Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

by J. K. Rowling

Fred Weasley Character Analysis

One of Ron and Ginny’s older brothers. Fred is the twin of George Weasley, and they are two years older than Harry and Ron. They have a reputation for being tricksters in school and they help Ron rescue Harry from the Dursleys in the flying car. Fred and George are also both Beaters on the Quidditch team with Harry.

Fred Weasley Quotes in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets quotes below are all either spoken by Fred Weasley or refer to Fred Weasley. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Information, Rumors, and Fear Theme Icon
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Chapter 3 Quotes

“It’s a bit small,” said Ron quickly. “Not like that room you had with the Muggles. And I’m right underneath the ghoul in the attic; he’s always banging on the pipes and groaning. . . . ”

But Harry, grinning widely, said, “This is the best house I’ve ever been in.”

Related Characters: Ron Weasley (speaker), Harry Potter (speaker), Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Draco Malfoy
Page Number and Citation: 41
Explanation and Analysis:
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Fred Weasley Character Timeline in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The timeline below shows where the character Fred Weasley appears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 3: The Burrow
Friendship, Loyalty, and Bravery Theme Icon
Ron and his brothers Fred and George are in a flying turquoise car, and they have come to rescue Harry.... (full context)
Information, Rumors, and Fear Theme Icon
...to Harry. Harry tells him all about Dobby’s warning, the letters, and the pudding fiasco. Fred and George wonder whether Dobby was lying, as house-elves usually can’t use magic without their... (full context)
Rules, Rebellion, and Doing the Right Thing Theme Icon
Fred, George, Ron, and Harry arrive home at the Burrow, which amazes Harry. It is a... (full context)
Friendship, Loyalty, and Bravery Theme Icon
Fred, George, and Ron start to head up to bed, but Mrs. Weasley instead instructs her... (full context)
Prejudice vs. Respect Theme Icon
Fred, George, Ron, and Harry continue this process until they hear Mr. Weasley return to the... (full context)
Chapter 4: At Flourish and Blotts
Friendship, Loyalty, and Bravery Theme Icon
...following week, which they agree to do. Harry spends the rest of the afternoon with Fred, George, and Ron practicing Quidditch in a small field surrounded by trees so that people... (full context)
Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow
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...and Percy hurry ahead into the barrier at platform nine and three quarters, followed by Fred and George, and then by Mrs. Weasley and Ginny. But when Harry and Ron try... (full context)
Chapter 10: The Rogue Bludger
Friendship, Loyalty, and Bravery Theme Icon
Fate, Choice, and Identity Theme Icon
Gryffindor calls a time out, and Fred and George tell Wood that someone has bewitched the Bludger. One of the Chasers argues... (full context)