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Ron has neuroses based on how he sees himself compared to his siblings…

Bill? 

He’s the oldest. The coolest. The one who set the standard; prefect, head-boy, later went on to a well-paying job and married Fleur Delacour. Bill is the sibling Ron probably aspires to be the most; cool, handsome, intelligent, wealthy and attractive to women. 

This is possibly brought to it’s prominence during the Christmas break in Ron’s sixth year. Bill is Fleur’s fiance by this point, and Ron is desperately trying to seem accommodating to Fleur (whether this is because of Fleur’s Veela ancestry having an unintentional effect on Ron or just Ron trying to be friendly is never explicitly confirmed). On each occasion, Ron is seen as ‘less impressive’ than his brother, and (in case) he is left sprawling in the dirt after Ginny trips him up (which we’ll come back to later). 

Percy? 

The Weasley brother that Ron is possibly the least like. Where Percy is rule-following, Ron is a rule-breaker. Where Percy is studious, Ron is lazy. Ron started at Hogwarts with a second-hand wand and robes; whilst Percy was given brand-new robes and a new pet because he’d been made a prefect. 

During the whole of OOTP, Ron unconsciously compares himself to Percy; as he is the first Weasley sibling to become a prefect after him. Ron is terrified that people (especially Fred and George) will see him in the same way Ron saw Percy; as a stuck-in-the-mud, pretentious busybody. 

Fred and George?

Out of all of his siblings, Ron probably has the least consistently-stable relationship with the twins. They were his original bullies; the siblings who burned a hole through his tongue, used his childhood pet for bludger practice, and gave him his arachnophobia (something that is often used to mock him throughout the series). It’s noticeable that Ron spends most of fifth year avoiding using his prefect abilities in front of them, because he knew that they would make his life h*ll if he so much as acted a little like Percy did. He doesn’t worry about this in front of everyone-else; Fred and George clearly inspire so much dread in him. It’s also noticeable that his self-confidence improves significantly after the twins leave Hogwarts.  

Ginny? 

Probably the most complicated. Growing up, Ron was closest with Ginny. They were the babies of the family, and had a much smaller age gap between them than Ron had to Fred and George. They clearly had a close relationship; given that (throughout the whole of Ginny’s first year) Ron is the sibling that gives her the most attention and support (Percy tends to be a little more parental in his approach, and the twins tend to make rude jokes a lot). 

However, it becomes obvious that Ginny is clearly favoured more by Mrs Weasley. As the first girl in the Weasley family for generations, she has a novelty than Ron simply doesn’t have. It’s never stated, but it cannot be a coincidence that Arthur and Molly stopped having children after Ginny. They (although I think Molly more than Arthur) were aiming for a girl for years, possibly since Percy was born. There’s a reason the Horcrux brought up the fact that Ron suspected that his mother craved a daughter; he always half-suspected that he was less loved than his sister was. 

There is also the noticeable fact that everyone (aside from Harry and Hermione) seem to prefer Ginny over Ron.  She’s considered a beauty and is incredibly popular; a far cry from Ron’s utter lack of romantic attention (aside from Hermione, and-to a lesser extent- Luna) prior to sixth year, as well as Ron constantly being (unintentionally) overshadowed by his two best friends. 

Heck, even the Hogwarts teachers seem to prefer Ginny to Ron. Slughorn invites Ginny to become a member of ‘the slug club’ largely because she jinxed Zacharias Smith, whilst Ron was entirely ignored by Slughorn throughout the entirety of sixth year (even after Ron is poisoned in Slughorn’s presence, the professor still can’t remember his name).  

Part of this I can chalk down to JK Rowling’s sudden change of characterisation for Ron and Ginny’s relationship. Whereas previously they had a close-but-banterish relationship, in HBP they are suddenly at each-other’s throats a lot of the time. Most of this tends to be from Ginny outright insulting, belittling or humiliating Ron (often in the presence of women Ron is attracted to). It’s never stated why their relationship suddenly went sour, but (within the larger narrative) it’s possible that Ginny was going through a rebellious phrase, and Ron happened to be the most obvious target for that (being the sole older brother left at Hogwarts by HBP). I personally find it uncomfortable to read about, as it often goes beyond usual-sibling teasing and into borderline-bullying (since it often relates to Ron’s insecurities). 

