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"There was also a girl who looked no older than eight, whose clouds of silvery hair made Harry feel sure that she was Fleur Delacour's sister."
— Physical description of Gabrielle[src]

Gabrielle Delacour was a quarter-Veela French witch, the daughter of Monsieur Delacour and Apolline Delacour. She had one older sister, Fleur. Through Fleur, Gabrielle was related to the Weasley family. She was saved in the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament by Harry Potter, whom her sister became good friends with.[2] Through Fleur, she was the aunt of Victoire, Dominique and Louis Weasley.

Biography[]

Early life[]

Gabrielle was born between 31 July 1985 and 30 July 1986[1] to a wizard, Monsieur Delacour, and a half-Veela witch, Apolline Delacour, in France. Her grandmother was a full Veela, who married a wizard and whose hair was the core of her older sister Fleur's wand. She and her sister Fleur were one-quarter Veela through their mother's side of the family.

The Triwizard Tournament[]

"On the other side of the room, Fleur was jabbering away in French to her mother. Fleur's little sister, Gabrielle, was holding her mother's hand... She waved at Harry, who waved back, grinning."
— Gabrielle and her mother visit Fleur before the start of the third task[src]
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Gabrielle being freed in the Black Lake by Harry Potter

On 31 October 1994, Gabrielle's older sister, Fleur was chosen as Beauxbatons Academy of Magic's champion in the Triwizard Tournament, which was understandably considered to be a great honour.[7] Because eight-year-old Gabrielle was treasured by Fleur above anything else she was taken into the Black Lake under the influence of a magical spell during the Second Task.

Fleur failed to reach her due to a grindylow attack and the negative effects of being underwater. Harry Potter, the fourth champion of the tournament, had already found the hostages and held off a hoard of Merpeople. Harry then brought Gabrielle to the surface of the lake, along with his own hostage and best friend Ron Weasley.[2]

Fleur Delacour and Gabrielle Delacour talking to Ronald Weasley

Fleur and Gabrielle saying goodbye to Ron Weasley after the third task

From that time on, both Fleur and Gabrielle treated Harry and Ron with a great deal of kindness. Gabrielle waved at Harry on the day of the Third Task, when visiting her sister along with her parents.[8] She then returned to France with her family after the tournament ended.[9]

Fleur's wedding[]

"Gabrielle was Fleur in miniature; eleven years old, with waist-length hair of pure, silvery blonde, she gave Mrs Weasley a dazzling smile and hugged her, then threw Harry a glowing look, batting her eyelashes."
— Gabrielle flirting with Harry Potter[src]
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Gabrielle and her parents at her sister's wedding

Gabrielle was chosen as a bridesmaid for her older sister's wedding to Bill Weasley at the Burrow in the summer of 1997, when she was eleven years old.[5] When the Delacours first arrived Gabrielle shot a "glowing look" at Harry. She then batted her eyelashes, possibly indicating that she had a crush on her former saviour. Ginny Weasley, Fleur's other bridesmaid, cleared her throat loudly at this, as she was evidently still somewhat possessive of Harry.

Gabrielle then assisted Fleur with wedding preparations, speaking rapidly in French as she went. She participated in the ceremony wearing a golden dress and looking "even prettier than usual".[10]

Gabrielle became the sister-in-law of Bill Weasley and the aunt of Victoire Weasley, Dominique Weasley, and Louis Weasley due to the wedding.[11] She also became a relative by marriage of the famous Harry Potter, through his marriage to Ginny Weasley.

Later life[]

It isn't known what Gabrielle did after the war, but it is likely she attended Beauxbatons Academy of Magic like her sister.

Physical description[]

Gabrielle was described as being her older sister, Fleur, in miniature, and therefore breathtakingly beautiful: she had waist-length, silvery-blonde hair, and a smile described as "dazzling".[2]

Personality and traits[]

Much like her other family members, Gabrielle appeared to be a gracious, pleasant girl, as she was immensely grateful towards Harry Potter for having honourably saved her in the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament.[2] She may have even developed a crush on Harry afterwards, as at the wedding of her sister and brother-in-law, she was noted to have given Harry a "glowing look" and batted her eyelashes, but she might have just been very appreciative of him instead.[10]

Etymology[]

  • Gabrielle is the French feminine form of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "man of god".[12] In the bible, Gabriel is the name of a prominent angel.
  • "Delacour" is formed by the three French words "de", "la" and "cour" which directly translates to "of the court".

Behind the scenes[]

Gabrielle

Gabrielle in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

Appearances[]

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Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 She has to be 11 years old at least 2 days before Bill & Fleur's wedding on 1 August 1997: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 6 (The Ghoul in Pyjamas) - "“I dunno why the Delacours have got to come two days before the wedding.”" ... “And, of course, you ’ave met my leetle daughter, Gabrielle!” said Monsieur Delacour. Gabrielle was Fleur in miniature; eleven years old...
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 26 (The Second Task)
  3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 6 (The Ghoul in Pyjamas) - "Gabrielle was Fleur in miniature; eleven years old, with waist-length hair of pure, silvery blonde"
  4. At age 11, Gabrielle was said to look like a miniature version of her sister, meaning they most likely had the same eye colour.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 6 (The Ghoul in Pyjamas)
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
  7. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 16 (The Goblet of Fire)
  8. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 31 (The Third Task)
  9. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 37 (The Beginning)
  10. 10.0 10.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 8 (The Wedding)
  11. Times Online: The unwritten story of Harry's friends and their children
  12. 20000names.com: Gabrielle
  13. Angelica Mandy to reprise Gabrielle Delacour role for Deathly Hallows
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