Summary
- Ron Weasley proved himself as a strong wizard, using spells like Wingardium Leviosa and Stupefy in crucial moments.
- Ron successfully cast the highly powerful Imperius Curse when necessary, showing his bravery and skill in dark magic.
- While Ron may not be seen as the strongest wizard, his achievements in helping defeat Voldemort should not be overlooked.
Both inside the Harry Potter universe and from the perspective of fans, Ron Weasley isn't normally thought of as a particularly strong wizard. However, as one of his best friends was the brightest witch of their generation and the other was The Boy Who Lived, it's easy to see why his achievements are often overlooked.
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Harry Potter has proved himself as a talented wizard thanks to his use of powerful spells in and out of Hogwarts that have rivaled even Voldemort.
In reality, Ron was a strong wizard, and he played an integral part in bringing down the Dark Lord. Over the course of the books and films, Ron used many powerful spells, and he must have used even more off-screen. For example, Harry taught everyone in Dumbledore's Army the Shield Charm - Protego, but Ron isn't seen casting it, even though he will have undoubtedly used it many times.
1 Wingardium Leviosa - The Levitation Charm
As A First Year, Ron Knocked Out A Fully Grown Troll With Its Own Club
- First use: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
While Wingardium Leviosa is far from the most complicated spell, it's certainly a useful spell for everyday life. However, Ron Weasley's first real use of the Levitation Charm was both impressive and a great example of how simple spells can be used in powerful ways.
When Hermione was trapped in a bathroom with a Troll, Harry and Ron came to her rescue, but as first-year students, they had little chance of saving her. Eventually, Ron had the smart idea to use Wingardium Leviosa on the Troll's club, before dropping it on its head, knocking it out completely.
2 Stupefy - The Stunning Spell
Ron Used Stupefy On Death Eaters In The Department Of Mysteries
- First use: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The Stunning Spell, Stupefy, is a quintessential combat spell, used primarily when the caster does not wish to inflict permanent pain or damage on their target. It is a spell often used by Harry and others who fight against the Dark Arts, including Ron.
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While in the films, Ron is only seen using it during the battle against Death Eaters at the Ministry of Magic, he uses it much more liberally in the books on countless occasions. While Stupefy is not among the most dangerous spells in Harry Potter, it is nonetheless powerful and is capable of completely knocking someone unconscious. When multiple instances of the spell are fired at once, the target could end up in the hospital, something that happened to Professor McGonagall.
3 Expecto Patronum - The Patronus Charm
Harry Taught Ron How To Summon A Patronus During DA Sessions
- First use: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
During the Dumbledore's Army sessions of Ron's fifth year, Harry attempted to teach his fellow students the highly complicated Patronus Charm. This spell has the iconic Expecto Patronus incantation and produces a guardian-like spirit, which is capable of repelling dementors.
Impressively, Ron was able to produce a fully corporeal Patronus, even if he did have a little difficulty controlling it at first. Although Ron isn't seen using Expecto Patronus in action, his bravery and calmness in the heat of battle would undoubtedly have allowed him to use it again, had the need arisen. In fact, bravery is one of the reasons why Ron's Patronus takes on the form of a Jack Russel Terrier, a breed of dog known for its loyalty too.
4 Avada Kedavra - The Killing Curse
In The Last Film, Ron Tried To Kill Nagini
- First use: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Although it is not confirmed to have been the Killing Curse, it is highly likely that Ron attempted to kill Voldemort's snake, and last Horcrux, Nagini, with Avada Kedavra. This is because, in the movies, Ron can be seen firing out a green spell at the snake, and it looks just like the Killing Curse.
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It would make sense for this to be the case, as Harry had told Ron, Hermione, and Neville that Nagini must be killed before Voldemort himself could be taken down. Furthermore, the snake was attacking Ron and Hermione, giving him even more reason to see it dead. While his spell had no effect, this is likely due to the defensive magic protecting Nagini, rather than a failure on Ron's part.
5 Imperio - The Imperius Curse
Ron Uses Imperio On Bogrod After The Thief's Downfall Breaks Harry's Curse
- First use: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Imperio is one of the three Unforgivable Curses and probably the most powerful spell that Ron ever successfully cast. After Harry initially cast the Imperius Curse on one of the goblin employees at Gringotts and all looked like it would go smoothly, the party passed through the Thief's Downfall. This enchanted waterfall not only uncovered Ron and Hermione's disguises, but it also put a stop to Harry's control over Bogrod.
Seeing that things would head south if the alarmed Bogrod was not brought back under the influence, Ron used Imperio on him without hesitation. Despite this being an incredibly dark feat of magic, it was unfortunately a necessary evil, as it allowed them to enter the Lestranges' vault and claim another Horcrux, eventually leading to Voldemort's downfall.
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