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Andre Egwu (born c. 1973) was a wizard who began attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1984 and was Sorted into Ravenclaw.[15] He was a devoted fan of the Pride of Portree Quidditch team.
Biography[]
Early life (1972/1973-1984)[]
During his childhood, he would occasionally meet with his cousin Jules Egwu when her family was in town. They had a friendly relationship, despite her then shy personality and difficulties with making friends.[16] Around the same time, his grandmother passed on to him the love for Quidditch and the Pride of Portree.
When he was just a few years out of nursery school, his family was preparing for a trip to the park and he looked in the mirror, picking out the perfect outfit for the trip. He transformed the hat he was wearing from a fedora to a luxurious cashmere hat.
Hogwarts years (1984-1991)[]
During his time at Hogwarts, Andre was in the same Transfiguration class with Jacob's sibling and Rowan Khanna, in which he expressed liking animals.[17]
Throughout their school years, Andre would put his sense of style to use in making outfits for Jacob's sibling, and sometimes other students, to wear at special events. He would usually make a couple of different outfits and allow his friend to choose their favourite.
Second year[]
In the 1985–1986 school year, Andre was asked by Madam Hooch to show the other students in his year how to weave during Flying class.[18]
Andre joined the Ravenclaw Quidditch team, initially as a reserve Seeker. He was exceptionally skilled at flying, but was not good at playing as a Seeker.[4] Despite this, he was considered the best Quidditch player at the school by some, though he himself thought that Charles Weasley was better. He was among the team members trapped by cursed ice in the Quidditch Changing Rooms.[19][20]
Third year[]
In the 1986–1987 school year, Andre was asked by Madam Hooch to show the other students in his year how to roll during Flying class.[21] Andre also took the Muggle Studies[22] as electives.
Andre properly introduced himself to Jacob's sibling on their first Hogsmeade weekend trips,[20] though they had met in Transfiguration and Flying classes before. During this year, Andre also revealed to Jacob's sibling that despite what people had heard of him, he was only a reserve Seeker, not an actual player on the team.[4]
Andre eventually became the Keeper of the Ravenclaw Quidditch team, a position at which he proved to be more talented. He replaced previous Keeper Brennan Doyle.[23]
Andre also helped Jacob's sibling when they were appointed a beater on their house Quidditch team. When they decided that they needed more training to have a chance to win the Inter-House Quidditch Cup, Andre suggested that they train with his friend Erika Rath, despite the stormy history between Rath and Jacob's sibling. Jacob's sibling eventually won Rath's respect and Andre sometimes joined them during training.[16]
At some time during this year, Jules came to Hogsmeade to visit him. He was surprised, and pleased, by the change in her as she was much more confident and outgoing than the last time he had seen her. She attributed this to being with him as seeing how comfortable he was in his own skin eventually helped her to find the courage to be herself.[16]
During this time Andre, Jules, Jacob's sibling and Penny Haywood investigated a series of thefts of sweets around Hogsmeade and Hogwarts. The culprit turned out to be a Demiguise with a sweet tooth that the group managed to track down and capture. Jules took it with her when she returned to Japan, as it was part of the creature's natural habitat range, and planned to ask her Magizoologist parents to find an appropriate site to release it.[16]
Fourth year[]
In the 1987–1988 school year, Andre expressed needing new buttons for his cloaks during the Button to Beetle Transfiguration lesson.[24] During the lesson on the Snake Summons Spell, he wondered if he would have been judged should he wear snakeskin trousers.[25]
During this year, Gwenog Jones and the Holyhead Harpies performed an exhibition at Hogwarts, for which Andre managed to secure two VIP tickets to the event, taking Jacob's sibling along. During the exhibition, the pair noticed that there was a empty seat reserved for Horace Slughorn and wondered why he hadn't turned up. When they asked Gwenog about it, she said she always sent him tickets but he never arrived, and she was getting worried about his safety. Jacob's sibling and Andre promised to find him for her, and after asking Severus Snape, Lucius Malfoy, and Ambrosius Flume, they found Slughorn in Bathilda Bagshot's House. Jacob's sibling impressed Slughorn, and he decided to organise a dinner with the Slug Club in the Three Broomsticks Inn. Whilst Jacob's sibling went to give invitations to guests, Andre designed an outfit for himself and Jacob's sibling. During the dinner, Andre chatted with many of the guests there and impressed Slughorn enough that he offered him an invitation to join the Slug Club, which he eagerly accepted.[26]
