Muggle-Born Ministers

Sep 17, 2008 11:25

Has there been any reference, whether in-book or on Rowling's site, of Muggle-Born Ministers of Magic?

muggle-borns, users: kanedax, ministry of magic

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celisnebula September 17 2008, 18:11:32 UTC
Nope, none whatsoever. But given the prevailing amount of prejudice that surrounds the "stigma" of being a Muggle-Born in the books, that isn't surprising.

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complicatedxx September 20 2008, 04:37:07 UTC
I agree with celisnebula, at least in accordance with British Ministers. If the bloodline were to be discovered through imminent digging, those who appoint the Minister-to-be would not be happy. Regardless of suitablity, the stigma evident in the books is still being lifted: hell, the entire war boiled down to widespread racial discrimination.

If you find something yourself, let us know. It would be very interesting to see exactly when the Minister was appointed.

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kanedax September 20 2008, 14:31:38 UTC
That's what I assumed, too. But with so many fics lately that have Hermione ascending to Minister, it can't go unaddressed within the context of the story if it is unprecedented.

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complicatedxx September 20 2008, 14:38:15 UTC
That is true. In the wake of Voldemort's war and Hermione's obvious eligibility for the position, there is every chance that any existing discrimination will be overcome.

Honestly, few people will call you on a Muggle-Born Minister in the past and certainly not in the present and future Potter history, depending on how important the fact is to your story.

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i_echo November 5 2008, 22:28:45 UTC
i think that Hermine becoming the first muggle born minster would make a great fan fic

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kanedax November 5 2008, 22:38:03 UTC
Oh, it's gonna happen.

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i_echo November 5 2008, 23:21:35 UTC
i have obama on my mind
i mean 1st black prez, 1st muggle minster have some pretty big parallels
plus i alway though Hermione would go int o politics, it's right up her ally (spew anyone?)

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kanedax November 6 2008, 03:56:55 UTC
Well, just remember that Ministers aren't elected. It'll be interesting to see how she gets in.

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