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Blood status and prejudice Ministry of Magic and the Wizard's Council Notable Witches and Wizards

Nobby Leach

Nobby Leach was Minister for Magic from 1962 to 1968. Leach was the first Muggle-born Minister for Magic, whose appointment caused a number of traditionalists to resign their government posts in protest (JKR, Pm).

Nobby Leach
Gender Male
Dates fl. 1960s
Species / Race Wizard
Blood Status Muggle-born
Affiliations Ministry of Magic
Profession Minister for Magic

Commentary

Etymology

nobby=fashionable, stylish
leach=To empty; drain. Synonymous with 'ooze.'

Notes

Mentioned in the third W.O.M.B.A.T. test posted on jkrowling.com (JKR).

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