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'''Abraxas Malfoy''' (fl. 1954-1968) was a [[pure-blood]] wizard, father of [[Lucius Malfoy]], grandfather of [[Draco Malfoy]] and great-grandfather of [[Scorpius Malfoy]]. He was related by marriage to the [[House of Black|Blacks]], through his daughter-in-law Narcissa, and, more distantly, to the [[Lestrange family|Lestranges]].
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}}'''Abraxas Malfoy''' (fl. [[1954]]-[[1968]]) was a [[pure-blood]] [[Wizardkind|wizard]], father of [[Lucius Malfoy]], grandfather of [[Draco Malfoy]] and great-grandfather of [[Scorpius Malfoy]]. He was related by marriage to the [[House of Black|Blacks]], through his daughter-in-law [[Narcissa Malfoy|Narcissa]], and, more distantly, to the [[Lestrange family|Lestranges]].
   
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
{{dialogue a-b|Draco|Sir, I think you knew my grandfather, Abraxas Malfoy?|Slughorn|Yes. I was sorry to hear he had died, although of course it wasn't unexpected, dragon pox at his age...|[[Draco Malfoy]] seeking favour from [[Horace Slughorn]]|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
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{{dialogue a-b|Draco Malfoy |Sir, I think you knew my grandfather, Abraxas Malfoy?|Horace Slughorn|Yes. I was sorry to hear he had died, although of course it wasn't unexpected, dragon pox at his age...|[[Draco Malfoy]] seeking favour from Horace Slughorn|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}In his youth, Abraxas attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] and was [[Sorting ceremony|sorted]] into [[Slytherin]] house.<ref name="PS5" /><ref name="COS9" />
   
Abraxas had at least one child, [[Lucius Malfoy]], who was born in [[1950s|1954]];<ref name="OP15">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 15 (''The Hogwarts High Inquisitor'')</ref> the fate of Lucius's mother, Abraxas's wife, is currently unknown. Abraxas apparently knew [[Horace Slughorn]], according to his grandson [[Draco Malfoy|Draco]] and Slughorn himself.<ref name="HBP9">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 9 (''The Half-Blood Prince'')</ref>
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Abraxas had at least one child, [[Lucius Malfoy]], who was born in late [[1953]] or [[1954]];<ref name="OP15">{{OOTP|B|15}}</ref> the fate of Lucius's mother, Abraxas's wife, is currently unknown. Abraxas apparently knew [[Horace Slughorn]], according to his grandson [[Draco Malfoy|Draco]] and Slughorn himself.<ref name="HBP9">{{HBP|B|9}}</ref>
   
Abraxas Malfoy was widely believed to have been part of the shady plot that, in [[1960s|1968]], forced [[Minister for Magic]] [[Nobby Leach]] (the first [[Muggle-born]] ever to have held the office) to leave his post prematurely. Nothing was, however, conclusively proven against Malfoy.<ref name="pottermore">''[[Pottermore]]'' - [http://www.pottermore.com/en/book2/chapter4/moment3/the-malfoy-family New from J.K. Rowling: "The Malfoy Family"]</ref>
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Abraxas Malfoy was widely believed to have been part of the shady plot that, in [[1968]], forced [[Minister for Magic]] [[Nobby Leach]] (the first [[Muggle-born]] ever to have held the office) to leave his post prematurely. Nothing was, however, conclusively proven against Malfoy.<ref name="pottermore">{{WW|the-malfoy-family}}</ref>
   
Abraxas died of a case of [[dragon pox]], a relatively common malady of the elderly, some time before September [[1996]]. [[Horace Slughorn]] knew him at one time and was sorry to hear that he had passed away, as he informed Abraxas's grandson [[Draco Malfoy|Draco]].<ref name="HBP9"/> Abraxas may also have been a well-respected wizard, as Draco attempted to use his name to charm Slughorn into letting Draco into the Slug club, because Slughorn was impressed with heritage. However, perhaps due to Lucius's renewed criminal records, the name was not good enough to earn Slughorn's favour.
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Abraxas [[Death|died]] of a case of [[Dragon Pox]], a relatively common malady of the elderly, some time before September [[1996]]. [[Horace Slughorn]] knew him at one time and was sorry to hear that he had passed away, as he informed Abraxas's grandson [[Draco Malfoy|Draco]].<ref name="HBP9"/> Abraxas may also have been a well-respected wizard, as Draco attempted to use his name to charm Slughorn into letting Draco into the [[Slug Club]], because Slughorn was impressed with heritage. However, perhaps due to Lucius's renewed criminal records, the name was not good enough to earn Slughorn's favour.
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
The word ''[[Wikipedia:Abraxas|Abraxas]]'' was engraved on stones that were considered amulets in the Ancient Roman-Greco world. They often had figures carved on them as well that resembled [[basilisk]]s or [[chimaera]]s. The name may be related to the word ''abracadabra'', which is notable as this may also be the root of the [[Killing Curse]] incantation ''"Avada Kedavra"''. The name Abraxas is also mentioned in Gnostic texts, and in Ancient Egyptian mythology as a god or demon.
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The word ''[[Wikipedia:Abraxas|Abraxas]]'' was engraved on stones that were considered amulets in the Ancient Roman-Greco world. They often had figures carved on them as well that resembled [[basilisk]]s or [[chimaera]]s. The name may be related to the word ''abracadabra'', which is notable as this may also be the root of the [[Killing Curse]] incantation ''"Avada Kedavra"''. The name Abraxas is also mentioned in Gnostic texts, and in Ancient Egyptian mythology as a god or [[demon]].
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
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* It's possible that as since Draco used his name to get Slughorn's attention Abraxas was a member of the [[Slug Club]], though this is unconfirmed.
*In [[1992]], [[Harry Potter]], speaking about [[Draco Malfoy]], said, ''"Look at his family... The whole lot of them have been in Slytherin, he's always boasting about it"''.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', Ch. 9</ref> This indicates that Abraxas was most likely a [[Slytherin]] when he attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], though it cannot be confirmed.
 
