MUN NOTE: These guides were built in 2012 prior to any Pottermore expansions, and is how my blogs  ( @livinghorcrux / @severelydisenchanted / Severus ) address various elements of the wizarding world.

While some of this is Canonly Verifiable, the years these spells are picked up is of my own design, in some spaces based loosely on video game inferences and I am freely dedicating it to the fandom to do with as they please. Expand on it, ignore it, use it – whatever you want to do. Simply note that my blogs count it as canon – yours do not need to. 

You may also notice that spells we see canonly cast by characters in a certain year are listed as something higher or lower on this master list. This is because after careful reflection on the matter, I felt that the particular spell in question was special for the canon involved, but that different rules should apply for regular students. Most spells like this will have notes as to why they are placed where they are, for better understanding of my choices.

FIRST YEARS

• – Alarte Ascendare [Charm]  Used to launch an object up into the air.
  
• – Alohomora [Charm]  Used on locks without magical defenses of their own, Alohamora will cause them to open.
  
• – Colloportus [Charm] The locking spell is used to magically ward doors and objects such as trunks from being opened by normal means. Most useful against muggles, and countered by Alohomora. 
  
• – Finite [Charm] Stops all currently remaining spell effects that it targets. It is similar to Finite Incantatem, except it targets a specific object or creature rather than one’s surroundings.
  
• – Lacarnum Inflamarae [Charm] Used to summon a small flame.
  
• – Locomotor Mortis [Jinx] Stops someone from being able to use their legs.
  
• – Periculum [Charm] Causes red sparks to shoot from the end of the casters wand. Although Harry didn’t pick this up until fourth year, I believe it is a rudimentary enough spell that First Years could manage it – however it is simply not on the general curriculum.
  
• – Reparo [Charm] Fixes broken objects.
  
• – Wingardium Leviosa [Charm] Levitates an object.

SECOND YEARS

• – Arresto Momentum [Charm] Slows down or stops the movement of an object.
  
• – Diffindo [Charm] A spell that rips, divides, and separates objects into parts. When used against people or animals, it can can cause death or serious injury. It is not intended for this purpose. Students will be at risk of expulsion if ever caught using the Severing Charm in this manner.
  
• – Everte Statum [Jinx] Dueling spell used to send the opponent flying. 
  
• – Expelliarmus [Charm] Disarms your opponent. A first level defense spell.
  
• – Finite Incantatem [Charm] A general counter-spell used to terminate all spell effects in a surrounding area. This spell is similar in to Finite, however, it targets an area rather than a specific object or individual. That said, it is ineffective on the Unforgivable Curses. 
  
• – Fera Verto [Spell] Transforms animals into water goblets. 
  
• – Immobulus [Charm] Renders target immobile.
  
• – Petrificus Totalus [Jinx] Full body paralysis
  
• – Protego [Charm] Used to cast a first level shield against a most low level jinxes and hexes. 
  
• – Rictusempra [Charm] Tickles opponent 
• – Tarantallegra [Jinx] Forces opponent to dance

THIRD YEARS

• – Arania Exumai [Jinx] A blasting spell used to knock back an opponent. Often used in dueling, Ronald Weasley found a more specific use for it in casting back Acromantula most effectively.
• – Cheering Charm [Charm] Causes a sense of mild euphoria in the recipient of the Charm. Over-use may cause giddiness and regrettable silliness.
• – Epoximise [Charm] Used to bind two objects together, the Sticking Charm is often used to hang pictures on walls in wizarding homes.
• – Glacius [Charm] Used to put out fires and create ice blocks.
• – Impervius [Charm] A spell used to prevent a substance being affected by another to some degree, such as glasses from rain or robes from Potions ingredient spills.
• – Lumos [Charm] Creates a light at the tip of ones wand.
• – Lumos Maxima [Charm] Creates a large ball of light from the tip of ones wand that can be cast away from the wand in order to illuminate a larger area.
• – Multicorfors [Charm] Causes an object or animal to change colors. 
• – Nox [Charm] Extinguishes Lumos.
• – Riddikulus [Spell] Used against Boggarts in order to transform them into something the caster considers funny.
• – Scourgify [Charm] Used to clean up most basic messes. 
• – Tollere Umor [Charm] Used to remove moisture from hair and clothing.
• – Waddiwasi [Jinx] Used to removes impacted objects (such as gum in keyholes) and launches them through the air at the will of the caster. 

FOURTH YEARS

• – Abdepulso [Charm] Second level disarming spell, it is a stronger version of Expelliarmus.
• – Accio [Charm] Summons an object to the caster.
• – Ascendio [Charm] Used to lift the caster high into the air, or propel them to the surface if they are submerged. 
• – Bat-Bogey Hex [Hex] Grotesquely enlarges the victims snot, give it wings, and send it attacking the victim. 
• – Bombarda [Charm] Used to create small explosions. One of this spell’s uses are to blast open sealed doors. Hermione Granger utilizes this in her third year, however taking into account Hermione’s love of knowledge I decided this spell was actually above her level at the time. It just seems a bit strong for the average third year.
• – Contecto Tegum [Charm] Second level shielding spell, it is a stronger version of a basic Protego. ( original spell )
• – Depulso [Charm] The counter to Accio, Depulso is the Banishing Charm that sends objects away from the caster.
• – Engorgio [Charm] Causes the target to swell in size.
• – Ennervate [Spell] Used to reverse the effects of Stupify.
• – Furnunculus [Jinx] Causes a person to break out in boils when it comes in contact with their skin. The effects can be cleared by the Boil-Cure Potion. 
• – Impedimenta [Jinx] Impedes forward motion, either slowing or stopping an opponent.
• – Point Me [Charm] Spins the casters wand in the palm of their hand, to point in the direction of an object or person they are looking for. The wand acts as a compass until it is found, but the range of the spell is not exceptionally far. Example of range: Second floor to fourth floor, yes. Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, no.
• – Reducio [Charm] Counter to Engorgio, Reducio causes the target to shrink back to its original size.
• – Reducto [Hex] Used to blast objects into pieces. The number of pieces may vary, depending on the power of the casting. If used with extreme force, the object may disintegrate. 
• – Stupefy [Hex] Manifested as a jet of red sparks, the Stunning Spell renders an opponent unconscious and may, at times, move objects back.
• – Serpensortia [Curse] Used to cast a serpent from the users wand, this spell has the potential to be incredibly dangerous. Although used by Draco Malfoy in his second year, it was mentioned that it was an unusual casting. I believe this spell is too much for average second years and have chosen to list it as fourth instead. Note that this spell should not be used regularly as it is certainly not on the Hogwarts curriculum. 
• – Vipera Evanesca [Spell] The counter-curse and Untransfiguration for Serpensortia that causes the conjured snake to vanish. 

FIFTH YEARS

• – Aparecium [Spell] Transfiguration based, this spell forces invisible ink to appear. 
• – Bombarda Maxima [Charm] A stronger level than a normal Bombarda, this spell creates more concentrated explosions and is fairly destructive.
• – Flagrate Creates a burning trail in the air that fades with time. It can be directed in any shape or direction the caster chooses using their wand. 
• – Flame Freezing Spell [Charm] Changes the effects of a fire, so that instead of burning, it feels like a warm summer breeze. The caster may feel a gentle tickling sensation. 
• – Inanimatus Conjurus [Spell] Used to animate various inanimate objects. The size of the object and the length of time in which it is animate depends on the concentration and strength of the castor.
• – Quietus [Charm] Quietus is the counter-spell to of Sonorus, the incantation which amplifies a person’s voice. 
• – Silencio [Charm] Renders the victim temporarily mute. It works on both Beasts and Beings.
• – Sonarus [Charm] This spell amplifies someone’s voice. The voice will become loud enough to be heard over a great distance.
• – Tempus [Charm] When cast, it forms a gold colored mist that tells the current time.

