Weasley is Our King is a song with two distinct versions, both sung to the same tune. The composition is simple, making it easy for a large crowd in the Quidditch stands to sing. Slytherin (Original) Version: This version was created to mock Ron Weasley's performance as Gryffindor's Keeper.
Gryffindor (Revised) Version: This version was spontaneously created by the Gryffindors to celebrate Ron's match-winning performance.
The primary purpose of the original song was psychological warfare. By chanting it during Quidditch matches, the Slytherins aimed to destroy Ron Weasley's concentration and self-confidence, thereby sabotaging the Gryffindor team's performance. The song was highly effective, as Ron's nervousness was his greatest weakness as a Keeper. Hearing the song often caused him to fumble and miss saves. The revised Gryffindor version had the opposite effect. It served as a powerful anthem of validation and triumph for Ron. It symbolized his overcoming of his insecurities and the full acceptance and celebration of him by his housemates. It boosted his morale immensely.
The song was composed by Draco Malfoy and his fellow Slytherins during Harry Potter's fifth year at Hogwarts. It debuted during the first Quidditch match of the season between Gryffindor and Slytherin. The Slytherins had badges made that displayed the lyrics and supported the song's message. The chant deeply unnerved Ron Weasley, contributing to Gryffindor's poor performance in that match. The ensuing taunts from Malfoy led to a fight that got Harry Potter, Fred Weasley, and George Weasley banned from Quidditch by High Inquisitor Dolores Umbridge. The song was used against Ron for much of the school year. However, during the final match for the Quidditch Cup against Ravenclaw, Ron, having gained confidence after a perceived dose of Felix Felicis (which was actually a placebo from Harry), performed brilliantly. He made a series of spectacular saves, securing the victory for Gryffindor. In response, the Gryffindor students in the stands spontaneously co-opted the Slytherins' tune and invented new, celebratory lyrics on the spot, turning the insult into an honor.
Weasley is Our King plays a significant role in Ron Weasley's character development in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The song is the physical manifestation of his deep-seated insecurities and his feeling of being overshadowed by his siblings and his famous best friend, Harry Potter. Its transformation from a tool of humiliation into a song of praise marks a major turning point for Ron. It represents his triumph over his self-doubt and his ability to perform under pressure. The moment the Gryffindors sing the revised version is a powerful moment of personal victory for him, solidifying his place as a hero in his own right within his House.