Xavier Thorpe

Xavier Thorpe is a psychic student at Nevermore Academy with extraordinary artistic abilities. Portrayed by Percy Hynes White, Xavier can receive visions through dreams and bring his artwork to life, making him one of the most gifted students at the school.

Character Background

Xavier comes from a wealthy family and is considered one of the most talented students at Nevermore Academy. His psychic abilities manifest through his art, allowing him to create living drawings and receive prophetic visions through his dreams. He initially develops romantic feelings for Wednesday Addams.

Psychic Abilities

Xavier possesses unique psychic powers that set him apart from other students:

Dream visions: He can receive prophetic visions while sleeping
Animated artwork: His drawings can come to life and move independently
Artistic precognition: His subconscious often guides his art to depict future events
Telepathic connection: His abilities allow him to sense supernatural disturbances

Key Character Traits

Artistic talent: Exceptionally gifted artist with supernatural abilities
Romantic: Develops feelings for Wednesday despite her rejection
Protective: Willing to risk himself to help others
Privileged: Comes from wealth but doesn't let it define him
Intuitive: His psychic abilities give him insight into supernatural events

Role in the Mystery

Xavier becomes a suspect in the Hyde attacks due to his disturbing artwork depicting the monster. His drawings of the Hyde, created through his psychic visions, make him appear guilty to Wednesday initially. However, he proves his innocence and becomes an ally in fighting the real threats.

Relationships

Wednesday Addams

Xavier is immediately drawn to Wednesday's mysterious nature and develops romantic feelings for her. Despite her initial rejection and suspicion, he continues to support her investigation and ultimately helps in the final battle against Crackstone.

Bianca Barclay

Xavier has a complicated romantic history with Bianca, a siren student at Nevermore. Their relationship ended when Xavier discovered Bianca had been using her siren abilities to influence his emotions.

Rowan Laslow

Xavier was roommates with Rowan, who possessed prophetic abilities and tried to kill Wednesday based on a vision of her destroying Nevermore.

Artistic Legacy

Xavier's artwork serves as both a gift and a burden. His psychic-influenced drawings often depict disturbing or prophetic scenes that he doesn't fully understand until later. His ability to bring drawings to life proves crucial in several situations throughout the series.

Character Development

Throughout Season 1, Xavier evolves from a privileged student with a crush to a loyal ally willing to risk everything for his friends. His character explores themes of artistic expression, psychic burden, and the complexity of teenage relationships in a supernatural setting.

Fighting the Darkness

In the climactic battle, Xavier joins the fight against Joseph Crackstone, using his bow and arrow skills to help Wednesday. Though not always the most effective fighter, his willingness to stand with his friends demonstrates his growth and loyalty.

Xavier represents the artistic soul of Nevermore Academy, showing how creativity and psychic abilities can be both a gift and a responsibility in the fight against supernatural threats.