Bill Weasley

William Arthur Weasley serves as the eldest son of the large Weasley clan, setting a distinguished precedent for his six younger siblings. Born on 29 November 1970, he demonstrated exceptional academic prowess during his time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he earned the positions of Prefect and Head Boy whilst sorted into Gryffindor House. His career path led him to become a Curse-Breaker for Gringotts Wizarding Bank, a dangerous profession requiring extensive knowledge of dark magic and ancient protective enchantments.

The eldest Weasley child’s adventurous spirit took him far from the Burrow, working in exotic locations like Egypt where he encountered deadly curses protecting ancient tombs. His expertise in breaking magical protections made him invaluable to the wizarding bank’s operations. During the Second Wizarding War, he joined the Order of the Phoenix, fighting alongside his family against Voldemort’s regime.

A pivotal moment came during the Battle of Hogwarts when the savage werewolf Fenrir Greyback attacked him whilst not fully transformed. Though he survived, the encounter left permanent facial scarring and altered his appearance dramatically. This traumatic experience occurred shortly before his wedding to Fleur Delacour, the part-Veela witch he met during the Triwizard Tournament.

His marriage to Fleur produced three children: Victoire, Dominique, and Louis, blending the Weasley and Delacour family lines. Despite his disfigurement, he maintained his warm personality and close family bonds. His greatest fear—losing his family—never materialised, and he remained a protective older brother and devoted husband throughout the challenges that faced the wizarding world.