Ginny Weasley
Ginny Weasley is a female literary character who features in Harry Potter.
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Biography
Ginny Molly Weasley was born on 11 August 1981, to Arthur and Molly Weasley (née Prewett), the first girl born into the Weasley family in a long time, and the last child of that generation after her six older brothers: Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George and Ron. At that time, the wizarding community she grew up in was at the height of the First Wizarding War, during which her maternal uncles, Gideon and Fabian Prewett, were murdered while fighting a group of four Death Eaters led by Antonin Dolohov. The war eventually ended for a time two months later, after Lord Voldemort's first defeat 'at the hands' of Harry Potter on 31 October 1981. Ginny and her six older brothers grew up in The Burrow on the outskirts of Ottery St Catchpole in Devon, England. With the majority of her brothers being keen Quidditch players, Ginny had an interest in the sport, but wasn't allowed to play with them. When she was six, she began a habit of breaking into the family broom shed and taking each of their brooms out in turn. She was never caught, and it only came to light eight years later when Hermione revealed it to Fred and George. Ginny claims to have been looking forward to attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry ever since her eldest brother started at the school. Although as she would only have been a year old at the time, it is entirely possible that she was exaggerating here. On 1 September 1991, Ginny accompanied her mother to King's Cross Station to see off her brothers as they departed for Hogwarts. Despite being too young to attend the school, she still really wanted to go with them. While saying goodbye to her brothers, she found out that Harry Potter was on the train, and tried to get her mother to let her go on the train to see him. As the train pulled out, she began to cry, despite her brothers promising to send her loads of owls and even a Hogwarts toilet seat. She ran along the platform after the train, half-laughing and half-crying, then stopped to wave them off. When the Hogwarts Express returned to King's Cross in June 1992, Ginny was with her mother to welcome her brothers back and was again excited to see Harry, pointing him out to her mother as he came through the barrier between platforms nine and ten.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Ginny Weasley was described as the youngest child and only daughter of the Weasley family, with flaming red hair, brown eyes, and freckles. She was noted to be small and somewhat slight in her early years at Hogwarts, though she grew into a strong and athletic build by her later years, particularly as a Quidditch player. Her resemblance to her siblings was marked, though her fiery hair and determined expressions.
In personality, Ginny was initially portrayed as shy, quiet, and easily flustered, particularly around Harry, whom she greatly admired. However, her core traits of determination, bravery, and wit emerged as she matured. By the time of her later years at Hogwarts, she had developed a confident, outspoken nature, showing resilience in crisis and a willingness to stand up for herself and her friends. Even in her earliest appearances, her deep loyalty to her family and strong will were evident.
Powers and abilities
In powers and abilities, Ginny was a human witch born into a pure-blood wizarding family. By her first year, she had only a basic knowledge of spells and magic, but through her possession by the diary she was used as a conduit for powerful dark magic, opening the Chamber of Secrets and controlling the basilisk indirectly. As she grew older, Ginny became highly skilled in magic, particularly in defensive spells and hexes, and proved herself to be a talented Quidditch player.
Notes
- Ginny Weasley was created by J. K. Rowling where she featured in the setting of the Harry Potter universe.
In other media
Films
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: (1997)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix:
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