Avery I

"Lestrange, I want that essay on my desk by tomorrow or it's detention. Same goes for you, Avery."

- Horace Slughorn to Avery.

Avery (born c. 1926) was a wizard who attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was sorted into Slytherin. He was a member of Tom Riddle's gang when they attended Hogwarts, and was a member of the Slug Club.

Early life
Avery attended Hogwarts at the same time as Tom Riddle, and was sorted into Slytherin house. He became a member of Riddle's gang, and was a favourite student of Horace Slughorn. Avery was present at the same Slug Club meeting in 1944 or 1945 as Tom Riddle and was reprimanded by the Potions Master for failing to hand in a particular essay. After Hogwarts Avery became one of the first Death Eaters.

Later Life
Avery likely faught in many battles during the First Wizarding War. It's unknown if he was killed, imprisoned, or escaped capture after his master's downfall. If he was still alive he may have also faught in many battles during the Second Wizarding War, including the Battle of Hogwarts, however he likely would've been killed or sent to Azkaban after the battle assuming he wasn't already dead.

Etymology
Avery is an English surname derived from an Old French version of the name Alfred. The meaning of the name is derived from the Old English words aelf, meaning elf, and raed, meaning counsel.

Behind the scenes

 * Avery was portrayed by Humphrey Bartosik in the film adaption of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)

Notes and references
Эйвери старший Avery (époque de Tom Jedusor) Avery (Era Riddle'a)