19 Best Ron Weasley moments from the Harry Potter movies

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - World Premiere - Inside Arrivals - Source: Getty
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - World Premiere - Inside Arrivals - Source: Getty

Ron Weasley is one of the most significant characters in the Harry Potter movie series. Ron is known for his loyalty and inseparable bond with Harry. His humorous and chaotic personality has been a treat for the Potterheads. He is a brave wizard and a talented Quidditch player. Ron is Harry's support system, which plays a crucial role in his life. In this list, we are going to talk about the 19 Best Ron Weasley moments from the Harry Potter movies.

1) Standing Up To Draco

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

During the heated argument between Slytherins and Gryffindor in the Chamber of Secrets movie, where Draco calls Hermione a Mudblood, which is a derogatory term, Ron stands up for her. However, with a broken wand, when Ron casts a spell on Draco, his incantation backfires and rebounds on himself.

2) Ron saves Harry and gets the sword of Gryffindor

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Ronald Weasley saves Harry Potter | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

When Harry is weakened by the effects of the cursed locket, Ron immediately dives into the freezing water where Harry is drowning. He manages to reach Harry and pulls him back to safety. Ron also shows unwavering bravery and retrieves the sword of Gryffindor from the icy depths.

3) Ron saves Sirius

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

Ron accompanies Harry to the Department Of Mysteries to save Sirius despite knowing the dangers and potential consequences. Ron shows immense courage and is deeply driven by loyalty towards Harry. He may have his insecurities and self-doubt, but Ron displays bravery and selflessness.

4) Ron’s empathy towards the house elves

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

During the battle of Hogwarts, Ron shows immense growth when he realizes that the house elves of Hogwarts are in grave danger. He understood that they should be forced to take part in a war that they did not choose to. His empathy towards the elves, even during a time of chaos and impending battle, shows Ron’s awareness.

5) The Chess Game

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

When Ron, Harry, and Hermione encounter a massive chessboard filled with life-sized pieces, Ron shows immense bravery by sacrificing himself. He sacrifices himself to ensure Harry reaches the end of the board so he can continue his mission. This act of self-sacrifice was a true highlight of Ron’s character.

6) Mrs. Weasley's Howler

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

The scene when Ron receives a Howler from his mother, Mollie Weasley, as he faces his mother’s wrath is hilarious. It draws attention as Ron is subjected to humiliation and sheer awkwardness. The scene has a classic comedic effect and is a memorable scene from the movie, according to the fans.

7) The Forbidden Forest

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

When Harry and Ron venture into the Forbidden Forrest, they encounter an enormous spider. As his panic sets when he sees that they are surrounded by more and more spiders, his trusty flying car arrives, and they nearly escape the scene. Ron drives the car and takes Harry away from the spiders.

8) The Quidditch Game

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

When Ron is worried about his Quidditch match in the movie Half-Blood Prince, Harry pretends to spike Ron’s drink with a few drops of Liquid Luck. Ron, with the impression of having consumed liquid luck, has an unprecedented boost of confidence and plays exceptionally well, proving his talent as a Quidditch player.

9) Ron impersonates Reginald Cattermole

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Ronald Weasley as Reginald Cattermole | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

When Ron uses the polyjuice potion to impersonate Reginald Chattermole so that they can infiltrate the Ministry Of Magic is hilarious. Ron’s laid-back and chaotic personality trying to embody this bureaucratic persona, along with the three of them infiltrating this highly secure government building, has amused the viewers.

10) Saving Harry from the Dursley house

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

In Chamber Of Secrets, when the Dursleys have put Harry into isolation so that he cannot return to Hogwarts, Ron, with the help of his brothers, flies their car to save him. This is one of the best moments in the movie. Ron is driven by his loyalty and genuine concern for Harry.

11) Dancing lessons from Professor McGonaggal

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

Professor McGonagall, determined to teach the students proper ballroom etiquette, calls Ron to demonstrate the steps. Professor, who is usually stern and has a strong demeanor, dancing with Ron, who is visibly awkward and struggling, is a memorable scene in the movie, according to the viewers.

12) Confrontation with Professor McGonagall

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Ronald Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

After the intense and dangerous scene where Katie Bell is cursed by Malfoy, which causes her to collapse into a coma-like state, Harry, Ron, and Hermione find her and are confronted by Professor McGonagall. When Professor McGonagall asks them why it is always the three of them whenever something happens, Ron quickly chimes in by saying that he has been thinking about the same question for six years. Ron’s hilarious comedic timing has been one of the best moments of Ron.

13) “But I'm Your Brother”

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

Ron is known for his comedic timing and has been a character who always makes the viewers laugh with his dialogue. When he visits his brothers - Fred and George’s newly opened shop at Diagon Alley, he asks for a family discount, pointing out that he is their brother. His brothers quickly double the price. Their familial bond and Ron’s reaction to this is amusing.

14) Ron’s robes for the Yule Ball

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

Ron’s mortification when he receives secondhand and outdated dress robes from his mother for the Yule Ball is one of the best scenes showing Ronald Weasley’s comedic timings. Ron is deeply embarrassed about the robe and compares his robes with Harry’s new ones.

15) Ron under love spell

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

Ron under the Love Smell, cast by Romilda Vane, is one of the most memorable scenes of Ron in the movie Half-Blood Prince. His initial affection and attentiveness towards Romilda and displaying an unnatural obsession with concerns Harry. He is dazed and distracted and is eventually taken to Slughorn to seek help from him.

16) Ron Destroys Salazar Slytherin’s necklace

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

Ron plays a crucial role in destroying the Horcruxes. Ron is initially suffering from his insecurities and argues with Harry and Hermione under the influence of the necklace. However, he understands his mistake and suggests to Harry that he wants to destroy the necklace himself. His act of bravery in his scene is remarkable.

17) Wingardium Leviosa

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Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

When Ron attempts to try the spell taught by the professor, he mispronounces it and fails to succeed. However, when Hermione corrects Ron with the spell, he becomes reluctant. This scene captures Ron’s awkwardness and is both funny and insightful, according to the viewers.

18) Ron discovers the truth about Scabbers

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

The scene where Ron discovers the truth about his beloved pet rat, Scabbers, showcases his vulnerability and ability to forgive even when betrayed. Ron is utterly devastated when his loyal friend turns out to be a dangerous criminal, Peter Pettigrew, who is acting under the influence of Voldemort.

19) Ron tries to impress Harry

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Ronald Weasley | Image Via: Warner Bros. Pictures

When Ron meets Harry For the first time on their way to Hogwarts, he attempts a spell to impress Harry. Eager to show off his skills and magical abilities, he casts the spell on his rat. However, the spell does not work. This scene is one of the best and most memorable scenes of Ron as it was the beginning of their friendship.

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