ALEXANDER "XANDER" YAXLEY
Portrayed by Joseph Zada
Full Name: Alexander Dominic Yaxley
Nicknames: Xander, Dom or Dominic, Xan, Yaxley, The Second Son
Date of Birth: January 9, 1979
Age: 18
Nationality: British
Blood Status: Pure-Blood
House: Slytherin
School: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
School Year: Eighth Year (1997–1998)
Wand: 12¾-inch yew wood with a dragon heartstring core
Patronus: Black stag
APPEARANCE
Alexander possesses a refined, quietly imposing appearance that reflects his controlled and calculating nature. His dark-brown, tousled hair softens his otherwise composed features, while his muted grey-green eyes give him an observant, difficult-to-read expression. His pale skin has neutral undertones, complementing his understated coloring and sharp features.
Standing at six feet tall, Alexander has a lean, toned, athletic build. He carries himself with measured confidence rather than relying on overt displays of authority. His overall appearance is polished without being ostentatious, reflecting the reserved intensity associated with his Slytherin upbringing.
PERSONALITY
Controlled, calculating, and exceptionally observant, Alexander rarely acts without considering the possible consequences. He possesses a quiet, commanding presence and tends to favor precision and patience over unnecessary displays of power. Emotionally guarded and difficult to read, he is adept at recognizing weaknesses in others while keeping his own carefully concealed.
Strategic and analytical, Alexander prefers to remain several steps ahead rather than react impulsively. His composure can make him appear distant or intimidating, but beneath that controlled exterior lies a complex individual shaped by family expectations, ambition, and his own understanding of power and responsibility.
MAGICAL ABILITIES
Alexander excels in Defence Against the Dark Arts, Charms, and Arithmancy. His magical strengths include controlled duelling, nonverbal spellcasting, counterspells, and spell redirection.
His approach to magic reflects his temperament: disciplined, deliberate, and calculated. Rather than relying on brute force alone, he favors precision, tactical awareness, and the ability to anticipate an opponent's next move. His yew wand and black stag Patronus complement the composed, formidable image he presents.
FAMILY & LEGACY
Alexander belongs to the prestigious Yaxley family, one of the Sacred Twenty-Eight pure-blood wizarding families. He is the son of Septimus Yaxley and Elara Flint, and the younger brother of Orion Yaxley, the family heir.
Growing up within a family where legacy, influence, and reputation carry considerable weight, Alexander has had to navigate the expectations attached to his surname. With Orion having graduated, Alexander faces a changing family dynamic as he continues his own education at Hogwarts.
His heritage provides him with a place within the established pure-blood wizarding world, but his personal ambitions and decisions ultimately shape the reputation he builds for himself.
CHARACTER ESSENCE
A composed Slytherin strategist with a calculating mind, quiet confidence, and a legacy that carries as much weight as the secrets he keeps.