Ginevra Molly Potter (née Weasley)

Ginevra “Ginny” Molly Potter (née Weasley) is a pure-blood witch, the youngest child and only daughter of Arthur Weasley and Molly Weasley. A key member of Dumbledore's Army and a staunch ally of Harry Potter, Ginny evolves from a shy admirer into a powerful, confident, and integral member of the fight against Lord Voldemort. She is a talented duelist and an accomplished Quidditch player for the Gryffindor house team. Ginny eventually becomes Harry Potter's wife and the mother of his three children, solidifying her central role in his life and the future of the wizarding world.

Ginny was born on August 11, 1981, and grew up at The Burrow with her six older brothers. As a child, she was eager to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was known to secretly take her brothers' broomsticks from the shed to practice flying.

1. First Year: In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Ginny began her education at Hogwarts and was sorted into Gryffindor house. During the year, she came under the influence of Tom Riddle's enchanted Diary, a Horcrux secretly passed to her by Lucius Malfoy. Possessed by the memory of the young Lord Voldemort, she unwillingly opened the Chamber of Secrets, unleashing the Basilisk upon the school. She was ultimately rescued from the Chamber by Harry Potter.
2. Second and Third Year: Following her traumatic first year, Ginny began to grow more confident. In her third year, she attended the Yule Ball with Neville Longbottom and began dating Michael Corner, a student from Ravenclaw.
3. Fourth Year: Ginny's confidence and magical abilities became fully apparent in her fourth year. She joined Dumbledore's Army, which she herself named, and proved to be a gifted duelist and a fast learner. She also joined the Gryffindor Quidditch team as a Chaser. Ginny was one of the six D.A. members who fought alongside Harry against Death Eaters in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.
4. Fifth Year: During her fifth year, Ginny's relationship with Harry Potter blossomed. After breaking up with Dean Thomas, she and Harry began dating. She demonstrated her formidable skill with the Bat-Bogey Hex, impressing even Professor Slughorn. After taking a dose of Felix Felicis, she fought bravely in the Battle of the Astronomy Tower and was largely uninjured. To protect her from Voldemort, Harry ended their relationship at the end of the school year.
5. Sixth Year: With Hogwarts under the control of Death Eaters, Ginny, along with Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood, re-formed Dumbledore's Army to lead the student resistance against the Carrows. She was eventually pulled out of school by her parents after attempting to steal the Sword of Gryffindor from the Headmaster's office. She later returned to fight in the Battle of Hogwarts, where she narrowly avoided a Killing Curse from Bellatrix Lestrange, prompting her mother Molly Weasley to intervene and kill Bellatrix in a furious duel.

After the Second Wizarding War, Ginny married Harry Potter. She became a professional Quidditch player for the Holyhead Harpies for several years before retiring to start a family. She later became the senior Quidditch correspondent for the Daily Prophet. Together, she and Harry had three children: James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter, and Lily Luna Potter (J.K. Rowling interview, Pottermore).

Ginny is described as having the traditional Weasley family appearance: fiery red hair, which she wears long, and a face full of freckles. Harry Potter notes that she has bright brown eyes. She is considered to be very pretty. Initially, Ginny was shy and quiet, particularly around Harry. However, she grows into a bold, independent, and witty young woman. She is forceful and courageous, never afraid to stand up for herself or her friends. Like her mother, she possesses a fiery temper and is fiercely loyal to her loved ones. Her sense of humour and vibrant personality are a source of strength and comfort for Harry.

• Dueling: Ginny is a highly capable duelist who survived numerous encounters with Death Eaters, including the battles at the Department of Mysteries, the Astronomy Tower, and Hogwarts.
• Jinxes and Hexes: She is particularly well-known for her powerful and effective Bat-Bogey Hex, a spell that became her signature move and even earned her an invitation to the Slug Club.
• Patronus Charm: Ginny learned to cast a corporeal Patronus during Dumbledore's Army meetings. Her Patronus takes the form of a horse.
• Quidditch: An excellent flyer and Quidditch player, Ginny played as both Chaser and Seeker for the Gryffindor team, helping them secure the Quidditch Cup. Her skill led to a professional career with the Holyhead Harpies.
• Wand: The specifics of Ginny's wand (wood, core, and length) are not mentioned in the original novels.

• Wand: A wand of unknown specifications.
• Arnold: A purple Pygmy Puff that Ginny purchased from her brothers' shop, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, in her fifth year.
• Broomstick: She owned a broomstick for Quidditch but no specific model is consistently associated with her throughout the series.

• Harry Potter: Ginny is Harry's primary love interest and eventual wife. Her feelings for him began as a childhood crush but matured into a deep and resilient love. She became his confidante and a source of great emotional support, being one of the few people who could understand and calm him.
• Weasley family: As the only daughter, she is very close to her parents, Arthur Weasley and Molly Weasley, and her six brothers, particularly Ron Weasley.
• Hermione Granger: Ginny and Hermione became very close friends, sharing a dormitory at Hogwarts and confiding in one another about their relationships with Harry and Ron.
• Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom: Ginny formed a strong friendship with Luna and Neville. The trio were the leaders of the student resistance at Hogwarts during their final year.
• Other Romances: Before dating Harry, Ginny had relationships with Michael Corner and Dean Thomas, which marked her development from a shy girl into a popular and self-assured young woman.

• Ginevra: The Italian form of the Welsh name Guinevere. In Arthurian legend, Queen Guinevere was the wife of King Arthur, a legendary British hero. This name connects Ginny to a heroic lineage and a destiny intertwined with a great figure.
• Molly: Her middle name is in honour of her mother, Molly Weasley.
• Weasley: J.K. Rowling has stated that she has always liked weasels, which are often unfairly maligned creatures. The name also fits with the family's red hair and their home, The Burrow.

• In the film adaptations of the *Harry Potter* series, Ginny is portrayed by actress Bonnie Wright. Many of her key personality traits and significant moments from the novels, such as her fiery independence and prowess in battle, are significantly reduced or omitted in the films (film).
• J.K. Rowling has stated in interviews that she always intended for Harry and Ginny to end up together, referring to Ginny as “the ideal for Harry” and noting that Ginny is “tough, not in an unpleasant way, but she's gutsy” (J.K. Rowling interview).
• The correct spelling of her nickname is “Ginny,” not “Ginni” as it is sometimes misspelled.