Ron Weasley is a fictional character from the Harry Potter series. He is the best friend of Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, and is a schoolmate of theirs at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Ron is the youngest of the Weasley family and is often seen as the comic relief in the series. He is an important part of the trio's adventures and is a loyal friend to both Harry and Hermione.