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Witch Weekly · January 20, 2021 – 1:17 AM

"These Are The Best Families to Marry Into—And The Worst"

When the topic of marriage comes up in conversation, it is often the men themselves that we focus on. However, most married women will tell you that marrying a man means marrying their families as well; and as much as we love some of our top society bachelors, their families may leave something to be desired! Today we're covering the families you definitely want to marry into—and the ones you don't!

Mr. Fitzroy Prewett

Do marry into... the Prewett family!

This one is far from a surprise. Mrs. Harriet Prewett has four unmarried sons—and a massive, well-connected family. With relations such as the Longbottoms, Mulcibers, and the Boneses, it's likely that any young lady lucky enough to find herself a Mrs. Prewett will not be lacking in invitations. The family has not been without their share of scandal—notably Mr. Fitzroy and Frederick Prewett's short stint in Azkaban, and the late Mr. Gideon Prewett's wrongful labelling as a dark wizard—but every one has been resolved in their favor. A lucky family indeed!

Don't marry into... the Lestrange family!

We know, we know—it's a controversial opinion. Many debutantes mourned the marriage of Mr. Claudius Lestrange to his cousin, then-Miss Ellory Pendergast, and the family is the definition of influential, but consider: an old-money family such as the Lestranges has everything to lose and little left to gain. They do not seem the type to suffer foolishness from their own kin, let alone an outsider. In families with such influence, every misstep is noted, every rumor reported, and every hint of a scandal plastered across the papers.

Do marry into... the Fisk family!

Most large families have their troubles, but the Fisks have proven themselves to be a family-oriented bunch. For a woman seeking a match with connections, look no further: the wife of Minister Ross is a née Fisk, Mr. Konstantin Fisk holds great influence as the Department of Magical Law Enforcement's assistant head, and Mr. Ari Fisk head a department in the hospital.

Don't marry into... the Selwyn family! Another large, pureblooded family, the Selwyns are known less for their mystique, but rather their peculiar family dynamics. The patriarch of the family has an acknowledged bastard in the form of Miss Liliana Selwyn, and there are rumors that there are more unacknowledged ones circulating out in the magical world! Take our advice: avoid this family and its scandal.

Do marry into... the Ollivander family! Both Ollivander brothers are unmarried, and it's unlikely that either intend to stay that way. The Ollivander family has been providing wands to the magical community for centuries, and wives are necessary to keep the family name in circulation. While not exceedingly wealthy, the Ollivander surname comes with a certain prestige that any young lady could appreciate.

Don't marry into... the Scrimgeour family! Once a perfectly respectable family, the Scrimgeour family's reputation has been marred by Miss Annabelle Scrimgeour's scandal and eventual disownment. While on the trajectory for a return to high society, debutantes on the hunt for a husband should take note of the family's history of scandal—and in the case of the late Mr. Argus Scrimgeour—violent tendencies towards women.

Do marry into... the Crouch family! Another potentially controversial opinion given the escapades of Mr. Reuben Crouch, we have no reason to believe any young lady would be anything less than happy as the wife of Mr. Aldous or Mr. Roman Crouch. Both gentleman are high-end Ministry employees and have accomplished plenty despite their young age. (Not to mention both are handsome!)

Mr. Gideon Ollivander

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