Rowle, the second Minister for Magic, ignores the warnings of experts about the terrible effects of Dementors and of the evil permeating the fortress. He begins bringing prisoners to Azkaban and allows the Dementors to torment them (Pm). Read More
His anti-Muggle actions as Minister earn him sanctions by the International Confederation of Wizards. He steps down under censure and is replaced by Perseus Parkinson (Pm). Read More
As Minister for Magic, Parkinson attempted to pass legislation making it illegal to marry a Muggle, carrying on the anti-Muggle policies of his predecessor, Damocles Rowle. This stance had become unpopular and Parkinson was voted out of office (Pm). Read More
The international agreement is breached in an incident involving vampires. Legislation follows to make another such breach less likely. There was a question about this incident on Harry’s History of Magic O.W.L. exam. Read More
He would go on to write about his discovery that the cry of an augurey foretells rain, not death, in his bookWhy I Didn’t Die When the Augurey Cried (FB, Pm)… Read More
Clause 73 is added to the code, making it the responsibility of each nation’s Ministry of Magic to work to conceal the magical creatures living within their borders. The text of the Clause reads as follows: Each wizarding governing body will be responsible for the concealment, care, and control of… Read More
Abraham Peasegood invented the game of Quodpot when a Quaffle came into contact with his wand when the items had been transported in his luggage from Britain. Peasegood took the Quaffle out to play Quidditch and the ball exploded (QA8). Read More
One of a number of Goblin rebellions throughout the history of the Wizarding community in Britain. This particular rebellion was handled poorly by two successive Ministers for Magic, Albert Boot and Basil Flack, both of whom resigned in 1752. As the tumultuous year progressed, werewolves joined the goblins in rebellion. Read More
His tenure as Minister was marked by growing bureaucracy — several new Departments were added to the Ministry during his time — but he proved ineffective at managing a genuine crisis and resigned (Pm). Read More
Basil takes the position in the midst of a goblin rebellion which had been poorly handled by his predecessor. Flack doesn’t fare much better (Pm). Read More
When werewolves join the ongoing Goblin rebellion, Flack, like his predecessor, gives up the post. His successor is a tough, battle-ready Auror, Hesphaestus Gore (Pm). Read More
