Fred

Biodata

Appearance

Fred is a red-haired Weasley and George's twin 370 465. At Christmas, the twins deliberately wear each other's initialed sweaters: Fred wears one marked “G,” while George wears one marked “F” 157.

History

Fred and George have a long history of pranking their younger brother Ron. Ron traces his fear of spiders to a childhood incident involving Fred; the twins also recall losing a plan to make money from Laughing Potion because of Ron 332 366. Ryan describes Fred's pranks as crueler than George's, with George usually acting as the moderating influence 247.

The twins later arrange an embarrassing matchmaking encounter for Ron, then leave for Egypt with Percy without taking Ron, Ginny, or Harry 381. Ron waits at Hogsmeade Station for their return, intending to confront them over the prank and their departure 405.

Fred and George continue working on products while at Hogwarts, even practicing magic late at night despite Molly Weasley's disapproval 530. They help Ron sell Smoke Bombs, but later complain that he gave better-quality memories to Dervish and Banges, whose Mist Potion drew customers away from their product 606 665.

Relationships

• George Weasley — Twin and frequent partner in pranks and product-making; George usually tempers Fred's harsher antics 247 530.
• Ron Weasley — Younger brother and recurring target of the twins' pranks. Their matchmaking scheme and trip to Egypt leave Ron hurt and angry 332 381 405.
• Ginny Weasley — Younger sister who questions the twins about their childhood antics and helps Ron learn when they will return by train 366 405.
• Percy Weasley — Brother who objects when Fred and George make trouble; he later travels to Egypt with them 114 381.
• Angelina — Both twins like her, according to Ron 565.

Trivia

• Ryan notices that Fred tends to speak before George 114.
• Fred and George enter Harry's Hogwarts Express compartment looking for him but leave without recognizing him 77.