Merula Snyde

Merula Snyde (born c. 1973) was a witch who began attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1984 and was sorted into Slytherin house. Merula often antagonised Jacob's sibling during their time in Hogwarts and remained a persistent rival to them throughout the years. Merula's mother and father were Death Eaters who supported Lord Voldemort. At some point, Merula witnessed them in an "incident" with an Auror which led to the death of the latter or a bystander, which allowed her to see Thestrals. Her first...

Blood status

Pure-blood or half-blood

Born

Between 1 September 1972 and 31 August 1973

Patronus

Non-corporeal