Gabrielle Delacour is a quarter-Veela French witch. The daughter of Monsieur Delacour and Apolline Delacour, she has one older sister, Fleur, through whom Gabrielle is related to the Weasley family.
Biography
Family Life
Gabrielle was born around 1987 to Monsieur Delacour, a wizard, and Apolline Delacour, a half-Veela witch, in France. She and her older sister Fleur are one-quarter Veela through their maternal grandmother. Eventually Gabrielle became the sister-in-law of Bill Weasley, and the aunt of Victoire Weasley, Dominique Weasley and Louis Weasley.
The Triwizard Tournament
In 1994, Fleur was chosen as Beauxbatons Academy of Magic's champion in the Triwizard Tournament. Because she treasured Gabrielle, her younger sister was taken into the Hogwarts Lake under the influence of a magical spell during the Second Task. After Fleur failed to reach her due to grindylows, Harry Potter, another champion of the tournament, held off the Merpeople and brought her to the surface along with his own hostage, Ron Weasley. From that time on, both Fleur and Gabrielle treated Harry and Ron with a great deal of kindness.
Sister's Wedding
Gabrielle was chosen as a bridesmaid for her older sister when she attended Fleur's wedding to Bill Weasley at the Burrow in the summer of 1997 when she was eleven years old. When the Delacours first arrived, Gabrielle flashed a "glowing smile" at Harry and batted her eyelashes, possibly indicating that she had a crush on her former saviour. Ginny Weasley, Harry's former girlfriend as well as Fleur's other bridesmaid, cleared her throat loudly at this.
Around this time, Gabrielle also likely began attending Beauxbatons, as her older sister did.
Physical Appearance
Gabrielle is known as Fleur in miniature. Her appearance is closely resembled to her sister, Fleur Delacour. She has waist-length silvery blonde hair and a smile described as "dazzling".
Etymology
Gabrielle is the French feminine of the Hebrew name Gabriel, which was the name of a prominent angel in the Bible. Gabrielle was also the real name of pioneer fashion designer Coco Chanel.
Behind the scenes
- In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film), Gabrielle, at 8 years-old, is already attending Beauxbatons Academy of Magic.
- Gabrielle is portrayed by Angelica Mandy in the film version of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.