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'''Albert Runcorn''' was a [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] employee of high rank during the administration under [[Pius Thicknesse]]. His chief function was an investigator of alleged [[Muggle-born]]s. In this capacity, he uncovered the falsified family tree—and thus the [[Muggle]] ancestry—of [[Dirk Cresswell]].
 
'''Albert Runcorn''' was a [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] employee of high rank during the administration under [[Pius Thicknesse]]. His chief function was an investigator of alleged [[Muggle-born]]s. In this capacity, he uncovered the falsified family tree—and thus the [[Muggle]] ancestry—of [[Dirk Cresswell]].
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[[File:Infiltration.png|thumb|260px|Harry (center) disguised as Runcorn, with Hermione (left) as [[Mafalda Hopkirk]] and Ron (right) disguised as [[Reginald Cattermole]]]]
 
[[File:Infiltration.png|thumb|260px|Harry (center) disguised as Runcorn, with Hermione (left) as [[Mafalda Hopkirk]] and Ron (right) disguised as [[Reginald Cattermole]]]]
 
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In [[1997]], [[Harry Potter]] impersonated Runcorn (who he learns is apparently quite senior in the Ministry) when he, [[Hermione Granger]], and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] [[Infiltration of the Ministry of Magic|infiltrated the Ministry]] in order to recover [[Salazar Slytherin's Locket]], one of Voldemort's Horcruxes. The [[Polyjuice Potion]]used to achieve this impersonation was made with Runcorn's hair. Harry became a fake Runcorn and used the disguise to gain access to the Ministry.
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In [[1997]], [[Harry Potter]] impersonated Runcorn (who he learns is apparently quite senior in the Ministry) when he, [[Hermione Granger]], and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] [[Infiltration of the Ministry of Magic|infiltrated the Ministry]] in order to recover [[Salazar Slytherin's Locket]], one of Voldemort's Horcruxes. The [[Polyjuice Potion]]usedto achieve this impersonation was made with Runcorn's hair. Harry became a fake Runcorn and used the disguise to gain access to the Ministry.
 
[[File:Runcorndh.jpg|thumb|left|Harry as Runcorn in the Ministry.]]
 
[[File:Runcorndh.jpg|thumb|left|Harry as Runcorn in the Ministry.]]
 
Once in the ministry, a wizard who bumps into him in the [[Atrium]] apologises and rushes away, and the [[Minister for Magic]], [[Pius Thicknesse]], addresses him familiarly as "Albert." At one point, Harry as Runcorn is sharing an elevator with an unnamed wizard who apparently is applauding Runcorn's revelation of the Muggle ancestry of [[Dirk Cresswell]], and trying to grease his way into the position that Dirk has been ousted from. Later, in another elevator, [[Arthur Weasley]] tells Runcorn that this revelation of Cresswell's background is the sort of thing that will get him into trouble.
 
Once in the ministry, a wizard who bumps into him in the [[Atrium]] apologises and rushes away, and the [[Minister for Magic]], [[Pius Thicknesse]], addresses him familiarly as "Albert." At one point, Harry as Runcorn is sharing an elevator with an unnamed wizard who apparently is applauding Runcorn's revelation of the Muggle ancestry of [[Dirk Cresswell]], and trying to grease his way into the position that Dirk has been ousted from. Later, in another elevator, [[Arthur Weasley]] tells Runcorn that this revelation of Cresswell's background is the sort of thing that will get him into trouble.

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Albert Runcorn was a Ministry of Magic employee of high rank during the administration under Pius Thicknesse. His chief function was an investigator of alleged Muggle-borns. In this capacity, he uncovered the falsified family tree—and thus the Muggle ancestry—of Dirk Cresswell.

Biography

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Albert Runcorn and Dolores Umbridge were two high-ranking members of the Ministry after it was taken over by Voldemort

Early life

It is unknown where Runcorn was born, but it is expected that he joined the Ministry of Magic and eventually attained a position of power.

