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Name: Ronald Bilius Weasley, better known as Ron.
Fandom: Harry Potter
Gender: Male.
Age: 18.
Time Period: Seventh book, just as he Disapparates an unconscious Hermione out of Malfoy Manor.
Wing Color: The same hateful maroon as the Christmas sweaters his mum makes for him every year.
History: The HP Lexicon is awesome.
Personality: Ron has been described in many ways, both good and bad. Luna Lovegood once noticed that he was funny, but could be very unkind. Ron wouldn’t consider himself “unkind,” but it just so happens that he doesn’t have much of a brain-to-mouth filter. He says what he means because he means it, not thinking about the potential consequences thereafter. Of course, he’ll usually recognize if he’s hurt someone’s feelings and, if he considers the person a friend, he’s not above apologizing. However, because he’s been numbed by his older brothers’ constant pranks and teasing, he often doesn’t see what he has to apologize for, particularly noting that girls are too sensitive. It’s that trait that led Hermione Granger to declare that he has “the emotional range of a teaspoon.”
That isn’t wholly true, though, as Ron is quite in touch with one particular emotion: anger. He’s oftentimes belligerent, never backing down from a fight with Harry’s arch enemy Draco Malfoy and taking great pleasure in the thought of smashing his face in. He comes from a large, hardworking, but undeniably poor family, and despite their shortcomings he loves them more than anything. Malfoy and his cohorts - along with anyone else who dares to take a shot at them or any of Ron’s friends - quickly gains an enemy (and a black eye, if Ron could manage it).
It’s never implied that he’s particularly strong or good at brawling, and so his readiness to defend the people he loves is a prime example of his bravery in the face of potentially superior forces. He also displays his courage by continually facing his fears - for instance, his arachnophobia. Despite his crippling anxiety, Ron followed Harry as he trailed a line of spiders into the Forbidden Forest, knowing that they would provide a clue into the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets. Even at the young age of twelve, Ron had known that he needed to overcome his fears for the sake of the greater good. It’s little wonder that he was sorted into the Hogwarts House of Gryffindor, which is characterized by its courage and daring.
Ron has some serious self-esteem issues, as noted from early on in the series. He comments on how being the youngest boy in a poor family means he never got anything new and that none of his accomplishments ever really amount to anything, since someone had always done it first. Spending time with Harry is fun, but there’s always a small part of Ron that feels overshadowed by the wondrous Boy Who Lived. Harry gets all the attention, all the special treatment, and everything that Ron had ever wanted. He knows that Harry paid a terrible price for his fame and never asked for any of it, and so he tries to keep his insecurities quiet. While he doesn’t necessarily resent Harry, there is some definite jealousy beneath the surface, and it only makes him feel like even worse of a person for feeling that way about the best friend he ever had.
Despite his flaws, Ron is actually widely considered to be the comedic relief of the group. He’s used to certain creature comforts, and is quite irritable in a humorous sort of way if he doesn’t get enough food or rest before an important expedition. He seems mostly unaware of his sarcastic wit, often using it during times of duress and getting an unexpected laugh from the people around him. When he tries to be funny to lighten the mood, though, he rarely ever gets the desired result. This often leaves him feeling a bit petulant… and more amusing than before, ironically enough.
Strengths:
- He can fight without his wand- Ron’s spellwork is about average, but unlike most wizards, he actually knows how to throw a decent punch and often prefers handling things that way rather than use a jinx on an enemy. This doesn’t mean he’s necessarily a superb fighter, but growing up as the youngest of six brothers and having a baby sister to protect ensures that he can hold his own in hand-to-hand combat.
- He’s an excellent tactician.- Ron grew up playing wizard chess, which is similar to regular chess save for the fact that the pieces are enchanted to move on their own. It’s one of the only things he can beat even Hermione at, and it helped him contribute to rescuing the Philosopher’s Stone from Voldemort during his first year at Hogwarts. Though Ron tends to be rather blunt and instinctive when it comes to his words, he’s much more cautious and thoughtful about most of his actions, showing a good understanding of cause and long-term effects.
- He’s courageous and loyal.- Whether it’s swallowing back his arachnophobia or infiltrating the Ministry for Magic, Ron is willing to do anything for his friends. He’s usually a good judge of character if you ignore the girl he dated during sixth year, and he knows that Harry, Hermione, and anyone associated with them will never steer him wrong. Family and friends are more important to him than anything else in the world. Despite his inclination towards anger, Ron will never let a minor tiff or his prejudices get in the way of doing what’s right by the people he loves.
- He generally stays calm in a crisis.- Though he can be temporarily blinded by panic just like the average person, Ron tries not to let his fear run away with him. He can’t think straight if he isn’t calm, and he knows that he’s good enough with tactics to help his friends, so he does his best not to get carried away. Unlike Hermione, who is often lacking in improvisational skills, Ron does his best work under pressure. This is clearly shown in the Battle of Hogwarts, where Ron remembers about the conquered basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets and recalls how to get in so he and Hermione can extract the dead snake’s fangs and use its venom to destroy the Horcruxes (pieces of Voldemort’s soul that the trio spent most of Deathly Hallows hunting down).
