11. Rufus Scrimgeour(80)

11. Rufus Scrimgeour

Rufus Scrimgeour is the former Minister of Magic, whose tenure was marked by difficulties in maintaining control during Voldemort’s rise. In *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*, Scrimgeour’s assassination by Death Eaters illustrates the severity of Voldemort’s influence over the Ministry and the broader wizarding world. His death signifies a turning point, emphasizing the peril faced by those in positions of authority under Voldemort’s rule and the ongoing struggle to resist his dark regime.