Urya Tigerlily Quint (b. 20 April – 26 December) was a Muggle-born witch of the Quint family, the eldest child born to Jack and Emily Quint. She was also the elder sister of Udele. Prior to her education, she suffered a poverty-stricken and unhappy childhood which seemingly served to affect her for most of her life. She learned that she was a witch as a child after she began to engage in frequent and fervid displays of underage magic, distancing herself from her family and blighting her relationship with her sister.
Urya attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry two years above Sasha Thorn and Lily Leander, where she was Sorted into Slytherin House on account of her shrewd and perceptive nature. This marked her as one of the few Muggle-borns to have ever been Sorted into the House. Throughout her school years, Urya became infamous for her odd and eccentric personality, earning herself the nickname Crazy Quint from her fellow pupils.
Professor Bloxam: "So, how can we help you down your chosen career path?"
Urya: "I'm thinking of leaving school, growing a beard and joining the magical circus."
— During a Career's Advice session
Sixth year[]
Seventh year[]
Life after Hogwarts[]
Later life[]
"This isn't about you. This about what you didn't do. It's about what Philip did. It's about what I did. Your son wants to become an Auror. He gets wonderful marks and he tries hard in everything he does. He wants to save lives. And you know what, he did it all, no thanks to you! Because — and I'll say it again, Urya — you weren't here!"
— Persia confronting Urya over her prolonged ten-year absence
Death and post-mortem[]
"She was strong, and you're strong; and she was brave, and you're brave. I know you didn't think much of her, but she loved you. And you wouldn't be who you are, and I wouldn't be who I am, if she hadn't of come into our lives. Make of that what you will, but she's in you, and that's a good thing."
"Watch out: they don't call her Crazy Quint for nothing."
— Hogwarts' students view of Urya
Magical abilities and skills[]
Possessions[]
Spruce wand: Urya's wand was manufactured by Orland Ollivander and purchased from his shop in Diagon Alley prior to beginning her magical education. It was eight and a quarter inches long, made of spruce wood with a unicorn tail hair core. Wands made from spruce are said to be ill-matched with cautious or nervous natures, capable of producing particularly flamboyant and dramatic effects. Following her death, the wand was buried resting in her hands.
Relationships[]
Family[]
Parents[]
"That woman was an evil hag to your mother. I should know. Years of therapy bills to prove it."
— Udele on Urya's poor relationship with their parents
Udele Quint[]
"We were close. She was my best friend."
— Urya on her former friendship with Udele
Philip Potter[]
"You're the first person to break my heart. For the rest of my life. You will always be the first person to break my heart. Don't forget that."
— Urya to Philip
Son[]
"Elliot, I'm finally happy. People like us, we can be happy. I loved your dad and that's the most important thing, to find somebody to love, someone who loves you back just for who you are. I want that for you. I love you."
— Urya comforts her son following their isolation from the family
Persia Potter[]
Grandchildren[]
"Nothing means more to me right now than those children in there."
— Urya to Jamie regarding each of her grandchildren
Mallory Potter[]
"She's so nice. She stopped two boys in our Transfiguration class calling me ‘Crazy’ the other day..."
— Urya's fine opinion of Mallory
Sirius Leander[]
"I know about the names that people call me. I'm not bothered, I'm used to it. People like Sirius — they close themselves off to the things they don't understand. It's normal. I feel sorry for him."
— Urya regarding Sirius' animosity towards her
Etymology[]
Urya is a variation of the Persian nameAriya or Arya, also known as Aryo or Ario is an Indo-Iranian given name of Indian (Sanskrit) and Persian origins. In India, it is used as both a masculine and a feminine name, although the meaning is "noble goddess".
Tigerlily is an interplay of the masculine name Tiger, referring to the wild animal, and the feminine name Lily, referencing the lily flower and meaning "pure". The lily flower acts as a symbol of beauty and innocence and purity. The name therefore may allude to an innocent yet wild person.
Quint is an English surname and masculine given name. It comes from the Latin Quentīnus, a derivative of the Roman personal name Quintus, meaning "the fifth". Because of this the name is traditionally bestowed upon the fifth-born child.
Quotes[]
Urya: You're strange. Philip: Sorry. Urya: No, that was a compliment.
Urya: I like boats... they go places.
Urya: It's your choice, Philip. Everything is your choice. Wake up.
Urya: In some ways I love everything. It’s less than a thing than like. Less distinct. Less particular. I like things that I like, but I love everything. There’s more choice in like. Because even the worst things have things to love in them. I love things so much, I feel like I can float away.
Urya: That's people. We arrive, consume what we can and then leave. Like locust.
Urya: I'm throwing myself to the wind. Sirius: While that's very on-brand for you, do you mind not throwing Philip, too? Urya: Oh, wow. But fuck you. Do you think I'm jealous? Jealous of you and your girlfriend and your cousin who she's going to fuck because she's fed up? Sirius: What? Urya: You know what I'm talking about. I've had my pain, Sirius. Yours is in the post.
Urya: Do you know what hurts the most about a broken heart? Not being able to remember how you felt before. You have to try and keep that feeling because... if it goes, then you'll never get it back. Mallory: What happens then? Urya: Then you lay waste to the world and everything in it.
Urya: You can pull any face behind a mask, but be careful. Someone else might be pretending. You might not be the only one with a secret.
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Trivia[]
In European folklore and the infamous treatise on witchcraft, Malleus Maleficarum, a combination of red hair and green eyes was considered a mark of witchcraft, thus it is notable that Urya possesses this colouring.
