Artemeus Lestrange

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Artemeus Zigmund Lestrange, a Pure-blood wizard, was born on the 3rd of January 1974 in Britain, as one of the two sons of Zachary Lestrange. Despite carrying the legally acquired family name, Artemeus and his brother Amaury were stolen from unknown wizarding families as children and brought to the Lestrange manor. There, they were raised by house-elves and nurses obedient to the family's wishes. Due to their young age at the time, Artemeus barely remembers his father, who was said to be occupied with important duties at the ministry. However, he believes himself to be Zachary's actual son and the older brother to Amaury. Although their mother's death from illness has been speculated, the brothers sincerely believe that they carry the untainted blood of the Lestrange family.

He was sorted into the Slytherin House after his admittance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1986, just like his brother.

## Biography

#### New years eve (1974 - 1986)

New Year's eve had passed, however Zachary had felt no need to celebrate. He was in London and had just got an owl that would give him a new point of view. He was tipped by an anonymous source informing him a criminal wizard was planning an attack on the Picadilly circus four nights later. Zachary felt something snap inside of him: a particular fear he'd never felt before, telling him that this time things could end up bad for him. Three nights later on January 3rd, Zachary struck for the first time. He had brooded all night on this plan; a new perspective he'd never thought through before. He snuck into St Mungo's hospital that night, browsing the records of newborn kids. Artemeus seemed to be the ideal fit: the son of a mother that had passed while giving birth. He took the kid as quickly as the wind. Artemeus fulfilled Zachary's most important wish at a significant early age. In a storm of rage, he had shattered mirrors, cups, and windows. He was barely six when he exploded at the nurse who had broken one of his precious possessions.

### Another loner

Artemeus later that year would be given a brother, not to solve his loneliness but to provide the patron Zachary himself with a 'backup' inheritor. The two siblings were connected not through blood, but by the situation they shared. They grew up in a closed environment, with a lot of restrictions imposed by the nurses. As Artemeus grew older, he began contradicting the nurse's strict rules. He always was a violent kid solving every issue that faced him with anger, even from a very young age. The nurses called him a hopeless case. In contrast to his brother, Artemeus found ways to sneak out of the manor and visit town. That's when he learned that people there differed a lot from him. In the way, they spoke, thought, and looked. His arrogance grew proportionate whit his visits and he enjoyed a smoke from time to time. In the manor he got himself occupied with slightly darker matters than he was taught. He developed to some degree an obsession with dark runes and the dark arts in general. However, he filled the rest of his schedule up with other activities such as quidditch and workouts to enhance his endurance and muscles.

### First years at Hogwarts (1986 - Present)

In 1986, Artemeus eagerly packed his school supplies and awaited his letter to Hogwarts. Throughout his early years at the school, he excelled in his studies and stood out for his intelligence and wit. Compared to his brother Amaury, Artemeus was relatively extroverted and established himself as a charming and charismatic student. Artemeus's interests began to take a darker turn. He and his brother were often seen practicing in the library, and they used their family name to gain an advantage whenever they could. Amaury and Artemeus started to find their amusements by annoying and ordering around first years. The two got into trouble more often than not, and spent many hours in detention.

As Artemeus spent more time in the libraries between classes, he was fascinated by the forbidden spells and the power they held, and he spent countless hours in the library studying ancient tomes of magic. Artemeus' ambitions began to take hold. He became more focused on his studies, spending long hours in the library and practicing spells on his own. He also became more interested in the dark arts, and he and his brother Amaury could often be found deep in conversation about the power that could be gained from exploring these forbidden spells. Despite his growing obsession with power, Artemeus never lost sight of his ultimate goal. The two could be found often duelling outside and around the castle. He wanted to prove himself as the greatest wizard of his time.

## Characteristics

Artemeus is an exceptionally clever wizard amongst the student population at Hogwarts. His smarts seem like his only redeemable characteristic as he is a pretentious young man that hides behind a computed and fake demeanour. At first sight he seems like a pleasant person but he quickly exposes his true colours when judging a person's qualities. Even though he carries his family name proudly, he does not care much about others blood-status, but much more about how they present themselves to him. Behind this initial so-called mask a cold and nonchalant  boy awaits. Artemeus is slightly more extroverted than his brother, and is known amongst his housemates for his quick wit and sharp tongue. Artemeus only seems to care about his performance at school and about his loyal friends; if he likes someone enough, he can be truly caring. He is fiercely loyal to his friends and will do anything to protect their reputation and honour. Moreover, Artemeus is very protective of his younger brother Amaury, who he spends most of his time with.

## Physical appearance

Artemeus is a relatively tall, slightly muscular young man with a chiseled jawline, striking blue eyes, and dark brown hair that he tries to keep neat and styled. His hair often has a mind of its own so it is notable that he tries to flatten it down and uses hair products to tame it. Occasionally it will not be able to stay in place and he can be seen hiding it with a hat of some sort. Another prominent feature on Artemeus' face are his bushy eyebrows that emit an intense look to his exterior. Nonetheless, he has been described as having a handsome appearance, with a solemn and stylish demeanour. When one were to take a closer look at his eyes, a certain emptiness prevails in it. Artemeus is always impeccably dressed in his robes or his sophisticated suits, although he might secretly prefer casual wear.

## Relationships

* Amaury Lestrange
* Leila Bennett: Artemeus met a fellow student named Leila, whom he spent more time with as the years went on. Although at first her exceptionally kind nature intrigued him, they did not speak much to each other after the sorting had happened, as she was sorted into Gryffindor house. In third year, he had developed a liking towards her, even though he could not place exactly why and how. However, as Artemeus' interests began to take a darker turn, Leila did not seem to like this side of him and they eventually had a falling out. They did not speak for the remainder of the year.

## Possessions

* 'Pact' ring: Artemeus wears an antique silver ring around his ring finger, in the ring a symbol is engraved, the shape of a raven, the Lestrange's family emblem. The eye of the raven is coloured red by the blood of his brother Amaury, when the brothers swore to eachother that they will always to always look out and protect one another.