Leonidas Emris

> *"I just think I look good in red. Imagine if I were in Ravenclaw,"*
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 *- Leon, when asked about his house*

**Leonidas "Leon" Emris** is a first-year student Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Class of 2033). He was sorted into the Gryffindor house.

## Appearance

**First Year (Current)**

Leon is of average height at around 4"9, with a tall father and a short mother. He has curly dark brown hair and dark brown eyes, his skin rather tan from days out in the Greek sun. Although he as been in England for roughly a year, he tries to spend as much time outside as possible, even with the dreary weather.

## Personality

Leon is a mellow child, due to spending most of his childhood around his grandparents and not having interacted much with children his age. Leon gets very passionate about the things he is interested. Growing up as a spoiled only child, he is stubborn to get his way and reluctant to admit when he is wrong, though he accepts when someone has bested him. He is fiercely competitive, very flashy (as much as an eleven year old can be, anyway), and prefers to blow down a door rather than unlocking it safely.

Leon is trusting and hasn't grasped the concept of his privilege, and might appear condescending to some. He could stand to learn a bit of tact, and his relaxed childhood gave him a more open personality. Leon has a keen interest in Transfiguration, Potions, and Charms. He can often be found reading by the black lake during the warmer moments or curled up in an armchair by the Gryffindor common room. His leather book-bag is ever present, usually filled with his notebook and matcha kit-kats, his favorite snack. If someone asks nicely, he may be convinced to share.

## Backstory

#### Pre-Hogwarts

When his grandfather passed away a year before he received his letter, Leon moved to England where his parents have been staying for the past few months. They had plans on settling for a little longer, his father's fascination towards Ollivander's work prompting him to stay. His wand was custom made by his father, combining both his heritage. His mother picked the wood from the family orchard, and though it resonates well with his magic he has yet to reach its full potential.

**Anaxagoras Emris** was the eldest of three, the family line known for their extravagant balls in the past. They were firmly comfortable, not having to work, but recent lines dating to his grandfather have picked up some trade or the other. In Europe, his father's business dealings have made a name for them in addition to Leon's uncle Damokles running a successful exotic import business with his half-blood wife.

He is a master wandmaker, specializing in experiments with rare and unusual cores. Anaxagoras was always the more free-spirited sibling, balancing the expectation as heir to the Emris line with his interests in magizoology and wandmaking. Affluent in Greece, the family had illustrious careers as inventors, makers, and craftsmen. Anaxagoras went to Durmstrang for his magical education, though notably never finished and continued his education at home. Brilliant in charms, he's always had a keen interest in the family trade. When he was a young adult, Anaxagoras apprenticed under a relatively obscure wandmaker in Bulgaria claiming to have ties to Gregorovitch, though he sincerely doubts its truth. Nevertheless, his mentor shared a love for the rare and the unknown, and after obtaining his mastery he soon left for his travels.

He travelled all over Europe before seeking out Asian wandmakers, wanting a fresh point of view. Through his connections, he managed to secure an apprenticeship at the elusive Asano clan's wandmaking enterprise. He currently resides in England with his wife and longtime partner, Hayami Emris (nee Asano).

**Hayami Emris (nee Asano)** is a Japanese pureblood, with a bright disposition and a free spirit. She excelled at the top of her class in Mahoutokoro, with an aptitude towards herbology and golden robes upon graduation. She subsequently apprenticed her wandmaker father in the family business. Known for their specialized Japanese wands, Hayami handled the care and harvest of their ancient trees. She struggled with her urge to travel and explore and her duty to her family, meeting Leon's father in her youth and falling in love. They eloped shortly after, to the disappointment of Hayami's parents. They've begrudgingly come to accept the union, though at first causing tension, Leon's arrival softened their attitude.

In addition to wands, she enjoys making brooms, and was a chaser during her school years. Sadly, her son doesn't seem to like flying much, though she hopes it is only a childhood phase. The Asano clan excelled in most things, after all. Although a child wasn't ever in her life plans, she loves Leon dearly and oftentimes spoils him. They share a mutual love of chocolate and nature.

She made sure Leon had connections to his heritage, as his early years in Japan made it his native language. Leon spoke both Japanese and English at home, the latter a necessity to prepare him to take over the family business when he's older, if he so chooses. They chose to move to Greece partly due to her wanderlust and to keep Emris Sr. company with his deteriorating health.

## Relationships

* Jace Asher: Leon considers his love for Quidditch rather eccentric. He is the second Gryffindor he's met and considers him a friend.
* Damon Actaeon: Friendly and energetic, Leon likes Damon for being kind in the first potions class that he has participated in.
* Bastien Spencer: The older Gryffindor convinced Leon to partake in "Gryffindor Initiation" and perform essentially chores for him. Leon thinks he's a tad weird, but looks up to him in a mentor sort of way.
* Cassius Cole-Napier: Although the Slytherin was a little stand-offish at first, they quickly got over their differences. Leon appreciates his skill and passion, and considers him a friend.

## Trivia

* Leon carries a leather book-bag everywhere. It is always filled with a blanket, matcha kit-kats, and his favorite notebook
* He likes goes on runs in the morning and likes chilling around the black lake