David

David Hansen from Denmark

David is 15 when the story begins, and comes from Kalundborg in Denmark. His parents and forebears are all magicians, and good ones - at least according to David himself. He is always telling everybody how good he is at anything magic, but his notes in all subjects but Potions dare to disagree.

He is tall, with chestnut hair and blue eyes and a marked chin, he had what Susan's mother called the cowboy looks. His wand is made from dogwood, and emits light yellow sparks.

We first meet him some weeks into the first term at Unicorn Farm. He has been to Belgium with his family, and is consequently late for school. During the broom race he puts together David's team, comprised of younger siblings feeling cheated - and tries to ruin or magick the brooms from the two other teams in order to win.