Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Fred Weasley 2 |
| Species/Race | Wizard 743 |
| Gender | Male 2 |
| Affiliation | Gryffindor; Weasley family 34 457 |
| Occupation/Role | Hogwarts student and Gryffindor Quidditch Beater; joke-shop entrepreneur 151 459 |
| Status | Alive; lost an ear during the Battle of Hogwarts 936 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 2 2 |
Background / History
Fred and his twin brother George grow up close to Kyle Chopper: their parents are friends, and Kyle's family lives near the Weasleys. Before Kyle starts Hogwarts, the twins try to prank him in Diagon Alley but fall victim to their own Jumping Powder 2 3. At school, Fred and George become known for pranks and nighttime excursions. They also work with Kyle on a successful Hogwarts map, giving them money to pursue further joke products 53 103.
Their business grows from experiments such as Ton-Tongue Toffee to merchandise sold at the Quidditch World Cup and products for Weasleys' Joke Shop 123 457 700. Despite regularly teasing Ron, Fred shows concern when Ron agrees to a risky duel; he and George plan to teach him to be more cautious 166 167.
During the conflict with the Death Eaters, Fred helps defend Diagon Alley with George, Kyle, and Arthur Weasley. He uses spells and the twins' magical products against the attackers 782. He survives the Battle of Hogwarts but loses an ear 936.
Appearance
Fred is George's twin and is repeatedly mistaken for him, including by their mother 131 541. After the Battle of Hogwarts, his missing ear gives others a way to tell them apart 936.
Personality
Fred is mischievous and quick to joke, usually working in step with George. Their pranks can cost Gryffindor points, but Fred also takes their inventions and business plans seriously enough to study Ancient Runes for magical-object research 34 151 637.
His teasing often masks loyalty. He rejects the suspicion that Harry is the Heir of Slytherin, worries about Ron's judgment and takes part in the defense of Diagon Alley 167 306 782.
Abilities & Skills
Magical inventions
- Develops joke products with George, including Ton-Tongue Toffee and items used against Death Eaters 123 782.
- Studies Ancient Runes because of their usefulness in researching magical objects, though he finds the coursework difficult 151.
- Works with George and Kyle on a Hogwarts map 53 251.
Quidditch and combat
- Plays as a Gryffindor Beater; Charlie once trained him and George with real Bludgers 151 960.
- Fights Death Eaters in Diagon Alley using both spells and magical products 782.
Relationships
- George Weasley — twin brother and closest collaborator in pranks, inventions and the joke-shop business 3 251 460.
- Ron Weasley — younger brother whom Fred relentlessly teases but also tries to protect 7 167 778.
- Molly Weasley — mother who frequently reprimands the twins for their mischief and worries about their safety 3 885.
- Kyle Chopper — childhood friend and business partner; their friendship mixes cooperation with pranks and teasing 2 53 251.
- Percy Weasley — brother whose studious, rule-conscious manner makes him a frequent target of Fred and George's jokes; the twins later show concern when he is injured 353 781.
- Cedric Diggory — friend who joins Fred and George in watching Bagman and Karkaroff during the Triwizard Tournament 567.