Madeleine

"Even in my earliest memories my mother was always cold and remote, like a beautiful distant star, always beyond my reach. I think I was born knowing I must not touch her, but it was a long time before I understood the reason for her revulsion and hatred."
~Erik, Susan Kay's Phantom

A portrait of Madeleine, the Phantom of the Opera's mother. I find it very interesting that despite their rather hellish relationship, he kept her portrait (along with his father's) on his mantle until he died. Just goes to show you that everyone needs a mommy.