======Ignatius Prewett======
=====Introduction=====
Ignatius Prewett was a [[pure-blood]] [[wizard]] and a member of the [[Prewett family]]. He is primarily known for his marriage to [[Lucretia Black]], which connected his family to the [[House of Black]]. His name appears on the [[Black Family Tapestry]] at [[Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place]]. Through his familial connections, he was the uncle of [[Molly Weasley]] (née Prewett), [[Gideon Prewett]], and [[Fabian Prewett]], and the uncle-by-marriage of [[Sirius Black]] and [[Regulus Black]].
=====Biography=====
Born in 1915, Ignatius was a member of the prominent [[Prewett family]] (J.K. Rowling's Black Family Tree). At some point, he married [[Lucretia Black]], the sister of [[Orion Black]], thus marrying into the Noble and Most Ancient [[House of Black]]. The marriage, which is recorded on the [[Black Family Tapestry]], produced no children.
Ignatius was the paternal uncle of [[Molly Weasley]] and her brothers, [[Gideon Prewett]] and [[Fabian Prewett]] (Pottermore). He lived through the rise of both [[Gellert Grindelwald]] and the first ascent of [[Lord Voldemort]]. While his nephews Gideon and Fabian were members of the original [[Order of the Phoenix]] and were murdered during the [[First Wizarding War]], Ignatius's own involvement or allegiance during the conflict is unknown.
Ignatius Prewett died in 1985 at the age of approximately 70, four years after [[Lord Voldemort]]'s initial defeat (J.K. Rowling's Black Family Tree). The cause of his death is not recorded.
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
There is no information in the novels regarding the physical appearance or personality of Ignatius Prewett.
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
As a member of an ancient [[pure-blood]] line, Ignatius was presumably a capable [[wizard]]. However, no specific magical abilities, skills, or [[wand]] details are known.
=====Possessions=====
There is no record of any significant possessions belonging to Ignatius Prewett.
=====Relationships=====
  * **[[Lucretia Black]] (Wife):** Ignatius was married to Lucretia, a [[pure-blood]] witch from the [[House of Black]]. Their marriage connected the Prewett and Black families. According to the [[Black Family Tapestry]], they did not have any children.
  * **[[Molly Weasley]] (Niece):** Ignatius was the uncle of [[Molly Weasley]] (née Prewett). This connection also made him the great-uncle of her seven children: [[Bill Weasley|Bill]], [[Charlie Weasley]], [[Percy Weasley]], [[Fred Weasley]], [[George Weasley]], [[Ron Weasley]], and [[Ginny Weasley]].
  * **[[Gideon Prewett]] and [[Fabian Prewett]] (Nephews):** As Molly's brothers, Gideon and Fabian were also Ignatius's nephews. Both were killed during the [[First Wizarding War]].
  * **[[Black Family]] (In-laws):** Through his marriage to Lucretia, Ignatius became the brother-in-law of [[Orion Black]] and [[Walburga Black]]. This also made him the uncle-by-marriage to their sons, [[Sirius Black]] and [[Regulus Black]].
=====Etymology=====
  * **Ignatius:** The name is of Latin origin, derived from //Egnatius//, which possibly means "fiery" or "to be born." It is a name borne by several saints, most notably Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. The "fiery" meaning may be a subtle nod to the characteristic red hair of the Prewett and [[Weasley family|Weasley]] families.
  * **Prewett:** A surname of English, Welsh, or Norman origin. Its precise meaning is uncertain, though it may be related to the name "Pruett," meaning "brave" or "valiant."
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * The primary source for Ignatius Prewett's dates of birth (1915) and death (1985) is the detailed [[Black Family Tapestry]] hand-drawn by J.K. Rowling for a Book Aid International charity auction in 2006.
  * In //[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]//, [[Sirius Black]] mistakenly refers to Ignatius as "a brother of [[Molly Weasley]]'s." However, supplementary information on the Wizarding World website has since clarified that Ignatius was, in fact, Molly's uncle (Pottermore).
  * Ignatius Prewett's name and connection to [[Lucretia Black]] are visible on the [[Black Family Tapestry]] prop created for the film adaptation of //[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]// (film).