What house is Rufus Scrimgeour in?
In spite of some Gryffindor and Hufflepuff traits, I feel that Scrimgeour most likely resided in Slytherin while at Hogwarts. As elaborated in my [previous entry], the steps taken to rise through the bureaucracy of the Ministry of Magic to become Minister often require a heavy dose of Slytherin ambition.
What happened to Scrimgeour?
Scrimgeour took over at a dangerous time, when the return of Voldemort had been revealed and the Wizarding world was in turmoil. When the Ministry fell to the Death Eaters on 1 August 1997, Scrimgeour was killed. Reports indicate that he died under torture, refusing to reveal where Harry was (DH11).
How did Harry Potter become an Auror?
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Barty Crouch Jr., while impersonating Mad-Eye Moody, told Harry Potter that he would make a good auror once he left school. It was a suggestion that stuck with Harry, and eventually he became the head of the auror office at the Ministry of Magic.
What is an example of an Auror becoming a minister?
For example, Rufus Scrimgeour was a leader of the Auror Office, and replaced Fudge as Minister after the call of his resignation. Another example of a respected Auror (though not Head) that became Minister was Kingsley Shacklebolt. Harry Potter was eventually promoted to the Head of the Auror Office after serving nine years as an Auror.
Why did the British Prime Minister have an Auror bodyguard?
The British Prime Minister had an Auror bodyguard, posing as his secretary, to protect him against the possibility that Lord Voldemort might take control of him to gain access to various Muggle resources at the highest level. Ron Weasley: ” But they’re]
How did the Ministry of magic protect Harry Potter?
The Ministry also enlisted Aurors to guard high profile targets, such as Harry Potter during the 1996 – 1997 school term. The British Prime Minister had an Auror bodyguard, posing as his secretary, to protect him against the possibility that Lord Voldemort might take control of him to gain access to various Muggle resources at the highest level.