Rufus Fudge

Rufus Fudge
Biographical information
Born	c. 1981 or earlier
Nationality	British
Physical information
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Relationship information
Family members	Cornelius Fudge (paternal uncle) Mrs Fudge (paternal aunt) Fudge family
Affiliation
Occupation	Improper Use of Magic Office employee
Loyalty	Fudge family British Ministry of Magic Department of Magical Law Enforcement Improper Use of Magic Office

"Scandal hit the Improper Use of Magic Office yesterday, as an enquiry was launched into the mysterious disappearance of a Muggle 'tube train' on Friday evening."

— Daily Prophet, 8 February, 1999

Rufus Fudge was the nephew of former Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge. He joined the Improper Use of Magic Office in February of 1999, but made a tube train vanish for a bet and was suspended for his actions.

Etymology

The name "Rufus" is a Roman cognomen which meant "red-haired" in Latin. Several early saints had this name, including one mentioned in one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament. As a nickname it was used by William II Rufus, a king of England, because of his red hair. It came into general use in the English-speaking world after the Protestant Reformation.

Behind the scenes

• His two names were names of Ministers for Magic, Rufus and Fudge, the former being his uncle's successors.

Appearances

• Daily Prophet Newsletters (First mentioned)