SIXTH YEARS

• – Aguamenti [Charm] Conjures a jet of clear, pure water from the tip of the caster’s wand. Depending on the casters concentration and intentions, this charm can be a simple jet of water to a wave.
• – Confundus Charm [Jinx] Causes a person or animated object to become highly confused. Depending on the caster’s concentration and intentions, the spell can cause varying degrees of inflicted confusion, ranging from tricking a person about a specific issue to making them lose all semblance of common sense, even to the point of endangering themselves.
• – Evanesco [Spell] The Vanishing Spell things and living beings to Vanish. 
• – Incarcerous [Hex] A spell that conjures ropes, which then bind the victim. 
• – Oppugno [Charm] Directs an object or individual to attack the victim. This spell will cause conjured creatures or other moveable objects under the control of the caster to attack the target.
• – Orchideous [Spell] A Transfiguration spell that conjures a bouquet of flowers from the end of the caster’s wand. 
• – Permanent Sticking Charm [Charm] An advanced form of Epoximise, this spell permanently binds two objects together, and depending on the strength of the caster, will not be removed regardless of the amount of Finites are cast at it.
• – Specialis Revelio [Charm] Used to identify the ingredients of the target potion or the enchantments on a target object. 
• – Tergeo [Charm] A cleaning spell used to siphon off blood, dust, grease and probably many other things. It is similar to the Scouring Charm. 

SEVENTH YEARS

• – Bubble-Head Charm [Charm] The most effective spell for breathing underwater or in any environment where fresh air is hard to gather, it forms a bubble around ones head that allows for fresh air and minor protection from falling objects.
• – Conjunctivitis Curse [Hex] Causes irritation in the target’s eyes, causing them to swell shut as though the victim has contracted ‘pink eye’.
• – Episkey [Charm] A healing spell that heals relatively minor injuries such as broken toes and noses. It causes a cold-hot sensation as the bone is reset. Though used by Luna Lovegood in the film adaptation, it was Nymphadora in the books and as such, I felt that a healing spell was more suited to graduating students than to sixth years, as Healing is a highly complex practice.
• –Galaciticus [Jinx] Causes the air around the intended target to grow cold and all moisture in the area to solidify before blasting the intended target backwards with a pelting force of hail to follow. Without the correct amount of power, this spell will simply make the air cold, or will push the target back. 
• – Gemini Jinx [Jinx] Causes anything someone touches to multiply. Extremely useful for vault protection.
• – Imperturbable Charm [Charm] Creates an invisible barrier around a target, which can be detected if something thrown at said object bounces away from it. 
• – Meteolojinx Recanto [Spell] Used to counter weather effect charms.
• – Supersensory Charm [Charm] Cast upon ones self, this spell is used to give the caster enhanced senses.
• – Undetectable Extension Charm [Charm] Used to make things bigger on the inside only and is able to go undetected.

ADULTS ONLY

• – Adescire [Spell] Sends a memory of the caster at a chosen recipient. Generally used to teach and build Legilimency and Occlumency skills, when used in a battle situation Adescire can cause distraction and confusion as the recipient is bombarded by unexpected imagery. ( original spell! )
• – Anapneo [Spell] A healing spell that clears the target person’s throat if it is blocked, an example would be if one were choking. 
• – Animagus Reversal [Spell] An untransfiguration that returns an Animagus back into its human form. If performed on a non-animagus, the spell will have no effect and will not harm the animal.
• – Cushioning Charm [Charm] Creates an unseen softening effect on a target surfaces. It is primarily used in broomstick manufacturing to make the brooms more comfortable for riders.
• – Detegrae [Charm] Used to break through a second or third layering of defense; an advanced shield breaking curse. ( original spell! )
• – Disillusionment Charm [Charm] This spell causes the target to become a kind of chameleon, taking on the appearance of whatever is behind it. It is typically used to hide magical creatures or objects from Muggles. It can also be cast upon people – it doesn’t make them invisible, but it does make them harder to see.
• – Fidelius Charm [Charm] Takes a specific piece of information and implants it into a being’s soul. The one whose soul houses the secret is known as the Secret-Keeper. The purpose of this spell is to conceal a specific location, making it invisible, intangible, unplottable, and sound-proof. 
• – Irasihaeme [Curse] Causes intra-abdominal internal bleeding, which can often be missed by healers if it misses the gastrointestinal-tract. ( original spell! )
• – Inaenmastoma [Spell] Used to spell vital potions, nutrients and even food into the stomach of a patient who is incapable of swallowing on their own, due to illness, injury or coma. ( original spell! )
• – Legilimens [Spell] Used to break past the barriers of a persons mind and examine their memories. 
• – Muggle Repelling Charm [Charm] Causes an area to be unseen by Muggles, or causes it to be undesirable for Muggles to search or enter.
• – Occlumens [Spell] Counter to legilimens, occlumens is used to create barriers that block legilimancy users from seeing their memories.
• – Obliviate [Charm] Used to make people forget things they have seen or done. Depending on the strength, concentration and skill of the caster, it can erase as much as an entire life’s worth of memory, to as little as a singular moment.
• – Patronus Charm [Charm] The Patronus Charm is canonly described as being highly advanced magic, so much so that it isn’t even placed on the Hogwarts Charms curriculum. Used as a protection against Dementors and Lethifolds, the Patronus Charm is summoned by the strength of a person’s happy memories. 
• – Piertotum Locomotor [Spell] A powerful Transfiguration used to animate large objects, such as suits of armor or statues to do ones bidding.
• – Portus [Charm] Used to turn an ordinary object into a Portkey.
• – Prior Incantato [Charm] Shows the last spell performed by the wand it is cast at.
• – Pyracere [Hex] An offensive fire-spell that is far more user-friendly than Fiendfire, Pyracere casts a ball of fire from the tip of the wand that is preceded by a cushioning of air. The resulting effect is that a person struck by Pyracere is sent flying backwards while the flames cause damage to the area they once stood in. Used to knock individuals unconscious or drive them back and keep them blocked in by the flames. (original spell)
• – Unbreakable Vow [Spell] A magically binding contract between two wizards or witches, in which a third party bears witness and casts the binding. If the person who accepts the conditions of the Unbreakable Vow breaks them, they die, making it a very serious commitment. 
• – Viscarae [Curse] Causes three gashes to appear on the victim’s body, crossing from shoulder to hip. If cast ineptly, those gashes will appear on the caster as well as the victim. If cast by someone with inadequate power or by someone coerced into it, the wounds will appear on the caster only. ( original spell! )

RESTRICTED SPELLS

All of these spells are either illegal in the wizarding world, or were created by canons and their usage is only known to those who are taught by the canon creator. Note that spells created by Severus are removed from this list, and if you would like to learn of them you’re welcome to see my divergent information on the matter here.

