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Witch Weekly · April 12, 2021 – 6:42 AM

10 Facts About John Alfred Darrow
The captain of the Voyager has taken his ship out, along with a few dozen volunteers, to help rescue those onboard (and potentially overboard!) the Santa Antonia. Captain Darrow is a mysterious figure, and there's lots to know about him that one might not realize at first sight, which is why we're bringing you everything you need to know about him.

1. He's a dead man walking. Once a member onboard the infamous Sycorax, he was declared dead by the Ministry in 1883, one year after the ship set sail. There's plenty of questions about what happened between the time the ship left the dock and when it returned in 1887, but one thing is sure: it's a good thing Captain Darrow didn't have a great fortune or number of possessions to be divvyed out to his remaining family, as that would have caused quite a stir when he returned!

2. He has siblings. Captain Darrow has one living sibling in Mr. Evander Darrow, who currently works as the head of the Improper Use of Magic Office. Anyone who's met both brothers can tell how drastically different they are, and it's a wonder they're related at all. It's no wonder Mr. Evander Darrow has managed to stay out of the asylum so long; with such a danger-prone and adventure-loving brother, one would have thought he'd have lost his mind a long time ago! Captain Darrow also has a sister, the late Mrs. Evalina Lloyd, who left a daughter who currently lives with Captain Darrow's brother.

3. He's good with kids. On occasion Captain Darrow has been teaching his young niece, Miss Charity Lloyd, age 9, to sail. We can't help but question the decision to take such a young girl out to sea without the safety of a cabin beneath the deck, but we also can't fault Captain Darrow for wanting to spend time with his family after being separated them for so long.

4. He lived with savages. True savages. While on the Sycorax, Captain Darrow and his crewmates ended up in South American and in the clutches of a local tribe. He supposedly learned their ways, lived with them, and became one of them; it's no wonder he had such difficulty assimilating back into English culture when he returned home. Still, we can't help but wonder what the inside of Captain Darrow's home looks like. Does he keep forks and spoons in his kitchen, or does he still use his hands? Does he sleep in a bed at all?

5. He might be a former cannibal. Apparently the savages he lived with had a taste for human meat, but there's still questions about whether or not Captain Darrow, who otherwise seemed to adapt tot he lifestyle of the tribe, took part in this specific tradition.

6. His 1888 expedition is a bit of a mystery We expected to bid farewell to Captain Darrow for at least a few years when the Voyager set off for the lost isle of Avalon, but it was only a matter of months before he returned. For a time his ship was under observation by the Ministry, which begs the question: what happened on the expedition?

7. His natal chart is a fun one! A Sagittarius sun makes a lot of sense for an adventurer, but Captain Darrow has three planets in Capricorn (moon, Venus, and Mars). We wonder what seriousness and depth he's got hidden under his adventurous façade!

9. He has tattoos. Those who spend a lot of the time near the docks might have caught a glimpse of Captain Darrow at work in the past, his chest tattoos peeking above the neckline of his shirt. We at Witch Weekly have theorized about the tattoos before, but it's never less shocking to be reminded of them!

10. He's tied to the Fisk family. It's no surprise that Captain Darrow's ship is the one leading the rescue mission, seeing as he's courting the Minister for Magic's sister-in-law, Miss Zelda Fisk. The pair have been courting for nearly a year, and we wouldn't be surprised if an engagement didn't come for many years; with a love for sailing and adventure, Captain Darrow likely has no plans to settle down soon.

Captain J. Alfred Darrow - a hero with a troubled past, or a misfit seeking redemption?

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