An Undesirable was a witch or wizard who was wanted by the Ministry of Magic for (allegedly) being a criminal, similar to a "Public Enemy" or "Most Wanted" in the Muggle world. Dolores Umbridge had a poster with Harry Potter's picture on it in her office at the Ministry of Magic, labelled "Undesirable No. 1".[1]
History[]
From 1997 to 1998, Harry Potter was marked Undesirable No. 1, ostensibly for involvement in the murder of Albus Dumbledore. This made him the most sought-after wizard by the government. The reward for the capture of him and his wand reached 200,000 Galleons in April of 1998.[2]
Dolores Umbridge had affixed a note saying "To be punished", with a picture of a kitten, to the poster of Harry in her Ministry office.[1] Xenophilius Lovegood put Harry's picture on the Quibbler, along with "Undesirable No. 1" and the amount of the reward, after Death Eaters kidnapped his daughter Luna Lovegood.[3]
As stated by an Imperiused Pius Thicknesse to Harry Potter (then disguised as Albert Runcorn), others were also labelled as Undesirables during Voldemort's control of the Ministry.[1] It is unknown who exactly these others were, but they were likely members or supporters of the Order of the Phoenix or Muggle-borns.
In a broadcast of Potterwatch, Fred and George Weasley quipped "Well, that wouldn't be us then, would it? I mean, we've both had loads of girlfriends", and warned those they considered to be truly Undesirable, such as Dolores Umbridge and Draco Malfoy, "Your time, will come."[4]
Known Undesirables[]
1997–1998[]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter (website) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book (Mentioned on a poster included as an extra)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 13 (The Muggle-Born Registration Commission)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 23 (Malfoy Manor)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 21 (The Tale of the Three Brothers)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game) - see Potterwatch broadcasts