• – Avada Kedavera [Curse] Specifically designed for murder, Avada Kedavera is one of the few spells that cannot be blocked by a shield. When struck with it, there is no return.
• – Crucio [Curse] Specifically designed to inflict tremendous pain, Crucio is nearly impossible to block and prolonged exposure to it can cause irreparable psychological and nerve damage.
• – Imperio [Curse] The only spell capable of stripping a witch or wizard of their will, Imperio is nearly as difficult to block as a well cast Crucio. Depending on the will of the caster and the will of the one being held under, it is possible to resist Imperio to a certain degree. Note that this will not be a common occurrence.
• – Morsmordre [Spell] Created by Tom Riddle for the specific use of psychological warfare, Morsmordre is only to be utilized by Death Eaters, and even then, with caution. When cast, it causes the Dark Mark to form in the sky and hover above the area it was cast in. Morsmordre is the only reserved spell that can be used by a seventh year student, and only if they are a Marked Death Eater.
• – Veneficus Viscus [Curse] A particularly vicious curse, the Veneficus Viscus poisons the flesh, killing off nerve endings and blocking blood flow passages so that the limb becomes blackened and dead, like an accelerated case of frostbite. The infected limb must be amputated before the infection spreads to any vital areas or organs; there is no other way of stopping the curse. All who touch the blackened sections of a Veneficus victim’s flesh directly will find themselves infected as well. This spell is punishable by up to sixteen years in Azkaban; ( Original spell, part of Severus’ backstory. Feel free to ask about this if you wish. )

MUN NOTE: These guides were built in 2012 prior to any Pottermore expansions, and is how my blogs  ( @livinghorcrux / @severelydisenchanted / Severus ) address various elements of the wizarding world.

While some of this is Canonly Verifiable, the majority is of my own design and I am freely dedicating it to the fandom to do with as they please. Expand on it, ignore it, use it – whatever you want to do. Simply note that my blogs count it as canon – yours do not need to.

Potioneer

A potioneer is an individual who excels in the art of potion-making and has learned to make a living off of it. Generally speaking, potioneers work within other organizations, such as schools, the Ministry and St. Mungos. Some potioneers do work independently as apothecaries, while others still will volunteer their services for a set price depending on the difficulty of the request. All potioneers have the following credentials to ensure to their clients and the Ministry that they are not working without proper licensing or knowledge.

A potioneer must achieve O.W.L.’s of ‘A’ or higher standard in Arithmancy, Charms and Transifguration, as well as a minimum of ‘E’ standard grades in Herbology and Potions. Their N.E.W.T. levels would be matching, or better, than their O.W.L.’s in these particular subjects.

Potioneers can also hold additional jobs and are not limited to merely potion-making. If you wish to expand on your characters career, see our sections on

Potions Professors, The Department of Intoxicating Substances, International Magical Trading Standards Body, Ludicrous Patents Office, and Diseases and Potions and Plant Poisoning.

Apothecary

An apothecary is a supplier of potions ingredients and pre-made potions kept under proper storage for the purpose of being sold in large quantities or for many buyers. They are established potioneers and have considerable knowledge of all their products and wares. One cannot become an apothecary if one does not meet the requirements of a potioneer.

Apothecaries are a sub-section of shop owners. They are bound by the rules of both shop keepers and potioneers, so keep this in mind during the creation process!

Potions Master

Potions Master is an officiated title given to someone who has contributed considerable work to the improvement of the art and science of potions making and has been acknowledged by the Most Extraordinary Society of Potioneers as a Master in the field.

In order to be considered for a Potions Mastery, one must achieve O.W.L.’s of ‘E’ or higher standard in Arithmancy, Charms and Transifguration, as well as ‘O’ standard grades in Herbology and Potions. Their N.E.W.T. levels would be matching, or better, than their O.W.L.’s in these particular subjects.

They must then contribute considerable developments, essays and thesis to Potions Quarterly and other Potions tribunals in order to gain recognition for their work. Individuals who successfully garner research grants from the Ministry of Magic are more likely to be watched by the Most Extraordinary Society of Potioneers, though success in their endeavors does not automatically guarantee that one will be offered the opportunity to take the aptitude and proficiency tests issued by the Society to those they consider as being good candidates for the title.

Curse Breakers

Curse Breakers are highly talented witches and wizards who are paid several galleons above minimum wage due to the serious and dangerous nature of their job. A Curse Breaker disables or counters curses in ancient tombs and other historical sites world-wide, in order to bring back gold and valuable objects that have been lost or locked away and return it all to Gringotts.

Curse-Breaker requirements include O.W.L.’s of at least E standard in Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, Ancient Studies, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Potions and Transfiguration. N.E.W.T.’s of the same level or higher are expected in the same subject list.

Afterward, one applies with Gringotts Bank for the position and if the admissions exam is passed, TWO YEARS of curse breaking education and training is undergone with the Gringotts Goblins. All applicants MUST be willing to travel, as there is no stationary position for Curse Breakers and very few places in need of curse breaking in the UK.

Dragonologist

Dragonology is a branch of magizoology that deals specifically with the dragon populations. A Dragonologist specializes in the study, care, protection and preservation of dragon colonies around the world, and are frequently called upon to herd a dragon away from a Muggle population, or to monitor a dragon in an unnatural environment. ( Such as the Tri-Wizard Tournament )

Requirements include O.W.L.’s of at least E standard in Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Potions, Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts. N.E.W.T.’s of same or higher level in the same subjects are also required. An application examination is required, followed by a physical and mental aptitude test if passed.

After which, the successful applicant MUST be willing to travel as dragon colonies are hosted all over the world and dragonologists are in high demand in many of them.

Magizoologist

A magizoologist is a wizarding naturalist who specializes in the study, care, protection and preservation of magical animals across the globe. They are well-versed in Muggle-distraction techniques and in the ways of animals, plants and environments and how the three interact.

Requirements include O.W.L.’s of at least E standard in Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Potions, Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts. N.E.W.T.’s of same or higher level in the same subjects are also required.

Magizoologists are rarely ‘free-lance’ workers and are usually working under Ministry grants or with specific colonies or shops.

Vampire Hunter

These individuals are not legally sanctioned and are privately paid mercenaries. To be caught working as a vampire hunter is a crime punishable by up to ninety years in Azkaban, as according to paragraph twelve of the Guidelines for the Treatment of Non-Wizard Part-Humans.

As a result, a character who employs themselves this way must be willing to accept the canon consequences of their actions if they are caught or placed under suspicion by other characters.

Huntsman

These individuals are hired by the Ministry to hunt down and capture wild and dangerous magical creatures. They are, at times, sanctioned to put that creature down on the spot if they are able. These creatures are always four [X] or higher in categorization and are made more dangerous by whatever ailment has caused them to go rogue. Huntsman are typically Aurors, Hit Wizards and even Curse Breakers, or have similar credentials.

Huntsman are paid on a commission structure; per creature they capture and or kill they receive an immediate payment.

Professional Quidditch Players

These individuals are hired by the Quidditch League and paid standard rates for professional players. Regardless of what team someone plays on, the rates are standardized according to the stipulations set forth by the Department of Magical Games and Sports. A full list of teams can be found HERE.

MUN NOTE: These guides were built in 2012 prior to any Pottermore expansions, and is how my blogs  ( @livinghorcrux / @severelydisenchanted / Severus ) address various elements of the wizarding world.

The majority of this piece is canonly verifiable through the wiki and is simply here for my own reference; that said please double check these pieces as some may involve information that is not in fact canon!

Knockturn Alley

BORGIN & BURKES
A wizarding pawn shop that has the exclusive and beneficial service of coming in to pick up anything that may cause the Ministry to question a bit too much into one’s lifestyle, Borgin & Burkes employees are masters of hiding their worst wares during Ministry inspection and of course, in keeping the confidentiality of those who sell to them.

MORIBUND’S
Located next to the The Spiny Serpent, and opposite Borgin and Burkes, this shop was named after its original founder, Moribund. Catering to witches and wizards of small budgets and broad plans, Moribund’s provides its patrons with difficult to obtain and steep to afford artifacts on affordable payment plans. Very much your wizard version of a loan office, Moribund’s patrons can dress to impress, decorate to astonish or give a gift well beyond their means if they happen to pick it up here – and agree to the terms and conditions of the monthly rates, return policies and of course consequences for failing to deliver on monthly payments.

