Amon Lafayette was born to the memory of privilege and glories long past. The war and it's aftermath had been unkind to the Lafayette's; much of the family's wealth had been tied up in property and artifacts destroyed or stolen in the violence and two family members were murdered, causing the once-noble house to retract in on itself and become more insular than ever before. Once filled to overflowing with fine furniture and objects of wonder, bright light and laughter, by the time Amon came into the world their manse was a dark and quiet place — a maze of locked doors and empty rooms.
Amon's father hunts like a man obsessed, attempting to call back to the family all that they had lost, calling it his (and Amon's) birthright. An adventurer or sorts, the man was frequently away on trips or ensconced in his study, but when home is always willing to spend time discussing with Amon what his plans are, what he had seen, and re-iterate the importance of their family's legacy. Though by law he could teach his son nothing of magic, he did instruct Amon in Latin and old French, mundane languages much of muggle and wizarding history is written in. His stronger tie is to his Mother, however, a woman of beauty and grace who does what she can to bring music and laughter back to the home for Amon's sake, though she is of delicate health.
The boy spent his non-study time playing piano for his mother, reading quietly in the gardens, playing with his telescope or dodging his Grandfather's angry ghost. It was unthinkable that he wouldn't be invited to Hogwarts, and the letter was met with much anticipation — finally, he would be able to learn all the mysteries that had been shut away from him for the sake of age. Considered a perfectly respectable house, his parents were entirely pleased by his sorting into Ravenclaw.
Amon threw himself into his studies with a quiet enthusiasm and joy. Though he enjoys most subjects, Astronomy and History come easiest to him. In many cases he has a greater interest in how magic works, rather than simply making it work, and often spends unnecessary amounts of time attempting to deconstruct what it is they're being taught. Only Herbology proves impossible for him; some people have an affinity for plants, and some quite inexplicably are anathema to them. His flying skills are simply basic; he can ride and control well enough in clear weather, but there's no fancy tricks from him, nor does he fly well enough to even consider playing Quidditch, which is fine with him — he far prefers dueling for his exercise. When it came time to choose electives it was Runes and Arithmancy, both of which he enjoys immensely.