‘Harry Potter’ star Chris Rankin announces engagement to longtime girlfriend

LONDON: Actor Chris Rankin, who performed Percy Weasley within the “Harry Potter” movie franchise, has introduced his engagement to his girlfriend of six years, costume designer Ness Beecroft. The actor shared the information on his Instagram web page.

“Joyful News! I requested @nessa_beecroft if she fancied upgrading to fiancee, and she or he appeared comfortable with the concept,” Rankin captioned a photograph of the couple as Beecroft confirmed off her engagement ring.

The actor starred as Percy Weasley, the stickler prefect of the Gryffindor home and later Head Boy of Hogwarts Faculty of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the elder brother of similar twins Fred and George (James and Oliver Phelps), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Ginny (Bonnie Wright).

Rankin can be identified for internet hosting ‘The Magical World of Harry Potter Live performance Tour’ and the TV mini-series “The Rotters’ Membership”.