# Billy — The Wind in the Willows character guide

> Billy in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** little Billy

**First appearance:** 0011-xii-the-return-of-ulysses

## Who they are

Young rabbit who helps deliver messages and assists the animals in their plans.

## Relationships

### [Badger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/badger)

_friendship_

Badger is a friendly elder to Billy, a young otter, offering guidance and companionship.

### [Mole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/mole)

_friendship_

Billy and Mole are friendly acquaintances, part of the larger circle of riverbank animals.

## In the story

### [Mr. Badger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/iv-mr-badger)

One of the hedgehog youngsters who lost his way in the snow and found shelter at Badger's.

### [Dulce Domum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/v-dulce-domum)

Mentioned among the field-mice as 'young Bill' during the carol-singing preparations.

## Links

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