's best friend, Ron Weasley, came from a big family and had many siblings who had a major impact on Harry's life throughout the series. Ron's older brother Percy Weasley played a significant role early in the films, but his presence seemed to diminish as the movies progressed. In the books, however, Percy struggled to assert himself and stand out among the other Weasleys, a family who had gained a reputation for being overly large and poor.
When Ron and , Percy was in his fifth year and made a very big deal about being in the authoritative position of Prefect -- a coveted role of renown and responsibility that Percy believed gave him power.
One responsibility he held was escorting the first-year Gryffindor students to their dormitory, which gave him a unique role as the initial guide through Hogwarts for not just Harry, but viewers and readers as well. But what happened to Percy Weasley later on?
Birthday:
August 22, 1976
Hogwarts House:
Gryffindor
Occupations:
Prefect, Head Boy, Assistant to Barty Crouch Jr, Court Scribe, Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic
Percy Weasley was the third , after Bill and Charlie. However, he didn't get along with the rest of his family. While the rest of the Weasleys were mischievous, sociable, and humble, Percy was arrogant. From the very beginning, it's clear there's a gap between Percy and his siblings. When Harry visits the Burrow, Percy usually spends all of his time alone in his room. While all the Weasleys are very talented and are known for their outstanding academic roles, Percy is an overachiever who puts his job above anything else.
When Harry first met . Essentially, Percy's role was to watch over the Gryffindors and provide help and guidance, as well as enforce the rules.
Percy was kind if stern, assisting the younger Gryffindors and keeping them in line. Later, he unsurprisingly went on to earn the role of Head Boy in his final year at Hogwarts in . During his tenure as both a Prefect and Head Boy, his biggest obstacle was arguably his own family, as Fred and George were the school clowns, and Ron kept getting himself in trouble.
and troublemakers while students at Hogwarts, and they gave Percy a hard time both at home and school. Percy was also the odd man out in his family, as he was more standoffish and arguably snootier than his parents and siblings. It was this disconnect from the rest of his family, alongside his ambitious nature, that led to a blowout argument that ostracized from the Weasleys later in the series.
Essentially, Percy all but disappears from after graduating from Hogwarts, making cameo-style appearances in the later films. This, unfortunately, relegates his character arc to visual queues and unspoken context rather than receiving a well-rounded and complete arc as he has in the novels. In the novels, Percy falls victim to his ambition, but he learns to value his family and the truth above power by the end of the series. It's an important journey that shows while people can make mistakes, there is hope for them to do better in the future.
Portrayed by:
Chris Rankin
Movie Appearances:
In Percy Weasley was seen trying to make his way in the bureaucratic world as a low worker in the Ministry of Magic. He was Barty Crouch's assistant, but the older wizard didn't even know his name, and constantly called him "Weatherby". However, soon enough, Percy is shockingly promoted to Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic. After in and before the Wizarding World believed he was back, Percy stood on the side of the Ministry of Magic, who claimed Harry and Dumbledore were lying.
He even went as far as sending a letter to Ron advising him to distance himself from the Boy Who Lived. Percy was blinded by his ambition, and his adjacency to Harry brought him into the inner circle of the Ministry of Magic. This moment created a terrible rift between Percy and his family as his parents were well aware that Percy was being manipulated by the Ministry of Magic, but Percy was blinded by his own greedy nature. The Weasley felt betrayed by Percy, while the young Weasley felt like his family didn't support him in his path to success.
Percy remained with Ministery until when he returned to the fold of his family and the Order of the Phoenix.
He was unable to return to his family before that moment due to the risk it would pose to the lives of everyone he loved. Meanwhile, his role in the inner circle protected him from the dark wizards in charge. His reconciliation happened just before he witnessed the death of his brother Fred, who died laughing at a joke Percy made while in battle. It is a tragic moment, but it would have been all the more devastating had Percy never had the opportunity to make peace with Fred.
Percy Weasley's role in the series, especially the film adaptations, diminished as the series progressed, but he was still an important character.
He played a key role in Harry's life as a student, and he also served as a powerful warning about the dangers of allowing your ambition to blind you. Percy Weasley wasn't everyone's favorite character, but he's important to the story nonetheless.
Wife:
Audrey
Daughters:
Molly and Lucy
Current job:
Head of the Department of Magical Transportation
Percy was one of the strongest wizards . He battled his former boss, Pius Thicknesse, and together with his father Arthur Weasley, managed to defeat him.
While the Battle of Hogwarts finally brought peace to the wizarding world, it wasn't a happy time for the Weasley family since they lost Fred. However, Percy reunited with his family, and while he mourned the death of his brother, he rejoiced at the end of the devastating war.
After the Battle of Hogwarts, Percy went on to continue his work in the Ministry of Magic, getting to become Head of the Department of Transportation. He married a witch named Audrey, but there's no information about this woman's occupation or background. Together they had two daughters, Molly, named after her grandmother, and Lucy.
In 2017, Percy Weasley was in Platform 9 3/4, so, likely, he was there to say goodbye to one or both of his daughters. While Percy was never the most charming of the Weasley clan, fans are glad he eventually reunited with his family and got his happy ending.
The Harry Potter franchise follows the adventure of a young boy introduced a whole new world of magic, mayhem and darkness. Traversing the obstacles in his path, young Harry's rise to heroics pits him against Lord Voldemort, one of the most dangerous wizards in the world and all his minions.
