The Delacour Family

The Delacour family is a French wizarding family known for its part-Veela heritage, which bestows upon its female members an enchanting beauty and allure. They are first introduced during the Triwizard Tournament at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1994. Through the marriage of their eldest daughter, Fleur Delacour, to Bill Weasley, the family becomes closely allied with the Weasley family and the Order of the Phoenix during the Second Wizarding War.

The Delacours reside in France and are associated with the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. The family's lineage includes a full-Veela grandmother, making the matriarch, Apolline, a half-Veela, and her daughters one-quarter Veela.

• Monsieur Delacour: The patriarch of the family. He is a good-natured and polite wizard who expresses immense pride in his daughter Fleur and deep gratitude to Harry Potter for saving his younger daughter, Gabrielle.
• Apolline Delacour: The mother of the family and a half-Veela. She is described as a beautiful, blonde woman who shares the family's sophisticated air.
• Fleur Delacour: The eldest daughter. She was selected as the Beauxbatons champion for the Triwizard Tournament. After the tournament, she took a job at Gringotts Wizarding Bank in London to improve her English and began a relationship with Bill Weasley. Despite initial friction with Molly Weasley and Ginny Weasley, her fierce devotion to Bill after he was mauled by Fenrir Greyback earned her their respect. She later fought in the Battle of the Seven Potters and the Battle of Hogwarts.
• Gabrielle Delacour: The youngest daughter, who strongly resembles an even younger version of Fleur. She served as Fleur's “treasure” to be rescued during the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament. Harry Potter rescued her from the merpeople when Fleur was unable to, for which the Delacour family remained eternally grateful.

The defining characteristic of the Delacour women is their breathtaking beauty, a direct result of their Veela ancestry. They possess silvery-blonde hair that flows without the aid of magic, large, deep blue eyes, and perfectly white teeth. This beauty acts as a powerful allure, captivating most men who see them. However, like full Veela, this beauty can become harsh and their voices sharp and shrill when they are angered. The family generally presents a sophisticated and polished image, sometimes perceived as haughtiness by others.

The family's most notable magical trait is their Veela Heritage. This partial ancestry grants the female members a powerful magical allure that can mesmerize and distract those around them. This heritage is also the source of the core in Fleur's wand: a Veela hair from her grandmother. Fleur is a highly competent witch, proven by her selection as a Triwizard Champion. She demonstrated skill in Charms and was able to fight capably against Death Eaters during major battles of the Second Wizarding War.

The Delacour family's involvement began with the Triwizard Tournament, the event that culminated in the return of Lord Voldemort. Their connection to the central conflict deepened significantly through Fleur's relationship with Bill Weasley.

• Alliance with the Order of the Phoenix: By marrying into the Weasley family, Fleur formally allied the Delacours with the Order of the Phoenix.
• Shell Cottage: After their wedding was disrupted by the fall of the Ministry of Magic, Bill and Fleur established a home at Shell Cottage. This residence became a crucial safe house for the Order of the Phoenix, providing refuge for Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Dean Thomas, and Mr. Ollivander after their escape from Malfoy Manor.
• Direct Combat: Fleur fought bravely alongside her husband in both the Battle of the Seven Potters and the Battle of Hogwarts, demonstrating her loyalty and courage in the fight against Lord Voldemort.

The name Delacour is French, derived from de la cour, which translates to “of the court.” This name suggests nobility, elegance, and high society, which aligns with the family's graceful and refined demeanor.

• In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Fleur Delacour is portrayed by Clémence Poésy and Gabrielle Delacour is portrayed by Angelica Mandy. Monsieur and Apolline Delacour also appear.
• According to J.K. Rowling, Fleur and Bill Weasley went on to have three children: Victoire, Dominique, and Louis Weasley (Pottermore). Victoire Weasley is briefly seen in the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at King's Cross Station.