Ginny Weasley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ginny Weasley |
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Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley
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| First appearance | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) |
| Last appearance | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) |
| Created by | J. K. Rowling |
| Portrayed by | Bonnie Wright |
| House | Gryffindor |
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| Nickname(s) | Ginny |
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| Spouse(s) | Harry Potter |
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| Born | 11 August 1981 |
Ginevra Molly Weasley is a character from J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series. She is the youngest child and only daughter in the Weasley family. Ginny first appears in the very first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. As the story goes on, she becomes a close friend and later the main love interest of Harry. Eventually, she marries Harry at the end of the series.
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About Ginny Weasley
Ginny Weasley is a witch born on August 11, 1981. She is the seventh child of Arthur and Molly Weasley. Ginny attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Like her family, she was sorted into the Gryffindor house. J.K. Rowling, the author, said that Ginny was the first girl born into the Weasley family in many generations. She is a very talented witch, and you can see her skills throughout the books. Ginny grows into a strong and independent witch. She often fights alongside Harry against dark magic.
J.K. Rowling shared that she always planned for Harry and Ginny to be together. She felt that Ginny was the perfect match for Harry. Ginny is strong enough to handle the challenges of being with Harry Potter. By the later books, Harry and Ginny are equals. They are both brave and worthy of each other. The author enjoyed writing about their journey together.
Ginny's Adventures
Ginny first appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Harry meets the Weasley family at King's Cross station. They help him find Platform 9¾. Ginny is excited to see Harry and wants to go on the Hogwarts Express with him.
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Ginny starts her first year at Hogwarts. She has a crush on Harry. During this year, she finds an old diary that belongs to Tom Riddle. This diary makes her open the Chamber of Secrets. She is controlled by the diary and causes trouble for Muggle-born students. Lucius Malfoy secretly put the diary in her school supplies. Harry helps her and saves her from the diary's control.
Ginny has a smaller role in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. She continues her studies at Hogwarts. In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, she attends the Quidditch World Cup. She also goes to the Yule Ball with Neville Longbottom.
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Ginny pretends she is no longer interested in Harry. This was a plan suggested by Hermione. She starts dating Michael Corner. When Umbridge bans Harry from Quidditch, Ginny takes his place as Gryffindor Seeker. She later breaks up with Michael and dates Dean Thomas. Ginny joins Dumbledore's Army, a secret group for students to learn defense spells. She fights alongside Harry and her friends in the Ministry of Magic. She gets a broken ankle during the battle.
In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Ginny shows her strong magic by using the Bat-Bogey Hex. This impresses Professor Slughorn, who invites her to his special "Slug Club." Ginny becomes a Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. She even fills in for Harry as Seeker during a Quidditch final. Harry starts to realize he likes Ginny. Ginny and Dean break up. Ginny and Harry share their first kiss after Gryffindor wins the Quidditch Cup. They start a relationship. Harry later ends their relationship to keep her safe from danger.
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Ginny kisses Harry goodbye before he leaves to find Horcruxes. She returns to Hogwarts for her sixth year. There, she helps Neville and Luna restart Dumbledore's Army. She goes into hiding with her family. Despite being underage, she bravely fights in the Battle of Hogwarts. After Harry is thought to be dead, she, Hermione, and Luna fight Bellatrix Lestrange. Bellatrix almost hits Ginny with a dangerous curse. This makes Molly Weasley furious, and she defeats Bellatrix.
Nineteen years later, Harry and Ginny are married. They have three children: James, Albus, and Lily. After leaving Hogwarts, Ginny plays professional Quidditch for the Holyhead Harpies. She later retires to become a Quidditch reporter for the Daily Prophet. In the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Ginny helps Harry with their son Albus. Her job at The Daily Prophet is mentioned, showing her articles are about sports.
Ginny's Character
Her Look
Ginny has the typical Weasley family features. She has bright red hair and freckles. She is described as being small. Her eyes are bright brown, like her mother's. When she blushes, her face turns as red as her hair. When she is very emotional, she gets a "hard, blazing look" in her eyes.
Her Personality
Ginny is strong, independent, and speaks her mind. She has a lot of energy and is lively. At first, she was shy around Harry because she liked him. Growing up with six older brothers made her tough. Ginny is not afraid to stand up to anyone, whether they are friends or enemies. For example, she stands up to Draco Malfoy in Chamber of Secrets. She even defends Harry to Hermione. J.K. Rowling describes Ginny as "gutsy," "warm," and "compassionate." Ginny was very popular at Hogwarts. Many boys were interested in her.
Her Magical Skills
Ginny is a very skilled witch. By the age of 14, she could cast a powerful Patronus Charm. Her Patronus takes the form of a horse. She is also a talented flier and Quidditch player. She once scored "seventeen goals" in a Quidditch practice. Ginny was very good at the Bat-Bogey Hex. This skill caught the attention of Horace Slughorn. It led to her being invited to his special "Slug Club."
