Frederick Cassel

"""It’s difficult to say this, but they were right. Humans were right the first time about the existence of witches, for they still live today."

- Fred

Introduction
Frederick Cassel was the foster-father of Mary Cassel. He, Charles Dickens, and Mathias worked together to send Mary to the present day.

Pre-ASFS
Not much is known about Fred's life before the beginning of the novel. At some point after Mary's parents' deaths, he took her in and began raising her. At some point, he met Mathias, who recruited the help of his friend Charles Dickens and began the construction of the capsule that would eventually send Mary to the present day

ASFS
Fred takes Mary to Dickens' house in 1867 and tells her that she is a witch. He, Dickens, and Mathias convince her to enter the capsule.

When Mary reawakens, one of the first things she wants to do is visit Fred's grave. She later discovers that he is buried in Brompton Cemetery, which she escapes from the academy to find. It is there that she finds the Wand of Water.

Mary
After Mary's parents died, Fred took on a fatherly role for her. Their relationship is shown to be a strong one and both parties strongly care for each other. When Mary is sent to the present, she mourns for Fred deeply.

Charles Dickens
Fred and Dickens are shown to have a good friendship with each other. He obviously trusted Dickens enough to entrust the construction of the capsule in the author's home.

Mathias
Fred has a seemingly strained relationship with Mathias. There appears to be a lack of trust between the two, mostly from Fred. His voice is noticeably cold when talking to Mary about him.

Trivia

 * Fred died on the fourth of December 1880.
 * Other than Mary, Fred never had any children.
 * Fred's appearance was roughly based on the character of Galahad in The Order 1886