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Ginny Weasley

Ginny Weasley, whose full name is Ginevra Molly Weasley, is a fictional character in J.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ginny Weasley is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. She is the youngest child and only daughter of Arthur and Molly Weasley, and later becomes Harry Potter's wife. She is portrayed as a skilled witch and Quidditch player.

Character overview

Ginny Weasley is a major supporting character in the Harry Potter series. She is part of the large Weasley family and appears from the first novel onward.

Role in the story

As the series progresses, Ginny becomes more prominent, especially at Hogwarts. She is involved in major events in the later books and develops a relationship with Harry Potter.

Abilities and traits

Official character material describes Ginny as an accomplished witch and Quidditch player. She is particularly associated with Gryffindor and is noted for her spellwork, including the Bat-Bogey Hex.

Adaptations

In the Harry Potter films, Ginny Weasley is portrayed by Bonnie Wright. The character also appears in later Harry Potter-related stage and screen adaptations.

Key facts

  • Ginny is introduced in the first Harry Potter novel as a member of the Weasley family.
  • She is the youngest of the Weasley children and the only daughter.
  • The character becomes romantically involved with Harry Potter and later marries him.
  • She is described as an accomplished witch and Quidditch player.
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Canadian context

Ginny Weasley is widely known in Canada through the Harry Potter books, films, and related merchandise, which have had strong readership and box-office popularity in Canadian English-speaking audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ginny Weasley?
Ginny Weasley is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series, created by J. K. Rowling. She is the youngest Weasley child and the only daughter in the family.
What is Ginny Weasley's full name?
Her full name is Ginevra Molly Weasley.
Which Hogwarts house is Ginny in?
Ginny is in Gryffindor.
Who plays Ginny Weasley in the films?
Bonnie Wright portrays Ginny Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films.
Does Ginny Weasley marry Harry Potter?
Yes. In the series' ending, Ginny marries Harry Potter.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginny_Weasley
    Supports: Full name, first appearance, family position, relationship to Harry Potter, and film portrayal.
  2. Wizarding World / HarryPotter.com — https://www.harrypotter.com/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ginny-weasley
    Supports: Official character description, Gryffindor affiliation, Quidditch role, and spell-related abilities.
  3. The Harry Potter Lexicon — https://hp-lexicon.org/character/weasley-family/ginny-weasley/
    Supports: Birth date, ancestry, character background, and later career details.
  4. Kiddle — https://www.kids.kiddle.co/Ginny_Weasley
    Supports: Birth date, Hogwarts attendance, and family position.