Do we like them?

Do we like Ron Weasley?

A character from Harry Potter (1997–2007)

Our score: 8 out of 10. Yes, we'd back him. He's loyal, funny and brave when it counts, and his insecurity and temper are the kind of flaws we can forgive.

Ron is the sixth of seven Weasley children, raised in a cheerful, chaotic, hand-me-down household at the Burrow. He meets Harry on the train to Hogwarts and becomes his first real friend. Alongside Hermione Granger, they spend the series untangling dark mysteries at school and beyond.

Ron has plenty of heart but not much confidence. He lives in the shadow of his brilliant older brothers and his famous best friend, and that makes him touchy, jealous and quick to say the wrong thing. He's also a very good strategist, he has a huge sense of humour, and he's willing to take a real risk for his friends. The official Harry Potter site sums him up as someone whose loyalty, bravery and selflessness make him a vital part of the trio.

His score is high because the good outweighs the flaws. His worst moments come from hurt pride and fear, and he works hard to make up for them. At the book series' darkest point he walks out on Harry and Hermione, then comes back and proves he's more than the sidekick he fears he is.