After Jacob's sibling opened the Forest Vault and was investigating the ecological damage they had accidentally caused as a result of it, they asked Andre to create a necklace for a Red Cap as a distraction. Andre used magic to construct the necklace out of a gemstone, chain, and buttons.[27]
Fifth year[]
In the 1988–1989 school year, after finishing the Potions O.W.L., Charles Weasley asked Jacob's sibling for help, for Andre apparently didn't think revisions were needed.[28] The three met up at the Three Broomsticks Inn, where Andre's dream to become a professional Keeper was revealed to be his reason for disregarding preparations for the exam. After Jacob's sibling persuaded Andre to take the exam a little more seriously, the three chatted about careers over Butterbeer.[5]
Sixth year[]
Sometime during his sixth year, Andre became a founding member of the Circle of Khanna, a group devoted to avenging Rowan Khanna and locating the final cursed vault. It was at the groups first meeting in the Hog's Head Inn that he learned of the malevolent organisation "R" and it's motives to locate the final Cursed Vault before them.[14]
Seventh year[]
During this seventh year, Andre mastered the Fedora into Fireworks spell with the help of Professor McGonagall and Jacob's sibling. He intended to use the spell to put on an impressive fireworks display for future employers in the fashion industry during job interviews. After failing the first time on a Mechanical Death Eater on the Training Grounds with the spell, instead setting it alight, Andre mastered the spell in Classroom 1B by the second time after receiving encouragement from Jacob's sibling.[29]
After Hogwarts (1991-)[]
Soon after graduating from Hogwarts, he was employed at Gladrags Wizardwear.[9]
After the death of Barnaby Lee's grandmother in 1992, Barnaby boxed up his grandmother's things and put them in the attic. The house was clean, but Barnaby felt lonelier than ever. To him, the house didn't really feel like home, but was just the place where he slept. At the recommendation of Jacob's sibling, he invited several of his former classmates (who also happened to be having issues with their living situation) to take up residence at the house as well to help keep him company. This included Andre, who was looking for somewhere more affordable to live.[30]
Physical description[]
Andre had short brown hair, dark skin and handsome brown eyes. He also usually wore a Pride of Portree scarf.[20]
Magical abilities and skills[]
- Flying: Andre was a highly talented and accomplished broomstick flyer from an early age, quickly mastering various flying techniques during Flying class and being proficient enough to be selected on the Ravenclaw Quidditch team as Keeper. Some at Hogwarts considered him the best Quidditch player in the school, which clearly shows his impressive skill in this magical sport.
- Transfiguration: Andre was one of the most skilled students of Transfiguration of his year, alongside fellow Ravenclaws Talbott Winger and Tulip Karasu, obtaining a passing grade in his Ordinary Wizarding Level in the subject.[31] He regularly participated in Jacob's sibling and Rowan Khanna up front in Professor McGonagall's Transfiguration lessons. He also mastered the Fedora into Fireworks spell indoors despite the fire risk.[29]
- History of Magic: Andre earned an O.W.L. in this subject at Hogwarts, and continued it further at N.E.W.T. level, showing he was knowledgeable about wizarding history.[32][33]
- Muggle Studies: Andre earned an O.W.L. in Muggle Studies and continued the subject at N.E.W.T. level.[34]
- Tailoring skills: Andre was skilled at making his own clothing. He was inspired by Jacob's sibling and would often create outfits for them to wear to special events. He would usually make three different patterns and allow his friend to choose their favourite. Sometimes he also made clothes for others, like Ben Copper and Rowan Khanna.
- Herbology: Andre earned an O.W.L. in this subject at Hogwarts, and continued it further at N.E.W.T. level, showing he was knowledgeable about this subject.[citation needed]
- Potions: Andre earned an O.W.L. in this subject at Hogwarts, and continued it further at N.E.W.T. level, showing he was knowledgeable about this subject.[citation needed]
- Astronomy: Andre earned an O.W.L. in this subject at Hogwarts, and continued it further at N.E.W.T. level, showing he was knowledgeable about this subject.[citation needed]
- Defence Against the Dark Arts: Andre earned an O.W.L. in this subject at Hogwarts, and continued it further at N.E.W.T. level, showing he was knowledgeable about this subject.[citation needed]
Behind the scenes[]
- "Andre has a passion for Quidditch matched only by his passion for wizard fashion. He works hard, plays hard, and dresses the part."