THE SPINY SERPENT
An exotic wares supplier, the Spiny serpent caters to the affluent witches and wizards, providing rare (and often illegal) artifacts for interior home design and defenses. The door is permanently locked – only patrons with the password may enter, and only those with the correct connections may obtain said password.

Hogsmeade

DERVISH & BANGES
A small repair shop that sells used and refurbished artifacts, as well as takes and repairs broken ones for a nominal fee.

DOGWEED & DEATHCAP
One of the finest Herbology shops in the UK, Dogweed and Deathcap cater to all manner of your plant related needs, from cultivating rare and hard to raise plants to providing seeds and care guides, Dogweed and Deathcap employees are professional Herbologists who assist any from the most advanced brewers and herbologists, to the most green Hogwarts student.

DOMINIC MAESTRO’S
A fine music shop established to provide artists with all the equipment they need for maintaining their instruments, Dominic’s employees are all well versed in music both classical and modern, and are capable of aiding anyone from a novice to an expert. They also have access to some of the best instrument craftspeople in the UK, and are more than capable of submitting commissions to them for those who want a more personalized instrument. Otherwise, there are many ready-made instruments at the shop.

GLADRAGS WIZARDWEAR
A fine clothing shop that caters to every conceivable budget, Gladrags prides itself on being able to provide excellent clothing options and designs to wizarding folk no matter what. Gladrag’s employees are capable of designing some of the most fashionable clothes with some of the most expensive – as well as some of the cheapest – materials. As the capability to work with silk or cotton is something most in the field have a difficult time switching with, all of Gladrags employees are some of the most inventive designers and tailors around.

HONEYDUKES
One of the most famous attractions of Hogsmeade village is her world renowned magical sweet-shop, Honeydukes. Famous for its chocolate and wild-flavor sweets, Honeydukes is always on the cutting edge of sweets and treats. Its creation and testing team members are high-class pâtissiers and professional confectioners who have had at least five years experience in the field prior to hire.

MADAM PUDDIFOOT’S TEA SHOP
The number one location for Hogwarts teenagers and couples, Madam Puddifoot’s is a niche cafe that caters to the frill and delicacy desired by young women. They have an accomplished pâtissier who designs all their feature sweets and a baker who provides all the customary crumpets to go along with ones tea.

POTAGE’S CAULDRON SHOP
Hogsmeade’s local branch of Potage’s, this location Is considerably smaller and only has room for two on staff employees. The owner checks in from time to time, or will cover a shift when necessary, but the apothecary and the potioneer handle all of the merchandising and sales. A firm knowledge of cauldrons and their uses with various types of potions and ingredients, as well as their effects on either is required, thus why Potage’s only hires credited apothecaries and potioneers.

SCRIVENSHAFT’S QUILL SHOP
A stationary store that caters to Hogwarts staff and students, Scrivenshaft’s carries everything from your regular writing materials to personalized parchments and specialized quills. A relatively small shop, Scrivenshaft employs a single sales representative who is trained to have sound knowledge of the store’s products, and a single Fletcher who designs, cuts and manages the quill center.

SPINTWITCHES
A sporting goods shop in Hogsmeade, Spintwitches dedicates itself to providing the best in broom care products and Quidditch team paraphernalia. It is the merchandiser’s job to ensure that the favored teams for the Quidditch World Cup are always being showcased, and that those teams are shifted according to public opinion.

THE HOG’S HEAD
Perhaps the most disreputable location in all of Hogsmeade, the Hog’s Head is a dingy, dirty hovel of a pub, whose bartenders haven’t been bothered to clean since their hiring date and Aberforth simply hasn’t been bothered to bug them over it. Could be he’s hired on some new, more willing to clean folk recently, but that’s all whispers on the wind really.

THE MAGIC NEEP
A grocer for the various needs of the magical community living within Hogsmeade, the Magical Neep has everything from your typical food needs to household cleaners for the day-to-day witch and wizard. Merchandisers are in charge of keeping stock full and presentable, ensuring that sales are competitive and relevant, and educating the sales representatives on products. Sales representatives assist customers in finding what they need, upsell products according to what a customer is purchasing and perform sales transactions.

THE THREE BROOMSTICKS
The Three Broomsticks is the most popular pub in Hogsmeade, as well as the town’s only inn. Frequently utilized by visiting family not wishing to bunk down at Hogwarts, the Three Broomsticks prides itself on clean and comfortable rooms, excellent food and drink and superior customer service. Bartenders are expected to have knowledge of wizarding drinks and mixes as well as a decent knowledge of wizard-favorite Muggle mixes. Its waitresses are expected to be friendly, quick and efficient, while the cleaner is expected to be on time every day and on top of the bedrooms as soon as possible. The chef at the Three Broomsticks has had at least five years experience as a cook, while the line cook has at least two. Bouncers are expected to be stern, but not totalitarian – even the worst drunkards are valued customers in their own right.

TOMES AND SCROLLS
A specialty bookshop established in 1768, Tomes and Scrolls provides everything from wizarding fiction to best-selling How Two books for the practical witch or wizard. What sets Tomes and Scrolls apart from other bookshops is their niche market in ancient scrolls and texts from all around the UK and greater Europe. Chances are that long looked for first edition can be found tucked away at Tomes and Scrolls. Their display case and back room hold some of their most ancient (and therefore most expensive) wares. Merchandisers are expected to know what is on display and to be aware of all the products in the store. Sales representatives have an equally strong product knowledge and are familiar with the care needed for old parchments.

WISEACRES WIZARDING EQUIPMENT
The Hogsmeade location of the popular wizarding odds and ends shop in Diagon Alley, this Wiseacre’s location caters a bit more toward Hogwarts staff and students than the eclectic wizarding population as a whole, like its parent shop in Diagon. Here one will find all manner of odds and ends for doing one’s class wizardry, from new sets of scales, to star-tracking telescopes. The merchandiser must ensure that the most relevant products to Hogwarts staff and students are given the best showcasing.

WIZARDING WIRELESS NETWORK HEADQUARTERS
The most popular wizarding wireless station, WWN features some of the best music the wizarding world has to offer. Well known for its Witching Hour musical line ups as well as its innovative news programs, the WWN is featured in almost every wizarding home and as such, only hires the best radio personalities the industry has to offer.

ZONKO’S JOKE SHOP
The favorite shop of Hogwarts students, Zonko’s is perhaps infamous among the school’s faculty for its wild joke products, ranging from Dungbombs to Sugar Quills. Due to the current events in the wizarding world in regards to the Dark Lord’s return, Zonko’s has downsized its employee base considerably, and seems to be under threat of going under or closing altogether.

MUN NOTE: These guides were built in 2012 prior to any Pottermore expansions, and is how my blogs  ( @livinghorcrux / @severelydisenchanted / Severus ) address various elements of the wizarding world.

The majority of this piece is canonly verifiable through the wiki and is simply here for my own reference; that said please double check these pieces as some may involve information that is not in fact canon!

Shopkeepers

Shopkeepers are responsible for maintaining the stock and merchandise of the store, placing work orders for additional products and services, managing the budget, ensuring that the store is kept up to Ministry safety and work policy guidelines, and contacting the Ludicrous Patents Office for any and all new products or merchandise that are created within the store. 

Shopkeepers must have a strong sense of money management, merchandising and entrepreneurship, and must be willing to comply to the Ministry guidelines in regards to new merchandise and products. Magical retail is not unlike Muggle retail in that regard but is often an aspect of the universe that is overlooked when it comes to character backgrounds so it is something I focused on back when I was building originals.

