Assignment 1

The Weasley Family

Below you will find several homework options to choose from, and you can choose from any of the following. The first 30 points earned will count as homework and anything over that, up to a total of 60 points earned, will count as extra credit (but I can't give you credit for more than 60 points total).

Please send your homework to holfamstudies@gmail.com. Your homework and extra credit should be sent in the same email.

The subject line should be "Family Studies –Assignment 1"

Don't forget to put your HOL name and House at the top of your email.

This assignment is due no later than January 15th /June 15th, 11:59 pm HOL time.


True or False (worth 2 points each for a total of 10 points):

If false, please write the correct answer in a complete sentence.


1. There are several known non-magical people in the Weasley family.

2. Arthur Weasley met Molly Lestrange married soon after graduating Hogwarts.

3. Arthur, Bill, and Percy, have all worked for the Ministry of Magic.

4. The Weasley's personalities are very similar and seldom contradict each other.

5. Ron and Hermione had two children: Hector and Rosalie.


Multiple Choice (worth 2 points each for a total of 10 points):


  1. Ginny Weasley played professional Quidditch for this team:

a. Ballycastle Bats

b. Holyhead Harpies

c. Puddlemere United

d. Wigtown Wanderers


  1. Bill and Fleur Weasley's children were named Victoire, Louis, and

a. Billie

b. Molly

c. Dominique

d. Gabrielle


  1. Before she married Arthur Weasley, Molly's last name was

a. Peverell

b. Travers

c. Prewett

d. Yaxley


  1. Three Weasleys who have worked for the Ministry of Magic are Arthur, Percy, and:

a. Ron

b. Ginny

c. Bill

d. George


  1. If Charlie Weasley had not chosen to work with dragons, he could have had a career as a:

a. Ministry worker

b. Professional Quidditch player

c. Professor

d. Healer


Fill in the Blank (worth 2 points each for a total of 10 points):


1. Fred and George constantly _____ around and _______the rules to have fun.

2. Ginny and Harry had three children: Albus_________, James Sirius, and _______ Luna.

3. Charlie was said to be a great ________ player and could have played for _______ if he did not leave Hogwarts to work with dragons.

4. Arthur and Molly are particularly __________ of their family, and especially of ___________.

5. .Both the Burrow and ___________Cottage were used as safe _________ for the Order of the Phoenix during the Second Wizarding War.


Opinion (worth 10 Points each, minimum 50 words each for full credit, OR choose one (1) for 150 words minimum for 30 points):

  1. Why do you think people like Lucius Malfoy consider the Weasley family "Blood Traitors"?

  2. Which Weasley is your particular favorite? Why?

  3. What do you believe was Percy Weasley's reasoning for continuing to work for the ministry, even after his father was bitten by Voldemort's snake, Nagini?


Research Option: (worth 15 points):

Research another Weasley family member not mentioned in the class, and write a short mini-biography on them. Minimum 100 words for full points.


Creative Option (worth 15 points):

After the attack from the Death Eaters, the Burrow was destroyed. It needs to be re-built, but they want it to be slightly different than it was before. Re-design it for them and send it in to me. This can be hand drawn, photoshopped, or done any other way that you can think of.


Puzzle Option (worth 15 points):

Find the words in this word search and upload it to an image hosting site. You can print it out and take a picture or just do it online and send me the link.


Image shows Weasley's Word Search