Avery

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Avery Cuthbert 14
Original Name	埃弗里
Species/Race	Wizard; Pure-blood 15
Gender	Male 15
Affiliation	Cuthbert family; Slytherin House; Hogwarts; Regulus Black's circle 14 15 368
Occupation/Role	Hogwarts student; heir of the Cuthbert family; outward-facing spokesman within Regulus Black's circle; later executor overseeing Earth's affairs 95 258 507
Status	Active 531
First Appearance	Chapter 14

Power Progression

Period	Development	Details
First year	Foundational dueling ability	Defeated another first-year at the Slytherin Welcoming Party through a Slowing Charm followed by a precise Disarming Charm. 27
First year, after Christmas	Tickling Charm proficiency	Practiced Rictusempra with Regulus in Charms class and performed it adequately, though without Regulus's exceptional precision. 74
First-year Easter term	Shield Charm improvement	Improved his Shield Charm through holiday practice and could maintain it for approximately two minutes against Alex's Petrifying Spell. 129 132
First-year Easter term	Recognition of limitations	His Shield Charm was broken in under three seconds by Hermes's weakened Blood Boil curse, making him aware of the gap between his magic and Hermes's. 132
Second year	Practical-combat training	Sparred regularly with Alex and trained against moving, spell-casting dummies in the Room of Requirement; his spellcasting, footwork, and dodging improved, though he still struggled against multiple opponents. 208 228 276
Second year	Foundational Magic Power control	Following a Legilimency assessment that exposed his lack of mental defenses, Regulus assigned Avery and Alex basic Magic Power control and practical sparring, postponing Legilimency training until they had a stronger foundation. 369 370
Second year	Teamwork and physical-defense training	Began coordinated combat practice with Alex against Baruk in Acromantula form, learning to use movement, cooperation, and tactics rather than relying solely on a Shield Charm. 370
Second year, Forbidden Forest detention	Introduction to Magic Perception	Practiced sensing Moonlight Moss under Regulus's guidance, although he frequently reverted to searching with his eyes and treated the exercise like a treasure hunt. 408 410
Late second year	Improved coordinated offense	Sparred alongside Alex against Regulus with clearer prediction and division of roles. Avery applied pressure with Petrifying Spells and repeated Reducto casts, directing Regulus's movement toward positions Alex anticipated. 513
Second year	Collaborative spellcasting	Participated in Flitwick's practical spell-combination exercise with Regulus, combining Lumos and the Color-Changing Charm to create a burst of blue sparks; his later improvisational Levitation Charm disrupted the exercise and dyed a window pink. 519

Background / History

Avery was assigned to First-year Dormitory A with Regulus Black, Hermes Mulciber, and Alex Rosier. He entered Hogwarts as a proud member of the Pure-blood inner circle, accustomed to supporting his opinions with his father's authority and the judgments of family elders. Regulus directly challenged this habit, forcing Avery to give his own analysis of the Shield Charm; Avery recognized the shame behind his reliance on borrowed authority and began treating Regulus as someone worth measuring himself against. 14 15

After Regulus's early displays of skill, Avery's father instructed him to maintain a close relationship with the Black heir, anticipating that the Black family could become important amid changing Pure-blood politics. Avery accepted Regulus's guidance on building personal strength, observing events before reacting, and respecting boundaries. He remained dismissive of Alex's timid temperament, but began to understand Alex's practical value and family connections. 36

Witnessing Regulus subdue Hermes through Transfiguration strengthened Avery's determination to follow him. Rather than merely admiring the display, Avery considered possible defenses against it, including a preemptive Bubble-Head Charm or a continuously maintained defensive spell, while recognizing how passive those approaches would be. 40

During his first term, Avery and Hermes plotted against Rababstan Lestrange over his hostility toward Regulus. By the Christmas journey home, Avery reported that Rababstan had been caught conducting Dark Arts experiments in an abandoned classroom, injured himself, and received hospital treatment and detention. Regulus regarded Avery and Hermes's methods as unsophisticated but effective. 45 51

