Order of Merlin

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 155866


Catlady wrote:
> The Lexicon says "The Order of Merlin is a great honor, bestowed on
> wizards who have demonstrated their devotion to the principles of
> living harmoniously with Muggles. The Order was created by Merlin, the
> famous wizard of the Middle Ages, to pass laws against using magic
> against Muggles." Apparently that comes from Merlin's Famous Wizard
Card.


Potioncat:
I wonder where the Lexicon got that? We aren't told much in canon, but
that doesn't fit with what we know. Doesn't Lockhart have an Order of
Merlin? Seems like the wizard who invented the Self-Stirring Cauldron
has one too. Wasn't it hinted that Snape would get one for capturing
Black? What does any of that have to do with Muggle Relations?