Mafalda Hopkirk

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Mafalda Hopkirk is a diminutive witch who works in the Improper Use of Magic Office at the Ministry of Magic.

Contents 1 Biography 1.1 1992 1.2 1995 1.3 1997 2 Physical Description 3 Etymology 4 Behind the scenes 5 Appearances 6 Notes and references

[edit] Biography

[edit] 1992

It was Mafalda Hopkirk who sent notice to Harry Potter regarding his alleged illegal use of a Hover Charm at 4 Privet Drive, in 1992.

[edit] 1995

Again, in 1995, she sent a notice to Harry expelling him from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his use of the Patronus in front of his cousin Dudley, a Muggle. A second notice from Hopkirk minutes later reinstated him.

[edit] 1997

In 1997, Hopkirk still worked for the Ministry under the new Death Eater regime. Her position was then described as "assistant." She assisted Dolores Umbridge with the registration and persecution of Muggle-borns, apparently assigned to record-keep for Umbridge by Travers. Hermione Granger disguised herself as Hopkirk through the use of Polyjuice Potion in order to infiltrate the Ministry with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley during this time.

[edit] Physical Description

She is described as being a "wispy" witch with flyaway grey hair. Hopkirk's Polyjuice Potion was described as having a "pleasant heliotrope colour", which suggests she is not as nasty as her superiors.

[edit] Etymology

• Mafalda - Portuguese form of Matilda. Means "strength in battle," from Germanic maht: "might, strength," and hild: "battle". This was the name of the wife of William the Conqueror.

[edit] Behind the scenes

• Hopkirk was voiced by Jessica Hynes in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She has been recast for the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and will instead be portrayed by Sophie Thompson.^[2]

[edit] Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First mentioned)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Voice)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)

[edit] Notes and references