======The Greengrass Family======
=====Introduction=====
The Greengrass family is a pure-blood [[wizarding family]] and one of the "Sacred Twenty-Eight" (Pottermore). While they are established as part of the [[Slytherin]] house social circles, their direct involvement in the major events of the [[Second Wizarding War]] is not documented in the primary novels. The family is most notable for its connection by marriage to the [[Malfoy family]] in the generation following the war.
=====Known Family Members=====
Only two members of the Greengrass family are named in the original seven novels.
  * **[[Daphne Greengrass]]**: A witch in [[Harry Potter]]'s year at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. She is confirmed to be a [[Slytherin]], as she is in the same house as [[Pansy Parkinson]]. Daphne's only direct mention occurs during the Ordinary Wizarding Level ([[O.W.L.s]]) examinations, where her name is called for the practical Charms test immediately before [[Hermione Granger]].
  * **[[Astoria Greengrass]]**: Daphne's younger sister. In the epilogue of //[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]//, it is revealed that she married [[Draco Malfoy]] and is the mother of their son, [[Scorpius Malfoy]]. [[Ron Weasley]] refers to her as Daphne's sister, which confirms their relationship.
=====History and Status=====
As an ancient and respected [[pure-blood]] family, the Greengrasses hold a significant place in wizarding society. Their inclusion on the "Sacred Twenty-Eight" list, a directory of supposedly truly pure-blood families published in the 1930s, cements their long-standing status (Pottermore).
Unlike other prominent [[Slytherin]]-associated families such as the Malfoys or the Lestranges, no member of the Greengrass family is ever identified as a [[Death Eater]] or a known supporter of [[Lord Voldemort]]. This suggests they likely maintained a position of neutrality during the [[Second Wizarding War]], or at least avoided public allegiance to the Dark Lord.
=====Inter-Family Relations=====
  * **[[Malfoy Family]]**: The Greengrasses' most significant connection is to the Malfoys through the marriage of Astoria and [[Draco Malfoy]]. This union was initially seen as suitable by [[Lucius Malfoy]] and [[Narcissa Malfoy]], as Astoria was a pure-blood from a respectable family. However, tensions later arose due to Astoria's refusal to raise her son [[Scorpius Malfoy]] with the belief that [[Muggles]] were inferior (Pottermore). This indicates a post-war shift in the Greengrass family's ideology, or at least in Astoria's personal values, away from traditional pure-blood prejudice.
  * **[[Potter Family]]**: While there are no direct relations in the original novels, the Greengrass lineage becomes linked to the Potters through the deep friendship that forms between [[Scorpius Malfoy]] and [[Albus Severus Potter]] during their time at [[Hogwarts]] (//[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]//).
=====Etymology=====
The surname **Greengrass** is of English origin. "Green" can be associated with the colour of [[Slytherin]] house and can also connote ambition or envy. "Grass" suggests something common, rooted, and foundational, possibly alluding to the family's ancient and established presence in the British wizarding world.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * In a post on the Pottermore (now Wizarding World) website, J.K. Rowling provided additional backstory for Astoria Greengrass. She revealed that Astoria was afflicted with a blood curse passed down from an ancestor, which left her frail and shortened her life. Her decision to have a child with Draco was made out of love, despite the significant risk to her own health. She passed away before [[Scorpius Malfoy]]'s third year at [[Hogwarts]].
  * The story of Astoria's illness and her more tolerant views are central plot points in the stage play //[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]//.
  * The "Sacred Twenty-Eight" list, which includes the Greengrass name, was not mentioned in the books but was published by J.K. Rowling on Pottermore as an example of pure-blood elitism within the wizarding world.