Lord Salazar, the eldest son of the Duke of Slytherin, is one of those rare members of Society who manages to be both highly fashionable and likeable while being something of a quiet recluse. A great student of the Sciences, it is speculated that he may one day put forward strong influence in Parliament. While an attractive mark in the marriage mark, with a large fortune and future dukedom to raise his chances, many find his dark and severe looks intimidating and he’s done quite well staying single through many seasons. 

Colonel Alden, the younger son of an Earl, might seem an odd companion for Lord Salazar, but the two forged a strong friendship in their youth before Garrett was bought a commission in the Royal Military. He found military service suited him and distinguished himself numerous times in the fight against Napoleon, and indeed always seemed more comfortable in command than at home among Society. While his honours and private fortune might make him a highly eligible bachelor, he mostly scorns Society, preferring the countryside when at home, where he can roam and hunt and is only rarely forced into dancing. 

             ❝ I can’t get the hang of this, ❞ she muttered with somewhat of a frown, lowering the book onto the table a bit more harshly than the book deserved. It had never done her wrong, really---she was just frustrated. No matter how she stirred, or how she tapped her wand to the edge of the cauldron, the contents simply wouldn’t turn a pretty blue. No, this potion was ridiculously stubborn, and decided to stay a murky brown. ❝ What are we going to do, Ro---please tell me you have a solution. ❞ Robyn was brilliant---she must be able to figure out what Heidi did wrong.