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{{Quote|Scorpius has a lot going against him, not least that name. However, I think Scorpius would be an improvement on his father, whom misfortune has sobered! |[[J.K. Rowling]] regarding Scorpius's future|Bloomsbury Live Chat}} |
{{Quote|Scorpius has a lot going against him, not least that name. However, I think Scorpius would be an improvement on his father, whom misfortune has sobered! |[[J.K. Rowling]] regarding Scorpius's future|Bloomsbury Live Chat}} |
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− | '''Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy''' (b. [[2006]]) was a [[pure-blood]] wizard and the son of [[Draco Malfoy|Draco]] and [[Astoria Greengrass|Astoria Malfoy]] {{c|née [[Greengrass family|Greengrass]]}}.<ref>[http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/what-happened-next-lovegood-malfoy-potter-weasley-family-revelations-updated-52690/ J.K. Rowling confirms Scorpius' middle name behind the door to the Room of Requirement on her official website]</ref> He attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] from [[2017]] onwards and was a classmate of [[Rose Weasley]] and [[Albus Potter]]. |
+ | '''Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy''' (b. [[2006]]) was a [[pure-blood]] wizard and the son of [[Draco Malfoy|Draco]] and [[Astoria Greengrass|Astoria Malfoy]] {{c|née [[Greengrass family|Greengrass]]}}.<ref>[http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/what-happened-next-lovegood-malfoy-potter-weasley-family-revelations-updated-52690/ J.K. Rowling confirms Scorpius's middle name behind the door to the Room of Requirement on her official website]</ref> He attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] from [[2017]] onwards and was a classmate of [[Rose Weasley]] and [[Albus Potter]]. |
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===Hogwarts years {{Comment|2017-?}}=== |
===Hogwarts years {{Comment|2017-?}}=== |
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[[File:Tumblr_ltzdpmnv611qleyj1o1_r2_250.gif|frame|left|Scorpius with his parents in [[2017]]]] |
[[File:Tumblr_ltzdpmnv611qleyj1o1_r2_250.gif|frame|left|Scorpius with his parents in [[2017]]]] |
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− | In [[2017]], Scorpius was accompanied by his parents to [[King's Cross Station]] to go to his [[first year]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Others in his year included [[Albus Potter]] and [[Rose Weasley]]; Rose was discouraged by her [[Ronald Weasley|father]] from becoming "too friendly" with Scorpius and encouraged to beat him in every test.<ref name="DH" /> |
+ | In [[2017]], Scorpius was accompanied by his parents to [[King's Cross Station]] to go to his [[first year]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Others in his year included [[Albus Potter]] and [[Rose Weasley]]; Rose was discouraged by her [[Ronald Weasley|father]] from becoming "too friendly" with Scorpius and was encouraged to beat him in every test.<ref name="DH" /> |
==Physical appearance== |
==Physical appearance== |
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− | Scorpius has inherited his father [[Draco Malfoy|Draco]]'s physical traits, meaning that he has blond hair, grey eyes, and a pale |
+ | Scorpius has inherited his father [[Draco Malfoy|Draco]]'s physical traits, meaning that he has blond hair, grey eyes, and a pale pointed face. He is noted for looking almost the same as his father did at age eleven. He is said to resemble Draco as much as [[Albus Potter]] resembled [[Harry Potter]].<ref name="DH" /> |
==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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*The word ''Scorpius'' is Latin for "scorpion". Like his father (and to an extension of the [[House of Black|Black family]]), Scorpius was named after a [[Wikipedia:Scorpius|constellation]], carrying on the tradition of giving astronomical names, started by the [[House of Black|family]] of his paternal [[Narcissa Malfoy|grandmother]]. In Western astrology, it is the sign of [[Wikipedia:Scorpio (astrology)|Scorpio]] and is linked in Greek mythology to {{Wplink|Hades}}, god of the underworld, as well as the scorpion that killed the hunter {{Wplink|Orion}}. |
*The word ''Scorpius'' is Latin for "scorpion". Like his father (and to an extension of the [[House of Black|Black family]]), Scorpius was named after a [[Wikipedia:Scorpius|constellation]], carrying on the tradition of giving astronomical names, started by the [[House of Black|family]] of his paternal [[Narcissa Malfoy|grandmother]]. In Western astrology, it is the sign of [[Wikipedia:Scorpio (astrology)|Scorpio]] and is linked in Greek mythology to {{Wplink|Hades}}, god of the underworld, as well as the scorpion that killed the hunter {{Wplink|Orion}}. |
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− | * In Greek mythology, [[Wikipedia:Hyperion (mythology)|Hyperion]] was the 'God of the Sun and Light', the name means 'He who watches from above'. Hyperion was one of the twelve Titans who were eventually overthrown by the Olympians. He was also known for helping to overthrow his father, |
