George Weasley
George Weasley is a major supporting character in J.K. Rowling's *Harry Potter* series. As the fifth son of the Weasley family and the identical twin brother of Fred Weasley, he was sorted into Gryffindor house at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Celebrated for his boundless curiosity and mischievous charm, George co-founded the highly successful joke shop Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes alongside his brother, establishing himself as a talented inventor of comedic magical novelties.
Overview
George Weasley is a major supporting character in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. As the fifth son of the Weasley family and the identical twin brother of Fred Weasley, he was sorted into Gryffindor house at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Celebrated for his boundless curiosity and mischievous charm, George co-founded the highly successful joke shop Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes alongside his brother, establishing himself as a talented inventor of comedic magical novelties.
Appearance
George possesses the signature red hair and freckled face characteristic of the Weasley family. Although shorter in height than his younger brother Ron Weasley, he has a solid, sturdy build. His facial features and frame are identical to those of his twin brother Fred Weasley, making them indistinguishable even to relatives. During the mission to relocate Harry Potter, George suffered a permanent disfigurement, losing his left ear from an attack by Severus Snape.
Personality
George is characterized by his upbeat energy, high curiosity, and adventurous spirit, often seeking out dangerous situations for fun. While he shares his twin brother Fred's legendary passion for mischief, George is distinctly more pragmatic and level-headed. He exhibits a more cautious temperament than Fred, alongside a noticeably compassionate side that leads him to offer thoughtful, comforting words to those around him.
Abilities
George possesses an exceptional talent for inventing complex, high-level magical devices capable of fooling experienced Hogwarts professors. His manufacturing skills allowed him to create a wide variety of items for Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. These ranged from practical protective magic gear ordered in large quantities by the Ministry of Magic to restricted substances clever enough to bypass school shipping inspections through subtle disguise.
Background
Enrolling at Hogwarts in 1989, George quickly built a reputation as a master trickster alongside Fred Weasley. In 1996, during their seventh year, the twins dropped out to launch Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes using seed money provided by Harry Potter. George lost his left ear during an aerial ambush and was later heartbroken by Fred's death in the Battle of Hogwarts. Though deeply scarred by the loss, George persevered with the assistance of his younger brother Ron Weasley, growing the shop into a flourishing empire. He later married Angelina Johnson and named his firstborn son Fred.
Relationships
George shared an extraordinary bond with his identical twin, Fred Weasley, operating as inseparable partners until Fred's tragedy in battle. His younger brother Ron Weasley stepped away from being an Auror to help run the business, and Ginny Weasley is his younger sister. George maintained a deep friendship with Harry Potter, designating him a VIP customer with unlimited free merchandise in gratitude for his financial backing. Severus Snape caused his ear injury during a battle in flight. George eventually married Angelina Johnson, who had formerly attended the Yule Ball with Fred.
Trivia
Reflecting his lifelong devotion to practical jokes, George was born on April 1st (April Fools' Day). Immediately after sustaining the traumatic loss of his left ear during a mission, he used playful wordplay about his injury to break the tension and bring levity to his worried family.
