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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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