The Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic is a high-ranking position within the Ministry of Magic, answerable only to the Minister for Magic. Dolores Umbridge is the only person known to have held the title, serving under Cornelius Fudge, Rufus Scrimgeour, and then Pius Thicknesse, until she was arrested and imprisoned in Azkaban for her crimes against Muggle-borns.

Known Senior Undersecretaries

• Dolores Umbridge

Real World Connections

The style of the title reflects the Ministry's appropriation of standard British Civil Service hierarchy and labelling of posts.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Minister for Magic and Support Staff
Minister for Magic: Kingsley Shacklebolt
Advisor to the Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge
Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic: Dolores Umbridge
Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic: Percy Weasley
Head of the Muggle-Born Registration Commission (1997 to 1998 only) Dolores Umbridge