The new minister has decided to take a major offense against the dark lord. Rowling and the seventh and final novel of the harry potter series. He originally joined the ministry of magic as an auror, where he became a. The following are supporting characters in the harry potter series written by j. Fudge is described in harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban with a gold pocket watch, yet in the films he is shown with a silver pocket watch. Traditionally, when either minister for magic or the prime minister of the united kingdom changes the mm introduces themselves to the pm. Voldemort first appeared in harry potter and the philosophers stone, which was released in 1997. Harry and ron utterly revolutionized the auror department at the ministry of magic. Rufus scrimgeour bill nighy in harry potter 7 12 youtube. Harry potter actor robert hardy kicked out because it was too. The position somewhat corresponds to the prime minister of british muggles.
Coltrane was born anthony robert mcmillan on march 30, 1950, in rutherglen, a suburb of glasgow, scotland, uk. The minister for magic is the executive head of the government for the british wizarding world. Jul 21, 2019 in the harry potter series, even the most powerful wizards and witches have to answer to the will of the ministry of magic the magical government in britain. His family said robert hardy died thursday after a tremendous life. Many harry potter actors shared their feelings following alan rickmans death.
A history of magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the hogwarts curriculum, from care of magical creatures and herbology to defense against the dark arts, astronomy, and more in this book uncovering thousands of years of magical history. Hardy played the role of minister of magic cornelius fudge. Who is the minister of magic in harry potter answers. Once she was up, he wandered into his office, the office of number 10, downing street. Aug 03, 2017 the british stage and screen actor played minister for magic cornelius fudge in the harry potter movies. The other minister, a harry potter fanfic fanfiction. First class, was a british wizard who was the minister for magic from 19901996. Nighy said, i am no longer the only english actor not to be in harry potter and i am very pleased. Rowlings wizarding world, headed by an official entitled the minister for magic.
Jk rowling pays tribute to harry potter actor robert. Robert hardy dead aged 91 tributes to harry potter star. British actor robert hardy, best known for playing minister of magic cornelius fudge in the harry potter films, has died, according to bbc news. For members of the order of the phoenix, dumbledores army, hogwarts staff, ministry of magic, or for death eaters, see the respective articles. Goodbye to the minister of magic, actor robert hardy harry potter and all creatures great and small actor robert hardy was a timeless performer who studied under j. Robert hardy, a veteran british stage and screen actor who played minister for magic cornelius fudge in the harry potter movies, has died. The british stage and screen actor played minister for magic cornelius fudge in the harry potter movies. Harry potter and the deathly hallows is a fantasy novel written by british author j. It was released on 21 july 2007 in the united kingdom by bloomsbury publishing, in the united states by scholastic, and in canada by raincoast books. Rowling has denied basing minister fudges name off of this person or. Minister kingsley shacklebolt was a british pureblood wizard in the employment of the ministry of magic. Rufus scrimgeour serves as the minister for magic of the united kingdom from harry potter and the halfblood prince until his death in the following book, succeeding cornelius fudge who was ousted by the wizarding community for his failure to announce the return of voldemort, discrediting harry potter and albus dumbledore, and allowing dolores umbridge to become headmistress of hogwarts.
He is described as looking like an old lion with tawny hair and bushy eyebrows, yellow eyes and wire. There was a real person named cornelius fudge, who was a naval captain on the h. A history of magic exhibition and this book is essentially a behind the scenes look at some of the manuscripts, artefacts and history of the magical or mythical creatures or items featured within harry potter. Harry potter is a series of seven fantasy novels and eight movies by j. To enforce its will and maintain order, the ministry employed some of the most skilled or influential magic users it could find. The minister is advised on wizarding matters by their staff members and by the other heads of departments. Lets find roles for the six or so british and irish actors who havent already been employed by the harry potter series. Was cornelius fudge the worst ever minister for magic.
Who played the second minister of magic in harry potter. Max nash via getty images robert hardy at the premiere of harry potter and the order of the phoenix in 2007. Actor robert hardy, a familiar face on british television who also played the minister of magic in the harry potter franchise, has died aged 91, his family announced on thursday. List of supporting harry potter characters wikipedia. Nighy is also well known for his work as davy jones in the pirates of the caribbean films, as well as the vampire king viktor in the underworld series. Widely regarded as one of the greatest stage and screen actors both in his native great britain and internationally, this transatlantic talent was born john vincent hurt on january 22, 1940 in shirebrook, a coal mining village. He began his career as a classical actor and later earned widespread recognition for roles such as siegfried farnon in the bbc television series all creatures great and small, cornelius fudge in the harry potter film series and winston churchill in. He or she represents the british magical community in international affairs and sets the tone for the policies of the ministry of magic. On may 2, 1998, harry famously cast the expelliarmus charm that.
Severus snape appears in all eight harry potter films, portrayed by british actor alan rickman. To commemorate 20 years of harry potter, the british library hosted a harry potter. Harry potter and the deathly hallows an intense row regarding respect and responsibility. Just because voldemorts gone it does not mean you should stop hunting death eaters. The ministry of magic is the government of the magical community of britain in j. Minister for magic and prime minister first meeting. Theyre not stupid, as much as we wished it were true.
