Percy

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Percy Weasley (珀西)
Species/Race	Wizard
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Gryffindor House; Hogwarts Prefect system; later the Ministry of Magic 43 390 479
Occupation/Role	Gryffindor Prefect; student council president; Ministry worker/intern 43 322 390 479
First Appearance	Chapter 43 43

History

Hogwarts prefect and academic standout

Percy serves as a Gryffindor Prefect while preparing for his OWLs, dividing his time between office paperwork, discipline, and study. In the library, he assists Andrew Taylor with plant Transfiguration and offers further tutoring despite his own demanding schedule. 43

He covertly uses a Time-Turner to fit an otherwise impossible elective schedule, a secret eventually noticed by Fred and George. Percy refuses to reveal or show the device despite their pressure. 78

His workload earns him a reputation as an exceptionally capable student: he takes twelve OWL subjects while continuing his prefect duties, then finishes first in every fifth-year subject. 113 125

The Mirror of Erised and prefect duties

While working in Professor McGonagall's office, Percy becomes fascinated by the Mirror of Erised and initially presents it to Andrew as a mirror that can predict the future. He later recognizes its danger and breaks free of its influence. 61 76

Percy repeatedly acts on his prefect responsibilities. He investigates suspicious noises, helps uncover Harry and Ron beneath an Invisibility Cloak, and rebukes Ron for being out of bounds. 74 75 He also lets Andrew experience the Disillusionment Charm, although he notes that the spell is difficult even for him and normally intended for sixth-years. 76

Penelope and the summer incident

Percy's relationship with Penelope is initially kept quiet, though other students infer that they are nearing a romance. 84 He arranges a Muggle-world trip to surprise her, using his perfect Muggle Studies grade to navigate London; the outing results in the loss and later recovery of nearly three hundred Galleons. 131 133

The relationship becomes more serious over the summer. Percy is hospitalized after breaking his leg while escaping Penelope's angry father, who discovers their dating. Percy and Penelope ultimately return to Hogwarts to prepare for the new term. 144

Ministry ambition

After reaching magical adulthood at seventeen, Percy becomes increasingly focused on a Ministry career. He is appointed male student council president, receives Hogwarts' highest recommendation, and initially considers interning under Barty Crouch to gain political support. 322 316

Andrew advises against attaching himself to Crouch's faction and recommends that Percy remain close to Arthur Weasley instead. 325 Percy ultimately accepts an internship invitation in his father's office, deferring its start before later working regular overtime at the Ministry. 390 479

Personality

Percy is conscientious, orderly, and exceptionally dependable. Andrew considers him friendlier, more responsible, and more capable than most prefects, particularly in academic work, tedious administration, and following instructions. 73

His commitment to rules can make him rigid, especially where his brothers are concerned. He reprimands Ron for rule-breaking, is embarrassed by Ron copying homework, and personally disciplines him after receiving instructions from their mother. 75 256 259

Despite his seriousness, Percy has a more impulsive side in private. His infatuation with Penelope leads him into risky Muggle-world travel and a disastrous summer date, while his ambition drives him to carefully plan a route into Ministry politics. 131 144 316

Abilities & Skills

Academic achievement

Percy is one of Hogwarts' strongest students of his generation.

• Takes twelve OWL subjects while continuing prefect paperwork and duties. 113
• Places first in every fifth-year subject and is publicly recognized for the achievement. 125
• Has taken every available elective, giving him broad knowledge across Hogwarts coursework. 267
• Earns full marks in Muggle Studies. 131

Transfiguration and spell knowledge

Percy is especially knowledgeable in Transfiguration and advanced practical magic.

• Tutors Andrew on the principles of transforming plants. 43
• Correctly identifies the likely use of a Disillusionment Charm in an empty room and explains its camouflage effect. 75
• Can cast a Shield Charm reliably enough to protect himself from Andrew's sand-based concealment test. 75
• Finds the Disillusionment Charm difficult, identifying it as magic generally reserved for sixth-year students. 76

Administration and leadership

As a Prefect, Percy handles large amounts of school administration and assists professors with student affairs.

• Processes documents in Professor McGonagall's office and regularly covers office duties. 61 159
• Helps oversee the greenhouse project during the summer and remains at Hogwarts to work after his failed trip to see Penelope. 133 138
• Assists Andrew in evaluating Sirius Black's trial teaching appointment. 210 222
• Holds the male student council presidency upon reaching magical adulthood. 322 323

Equipment / Items

• Hermes — Percy's owl, used to deliver urgent letters and maintain contact while Percy is away from Hogwarts. 144
• Time-Turner — secretly used from at least his third year to accommodate an overloaded academic schedule. 78
• Student council badge — worn formally at his seventeenth-birthday banquet. 323

Relationships

• Andrew Taylor — Initially Andrew's Transfiguration mentor, then his fellow office worker, project collaborator, confidant, and career adviser. Percy trusts Andrew enough to discuss Penelope, Ministry ambitions, and personal problems with him. 43 86 324 325
• Penelope — Percy's romantic partner. Their initially concealed relationship develops through Muggle-world dates and shared concern over their studies and future. 84 144 324
• Ron Weasley — Percy's younger brother. Percy is protective of Ron's safety but frequently frustrated by his poor judgment, rule-breaking, and academic misconduct. 75 159 256
• Fred and George Weasley — Percy's prankster younger brothers. They discover his Time-Turner secret, repeatedly tease him, and remain targets of his strict supervision. 78 205 479
• Arthur Weasley — Percy's father and eventual Ministry colleague. Percy ultimately chooses to intern in Arthur's office and later assists him with renovations at The Burrow. 390 619
• Professor McGonagall — Percy's supervisor in prefect work. He assists her office, follows her guidance on the Mirror of Erised, and helps assess Sirius Black's teaching. 61 76 210

Notable Quotes

“I'm a Prefect, I have to see what's happening.” 74

“It's my duty, Professor.” 390

Trivia

• Percy's fellow students regard him as nearly omnipotent because he combines top grades, broad knowledge, prefect work, and self-management. 113
• He initially dismisses his father's Ministry department as lacking prospects before Andrew's work changes his view of its future. 390
• He prefers hiring professional builders over personally renovating The Burrow, though he still helps Arthur with the work. 619