When Hermes was badly injured during the Astronomy Tower incident, Avery treated the attack as an affront to his dormitory and Slytherin dignity. He joined Regulus and Alex in investigating the hidden passage, pushed to confront the sealed door, and later helped maintain their united account before Slughorn. The crisis left him more steady and strengthened his sense that the three roommates were on the same side. 94 96 97 105 107

The pursuit by the Grey Mist became a particularly important turning point in Avery's loyalty. Regulus stayed behind to hold it off while ordering Avery and Alex to escape and find a professor. This contradicted Avery's upbringing, in which companionship was subordinate to survival and interests. Deeply moved by Regulus's decision, Avery helped Alex continue through the passage and became convinced of Regulus's worth for reasons beyond magical strength. 102

Avery continued training under Regulus in the Room of Requirement. Though he recognizes the large gap separating him from Regulus and Hermes, he is motivated to close it, even considering Dark Arts training after seeing Hermes's progress. 132 209 211

The Cuthbert family has aligned itself with Voldemort's circle, and Avery initially embraced Bellatrix Lestrange's vision of a Pure-blood “New Order” with open enthusiasm. Regulus's subsequent defeat of Bellatrix unsettled him and forced him to reconsider what he had accepted so readily. When questioned by his father about Regulus's unusual magic, Avery protected Regulus's confidence without pretending to know more than he did. 294 307 330

As Regulus's influence among Slytherins grew, Avery became the public face of his group. Regulus entrusted him with addressing lesser Pure-blood families, while Lina and Samuel stood behind him as support. He also assists Regulus by filtering Pure-blood family interactions and spreading selected information, including the false story of Regulus's trip to India. 357 368 438

Avery participated in the operation against Rababstan Lestrange, enthusiastically taking an acting role in the plan to deceive Snape and the Lestranges. Regulus later made clear that any consequences would be borne as a conflict between the Black and Lestrange families rather than allowed to reach Avery and the other students, which Avery regarded as an exciting initiation into genuine Pure-blood family struggles. 281 289

During Regulus's month-and-a-half absence from Hogwarts, Avery remained attentive to school affairs. Upon Regulus's return, he supplied an enthusiastic account of student fights, classroom incidents, Hermes injuring a Gryffindor, and Hagrid carrying meat into the Forbidden Forest. Subsequent sparring showed that Avery and Alex had improved their coordinated fighting rhythm and division of responsibilities. 511 513

By the end of his second year, Avery's family stood firmly alongside the Black family. He attended a wedding with Regulus, after which Regulus invited Avery and Old Cuthbert to visit the Black family for a private discussion. 522 531

On the journey home, Avery demonstrated greater discretion about factional politics, having learned from Regulus when to speak and when to remain silent. He also continued his representative duties, stepping in to receive respectable Pure-blood students outside the Sacred Twenty-Eight while Regulus personally greeted visitors from the foremost families. 521

In a later future account, Avery had grown from Regulus's youthful follower into the executor overseeing Earth's affairs. Despite a lifetime of change, he remained conscious of the distance between himself and Regulus when reporting that all modules were in place for an upcoming launch window. 507

Appearance

At formal Pure-blood functions, Avery dresses to emphasize his position as the Cuthbert heir. 307

• Wore dark-green robes at the Malfoy family's Christmas banquet, where he behaved more formally and restrainedly than at school. 56
• Wore deep-gray dress robes at the Pure-blood banquet. 307
• Displayed the Cuthbert family crest: an eagle with spread wings perched over oak branches. 307
• Styled his hair slicked back for formal visits and gatherings, trying to appear more mature. 307 358
• Wore a silver-gray summer-wool dress robe at a wedding attended with Regulus; the fabric was summer worsted wool from an old Italian mill. 530 531

Personality

Avery is proud, energetic, and highly conscious of status. He initially judges people by bloodline, family standing, and visible strength, and he strongly resents outsiders humiliating Slytherin or those he considers part of his side. 15 94 133

He is also more thoughtful than his arrogance first suggests. Avery can recognize effective strategy, infer motives, and learn quickly when given a reason to do so. Regulus's approval matters deeply to him; this makes Avery eager to improve, but also prone to showing off, overestimating himself, or imitating adult political behavior awkwardly. 18 49 258 404

