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The First War: Fancast & characters

Main characters

Buffy Anne Summers

Sarah Michelle Gellar

10 January (1981), Capricorn

1977-1978, Gryffindor

Yew & Blackthorn, 10", hair from a werewolf

Muggle-born, The Slayer

Trivia

Dimensional time-traveller

Career, post Hogwarts: Medi-witch at St. Mungo’s Hospital

Family

Bonded soulmate to Remus Lupin
Parents: Joyce & Hank Summers
Godmother to Harry Potter

Affiliations

Hogwarts, Gryffindor Quidditch Team: Reserve Chaser
Order of the Phoenix
The Powers that Be
The Watcher’s Council
Sunnydale dimension

The death of Angel made Buffy escape from Sunnydale, to LA, hoping to gain some peace in her life. That was not to be, however, as she soon was sucked into a portal that placed her decades in the past, in another dimension. Slowly healing from the trauma of her past, she finds a new home in a world where magic is as natural as breathing. But darkness never rests, and as Voldemort rises, Buffy will need all her skills, as a Slayer and Witch both, to survive and protect her friends. Is she ready for the challenge?

Quotes

“The hardest thing in this world is to live in it”

Remus John Lupin

Sam Heughan

10 March 1960, Pisces

1971-1978, Gryffindor

Cypress, 10¼", unicorn hair

Half-blood, Lycanthrope

Trivia

Werewolf, bitten by Fenrir Greyback as a child. Nicknamed “Moony.” Expert at handling Dark Creatures.

Career, post Hogwarts: Various odd jobs, author, library assistant

Family

Bonded soulmate to Buffy Summers
Parents: Lyall Lupin & Hope Howell

Affiliations

Hogwarts, Gryffindor Prefect
The Marauders
Order of the Phoenix
Fenrir Greyback’s pack
Ministry of Magic: Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, Beast division – Werewolf Registry

Biography

Remus Lupin started his seventh year, thinking it would be just like every other, with general mayhem, expeditions and homework. He certainly did not expect to fall in love with a Slayer from another dimension, and have that love returned. Of course, life is not a dance on roses, and when the war comes, he is painfully reminded of this fact. Can Buffy’s support help him through the difficulties he must face?

Quotes

“The heart has its reasons that reason know nothing of”

Lily Marie Evans

Karen Gillan

30 January 1960, Aquarius

1971-1978, Gryffindor

Willow, 10¼", phoenix feather

Muggle-born

Trivia

Charms specialist, Potions prodigy

Career, post Hogwarts: Unspeakable at the Department of Mysteries, Ministry of Magic

Family

Husband: James Potter, from 1978
Son: Harry Potter, born 1980
Parents: Marigold and David Evans
Sister: Petunia Evans (Dursley)

Affiliations

Hogwarts, Head Girl, the Slug Club
Order of the Phoenix

Biography

Entering her seventh year at Hogwarts as Head Girl, Lily Evans didn’t know her life was about to change.

Quotes

“Love is stronger than death”

James Henry Potter

Aidan Turner

27 March 1960, Aries

1971-1978, Gryffindor

Mahogany, 11", dragon heartstring

Pure-blood

Trivia

Transfiguration expert, Stag Animagus (unregistered). Nicknamed “Prongs.”

Career, post Hogwarts: Auror at the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Ministry of Magic

Family

Wife: Lily Evans, from 1978
Son: Harry Potter, born 1980
Parents: Fleamont & Euphemia Potter

Affiliations

Hogwarts, Head Boy, Gryffindor Chaser and Quidditch Captain
The Marauders
Order of the Phoenix

Biography

James Potter was the unspoken leader of the Marauders, and also insanely in love with one Lily Evans, a muggle-born witch who never gave him a second glance. That all changed, when they entered their seventh year. James finally grew up, and Lily began to return his feelings. Destiny waits for no one, and the two became the couple that was always meant to be, even as they find themselves standing against Voldemort.

Quotes

“It’s the choices we make that define who we are”

Sirius Orion Black

Ben Barnes

3 November 1959, Scorpio

1971-1978, Gryffindor

Spruce & red oak, 12", dragon heartstring

Pure-blood

Trivia

Excellent enchanter, Black dog Animagus (unregistered). Nicknamed “Padfoot.”

Career, post Hogwarts: Auror at the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Ministry of Magic

Family

Girlfriend/fiancée: Mandy Walker
Parents: Orion & Walburga Black (estranged)
Brother: Regulus Black
Uncle: Alphard Black
Cousins: Bellatrix Lestrange, Andromeda Black, Narcissa Malfoy
Godfather to Harry Potter

Affiliations

Hogwarts, Quidditch commentator
The Marauders
Order of the Phoenix
Azkaban prison (inmate from 1981)

Biography

When Sirius Black began his seventh year, nothing turned out the way he expected it to, when Mandy Walker entered his life. The rest, as they say, is history: The heartbreaker everyone thought-would-stay-single-forever fell in love, and for once, Sirius had to be the one chasing after the girl (who proved to be very hard to catch), instead of the other way around. But when the war descends, can he avoid losing himself to doubt?

Quotes

“A faithful friend is a strong defense”

Mandeep "Mandy" Safiya Walker

Aiysha Hart

1 December 1960, Sagittarius

1972-1979, Ravenclaw

Pear & walnut, 9½", phoenix feather

Muggle-born

Trivia

Ancient Runes & Arithmancy aficionado, polyglot (English, French, Spanish, Latin, Greek, Arabic, Gobbledegook)

Career, post Hogwarts: Curse-breaker for Gringotts Wizarding Bank – European branch

Family

Boyfriend/fiancé: Sirius Black
Parents: Matthew & Layla Walker
Sister: Caliana “Kelly” Walker

Affiliations

Hogwarts, Ravenclaw Prefect
Order of the Phoenix
American Muggle World

Biography

Mandy Walker, responsible prefect and studious Ravenclaw. A year beneath the (in)famous Marauders and Sirius Black, whose antics when it comes to women are well known. She, unlike the rest of Hogwarts’ female population is not impressed, nor will she let herself become another notch on his bed-post. However, Sirius’s charms are hard to resist… Can the two willful people make it work or will they be forced apart?

Quotes

“Memories can be sad, but sometimes they can also save you”

Peter Pettigrew

Iwan Rheon

20 June 1960, Gemini

1971-1978, Gryffindor

Chestnut, 9¼", dragon heartstring

Pure-blood

Trivia

Rat Animagus (unregistered). Nicknamed “Wormtail.”

Career, post Hogwarts: Shop assistant at Mystical Records (Samantha’s Muggle/Magical record store)

Family

Girlfriend: Samantha Lowell
Mother: Philomena Pettigrew

Affiliations

Hogwarts
Order of the Phoenix
Voldemort’s Death Eaters

Biography

Peter never felt he fit in with the rest of the popular Marauders, but when seventh year came around, he met Samantha Lowell, a (girl)friend to call his very own. However, soon the feeling of not being appreciated grew, and Peter began to drift, away from his friends, and from Samantha. What happens when his need to prove himself slowly turn him towards a road of seductive – but lonely – darkness?

Quotes

“Every moment is a chance to turn things around”

Samantha Lowell

Romola Garai

16 July 1960, Cancer

1971-1978, Hufflepuff

Poplar, 9¾", unicorn hair

Half-blood

Trivia

Australian mother, Muggle grandfather

Career, post Hogwarts: Private business owner and manager of Mystical Records (a magical/muggle record store)

Family

Boyfriend: Peter Pettigrew
Parents: Samuel & Sylvia Lowell
Siblings: William & Melanie Lowell

Affiliations

Hogwarts
Order of the Phoenix

Biography

Samantha Lowell has never had any real friends, despite her being a Hufflepuff, where loyalty and friendship are regarded as the most important trait. Instead, she became the target of bullies and she began to shy away from everyone. However, a meeting with Peter Pettigrew changed everything, and lead Samantha to disover the meaning of friendship. But will her happiness last even when the war takes hold?

Quotes

“Forgiveness is love in its most noble form”

Supporting characters

Severus Snape

Sam Riley

9 January 1960, Capricorn

1971-1978, Slytherin

Half-blood

Trivia

Potions Master, spell creator. Calls himself “The Half-Blood Prince.”

Career, post Hogwarts: Potions professor at Hogwarts

Family

Parents: Tobias Snape & Eileen Prince

Affiliations

Hogwarts, Slytherin prefect
Voldemort’s Death Eaters
Order of the Phoenix

Joins Voldemort’s Death Eaters after graduation, but switches sides when the Dark Lord decides to target Lily Evans, his estranged best friend. Helps Dorcas Meadowes infiltrate the Death Eaters and enters into a sexual relationship with her. Even he doesn’t know if his feelings are romantic or not.

Regulus Arcturus Black

Aneurin Barnard

21 August 1961, Leo

1972-1979, Ravenclaw

Pure-blood

Trivia

Well-read and highly knowledgeable about obscure and highly advanced dark magic

Family

Parents: Orion & Walburga Black
Brother: Sirius Black
Uncle: Alphard Black
Cousins: Bellatrix Lestrange, Andromeda Black, Narcissa Malfoy

Affiliations

Hogwarts, Slytherin Seeker
Voldemort’s Death Eaters

Buys into his family’s pure-blood propagande, helped by the fact that Sirius ran away, putting more pressure on Regulus to be the perfect Black son. Joins Voldemort’s Death Eaters but slowly realises he may be in over his head…