Diagon Alley Shops

EEYLOPS OWL EMPORIUM
Eeylops Owl Emporium is a chain of shops that sells owls and the supplies (such as food, supplements and cages) necessary to care for them. It has three locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and London, all of which have a professional creature specialist available for all those pesky health issues and a professional owl handler (who may or may not also be a professional owl breeder) who ensures that all the birds are well tended to. 

FLOREAN FORTESCUE’S ICE CREAM PARLOUR
The largest ice cream parlour in Diagon Alley (In fact, the only ice cream parlour in Diagon Alley) Florean Fortescue’s was famous for its wide variety of flavors and its innovative approach to new and seasonal tastes. With Florean’s disappearance in the Second Wizarding War, the shop has begun to struggle with staying open, but its remaining employees are doing their best.

FLOURISH AND BLOTTS
Established in 1454 and located on the north side of Diagon Alley, Flourish and Blotts has a reputation for affordable schoolbooks and heaps of spell and potion books of all levels. Its not unusual for them to make special orders or to have rare books for sale behind the counter in a special display case. Merchandisers are responsible for keeping stock updated and ensuring that front-faced books are displayed properly for optimum selling. Sales reps must have a solid product knowledge.

GAMBOL & JAPES
Gambol and Japes Wizarding Joke Shop is located in South Side, Diagon Alley and, before the arrival of Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes, was not only the prime joke shop in London, but was also the only place to go for all your fireworks needs. Now in direct compitition with two boys who were once their best patrons, Gambol & Japes continues to provide top of the line joke products for its customers. Merchandisers are expected to keep stock properly shelved and in order, while sales representatives are expected to have full product knowledge and be versed enough to suggestively sell additional products.

MADAM MALKIN’S ROBES FOR ALL OCCASSINS
The only place for your top of the line Hogwarts Robes, Madam Malkin’s supplies the highest quality dress robes, travelling cloaks and work boots imaginable. They do mean for all occassions after all! As such, the seamstresses and tailors of Madam Malkin’s are seasoned professionals with a wide variety of skill sets.

MADAM PRIMPEMELLE’S BEAUTIFYING POTIONS
Located at 275 North Side, Diagon Alley, Madam Primpernelle’s specializes in cosmetic potions and products for any active witch (or wizard) who wishes to look their best. With potions for removing warts (and worse) to potions that ‘enhance’ ones natural beauty, Madam Primpernell’s has just about anything one can think of for cosmetic wizardry. Only potioneers with a minimum of five years experience out of Hogwarts will be considered for a position here.

MAGICAL MENAGERIE
Catering to all types of magical pet owners, from the Hogwarts student to the average wizard’s owl to the affluent aristocrat’s peacock, Magical Menagerie stocks not only a wide variety of animals, but their care supplies as well. They have a Creature specialist on duty at all times for those pesky health care problems, as well as an Animal Handler to ensure that all animals are well taken care of.

OBSCURUS BOOKS
Obscurus Books is a wizarding book publishing company whose most famous title to date is Newton Scamander’s ever popular Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Obscurus Books’ main office is located at 18a, South Side, Diagon Alley. Writers and authors work on commission and as according to publishing royalty laws. Editors are paid by the hour 

OLLIVANDER’S
Established in 382 BC, Ollivanders has been the leading name in wandmaking longer than any other wand making establishment in the world. A family owned business throughout all the generations, Ollivanders is currently run by Garrick Ollivander, who, with the rise of the Dark Lord in the Second War, disappeared. Rumors had it he was killed for not joining their cause, though he eventually turned up again and claimed to have been rescued by Harry Potter and his friends.

POTAGE’S CAULDRON SHOP
The first shop one encounters when entering Diagon Alley from the North Side (Via the Leaky Cauldron) Potage’s Cauldron Shop sells all manner of cauldrons and cauldron-care wares. As their sign states, they have all sizes, all base-types and even special types such as self-stirring and collapsible. A firm knowledge of cauldrons and their uses with various types of potions and ingredients, as well as their effects on either is required, thus why Potage’s only hires credited apothecaries and potioneers.

QUALITY QUIDDITCH SUPPLIES
After buying out Broomstix and the second hand broom shop, Quality Quidditch Supplies became the one stop shop for all things Quidditch and flying. They range between the highest and most recently developed equipment, to mid-range and second hand supplies to suit all budgets! Merchandisers are to be well aware of the ebb and flow of current Quidditch team popularity in order to ensure the proper teams are being showcased for optimum sales opportunities.

SCRIBBULUS WRITING IMPLEMENTS
Located next door to Quality Quidditch Supplies, and next to an archway leading into Knockturn Alley, Scribbulus Writing Implements supplied parchment, quills and ink for all manner of wizarding stationary needs and requirements. Merchandisers and sales representatives are all responsible for product knowledge and customer satisfaction. The merchandiser ensures that all product is displayed as appealingly as possible. 

SECOND HAND ROBE SHOP
A shop dedicated to the recycling of fine wizarding garments, the second hand robe shop in Diagon Alley accepts donations from all over the UK, sorts them according to over-all style and gender direction (Male dress robes, female dress robes, for example) marks them and sets them out onto the display racks. New merchandise is set out every three hours, and every day old merchandise is pulled back in the morning to make sure that all products are as fresh as they can be. 

SLUG & JIGGERS APOTHECARY
Established in 1201, Slug & Jiggers has been the proud provider of high quality potions ingredients for a little over seven centuries. Catering to everyone from students to certified potioneers, Slug & Jiggers has all your potions needs from ingredients to cauldrons – if they don’t, they’ll order it in! Due to the wide range of potioneers it caters to, Slug & Jiggers only hire accomplished potioneers who have been recognized in the field for at least five years, and their apothecary has been in business for at least five more on top of that.

TERRORTOURS
A wizarding travel agency that specializes in adventure tourism. TerrorTours offers such thrilling getaways as vampire-owned castles for rent in Transylvania, trips along the Zombie Trail, and cruises in the Bermuda Triangle, as well as seasoned tour guides that can be hired to accompany you open your trip for an additional – and nominal! – fee. 

Marketing managers are always looking for new and unique trips for wizarding families and adventurers, while informationalists are fully trained in the current trips and guides available. 

The company waives any responsibility for injuries or deaths resulting from these vacations.

TWILFITT & TATTINGS
Twilfit and Tattings is an exclusive wizarding clothing shop located in South Side, Diagon Alley, London that caters to only the finest witches and wizards. (And by finest, we do mean richest.) Only the most prestigious of tailors and seamstresses are hired on at Twilfitt & Tattings, as only the highest quality fabrics are ever utilized in their shop. Designers have credentials from W.A.D.A. in design and fashion, as well as at least five years experience in the field.

WEASLEYS’ WIZARD WHEEZES
The greatest joke shop since Gambol & Japes, Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes specializes in top of the line class-ditching sweets and some of the best fireworks in the wizarding world. Owned and operated by the Weasley twins Fred and George, Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes is the newest shop in Diagon Alley.

WHIZZ HARD BOOKS
Whizz Hard Books is a wizarding book publishing company whose range of titles include Kennilworthy Whisp’s ever popular Quidditch Through the Ages, as well as Hairy Snout, Human Heart, the touching story of life with Lycanthropy as written by an anonymous werewolf. Whizz Hard Books’ main office is located at 129b, South Side, Diagon Alley, London. Writers and authors work on commission and as according to publishing royalty laws. Editors are paid by the hour. 

WISEACRE’S WIZARDING EQUIPMENT
Selling a wide variety of wizarding instruments from telescopes to hourglasses, Wiseacre’s is perhaps one of the most unique shops in Diagon Alley when it comes to finding rare artifacts from a certified source. The stock changes almost weekly, which is unlike any other shop in the alley! They employ item hunters to go all over the UK and greater Europe in search of rare and queer artifacts to sell in the shop.

MUN NOTE: These guides were built in 2012 prior to any Pottermore expansions, and is how my blogs  ( @livinghorcrux / @severelydisenchanted / Severus ) address various elements of the wizarding world.

How one becomes a Healer or Mediwizard was designed by me – the breakdowns and functions of the various wings of St. Mungos are canonly verifiable through the online wiki and other sources, though the amount of people per wing is again my inference. 

I am freely dedicating this to the fandom to do with as they please. Expand on it, ignore it, use it – whatever you want to do. Simply note that my blogs count it as canon – yours do not need to.

St. Mungo’s Hospital

St. Mungo’s Hospital employs only the best Healers and Mediwizards the UK has to offer, and as such its standards are quite high. All St. Mungo’s staff are required to wear lime green robes with a crossed wand and bone symbol above the heart.

There are two types of medical professions available in the wizarding world. Healers, which are the magical equivalent of doctors, are highly trained professionals in a specific field. Mediwizards, the equivalent of a magical medic, are highly trained field agents who are versed in many areas of healing.

Becoming a Healer

Requirements needed in order to be considered for Healer training include N.E.W.T.s of at least grade E (Exceeds Expectations) in the subjects of Transfiguration, Potions, Charms, Herbology and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Once these grades are obtained, one must sit through an aptitude test that will determine whether or not the individual is cut out for the specialist training from St. Mungos’ educational Healing Division, as supervised by the Ministry.

It takes seven years to become a certified Healer. After the successful submission of the aptitude test, a Healer applicant will spend two years learning the basics of wizarding medicine and the rules to which Healers are bound. After this, there is two years of specialist training, in which the individual will choose their specialization and move forward.

After the specialization training, three years are spent doing practical study as a trainee within St. Mungos under their specialist ward. Only after all seven years of training are complete, final examinations written and all practical area tests passed will one be certified as a Healer at St. Mungos.

Becoming a Mediwizard

Requirements needed in order to be considered for Mediwizard training include N.E.W.T.s of at least grade E (Exceeds Expectations) in the subjects of Transfiguration, Potions, Charms, Herbology and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Once these grades are obtained, one must sit through an aptitude test that will determine whether or not the individual is cut out for the emergency medical training from St. Mungos’ educational Healing Division, as supervised by the Ministry.

It takes six years to become a certified Mediwizard. After the successful submission of the aptitude test, a Mediwizard applicant will spend three years learning the basics of wizarding medicine and how it is applied in emergency situations. 

They will then spend one year learning the rules to which Healers are bound, as they too will be bound by the same laws. After this, there is two years of on-the-job training, in which the individual will be exposed to various emergency situations and typical on-site stations such as Quidditch matches in order to learn through observation and practical application.

After the on-site training, three examinations are to be completed; One written and two practical. Only after all six years of training are complete, final examinations written and both practical are tests passed will one be certified as a Mediwizard at St. Mungos.

GROUND FLOOR
Reception and Artifact Accidents

Ground floor employees include two Welcome Witches, three receptionists, four Mediwizards and one Healer in Charge.

Welcome Witches

A Welcome Witch at St. Mungos is a senior Mediwizard who is no longer active in the field. They are fully capable of registering various ailments and injuries and assisting the receptionists in getting people settled in.

Receptionists

Receptionists at St. Mungos have taken at least two years of medical training and are familiar with various ailments and injuries to the point of being able to accurately sign in patients and maintain a calm exterior regardless of the situation.

FIRST FLOOR
Creature-Induced Injuries

First floor employees include three Creature Specialists, three Mediwizards two trainees and one Healer in Charge. The first floor of St. Mungos Hospital addresses bites, stings, burns, embedded spines, and other miscellaneous injuries brought on by Creature-related accidents.

SECOND FLOOR
Magical Bugs and Diseases

Second floor employees at St. Mungos include eight Communicable Disease Specialists, six Autoimmunity Specialists, four Mediwizards, three to five Trainees, and two Healers in Charge.

This floor addresses contagious maladies such as dragon pox and vanishing sickness, as well as permanent conditions such as lupus, narcolepsy and cancer.

THIRD FLOOR
Potions and Plant Poisoning

Third floor employees include five Poisons Specialists five Plant Specialists three Potioneers five Mediwizards four to six Trainees and two Healers in Charge.

This floor addresses rashes, regurgitation, potions fumes and other ailments caused from contact with dangerous plants and potions.

FOURTH FLOOR
Spell Damage

Fourth four employees at St. Mungos include seven Charms Specialists, five Transfiguration Specialists, five Defense Specialists, four Mediwizards, three to six Trainees three Team Leaders and one Healer in Charge.

This floor addresses unliftable jinxes, hexes, incorrectly applied charms, etc.

FIFTH FLOOR
Visitors Tearoom and Hospital Shop

Fifth floor employees include two shift-based shop keepers and four shift-based tea waitresses and waiters. They are paid in keeping with Diagon Alley standards.

MUN NOTE: These guides were built in 2012 prior to any Pottermore expansions, and is how my blogs  ( @livinghorcrux / @severelydisenchanted / Severus ) address various elements of the wizarding world. 

The majority of this piece is canonly verifiable through the wiki and is simply here for my own reference; that said please double check these pieces as some may involve information that is not in fact canon! 

Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes
Accidental Magic Reversal Squad

The Accidental Magic Reversal Squad is responsible for reversing the effects of magical mishaps caused by inexperienced witches and wizards who have not learned to control their magic, or by those who may not be very skilled. 

This department requires N.E.W.T.’s of at least E standard in Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts and Transfiguration, as well as a 6 month course in emergency mediwizard technique.

Obliviator Headquarters

The Obliviator Headquarters is the main office for Obliviators, wizards who have the task of modifying the memory of a Muggle after witnessing incidents caused by magic. Obliviators must have achieved an Outstanding Charms N.E.W.T. and must undergo one year of Obliviator training.

Muggle-Worthy Excuse Committee

The Muggle-Worthy Excuse Committee is responsible for thinking up excuses that will explain magical happenings to Muggles. Unlike the Office of Misinformation, who becomes involved in only the very worst magical-Muggle collisions and liaises with the Muggle Prime Minister, this committee deals with more minor incidents. 

An O level N.E.W.T. in Muggle Studies is required, and N.E.W.T.’s of A or higher in three other subjects is preferable.

Invisibility Task Force

The Invisibility Task Force is responsible for ensuring that magical creatures and places in the wizarding world are kept out of sight of Muggles. Their tasks include enchanting areas so that Muggles see certain things, or recall urgent appointments, before stumbling upon a wizarding event, location, or magical creature preserve. 

An O level N.E.W.T. in Charms is required, while E levels in Defense Against the Dark Arts and Transfiguration will be accepted.

Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures
The Beast Division

The Beast Division is one of three divisions under the control of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. It deals with all duties and problems concerning those magical creatures classified as a “Beast” by the Ministry of Magic. 

This department requires N.E.W.T.’s of at least E standard in Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, and Defense Against the Dark Arts.

The Being Division

The Being Division deals with all duties and problems concerning those magical creatures classified as a “Being” by the Ministry of Magic. 

This department requires N.E.W.T.’s of at least E standard in Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, and Defense Against the Dark Arts.

The Spirit Division

The Spirit Division deals with all duties and problems concerning those magical creatures classified as a “Spirit” by the Ministry of Magic. 

This department requires N.E.W.T.’s of at least E standard in Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, and Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Goblin Liaison Office

The Goblin Liaison Office is part of the Being Division of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. Is the section which takes care of the magic economy and the relations between goblins and wizards. 

