Ron

Biodata

Appearance

Ron is a red-haired boy whose clean but worn school robes appear to be hand-me-downs from one of his older brothers. 7

• Red hair, characteristic of the Weasley family. 6 8
• Wears worn robes due to his family's limited finances. 7
• Often keeps his pet rat, Scabbers, inside his robe pocket. 10

Personality

Ron is open, humorous, and quick to bond with others. He laughs at Fred and George's teasing of Percy, eagerly shares in magical snacks and Chocolate Frog collecting, and is excited by attention after the troll incident. 6 7 31

He is deeply frightened by Voldemort's name and asks Harry to use “You-Know-Who” instead. This fear contrasts with his willingness to stand beside Harry against Draco Malfoy's insults. 6 8

Ron is highly enthusiastic about Quidditch and food, but struggles more than Hermione with schoolwork and often relies on her help. 18 31 47

Possessions

• Scabbers — Ron's gray pet rat, given to him after Percy received an owl for becoming a prefect. Ron is protective of him despite being embarrassed that his family could not afford an owl. 10
• Hand-me-down wand — A shabby wand previously associated with an older brother; Ron uses it unsuccessfully in an attempt to turn Scabbers yellow. 7 8
• Chocolate Frog cards — Ron collects the cards and considers Merlin especially rare. 7

Background & History

Ron meets Harry Potter and Glenn Howard aboard the Hogwarts Express after asking to share their compartment. He is immediately stunned to learn Harry's identity and see his lightning-shaped scar. 6

During the journey, Ron becomes one of Harry's first friends. He explains the taboo around Voldemort's name, shares wizarding-world knowledge, and joins Harry and Glenn in sampling sweets from the trolley. 6 7 He also clashes with Hermione Granger after her criticism of his attempted rat-colouring spell. 7

Ron and Harry confront Draco Malfoy after Malfoy insults the Weasleys, Hagrid, and Harry's parents. Their shared hostility toward Malfoy strengthens their friendship. 8 9

Ron is sorted into Gryffindor, fulfilling his hope of joining the house of his parents. He is initially dismayed that Glenn is placed in Slytherin, a house Ron associates with Voldemort and Dark wizards. 8 13 14

At Hogwarts, Ron remains close to Harry and gradually becomes friends with Hermione. Following the troll incident, Hermione helps him with homework, while Ron eagerly retells and exaggerates the group's involvement in the event. 27 31

During Christmas, Ron looks into the Mirror of Erised and sees himself as an older Head Boy, Quidditch captain, and holder of both the House Cup and Quidditch Cup. 46

Relationships

• Harry Potter — Best friend and fellow Gryffindor; Ron is starstruck upon meeting him but quickly becomes one of Harry's closest companions. 6 7 9
• Glenn Howard — Train companion and friend despite Glenn's placement in Slytherin. Ron trusts Glenn's knowledge, spends time with him and Harry, and joins in pranking him with Harry's Invisibility Cloak. 6 18 46
• Hermione Granger — Initially clashes with Ron over his failed spell and her bookish manner, but later becomes his friend and helps him with coursework. 7 31
• Draco Malfoy — Rival; Ron openly resents Draco's insults toward the Weasleys and supports Harry during their confrontations. 8 9
• Fred and George Weasley — Older twin brothers who tease Ron and Percy; Ron shares their amusement at Percy's self-important behavior. 6
• Percy Weasley — Older brother and Hogwarts prefect; Ron is amused when Percy claims his prefect badge protected him from being hit by a luggage trolley. 6
• Scabbers — Ron's pet rat. He keeps Scabbers close and defends the rat's nervous behavior around crowds. 10

Trivia

• Ron's attempted spell to turn Scabbers yellow—“Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid, fat rat yellow”—does not work; he later admits Fred or George likely gave him a fake spell. 7 8
• He considers the Chocolate Frog card of Merlin rare enough that he previously had to ask Bill Weasley for one. 7
• Ron initially mistakes Glenn's dish, Braised Lion Head, for lion meat before learning that it is made from pork. 47