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Hey everyone,
Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. In today’s video we’re going to
be tackling a topic which I’m sure will be subject to MUCH debate- who is the most
powerful WEASLEY? More importantly- how do each of the Weasleys stack up against each
other? If we were to RANK the famous wizarding family by power, who would come out on top?
Who would fall to the bottom?
I’ve made lots of ranking videos in the past- ranking the most powerful Slytherins,
Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, Gryffindors, Order of the Phoenix members, Dumbledore’s Army
members, Marauders, professors & more, If this is your cup of tea, then you may want
to check out those videos as well. However, time and time again I’ve seen this idea
commented, so today- let’s look at the Weasleys.
There are 9 immediate family members of the Weasleys to which we’re introduced in the
series. In no particular order- Ron, Charlie, Ginny, Molly, Fred, George, Percy, Arthur
& Bill. Before we get in to this, I want you to comment down below your OWN rankings- then
watch the video and see how they compare.
The Weasleys first make their mark right near the beginning of the Philosopher’s Stone,
when Harry stumbles in to them at platform 9 ¾ . Almost immediately, we get the sense
that Harry is going to be close with these solid, kind people- and over the course of
the books/films Harry basically becomes..Family. Where Harry was shunted at the Dursley residence
(which is ironic since he is actually related to them)- he was conversely welcomed with
open arms at the Weasley residence- he was..Harry.
And through all their quirks- we love the Weasleys. They are good people with nothing
but Harry’s best interest in mind- allowing him to spend countless holidays at their home,
and always looking out for him. But here’s the thing about the Weasleys: beneath their
welcoming, warm exteriors, they are all extremely magically talented. A bit of history- the
‘Weasleys’ are members of the sacred 28 - 1 of 28 wizarding families that were thought
to still be truly ‘pure-blood’ by the time the 1930s rolled around. However, in
spite of their pure-blood status the Weasleys did not discriminate against others, like
many pure-blood families did. In fact, the Weasleys recognized everyone as their equal-
muggles, muggle-borns and half-bloods alike. For this reason, they were labelled as ‘blood-traitors’.
Their lineage is long (and traceable) and over the years there have been many other
powerful Weasleys, but for now, let’s look at the ones we know. One thing to bear in
mind is that NO Weasley is weak- they are all powerful, some are just more powerful
than others. This was the hardest power ranking list that I’ve had to make so far.
9. Percy Weasley
First things first- Percy is certainly the least popular of the Weasleys- I think that
goes without saying. He was born in 1976 and was Arthur & Molly’s third child- after
Bill and Charlie- and though he personified many of the positive Weasley values, his mind
did end up getting a bit corrupted and he went down a questionable path. He did however,
eventually redeem himself.
He was a very ambitious person, but this also meant that he was a stickler for the rules.
He was extremely disapproving of Fred and Georges constant pranks and tricks, and had
convinced himself that in order to get far in life, you needed structure.
His structured life, calculated demeanour, and strong desire to APPEASE meant that he
eventually landed himself the roles of prefect / head boy - taking on additional responsibilities
while still a student at Hogwarts.
However, just because Percy was ambitious, this ambition didn’t necessarily manifest
itself in the form a longing for greater magical ability. Percy was a good student- he attended
classes, got good grades, and did everything that was expected of him- but he didn’t
necessarily go above and beyond magically. He never wanted to be ‘powerful’ in the
sense that he could create all kinds of powerful spells- he wanted to be like Fudge- he wanted
to be minister for magic- he wanted..political power. For this reason, Percy is at the bottom
of the list- however, don’t get me wrong, Percy is still a talented wizard.
8. Ron Weasley
First things first- Ron DEFINITELY didn’t start his life off with immense magical power.
He had innate ability- but it was largely untapped, and it was only over the course
of the books/films that we saw Ron really start to build confidence and grow in to his
magical ability.
By the end of the Deathly Hallows Ron had faced so much adversity with Harry and Hermione
that he had more real life experience than 99.99% of wizards his age, and this gave him
the ‘jumpstart’ he needed. In the earlier books/films, his incompetence is highlighted-
however, one thing that Ron always had was heart- and certainly courage. This ultimately
meant that Ron was destined to achieve greater levels of power. However, if he had never
had to undergo the trials and tribulations that he did- then he may have never been the
powerful wizard that he is today.
7. Arthur Weasley
Arthur was possibly the hardest name to place on this list- largely because he is the Weasley
parent and an accomplished wizard in his own right. However, I am of the impression that
many of his children ended up passing him in raw magical power. Born in the year 1950,
Arthur was an active member of the Order of the Phoenix, ministry of magic employee, and
dedicated father. He worked hard to support his family financially, but never failed to
dedicate time and love to them.
However, underneath Arthur’s soft side- he did have a bit of an ‘edge’, a part
of him that was revealed whenever his family was in danger. This ‘edge’ is what I feel
ultimately contributes to his level of power- as over the course of his life Arthur has,
on numerous occasions, fought off several death eaters. He was a skilled duelist, transfiguration
expert (known to be able to perform conjuration), and charms expert. Arthur Weasley is definitely
no joke.
