Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Fred Weasley 41 |
| Species/Race | Wizard 41 |
| Gender | Male 41 |
| Affiliation | Gryffindor; Weasley family 146 361 |
| Occupation/Role | Hogwarts student; later co-owner of a successful joke shop with his twin brother, George 146 773 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 40, as one of the Weasley twins 40 |
History
Fred and George meet Wade Grey through their shared interest in alchemy. Fred tells Wade's study group about Nicolas Flamel and the Philosopher's Stone, and the twins become involved in investigating Professor Quirrell 40 41 43.
When Wade exposes Ron's pet rat Scabbers as Peter Pettigrew, Fred helps his siblings confront the discovery. He questions why Pettigrew remained hidden at Hogwarts and concludes that Pettigrew feared Dumbledore 146 150. Fred later offers the Marauder's Map to friends who want to sneak out or explore, though he and George temporarily set aside their own study of its magic 157.
Fred and George go on to run a successful joke shop. Their school pranks and inventions remain a point of conflict with their brother Percy, who dismisses their products as useless. Despite their anger at Percy's treatment of the family, the twins decide not to cause trouble at Hogwarts that could damage their younger siblings' reputations 773 1045 1060.
Appearance
- One of a pair of red-haired twins whom even their mother cannot always tell apart 169.
Personality
Fred is mischievous and quick to tease, particularly when Ron cannot distinguish him from George. His curiosity can overtake his manners: during a visiting school's arrival at Hogwarts, the twins try to feed a talking face mounted on a cart and earn a reprimand from Professor McGonagall 169 562. He is also protective of his family, reassuring Ron when other students dismiss Arthur Weasley's warning about danger 401.
Abilities & Skills
Alchemy and magical inventions
- Shares George's enthusiasm for alchemy, one reason the twins take an interest in Wade 40.
- Studies the Marauder's Map with Wade, though its advanced spells and connection to Hogwarts prevent them from readily reproducing it 157.
- Creates prank products with George and later helps run their successful joke shop 773 1045.
Magical knowledge
- Explains the Philosopher's Stone's reputed ability to turn metal into gold and produce the Elixir of Life 41.
- Names Castelobruxo and Uagadou while discussing magic schools with Harry and Ron 361.
Relationships
- George Weasley — Fred's twin brother, prank partner and joke-shop co-owner 169 773.
- Ron Weasley — His younger brother, whom Fred teases as “little Ronnie” but also defends 169 401.
- Percy Weasley — His brother; the twins clash with Percy over his Ministry role and criticism of their work 1045 1060.
- Molly Weasley — His mother, who is proud of the twins' business despite their mischief 773.
- Wade Grey — A fellow alchemy enthusiast who studies the Marauder's Map with the twins 40 157.
- Harry Potter — A friend Fred supports in conversations about Pettigrew and Parseltongue 150 174.
Notable Quotes
“I solemnly swear that I am up to no good!” — Fred and George's stated principle for taking the Marauder's Map on an adventure 157.
“If that's the case, then your contestants shouldn't use Dark Magic, and the Uagadou contestants shouldn't use Transfiguration, otherwise it's all unfair, right?” — Responding to an objection to Wade's use of alchemy in a competition 680.