How many children do Arthur and Molly Weasley have in the Harry Potter books?

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Arthur and Molly Weasley have seven children in the Harry Potter books.

Their children are Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny. The family’s seven children make the Weasley household one of the largest recurring wizarding families in the series. Ron is the sixth child, while Ginny is the youngest and only daughter.

The Weasley children have different roles and personalities. Bill works for Gringotts, Charlie studies dragons in Romania, Percy pursues a Ministry career, Fred and George become business owners, Ron becomes one of Harry’s closest friends, and Ginny develops into a skilled Quidditch player and witch.

Readers sometimes count only the Weasley siblings who attend Hogwarts during Harry’s school years, which can lead to a lower number. The complete family includes the older brothers Bill and Charlie, who have already left school when Harry arrives.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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