Louis Weasley
Introduction
Louis Weasley is a wizard and the youngest child and only son of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour. He has one-eighth Veela ancestry through his mother. Louis is the younger brother of Victoire Weasley and Dominique Weasley. His sole appearance in the novels is during the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, where he is seen on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.
Biography
Louis is the third child of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour, born after the end of the Second Wizarding War. He is a member of the extensive Weasley family. On 1 September 2017, Louis was present with his family on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters to see his relatives off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. His presence was noted by his cousin, James Sirius Potter, who remarked to his own family that he had seen their cousin Victoire kissing Teddy Lupin. It is not specified whether Louis was old enough to be attending Hogwarts at this time.
Physical Appearance and Personality
The novels provide no description of Louis Weasley's physical appearance or his personality traits. As he is part-Veela, it is possible he inherited some of their characteristic good looks, but this is not confirmed in any canonical source.
Magical Abilities and Skills
As Louis is only seen briefly as a child, his level of magical proficiency, wand type, and other skills are unknown. He has not been depicted performing any magic.
Possessions
Louis is not known to possess any specific or significant magical items.
Relationships
- Family: Louis is the son of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour. He has two older sisters, Victoire Weasley and Dominique Weasley.
- Grandparents: His paternal grandparents are Arthur Weasley and Molly Weasley, and his maternal grandparents are Monsieur and Madame Delacour.
- Cousins: He is a cousin to the many children of the Weasley siblings, including James Sirius Potter, Albus Potter, Lily Luna Potter, Rose Granger-Weasley, and Hugo Granger-Weasley.
- Other Relatives: He is the nephew of Charlie Weasley, Percy Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Ron Weasley, Ginny Potter, and Gabrielle Delacour.
Etymology
- Louis: The name is of French and Germanic origin, derived from “Hlodowig” meaning “famous warrior”. It is a historically significant royal name in France, likely chosen as a tribute to his mother's French heritage.
- Weasley: According to J.K. Rowling, the surname is derived from the weasel, an animal with an undeservedly poor reputation in Britain. She has also noted the connection between weasels and red hair, a prominent family trait.
Behind the Scenes
- Louis Weasley's name, along with those of his sisters and many of his cousins, was first revealed by J.K. Rowling in a television documentary, J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life, where she displayed a hand-drawn Weasley family tree. This information was later confirmed on the Pottermore website. (J.K. Rowling interview), (Pottermore).
- An uncredited child actor portrays Louis in the epilogue sequence of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (film).