Character of the Day (6)

Character: Arthur Weasley

Series: Harry Potter

Age: 42 (Debut)

Role: Supporting

Movie actor: Mark Williams

           So, Harry Potter and the deathly hallows Part 1 was playing on TV , and it inspired me to choose a Harry Potter character for the day. I've been thinking a while a go about my favorite Harry Potter characters, apart from the 3 main characters. I could list three as my favorite and Arthur Weasley was one of them.

           Arthur Weasley is a pure-blood wizard. He works for the ministry of magic. He's married to Molly Weasley he's the father of William, Charlie, Percy, George, Fred, Ron and Jenny Weasley, and later on Harry Potter's father in law. So what's special about Arthur Weasley to make him one of my favorite characters?

           In one word, he's adorable! He's a pure blood wizard, but he doesn't regard muggles as some lower class. Actually, he admires how they get along without magic. He works in the misuse of muggle artifacts office in the ministry. That makes him encounter many muggles' artifacts that never fail to cause his bewilderment. His complete ignorance of their use, and his childish excitement at discovering their secrets, is quite amusing. When, we first meet him in the Chamber of Secrets, it's at the Weasley's place. Fred, George and Ron had just sneaked Harry away from The Dursley's in the flying car, which is a muggles' car modified by Arthur Weasley as to fly and fit everyone in. Molly told him the news, expecting him to scold them, but he , instead, ask excitedly how it went with them! Also, when they pick Harry from the Dursley's place, for the Quidditch world cup, he was excited about discussing electricity with them. He, also, states once that his dearest wish is to know how muggles' airplanes stay up! XD

              I ,also, like Arthur Weasley for how he acted like a father figure for Harry. Actually I loved the entire family for that very same reason, but let's talk about Arthur here. I recall very much two occasions: how Arthur was worried about Harry when Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban, in Prisoner of Azkaban. He had harry promise him he wouldn't go looking for him, before he leaves to Hogwarts, though they didn't have the time to explain why. Also, He accompanies Harry to the ministry of magic, in the Order of the Phoenix, for his hearing, as he was charged for using underage magic. He had him stay at his office until it was time for the hearing, he escorts him to the court and waits for him until he's cleared of charges. Arthur also trusted Harry. He told him about Sirius Black's escape in Prisoner of Azkaban, and he was also for telling Harry more about Voldmort in the order of the Phoenix. He opposed Molly in both times, something he rarely did. He also trusted Harry's report on Draco's Malfoy suspicious visit to Borgin and Burkes, based on which the ministry searched the Malfoy manor. One, also, can't recall Arthur Weasley without recalling his continuous feud with Lucius Malfoy. 

            Arthur Weasley was also a member of the order of the phoenix He'd meet with the others at Grimauld place and he participated in the final battle of Hogwarts.Arthur Weasley had almost been killed, in the Order of the Phoenix, by Voldmort's Nagini. However, he's saved as Harry sees him being attacked, in his sleep, and informs the order and he's saved. JK Rowling said about, that that she was intending to kill Arthur then but she didn't have the heart to do it and I salute her for that! That came on the expense of Sirius Black's life as she had to kill someone, apparently, but I'm fine with that. Sirius's death was tragic and all, but Arthur is a father of seven… and he's a much better person than Sirius, it would have been worse! So I thank JK Rowling for that decision!

          Arthur Weasley was played in the movies by Mark Williams who played the role splendidly. He didn't make the character any less likable, though his looks didn't exactly coincide with the book description. It's not like I cared as a matter of fact, he was fine just like that. To conclude this entire thing, Arthur Weasley is the perfect father figure in any fiction I've read!