Weaknesses:
- He’s lazy.- If Ron didn’t have friends as encouraging as Harry and Hermione, it’s unlikely he would have passed as many classes as he had, or even done as much as he had in regards to attempting to stop Voldemort. He doesn’t apply himself to the best of his abilities unless it’s a matter of life and death. He’s so laidback that Hermione is often on his back to motivate him, which is one of the reasons they argue so much.
- He tends to take things at face value and doesn’t like the unfamiliar.- There are exceptions to this, of course, but Ron generally likes sticking to what he knows, such as certain beliefs, suppositions, and situations. The Malfoys are evil bastards. He and Hermione are just friends. Snape is a git. Family always sticks together. If any of these standard ideas prove wrong, he is often flustered and has no idea how to react, save perhaps with crankiness or sarcasm. A clear example of this was when his brother Percy broke away from the family during a rather tumultuous time and wrote Ron a letter to warn him against making the same “mistakes” their parents did; Ron ignored the letter, angrily tearing it up and refusing to acknowledge Percy’s existence.
- He is extremely insecure.- Being the youngest boy in a large family means that Ron had to endure a lot of teasing, and even his younger sister Ginny grew up to have a sharp tongue. His grades are average, his athletic ability is average, and his appearance is average. Not only that, but his best friend is one of the most famous wizards in the world and the girl he’s harbored a crush on for years is the most brilliant person he knows and has dated a celebrity athlete. In his mind, Ron has the misfortune of being absolutely mediocre and thus usually invisible, which explains his sometimes sullen disposition and his often hurtful sense of humor.
- He’s quick to anger.- Insult his friends, and be prepared for a verbal lashing. Insult his family, and you will end up bleeding if there’s no one around to stop him. Partially due to his own insecurity but also resulting from his rather passionate nature, Ron will gladly rage at anyone who tries to make life difficult for anyone he cares about, often resulting in him getting into some sort of trouble.
- He is his own worst enemy.- As stated, the two people Ron is closest to are shining role models to any young witch or wizard who knows them. Compared to them, he considers himself weak, slow, clumsy, and stupid. This is partially why he loses his temper so easily; any insult towards his friends is an insult to the kind of person he aspires to be, and any insult to himself is a vocalization of his own fears. Left to his own devices too long, he’ll let his own self-doubt trip him up. If his irregular performance as a Keeper for the Gryffindor Quidditch team isn’t proof of this, then it can certainly be said that the Horcrux he wore around his neck picked up on this flaw and exploited it in a nearly-successful attempt to turn Ron against his friends.
Fandom: Harry Potter
Gender: Male.
Age: 18.
Time Period: Seventh book, just as he Disapparates an unconscious Hermione out of Malfoy Manor.
Wing Color: The same hateful maroon as the Christmas sweaters his mum makes for him every year.
History: The HP Lexicon is awesome.
Personality: Ron has been described in many ways, both good and bad. Luna Lovegood once noticed that he was funny, but could be very unkind. Ron wouldn’t consider himself “unkind,” but it just so happens that he doesn’t have much of a brain-to-mouth filter. He says what he means because he means it, not thinking about the potential consequences thereafter. Of course, he’ll usually recognize if he’s hurt someone’s feelings and, if he considers the person a friend, he’s not above apologizing. However, because he’s been numbed by his older brothers’ constant pranks and teasing, he often doesn’t see what he has to apologize for, particularly noting that girls are too sensitive. It’s that trait that led Hermione Granger to declare that he has “the emotional range of a teaspoon.”
That isn’t wholly true, though, as Ron is quite in touch with one particular emotion: anger. He’s oftentimes belligerent, never backing down from a fight with Harry’s arch enemy Draco Malfoy and taking great pleasure in the thought of smashing his face in. He comes from a large, hardworking, but undeniably poor family, and despite their shortcomings he loves them more than anything. Malfoy and his cohorts - along with anyone else who dares to take a shot at them or any of Ron’s friends - quickly gains an enemy (and a black eye, if Ron could manage it).
It’s never implied that he’s particularly strong or good at brawling, and so his readiness to defend the people he loves is a prime example of his bravery in the face of potentially superior forces. He also displays his courage by continually facing his fears - for instance, his arachnophobia. Despite his crippling anxiety, Ron followed Harry as he trailed a line of spiders into the Forbidden Forest, knowing that they would provide a clue into the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets. Even at the young age of twelve, Ron had known that he needed to overcome his fears for the sake of the greater good. It’s little wonder that he was sorted into the Hogwarts House of Gryffindor, which is characterized by its courage and daring.
Ron has some serious self-esteem issues, as noted from early on in the series. He comments on how being the youngest boy in a poor family means he never got anything new and that none of his accomplishments ever really amount to anything, since someone had always done it first. Spending time with Harry is fun, but there’s always a small part of Ron that feels overshadowed by the wondrous Boy Who Lived. Harry gets all the attention, all the special treatment, and everything that Ron had ever wanted. He knows that Harry paid a terrible price for his fame and never asked for any of it, and so he tries to keep his insecurities quiet. While he doesn’t necessarily resent Harry, there is some definite jealousy beneath the surface, and it only makes him feel like even worse of a person for feeling that way about the best friend he ever had.
