about it. The Niffler was allowed but preceded to destroy part of the Ravenclaw Boy's Dormitory. August was ashamed for his actions and 100 Points were taken from Ravenclaw.

### 2nd year

August knew that a Niffler was too much for him and spent much time improving his drawing skills. He was soon able to draw complex objects such as the ones in Dumbledore's Office. He usually sketched what was around him. He paid no attention to The Opening of the Chamber of Secrets nor the Monster inside, Although some of his sketches show a Snake-Like creature possibly meaning he already had figured out what the Monster was. He began to show his Sketches to other Ravenclaws, who took interest in him. After the Basilisk was slain he continued to sketch.

### 3rd year

August met Aurora Pikeman at Honeydukes in their 3rd Year often sketching the beautiful Hogsmeade Scenery and the warm fire at the Three Broomsticks, At a point they had even gotten a drawing of Harry Potter and Pansy Parkinson flirting with each other. They eventually started Placing Images with a Infinite Sticking Charm, Much to the dismay of Professors. Aurora was also busy finding out about Mysterious Professor Remus Lupin. Aurora offered August a chance to help but August continued to sketch, He came up with the Theory that Lupin was a Werewolf due to the Etymology behind Lupin's 1st and Last Name. But Harry Potter had overheard this during their Care of Magical Creatures Class, Eventually figuring out that August was right. Revealing it to the entire school and causing panic attacks to more than 10 Students.

### 4th year

August was quick to handle things with the Triwizard Tournament, Easily Focusing on his sketches and helping Aurora get better at Wizard Chess. Eventually Professor Dumbledore offered him special training under Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt, August eagerly accepted the offer and began his training during Christmas Break. Although after Christmas Break, August realized that Dumbledore had sent him into a simple review that lasted a week, Soon he abandoned Shacklebolt and returned to his Regular Studying at Hogwarts. He was there when Cedric Diggory's Death Occurred, Sketching his dead body.

### 5th year

As the year started August started to Publish a small weekly Magazine called: *The Drawings of a Maste*r. He frequently interviewed Aurora and Hermione Granger, As well as Neville Longbottom on how they liked his Featured Drawings the Magazine usually hand around 10-15 pages. Each page containing 4 Drawings and 2 Ratings. On Halloween Night Aurora asked him if he was interested in Duelling. He responded with a Yes believing Aurora was going to say she had a crush on him, Instead Aurora explained an entire plan to create a Duelling Club. August said it was 'A great Idea' and Aurora preceded to create 'The Dominion' making her and August leaders of the club.

### 6th year

August still continued to Publish *The Drawings of a Master* alone as well as participate in 'The Dominion' sessions. He frequently drew Duels between members or Historical Duels. Although most of his drawings being exaggerated August's drawings had a rave review and he became popular.