======Demelza Robins======
=====Introduction=====
Demelza Robins was a [[witch]] and a student in [[Gryffindor]] House at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. She is best known for her role as a [[Chaser]] on the [[Gryffindor Quidditch team]] during [[Harry Potter]]'s sixth year, serving under his captaincy. Though a minor character, she was noted for her skill in the sport.
=====Biography=====
Demelza's early life is unknown. She attended [[Hogwarts]] during the [[Second Wizarding War]].
In the autumn of 1996, during her time at [[Hogwarts]], Demelza tried out for the [[Gryffindor Quidditch team]]. The tryouts were led by the new [[Captain]], [[Harry Potter]]. Demelza demonstrated considerable talent as a [[Chaser]], particularly her skill at dodging [[Bludger]]s, which impressed Harry. She was successfully chosen for the team, alongside [[Katie Bell]] and [[Ginny Weasley]].
She played in [[Gryffindor]]'s first match of the season against [[Slytherin]]. During the post-match celebration in the [[Gryffindor common room]], a highly emotional [[Ron Weasley]] accidentally punched her in the mouth while wildly gesticulating.
When [[Katie Bell]] was hospitalised after touching a cursed [[necklace]], [[Dean Thomas]] served as her temporary replacement. Demelza continued to play as one of the three [[Chaser]]s alongside [[Ginny Weasley]] and [[Dean Thomas]] for the match against [[Hufflepuff]]. Her performance in the final match of the season, which secured the [[Quidditch Cup]] for [[Gryffindor]], is not detailed.
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
Demelza's physical appearance is not described in the novels.
Her personality is not deeply explored, but she demonstrated the courage and determination characteristic of a [[Gryffindor]] by trying out for and succeeding on the [[Quidditch]] team. She appeared to be good-natured, as she did not seem to hold a grudge against [[Ron Weasley]] for accidentally punching her.
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
  * **[[Quidditch]] Playing:** Demelza was a highly competent [[Quidditch]] player. Her main skill was as a [[Chaser]], and [[Harry Potter]] specifically noted that she was "//particularly good at dodging Bludgers//".
=====Possessions=====
  * **[[Wand]]:** As a student at [[Hogwarts]], Demelza owned a [[wand]], though its specifications are unknown.
  * **[[Broomstick]]:** As a member of the [[Gryffindor Quidditch team]], she would have used a [[broomstick]] for practices and matches. The model of her broom is not mentioned.
=====Relationships=====
  * **[[Harry Potter]]:** Demelza's [[Quidditch Captain]]. Harry held her in high regard as a player, choosing her for the team based on her skill.
  * **[[Ron Weasley]]:** Her teammate and fellow [[Gryffindor]]. Their most notable interaction was when he accidentally punched her in the face after the first [[Quidditch]] match of the 1996-1997 school year.
  * **[[Gryffindor Quidditch team]]:** She was teammates with [[Chaser]]s [[Ginny Weasley]] and [[Katie Bell]] (and later [[Dean Thomas]]), [[Beater]]s [[Jimmy Peakes]] and [[Ritchie Coote]], and [[Keeper]] [[Ron Weasley]].
=====Etymology=====
  * **Demelza:** A feminine given name of Cornish origin, derived from the name of a hamlet in Cornwall, England. The name means "fort on the hill".
  * **Robins:** A common English surname derived from the bird, the robin. In folklore, robins are sometimes seen as symbols of good luck, passion, and the arrival of spring.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
In the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince//, an unnamed [[Gryffindor]] girl who participates in the [[Quidditch]] tryouts is widely identified as Demelza Robins. She was portrayed by actress Katija Pevec (film).