The Dresden Files · Character
Billy
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 19
Billy is a boy who keeps a well-used basketball close, turning it in his hands with small, nervous motions. That restless touch makes him feel observant and a little uneasy, even before he says a word.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- preadolescent
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 19
- Books
- 1
Billy appears briefly as Jenny’s younger brother, roughly a year or two behind her in age. In the scene where he is described, he holds and nervously turns a well-used basketball. The book gives no further account of his personal story.
Description
Billy is a preadolescent boy, about a year or two younger than his sister Jenny. He carries a well-used basketball, turning it in nervous little gestures. The text does not establish his build, height, skin tone, hair, eyes, facial features, or clothing.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Monica Sellsmother
Monica is Billy’s mother and is determined to protect him from Victor as her husband becomes increasingly dangerous.

Victor Sellsfather
Victor is Billy’s father. As Victor becomes more dangerous and power-hungry, Monica fears the way he looks at the children and decides she must get them away from him.

Jennifer Stantonsister
Jenny is Billy's older sister and gently guides him back into their room when their mother orders them to safety.
Story so far
BOOK 1Storm Front
Appearances
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