6. Ginny Weasley
Ginny aka Ginevra Weasley is a bit unassuming when it comes to power. She is the youngest
member of the Weasley family and Arthur/Molly’s only daughter. However, despite her small
stature and occasionally shy demeanour (particularly around Harry)- Ginny is an exceptionally talented
witch. This is even referenced in the books:
"Yeah, size is no guarantee of power. Look at Ginny..."
Like Ron, Ginny’s skills develop as the series progresses- and by the time the films
come to an end she is EXTREMELY talented- able to hold her own even against powerful
death eaters. When Dumbledore’s army was first founded, she quickly learned how to
produce a patronus charm, and in no time at all was adept at producing other powerful
spells like Reducto. Being the only girl, and the YOUNGEST, in a family full of older
brothers, Ginny had to develop thick skin, and I believe that this is largely what contributed
to the development of her skills.
5 / 4. Fred + George Weasley
I’m grouping Fred and George together because well- they are almost meant to be grouped
together. However, what you might be wondering now is WHY they have separate rankings? Shouldn’t
they be equal? Well, here’s the thing, YES they are mostly equal, but George did end
up living longer than Fred, which means that, however marginally, he likely honed his skills
a little bit more. I hope that logic makes sense. For this reason Fred is #5 and George
is #4.
The powerful Weasley twins were born in the year 1978 and were sorted in to gryffindor
House just a few years before Ron, Harry and Hermione. The boys were funny, well-liked
among the student body, and much to the dismay of the teachers that were bemused by their
antics- very good students. However, despite their fun-loving demeanour, the twins were
actually extremely magically talented. From a very young age the boys were able to produce
advanced potions and spells that were well above their pay grade in terms of magical
ability. Here’s the other thing that they had going for them: there were two of them.
This meant that if Fred learned a new spell, it wasn’t long before George learned it
as well, and vice-versa. Having someone so close to you to bounce ideas off of is almost
always going to contribute to a better understanding of something- and in the case of the weasley
twins- this particularly contributed to their ability to produce potions. Not only that,
but the twins were able to hold their own in nearly any circumstance. They were truly
well-rounded, well-liked individuals. The fact that the two boys were able to achieve
so much at such a young age tells me that their innate ability is comparable only to
few others.
3. Charlie Weasley
Charlie was the 2nd eldest Weasley child, after Bill. He was born in 1972 and though
we don’t see or hear of Charlie MUCH, there are a few things that we know about him. One
of the most important aspects of Charlie’s character was that he was a great lover of
magical creatures - sharing a passion with Hagrid. Charlie attended Hogwarts during the
same year as Nymphadora Tonks, and after graduating he moved to Romania to pursue a career as
a dragonologist- a type of magizoologist (think Newt Scamander) that specializes in the study
of dragons. The practice of dragonology is a highly dangerous one, as dragons are considered
to be some of the most powerful creatures in the wizarding world, and the fact that
charlie worked so closely with them is SURELY a testament to his magical ability and talents.
Charlie was an invaluable asset during the battle of Hogwarts and witnessed Harry defeating
Voldemort first hand- marking the end of an era and a resolution to the second wizarding
war.
2. Bill Weasley
Bill Weasley was the eldest Weasley child- born as early as 1970. He attended Hogwarts
between 1982 and 1989- and during this time he became both a prefect and head boy. Bill
is considered by many to be the most powerful of the Weasley children- largely due to his
occupation as a curse-breaker, one who removes, counters or breaks curses placed on objects.
The profession is thought to be extremely challenging and particularly dangerous- requiring
a complex understanding of magic and a proven ability to perform a broad spectrum of different
spells. Not only did curse-breaking involve the danger of CURSED objects, it also presented
the risk of encountering dark witches, wizards and creatures. Bill was highly skilled in
Arithmancy, Duelling, Transfiguration, Conjuration, Charms, Spell Creation, Divination and even
the Dark Arts. Bill was truly a powerful wizard.
1. Molly Weasley
Last but certainly not least we have Molly Weasley. I think an argument could be made
for having Bill here, but Molly’s achievements are just not something that we can ignore.
In addition to raising a plethora of talented young witches and wizards, Molly’s other
most significant achievement was besting powerful witch Bellatrix Lestrange- one of the most
powerful witches in the entire wizarding world and one of Lord Voldemort’s most loyal followers.
“Molly’s curse soared beneath Bellatrix’s outstretched arm and hit her squarely in the
chest, directly over her heart. “Bellatrix’s gloating smile froze, her
eyes began to bulge: For the tiniest space of time she knew what had happened, and then
she toppled, and the watching crowd roared, and Voldemort screamed.”
The above statement speaks for itself- Molly was POWERFUL, even if she wasn’t always
depicted that way. She was primarily portrayed as an UNASSUMING motherly figure known for
her caring and nurturing manner. However, during the Battle of Hogwarts Molly proved
that, in terms of adversity, she is is able to tap in to levels of power that will give
even the most powerful witches and wizards a run for their money. She was skilled in
duelling, charms, healing magic, potions, transfiguration, and even the dark arts.
And that concludes the list! What do you guys think? Do you agree with my list? Disagree
with it? How would YOU rank the Weasleys? Leave a comment down below with your own list.
Until next time
Remember
Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve