# Mavis — Wet Magic character guide > Mavis in Wet Magic by E. Nesbit. **Role:** major **Also known as:** truthful Mavis **First appearance:** 0001-wet-magic ## Snapshot The eldest sister and family consoler, Mavis irons doll clothes a fortnight early and always finds a workable next step when plans collapse. ## Who they are Mavis is the practical heart of the four siblings, the one who turns Francis's crushed aquarium scheme into a fresh-water compromise and keeps the younger children from tears. She is truthful to a fault, quietly stubborn, and more interested in whether magic can be proved than in whether it is exciting. Her steadying presence is what lets the others take the leap when the Mermaid's summons arrives. ## Relationships ### [Francis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/francis) _romantic_ Francis and Mavis share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting a central love story. ### [Bernard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/bernard) _friendship_ Bernard and Mavis are friends or allies, with a warm dynamic evident from their frequent interactions. ### [Mrs. Pearce](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/mrs_pearce) _family_ Mavis and Mrs. Pearce likely have a mother-daughter or close familial relationship, given the high interaction count. ### [Maia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/maia) _friendship_ Maia and Mavis are close friends or sisters, sharing a warm and supportive bond. ### [Kathleen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/kathleen) _friendship_ Kathleen and Mavis are friends or companions, with a friendly and positive relationship. ### [Cathay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/cathay) _friendship_ Cathay and Mavis are friends or allies, with a positive and supportive dynamic. ### [Aunt Enid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/aunt_enid) _family_ Aunt Enid and Mavis have a familial aunt-niece or guardian relationship, with a nurturing dynamic. ### [Francis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/francis) _romantic_ Francis and Mavis share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting a central love story. ### [Cathay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/cathay) _friendship_ Cathay and Mavis are friends or allies, with a positive and supportive dynamic. ### [Francis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/francis) _romantic_ Francis and Mavis share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting a central love story. ### [Bernard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/bernard) _friendship_ Bernard and Mavis are friends or allies, with a warm dynamic evident from their frequent interactions. ### [Bernard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/bernard) _friendship_ Bernard and Mavis are friends or allies, with a warm dynamic evident from their frequent interactions. ## In the story ### [Wet Magic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/wet-magic) One of the children, described as truthful, who participates in the excitement and planning. ### [I: Sabrina Fair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/i-sabrina-fair) Helps buy the aquarium, washes dolls' clothes early, and decorates the aquarium with shells and flowers. ### [The Captive](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/ii-the-captive) Reads the newspaper article with Francis, expresses concern that a mermaid would die in captivity, and accompanies Francis on the early morning search. ### [III: The Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/iii-the-rescue) Leads the rescue effort with Francis, feels frightened but determined. ### [Gratitude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/iv-gratitude) Feels anxious about being caught by police; shows quick thinking by recognizing the Spangled Boy; comforts him about his lost mother; cleverly invents a story about her mother having a tail to humor the Mermaid. ### [Consequences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/v-consequences) Tells the tale of the adventure to Kathleen and Bernard; feels the magic seems unreal in daylight; agrees with Francis about not returning at night; pleads with Mrs. Pearce for forgiveness. ### [VII: The Skies Are Falling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/vii-the-skies-are-falling) Feels a clear brain, touches the seaweed to discover it's soft, and admits to breaking the sky. ### [VIII: The Water-War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/viii-the-water-war) Accompanies Francis as a messenger to the Queen, showing eagerness to participate in the war effort. ### [The Book People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/ix-the-book-people) Follows Torfrida and questions her about living in the same book; reminds the Princess they practiced with shells. ### [The Under Folk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/x-the-under-folk) Inquires about the war's origin; heartbroken when Kathleen forgets her; cries out to Cathay after the draught. ### [XI: The Peacemaker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/xi-the-peacemaker) Wants to restore the Mer King; takes lessons in Conchology as a cover. ### [The End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/xii-the-end) Suggests it's time to go home; runs to call Ulfin back to the banquet; remarks on Reuben's luck. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/mavis - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters