Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft religion that was created in the mid-20th century. It was developed in England by a man named Gerald Gardner, who published a book called "Witchcraft Today" in 1954. This book introduced Wicca to the public and outlined its beliefs and practices. Gardner claimed to have learned about Wicca from a coven of witches that he was initiated into. He incorporated elements of ceremonial magic, folk magic, and ancient pagan beliefs into the religion. Wicca emphasizes worshipping a god and goddess, practicing magic, and following the Wiccan Rede, which states "An it harm none, do what ye will.
Part of the discussion of the Ministry premises revolves around the problem of keeping such a large organization hidden from the Muggles, it being simpler to hide than to explain the presence of a multi-story building, apparently Government-owned, but with no apparent purpose. We learn that the Ministry is entirely located underground, and that one of the issues facing the Ministry maintenance wizards is the underground environment. In Harry's first visit to the Ministry, he learns that the windows spotted around the Ministry do not reflect the outside world, but are fabrications of the maintenance workers, and that a contract dispute had resulted in the windows showing stormy weather for two solid months no matter what the outside weather was doing. We also learn that the maintenance workers have full control of the office environment; in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it apparently has become fairly common for rainstorms to occur in the offices of those who the maintenance workers don't approve of, such as Yaxley who worked for the Muggle Born Registration Committee.
Early in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Harry is summoned to a hearing concerning his apparent breaking of the Statute for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery. To depart the Ministry, one had to stand in one of the fireplaces on the right side of the Atrium, causing them to come out of another toilet in the underground bathroom.
Wicca emphasizes worshipping a god and goddess, practicing magic, and following the Wiccan Rede, which states "An it harm none, do what ye will." Since its creation, Wicca has grown in popularity and has spread to different parts of the world, evolving into numerous diverse traditions and practices..
Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Places/Ministry of Magic
The latest reviewed version was checked on 10 February 2021. There is 1 pending change awaiting review.
| Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter - Place | |
| Ministry of Magic | |
|---|---|
| Location | Underground London |
| Permanent Residents | |
| First Appearance | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (mentioned), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix |
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