Fred Weasley

Fred Weasley (born April 1, 1978-May, 1998) is one of Ron's older twin brothers. Best known for being a prankster and an apparent slacker, he and his brother became very successful after opening their joke shop, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. They attended school from 1989-1996. During their seventh year, they "dropped out", having more than what they needed to start their joke shop.

During his first year at Hogwarts he and George nicked the Marauder's Map from Argus Filch's office. They learned to use the map, and later considered it the secret of their success. In 1993, during their fifth year they gave Harry Potter the map, saying that they no longer needed it and that they already knew the map by heart. Both brothers were Beaters for the Gryffindor Quidditch team while in school.

Although they appeared to be slackers, they knew their magic. The twins left behind a large bit of trouble for Dolores Umbridge, who was the main reason they decided to leave school early. A small part of a swamp that appeared in the castle due to their meddling against Umbridge was preserved by Professor Flitwick because he saw it as an example of "Extraordinary Magic".



They have used their abilities to create objects imbued with the Shield Charm, selling them at their joke shop, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. Fred and George could usually be found in their flat above their shop in Diagon Alley.

Fred was killed in the Second Battle of Hogwarts, ending the twins' double ambition and charm forever. After the Battle of Hogwarts, George kept up Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, with help from his brother Ron.