Ron Weasley

         Ron Weasley, the best friend of famous Harry Potter, is remembered by fans as the first and best friend of Harry when he begins his journey at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft Wizardry. He is also seen as the comic-relief of the novels. Ron and Harry met on the Hogwarts Express during their first journey to the school. Ever since that day, Ron and Harry remained best friends, as he was also a critical part of the Harry Potter series.

Ron Weasley, the son of Arthur and Molly Weasley, was one of seven children.  Being the second youngest, Ron is frequently compared to his older brothers, who have a long list of accomplishments. Because of the large family, Ron’s parents are not able to afford clothing and school supplies for the whole family, so Ron is often forced to deal with second hand books and clothing, as well as a pet rat that came from his older brother. Ron is used to being in the shadows of others, and this continues when he befriends the famous Harry Potter. Throughout the series, fans see Ron change into a boy who is not afraid to defend his friends and family. As the novels go on, he is commonly standing up to others and speaking out about what he believes in.

People can relate to Ron for several reasons. First of all, Ron’s deepest desire is to outshine his brothers in school work and Quidditch, the popular wizarding sport played on broomsticks. He longs for the appreciation of his parents and of his peers. Throughout his years at Hogwarts, Ron is often overlooked either because of his brothers, or because of his best friend. Like any adolescent boy, Ron often becomes frustrated with this but still does his best to be a good friend and a good student.  At the same time, Ron is also a crucial part of the story. He helped in the defeat of Lord Voldemort and helps with comic relief throughout the series. In addition, Ron is relatable because of his large family and lack of luxuries. Throughout the story, the author emphasizes the lack of money in the Weasley family. Ron deals with the struggles of not having the nicest robes or the best wand, but he overcomes these problems. Furthermore, many times in the series, readers see Ron’s insensitivity to the opposite sex. He is often complaining about girls and questioning why they are so complicated. This is also relatable to young fans who have read the series. Over all, Ron is a very lovable and realistic character that fans all over the world still love. He truly is the best friend Harry Potter could ask for.