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Quincey Harker

Quincey · the Harkers' boy · our boy

Jonathan and Mina's son bears the names of the whole band and the birthday of the gallant friend whose spirit his mother sees in him.

Story so far

Seven years after Dracula's destruction, Quincey Harker is the beloved son of Jonathan Harker and Mina Harker. His full bundle of names links him to every man in the old company, but the family calls him Quincey.

He was born on the anniversary of Quincey Morris's death. Mina privately believes something of their brave friend's spirit passed into the boy, while Van Helsing promises that Quincey will one day understand how much his mother and her friends dared for love.

Appearance

A young boy of about six or seven sitting comfortably on Van Helsing's knee; his hair, coloring, face, build, and clothing are not described.

Role

Quincey embodies the peaceful future purchased by the hunters and carries their fellowship forward through name, birthday, and family memory.

Relationships

Mina Harker — His mother Mina Harker believes the spirit of Quincey Morris lives in some measure within him.
Jonathan Harker — His father Jonathan Harker preserves the record that will one day explain the boy's names and inheritance.
Quincey Morris — He shares the name and death-anniversary birthday of Quincey Morris, whose sacrifice helped make his life possible.
Van Helsing — Van Helsing holds him on his knee and looks forward to telling him of his mother's courage.
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Chapter 28
  • Jonathan and Mina's son bears the names of the whole band and the birthday of the gallant friend whose spirit his mother sees in him.
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