#weasleyappreciationweek

Today’s Weasley appreciation is Charlie Weasley!

Next, in the Weasley line after Bill. Charlie also excelled at Hogwarts becoming Prefect of Gryffindor House and Quidditch Captain as a Seeker. However, his greatest interest was in animals, particularly dragons. Upon leaving Hogwarts, he goes to study dragons in Romania.

He also lends a hand to Hagrid, by helping him with his new dragon, Norbert. He would go on to take care of him and return him back to the wild when ready. Charlie also gets involved during the Triwizard Tournament, helping control all of the dragons for the first task.

Just as humorous as his brothers, he was known for joining in on the fun and causing mayhem. While there’s not many visuals of Charlie, Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire describes him with marks and blisters to demonstrate his work with dragons. Alongside being shorter, stronger with a tan, unlike his twin brothers.

Today, we’re focusing on William (Bill) Weasley!

The oldest son of the Weasley family. While attending Hogwarts, he excelled academically by receiving O.W.L’s in all of his classes, twelve of them were graded as “Outstanding”. He became Prefect of Gryffindor House and Head Boy of Hogwarts. After graduating, he went to work for Gringotts, he took a position in Egypt, but came back to London to join the Order of the Phoenix. 

He fought alongside members of the Order of the Phoenix and was attacked by Fenrir Greyback, leaving a scar on his face. While in London, he met Fleur Delacour, and eventually married her at the Weasley Burrow. 

Bill and Fleur went on to live their lives at a cottage, which would be Ron’s sanctuary after he split off from Harry and Hermione during the search for Horcruxes. Bill participated in Battle of the Seven Potters and the Battle of Hogwarts.

Today, we’re highlighting the third Weasley brother, Percy Weasley!

Percy is ambitious and known to follow the rules. He wasn’t one to play, joke, or prank, making him the oddball of the family. While at Hogwarts, he was successful in becoming Prefect for Gryffindor and eventually Head Boy. He also received twelve O.W.L.s. Percy is described in the books as being proud and vocal about his achievements. Percy was also the first owner of the family pet rat, “Scabbers”. Scabbers is passed down to Ron who eventually learns Scabbers is Peter Pettigrew.

His success landed him a position in the Ministry of Magic. He worked in an office handling paperwork for Barty Crouch Sr. as an assistant, and then went on to work as Fudge’s assistant. During this time, the Ministry did not believe Voldemort was back and rising to power. With Percy’s new position, came a concern for the Order of the Phoenix. Percy, the only Weasley to not join the Order of the Phoenix. Ultimately, leading to a family disagreement and parting ways.

During this time, Percy continued to work for the Ministry. While we see him in the background during Harry’s hearing for underage magic and again in helping Dolores Umbridge to uncover “Dumbledore’s Army” at Hogwarts. He also arrives alongside Fudge at the end of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where they witness Voldemort. He continues to work at the ministry, refusing to meet with his family. Missing Bill’s wedding, the ministry became under attack and Percy contacted Aberforth Dumbledore and learned what was happening.

Today, we focus on our mischievous duo, Fred and George Weasley! 

Fred and George are no strangers to pranks, jokes, shenanigans and a little bit of danger. While at Hogwarts, Mr. Filch was known to keep an extensive drawer on all of the twins’ rule-breaking. Waiting to get reprimanded in Mr. Filch’s office one day, they were able to snatch The Marauder’s Map, giving them access to secret passages and the location of everyone in the school. They eventually passed down the map to Harry.

This week we’re highlighting a different member of the Weasley family each day.

We’re kicking off this week with the heads of the Weasley Family, Arthur and Molly Weasley! They met at Hogwarts, both in Gryffindor House and they dated while in school. They eloped shortly after graduation due to Voldemort’s rising power and had their seven kids while partaking in the Order of the Phoenix. Arthur works in The Ministry of Magic as the head of the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office. Molly takes care of not only her family, but acting as the motherly figure for Harry, Hermione and others. They have overcome so much and work towards developing strong values for their family.

Molly: “Yes, well, your father and I were made for each other”  -Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Our last, youngest Weasley and only daughter, Ginny Weasley! What better day to celebrate her than on her birthday?

A remarkable wizard at young age, a year younger than Ron, experienced some difficult times during her first year at Hogwarts. She was tricked by the Tom Riddle’s diary in the Chamber of Secrets and was later on revived by Harry. She went on to join the Gryffindor Quidditch Team. She was also close friends with Luna Lovegood often helping her when needed. She was brave and ready for a challenge.

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, she named and joined “Dumbledore’s Army,” known for her skilled hexes. She went to fight alongside her friends in the Department of Mysteries to fight Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. During her sixth year at school, she helped Neville steal the Sword of Godric Gryffindor to send to Harry to defeat the Horcruxes. Ultimately, she joined in the Battle of Hogwarts and helped Harry look for the Ravenclaw Diadem in the Room of Requirement, which brings us to her relationship with Harry.

She was the younger sister, and quite shy around Harry at first, not really speaking or interacting with him. She soon grew out of this phase and began to date, much to Harry’s concern. She soon started to spend more time with Harry and they were able to date for a time, until Harry had to go hunt down Horcruxes. At the Battle of Hogwarts, they were able to continue their relationship and eventually got married. Ginny and Harry had three children, James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna. 

Along with her family, she was able to shine professionally. Her Quidditch skills landed her on the Holyhead Harpies Quidditch Team until she became a reporter for the Daily Prophet, specializing in Quidditch editorials.

Another Weasley! Today, we’re focusing on Ron Weasley!

Ron was 1/3 of the ultimate trio! We first meet Ron on his way to the Hogwarts Express during his first year, along with Harry. Quickly becoming best friends! Ron is able to give knowledge on the Wizarding World to Harry, while Ron is amazed with Harry’s famous history. Ron quickly gets immersed in adventures along with Harry and Hermione. 

He helps Harry and Hermione get through the Wizard’s Chess task while on their way to uncover the Sorcerers Stone. He saves Harry from Privet Drive and helps decipher what lies in the chamber in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He helps uncover the secrets behind Sirius Black’s escape in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Like most best friends, Harry and Ron got into a little squabble during their fourth year, thinking Harry didn’t include him in his plan to enter into the Triwizard Tournament. Alas, they were able to extinguish their disagreement and continue in their fun. He helps create and joins “Dumbledore’s Army”. Along with other adventures, their greatest quest was to search and destroy Horcruxes. While he experiences some difficult times during the journey, he goes to stay with his brother, Bill for some time and then joins back with Harry and Hermione. He joins the Order of the Phoenix, participating the the Battle of Seven Harrys and Battle of Hogwarts.

At Hogwarts, Ron was known for enjoying a good meal and always provided a dose of humor in any situation, no matter how unfavorable the odds looked. He joined the Gryffindor Quidditch Team as a Goalkeeper, initially nervous, he created success and won many matches. He wasn't particularly interested in homework or any class in particular. In fact, when Ron joined Harry and Hermione in the Deathly Hallows, he never returned back to Hogwarts. Skipping his last year entirely. Instead, he was offered a position as an Auror at the Ministry of Magic along with Harry and Neville. Assisting in Voldemort's defeat, allowed him this great opportunity. 

He also had a rather complicated relationship with Hermione when it came to romantic situations. They frequently bickered, got jealous and didn’t fully demonstrate their love to each other until Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Ron goes on to marry Hermione and they have two kids, Rose and Hugo.