Dancing with the Devil

ALEXANDER CRABBE.

19, Pureblood. Slytherin alumnus.

Current occupation: Potioneer

Affiliation: Death Eaters

Faceclaim: Luke Pasqualino

BIOGRAPHY:

Like many pure-blood young boys, Alexander was brought up to believe that he was better than most people in the world and that pure was best. He was blessed with riches, given everything he wanted and traveled the world with his mother. His father worked a lot, though, Xander wasn’t sure what exactly he did for a living but, as he grew up, it became apparent that it wasn’t a simple Ministry job.

They lived off the wealth of the family name and it was always known the Xander would eventually attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. What came as a surprise was the face he was sorted into Ravenclaw. Xander had always thought that Slytherin was the place for him but the Hat assured him that Ravenclaw would suit him better. And, as the years went by, he could see that it was Ravenclaw that suited him. He would spend more time alone, reading than terrorizing first years and as the years went by the prejudice that had been ingrained into him seemed to lighten. It wasn’t as clear to him why muggle-borns were filthy or why half-blood were muggle sympathizers.

Rather than dwelling on the fact he was becoming more and more friendly with those his parents hated, Xander focused on his potions work. He developed old brews and created his own whilst hidden away in the depths of Hogwarts. It was something fun and he had the pleasure of enjoying all on his own. However, when his father learnt about his talent, he wanted to use it for gain and quickly came up with a scheme to ensure Xander would follow in his father’s footsteps.

Though he had had an interest in Dark Arts as a boy, that interest had faded slightly so when Mr Crabbe offered Xander a chance to become a Dark wizard and work for the Dark Lord, he was hesitant. It took Xander a while to find the thrill for making Dark potions but, eventually, it amused him to think about what his potions might be used for. In his final year, Xander passed his NEWTs and quickly took the Dark Mark on leaving Hogwarts. Now, he supplies potions for Dark use as well as being an interrogator for the Dark Lord. Hopefully, his conscience won’t get the better of him.

TRAITS:

+ Creative, Bold, Straight-talking - Sly, Suspicious, Uncomfortable