Despite his impulsiveness, Avery is capable of loyalty and restraint. He keeps Regulus's secrets from his own father, asks permission before revealing the Astronomy Tower incident to his family, and adapts his behavior around Lily Evans after realizing Regulus values her. 109 111 280 330

His respect for privacy develops alongside this loyalty. When he noticed Regulus's exchange with Bellatrix's messenger owl, he accepted Regulus's refusal to explain rather than pressing for details. By the end of his second year, he had also learned not to make impulsive public statements about political sides or factions. 265 521

Avery's Pure-blood prejudice remains present, but he increasingly applies the pragmatic political perspective Regulus taught him. He accepted partnering with Samuel Vance when Regulus directed him to do so, recognizing that his public acceptance could protect Half-blood allies and benefit their group. 242

He approaches danger with enthusiasm rather than caution. Even after being overwhelmed by Baruk's adult Acromantula form, he regarded the creature as more impressive than frightening and renewed his desire to raise one himself. 370

His bravado does not mean that he is incapable of fear. During the Grey Mist pursuit, Avery was visibly terrified, but regarded his identity as the Cuthbert heir as a reason not to let fear determine his actions. Regulus's willingness to protect him and Alex transformed that family-centered resolve into deeper personal loyalty. 102

His commitment to practice has fluctuated. Immediately after the Astronomy Tower incident, he rose early to train, but as the fear faded he began complaining about repeated Slowing Charm practice. Regulus attributed this partly to a Pure-blood upbringing that treated magic as an inherited entitlement rather than an ability requiring sustained effort. 129

Abilities & Skills

Defensive Spellcasting

Avery has developed practical defensive ability through repeated Room of Requirement training.

• Uses the Shield Charm for sustained defense; he held a barrier for roughly two minutes against Alex's Petrifying Spell. 132
• His Shield Charm can block basic offensive magic but remains unstable against stronger curses; a weakened Blood Boil curse shattered it in under three seconds. 132
• Improved his Shield Charm through practice during the Easter holiday. 129
• Received instruction from Regulus on stabilizing Magic Power output and guiding it through the barrier rather than forcing the spell into shape with a tense wrist. 129
• Learned that a Shield Charm alone was insufficient against a powerful physical opponent when Baruk shattered his barrier with two strikes during training. 370

Basic Dueling Magic

Avery is competent with foundational spells and uses them effectively in student duels.

• Defeated a fellow first-year at the Slytherin Welcoming Party by combining a Slowing Charm with a precise Disarming Charm. 27
• Successfully practiced Rictusempra with Regulus in Charms class. 74
• Practices the Slowing Charm as part of Regulus's group training. 130
• Uses Stunning Spells in sparring with Alex and can recover quickly from Alex's Slowing Charm. 207 208
• Held the initiative against Samuel Vance in Defense Against the Dark Arts practical combat, casting successive spells while Samuel largely defended. 242
• Fought alongside Regulus's group against Gryffindor students, jinxing Remus Lupin's face and punching James Potter in the nose during the wider confrontation. 404 407
• Has improved his footwork and ability to cast spells in succession through repeated duels with Alex, though he remains vulnerable when pressured by several spell-casting opponents at once. 208 276
• Uses Petrifying Spells and Repelling Charms during practical training against Baruk, although the adult Acromantula resisted or evaded them. 370
• Can sustain an aggressive supporting role in coordinated combat. Against Regulus, he cast Petrifying Spells and repeated Reducto attacks to pressure movement while Alex controlled the pace and prepared interception spells. 513
• Can participate in combined spellcasting exercises, including pairing Lumos with Regulus's Color-Changing Charm to produce a burst of blue sparks. 519

Magic Power Control and Perception

Regulus extended foundational magical training to Avery rather than allowing him to rely only on familiar combat spells.

• Was assigned basic Magic Power control exercises and practical sparring after Regulus assessed his mental vulnerability. Legilimency training itself was deferred until he had built a stronger foundation. 369 370
• Was introduced to Magic Perception during Moonlight Moss collection in the Forbidden Forest. His practice remained inconsistent, as he spent more time searching visually than sensing with his eyes closed. 408 410

Observation and Social Strategy

Avery's strongest non-magical asset is his ability to notice patterns in people and situations once prompted to think independently.