This Department requires N.E.W.T.’s of at least E standard in Care of Magical Creatures and Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Centaur Liaison Office

The Centaur Liaison Office is part of the Beast Division of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. Since its inception, no Centaur has even used the Office. In the Ministry of Magic, the phrase “being sent to the Centaur Office” is an in-joke meaning that the employee in question is about to be sacked. 

This Department requires a N.E.W.T. of at least E standard in Care of Magical Creatures.

Pest Advisory Board

The role of the pest advisory board is to provide assistance with serious Bundimun infestations of wizarding homes, deal with serious infestations of Chizpurfles, take responsibility for the Ghoul Task Force, and maintain a pack of a dozen albino bloodhounds, to deal with Nogtails. 

This Department requires N.E.W.T.’s of at least E standard in Care of Magical Creatures and Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Office of Misinformation

Only employed during the worst magical-Muggle collisions, when an incident is so obviously magical in nature that Muggle authorities have a hard time explaining it. In such cases, the Office liaises directly with the Muggle Prime Minister to create a plausible excuse for the incident. 

The Office of Misinformation has worked long and hard convincing Muggles that all photographic evidence of the Loch Ness Monster is fake, salvaging a situation that once looked to be extremely dangerous. 

This Department requires N.E.W.T.’s of at least E standard in Care of Magical Creatures and Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Department of International Magical Cooperation
International Magical Trading Standards Body

This division is in charge of overseeing and assessing trading practices within the wizarding world, as well as passing international legislation regarding trading standards. A highly clerical position, employees of the International Magical Trading Standards Body are required to take a six month training course in legislation and trading standards before hire.

International Magical Office of Law

The International Magical Office of Law monitors the laws and policies set down by the International Confederation of Wizards, and advises Britain’s Minister for Magic and the Wizengamot on matters of international law in order to prevent contradictions between British magical law and its international counterpart. The Department of Magical Law Enforcement actually enforces the international policies and laws of the International Confederation of Wizards on British soil, albiet often relying on the advice of the International Magical Office of Law.

International Confederation of Wizards, British Seats

The International Confederation of Wizards is the wizarding version of the United Nations. British seats on the International Confederation of Wizards are selected by the Minister for Magic, subject to the approval of the Wizengamot.

Department of Magical Transportation

Apparition Test Center

The Apparition Test Centre grants Apparition licences to qualified witches and wizards, a requirement set in place to prevent the likelihood of splinching. One must be 17 to obtain such a licence and be taught and tested by a qualified Ministry employee. In the case of Side-Along Apparition, the accomplice does not require a licence provided they are taken by a licensed witch or wizard.

Broom Regulatory Control

The Broom Regulatory Control has the authority to determine what factors allow an individual to use and ride a broom. If a broom has been determined to be dangerous or tampered with to cause damage, this office will confiscate the broom. 

Broom experts must have an O level N.E.W.T. in Charms, and at least three other N.E.W.T.’s of E or higher.

Floo Network Authority

The Floo Network Authority is a Ministry of Magic board that establishes, maintains, monitors, and regulates the Floo Network. Employees of the Authority have the power to observe and monitor Floo Network connections, and may eavesdrop on conversations held through the Network. Such workers are known as Floo Network Regulators.

Portkey Office

The Portkey Office regulates and authorizes objects that are turned into portkeys as well as the network in which they are used.

Department of Magical Games and Sports
British and Irish Quidditch League Headquarters

The British and Irish Quidditch League Headquarters organizes the annual Quidditch Cup competition, arranging the matches and the players who participate and is in charge of maintaining order at Quidditch matches. They can (and will) ban Quidditch players for overly violent behavior and they can also ban civilians from attending sporting events for displaying inappropriate behavior (Such as firing arrows from their wand when the Appleby Arrows play).

Ludicrous Patents Office

Although located in the Magicaql Games and Sports Department, Ludicrous Patents deals with all manner of new-release patents. They cover everything from newly developed joke products to improved upon or newly developed potions. This is a highly clerical position that requires a two year program which studies Wizarding Law, the litigations set in place for new patents, and the criteria that needs to be met for a patent to be accepted. Senior Patent Officers have worked within the division for two or more years, while Junior Patent Officers are newly hired after their graduation from the training program.

Official Gobstones Club

The Official Gobstones Club is the official club of Gobstones, a game that wizards and witches play. It is in charge of monitoring the annual Gobstones tournament, and employees of this office are frequently hired out of Hogwarts. This division runs the Hogwarts Gobstones Club and frequently offers members of the Hogwarts club positions on the official roster or even in the Ministry Department, depending on their skills at the game.

The Atrium
Ministry Munchies

Ministry Munchies is a small stand near the Fountain of Magical Brethren where the Ministry of Magic workers can purchase coffee, pre-made sandwiches, toasted bagels or some sweets on their way to their offices. An entry level position at the Ministry, Ministry Munchies is operated like a shop, and its employees are often Hogwarts graduates aiming to make connections in order to move to a new position in the Ministry.

Security Desk

Usually manned by one guard, this desk examines the characteristics of a visitor’s wand using a Wand Weigher. All visitors must present themselves and their wands at this desk upon entry to the Ministry. It caught fire during the Duel in the Ministry Atrium, and was the first thing to be rebuilt – the Fountain of Magical Brethren remains destroyed, however.

Magical Maintenance Office

Members of this Department are the custodians of the Ministry. They are responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the Ministry, maintianing the lifts, and ensuring that the Atrium fireplaces have adequate stocks of Floo powder. This is also the office that decides what weather to display through the Ministry’s enchanted windows and is in charge of repairing magic gone wrong within the premises of the Ministry, such as rain inside an office. 

An entry level position at the Ministry, this office will hire newly graduated Hogwarts students who have N.E.W.T.’s of E or higher in Charms and Transfiguration.

Department of Mysteries

The Department of Mysteries is a section of the Ministry of Magic that carries out confidential research. Most of its operations are carried out in total secrecy. Few wizards within the Ministry actually know what is located within this department, though it is learned that the various mysteries of the world are studied there: these include love, space, thought, time, death, and others.

The Department of Mysteries is unique in the fact it does not have sub-divisions, precisely, and that all of its workers are known as Unspeakables because of the confidential nature of their work.

The Department of Mysteries only hires from within the Ministry, and over ninety-percent of its Unspeakables come from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement – and almost all of those from sub-divisions of the Auror division. As a result of this, it is presumed that the N.E.W.T.’s required for an Auror are also required of Unspeakables.

Wizengamot Courts

The Wizengamot is wizarding Britain’s high court of law and parliament, created in answer to the Muggle Witengamot. The Wizengamot is made up of around fifty members, including the Minister for Magic, Senior Undersecretary to the Minister, and the Head of the Department for Magical Law Enforcement. 

The Wizengamot is in charge of passing and sanctioning various decrees and laws that will have large impacts on wizarding society, and acts as a large body of control within the ministry that traditionally keeps the Minister for Magic from passing too many outrageous decrees.

The Wizengamot seats are typically occupied by high ranking members of the Ministry, members of the Hogwarts Board of Governers, representatives from St. Mungos, a single, well established Potions Master to represent the Most Extraordinary Society of Potioneers and a single Youth Representative, between the ages of fourteen and sixteen to represent the voices of Hogwarts Students, elected by the Hogwarts Headmaster.

MUN NOTE: These guides were built in 2012 prior to any Pottermore expansions, and is how my blogs  ( @livinghorcrux / @severelydisenchanted / Severus ) address various elements of the wizarding world. 

While most of this is Canonly Verifiable, the majority of matters in the Auror Office and Hit Wizard department is of my own design; the Intoxicating Substances Division has been expanded on entirely by myself. I am freely dedicating it to the fandom to do with as they please. Expand on it, ignore it, use it – whatever you want to do. Simply note that my blogs count it as canon – yours do not need to.