Although it is thought that his family may havecome from the town Runcorn, next to Widnes and down from Liverpool to the East a bit.This is an idea that developed from Runcornians (people who live in Runcorn, they call themselves that) and that his family may have been named after said town.

Death Eater control of the Ministry

During Pius Thicknesse's administration of the Ministry of Magic, Runcorn informed on Muggle-borns to the Ministry of Magic, subsequently leading to their arrest and imprisonment. It is uncertain whether he is actively in Voldemort's camp, or is simply making use of the upheaval to advance his own aims within the Ministry as Dolores Umbridge is doing. It's certainly not necessary that he be a Death Eater in order to behave as he is.

Harry Potter's infiltration of the Ministry

Infiltration

Harry (center) disguised as Runcorn, with Hermione (left) as Mafalda Hopkirk and Ron (right) disguised as Reginald Cattermole

In 1997, Harry Potter impersonated Runcorn (who he learns is apparently quite senior in the Ministry) when he, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley infiltrated the Ministry in order to recover Salazar Slytherin's Locket, one of Voldemort's Horcruxes. The Polyjuice Potionusedto achieve this impersonation was made with Runcorn's hair. Harry became a fake Runcorn and used the disguise to gain access to the Ministry.

File:Runcorndh.jpg

Harry as Runcorn in the Ministry.

Once in the ministry, a wizard who bumps into him in the Atrium apologises and rushes away, and the Minister for Magic, Pius Thicknesse, addresses him familiarly as "Albert." At one point, Harry as Runcorn is sharing an elevator with an unnamed wizard who apparently is applauding Runcorn's revelation of the Muggle ancestry of Dirk Cresswell, and trying to grease his way into the position that Dirk has been ousted from. Later, in another elevator, Arthur Weasley tells Runcorn that this revelation of Cresswell's background is the sort of thing that will get him into trouble.

Harry, disguised as Runcorn, with the assistance of Hermione Granger (disguised as Mafalda Hopkirk) and Ron Weasley (disguised as Reginald Cattermole), helped Mary Cattermole escape her trial before the Muggle-Born Registration Commission headed by Dolores Umbridge, and as well as obtaining the locket and helping Mary and the real Reginald Cattermole escape with their children.

Later Life

After the rule of Lord Voldemort in Ministry falls and Dolores Umbridge's imprisonment, Runcorn could be also send into Azkaban for his crime, though his fate is uncertain.

Physical appearance

Runcorn was described as more than six feet tall, and powerfully built, with a black beard and a gravelly voice. It was said that he was very intimidating to the likes of Reginald Cattermole.

Relationships

Runcorn is very high in the Ministry and has done things that are underhanded in order to achieve his rank, apparently. There are wizards who are frightened of him, wizards who are smarming up to him to try and catch a ride on his coattails, wizards secure in their ancestry who are coldly furious at his tactics, and the upper echelons who treat him, apparently, as a near equal.

Arthur Weasley

Runcorn and Arthur Weasley worked at the Ministry of Magic together, and did not get along very well. This was due to the fact Mr Weasley did not approve of Runcorn's persecution of Muggle-borns.

Dolores Umbridge

Dolores Umbridge and Runcorn were work colleagues, working in close proximity with each other during the Second Wizarding War. Although Umbridge was Runcorn's superior, they got along quite well as they had similar opinions concerning Muggle-born witches and wizards.

Behind the scenes

  • LEGO Runcorn

    Runcorn as a LEGO minifigure

    The real Runcorn only appears twice in the film adaption, once when Pius Thicknesse gives a speech in the Atrium, and again before Harry transforms into him using the Polyjuice Potion.
  • Albert Runcorn is portrayed by Scottish actor David O'Hara in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.[1]
  • Runcorn appears to be clean shaven in the film, but in the book, Runcorn had a beard. However, when looking closely Runcorn seems to have stubble. This is eaiser to see on his minifigure in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7.
  • The outfit which Runcorn wears in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is in line with the Nazi imagery of the film. The leather trench coat when combined with Runcorn's duties and demeanour give him the appearance of a Gestapo operative.

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