(You’ll notice that I left Charlie out. Maybe it’s just my own personal readings speaking, but I always felt that Charlie was possibly Ron’s favourite brother. Unlike their other siblings, Charlie is very relaxed and mild-mannered. He’s also a massive fan of Quidditch just like Ron. Charlie might have the coolest job on the planet, but he’s also a really down-to-earth person, even by Weasley standards. I think Ron really liked him for that reason. I actually have a fic in the works about Charlie noticing Ron’s insecurities about how he saw himself compared to their other siblings, so watch this space…) 

Headcanon that Ron is actually the most attractive of the Weasley siblings, but it was never brought up because Harry is oblivious, but also because 

  • Bill was jealous of Ron
  • Charlie and Percy never noticed
  • Fred and George were in denial
  • Ginny was worried that Harry would fall for Ron at some point

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aaand finally, a small bunch of general bill weasley headcanons:

bill is terrified of going away for his first year at hogwarts, though he hides it pretty well. he’s never been away from his family. he can’t remember a time when charlie wasn’t by his side. his baby sister ginny is just over a year old, she might forget who he is if he goes away for so long. (she doesn’t).

bill is the biggest big brother ever to big brother and he gives the best hugs. the best. hugs. it’s decided upon by silent consensus among the younger weasley kids. they think he doesn’t know. he does.

in the two years bill was at hogwarts by himself, molly used to encourage her kids at home to practise their writing by writing letters to their brother away at school. he keeps them all. years later, when he’s sorting through his old trunks at shell cottage, he happens upon them again. fred’s childhood scrawl is there, his crayon on parchment scribbles about gnomes and pranks and puddings with lots of messy drawings too. bill cries rarely for his brother – there are always someone else’s tears he needs to wipe away – but that day he cries for a long time.     

bill grew up in one war and fought in another. in battle he’s quick and fierce and fearless. when there’s bloody work to be done he steps forward without a thought. military honours flood his way. his kill count is high. his scars fit his face. he thinks he might have been born for this. it makes him uncomfortable.

bill has heard that when you marry the person you love, you have to swear to put them first always. he doesn’t think he can honestly swear this. he is not sure he can vow never to put ginny first, or ron or george or fred or percy or charlie. he loves his family, and fleur must be one of them, not the first of them. he confesses this to her one night. she looks at him and tells him fiercely, good. don’t you dare expect me to swear never to put gabrielle first.

after a while, bill realises that he should have known that his own home was never really going to be his own home. his siblings come and go as they please. he doesn’t mind. his couch is getting a bit infamous, though. he’s lost count of the number of times he’s unexpectedly found one of his siblings there, tearful, conflicted, enraged, mortified, devastated, sulking, bleeding, stressed, drunk. he just goes to get the tea or the firewhiskey – whichever is needed – and sets about clearing up whatever mess they don’t want to take home to the burrow.    

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Bill in his 20′s

  • Cool
  • Easy-going
  • Whirlwind romance and marriage with Fleur
  • Badass

Bill in his teens

  • Primary friend group are a bunch of nerds two years below him
  • Seems easy-going but is actually stressing about schoolwork 24/7
  • Had to get one of his friends (again, two years below him) to talk to his crush for him
  • Still badass but also gets his ass kicked every time he duels his friend (two years below him)
  • Spent an hour geeking out over being made prefect
  • Torn between being a good kid that follows the rules and the fact that his friends (two years below him) consider rules to be an obstacle in their path

Charlie in his teens

  • Dragons

Charlie in his 20′s

  • Dragons

Points to Charlie for consistency. That dragon boy keeps being his best self. 

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Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. Since Jacob went missing, her house never felt the same and she lost the feeling she so desperately craved. So, when Bill and Charlie walked into her life, the two brothers who always greeted her with open arms, she finally felt at home. And it made her happy to know that she was always welcome.

I was in a really sappy/sweet/nostalgic mood and I wanted to reflect that in an illustration. I decided to take a little break from digital art to work on my watercolour skills, which I have sadly neglected, and it was fun to revisit my love for cozy environments while also expressing my love for something new (Hogwarts Mystery hehe)

(psst also I wanted to draw them older, hence the beards and longer hair)

The Weasley siblings

Bill: The cool, older-senpai type. Kind of a badass without realising it. Has great hair. 

Charlie: Adorable cinnamon roll. Blushes at the drop of a hat. Has great hair. 

Percy: Bookworm type. Frosty at first, but has a soft side. Has great hair. 

Fred: The troublemaker. Great smile, and will make you belly-laugh. Has great hair. 

George: More laid-back than his twin. More into quiet, less intrusive jokes. Has great hair. 

Ron: The boy-next-door type. Cinnamon roll who’s also a badass. Will blush like mad given the slightest provocation. Ordinary in such an wonderfully extra-ordinary way. Great cuddler (just ask Hermione). Has great hair. 

Ginny: The wisecracker and firecracker. Badass but can blush like a tomato. Has great hair. 

Basically, you’d do well to date a Weasley sibling, and they all have great hair. 

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Hogwarts Mystery Stories: Feelings and Jumpers

Characters: Bill Weasley, Charlie Weasley, Alana Jordan (MC)

Just a little story that popped into my head when I finally got Bill’s Weasley jumper. Hope you like!!

