Why did Rufus Scrimgeour go to visit Harry during the Christmas break?
Scrimgeour took Harry for a walk around the garden, during which he tried to get answers out of Harry about what Dumbledore was doing, and suggested that the Ministry would be grateful if Harry was to visibly align himself with them.
What happens in chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Lupin tells Harry about Fenrir Greyback, the leader of the werewolves and a vicious being. Fenrir likes to bite children so that they grow up to be werewolves. Fenrir is responsible for Lupin’s becoming a werewolf, having bitten him when Lupin was just a child. Fenrir is allies with Voldemort.
Who became Minister of Magic after Rufus Scrimgeour?
20th century
| # | Minister for Magic (term of office) |
|---|---|
| 32 | Cornelius Fudge 1990 to 1996 |
| 33 | Rufus Scrimgeour 1996 to 1997 |
| 34 (omitted) | Pius Thicknesse 1997 to 1998 |
| 35 | Kingsley Shacklebolt 1998 to 2019 |
How did Scrimgeour die?
“Rufus is a man of action and, having fought Dark wizards for most of his working life, does not under-estimate Lord Voldemort.” 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).
Who is the most famous Gryffindor?
Harry Potter: The 25 Most Powerful Gryffindor Students,…
- 1 Albus Dumbledore. Albus Dumbledore was likely the most powerful wizard of the century, even acknowledged as such by Voldemort.
- 2 Minerva McGonagall.
- 3 Harry Potter.
- 4 Remus Lupin.
- 5 Rubeus Hagrid.
- 6 Hermione Granger.
- 7 Lily Evans Potter.
- 8 Sirius Black.
Can Hermione beat Harry?
Hermione excels at school more than Harry in all subjects except for one. In the books, Harry’s O.W.L. results for DADA are higher than Hermione’s, the only exam in which he outperformed her. His defensive abilities are an asset for the young wizard that gives him an edge over his best friend in combat.