Beauxbatons Academy of Magic was a French wizarding school.
But apart from training talented students…
They also had some of the most breathtakingly beautiful wizards and witches too.
And 1 of them was Gabrielle Delacour.
A young witch who’s got a bigger role in the story deeper romantic connection to the story than most realize…
Continue reading to discover:
- 27 odd facts you didn’t know about Gabrielle Delacour.
- Why fans think she deserved a lot more spotlight in the books and movies.
- How she ended up at the bottom of Hogwarts Lake during the Triwizard Tournament.
- And so much more…
About Gabrielle Delacour
| Born | Between July 1985 and July 1986 |
| Purity | Part-human |
| House | Beauxbatons Academy of Magic |
| Character Traits | Gracious, Beautiful, Compassionate |
| Patronus | Unknown |
| Wand | Unknown |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo (Likely, but not proven) |
Gabrielle Delacour background
Gabrielle’s the youngest daughter of Monsieur Delacour and Apolline Delacour.
And she was born sometime between July 1985 and July 1986.
But was she your average witch?
No, Gabrielle’s beauty was like no other.
And just like her older sister, Fleur Delacour.
Gabrielle Delacour’s a quarter Veela.
They were beautiful, magical beings in the wizarding world.
And they took the form of women with fair skin and golden hair.
“But what makes that so important then?”
Well, apart from explaining her good looks…
Veelas have the natural ability to attract people.
And that’s why boys can’t keep their eyes off of them.
It’s magic that’s completely unique to Veelas.
So when Beauxbatons Academy of Magic entered Hogwarts…
It’s a scene that had everyone staring in awe:
Plus, if you look closely at Hermione’s reaction…
You can tell that she’s both upset and jealous.
The Delacour sisters stole the show.
And their entrance was amazing.
Gabrielle Delacour occupation
When we first met Gabrielle, she was still a student.
In fact, she’s actually 8-years-old.
So it’s unfair to expect any kind of job from someone that young.
But that doesn’t mean she had 0 responsibilities.
In fact, Gabrielle played a huge role during the Triwizard Tournament.
You see, her sister, Fleur, was chosen as the champion.
And for the 2nd task of the international magical contest…
They had to save someone important.
And can you guess who ended up at the bottom of Hogwarts Lake?
Well, it’s none other than Gabrielle Delacour.
Which goes to show how much Fleur loved her sister.
“That sounds sweet. How did Fleur save Gabrielle?”
I hate to break it to you…
But she didn’t.
Fleur got caught up in a bunch of water demons and couldn’t finish the task.
“Wait, so how’d Gabrielle manage to save herself?”
Luckily, Harry Potter was there to help her.
And apart from freeing Ron Weasley…
He also brought Gabrielle Delacour back to the surface.
Gabrielle Delacour character
Apart from being very beautiful…
Gabrielle’s also very athletic.
For example, she’s great at acrobatics.
And her entrance into Hogwarts was admired by a lot of people.
Because she did every move gracefully.
Plus, research shows exercise has a lot of benefits.
Not just for your physical health…
But also for mental well-being.
So even if we don’t hear much from Gabrielle Delacour during her later life.
It’s safe to say she kept her acrobatics as she grew up.
And those skills will help her lead a long and happy future.
More facts about Gabrielle Delacour
#1: She’s got a big crush on Harry Potter
I know it sounds crazy…
But love can work in funny ways.
In fact, a study shows it’s not just beauty that’s attractive.
People are also drawn toward warmth and kindness.
“Wait, what does this have to do with Gabrielle’s crush on Harry Potter, then?”
Well, can you remember when Harry saved Gabrielle from the lake?
That’s when it happened.
She fell head over heels for the wizard who saved her.
So from that moment forward…
Gabrielle began stealing glances at Harry Potter.
And she waved at him every chance she got.
Not to mention, treated Harry a lot kinder than before.
Fleur Delacour’s wedding night
On top of their 1st meeting at Hogwarts.
Gabrielle would meet Harry again on her sister’s wedding night.
And can you guess what she did?
Gabrielle batted her eyelashes at Harry Potter.
A clear sign that she’s still got a huge crush on him.
But the funniest part?
Ginny Weasley was actually pretty jealous.
So Ginny cleared her throat loudly to let Gabrielle know she didn’t like what she was doing.
#2: A lot of fanfictions about her love life
If you thought things ended with a simple crush.
Fans have another ace up their sleeve.
You see, there are a lot of fanfictions about Gabrielle ending up with Harry.
And they explored how differently things would turn out if the 2 actually became a couple.
“Hey, isn’t Gabrielle a lot younger than Harry Potter?”
That’s true, but so was Ginny Weasley.
And if Harry waited until Gabrielle graduated from Beauxbatons.
The age gap’s not far apart.
Of course, none of it’s true.
All of these stories were made by fans.
And you can’t expect every alternate story to be your cup of tea.
But if you want tear-jerking alternate timelines.
Or just simply want more Harry Potter in your life.
You can try fanfictions too.
#3: Extremely gifted with magic
Most fans know Harry Potter’s so powerful.
But did everyone else in the story pale in comparison?
No, of course not.
All wizards and witches had their strengths.
And it’s not just Harry who’s talented.
You see, Gabrielle’s no slouch when it comes to magic.
In fact, when she was just 8 years old…
She could already perform the same spells as a 4th year Hogwarts student!
Plus, since her sister could use a non-corporeal Patronus.
The strongest defense spell in the Harry Potter universe.
Gabrielle’s talents and skills might give her the same ability…
And maybe even stronger than Fleur Delacour.