======Charles Weasley======
=====Introduction=====
Charles "Charlie" Weasley is a pure-blood [[wizard]], the second eldest son of [[Arthur Weasley]] and [[Molly Weasley]]. A member of the renowned [[Weasley family]], Charlie was a [[Gryffindor]] [[Prefect]] and a legendary [[Quidditch]] [[Seeker]] during his time at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. After graduating, he pursued his lifelong passion by moving to [[Romania]] to work with [[dragons]]. A brave and loyal member of the reinstated [[Order of the Phoenix]], Charlie contributed significantly to the fight against [[Lord Voldemort]] during the [[Second Wizarding War]], primarily by recruiting foreign wizards and fighting in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
=====Biography=====
====Hogwarts Years====
Charlie attended [[Hogwarts]] from 1984 to 1991 and was sorted into [[Gryffindor]] House. He was an exceptional [[Quidditch]] player, serving as both [[Seeker]] and [[Captain]] for the [[Gryffindor]] team. His skill was so remarkable that [[Oliver Wood]] later told [[Harry Potter]] that Charlie "//could've played for [[England]] if he hadn't gone off chasing dragons.//" In his seventh year, Charlie served as a [[Prefect]]. He was a popular and respected student, known for his love of the outdoors and magical creatures.
====Career in Romania====
Upon graduating from [[Hogwarts]], Charlie chose to pursue a specialised and dangerous career as a Dragonologist, moving to [[Romania]] to work on a dragon reservation. In 1992, he assisted [[Rubeus Hagrid]] by arranging for several of his colleagues to smuggle a baby [[Norwegian Ridgeback]], named [[Norbert]], out of [[Hogwarts]] after it was illegally hatched by [[Hagrid]].
In 1994, Charlie was part of the team of Dragon Keepers who transported four different [[dragons]]—a [[Hungarian Horntail]], a [[Chinese Fireball]], a [[Swedish Short-Snout]], and a [[Common Welsh Green]]—to [[Hogwarts]] for the [[First Task]] of the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. He was dismayed to learn that his youngest brother's best friend, [[Harry Potter]], was a champion and would have to face one of the [[dragons]].
====Second Wizarding War====
When [[Lord Voldemort]] returned to power, Charlie joined the reinstated [[Order of the Phoenix]]. His primary mission was to attempt to recruit foreign wizards to the [[Order]]'s cause, a difficult task as many abroad were slow to believe in [[Voldemort]]'s return.
In the summer of 1997, Charlie was part of the "advance guard" in the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]], an [[Order of the Phoenix]] operation to move [[Harry Potter]] from [[Number Four, Privet Drive]] to the safety of [[The Burrow]]. He acted as a decoy, accompanying [[Rubeus Hagrid]] disguised as [[Harry Potter]] via [[Polyjuice Potion]].
During the climactic [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in May 1998, Charlie arrived with reinforcements alongside Professor [[Horace Slughorn]]. Leading the defenders from [[Hogsmeade]], their arrival helped turn the tide of the battle against the [[Death Eaters]]. He survived the war and was seen mourning the death of his brother, [[Fred Weasley]], alongside his family.
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
Charlie is described as having a build similar to his brothers [[Fred Weasley|Fred]] and [[George Weasley]], but shorter and stockier. He has a broad, good-natured face that is weathered from working outdoors. His face and muscular arms are covered in freckles, and he has a large, shiny burn on one arm from a [[dragon]]-related accident. Like all members of his family, he has flaming red hair.
Personality-wise, Charlie is brave, easy-going, and kind-hearted. His defining trait is his immense passion and respect for magical creatures, particularly [[dragons]]. He is incredibly loyal to his family and to the cause of the [[Order of the Phoenix]], willing to risk his life for what is right. He is more rugged and outdoorsy than his brothers [[Bill Weasley|Bill]] or [[Percy Weasley]].
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
  * **Magical Creature Expertise:** Charlie is a highly skilled Dragonologist. This profession requires immense bravery, deep knowledge of [[Care of Magical Creatures]], and powerful defensive and handling [[magic]].
  * **Quidditch:** He was a legendary [[Seeker]] for the [[Gryffindor]] [[Quidditch]] team, talented enough to have potentially played professionally for [[England]]. This demonstrates exceptional flying ability on a [[broomstick]].
  * **Dueling:** As an active member of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] who fought in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], Charlie is a competent and proficient duelist.
=====Possessions=====
  * **First Wand:** Charlie's first [[wand]] was made of ash and had a [[unicorn]] hair core. It was a hand-me-down from his uncle [[Bilius]] and was described as being chipped, with the single [[unicorn]] hair sticking out of the end. It was eventually broken.
  * **Second Wand:** The details of the [[wand]] Charlie purchased to replace his first one are unknown.
=====Relationships=====
  * **Weasley Family:** Charlie maintains a close and loving relationship with his parents, [[Arthur Weasley]] and [[Molly Weasley]], and all his siblings. He attended [[Bill Weasley]]'s wedding to [[Fleur Delacour]] and fought alongside his family in the [[Second Wizarding War]].
  * **Rubeus Hagrid:** Charlie and [[Hagrid]] are good friends, bonded by their shared love for dangerous magical creatures. Charlie trusted [[Hagrid]]'s word and readily helped him with the illegal [[dragon]], [[Norbert]].
  * **Harry Potter:** Charlie was always friendly and supportive of [[Harry]]. He expressed concern for Harry during the [[Triwizard Tournament]] and protected him as a member of the [[Order of the Phoenix]].
=====Etymology=====
  * **Charles:** A name of German origin meaning "free man." It has long been a royal name in Britain, which provides a gentle irony given the Weasleys' humble status despite their pure-blood heritage.
  * **Weasley:** J.K. Rowling has stated that the name is derived from the weasel. Despite the animal's negative reputation in the UK, Rowling has a personal fondness for them. The family's red hair is also a nod to the weasel's reddish-brown coat.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * In the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban//, Charlie appears briefly in a moving photograph of the [[Weasley family]] in [[Egypt]], played by actor Alex Crockford (film).
  * His role in smuggling [[Norbert]] out of [[Hogwarts]] in the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone// is given to [[Albus Dumbledore]] (film).
  * Charlie was cut from the film adaptations of //Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire// and //Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows//, and does not appear at the wedding or the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] (film).
  * J.K. Rowling stated in an interview that Charlie never married as he was "more interested in dragons than women," clarifying that this did not mean he was gay (J.K. Rowling interview).
  * His birth date of 12 December is provided by the author on supplementary materials (Pottermore).