{ Meme }
Mariska Hristo ( Bulgarian Branch, Mulciber Clan )
- Owner of Tomes and Scrolls, Hogsmeade
- 39 as of the declaration of the Second War (Technically Harry Potter’s 6th year)
- Ex-Auror, Bulgarian Ministry
- Durmstrang Alumni
Mariska is an aloof and utterly brilliant tactician. She believes in contingencies, in constant vigilance, and in complete control of interrogation situations. She is as ruthless as her sister Rayna, a celebrated Bulgarian huntsman – though her targets tend to be more man shaped than beast.
Mariska hunts criminals, and she’s always been very good at it. As a woman of the Mulciber clan, it is within her responsibilities to uphold the Seven Decrees, and she does so without question or concern. To her, werewolves and vampires are not human. They are not deserving of rights. Any who come within her vicinity will die. Regardless of the Ministry of Britain’s take on the matter.
Mariska came to Hogsmeade after the Battle of Hogwarts on the call of her brother-in-arms, Lucas Mulciber, to observe and to assist in repairs. She purchased the decimated shop of Tomes and Scrolls from its devastated owner with enough galleons to set him up nicely elsewhere, and she is currently dedicating her time to the rebuilding efforts. She, like her sister, is here to defend the town from the foolish followers of a wizard who dared to call himself a lord.
And yes. That is how she views Voldemort. And no, she is not and never has been afraid to say his name.
During his stay at the Mulciber Estate, Severus was introduced to Mariska and Rayna by Lucas, who informed him that the two would be teaching them sparring techniques. Severus refused on pure principle of raising his wand or his hand to a woman and Mariska kicked his ass on the pure principle that anything a man can do, she can do better.
Both women ruthlessly trained Severus in finding pressure points while grappling, and despite the many bruises he was and is, to this day, grateful for the lessons. It was Rayna who first taught Severus how to throw knives – though he and Lucas had practiced basic fighting technique with daggers, throwing hadn’t come into play until that point. He may have been quite good at it if he kept up the practice.
Knowing that Mariska and Rayna are in the shadow of Hogwarts gives Severus an enormous sense of security in regard to the continued sanctity of the school still fighting to regain itself after such a devastating battle. Like the sisters, he knows that destroying Voldemort does not put an end to his following or their radical views, and Severus has always been of the opinion that the best weapon against fire, is a stronger blaze.
That said, these women are neither his friends nor his allies. They are Mulciber women and they hold loyalty only to their clan and the beliefs of their clan. While they are not outright antagonistic with Severus, they aren’t fond either. It would be safe to assume they have no particular feeling toward him in any direction – his existence to them is quite meaningless despite Lucas’ fondness. Severus, for his part, both respects and fears them.
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