As most of you are probably aware according to harry potter cannon hermione becomes minister for magic sometimes during 2019. It is named for its protagonist and hero, harry potter the eight books in the series have sold over 500 million copies across the world in over 70 languages, and is the bestselling book series of all time. Fudge began his career in the ministry as junior minister in the. The ministry of magic was formally established in 1707 with the appointment of the very first man to hold the title minister for magic, ulick gamp. However, in 2009, yates cast nighy as minister of magic rufus scrimgeour in the seventh film. Years 5 7 harry potter and the halfblood prince, chapter 3 will and wont 8. Part 1 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses. The other minister theyll regroup if you dont do anything. As part of his backstory, it is revealed that he is the founder and leader of the order of the phoenix, an organisation dedicated to fighting lord voldemort, the chief antagonist of the series. Mr potter, if you just listen no you listen, minister, harry snarled, the scars littering his face contorting. Fourth year minister of magic chapter 1, a harry potter. The new muggle prime minister kissed his beautiful wife goodnight, then allowed himself the pleasure of ogling her perfect backside as she made her way upstairs. The magical government in britain is first mentioned in harry potter and the philosophers stone.
Fudge was the minister of magic in the wizarding world. Bill nighy plays rufus scrimgeour in harry potter and the deathly hallows part 1 with a welsh accent. Advanced search watchlist sign in harry potter and the deathly hallows. Robert hardy dead aged 91 tributes to harry potter star who. Rufus scrimgeours alias bill nighy, my favourite actor prologue in harry potter 7. Part 1 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The minister for magic is the political leader of the wizarding community in the united kingdom and ireland and the highest ranking member of the ministry of magic, which they control. Aug 02, 2016 now, this dualhermione business might sound like nitpicking from superfans, but it matters because she is the minister for magic in harry potter and the cursed child. Because of former minister fudges denial of the dark lords return, the magic of the oath that he took when he took office removed him from postion,and gave it to the only person to have recently faced the dark lord in combat, harry potter. It might be possible that he would be considered for the same since hes the head of the auror office, but beyond that, he would not be up for an actual election. In a series of interviews over the years, the author has revealed the future of the harry potter characters, far. Rickman was rowlings personal choice to portray the character. Rowling is honoring harry potter actor robert hardy, who died on thursday at 91.
Since many of the films came out before the book series was finished, some harry potter actors were cast when little information was known about their roles and where theyd end up. From the grisly brain room to the experiments with time itself, here are some creepy details about the ministry of magic s department of mysteries. Part 1 nighy is also well known for his work as davy jones in the pirates of the caribbean films, as well as the vampire king viktor in the underworld series. Nov 17, 2016 with an eight film franchise, there were bound to be a few recasts along the way in the harry potter series. He began his career as a classical actor and later earned widespread recognition for roles such as siegfried. The actor who played the second minister of magic in deathly hallows is called guy hendry and can be seen currently starring in holby city as henry hanson the first. Harry potter simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Robbie coltrane, one of britains most popular comedians who was head of debating society at school and won prizes for his art, is now a film star who played in two james bond films and in the harry potter franchise. Behind the magic of harry pottera witty and illuminating look at the scientific principles, theories, and assumptions of the boy wizards world, newly come to life again in harry potter and the cursed child and the upcoming film fantastic beasts. In harry potter and the goblet of fire, we start to see the ministry spinning facts to retain power, a process that continues throughout the next book. As the british library unveils a very special new exhibition in the uk, harry potter. In harry potter 6, rufus scrimgeour, and in harry potter 7, pius thicknesse.
The harry potter film series is an angloamerican film series based on the harry potter novels by the british author j. Commentary on the ministry in harry potter and the philosophers stone is limited to hagrids comment, ministry of magic messin up as usual. Jk rowling pays tribute to harry potter actor robert hardy. Its been 19 years since harry potter defeated voldemort at the battle of. However, in 2009, yates cast nighy as minister of magic rufus scrimgeour in the seventh. Muggles guide to harry pottermagicministry of magic. Albus percival wulfric brian dumbledore is a fictional character in j. Goodbye to the minister of magic, actor robert hardy. Now, this dualhermione business might sound like nitpicking from superfans, but it matters because she is the minister for magic in harry potter. He worked for the ministry as an auror, but joined the reconstituted order of the phoenix in 1995 after being convinced of the return of lord voldemort. For most of the series, he is the headmaster of the wizarding school hogwarts. Muggles guide to harry pottercharactersrufus scrimgeour.
The minister enjoys a position of great prominence and prestige. Ministry of magic on harry potter wiki, an external wiki the hplexicon talks about. Nighy was originally cast for the film adaptation of harry potter and the. He thus had complete control of the ministry of magic, the main governing body of the british wizarding world. Actor robert hardy, cornelius fudge in harry potter.