Minister for Magic

The Minister for Magic (Minister of Magic in the US editions of the books) is the leader of the wizarding part of the United Kingdom, roughly correspondant to the British Prime Minister. One of the Minister for Magic's duties is to inform the British Prime Minister of any goings-on in the wizarding world that affects the United Kingdom as a whole, i.e. Lord Voldemort's return. Cornelius Fudge was Minister from 1990 until 1996, when he was replaced by Rufus Scrimgeour. Albus Dumbledore was offered, but refused, the position at least three times. Probably,the Minister is formally appointed by the Queen on nomination by the Wizengamot;the PM is only informed after an appointment has already been made.

Known Ministers of Magic

 * Artemisia Lufkin (1798-1811)
 * Grogan Stump (1811-1819)
 * Faris "Spout-Hole" Spavin (1865-1903)
 * Nobby Leach (1962-1968)
 * Millicent Bagnold (1980-1990)
 * Cornelius Fudge (1990-1996)
 * Rufus Scrimgeour (1996-1997)
 * Pius Thicknesse (1997-1998)
 * Kingsley Shacklebolt (acting,1998;later permanent)