Secondary Characters *Contains Spoilers (not huge) for eyemlynn*

[chuck.han]

No: HPFGUIDX 173945

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Katie" <butterflykisses427 at ...>
wrote:
> ...
> Another foreign witch does make an appearance back in HBP. You know
> from the end of GOF that Fleur is dating Bill Weasly. I'm not going to
> tell you everything but she does come to play a bigger role in HBP.
> ...

I wish that JKR had developed Bill's character further--it is easy to
see why Ginny reveres him with his combination of sharp mind, kind
heart, and fun-loving nature:

In GOF, Bill makes a significant impression on Harry as he steps out
of the Burrow fire, will duel tables with Charlie, and does not mince
words in chiding Ron for not understanding why the Death Eaters
scatter at the appearance of the Dark Mark.

In DH, JKR makes a point to note that he (and Fleur) accept Ron's
faults in abandoning Harry and Hermione, but the real nugget is his
dialog with Harry concerning the nature of Goblins.  He is not
judgmental (either towards Goblins OR Harry), and he departs with
as much knowledge as he feels will be helpful on Harry's quest. Bill does not press Harry for details, but he seems to have surmised
that the trio and Griphook are planning on breaking into Gringotts,
but leaves it at that.  So...cool...

Chuck