It had been a tradition in the Weasley family since Bill was a baby that his mum would knit the family jumpers for Christmas with the initial of their first names on them. Each Christmas without fail, Bill always got a brown jumper with a gold W knitted on the front. Though Bill would have rather had a nice blue jumper like his father would get, he never complained, especially because the jumpers were hands down the warmest things he owned.

The tradition didn’t stop when Bill started Hogwarts. In Bill’s second year, whe  he didnt go home for the holidays, his mum sent him a nice package with homemade fudge, knitted gloves with a matching hat and scarf, and of course, his Weasley jumper. Though he got the mickey taken out on him for a few weeks, he still wore the jumper, and cherished it even more because it was sent to school for him.

Now it was no secret around Hogwarts that Bill had grown very fond of 4th year Alana Jordan. He had met her in his 4th year, when the young 2nd year Gryffindor needed to learn how to cast Incendio to get past the cursed ice. Since then, they had been on many adventures, each more dangerous than the last, but still thrilling and exciting. He had come to consider Alana as one of his best mates.

Which is why when Christmas came along, he had the perfect gift to give her.

“Is this one of your jumpers, Bill?” asked  a surprised Alana when she opened her gift in one of the cabins of the Hogwarts Express. They were on their way home  and Bill wanted to see her face when she opened his gift.

“Sure is,” said Bill proudly. “My first year  jumper to be exact. I figured that one would fit you nicely.”

Alana let out a girlish squeal as she slipped the jumper over her body. She could instantly feel the warmth of the jumper spread all over, not just what the jumper was covering. It wasn’t exactly snug, but it did drape comfortably over her, like a wearable blanket.

Alana pulled the collar over her nose an inhaled. The jumper smelled of what she imagined Bill’s home smelled like: cookies, spices, fresh linen, and a bit of burnt logs. Probably from Bill wearing it near the fireplace at school. One of Bill’s favorite spots to study was on the floor in front of the fireplace.

“Thank you, Bill!! I’m going to wear this jumper til the letter falls off.” said Alana enthusiastically, giving Bill a big hug around his waist, as he was significantly taller than her.

Just then, Charlie and Rowan walked in, arms weighed down with treats from the trolley and speaking merrily. They paused as they looked at the scene they had walked into. Charlie felt his ears tingle as they turned red with blush.

“Are we interrupting?” asked Rowan in a playfully suspicious voice.

Alana smiled as she unlatched from Bill’s waist. “Oh no, nothing at all. I was just thanking Bill for the lovely early Christmas gift he just gave me.

Alana turned so the big gold W was showing to her friends. Rowan smiled happily, while Charlie felt even more uneasy.

“I always knew you were the favorite,” joked Rowan as she sat down with her treats.

“Now now Rowan, I got you a gift too.” laughed Bill as he sat down and snatched a cauldron cake from Rowan’s arms. “You’ll just have to wait for Christmas to get it.”

Charlie continued to stand, looking awkwardly at Alana, trying to find words to say.

“It…..it suits you,” he said, putting the treats down and scratching the back of his neck, a move he often did when he was nervous. “It’s like you’re an honorary Weasley or something.”

Alana smiled. “An honorary Weasley? Really? Brilliant!! I think it would be lovely to be a member of your clan. All the stories you tell of your brothers and sister. They are truly fascinating.”

“Yeah,” said Charlie, sitting down. “Fascinating.”

The rest of the trip went without a hitch.  For Alana and Rowan that is, who were happily chatting over classes and gossiping about other students. Bill on the other hand, spent the next few hours avoiding monstrous gazes from his younger brother on the other side of the cabin. He couldn’t figure out why it seemed like all of a sudden Charlie wanted to take his head off.

When they arrived at King’s Cross, they all said their goodbyes, with Charlie awkwardly giving Alana a hug. That’s when it hit Bill. And he couldn’t wait to get home and address it.

After dinner and helping get the twins, Ron, and Ginny to bed, Bill went up to Charlie’s room that he had shared with Percy. Percy had wanted to go to their Great Aunt Muriel’s for the night, so Charlie had the room to himself.

“Alright Dragon Boy, out with it.” said Bill as he closed Charlie’s room door and sat on Percy’s empty bed. “Why were you giving me the avada kedavra stare on the way home?”

“Sod off,” mumbled Charlie as he unpacked his trunk.

“Sod off? Really?” said Bill, shocked that Charlie was speaking to him like that. “So you’re that cross with me? What did I do?”

“Forget it.”

“Come on, Charlie. Out with it. I don’t want you going to bed mad at me, especially when I don’t know what I did.”

Charlie sighed,  but said nothing. Bill continued to sit and wait to see if Charlie would open up.

“You know,” began Charlie, as he hung up his jacket, “it must be so wonderful to be the oldest. You get everything first. All the love, all the clothes, all the praise, and you always get first pick of whatever you want. ”

Bill looked at his brother in confusion. So this wasn’t about Alana. Now he was even more lost.

