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| ⚫ | '''Minister Nobby Leach''' was the [[Great Britain|British]] [[Minister for Magic]] between [[1960s|1962]] and [[1960s|1968]]. He was the first [[ |
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| − | The major upheaval of his term in office were, most likely,<ref>Although unconfirmed, this is the most likely answer to the 6-4 question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]]; Squib Rights marches and pure-blood riots (supremacy) fit with the timeframe of Leach's term (the turbulent 1960s). Pure-blood riots also add up to [[Abraxas Malfoy]]'s "shady plot". However, the pure-blood supremacy issue also makes old (traditional) Wizengamot members walking out on learning of his appointment a possibility.</ref> the Pure-blood riots during the [[Squib Rights marches]], though it's equally possible that several of the oldest members of the Wizengamot walked out upon his appointment as Minister.<ref>Sixth question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] at [[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J. K. Rowling's Official Site]].</ref> |
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| + | Leach was born into a [[Muggle]] family in [[Great Britain]], sometime in or prior to [[1945]]. He was somehow trained in the [[magic]]al arts and eventually managed to become the [[Minister for Magic]] for Britain and [[Ireland]], being elected at least once. |
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| + | In 1962, Leach was the first [[Muggle-born]] to be appointed to the post of the [[Minister of Magic]]. Several of the oldest members of the Wizengamot resigned government posts in protest of his appointment<ref name="PM">''[[Pottermore]]'' - [http://www.pottermore.com/en/book5/chapter7/moment1/ministers-for-magic New from J.K. Rowling: Ministers for Magic]</ref>. |
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| + | Though Leach was believed to have played a part in England's 1966 World Cup Win, he denied these claims, stating that he had no part whatsoever<ref name="PM" />. |
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| + | He left his post in [[1968]] due to a shady plot, of which [[Abraxas Malfoy]] was believed part<ref name="pottermore">http://www.pottermore.com/en/book2/chapter4/moment3/the-malfoy-family The Malfoy Family</ref>, that resulted in his contracting a mysterious illness<ref name="PM" />. |
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*''Nobby ''is a diminutive form of the name ''Norbert'', meaning both "north" and "bright". |
*''Nobby ''is a diminutive form of the name ''Norbert'', meaning both "north" and "bright". |
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+ | *''Leach ''could refer to a sub-class of worm and an ingredient in [[Polyjuice Potion]], [[leech|the leech]]. Surname from a mediæval doctor (reference to use of leeches in bloodletting). |
| − | *Because of his name, he was likely an intelligent Minister and possibly [[Sorting Hat|Sorted]] in [[Ravenclaw]], during his time at [[Hogwarts]]. |
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==Appearances== |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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| + | |predecessor=[[Ignatius Tuft]] |
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| + | |years=[[1960s|1962]]-[[1960s|1968]] |
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Revision as of 16:27, 13 December 2014
Minister Nobby Leach was the British Minister for Magic between 1962 and 1968. He was the first Muggle-born Minister for Magic to ever hold office.
Biography
Early life
Leach was born into a Muggle family in Great Britain, sometime in or prior to 1945. He was somehow trained in the magical arts and eventually managed to become the Minister for Magic for Britain and Ireland, being elected at least once.
Minister for Magic
In 1962, Leach was the first Muggle-born to be appointed to the post of the Minister of Magic. Several of the oldest members of the Wizengamot resigned government posts in protest of his appointment[2].
Though Leach was believed to have played a part in England's 1966 World Cup Win, he denied these claims, stating that he had no part whatsoever[2].
He left his post in 1968 due to a shady plot, of which Abraxas Malfoy was believed part[1], that resulted in his contracting a mysterious illness[2].
Etymology
- Nobby is a diminutive form of the name Norbert, meaning both "north" and "bright".
- Leach could refer to a sub-class of worm and an ingredient in Polyjuice Potion, the leech. Surname from a mediæval doctor (reference to use of leeches in bloodletting).
Appearances
- J.K. Rowling's Official Site
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
