Was It Bill or Charlie Who Had the Long Hair in the Potter Series?

Throughout the Harry Potter series, the elder Weasley brothers have been subjects of fascination for fans, with many discussions and debates surrounding their character developments. One such topic that has sparked intrigue is the question of which elder Weasley brother had the long hair. In Goblet of Fire, it was Bill who had the long hair, but in Deathly Hallows, it was Charlie who was forced to finally get a haircut. So, which brother had the long hair?

The Long Hair Debate: Bill vs. Charlie

Delving into the books, it's clear that J.K. Rowling made a mistake regarding the long hair issue. Bill Weasley is the elder brother and is vividly described as having long hair in many of the later books. Molly Weasley frequently mentions how she doesn't like his hair and wishes to cut it. For instance, in Goblet of Fire, Molly expresses her desire to cut Bill's ponytail and even mentions his dragon fang earring.

In Deathly Hallows

, Molly wants to cut Charlie's hair. This confusion adds to the intrigue, as Charlie's hair is never mentioned, leading many to speculate whether J.K. Rowling forgot to mention it or made a misprint.

JKR's Memory of the Plot Subplot

It's possible that J.K. Rowling remembered the plot subplot she had written about Molly's disapproval of the long hair, but forgot which son it was about. She sometimes makes small inconsistencies, such as these small weird situations that feel inconsistent. In this case, it appears she remembered the one about Molly wanting to cut the elder Weasley son's hair but forgot which son it was.

In Goblet of Fire, Bill Weasley's hair was more a style choice, as Molly weaves a story about how she wanted to cut off his ponytail and how he would take out his dragon fang earring. Meanwhile, in Deathly Hallows, Molly's desire to cut Charlie's hair is mentioned, but with less detail. It can be inferred that Charlie had been doing work for the Order of the Phoenix overseas and had let his hair get too messy.

Conclusion

While the debate remains, the evidence points to Bill Weasley as the elder brother with long hair. Charlie's hair is never mentioned, and the confusion might have arisen from the fact that J.K. Rowling sometimes misses details. Nonetheless, the vivid descriptions of Bill's long hair and Molly's constant urge to cut it in the later books make it clear that Bill, and not Charlie, is the more likely candidate for the long-haired Weasley brother in the Potter series.

In conclusion, while J.K. Rowling's occasional memory lapses can lead to these inconsistencies, the evidence in the books strongly suggests that Bill Weasley was the elder brother with the long hair, not Charlie.