Ron Weasley

Harry's best friend and Gryffindor's mood maker

The sixth son of the Weasley family and Harry Potter's best friend. Despite his pure-blood status in the wizarding world, he is approachable, brave, but also lacks confidence at times.

Quotes

  • Friend, there's nothing to fear.
  • Friendship is the best magic.
  • I'm always by everyone's side.
  • Victory comes to those who never give up.
  • What's important is the strength of the heart.

Trivia

  • Arachnophobe, and his Boggart turns into a giant spider.
  • Chess master who defeated Deputy Headmistress McGonagall in chess.
  • Inherited a Deluminator from Dumbledore.
  • Clumsy romance with Hermione at first, develops into a relationship.
  • Prefers hand-me-downs and second-hand items from family.
  • Works as an Auror at the Ministry of Magic.

Alternate names

Ronald Bilius Weasley Ronnie Little Ronnie Ronald Weasley Ronnie

Tags

Profile

Species
Witch/Wizard (Pure-blood)
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 1
Birth year
1980

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall and slightly lanky build. Fiery red hair with many freckles. Large hands, feet, and nose are characteristic.
Height
約178cm
Weight
秘密
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Freckles
  • Red hair
  • Large hands and feet
  • Prominent nose
Iconic items
  • Brother's hand-me-down wand (Ash, Unicorn hair core)
  • New willow wand
  • Wand with dragon heartstring core
  • Chess set
  • Cleansweep 11 (Quidditch broom)
  • Deluminator inherited from Albus Dumbledore

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mood maker
Detailed personality
Often uses humor with sarcasm or jokes, appears absent-minded and lacks confidence, but has strong loyalty and bravery to protect friends and family. Also harbors feelings of inferiority and sensitivity, but is full of compassion for others. Clueless with women and clumsy in romance. Has arachnophobia but shows courage in facing his weaknesses.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Mood maker
  • Loyal
  • Sensitive
  • Humorous
  • Inferiority complex
  • Clumsy (in romance)
  • Arachnophobia
  • Deep friendship
Talents
  • Chess master
  • Quidditch Keeper
  • Leadership (demonstrated in Horcrux hunt)
  • Magical talent
  • Sense of humor
Skills
  • Combat magic
  • Endurance
  • Team play
  • Detecting lies (imitating Peter Pettigrew's voice)
  • Practical various spells
Motivation
To support best friend Harry and Hermione and contribute to defeating Voldemort
Habits
Often cracks jokes to lighten the mood, but sometimes blurts out sensitive emotions
Favorite foods
Dislikes maroon, Chocolate, Mother's cooking
Hobbies
Wizard's chess, Quidditch, Spending time with friends
Disliked insects
Spiders

History

Backstory
Born on March 1, 1980, as the sixth son of the Weasley family. Grew up in a large but poor family, often overshadowed by his brothers but has a straightforward and approachable personality. In 1991, entered Gryffindor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and became best friends with Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. Grows significantly throughout the story, eventually becoming an Auror at the Ministry of Magic.
Debut date
June 26, 1997
Work title
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Media type
Novel

Hogwarts enrollment

Significant event
Hogwarts enrollment
Description
Enrolled at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1991 and became friends with Harry.

Chamber of Secrets resolution

Significant event
Chamber of Secrets resolution
Description
In 1993, resolved the Chamber of Secrets incident with Harry and received a Special Award for Services to Hogwarts.

Ministry infiltration operation

Significant event
Ministry infiltration operation
Description
In 1996, infiltrated the Ministry of Magic's Department of Mysteries with Hermione and others to fight Death Eaters.

Horcrux hunt and final battle

Significant event
Horcrux hunt and final battle
Description
In the final year, participated in the search for Voldemort's Horcruxes and fought in the final battle against dark wizards.

Relationships

Arthur Weasley

Father

Pure-blood wizard and father. A warm supporter of the family.

Molly Weasley

Mother

Warm and strict mother. Dotes on her son and is the center of the home.

Bill Weasley

Sibling

Eldest brother and reliable figure.

Charlie Weasley

Sibling

Second brother, dotes on him with deep interactions.

Percy Weasley

Sibling

Third brother. Strict but family-oriented.

Fred Weasley

Sibling

One of the fourth brother's twins. Prankster with George.

George Weasley

Sibling

One of the fifth brother's twins. Humorous brother.

Ginny Weasley

Sibling

Younger sister. Harry Potter's wife and becomes brother-in-law.

Hermione Granger

Spouse

Wife and long-time best friend. Mutual support relationship.

Rose Granger-Weasley

Child

Eldest daughter. Raised with parents' love.

Hugo Granger-Weasley

Child

Eldest son. Carries the next generation of the family.

Harry Potter

Best friend

Met on the Hogwarts Express and became lifelong best friends thereafter.

Hermione Granger

Best friend

Bonded during the troll incident, becoming best friends and eventually lovers.

Fred Weasley

Sibling

Twin brother relationship with pranks and mutual support.

George Weasley

Sibling

Twin brother relationship with pranks and mutual support.

Neville Longbottom

Teammate

Fought together in Ministry infiltration and final Hogwarts battle.

Luna Lovegood

Teammate

Became friends during later series battles.

Gryffindor

Gryffindor: moodmaker

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: student

Order of the Phoenix

Order of the Phoenix: unknown

Auror Office, Ministry of Magic

Auror Office, Ministry of Magic: unknown

Media appearances

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Novel / Protagonist

Published in 1997

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Novel / Protagonist

Published in 1998

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Novel / Protagonist

Published in 1999

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Novel / Protagonist

Published in 2000

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Novel / Protagonist

Published in 2003

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Novel / Protagonist

Published in 2005

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Novel / Protagonist

Published in 2007

Harry Potter film series

Movie / Protagonist

Released 2001–2011

Harry Potter game series

Game / Protagonist

Appears in various titles

Voice cast and creators

常盤祐貴

Voice actor
常盤祐貴
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Movie version - Japanese dub

渕崎ゆり子

Voice actor
渕崎ゆり子
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Philosopher's Stone' 'Chamber of Secrets'

藤原堅一

Voice actor
藤原堅一
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Prisoner of Azkaban'

佐藤まさよし

Voice actor
佐藤まさよし
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Goblet of Fire'

Rupert Grint

Voice actor
Rupert Grint
Language
English
Version or series
Film series
Notes
Actor who plays protagonist Ron

Paul Thornley

Voice actor
Paul Thornley
Language
English
Version or series
Stage 'Cursed Child' London production

J.K. Rowling

Creator name
J.K. Rowling
Role
Original author

J.K. Rowling

Creator name
J.K. Rowling
Role
Writer

Bloomsbury

Creator name
Bloomsbury
Role
Publisher

Warner Bros.

Creator name
Warner Bros.
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Ron Weasley figure

Item name
Ron Weasley figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Wizard's chess set

Item name
Wizard's chess set
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Ron's wand replica

Item name
Ron's wand replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited