Eben Polmear

## Ebenezer Leopold Polmear

**Professor Ebenezer Leopold Polmear**, O.M. (Third Class), (b. 9 March), professionally shortened to **Eben Polmear**, is a half-blood wizard of the Polmear family, a former Hufflepuff student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and a once famous Seer who authored many books on Divination and his experiences with his field of magic. He is the great-great-great grandson of Wikolia Polmear, an American witch who passed down the Inner Eye she possessed.

## Personality and traits

"*I know what you're thinking. Professor Polmear, will you sign my book? Professor Polmear, can you tell me a prophecy? The answer is no. I cannot. Because this class... is all about you. Not me, the internationally famous wizard. In fact, I'd say, when I was your age, I was just as much of a nobody as you all are now... but now look at me. Five published books, an Order of Merlin, the finest crystal balls to offer... but it's not all about material gain. It's essential that in my lessons, you keep a clear mind. You may not always see me walking around the castle. Descending too often into the hustle and bustle of the main school, you see, clouds my Inner Eye. My gift. My experience with Divination comes from a clear grip on all six of my senses: sound, smell, taste, touch, sight... and style.*"
— Polmear displaying his arrogance and flamboyance as he talks to his students

## Possessions

* **Wand**:
* **Crystal balls**:
* **Tarot cards**:

## Relationships

### Cauldwell family

"*It's always a pleasure to meet another Cauldwell... a family with a true respect for the Inner Eye... Catriona was a particular favourite of mine...*"
— Eben to Ember Cauldwell
That was not to say, of course, that Polmear had good relationships with all of the Cauldwell family; like her mother, Ivory was a sceptic, but elected to take Divination after her friends convinced her it would be fun. She quickly discovered that the lesson was, in no shape or form, suited to her tastes, and she was reasonably offended whenever Polmear attempted to address her with elaborate mimes and exaggerated mouthing. She also never felt inclined to agree nor believe any of Polmear's predictions, especially his death omens which came in grand and excessive quantities. Ivory put up with the lesson for one whole year until the beginning of her fourth year, when Polmear told her he was woefully disappointed in her lack of Inner Eye. This caused Ivory to finally snap; she knocked a crystal ball over, declared that Divination was an imprecise branch of magic, and stormed out. After this Ivory dropped the subject and chose to take Ancient Runes instead. This greatly annoyed Polmear, as he had been hoping to win her over as easily as he had done Ember. The two were not seen talking again after this, presumably because Polmear did not like to associate with those who had no interest in his subject.

### Hogwarts staff

**Laurel Mayumi**: "*Eben, you must face facts! You're a one-hit wonder, a fatuous fool, and a flamboyant drunk!*"
**Eben**: "*Ah, well, tell me, Laurel, would a one-hit wonder ever be bestowed the honour of an Order of—*"
**Edna Quincey**: "*Oh, for Merlin's sake, nobody cares for your Order of Merlin!*"
— An animated fight in the Hogwarts staffroom

### Daya Devdhar

"*He says I've got all the makings of a true Seer. I saw loads of stuff...*"
— Daya on Professor Polmear

### Don Roberto Constance

"*You're a fine talent, Roberto. You would make a fine Seer.*"
— Polmear to Don Roberto

### Leo Jordan-Potter

"*I do not consider myself religious, but every now and then, a child comes along who makes me believe in the existence of Satan.*"
— Eben expresses his worries about Leo to his father

## Etymology

In Hebrew the meaning of the name **Ebenezer** is *"rock or stone of help".* The Old Testament Samuel gave the name Ebenezer to a stone set up in recognition of God's assistance in defeating the Philistines. It is also the name of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' novel *A Christmas Carol.* The name is sometimes abbreviated as Eben.

**Leopold** is an originally Germanic name composed of two stems, common to Germanic names. The first part is related to the Latin word leo, meaning *"lion".* The second part is of Germanic origin and means *"brave"*, combining overall to mean *"brave people"*.

The surname **Polmear** comes from the great pool or pit. There is Polmear Cove in Zennor.

## Notes

* According to Eben himself, he is not religious.