+ | * In Greek mythology, [[Wikipedia:Hyperion (mythology)|Hyperion]] was the 'God of the Sun and Light', the name means 'He who watches from above'. Hyperion was one of the twelve Titans who were eventually overthrown by the Olympians. He was also known for helping to overthrow his father, Uranus. It is also the name of one of the moons of Saturn and of an [[Wikipedia:Hyperion (poem)|unfinished poem]] by {{Wplink|John Keats}}. |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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*Scorpius was portrayed by [[Bertie Gilbert]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''. His face was never shown, and he only appears briefly while being hugged by his [[Astoria Malfoy|mother]]. Bertie Gilbert stated on Twitter that he did film a scene where Scorpius turns around and faces [[Harry Potter|Harry]]. This may appear as a deleted scene on Blu-Ray or the Ultimate Edition. It is not on the DVD. |
*Scorpius was portrayed by [[Bertie Gilbert]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''. His face was never shown, and he only appears briefly while being hugged by his [[Astoria Malfoy|mother]]. Bertie Gilbert stated on Twitter that he did film a scene where Scorpius turns around and faces [[Harry Potter|Harry]]. This may appear as a deleted scene on Blu-Ray or the Ultimate Edition. It is not on the DVD. |
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− | *Scorpius is a fourth cousin |
+ | *Scorpius is a fourth cousin once removed of his classmates [[Rose Weasley]] and [[Albus Potter]], and their siblings, [[Hugo Weasley]], [[James Potter II|James Sirius Potter]], and [[Lily Potter|Lily Luna Potter]], as all of them are descendants of [[Phineas Nigellus Black]].<ref>[[House of Black|Black family tree]]</ref> |
*Scorpius is the second cousin of [[Teddy Lupin]]. |
*Scorpius is the second cousin of [[Teddy Lupin]]. |
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− | **Scorpius was the |
+ | **Scorpius was the last-but-one character introduced in the [[Harry Potter books]]. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
Revision as of 18:09, 31 October 2015
- "Scorpius has a lot going against him, not least that name. However, I think Scorpius would be an improvement on his father, whom misfortune has sobered! "
- — J.K. Rowling regarding Scorpius's future[src]
Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy (b. 2006) was a pure-blood wizard and the son of Draco and Astoria Malfoy (née Greengrass).[2] He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 2017 onwards and was a classmate of Rose Weasley and Albus Potter.
Biography
Early life (2006-2017)
Scorpius was born circa 2006 to Draco Malfoy and Astoria Greengrass. Scorpius was raised in Great Britain and was said to have inherited his father's and grandfather's looks; blonde hair, grey eyes, and a pale pointed face.
Hogwarts years (2017-?)
In 2017, Scorpius was accompanied by his parents to King's Cross Station to go to his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Others in his year included Albus Potter and Rose Weasley; Rose was discouraged by her father from becoming "too friendly" with Scorpius and was encouraged to beat him in every test.[1]
Physical appearance
Scorpius has inherited his father Draco's physical traits, meaning that he has blond hair, grey eyes, and a pale pointed face. He is noted for looking almost the same as his father did at age eleven. He is said to resemble Draco as much as Albus Potter resembled Harry Potter.[1]
Etymology
- The word Scorpius is Latin for "scorpion". Like his father (and to an extension of the Black family), Scorpius was named after a constellation, carrying on the tradition of giving astronomical names, started by the family of his paternal grandmother. In Western astrology, it is the sign of Scorpio and is linked in Greek mythology to Hades, god of the underworld, as well as the scorpion that killed the hunter Orion.
- In Greek mythology, Hyperion was the 'God of the Sun and Light', the name means 'He who watches from above'. Hyperion was one of the twelve Titans who were eventually overthrown by the Olympians. He was also known for helping to overthrow his father, Uranus. It is also the name of one of the moons of Saturn and of an unfinished poem by John Keats.
Behind the scenes
- Scorpius was portrayed by Bertie Gilbert in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. His face was never shown, and he only appears briefly while being hugged by his mother. Bertie Gilbert stated on Twitter that he did film a scene where Scorpius turns around and faces Harry. This may appear as a deleted scene on Blu-Ray or the Ultimate Edition. It is not on the DVD.
- Scorpius is a fourth cousin once removed of his classmates Rose Weasley and Albus Potter, and their siblings, Hugo Weasley, James Sirius Potter, and Lily Luna Potter, as all of them are descendants of Phineas Nigellus Black.[3]
- Scorpius is the second cousin of Teddy Lupin.
- Scorpius was the last-but-one character introduced in the Harry Potter books.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Notes and references
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