- — Andre's character description[src]
- In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Andre is unlocked as a friend upon the completion of Chapter 1 of Year 4.
- Upon reaching maximum friendship at level 10 with Andre, a unique clothing item is gifted to the player: a Pride of Portree shirt.
- He is one of the four characters (along with Merula Snyde, Penny Haywood, and Barnaby Lee) available as romance options for all four dating side quests: Celestial Ball, First Date, Valentine's Day, and Festival Fun. As with all other options, this can be done regardless of Jacob's sibling's gender.
- In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, when Jacob's sibling needed to secure a broomstick to fly into the Forbidden Forest, the player got to choose between Andre, Merula Snyde, and Ismelda Murk. If Andre was chosen, his concern was that he might get kicked off the Ravenclaw Quidditch team, Jacob's sibling getting hurt, and his broom, given to him by his grandmother, getting broken.[8]
- During the Celestial Ball side quest, he says Charlie Weasley is usually everyone's favourite Quidditch player, and if he isn't, he should be. However, he also calls Jacob's sibling and Erika Rath his favourite players in the 'Rivalry, Respect and Rath' side quest.
- In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, when Jacob's sibling needed an additional helper alongside Charlie Weasley and Sickleworth to search for the missing half of Torvus' family heirloom in the Forbidden Forest, the player got to choose between Andre, Ben Copper, and Ismelda Murk. If Andre was chosen, Charlie would respond having to always think it cool should they be on the same team, as they are both Qudditch players but for different House.[35]
- His favourite colour is purple.
- His least favourite colour is pink.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (First appearance)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ As his grandmother played on a Quidditch team, she had to be a witch. This means Andre had at least one magical or Squib parent. It is possible that he would be considered Muggle-born if he was the child of a Squib and a Muggle.
- ↑ "World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000 - "Hogwarts just serves Britain and Ireland."
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, "THE RISE OF A CURSE-BREAKER" Achievement
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Quidditch Season 2, Chapter 2 (Andre Egwu, Quidditch Wizard)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, "Ordinary Wizarding Levels" Achievement - Part 2, Side Quest "Career Minded"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Chapter 3 (Three Broomsticks)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, "A SCANDAL IN HOGSMEADE" Achievement
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Chapter 5 (Time to Fly) (info revealed if Andre was selected as the one to borrow broomstick from)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Beyond Hogwarts, Volume 1, Chapter 1 (BEYOND HOGWARTS)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (see this image)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, "THE TOURNAMENT OF CLUBS" Achievement
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Sphinx Quizzes
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, "HOGWARTS TRIVIA" Achievement
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Chapter 20 (A Circle of Friends)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2 onward, Andre was seen in the same Transfiguration class as Jacob's sibling and Rowan Khanna, meaning they are in the same year.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, "A SCANDAL IN HOGSMEADE" Achievement
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2 onward, when Transfiguration becomes available, one possible speech bubble would be "I love animals." by Andre.
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2, Chapter 8 (Training the Team) 9
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2, Chapter 9 (Wizards Unite!)
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Chapter 3 (Three Broomsticks) - He has worn the same scarf upon first appearance in Year 2, though only until this chapter where it was confirmed to be the Pride of Portree scarf.
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Chapter 1 (Year Three Begins) - Flying Lesson "Rolling"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 7, Chapter 3 (On the Case)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Side Quest "Poor Sport"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Chapter 8 (Sickleworth) - Transfiguration Lesson "Beetle to Button"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Chapter 12 (Working with Snape) - Transfiguration Lesson "Serpensortia"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Side Quest "Joining the Slug Club"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Side Quest "Torvus and the Troubled Forest"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, "Ordinary Wizarding Levels" Achievement - Part 1, Side Quest "Take the O.W.L.s!"
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 7, Side Quest "Transfigure It Out!"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Beyond Hogwarts, Volume 1, Chapter 21 (FLORAL QUARREL)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Chapter 1 (Year Six Begins) - Transfiguration Lesson "Cauldron Cakes to Cabbages"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Chapter 2 (Curses and Prophecies) - History of Magic Lesson "History of Wandlore"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Chapter 5 (Wherefore Art Thou, Weasleys?) - History of Magic Lesson "Uprising of Elfric the Eager"
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 7, Chapter 3 (On the Case)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Chapter 10 (Seeing Red) (info revealed if Andre was selected as the additional helper)