Cedric is a fictional character, so he does not actually have a wife. However, we can imagine and speculate who Cedric’s wife might be if he did exist and was married.
What We Know About Cedric
First, let’s review what we know about Cedric from the Harry Potter books and movies, since he is a character from that fictional universe:
- Cedric Diggory was a Hufflepuff student at Hogwarts
- He was in the same year as Harry Potter and his friends
- Cedric was Seeker for the Hufflepuff Quidditch team
- He was chosen as the Hogwarts Champion for the Triwizard Tournament
- Cedric was intelligent, hard-working, honest, and fair
- He had a strong sense of morality and played by the rules
- Cedric was brave, loyal, and unafraid to stand up for what’s right
- He had a lot of admirers at Hogwarts due to his good looks, kindness, and quidditch skills
Knowing these traits about Cedric’s personality and background can help us determine what kind of girl might become his wife if he survived and got married after Hogwarts.
What Kind of Girl Would Be Compatible with Cedric?
Based on what we know about Cedric Diggory, we can surmise he would likely marry someone with the following qualities:
- Kindness – Given his compassionate nature, Cedric would want a kindhearted wife.
- Intelligence – As a top Hogwarts student, he would value intelligence in a partner.
- Strong Morals – Having a strong moral code himself, he would want a principled wife.
- Loyalty – He remained loyal to Hogwarts and Harry, so loyalty would be important to him.
- Bravery – He was unafraid to stand up for what’s right, so a brave wife would suit him.
- Quidditch Fan – With his quidditch skills, a fan of the sport would relate well to him.
- Hard Working – He was very hard working and would want that in a spouse too.
- Witty – He would likely appreciate someone with a good sense of humor.
With these qualities in mind, we can consider which women from Hogwarts or the wizarding world might make a good match for Cedric Diggory if he had survived and pursued a relationship after graduation.
Potential Wife Candidates from Hogwarts
Here are some Hogwarts students from Cedric’s era who exhibit the qualities he might look for in a wife:
- Cho Chang – She was Cedric’s actual girlfriend. She is intelligent, loyal, a quidditch fan, and hard working as a Ravenclaw student. She would be an obvious choice.
- Hermione Granger – Though a Gryffindor, she shares Cedric’s work ethic, intelligence, and sense of justice. They could bond over their commitment to studying and doing the right thing.
- Hannah Abbott – The kind, loyal Hufflepuff would appreciate Cedric’s own Brand of loyalty and kindness. They could cultivate an intimate friendship into romance over time.
- Susan Bones – Another intelligent, hard working Hufflepuff who shares Cedric’s sense of fairness. She could find chemistry with him through late night sessions studying in the Hufflepuff common room.
While Cho Chang seems the obvious choice as his actual girlfriend, Cedric might also develop strong connections with moral, intelligent girls like Hermione Granger or those from his own house like Hannah Abbott and Susan Bones.
Potential Wife Candidates from Outside Hogwarts
Some potential matchups for Cedric from outside his social circles at Hogwarts include:
- Fleur Delacour – She has enough similarities with Cedric – both were Triwizard Champions and are skilled, brave, and mentally sharp – that chemistry could form.
- Nymphadora Tonks – Though a bit older, the fun-loving Auror shares Cedric’s sense of justice and capability. Tonks might find Cedric’s more reserved nature a complement to her exuberance.
- Audrey Matthews – Not much is known about Percy Weasley’s future wife, but she is likely intelligent and shares Percy and Cedric’s diligence and work ethic, making her a possibility.
- Daphne Greengrass – Less is known about this Slytherin classmate of Cedric’s but she comes from a neutral family in the wizarding war indicating intelligence and moral complexity that could intrigue Cedric.
While Fleur Delacour seems a strong contender given their Triwizard connection, Cedric may be drawn to women outside of Hogwarts once exposed to more of the wizarding world, like the vivacious Auror Tonks or the studious Audrey Matthews.
Most Likely Wife for Cedric Diggory
After evaluating prospective matches, the most likely wife for Cedric Diggory appears to be:
Cho Chang
As Cedric’s actual girlfriend at Hogwarts, Cho represents his strongest pre-established romantic bond. Some reasons she’s the most likely wife candidate for Cedric:
- Their history dating for a year at Hogwarts – this foundation would lead to marriage
- Her intelligence and quidditch skills provide intellectual and recreational compatibility
- As a Ravenclaw, she shares Cedric’s work ethic and motivation to succeed
- Her loyalty is proven by her grief over Cedric’s death and defense of his memory
- Cedric clearly admired her enough to ask her to the Yule Ball
Though other prospects like Hermione Granger or Fleur Delacour have qualities Cedric would appreciate, his relationship with Cho stands out as his strongest romantic bond that could logically lead to marriage after Hogwarts.
Cedric and Cho’s Potential Wedding
If Cedric and Cho did get married, their wedding may look something like this:
- Cedric’s best friend and fellow Hufflepuff Gabriel Truman as best man
- Cho’s best friend Marietta Edgecombe as maid of honor
- Bridesmaids including Cho’s Ravenclaw friends
- Groomsmen from Hufflepuff quidditch team and house
- Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley in attendance from Gryffindor
- Wedding likely held at a beautiful wizarding venue like Merlin Castle
- Elegant decor in blue and bronze to reflect Ravenclaw and yellow and black for Hufflepuff
- A unique wedding cake like gillywater-flavored with moving icing snitches
- First dance featuring a romantic ballad by Celestina Warbeck or the Weird Sisters
Cedric and Cho would opt for a classically elegant wedding infused with touches representing their Hogwarts houses and interests like quidditch. Their family and friends, including famous Harry Potter, would be happy to celebrate their love finally fulfilled.
Cedric and Cho’s Life Together After Marriage
If Cedric and Cho married, afterwards they may have:
- Settled down in a comfortable home in London, close to Ministry of Magic jobs
- Both pursued careers at the Ministry that capitalized on their strengths – Cedric in Magical Law Enforcement, Cho in International Magical Cooperation
- Had 2-3 children they sent to Hogwarts when of age
- Cho would be a loving mother but also continue pursuing her career goals
- Cedric would be very involved in child-rearing and a model father
- Family trips back to Hogwarts and friends like Harry Potter would be a big part of their lives
- Cedric and Cho would enjoy a happy marriage built on trust, communication, and shared values
Together Cedric and Cho would build a life of purpose and meaning through hard work, close family ties, friendship, and community impact – the embodiment of both Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw ideals.
Conclusion
Though Cedric Diggory’s story ended tragically in the books and movies, imagining a continued life for him often includes picturing who might have become his future wife. Based on Cedric’s character and values, the most likely candidate would be Cho Chang, his actual girlfriend at Hogwarts. Their shared traits of intelligence, work ethic, quidditch skills, and moral compass would make them compatible life partners. Cho seems the natural choice to become Cedric’s wife, bringing his story full circle in a world where he survived past Book 4. Their eventual marriage would be a fitting, though fictional, happy ending for this brave, loyal, and good-natured character.