Ginevra Molly Weasley

Ginevra “Ginny” Molly Weasley is a pure-blood witch, the youngest child of Arthur Weasley and Molly Weasley, and the first female to be born into the Weasley family for several generations. A key member of Dumbledore's Army and a talented Quidditch player, Ginny grows from a shy girl with a crush on Harry Potter into a confident, powerful, and integral figure in the fight against Lord Voldemort. Her journey of resilience after her possession by Tom Riddle's memory and her unwavering bravery solidify her role as a formidable ally and, eventually, Harry's wife.

Born on 11 August 1981, Ginny grew up at The Burrow with her six older brothers. From a young age, she was desperate to attend Hogwarts and was known to sneak into the family broom shed to practice flying on her brothers' broomsticks, a fact she kept secret for years. This early practice made her a naturally gifted flyer.

1. First Year: Ginny began at Hogwarts in 1992 and was sorted into Gryffindor. Before her term started, Lucius Malfoy secretly slipped the Diary of Tom Riddle into her cauldron of second-hand books at Flourish and Blotts. Unaware of its nature, Ginny confided in the diary and became possessed by the memory of a sixteen-year-old Tom Riddle. Under his control, she opened the Chamber of Secrets, unleashing the Basilisk on the school and writing threatening messages on the castle walls. She was eventually lured into the Chamber to die so that Riddle's memory could regain full strength, but she was rescued by Harry Potter, who destroyed the diary.
2. Second and Third Years: In the years following her ordeal, Ginny was still shy, particularly around Harry. She was more reserved but began to build friendships, notably with Hermione Granger, who advised her to be herself and date other people to move past her crush on Harry. She attended the Yule Ball with Neville Longbottom in her third year.
3. Fourth Year: Ginny's confidence blossomed. When Dolores Umbridge banned Harry from the Gryffindor Quidditch team, Ginny stepped in as the new Seeker, proving her flying prowess. She was an enthusiastic and early member of Dumbledore's Army, which she herself named. She proved to be a fast learner and a powerful duelist, fighting bravely alongside Harry and her friends in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries against a group of Death Eaters.
4. Fifth Year: Ginny's relationship with Harry deepened, and they began dating after Gryffindor won the Quidditch Cup, a match where she excelled as a Chaser. Her fiery personality and talent were on full display. During the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, she fought to defend the castle, protected from serious harm by a dose of Felix Felicis.
5. Sixth Year: With Hogwarts under the control of the Death Eaters Amycus Carrow and Alecto Carrow, Ginny, along with Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood, reformed and led Dumbledore's Army to resist the new regime. She was eventually pulled from school by her parents when the Weasley family went into hiding. She later returned to fight in the Battle of Hogwarts, against her mother's and Harry's wishes, and survived the final confrontation.

After the Second Wizarding War, Ginny pursued a career as a professional Quidditch player for the Holyhead Harpies. After retiring from the sport to start a family, she became the senior Quidditch correspondent for the Daily Prophet (Pottermore). She married Harry Potter and they had three children: James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter, and Lily Luna Potter.

Ginny is described with the characteristic Weasley family features: vivid, flaming red hair, which she often wears in a long mane, and a freckled complexion. She has bright brown eyes. As she grows older, she is noted by many to be very attractive. Initially timid and easily flustered, Ginny develops into a bold, independent, and witty individual. She is not afraid to speak her mind and possesses a fiery temper that can rival her mother's. Despite her tough exterior, she is also compassionate and fiercely loyal to her friends and family. Her experiences gave her a unique strength and understanding, allowing her to connect with Harry on a level others could not.

• Dueling: Ginny is an accomplished and formidable duelist, a skill she demonstrated in Dumbledore's Army, the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, and the Battle of Hogwarts.
• Jinxes and Hexes: She is particularly famous for her powerful Bat-Bogey Hex, a spell so well-executed that it caught the attention of Professor Slughorn, who invited her to join his Slug Club on the strength of it.
• Flying: Ginny is an exceptional flyer, having practiced in secret since childhood. She played both Seeker and Chaser with great success for the Gryffindor Quidditch team and later played professionally.
• Patronus Charm: Her Patronus takes the form of a horse.
• Wand: The core, wood, and length of Ginny's wand are unknown.

• Arnold the Pygmy Puff: A miniature, fluffy purple Puffskein that Ginny purchased from her brothers' shop, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, in her fifth year.
• Wand: An unnamed wand she used throughout her time at Hogwarts.
• Broomstick: While a member of the Gryffindor team, she would have used a team broom, such as a Cleansweep Eleven. Her personal broom is not specified.

• Harry Potter: Her relationship with Harry is central to her story. It evolves from a one-sided childhood crush into a mature, supportive partnership built on mutual respect and a deep understanding of the trauma they both endured. They are a perfect match in temperament and courage.
• Family: As the youngest and only daughter, Ginny shares a close bond with her parents and all of her brothers, particularly Ron Weasley. The death of her brother Fred Weasley during the Battle of Hogwarts was a devastating loss for her.
• Hermione Granger: Hermione becomes Ginny's closest female friend and confidante. Their bond strengthens throughout their years at Hogwarts, and they eventually become sisters-in-law.
• Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom: Ginny is very close friends with Luna and Neville. Together, the three of them led the student resistance at Hogwarts during their final year, forming a powerful trio in Harry's absence.
• Michael Corner and Dean Thomas: Ginny dated both Michael and Dean before getting together with Harry. These relationships were part of her personal growth, helping her gain confidence and become her own person.

• Ginevra: This is the Italian form of Guinevere, the legendary queen of King Arthur in Arthurian legend. Guinevere was renowned for her great beauty. This name choice foreshadows Ginny's eventual marriage to the story's main hero, Harry Potter, and subtly links to her father's name, Arthur.
• Molly: Her middle name is in honor of her mother, Molly Weasley.
• Weasley: J.K. Rowling has stated that she has an affinity for weasels, which have an undeservedly poor reputation in Britain. This mirrors the Weasley family's “blood traitor” status and how they are looked down upon by prejudiced pure-blood families like the Malfoys.

• In the Warner Bros. film series, Ginny Weasley is portrayed by actress Bonnie Wright.
• Ginny's role and personality are significantly condensed in the films compared to the novels. Much of her character development, including her fiery personality, sense of humor, and prowess as a Quidditch player, is given less screen time.
• The development of her relationship with Harry in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince includes several scenes not present in the book, such as the “shoelace scene” and their kiss in the Room of Requirement, which received mixed reactions from fans of the books.
• J.K. Rowling revealed Ginny's post-Hogwarts career as a professional Quidditch player and later a sports journalist in interviews and on the Pottermore (now Wizarding World) website.
• According to J.K. Rowling, she had always intended for Harry and Ginny to end up together, referring to Ginny as the “ideal girl” for Harry.