Fudge – Free man, or a Fraud? Recent events involving the Ministry of Magic will most likely push Cornelius Fudge out of office. Until recently, the Ministry, as well as The Daily Prophet, has ignored any mentioning of You-Know-Who by order of the Minister of Magic. What could cause this Ministry-wide denial of the truth? One theory is that Fudge is in fact a supporter of You-Know-Who. He has deferred the publication of his Dark Lord’s return to power to give him more time to gain strength. Another theory is that Fudge is in fact blackmailing journalists and ministry workers by means of his evil goblin-pies. This theory was quickly squashed by Fudge himself, earlier this year. However, less harsh theories have risen in popularity over the last few weeks. One TQ reader (who wishes to keep her name to herself) said “A few friends and I think [Fudge] is not too well in the head. My daughter came home from Hogwarts last year and told me that You-Know-Who murdered the Diggory boy – poor bloke, I really like his family. They leant me a hand once, when I transfigured my nose into an oyster. The Headmaster said You-Know-Who’s back and, if Dumbledore believes in the Potter kid, I do too”. Fudge’s constant rivalry with Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore has time and time again shown itself in Wizarding publications such as The Quibbler, The Daily Prophet, Witch Weekly and book by author Theodore Plum titled Beard to Belly. But is a rivalry enough to deny the return of He Who Must Not Be Named? The Quibbler has been informed by a rather reliable source that, during her time as Hogwarts High Inquisitor, Dolores Umbridge had been (and still is, mind you) a loyal support of You-Know-Who. As of now, Umbridge is recuperating in Hogwarts’s Hospital Wing after being bested by Harry Potter. The Quibbler believes that Fudge, along with Umbridge, should be reviewed by the Wizengamot High Council (of which they are both members). So, we have to add fraternization with current and former Death Eaters as well as being one himself to the Minister’s long list of wrong-doings which include murdering Gringotts goblins, and, in recent light, luring gnomes and jarveys into unsuspecting muggle children’s football matches. We all know how that turned out. If Fudge is indeed reviewed by the Wizengamot and found guilty, he will be required to leave office and his ministerial powers will be revoked. Then, a new Minister of Magic can be appointed. Popular replacements for Fudge include: Ludo Bagman – Former Department Head for Magical Games and Sports and renowned Beater for the Wimbourne Wasps. However, Bagman has serious financial issues, and is known to meet with goblins in shady pubs. Arthur Weasley – Head of Misuse of Muggle Artifacts, strong supporter of Albus Dumbledore and all-around good guy. Has a renowned “plugs” collection. Grand as he is, "sources" tell us he is a very unlikely choice for the next Minister of Magic... for some odd reason... Percy Weasley - Junior Assistant to the Minister of Magic even though he’s only been out of school for two years. How the bloody hell did that happen? Dolores Umbridge – If she doesn’t get charged for being a suspected Death Eater! Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore – The one who refused the post before in order to become Headmaster of Hogwarts. He’s perfect, but busy. |