“You sound mental and I have no idea what you’re talking about.” he said.

“You always have to have everything first!” blurted out Charlie as he slammed his dragon book onto his desk. “Every single thing, you always have to have first call at it. Hell, why can’t I get a chance first? Why do you always have to claim everything before your sibling even gets a chance to speak?”

Bill thought about what Charlie said, and chuckled. So he was right.

“So this is about Lonnie, isn’t it?” asked Bill, trying not to crack a smile.

Charlie opened his mouth wide to protest. Then, he sighed, dropping his shoulders and plopping onto his bed.

“Okay, so maybe I fancy her a little..”

“Ta!! So that’s what all that staring was about on the train!!” said Bill, slapping his knee and laughing.

“Don’t you dare laugh.” warned Charlie.

“I’m sorry, Charlie,” said Bill, bring his loud laughter down to a grin. “It’s just I should have known. It was so obvious how you were since you met her.”

“It isn’t that obvious, is it?” said Charlie, rubbing the back of his neck while his ears were turning red.

“Oh, it is. The way you look at her sometimes is like how you look when you read Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”

“I guess it doesn’t matter to you how I feel, does it?” said Charlie viciously. “ Seems like you’ve already staked your claim on her from what I’ve seen.”

“Mate, do you mean me giving her my old jumper?” asked Bill.

“A right Sherlock, you are,” said Charlie, crossing his arms.

Bill couldn’t help but to burst out with laughter. This made Charlie even more irate.

“This is amusing to you??” said Charlie through gritted teeth.

“It certainly is,” laughed Bill as he held his sides.

Charlie felt his anger rising as he dropped his head. He wanted nothing more than to hex Bill’s mouth off his face. How dare his brother act so insensitive to his feelings. And right to his face too.

Bill wiped the tears from the laughter from his eyes and looked over at Charlie’s hurt and angry face. His laughter died down immediately.

“Merlin, do I have to spell it out?” said Bill. “I don’t fancy Alana, okay?”

Charlie’s head shot up with a quickness. “Are you having me on?” he asked.

“No, not at all.” replied Bill kindly. “Alana has always been like Ginny to me. Like my very own Hogwarts sister. And I’m pretty sure she probably feels the same way. I only gave her the jumper because she is that way to me. Plus, it was too small anyways, and I didnt want to waste a nice jumper. You know how Mum gets.”

Charlie felt a delightful shiver run down his spine.

“So, you don’t fancy her at all?” he asked quickly. He just had to be completely sure.

“Not a worry, mate. Though lovely, I dont fancy her like that in the slightest.  I never did.” reassured Bill.

Charlie sighed as he relaxed on his bed. “Right. Okay well, I feel a bit better then.” he said, laying down, the back of his head resting on his hand on his pillow.

“So,” said Bill slyly, “when are you going to tell her?”

Charlie’s eyes grew wide. “Tell her? Sometimes it feels like I can barely speak to her.”

“Come off it, I’ve heard you have many conversations with Alana.”

“Yeah, about dragons, creatures, and schoolwork. Never about….you know…..feelings.”

“That’s true.”

“Besides,” said Charlie in a morose tone, “I think that she fancies Andre. I’ve overheard her and Rowan talking about it in Care of Magical Creatures before.”

Bill nodded. He didn’t want to tell his little brother that he in fact knew for sure that Andre was who Alana did indeed fancy. However, he also knew that Alana was very fond of Charlie, and could tell that she didn’t view him in a sibling like manor as she viewed himself. He felt that maybe there could be a spark there, and that something could happen.

If only Charlie would try and assert himself.

“She’s 14, girls minds are flighty at 14,” said Bill with a nonchalant shrug. “Maybe if you showed that you did fancy her, she may come around to you. Girls are attracted to confidence. You’ll lose what you desire if you stay hanging in the background, mate.”

“You think so?” asked Charlie.

“I know so.” said Bill, sitting down to Charlie’s laying form. “Don’t sit around like a prat and expect her to come to you. Go to her. Ask her to a Hogsmeade day, just the pair of you. Hell, there has been rumors of a ball happening soon. If those rumors end up being true, ask her to the ball. You can do it, Charlie.”

Charlie sat up, a newfound feeling of hope started to grow inside of him. “You’re right. I should. Perhaps I’ll ask her to Hogsmeade when I see her on the train after New Years.”

Bill smiled proudly at his brother. “That’s the spirit, mate.”

“Thanks, old man,” said Charlie, giving Bill a handshake. “I can’t wait to get back to school now!!”

Bill grinned at Charlie, giving him a hard pat on the back that made Charlie cough. “And here I thought you would never be interested in anything other than dragons.” he chuckled.

“Yeah, well, sod off.”

I’ve always headcanoned Charlie as Aro-Ace, but this was adorable! Great writing!