SO THE STORY GOES...
EARLY LIFE
The only (living) child of the Podmoresâhis father, the Head of the International Magical Trading Standards Body, and his mother, the owner of a number vintage fashion stores across the country.Â
1979
During spring break, he went to visit family in Italy and found a secret, magical tunnel beneath an old Muggle church. After a weakness payment, Sturgis was given part of map to an unspecified location.
In the summer, Sturgis and Anita went on a student study program in Latin America where things went very bad. They thought the map lead to somewhere in Chile, so they began adventuringâonly to meet some unsavory people seeking treasure. The group had Death Eater connections and believed Sturgis and Anita knew information about said treasures (they didnât), so they abducted the pair and tried to force out information.
After weeks of dragging them across the country, it became clear Sturgis and Anita would not be helpful and the group decided to clean up their mess. Anitaâs Borgin roots spared their lives, but it came at a priceâAnita took all Sturgisâs memories from the incident, and the group of people abandoned them.
Sturgis struggled for months with the memory loss, noticing more gaps in his recollection and frequent bouts of forgetfulness. He also cut ties with his parents as they struggled with supporting Sturgis. Basically, was very depressed and it was all around not a great time.
But, after pursuing therapy in December, he began to feel more in control of his life. His relationships started to improve and he began feeling optimistic again as the months passed.
1980
Sturgisâs longtime boyfriend and lowkey love of his life, Danny, vanished in March. As time passed, Sturgis came to terms with the fact Danny was likely dead, and he began isolating himself from friends, stuck in grief. He also began abusing alcohol and drugs as a means to cope.
Sturgis permanently moved to Egypt after graduation, where he completed curse-breaker training. He had limited interaction over the summer with friends and family.
Hours prior to the borders closing in Egypt, Sturgis was able to secure safe passage for he and Elizabeth Dayal to Italy, where he also maintains citizenship. With help from the McKinnons, the pair finally arrived home to the U.K. mere days before the Statute fell.Â
His job as a curse-breaker is on hold for the time being, until things calm down in the U.K., which has caused Sturgis great stress. He temporarily moved into Marleneâs Banchory cottage.Â
When Fiendfyre Fitness was attacked by Death Eaters in November, Sturgis rushed to the scene. With the help of Anita Shah, they mended a burst pipe and extinguished flames.Â
On Dannyâs birthday, Sturgis attempted to take his life. He survived, thanks to Esmeralda Macnair, who eventually offered him refuge in December. He accepted the offer, having difficulty maintaining sobriety since exiting St. Mungoâs.Â
1981
In January, Sturgis moved out of Macnair Manor and into a suite at the Copse on Wiggentree Way in London. He also began work as a freelance curse-breaker, specializing in protective home wards and security.Â
KISS & TELL
1974
19 - 31 January / Marlene McKinnon / committed relationship
1978
March - April / Daphne Davenport / casually dated
Summer 1978 / Briar Pritchard / friends with benefits
31 December / Danny Geist / one night stand
1979
26 January - 8 February / Danny Geist / âfriendsâ with benefits
8 February - 30 March, 1980 / Danny Geist / committed relationship
1980
21 August / Marlene McKinnon / one night stand
2 September - December / Elizabeth Dayal / friends with benefits
3 November - December / Marlene McKinnon / friends with benefits















