If you are a fan of the Harry Potter series, you probably know a lot about Ron Weasley, the loyal and brave best friend of Harry Potter. But do you know who Gareth Weasley is? He is a new character introduced in the upcoming video game Hogwarts Legacy, set in the 19th century. He is a Gryffindor student who loves to experiment with potions and magical drinks, much to the dismay of his aunt, Professor Matilda Weasley, the Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts
But how is Gareth related to Ron? Are they cousins, distant relatives, or not related at all? In this article, we will explore the possible connections between these two red-haired wizards and their families.
The Weasley Family Tree
To answer this question, we need to look at the Weasley family tree, which is quite extensive and complicated. The Weasleys are one of the so-called Sacred Twenty-Eight, a list of pure-blood wizarding families that was published in 1930. However, unlike some other pure-blood families, such as the Malfoys and the Blacks, the Weasleys are not obsessed with blood purity and have no qualms about marrying Muggles or Muggle-borns
The earliest known ancestor of the Weasleys is Belvina Black (née Burke), who married Herbert Burke, the co-founder of Borgin and Burkes. They had three children: Caractacus Burke, who inherited the shop; Harfang Longbottom, who married Callidora Black; and Belvina’s daughter, who married a Mr. Black. This daughter had three sons: Arcturus Black II, Lycoris Black, and Regulus Black I. Arcturus Black II married Lysandra Yaxley and had three children: Cedrella Black, Charis Black, and Callidora Black. Cedrella Black was disowned by her family for marrying Septimus Weasley, a blood traitor. They had three sons: Arthur Weasley, Bilius Weasley, and an unnamed son
Arthur Weasley married Molly Prewett and had seven children: Bill Weasley, Charlie Weasley, Percy Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Ron Weasley, and Ginny Weasley. Ron married Hermione Granger and had two children: Rose Granger-Weasley and Hugo Granger-Weasley. Ginny married Harry Potter and had three children: James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter, and Lily Luna Potter
The Possible Link Between Gareth and Ron
Now that we have established the main branch of the Weasley family tree, we can try to find out where Gareth fits in. There are a few clues that suggest that he is indeed related to Ron.
First of all, Gareth shares some physical traits with Ron and his siblings. He has red hair, blue eyes, and freckles. He also has a similar personality to Ron: he is humorous, adventurous, loyal, and sometimes insecure. He also has a knack for chess and Quidditch
Secondly, Gareth’s aunt is Matilda Weasley, who is a professor at Hogwarts. She is also the Deputy Headmistress under Headmaster Phineas Nigellus Black. Matilda is described as strict but fair, and she keeps a close eye on Gareth’s activities. She is also an expert on ancient runes and magical history
Matilda’s surname suggests that she is either a sister or a cousin of Septimus Weasley, Arthur’s father. If she is a sister, then Gareth would be a first cousin once removed of Arthur, and a second cousin of Ron. If she is a cousin, then Gareth would be a second cousin once removed of Arthur, and a third cousin of Ron.
Thirdly, Gareth has some connections to other characters from the Harry Potter series. He is friends with Natsai Onai (a descendant of Isolt Sayre), Aesop Sharp (a descendant of Salazar Slytherin), Ewan MacMillan (a descendant of Ernie Macmillan), Elsie Tuttle (a descendant of Hannah Abbott), Duncan Ashe (a descendant of Albus Dumbledore), and Jacob’s sibling (the protagonist of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery). He also encounters some familiar faces at Hogwarts, such as Nearly Headless Nick (the Gryffindor ghost), Peeves (the poltergeist), Ogg (the gamekeeper), Madam Pomfrey (the matron), Madam Pince (the librarian), Professor Binns (the History of Magic teacher), Professor Kettleburn (the Care of Magical Creatures teacher), Professor Merrythought (the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher), and Professor Dippet (the future headmaster)
Conclusion
Based on the available information, we can conclude that Gareth Weasley is most likely related to Ron Weasley, either as a second or a third cousin. They share a common ancestor in Cedrella Black, who married Septimus Weasley and was disowned by the Black family. They also have similar physical and personality traits, and they both attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. However, until the game is released, we cannot be sure about the exact nature of their relationship. Perhaps there are more secrets and surprises waiting for us in the 19th century wizarding world.
