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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

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This article is about the organisation in general. You may be looking for the British Ministry of Magic, commonly referred to merely as the Ministry of Magic by Britons.
"Ministry of Magic? People like you in government? Oh, this explains everything, everything, no wonder the country's going to the dogs."
—Vernon Dursley[src]

A Ministry of Magic is the primary governing body of the magical community in many countries. Headed by a Minister for Magic, a Ministry of Magic is responsible for regulating and enforcing laws for the magical community, as well as keeping said community hidden from the Muggle world.

In Britain, at least, the term "Ministry of Magic" seems to be synonymous with "form of wizarding government", since the term is, on occasion, loosely applied to also refer to the Wizards' Council that preceded the Ministry.[1]

Ministry of Magic - Harry Potter

Ministry of Magic - Harry Potter

Known countries with Ministries of Magic

Africa

Asia

Europe

Oceania

South America

Behind the scenes

  • Known alternative forms of magical government:

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ There are several instances in canon where the Ministry of Magic is credited with actions, such as establishing the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy in 1692, or with passing the Wand Ban in 1631, although the Ministry was only formally created in 1707.
  2. ↑ Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
  3. ↑ Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
  4. ↑ Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
  5. ↑ Pottermore - DISASTROUS OPENING CEREMONY LEADS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP SECURITY (Archived)
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