7 Forgotten Reasons Why Ron Weasley Was the GOAT in Harry Potter

7. Ron Fought a Troll for a Girl He Hated

Ron Weasley might have grown into a bigger hater later, especially when it came to Slytherins, but when he was only 11 years old, he faced a giant troll just to save an annoying girl he didn’t even like. Later that year, he willingly sacrificed himself so that Harry and Hermione could move further into the quest, not knowing if he’d even live.

6. Ron Faced His Biggest Fear for a Friend

Spiders have always been Ron Weasley’s worst fear. Needless to say, Ron was absolutely terrified of the Acromantulas as they were virtually just huge man-eating spiders. Despite that, the then 12-year-old boy faced his greatest phobia to help Harry, and we’re not even mentioning other things that lived in the Forbidden Forest.

5. Ron Risked Everything for His Sister

When little Ginny was kidnapped, Ron wasn’t much older than her. But just like Harry, he risked his life by going into the monster’s lair to save her; and if that wasn’t enough, he openly threatened and bullied his teacher into helping them. Ron readily put his life and future on the line for a phantom chance to maybe save his sister.

4. Ron Faced a Murderer for His Friends

When Sirius Black first appeared in person, no one in the Golden Trio knew who he really was. Ron Weasley was in the most vulnerable position in the Shrieking Shack: his leg was badly hurt, he had just been kidnapped, and he was terrified… But he stood up to a convicted murderer to protect Harry and Hermione, nonetheless.

3. Ron Stood Up to Bullies for Others

While Draco Malfoy often mocked Ron for his family’s financial state, the boy could always fend for himself. But for Ronald Weasley, that was never enough: he always stood up against bullying no matter who it was aimed at, making it his personal quest to protect his friends and his friends’ friends regardless of the consequences.

2. Ron Brought Food for Hermione

People often point out that Ron was rude to Hermione right until they started dating, but the truth is that he always cared about her and showed it. Whenever the girl was too busy studying and forgot about eating, Ron always brought some food for Hermione and fed her, acting like the perfect son of his notoriously caring mother.

1. Ron Stayed at Hogwarts for Harry

Unlike Harry Potter, Ron Weasley had a loving family waiting for him at home. Despite that, he always stayed at Hogwarts over Christmas break to make sure Harry didn’t have to spend the holidays alone. Ultimately, there was no reason for Ron to give up a family holiday, but he wanted to be family for his best friend more.