Jeannette - Auror - deceased in 1974
Gerard MacMillan - Auror - deceased in 1974
Melania Black nee MacMillan - Aunt

Eloise - Older sister, Auror, 1955
Albert - Twin brother, Auror, 1957
Nicole - Sister-in-law
Natalie - Younger sister, Auror, 1959
Samantha - Younger sister, Auror

Jonathan Derrick - Ex-husband
Corey McPhee - Ex-lover

Son: Peregrine Derrick (1976), Slytherin, Criminal
Son: Tadhg MacSheòrsa (2000), Slytherin, Brando’s Wands and Other Magical Artifacts

Nephew: Ernie MacMillan (1980)

Great Nieces: Priya MacMillan  Samara MacMillan
Great Nephew: Savtaj MacMillan

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CHILDHOOD: Brandy was born in 1957, screaming and wailing following her older brother, and twin. Their childhood was fairly normal – except that having Auror parents meant they were busy and not around a lot, especially with the ever growing threats. Brandy and her siblings still got to explore the usual things about being pureblood children like quidditch and various other games and spending time with other pureblood children as well as half-bloods since their parents were not concerned about blood status at all. They had a fairly good life. Brandy was the comic relief, the one they pranked because she was easy to prank and the one naive enough to believe anything she was told. Despite it all, she wasn’t bright enough to know when her brother was picking on her maliciously or not. Overall, they loved each other and were good people, and would continue to be good people.

SCHOOL YEARS: Year 1 (1968 – 1969) – Brandy was sorted into Gryffindor, not for her daring, bravery or courage, but because she was these things out of stupidity. She was not the brightest of her siblings and made really bad decisions even at such a young age. Brandy was the easiest one to manipulate into doing dumb things. People liked her though because she had a big personality and made them laugh.

Year 2 (1969 – 1970) – Things were pretty tense at home because of the mounting pressure of war on the horizon so when it came time to go back to Hogwarts, it was almost a relief. Nothing could really prepare Brandy and her siblings for the effects the war would have on their family but being purebloods, they were on the safer side of the spectrum. It was a little hard for most to concentrate in classes but Brandy, being rather dimwitted, wasn’t nearly as affected until later in life.

Year 3 (1970 – 1971) – As the war continued, and her school years continued, Brandy tried hard to keep an air of hilarity around her to lighten the spirits but it was becoming more and more obvious this was a blood war as muggleborn students disappeared for varying reasons, most had to return home due to deaths of family members from Death Eaters.

Year 4 (1971 – 1972) – this year continued on like the rest before it. Worry. Tense. Students were getting involved. Purebloods vs Halfbloods in the corridors. Brandy did her best to stay out of it. She was not like her siblings and valued her life over justice.

Year 5 (1972 – 1973) - Her sister graduated this year and was determined to follow in her parents footsteps. Brandy was nervous about this. What if something happened to Eloise? How would they make it then? Fortunately, Eloise would be all right.

Year 6 (1973 – 1974) – In her sixth year, Brandy’s parents were killed by death eaters after having fought alongside the Order of the Phoenix. It was quite devastating for the entire family but especially for the younger siblings. It became part of her, and her older brother’s role, to look out for the younger ones during this trying time and it affected Brandy’s grades significantly. She toughed out her sixth year, barely scraping by but passing enough to enter her seventh year. 

Year 7 (1974 – 1975) – Brandy barely graduated but didn’t care because she had finally caught the eye of the Slytherin Quidditch captain, Johnny Derrick. They began dating and when they finished Hogwarts schooling he went on to play professionally and support his beautiful soon to be wife. In September of 1975, Brandy and Johnny got married in a small wedding in Hogsmeade so that her siblings at school could attend. It was not a big affair and held at the Hog’s Head.


ADULTHOOD: 1976 – Son, Peregrine Derrick was born. She was 18 years old and remained with his father. He eventually fell into alcoholism and became abusive, accusing her of cheating on him all the time (she was for money) and would harm her.

1982 – Finally told her brother that her husband was abusive and an alcoholic. Had him arrested and returned to live with her brother for a number of years until she got back on her feet.

1985 – Moved out into her own apartment after saving money for a number of years and continued to raise Perry on her own. Had a number of boyfriends through the years and worked as a waitress at a muggle restaurant. Perry began stealing things from the restaurant, left over food, a little bit of money here and there, eventually she got fired for his sticky fingers.

1987 – Perry goes to Hogwarts, is sorted into Slytherin.

1988 – Visits Hogwarts to watch Peregrine’s first quidditch game, attends one game a year Slytherin VS Gryfindor for the next 6 years.

1994 – Perry graduates from Hogwarts.

2000 – Son, Tadhg MacSeorsa was born. She was 43 at this time and in a bit of trouble with the muggle law. The best answer to protect Tadhg was to leave him in Knockturn Alley with his brother. Reluctantly, Perry agreed to take in his baby brother and raise him until his mother could sort out the nonsense she had gotten into.

2014 – Brandy met McBain, the new Minister for Magic and there was an instant connection between the two of them. She had gotten out of her trouble and was drinking expensive wine at some restaurant when she caught his attention. An affair began between her and the Minister. He put her up in a fancy penthouse apartment and ensured she had everything she needed. Unfortunately, he fell ill in 2016 and died in the beginning of 2017. He left a small fortune to Brandy and the rest to his family. Hush money, it was called, so she wouldn’t tell anyone of their affair. Following his death, she enjoyed the high life for awhile until finally deciding to put her money into opening a Fantasy Resort where guests can live out their fantasies via role play.

It was surprisingly still quite warm for September. And Sunday afternoons were quiet. Quidditch season was starting again soon. Remy had been practicing...a lot. Sebastien did not mind the lack of Remy in his life...sort of. He knew Quidditch was important to Remy’s future. He was proud of Remy for knowing what he wanted when he finished Hogwarts. Sebastien had no idea. It was a lot easier to help his best friend achieve his Quidditch dreams than it was to figure out his own life. Besides, who would hire him anyway? Unreliable once a month, full of anxiety that just being around strangers made him uncomfortable to a point he got overwhelmed and needed to excuse himself. He wasn’t meant for a public relations job.

Whatever. Today wasn’t about his pathetic excuse of a future. It was about helping Remy practice because Sebastien missed time with his best mate. They were in different houses, different classes, it was hard to squeeze each other into their busy lifestyles unless these compromises were made. Sebastien really disliked Quidditch but he really liked his friend.

Sporting a dark, long sleeved shirt to hide the newest of the self-inflicted scars, Sebastien arrived at the Quidditch pitch to locate his friend. At first, he did not announce himself. He leaned against the wall of the stands and watched, not overly conscious of anything beyond the movement and skill his friend had for a sport he loved so much. It was the same when Remy convinced him to go to the beach. He was just about to shout out to Remy when he turned. Eyes met. Sebastien found himself genuinely smiling for the first time that day. He lifted his hand to wave, not wanting to interrupt.