My Town
My family hails from a small town located in Clwyd, North Wales, UK. The origins of this magical and mystical land date back many thousands of years, with ancient cromlechs, megalithic burial chambers, and mystic stonecircles, all of which I explored in my youth. I also enjoyed walking along nearby beaches or in its beautiful valleys.

 

Along with various resorts, parks, and gardens, my town also has a football club nick-named "The Seagulls." My brother Dai honed his Quidditch skills by playing a few seasons with The Seagulls, and, to his credit, never (well ... hardly ever) bolstered his scoring abilities via magical means.

Nearby stands the ruins of an old manor house where my family was thought to have lived in times past.
Since 1287, however, our ancestral seat has been located in one of the region's castles, portions of which we are currently operating as a Bed and Breakfast, as the castle is far too big for my relatively small family!

My town is also home to one of the smaller schools of witchcraft and wizardry, open to students even younger than eleven, called Ysgol Lledrith. I attended some classes there prior to leaving for more advanced studies at HOL: Virtual Hogwarts.


Photos © Bernard and Eira Wyn Wellings and Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments