Licorus Black

Licorus Morpheus Black (1808-1872)
Born on February 7, 1808, Licorus was the first child to unknown French pure-bloods. He was born and grew up in Marseille, France and had four younger siblings: Phoebe, Alexia, Hesper and Eduardus.

He met and married a woman named Magenta Tripe, and the couple had three children together, Misapinoa, Cygnus and Arcturus.

Early Life (1808-1825)
Licorus grew up in France with his siblings, where he received a formal education from his family's governess. His relationship with his mother was very strong, despite the fact that she was only a teenager when he was born. His father was very distant, however he did provide the best possible for his children and his wife.

His younger sister, and closest sibling Phoebe was born in 1810. Alexia was born in 1812. The three oldest were inseparable, spending the majority of their time together. Licorus did have another sister, Hesper, who was born and died in 1815. Since he had only sisters growing up, Licorus was much softer than his father and boys his own age, which made most girls swoon for him during his youth.

In 1818, after a bad year for Mr. Black, he decided to move his family to London, England in search of a new start. There, he began an architectural firm while his children continued their education with the governess (who is believed to have also been his mistress). The children had all learned English growing up, so their move had made few issues for them.

Hogwarts Years (1819-1826)
Licorus began Hogwarts in 1819 at the age of eleven and was sorted into Slytherin, thus beginning the tradition of the Blacks. He exceled in his schoolwork and made top marks throughout his school career.

In second year, he joined the Slytherin quidditch team as a chaser, and was notably talented. However, in his fourth year he sustained an injury that ended his time as a chaser. Soon after, he began commentating on matches. During a match, a Slytherin girl two years older than him found his calls false. He and the girl, Magenta Tripe, had an hours-long argument that inadvertently began their friendship. By December of 1822, they were romantically involved.

Licorus was very popular, being dubbed the "Most Handsome of Hogwarts" throughout his time there. With Magenta on his arm, they were the model couple of Hogwarts.

Magenta graduated in 1824, and that same summer Licorus proposed. She happily accepted.

On July 10, 1825, Licorus and Magenta were married in a large ceremony before Licorus returned to school for his seventh year. In December, the couple found out that they were expecting. Licorus' graduation was a large celebration and he quickly made his way home to his wife and unborn child.

After Hogwarts
Licorus found work at his father's failing architectural firm several weeks after graduating. He also made haste in finding a home for his family. Eventually, he "bought" 12 Grimmauld Place from a muggle and placed protective wards around it, making it disappear from the street.

On October 2, 1826, Licorus and Magenta welcomed their daughter Misapinoa Alexia Black. The new father quit his job and stayed home to help care for his newborn child. However, in January of the following year, Fawley Magical Architecture requested that he join their very successful firm, to which he agreed.

Their second child, Cygnus Antares Black, was born on January 19, 1829, making him older than Licorus' youngest sibling, Eduardus Black, who was born in April of 1829.

The third and final child of Licorus and Magenta was Arcturus Nigellus Black, born on April 27, 1835.

Career
Licorus worked for many years as an architect, being commissioned to design and oversee the building of many magical locations. His most notable accomplishment was the building and protecting of St. Mungo's Hospital in 1844, adding a large sum of money to the family fortune. Fawley Magical Architecture noted him as one of the most influential employees of their time.

Later Life
Licorus spent his years working and being with his family, whom he adored tremendously. In 1845, his daughter Misapinoa married Jimbo Blishwick, who was a several years her senior. That same year, Cygnus was forced to marry Ella Max, who had become pregnant with his child after an affair. Ella was forced to leave school and move into the Black's home in Grimmauld Place. Despite their anger with Cygnus, both Licorus and Magenta would grow to love and adore their daughter-in-law.

In 1845, Licorus was present for the birth of his first grandchild, Sirius Orion Black on November 8. Sirius was a light in the Black family's life, especially his grandfather.

Cygnus graduated in 1846, returning to live with his parents, wife and son. Before his death in 1851, he would have two more children, Phineas Nigellus and Elladora Odette. His last child was born posthumously, a daughter named Iola Mindolinia.

In 1853, Licorus' grandson Sirius was murdered by six muggle boys after accidentally revealing his magical abilities. The death of Sirius was the cause for the Blacks' astute hate for muggles and muggleborns.

In 1872, just seven days after Magenta passed away from Dragon Pox, Licorus followed her on November 28. He left his inheritance to Ella under the oath that she would pass it down to Phineas, her oldest living son.