Mr. and Mrs. Beaver are married

Mr. and Mrs. Beaver are a married couple of beavers who live in a dam on a frozen river in Narnia. They are among the first creatures to befriend the Pevensie children, providing them with shelter, food, and crucial information about Aslan and the prophecy of the four thrones. Their home becomes a sanctuary and a strategic base before Edmund's betrayal forces the group to flee. The Beavers embody domestic stability, practical wisdom, and unwavering loyalty to the true king, Aslan.

Identity and Home

Mr. and Mrs. Beaver live in a snug little house built on top of a dam they constructed across a fairly large river. The house is shaped rather like an enormous beehive, with a hole in the roof from which smoke rises, suggesting cooking and warmth. Inside, the home is practical and rustic: there are no books or pictures, but instead bunks built into the wall like those on a ship, hams and strings of onions hanging from the roof, and gum boots, oilskins, hatchets, shears, spades, trowels, fishing rods, fishing nets, and sacks stored against the walls. The tablecloth, though very clean, is very rough. Mrs. Beaver has her own special rocking chair beside the fire, while everyone else sits on three-legged stools. The Beavers' domestic life is one of industriousness and self-sufficiency; Mr. Beaver keeps a hole in the ice open daily with his hatchet to catch fresh trout, and Mrs. Beaver busily works at her sewing machine.

Hospitality and the Prophecy

When the four Pevensie children—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—arrive at the Beavers' house, they are welcomed with a hearty meal. Mrs. Beaver prepares a feast of freshly caught trout, potatoes, and a gloriously sticky marmalade roll, followed by tea. During this meal, Mr. Beaver reveals the prophecy of the four thrones at Cair Paravel, stating that when two Sons of Adam and two Daughters of Eve sit in those thrones, it will be the end of the White Witch's reign and her life. He also tells them about Aslan, the true King of Narnia, who is on the move. Mr. Beaver explains that Aslan is a lion—not a safe lion, but a good one—and that he will put all to rights. He recites an old rhyme: "Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight, / At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more, / When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death / And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again." The Beavers are entrusted with the task of leading the children to meet Aslan at the Stone Table.

Edmund's Betrayal and the Flight

During the meal, Edmund slips away from the Beavers' house to join the White Witch. Mr. Beaver immediately recognizes the signs of treachery, noting that Edmund has "the look of one who has been with the Witch and eaten her food." He declares that there is no point in searching for Edmund because they already know where he has gone: to the White Witch. Mrs. Beaver, practical and quick-thinking, insists on packing provisions for the journey despite the urgency. She gathers a ham, a packet of tea, sugar, matches, and loaves of bread, and she laments that she cannot bring her sewing machine, fearing the Witch might break or steal it. Mr. Beaver locks the door behind them to delay the Witch. The Beavers then lead the three remaining children on a flight through the snowy forest, eventually guiding them to a secret hiding place—a small, earthy cave where they can rest. Mrs. Beaver hands around a flask that makes everyone cough and splutter but also warms them, and they all fall asleep.

The Arrival of Father Christmas

The next morning, Mr. Beaver ventures out of the cave and returns with astonishing news. He has seen a sledge, but it is not the Witch's; it is driven by Father Christmas himself. The Beavers are among the first to witness the breaking of the Witch's spell, as Father Christmas declares that Aslan is on the move and the Witch's magic is weakening. Father Christmas presents Mrs. Beaver with a new and better sewing machine, which he promises to drop at her house, and he tells Mr. Beaver that when he returns home, he will find his dam finished and mended, all leaks stopped, and a new sluice gate fitted. Mr. Beaver is so pleased that he opens his mouth wide and cannot say anything at all.

Role in the Final Victory

After the resurrection of Aslan and the liberation of the Witch's castle, the Beavers join the final battle against the White Witch's forces. They are present at the coronation of the four children at Cair Paravel, where they receive rewards and honours for their loyalty and service. The Beavers' home, their practical wisdom, and their unwavering faith in Aslan are instrumental in guiding the children through their darkest moments and toward their destiny as the rightful rulers of Narnia.