Lucy Weasley
Introduction
Lucy Weasley is a witch and a member of the extended Weasley family. She is the younger of two daughters born to Percy Weasley and his wife, Audrey Weasley. Her existence places her in the next generation of the wizarding world following the end of the Second Wizarding War. Her only appearance in the series is a brief mention in the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Biography
Little is known about Lucy's life. She was born after the conclusion of the Second Wizarding War to Percy Weasley and his wife, Audrey. She has one older sister, Molly Weasley. In the epilogue, which takes place on 1 September 2017, Ron Weasley mentions to Harry Potter that their brother Percy is at King's Cross Station, stating that Percy is “actually managing to tear himself away from the Ministry of Magic for a day” to see his daughter Molly off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the first time. Lucy is not mentioned as accompanying them, suggesting she was not yet of school age at this time. This would place her birth year after 1 September 2006.
Physical Appearance and Personality
The novels provide no description of Lucy's physical appearance or personality traits. As a member of the Weasley family, it is possible she inherited the characteristic red hair, but this is not explicitly confirmed.
Magical Abilities and Skills
There is no information regarding Lucy's magical abilities. As a member of a prominent wizarding family, it is presumed she is a witch and would have attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry upon turning eleven.
Possessions
There is no canonical information about any of Lucy's possessions.
Relationships
- Parents: Lucy is the daughter of Percy Weasley and Audrey Weasley. Her mother's maiden name and blood status are unknown.
- Sister: She has one older sister, Molly Weasley, named after their paternal grandmother.
- Paternal Grandparents: Her paternal grandparents are Arthur Weasley and Molly Weasley.
- Paternal Uncles and Aunts: Her paternal uncles are Bill Weasley, Charlie Weasley, George Weasley, and Ron Weasley. Her paternal aunt is Ginny Weasley. Her uncle Fred Weasley died before she was born.
- Cousins: Lucy has numerous cousins, including Victoire Weasley, Dominique Weasley, and Louis Weasley (children of Bill and Fleur); Rose Granger-Weasley and Hugo Granger-Weasley (children of Ron and Hermione); James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter, and Lily Luna Potter (children of Harry and Ginny); and Fred Weasley and Roxanne Weasley (children of George and Angelina).
Etymology
- Lucy: The name Lucy is the English form of the Roman name Lucia, which is derived from the Latin word lux, meaning “light.” The name can be seen as symbolic of the new era of peace and light that followed the dark times of the Second Wizarding War.
- Weasley: J.K. Rowling has stated that she has always had a fondness for the weasel animal, which has an undeservedly poor reputation in the UK. The family name reflects this, and their home, The Burrow, is reminiscent of a weasel's den. (J.K. Rowling interview)
Behind the Scenes
- Lucy Weasley is mentioned only once in the entire book series, in the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
- The name of Lucy's mother, Audrey, is not mentioned in the book but was later revealed by J.K. Rowling. (J.K. Rowling interview)
- Lucy was included on the Weasley family tree that was hand-drawn by J.K. Rowling and featured in a television documentary. (J.K. Rowling interview)
- Lucy does not appear and is not mentioned in the film adaptation of the epilogue. She is also not a character in the stage play, *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*.