Despite his flaws, Ron is actually widely considered to be the comedic relief of the group. He’s used to certain creature comforts, and is quite irritable in a humorous sort of way if he doesn’t get enough food or rest before an important expedition. He seems mostly unaware of his sarcastic wit, often using it during times of duress and getting an unexpected laugh from the people around him. When he tries to be funny to lighten the mood, though, he rarely ever gets the desired result. This often leaves him feeling a bit petulant… and more amusing than before, ironically enough.
Strengths:
- He can fight without his wand- Ron’s spellwork is about average, but unlike most wizards, he actually knows how to throw a decent punch and often prefers handling things that way rather than use a jinx on an enemy. This doesn’t mean he’s necessarily a superb fighter, but growing up as the youngest of six brothers and having a baby sister to protect ensures that he can hold his own in hand-to-hand combat.
- He’s an excellent tactician.- Ron grew up playing wizard chess, which is similar to regular chess save for the fact that the pieces are enchanted to move on their own. It’s one of the only things he can beat even Hermione at, and it helped him contribute to rescuing the Philosopher’s Stone from Voldemort during his first year at Hogwarts. Though Ron tends to be rather blunt and instinctive when it comes to his words, he’s much more cautious and thoughtful about most of his actions, showing a good understanding of cause and long-term effects.
- He’s courageous and loyal.- Whether it’s swallowing back his arachnophobia or infiltrating the Ministry for Magic, Ron is willing to do anything for his friends. He’s usually a good judge of character if you ignore the girl he dated during sixth year, and he knows that Harry, Hermione, and anyone associated with them will never steer him wrong. Family and friends are more important to him than anything else in the world. Despite his inclination towards anger, Ron will never let a minor tiff or his prejudices get in the way of doing what’s right by the people he loves.
- He generally stays calm in a crisis.- Though he can be temporarily blinded by panic just like the average person, Ron tries not to let his fear run away with him. He can’t think straight if he isn’t calm, and he knows that he’s good enough with tactics to help his friends, so he does his best not to get carried away. Unlike Hermione, who is often lacking in improvisational skills, Ron does his best work under pressure. This is clearly shown in the Battle of Hogwarts, where Ron remembers about the conquered basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets and recalls how to get in so he and Hermione can extract the dead snake’s fangs and use its venom to destroy the Horcruxes (pieces of Voldemort’s soul that the trio spent most of Deathly Hallows hunting down).
Weaknesses:
- He’s lazy.- If Ron didn’t have friends as encouraging as Harry and Hermione, it’s unlikely he would have passed as many classes as he had, or even done as much as he had in regards to attempting to stop Voldemort. He doesn’t apply himself to the best of his abilities unless it’s a matter of life and death. He’s so laidback that Hermione is often on his back to motivate him, which is one of the reasons they argue so much.
- He tends to take things at face value and doesn’t like the unfamiliar.- There are exceptions to this, of course, but Ron generally likes sticking to what he knows, such as certain beliefs, suppositions, and situations. The Malfoys are evil bastards. He and Hermione are just friends. Snape is a git. Family always sticks together. If any of these standard ideas prove wrong, he is often flustered and has no idea how to react, save perhaps with crankiness or sarcasm. A clear example of this was when his brother Percy broke away from the family during a rather tumultuous time and wrote Ron a letter to warn him against making the same “mistakes” their parents did; Ron ignored the letter, angrily tearing it up and refusing to acknowledge Percy’s existence.
- He is extremely insecure.- Being the youngest boy in a large family means that Ron had to endure a lot of teasing, and even his younger sister Ginny grew up to have a sharp tongue. His grades are average, his athletic ability is average, and his appearance is average. Not only that, but his best friend is one of the most famous wizards in the world and the girl he’s harbored a crush on for years is the most brilliant person he knows and has dated a celebrity athlete. In his mind, Ron has the misfortune of being absolutely mediocre and thus usually invisible, which explains his sometimes sullen disposition and his often hurtful sense of humor.
- He’s quick to anger.- Insult his friends, and be prepared for a verbal lashing. Insult his family, and you will end up bleeding if there’s no one around to stop him. Partially due to his own insecurity but also resulting from his rather passionate nature, Ron will gladly rage at anyone who tries to make life difficult for anyone he cares about, often resulting in him getting into some sort of trouble.
- He is his own worst enemy.- As stated, the two people Ron is closest to are shining role models to any young witch or wizard who knows them. Compared to them, he considers himself weak, slow, clumsy, and stupid. This is partially why he loses his temper so easily; any insult towards his friends is an insult to the kind of person he aspires to be, and any insult to himself is a vocalization of his own fears. Left to his own devices too long, he’ll let his own self-doubt trip him up. If his irregular performance as a Keeper for the Gryffindor Quidditch team isn’t proof of this, then it can certainly be said that the Horcrux he wore around his neck picked up on this flaw and exploited it in a nearly-successful attempt to turn Ron against his friends.