Steward was the surname of a Muggle family with some wizarding blood. James Steward was a No-Maj who founded Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry along with his wife Isolt Sayre who was an Irish witch. They had twin daughters. The elder daughter was Martha Steward II, named after James' mother. Martha was a Squib and therefore had no magical powers. The younger daughter, Rionach was a half-blood witch who may have been able to speak parseltongue.[1]
Known members[]
- Martha Steward — mother of James Steward.[1]
- James Steward — co-founder of Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[1]
- Isolt Sayre - co-founder of Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[1]
- Chadwick Boot - adoptive son of James Steward and Isolt Sayre, co-founder of Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and author of Chadwick's Charms.[1]
- Webster Boot - adoptive son of James Steward and Isolt Sayre, co-founder of Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Auror for hire.[1]
- Martha Steward II — Squib daughter of James Steward and Isolt Sayre.[1]
- Rionach Steward - daughter of James Steward and Isolt Sayre and Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[1]
Etymology[]
Steward is the English variation of the Scottish word Stewart. It means "household guardian".[2][3]
Appearances[]
- Pottermore (First appearance)
- Wizarding World
