Is Arthur Weasley destined to become the Minister of Magic?

[Berit Jakobsen]

No: HPFGUIDX 89101

Ray wrote:
I personally believe that Fudge's political career is about to come 
to a disasterous end.  
Just exactly who would replace him is a question for much debate.
Many point to Arthur Weasley, based largely on Ron's "prophecy" in 
OotP.  And I do believe that the Weasley name draws more respect than 
their financial situation would seem to justify.  However, because of 
his muggle-loving ways, Arthur is seen as much of a buffoon.  
Granted, his being wounded guarding the Ministry will certainly cast 
him in a hero's light, but I doubt that he has the political standing 
to rise to the Minister's post.

So who does that leave? Snape and Lockhart would both make for 
fascinating fanfics, but I doubt JKR will go that route.  Lupin, 
Hagrid, and Prof. Binns all have problems with "racial prejudice".  
Neville's gran is probably too old and Tonks too young.  Mooney and 
Prof. Trelawney are just too ... you know ...
 
I am left with just two candidates, assuming we have heard the new 
Minister's name mentioned at all...  Mr. Lovegood (Luna's dad) as 
a "respected journalist" and Nicholas Flamel.  Although Dumbledore 
said his old partner would "put his affairs in order and live out his 
alloted lifespan", there's no reason to think he isn't still alive 
some five years later.

Berit replies:

Mr. Lovegood, a "respected journalist"? I wouldn't exactly say that. 
Not even the tabloid-style journalist Rita Skeeter enjoys writing for 
his magazine...

I believe Arthur Weasley is going to be the Minister For Magic, but 
not in book 6 (or maybe not even at the start of book 7, but at the 
end of it or after the war). I don't see why Fudge is not going to 
stay in his post for at least another year. He is not dead yet. I 
agree that it will be too soon for Arthur to become Minister already 
in book 6 because he doesn't have the political "support". But that 
might very well change during the next two years as he becomes 
involved in the war against Voldemort. And from what we've seen of 
Arthur so far, it is my opinion he has what it takes to a great job 
as a Minister for Magic. He's not just a "big boy" finding childish 
pleasure in Muggle artefacts. He has shown himself to be a man of 
principles governing his beliefs and actions; a man who knows his 
political agenda (for example the equality of magical beings/myggles 
+ the protection of Muggles). Arthur Weasley has a lot of strengths 
old Fudge may envy him, the greatest one being having a HEART :-)

Also, I don't think Nicholas Flamel is among the living anymore. 
Dumbledore stated that when he and his wife had set things in order, 
they would say goodbye. Unless it takes several years to settle one's 
affairs, I think they're dead.

Berit
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