======Professor Matilda Weasley======
=====Introduction=====
Professor Matilda Weasley was the [[Transfiguration]] professor and Deputy Headmistress at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] during the 1890s. A formidable and highly respected witch, she was a former [[Unspeakable]] for the [[Ministry of Magic]] before taking up her post at [[Hogwarts]]. She served as a key mentor to the new fifth-year student in the 1890-1891 school year, introducing them to the [[Room of Requirement]] to help them catch up with their peers.
It is important to note that Professor Weasley is a character created for the //Hogwarts Legacy// video game and does not appear in the original seven //Harry Potter// novels. All information presented in this entry is sourced from the game unless otherwise specified.
=====Biography=====
Born into the [[Weasley family]], Matilda was a talented student who was sorted into [[Gryffindor]] house during her time at [[Hogwarts]] (video game). After graduating, she enjoyed a distinguished career as a curse-breaker and [[Unspeakable]] for the [[Ministry of Magic]] (video game).
Eventually, she returned to [[Hogwarts]] to become the Professor of [[Transfiguration]], later also taking on the role of Deputy Headmistress under Headmaster [[Phineas Nigellus Black]] (video game). Known for her stern but fair demeanor, she was a respected and sometimes intimidating figure to students.
During the 1890-1891 school year, Professor Weasley took a special interest in the new fifth-year student who had enrolled at [[Hogwarts]] under unusual circumstances. Recognizing the student's need to catch up on four years of magical education, she introduced them to the [[Room of Requirement]], a secret space that could provide whatever the user needed. She guided the student in using the room's unique properties, including the Desk of Description for identifying magical items and the ability to conjure various functional stations (video game). Throughout the year, she provided the student with crucial assignments and guidance, acting as a key ally alongside Professor [[Eleazar Fig]] in the face of the goblin rebellion led by [[Ranrok]] and the threat of dark [[wizards]] (video game).
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
Professor Weasley is depicted as a tall, middle-aged witch with the characteristic red hair of the [[Weasley family]], which she keeps tied in a neat bun (video game). She has a stern and composed expression and dresses in formal, dark-green professor's robes befitting her status as Deputy Headmistress (video game).
Her personality is defined by a no-nonsense, pragmatic, and highly disciplined attitude. Having worked as an [[Unspeakable]], she values secrecy and discretion. While she can appear strict and demanding, she is deeply dedicated to her students' education and welfare, a quality that often put her at odds with the indifferent and prejudiced Headmaster [[Phineas Nigellus Black]] (video game). Beneath her formidable exterior lies a caring and supportive mentor who is willing to bend the rules when necessary for the greater good (video game).
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
  * **Transfiguration:** As the Professor of [[Transfiguration]], Matilda Weasley was an exceptionally powerful and skilled practitioner. She was capable of teaching and demonstrating highly complex transformations to her students (video game).
  * **Curse-Breaking:** Her previous career at the [[Ministry of Magic]] indicates a high level of expertise in identifying and nullifying [[Dark Magic]], likely requiring advanced skills in [[Charms]], [[Potions]], and [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] (video game).
  * **Dueling:** Professor Weasley was a highly competent duelist, able to defend herself and the school when required (video game).
  * **Knowledge of Ancient Magic:** While not a Seer of [[Ancient Magic]] herself, she was aware of its existence and supported Professor [[Eleazar Fig]] and the player character in their investigation, demonstrating a deep trust in her colleagues (video game).
=====Possessions=====
  * **Wand:** The specific details of Professor Weasley's [[wand]], such as its wood, core, and length, are unknown (video game).
  * **Wizard's Field Guide:** She provided the new fifth-year student with a //Wizard's Field Guide//, a magical book that helped them keep track of their progress, challenges, and discoveries. This was a key item that she enchanted to be uniquely suited to the student's journey (video game).
=====Relationships=====
  * **Player Character (Hogwarts Legacy):** Professor Weasley served as a primary mentor figure. She provided them with the tools and guidance necessary to succeed at [[Hogwarts]], most notably by giving them access to and instruction on the [[Room of Requirement]] (video game).
  * **Phineas Nigellus Black:** She had a tense and often adversarial working relationship with Headmaster Black. She fundamentally disagreed with his pure-blood prejudice, his disregard for student safety, and his overall incompetence as a headmaster, though she maintained a professional decorum (video game).
  * **Eleazar Fig:** She held Professor Fig in high regard and was one of his most trusted allies on the staff. She supported his investigation into [[Ancient Magic]] and his mentorship of the new fifth-year student (video game).
  * **Weasley Family:** As a member of the [[Weasley family]], she is an ancestor of [[Arthur Weasley]] and his children. During her time at [[Hogwarts]], one of her own relatives, [[Garreth Weasley]], was a student in [[Gryffindor]] (video game).
=====Etymology=====
  * **Matilda:** The name is of German origin, derived from the elements //maht// ("might, strength") and //hild// ("battle"). "Mighty in battle" is a fitting name for her strong, capable, and formidable personality.
  * **Weasley:** [[J.K. Rowling]] chose this surname because she has always liked weasels, despite their often unfair reputation in the United Kingdom. The name links the character to the well-known wizarding family, immediately establishing her lineage and the family's long-standing connection to [[Gryffindor]] and courage.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
Professor Matilda Weasley is a major character created specifically for the 2023 video game, //Hogwarts Legacy//. She does not exist in the original seven //Harry Potter// books written by [[J.K. Rowling]], nor is she mentioned in the films or other supplementary materials written by the author.
Her creation provides a strong narrative link between the game's 1890s setting and the era of the original books, using the familiar and beloved [[Weasley family]] as a touchstone for players. In the game, she is voiced by British actress Lesley Nicol (video game).