Damocles was a potioneer who invented the Wolfsbane Potion. This achievement is likely the reason he was awarded an Order of Merlin.
While at Hogwarts, Damocles was a favourite student of Horace Slughorn, who remarked that he was an "outstanding" wizard. He may have been a member of the Slug Club.
Damocles had a nephew, Marcus Belby, who stated that his uncle and father did not get along. As such, Damocles had little contact with his relatives, and was not very well known to his nephew Marcus.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)