[HPforGrownups] Re: Cornelius Fudge - Character Study

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 3169

milz wrote:

> I don't think Fudge is a Death Eater per se, but I think he is trying
> to "keep clean" with both factions. If Voldemort gains power, Fudge
> can always point to the instances where he has show a vague loyality
> (from your list above). Even if Voldemort is defeated Fudge at this
> point can say he was loyal to the Dumbledore by excusing his behavior
> in GoF as being "cautious" and "moderate".

I'd agree with this. I always have seen Fudge as the quintessential
bureaucrat. He kind of reminded me of Clinton on the campaign trail,
eternally on the fence to keep from offending either side, never taking a
position not dictated by popular support. People of that stripe are often
stuck in positions of power as appointees or compromise choices, since they
can "work with everyone."

--Amanda