======German Ministry of Magic======
=====Location Information=====
  * **Type:** Governmental Body, [[Ministry of Magic]]
  * **Location:** [[Berlin]], [[Germany]] (//[[Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore]]// (film))
  * **Owner/Residents:** Led by the German Minister for Magic. In the 1930s, this post was held by [[Anton Vogel]]. (//[[Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore]]// (film))
  * **Key Features:** Grand and imposing architecture with dark stone, featuring a large atrium with golden eagle motifs. (//[[Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore]]// (film))
=====Description and History=====
The German Ministry of Magic is the governmental body that presides over the magical community in [[Germany]]. While its existence is logically implied by the [[International Statute of Secrecy]] and Germany's participation in the [[International Confederation of Wizards]], no details about it appear in the original seven //Harry Potter// novels. All specific information regarding its location, appearance, and history comes from the film //[[Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore]]//.
In the 1930s, the German Ministry was located in [[Berlin]] and played a central role in the global wizarding world's response to the rise of [[Gellert Grindelwald]]. At this time, the German Minister for Magic was [[Anton Vogel]], who also held the prestigious position of [[Supreme Mugwump]] of the [[International Confederation of Wizards]].
The Ministry building itself is depicted as a vast and imposing structure, reflecting a sense of power and authority. Its interior features a massive, multi-story atrium decorated with large, stylized golden eagles. The architecture is characterized by dark stone and grand, formal spaces, projecting an image of stern tradition.
During the global wizarding crisis, the German Ministry became the focal point of [[Gellert Grindelwald]]'s political maneuvering. Minister [[Vogel]], under [[Grindelwald]]'s influence, made the controversial decision to absolve [[Grindelwald]] of his past crimes, allowing him to run as a candidate for [[Supreme Mugwump]]. The Ministry was chosen to host the election, but it was heavily infiltrated by [[Grindelwald]]'s acolytes, who conspired to rig the outcome. The plan involved using a reanimated, enchanted [[Qilin]] to falsely choose [[Grindelwald]] as the worthy leader. This period of history shows the Ministry in a state of weakness and corruption, susceptible to the dark wizard's influence.
=====Role in the Story=====
The German Ministry of Magic's primary role in the known [[canon]] is as the setting for a major political confrontation during the global conflict against [[Gellert Grindelwald]]. The events that transpired within its walls were a critical turning point in the war.
The rigged election ceremony was disrupted by [[Newt Scamander]], [[Albus Dumbledore]], and their allies, who exposed [[Grindelwald]]'s deception using a second, living [[Qilin]]. This public exposure of his corruption before the leaders of the wizarding world, inside the German Ministry itself, shattered his carefully constructed political legitimacy and forced him to abandon his attempt to seize power through electoral means. The Ministry, therefore, serves as a symbol of how established magical governments were nearly subverted by [[Grindelwald]]'s populist rhetoric and dark magic.
=====Known Areas Within=====
  * **Grand Atrium:** The main entrance hall of the Ministry, notable for its immense scale, dark stone construction, and prominent golden eagle symbols. (//[[Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore]]// (film))
  * **Chamber of the Supreme Election:** A vast, circular, and tiered chamber where high-profile international events, such as the election for the [[Supreme Mugwump]], are held. It is here that the Walk of the [[Qilin]] ceremony took place. (//[[Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore]]// (film))
=====Behind the Scenes=====
The German Ministry of Magic is not mentioned by name in the seven original *Harry Potter* books. Its name, location in [[Berlin]], leadership under [[Anton Vogel]], and its entire depiction and historical role are creations for the film //[[Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore]]//.
Prior to the film, the existence of a German governing body was merely an assumption based on the framework of international magical law established in the books. The architectural design of the Ministry in the film appears to be influenced by early 20th-century German monumentalism and Art Deco styles, fitting the 1930s setting of the story.