• Correctly recognized that Regulus aimed to establish himself as someone who solves problems rather than merely wins fights. 49
• Was tasked with identifying Slytherins who opposed Regulus or spread rumors about him. 49
• Serves as Regulus's spokesman and public representative among Slytherin and Pure-blood students. 258 357
• Can argue sharply and politely enough to frustrate James Potter without resorting to profanity. 407
• Helps manage contact with high-ranking Pure-blood families, particularly the Twenty-Eight, while Alex handles Gentle Pure-bloods and smaller families. 368
• Helps summarize useful information for Regulus while filtering out interactions and details that do not require his attention. 368
• Carries out deliberate misinformation work, including spreading Regulus's India travel cover story. 437 438
• Provides school updates after Regulus's prolonged absences, covering student disputes, classroom events, and unusual activity around the Forbidden Forest. 511
• Understands the distinction between visitors Regulus should personally receive and those Avery should greet on his behalf, applying it during the summer journey on the Hogwarts Express. 521

Limitations

• His mental defenses are effectively undeveloped; Regulus entered and exited Avery's mind with Legilimency without encountering resistance. 370
• He remains behind Hermes in offensive magic and behind Regulus by a far greater margin. 132 209
• His eagerness to prove himself can become recklessness, particularly around dangerous secrets, duels, and political causes. 96 209 307
• Although his intuition allows him to recover quickly after a mental intrusion ends, he cannot perceive or resist Legilimency while it is occurring. 370
• His basic offensive spells are insufficient to overcome an adult Acromantula's natural magical resistance, and his Shield Charm cannot withstand its sustained physical attacks. 370
• His training discipline and perceptual practice can be undermined by boredom, excitement, or treating an exercise as a game. 129 410

Equipment / Items

• Wand — used for charms, dueling, and defensive practice. 27 132
• Cuthbert family crest — eagle-over-oak emblem worn on formal robes. 307
• Wizard's Chess set — frequently played with Alex in the dormitory. 111 120
• Dragon-hide gloves — worn during Herbology work with Poison Tentacles; Avery complained that they were too large and interfered with his grip on the shears. 366

Relationships

• Regulus Black — Roommate, friend, mentor, and political center of Avery's circle. Avery seeks Regulus's approval, follows his guidance, acts as his public spokesman, and later accompanies him at major Pure-blood functions. Regulus's decision to face the Grey Mist alone to protect Avery and Alex deepened Avery's loyalty beyond admiration for strength or family advantage. 36 102 258 307 357 531
• Alex Rosier — Fellow roommate and frequent training partner. Avery initially looks down on Alex's caution, but their shared dangers and duels develop them into reliable companions. They also fought and reconciled under Regulus's mediation. Their later combat partnership assigns Avery the aggressive pressure role while Alex controls the pace and anticipates enemy movement. 36 132 135 370 513
• Hermes Mulciber — Fellow roommate and magical benchmark. Avery is intimidated by Hermes's Dark Arts ability but wants to become strong enough to keep up with him. He also shares a familiar, teasing relationship with Hermes, although his reactions to Hermes's harsh training combine amusement with genuine concern. 132 209 277 425 437
• Old Cuthbert — Avery's father and the Cuthbert family patriarch. His political expectations initially shape Avery's behavior, though Avery later learns to protect confidences even from him. 36 307 330 531
• Lina — Supports Avery publicly while standing behind him during his first major role addressing Slytherin families. 357
• Samuel — Works with Avery in Defense Against the Dark Arts practical combat and later supports his public role. Avery's acceptance of Samuel also lends political cover to Regulus's Half-blood allies. 242 357
• Baruk — Regulus's Acromantula; Avery is fascinated by the creature, allows it to perch on his head, and trains against it with Alex. 288 368 370
• Lily Evans — Initially regarded with Avery's habitual prejudice against Muggle-borns. He nevertheless restrained his contempt, alerted Regulus to her presence in the library, and withdrew with Alex to leave them space. 76 109
• Rababstan Lestrange — An opponent whose hostility toward Regulus prompted Avery to participate in retaliatory schemes, first with Hermes and later in the planned deception involving Snape, Costa, and Vance. 45 51 281
• Hagrid — Avery resents his perceived favoritism toward Gryffindors and cold treatment of Slytherins during detention, but accepts Regulus's instruction not to provoke him. 407 408