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* Interestingly his plot to remove Nobby Leach from the Ministry happened approximately two years before the [[First Wizarding War]] began. It's unknown if the two events are connected however, though the [[Death Eaters]] would have nonetheless benefited from Leach's removal.
   
 
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Abraxas Malfoy (fl. 1954-1968) was a pure-blood wizard, father of Lucius Malfoy, grandfather of Draco Malfoy and great-grandfather of Scorpius Malfoy. He was related by marriage to the Blacks, through his daughter-in-law Narcissa, and, more distantly, to the Lestranges.

Biography

Draco Malfoy : "Sir, I think you knew my grandfather, Abraxas Malfoy?"
Horace Slughorn: "Yes. I was sorry to hear he had died, although of course it wasn't unexpected, dragon pox at his age..."
Draco Malfoy seeking favour from Horace Slughorn[src]

In his youth, Abraxas attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was sorted into Slytherin house.[2][3]

Abraxas had at least one child, Lucius Malfoy, who was born in late 1953 or 1954;[4] the fate of Lucius's mother, Abraxas's wife, is currently unknown. Abraxas apparently knew Horace Slughorn, according to his grandson Draco and Slughorn himself.[5]

Abraxas Malfoy was widely believed to have been part of the shady plot that, in 1968, forced Minister for Magic Nobby Leach (the first Muggle-born ever to have held the office) to leave his post prematurely. Nothing was, however, conclusively proven against Malfoy.[6]

Abraxas died of a case of Dragon Pox, a relatively common malady of the elderly, some time before September 1996. Horace Slughorn knew him at one time and was sorry to hear that he had passed away, as he informed Abraxas's grandson Draco.[5] Abraxas may also have been a well-respected wizard, as Draco attempted to use his name to charm Slughorn into letting Draco into the Slug Club, because Slughorn was impressed with heritage. However, perhaps due to Lucius's renewed criminal records, the name was not good enough to earn Slughorn's favour.

Etymology

The word Abraxas was engraved on stones that were considered amulets in the Ancient Roman-Greco world. They often had figures carved on them as well that resembled basilisks or chimaeras. The name may be related to the word abracadabra, which is notable as this may also be the root of the Killing Curse incantation "Avada Kedavra". The name Abraxas is also mentioned in Gnostic texts, and in Ancient Egyptian mythology as a god or demon.

Behind the scenes

  • It's possible that as since Draco used his name to get Slughorn's attention Abraxas was a member of the Slug Club, though this is unconfirmed.
  • Interestingly his plot to remove Nobby Leach from the Ministry happened approximately two years before the First Wizarding War began. It's unknown if the two events are connected however, though the Death Eaters would have nonetheless benefited from Leach's removal.

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. He most likely had already left Hogwarts when his son was born.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 5 (Diagon Alley) - "I know I’ll be in Slytherin, all our family have been -" Draco Malfoy in 1991. While it is unknown as to whether Draco was literally referring to every single Malfoy (see Talk:Malfoy Family#All Malfoys=Slytherin?), it is likely that he would know the sorting for his immediate family including his grandfather.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 9 (The Writing on the Wall) - "“Look at his family,” said Harry, closing his books, too. “The whole lot of them have been in Slytherin; he’s always boasting about it.”" Harry Potter speaking of Draco Malfoy in 1992.
  4. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 15 (The Hogwarts High Inquisitor)
  5. 5.0 5.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 9 (The Half-Blood Prince)
  6. Writing by J. K. Rowling: "The Malfoy Family" at Wizarding World