[Narrator] As we've touched upon in earlier episodes,
Some with magical families, some with a mix,
and some finding themselves in the magical minority.
Today, we're focusing on the dynasties
of the wizarding world that stem back many generations.
Red hair and a hand-me-down robe?
In the wizarding world,
And not every magical family is the same.
Some, like Draco Malfoy's family,
hold some very old-fashioned views on the wizarding world.
Some have family businesses,
or some may even try and hide their past.
When you first join Harry and his story,
the first wizarding family you'll meet
are the Weasleys who take young Harry under their wing.
Could— Could you tell me ...
How to get onto the platform?
It's not much, but it's home.
[Both] Yes!
And their home, The Burrow,
Part of why it's so crowded all the time.
And the Weasleys are a big family.
Learning how to fly on brooms as kids,
and using magical objects,
something Harry would have to learn the hard way.
Just because you're allowed to use magic now
does not mean you have to whip your wands out
for everything!
And getting traditional wizarding jobs.
Arthur Weasley, for example,
works at the Ministry of Magic.
While Ron's siblings, he has six,
range from Hogwarts Prefects to dragon handlers.
My parents decided to go to Romania
to visit my brother Charlie.
He's studying dragons there.
Some wizarding families,
especially ones that go way back,
can be less open to the non-magical community.
Some wizarding families will even cast out members
who befriend muggles.
Indeed, Harry's classmate,
Complete with resplendent clothes, well-kept hair,
and even their own servant, a house elf.
And no, they do not treat him very well.
[Dobby screams]
While the Weasleys come from humble beginnings,
with old pets and battered possessions —
Ooh.
Father and I are in the Minister's box.
And Draco certainly makes sure everyone knows
about his family's reputation.
But as you've probably guessed,
the Malfoys hold on to more unsavory wizarding sentiments,
such as their dislike of muggles
and general, judgemental behavior.
I take absolutely no pleasure
being inside your—
Sadly, they are a family
who have passed down more than just heirlooms and riches.
They've passed down a bad attitude.
Move!
Well, alright.
A car crash called Lily and James Potter?
He's not even the first Harry Potter.
As for Harry's late parents,
Harry is often told he is very much like them,
with the eyes of his mother,
and the Quidditch skills and cheekiness of his father.
Of course, we all know families
pass down traits and likenesses to their next of kin.
There are other things, too.
As we mentioned earlier,
But that might not always be the case,
as you will come to discover
in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."
But despite this, lovely Neville
took a while to find his own magical groove.
[Neville exclaiming]
So, although the apple
doesn't fall far from the tree with certain magical families —
I mean, that was very wrong indeed, boys.
Very wrong of you.
— you sometimes get surprises.
[Molly] Ronald Weasley!
And we'll leave some family secrets
of the wizarding world for you to discover yourselves.
And Hogwarts provides a whole new family for everyone.
It's all relative, really.
[Hermione laughs]
Stay tuned for more episodes
of "Discover Harry Potter" coming soon.