Story Role / Major Arcs

Slytherin Dormitory Formation

Avery begins as Regulus's proud, suspicious roommate. Their first exchange exposes Avery's dependence on family authority but also reveals his capacity for independent judgment and growth. 15

His father's request that he cultivate Regulus initially gives the relationship a political basis. Regulus's guidance and demonstrations of power subsequently make Avery's decision to follow him more personal and self-directed. 36 40

Astronomy Tower Incident

Avery joins Regulus and Alex in investigating Hermes's injury and the hidden passage beneath the Astronomy Tower. The danger tests his courage, loyalty, and ability to follow a plan rather than rush ahead. 96 97 102

Regulus's decision to remain behind against the Grey Mist challenges Avery's assumption that companionship must always yield to self-interest. Avery escapes with Alex to seek help, and the experience strengthens both his steadiness and his sense of belonging within the group. 102 105

Regulus's Training Circle

Avery becomes part of Regulus's regular training group, practicing defensive magic, dueling Alex, and learning the limits of his own talent. His desire to catch Hermes motivates him to pursue greater power. 129 132 207 209

The training later expands to foundational Magic Power control and physical defense against Baruk. By late second year, Avery and Alex show improved coordinated offense, with Avery applying sustained pressure and Alex managing timing and predicted movement. 369 370 513

Lestrange Family Conflict

Avery assists in the plan that turns Rababstan Lestrange's actions against him, taking particular enjoyment in his assigned deception. Regulus's subsequent assurance that he will shield his followers from the consequences strengthens Avery's belief that they are genuinely on the same side. 281 289

This follows an earlier first-term scheme in which Avery and Hermes dealt with Rababstan's hostility toward Regulus, leaving him injured, caught conducting Dark Arts experiments, and detained over the Christmas period. 45 51

Slytherin Spokesman

Regulus positions Avery as the group’s outward-facing representative. Avery takes on crowd-facing leadership among Slytherins and helps manage contact with Pure-blood families while Regulus remains more distant. 258 357 368

His responsibilities include filtering information, relaying school developments, spreading selected cover stories, and greeting visitors whose status does not require Regulus's personal attention. His growing discretion allows him to perform this role without openly declaring factional commitments. 437 438 511 521

Gryffindor Confrontation and Forbidden Forest Detention

Avery fights alongside Regulus's group in a confrontation with James Potter's group, punching James in the nose and helping leave Remus Lupin cursed in the face. While serving detention afterward, Avery openly resents Hagrid's colder treatment of the Slytherins, but follows Regulus into the Forbidden Forest and receives further training. 404 407 408

The detention includes an introduction to Magic Perception through collecting Moonlight Moss. Avery's anger toward Hagrid is displaced by curiosity about the exercise, although he remains playful and inconsistent in applying the new sensing method. 408 410

Trivia

• Avery is especially enthusiastic about Quidditch, Wizard's Chess, Exploding Snap, and exploring Hogwarts when he is not training. 208
• He wanted an Acromantula of his own after meeting Baruk, seeing the creature as an ideal guardian for a wizarding residence. 288
• Avery visited 12 Grimmauld Place with his father during the holidays and was openly disappointed that Regulus was absent. 358
• His father rejected his request to raise an Acromantula. 364
• He confidently misidentified Regulus's spatial movement as an improved form of Apparition, attributing it to supposed Black family secret techniques despite Alex pointing out that Apparition was prohibited at Hogwarts. 277
• His alarming descriptions of India were based on his father's stories rather than personal experience. 437
• He ordered a Comet 260 broom and arranged for renovations to the Cuthbert family's Quidditch pitch. 522
• The Cuthbert family owns a seaside manor near Nice with a private beach; Avery invited Regulus to join their planned Southern France holiday. 521
• At the wedding, Avery hurried over with foie gras bread still in his mouth and pulled Regulus toward the food table by his sleeve. 530

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