Larissa Black

**Larissa Black** (17 May, 1877 - 21 January, 1942) was a Scottish half-blood witch, the daughter of Edward Black and Serena Richmond, and the elder sister of Meissa, Diane, and Astraea Black. She attended Hogwarts and was a member of Ravenclaw House. Larissa never married.

## Biography

### Early life

Larissa was a member of a disowned branch of the House of Black. She was the daughter of Edward Black and Serena Richmond, and sister of Meissa, Diane and Astraea. She was born and raised at 10 Slitring Crescent alongside her sisters. Larissa attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1888 to 1895 and was a member of Ravenclaw House.

As a granddaughter of Eduardus Limmette Black, the main Black family refused to acknowledge Larissa and her sisters. The main members of the Black family held low opinions about any descendants of Eduardus Limmette, and as such, Larissa and her family were excluded and hated.

### Death

Larissa never married, despite having been courted for 8 years by Michael Carter. She was the one to break up the relationship. She remained living with her parents even after graduating from Hogwarts. As the inheritor, she remained at 10 Slitring Crescent, with her sister, Diane, till the end of her days. After her father's death, she slowly sank into a depression from which she never recovered, dying in her home.

## Physical appearance

Larissa had the typical looks that graced members of the House of Black. She had pale skin, black hair, and light blue eyes, which she inherited from her mother's family. Unlike the rest of her ancestors who shared a natural stern and authoritative expression, Larissa held an comely one.

## Personality and traits

Larissa was a fairly open-minded woman. She held high regards for Muggles and Muggle-borns. Unlike distant cousins and other distant relatives, she did not believe in blood purity. Due to this, she had many friends in her youth, as she had a friendly nature.

Larissa had a strong relationship with her sisters. She was especially close to Meissa, sharing a two year age difference. Though she did get along with all of her sisters, being fond of Astraea, as the two shared a similar personality and comeliness.

## Relationships

### Family

Larissa loved her family. After making the decision to never marry, she devoted herself to helping her ageing parents. It was Larissa who tended to her mother during her last days, and it was also her who stayed by her side in her last moments. After the passing of her mother, Larissa tended to her father, who became ill after the passing of his wife.

Larissa was always close to her sisters, especially after their mother's passing. She was close to Meissa the most during her youth, but it was Diane, whom Larissa stuck with in her later years. Despite not being as close with Astraea as much as her other sisters, Larissa was always fond of Astraea.

The passing of her father shattered Larissa's mental and physical health. Larissa fell into a depression and her physical appearance mirrored the effect the loss had on her. She passed away within 5 years of her father, never having been recovered from her depression.

Larissa was very fond of only nephew Nicholas Shelby Jnr, only child of Astraea. Having no children of her own and her other sisters having had no children, Astraea's son held a place in Larissa's heart. In fact, Larissa left Nicholas an inheritance and her home in her will.

## Etymology

Larissa is the name of one of Neptune's moons. It is also a name in Greek mythology. Her name upholds the Black family tradition of naming family members after stars, constellations or mythological figures. *Larissa* is derived either from Larissa, a nymph in Greek mythology who was a daughter of Pelasgus, or from the name of the ancient city of Larissa in Greece which meant "citadel".

## Trivia

* Larissa was originally supposed to be the second daughter of Regulus Black II.
* She was originally written as a member of Slytherin House.

## Credits

This is an original character. All rights to this character belong to me (MidgardianofAsgard).