# Edred — Harding’s Luck character guide

> Edred in Harding’s Luck by E. Nesbit.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the Edred

**First appearance:** 0005-iv-which-was-the-dream

## Who they are

A boy from Dickie's dream, brother to Elfrida.

## Relationships

### [Dickie Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/dickie_harding)

_family_

Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with the Mouldiwarp.

### [Elfrida](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/elfrida)

_family_

Edred and Elfrida are siblings and frequent co-adventurers, with a close but occasionally bickering bond.

### [Lord Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/lord_arden)

_family_

Lord Arden is Edred's grandfather and the authoritative head of the Arden family.

### [Mouldiwarp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/mouldiwarp)

_friendship_

Edred shares a magical bond with the Mouldiwarp, who helps him and his cousins on their adventures.

### [True](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/true)

_friendship_

True is Edred's loyal dog and constant companion.

### [Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/father)

_family_

Father is Edred's parent, providing guidance and authority.

### [Elfrida](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/elfrida)

_family_

Edred and Elfrida are siblings and frequent co-adventurers, with a close but occasionally bickering bond.

### [Elfrida](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/elfrida)

_family_

Edred and Elfrida are siblings and frequent co-adventurers, with a close but occasionally bickering bond.

### [Dickie Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/dickie_harding)

_family_

Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with the Mouldiwarp.

### [Dickie Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/dickie_harding)

_family_

Edred is Dickie's cousin and close companion in the Arden family, sharing adventures with the Mouldiwarp.

### [Lord Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/lord_arden)

_family_

Lord Arden is Edred's grandfather and the authoritative head of the Arden family.

### [Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/father)

_family_

Father is Edred's parent, providing guidance and authority.

## In the story

### [IV: Which Was the Dream?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/chapters/iv-which-was-the-dream)

The boy cousin who talks with Dickie about seeing his galleon and getting old Sebastian to make him one.

### [IX: Kidnapped](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/chapters/ix-kidnapped)

Initially does not recognize Dickie due to his shabby clothes; later remembers him after Dickie mentions Mr. Parados and the swan carriage.

### [X: The Noble Deed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/chapters/x-the-noble-deed)

Receives a mission from the Mouldiestwarp to rescue Dickie; shows courage and modesty.

### [Lord Arden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/chapters/xi-lord-arden)

Proud of his rescue of Dickie, now looked up to by Elfrida. Helps uncover the hidden door and confirms the stone marking was always there.

### [XII: The End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/chapters/xii-the-end)

Bids a tearful farewell to Dickie in the cave, accepting his sacrifice.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters