Dominique Weasley
Introduction
Dominique Weasley is a witch and the second child and eldest daughter of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour. As the granddaughter of Arthur Weasley, Molly Weasley, and Apolline and Monsieur Delacour, she is a member of the extended Weasley family and is one-quarter Veela. Her existence is known primarily through supplementary materials provided by J.K. Rowling, rather than a direct appearance or mention in the narrative of the Harry Potter novels.
Biography
Dominique Weasley is not mentioned by name in the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Her existence and place within the Weasley family were first confirmed through a detailed family tree hand-drawn by J.K. Rowling. She is the middle child of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour, born after her older sister, Victoire Weasley, and before her younger brother, Louis Weasley. Her exact birth year is not specified in canon. As a witch raised in the United Kingdom, she likely attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, though it is possible she could have attended Beauxbatons Academy of Magic given her mother's heritage.
Physical Appearance and Personality
There is no physical description of Dominique in the canonical texts. However, being one-quarter Veela, it is highly probable that she inherited the stunning beauty and silvery-blonde hair characteristic of her mother, Fleur Delacour, and grandmother. Her personality is entirely unknown.
Magical Abilities and Skills
As a qualified witch, Dominique would be proficient in various forms of magic.
- General Skills: It is presumed she completed a magical education, likely at Hogwarts, where she would have studied subjects such as Charms, Transfiguration, and Defence Against the Dark Arts.
Possessions
Relationships
- Parents: Her parents are Bill Weasley, a renowned Curse-Breaker for Gringotts Wizarding Bank, and Fleur Delacour, a part-Veela witch who competed in the Triwizard Tournament.
- Siblings: She has an older sister, Victoire Weasley, and a younger brother, Louis Weasley.
- Grandparents: Her paternal grandparents are Arthur Weasley and Molly Weasley. Her maternal grandparents are Monsieur and Apolline Delacour.
- Aunts and Uncles: Her paternal uncles are Charlie Weasley, Percy Weasley, the late Fred Weasley, George Weasley, and Ron Weasley. Her paternal aunt is Ginny Weasley. Her maternal aunt is Gabrielle Delacour.
- Cousins: Dominique has numerous cousins, including James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter, and Lily Luna Potter; Rose Granger-Weasley and Hugo Granger-Weasley; and Fred Weasley II and Roxanne Weasley.
- Other Relatives: She is the niece-by-marriage of Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Audrey Weasley, and Angelina Johnson.
Etymology
- Dominique: A French name of Latin origin, derived from Dominicus, meaning “of the Lord” or “belonging to God.” The name reflects the French heritage of her mother, Fleur Delacour.
- Weasley: The surname of her father's family, a prominent pure-blood (though considered “blood traitor”) family known for their red hair and loyalty to the Order of the Phoenix.
Behind the Scenes
The character of Dominique Weasley was first revealed to the public on the Weasley family tree created by J.K. Rowling, which she donated to a charity auction in 2006. This remains the primary canonical source for her existence, as she is not named in the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Her existence and relation to Bill and Fleur have since been confirmed on the Wizarding World website (formerly Pottermore).