Albert Runcorn

Albert Runcorn was a Ministry of Magic employee of high rank during the administration under Pius Thicknesse. His chief function was an investigator of alleged Muggle-borns. In this capacity, he uncovered the falsified family tree of Dirk Cresswell.

Working for the Ministry of Magic
During Pius Thicknesse's administration of the Ministry of Magic, Runcorn informed on Muggle-borns to the Ministry of Magic, subsequently leading to their arrest and imprisonment.

Harry Potter's infiltration of the Ministry


In 1997, Harry Potter impersonated Runcorn when he, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley infiltrated the Ministry. The Polyjuice Potion used to achieve this impersonation was made with Runcorn's hair. Harry became a fake Runcorn and used the disguise to gain access to the Ministry. Once in the ministry Harry disguised as Runcorn helped Mary and Reginald Cattermole escape with their children, with the assistance of Hermione Granger (disguised as Mafalda Hopkirk) and Ron Weasley (disguised as Reginald Cattermole).

Physical appearance
Runcorn was described as more than six feet tall, and powerfully built, with a black beard and a gravelly voice. It was said that he was very intimidating to the likes of Reginald Cattermole.

Relationships

 * Arthur Weasley: Runcorn and Arthur Weasley worked at the Ministry of Magic together, and did not get along very well. This was due to the fact Mr Weasley did not approve of Runcorn's persecution of Muggle-borns.
 * Dolores Umbridge: She and Runcorn were work colleagues, working in close proximity with each other during the Second Wizarding War. Although Umbridge was Runcorn's superior, they got along quite well as they had similar opinions concerning Muggle-born witches and wizards.

Behind the scenes

 * The real Runcorn only appears twice, once when Pius Thicknesse gives a speech in the Atrium, and again before Harry transforms into him using the Polyjuice Potion.
 * Albert Runcorn is portrayed by Scottish actor David O'Hara in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
 * Runcorn is clean shaven in the film, but in the book, Runcorn had a beard. However, when looking closely Runcorn seems to have a stuble.
 * The outfit which Runcorn wears in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is in line with the Nazi imagery of the film. The leather trench coat when combined with Runcorn's duties and demeanour give him the appearance of a Gestapo operative.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
 * LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

Notes and references
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