Ron

Biodata

Name	Ronald Weasley
Alias(es)	Ron
Species/Race	Wizard
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Gryffindor House; Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; Dumbledore's Army
Occupation/Role	Hogwarts student; Gryffindor prefect; Quidditch goalkeeper
Status	Later joined the New Magical United Nations' tax department after university 896
First Appearance	Hogwarts Express 19

Background

Ron is Arthur and Molly Weasley's youngest son. Before beginning at Hogwarts, he grew up in the shadow of five older brothers—Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, and George—whose achievements made him feel that anything he accomplished had already been done first. He wore Bill's old robes, used Charlie's old wand, and inherited Percy's pet rat, Scabbers 21.

He first met Harry Potter and Tierra Wu aboard the Hogwarts Express. Initially intimidated by Harry's fame, he cautiously joined their compartment, asked about Voldemort, and gradually became comfortable around them 20. He was sorted into Gryffindor, though he feared being placed in Slytherin because of its association with Dark wizards 23.

Personality

Ron is candid, emotionally expressive, and highly sensitive to being overlooked. Harry's fame initially leaves him starstruck and jealous, while his brothers' accomplishments give him a persistent inferiority complex 19 21. Even so, he is capable of kindness: he tries to reassure Tierra before the Sorting Ceremony and remains devoted to his friends when events turn dangerous 25 501.

He is often impulsive and prone to speaking before thinking. He is skeptical of Severus Snape, sometimes exaggerates his own exploits, and struggles with demanding schoolwork—particularly Tierra's mathematical approach to magic 359 464 651. His insecurity can become jealousy, notably when Harry is selected as a Triwizard champion and when Hermione spends time with Viktor Krum 305 347.

Despite his reluctance toward studying, Ron grows more responsible over time. His prefect appointment gives him confidence, and he ultimately passes every O.W.L. subject 418 541.

Abilities & Skills

Wizarding Magic

Ron begins Hogwarts with an inherited wand and uneven magical ability. His early attempts at the Levitation Charm fail, but he advances enough to pass all of his O.W.L.s and later prepares for Apparition 49 541 695.

• Made an Undetectable Extension Charm bag with Harry after Sirius Black taught them the technique ahead of schedule 517.
• Participated in Dumbledore's Army's secret Defense Against the Dark Arts study and practice sessions 464.
• Attended Tierra's Dark Arts class despite his mother's objections 677.
• Struggles with the mathematical theory behind Tierra's lessons, though he accepts its practical value 464.

Quidditch

Ron is an enthusiastic Quidditch fan and supports the Chudley Cannons; his bedroom is covered with animated team posters 266. He later plays for Gryffindor as a goalkeeper.

• Played informal two-on-two Quidditch with Harry against Fred and George at the Burrow 544.
• Became an “iron wall” in Gryffindor's match against Hufflepuff, conceding no further goals after the opening stretch 735.
• Harry's encouragement helps him regain confidence before the Hufflepuff match 735.

Equipment, Pets, and Items

• Charlie's old wand — Ron's inherited wand during his first year 21.
• Scabbers — His inherited pet rat, originally Percy's; Scabbers later disappears from Ron's room 21 266.
• Pigwidgeon — A small gray owl given to Ron by Sirius Black as compensation for Scabbers 266.
• Undetectable Extension Charm bag — Made during the summer before sixth year 517.
• Watch — A distinctive birthday gift from Arthur and Molly Weasley 695.

Relationships

• Harry Potter — Best friend and fellow Gryffindor. Ron's initial awe and jealousy of Harry's fame develop into a close friendship, though the Triwizard Tournament temporarily strains their trust 20 305. Harry's support later helps Ron succeed in Quidditch 735.
• Hermione Granger — Close friend and fellow Gryffindor prefect. They work together on prefect duties and support Harry's independent Defense Against the Dark Arts training, but Ron's jealousy over Viktor Krum and his reluctance to handle romantic problems create friction 418 453 734.
• Tierra Wu — Classmate and influential friend. Tierra quickly recognizes Ron's insecurity, includes him in magical research discussions, and later becomes a figure Ron relies upon for Harry's protection 20 21 695.
• Arthur and Molly Weasley — Ron's parents. Arthur's interest in Muggles influences Ron's curiosity about the non-magical world, while Molly's high expectations and protective nature frequently embarrass him 21 109 677.
• Fred and George Weasley — Ron's older twin brothers. Their confidence and achievements contribute to Ron's sense of being overshadowed, but they remain part of his close family circle 20 21.
• Percy Weasley — Ron's older brother, whom Ron finds intimidating and difficult to approach; their relationship worsens when Percy publicly supports Umbridge and denounces Harry and Dumbledore 437 445.
• Lavender Brown — Ron's romantic relationship becomes increasingly uncomfortable for him. After a Love Potion incident and repeated unwanted attention, he resolves to speak with her and leaves her heartbroken following an argument 697 698 734 735.

Story Role and Major Arcs

Hogwarts Beginnings

Ron meets Harry and Tierra on the Hogwarts Express, where his knowledge of wizarding families and eagerness to learn about Harry make him an early companion 20 24. He accompanies Harry and Hermione in investigating the threat to Harry's broom during Gryffindor's first Quidditch match and helps confront Hagrid over Fluffy's secret 53 54.

In his second year, Ron and Harry miss the Hogwarts Express and fly Arthur Weasley's car to Hogwarts, earning a furious Howler from Molly Weasley 107 109. During the following summer, Scabbers vanishes and Sirius gives Ron Pigwidgeon instead 266.

Triwizard Tournament

Harry's unexpected selection as a Triwizard champion triggers Ron's strongest conflict with him. Feeling excluded by Harry's closeness to Tierra and convinced Harry lied about entering, Ron accuses him of betrayal 305. He also clashes with Hermione over her friendship with Viktor Krum, treating the Tournament as a competition rather than an opportunity for international cooperation 347.

Prefect and Dumbledore's Army Member

Ron is elected Gryffindor prefect alongside Hermione, a result that delights Molly and finally earns him major family recognition 418. He joins Dumbledore's Army and later travels to the Ministry of Magic with Harry, Hermione, Neville, Fred, George, Ginny, Luna, and Cho to rescue Sirius Black 453 501.

After visiting Tierra's grave with Harry and Hermione, Ron wishes for Dolores Umbridge to be punished; Tierra fulfills the wish 437.

Later Hogwarts Years

Ron struggles with Tierra's increasingly demanding curriculum but continues to attend advanced lessons, including Dark Arts classes that Molly forbids him from taking 464 677. His relationship with Lavender becomes a recurring source of embarrassment and frustration, ending after Gryffindor's victory over Hufflepuff 683 735.

He receives strong O.W.L. results, passes every subject, and receives admission instructions for New Miskatonic University 539 541. During Hogwarts' final year, he and his friends focus on final examinations and university entrance preparation amid the wider transformation of wizarding society 895.

University and Career

Ron chooses Applied Magic at New Miskatonic University. After graduation, he earns a British Chartered Accountant qualification and joins the New Magical United Nations' tax department—an outcome that lets him either support Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes or inspect the joke shop as a tax official 896.

Notable Quotes

“When you have five brothers, you never get anything new.” 21

“Even if you can't learn it, Tierra will protect you.” 695