Ministry of Magic

The Ministry of Magic is the largest wizarding employment center in all of Britain and has some of the most varying qualifications as a result. There are many entry level positions available for recent Hogwarts graduates, but most positions require application processes, additional examinations and then specialized training programs that have to be passed in a certain capacity in order to be approved.

Many new Hogwarts graduates are offered positions of clerical and scribal duty in various departments of the Ministry, which is an excellent way to get one’s feet in the door and begin networking within the Ministry, establishing contacts and getting your name known by various departments. Generally, if one is qualified for a position elsewhere and has networked themselves properly, the Ministry will pay for and provide the additional training necessary for certain promotions.

Working within the Ministry is a prestigious line of work and is one where positions are constantly changing. This guide provides a complete breakdown of all departments and subdivisions, as well as the qualifications expected for that line of work.

Generally speaking, in clerical positions, Senior representatives have been with that section of the Ministry for two or more years, while Junior representatives tend to be new graduates of Hogwarts. Most secretarial positions are available to new graduates as well, unless otherwise stated.

Minister for Magic and Supporting Staff

The first floor is dedicated to the currently administrating Minister of Magic and their support staff. These positions are among the highest in the governmental hierarchy, and are separate from the chain of command that runs from the Minister through the Heads of Department to the average Ministry employee. 

All of the Minister for Magic’s support staff are individually chosen by the Minister in office themselves, or by the current Minister’s Senior Undersecretary. It is generally expected that all chosen executives of the Minister’s support staff have a minimum of five to six years working experience within the Ministry in order to even be considered for a position.

Office of the Minister for Magic

The highest position in the Ministry for Magic, the running Minister is the head of the wizarding world’s governing body. The position somewhat corresponds to the Prime Minister of British Muggles and generally holds the final say in all newly inputted policies, procedures and financial decisions for the Ministry.

The Minister is advised on wizarding matters by his (or her) staff members and by the other Heads of Departments. He (or she) also chairs the Wizengamot to pass Wizarding Laws, or to hear important trials, though the verdict is decided by a panel of jury, including the Minister himself.

Office of the Adviser to the Minister for Magic

A position set in place with the arrival of Rufus Scrimegour’s rise to office, the adviser to the Minister of Magic is a position for the succeeded Minister to take. The role requires a firm knowledge of Ministry and Muggle policies, and is designed to keep the Muggle Prime Minister up to date on the events of the war. Whether or not this remained a permanent liaison position for succeeded Ministers come the end of the war is unknown canonicaly, though my blogs operate as though it did.

Office of the Senior Undersecretary to the Minister of Magic

The Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic is a high-ranking position within the Ministry of Magic, answerable only to the Minister for Magic. Their job is to ensure that all the administrative needs within the Minister’s office are tended to, and to uphold Ministry standards and policies within the other levels. The Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic can at times be sent out of the Ministry to attend to Ministry duties in other institutions, in the name of the Minister for Magic.

Office of the Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic

The Junior Assistant to the Minister for Magic is a high-ranking position in the Ministry of Magic, whose duties are to assist the Minister for Magic and the Senior Undersecretary. Generally speaking, this position is only held by individuals who have at least five years experience working within the Ministry. Percy Weasley was offered the position by Cornelius Fudge in order to have a spy within Dumbledore’s ranks. Although this gambit ultimately failed, Percy proved himself useful enough to remain in station under Rufus Scrimegour, despite lacking the usual prerequisite time frame of service.

Department of Magical Law Enforcement
Auror Office

New recruits into the Auror training program must first achieve N.E.W.T.’s at no lower than an E standard in Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, Potions and Transfiguration. After which, they fill out a ten page application form that is essentially a mixture between an examination and an interview. 

Should the application be deemed acceptable, the aspiring individual will be mailed a date for testing. On this date, a written competency examination will take place, followed by a physical aptitude test. If both are passed, the applicant is then forwarded to the final screening process of a verbal interview.

Once these initial examinations have taken place, the Head of Magical Law Enforcement as well as the Head Auror will review the successful applicants and choose those they feel would fit best with the team in the long run. After which, those chosen are sent to a special training program that takes three years to complete. This is where most Auror applicants drop out, as the training is extremely demanding mentally, emotionally, magically and physically.

Program courses include ‘The Decree of Secrecy And Other Laws to Uphold’, ‘Concealment and Disguise’, ‘Stealth and Tracking’, ‘Understanding Organized Crime’, ‘Countering the Dark Arts’, ‘Tactics and Strategies’, ‘Offensive Manoeuvring’ and ‘Effective Teamwork’. 

All training courses must be passed with a 75% or higher in order for the trainee to proceed. If previous records show that one has done exceptionally well in certain courses but struggles in others, some exceptions may be made, so long as the applicant agrees to retake the course they struggled in.

Aurors are the only wizards legally authorised to use the three Unforgivable Curses. Due to the fact that Aurors have a licence to kill, coerce and torture other witches and wizards, only the most advanced students with the strongest characters will be accepted into the program. A power-hungry Auror, or an Auror with a temper problem, is a problem the Ministry has no wish to deal with.

Punishments for abusing ones position as an Auror are often just as severe as punishments for Dark Arts practitioners, if not more so. All uses of the Dark Arts in a battle situation must be documented fully, and unauthorized usage of the Unforgivables in non-battle situations is an offense that can lead to termination and imprisonment.

During the First Wizarding War, there were a multitude of infractions that the Ministry has long since buried – and the dedicated historian can find cases of similar abuses during the war against Grindelwald. These ‘extreme scenarios’ have shown that historically speaking, the Ministry will conceal what the Muggle world would refer to as war crimes in order to ‘maintain a semblance of order.’ This is considered a ‘dark history’ of the Auror office and is something that present peace-time heads work to overcome – how this history may come back to the forefront in the Second Wizarding War will be thread and verse based.

Hit Wizard Headquarters

Hit Wizards are a subdivision of the Aurors that comprise a team of highly trained wizards tasked with arresting dangerous criminals. The entry and training requirements for Hit Wizards are the same as they are for Aurors, however their training program takes five years to complete. Furthermore, they must spend two years in active duty as an Auror before they may join the active Hit Wizard team. 

Due to the highly dangerous nature of their job, Hit Wizards have beds on reserve in St. Mungo’s at all times, and they make five galleons more per hour than an Auror, making them the highest paid position in the Ministry, after the Minister and the Department Heads. Where the Aurors are more like the Home Office, Hit Wizards are more like S.W.A.T.

Investigations Department

Another subdivision of the Auror office, the Investigations Department centers on investigation and tracking down dark wizards. This team is comprised of Aurors who have been in service for at least five years and who have maintained an eighty or higher in their annual Stealth and Tracking evaluations.

Magical Law Enforcement Patrol

The Magical Law Enforcement Patrol is tasked with general law enforcement, like with the Muggle police. This team consists of individuals who passed certain elements of the Auror examinations or training program, but for various reasons were forced to drop out or were not accepted onto the team – but were still deemed by the Auror examiners to be a worthy candidate for law enforcement. All M.L.E.P.’s have the same minimum qualifications it takes to become an Auror (5 N.E.W.T.’s at the least) and have undergone a two year training program.

Department of Intoxicating Substances

The Department of Intoxicating Substances is a sub-division of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and is responsible for making and enforcing regulations on controlled potion and drug licences and the importing and exporting of controlled potions, drugs and alcohol. They are to be up to date on new psychoactive substances, be they potion, herb or spell induced. They are also in charge of alcohol licensing, conditions, and prices.

Due to playing a heavy role in Severus’ main verse, and in all verses where he does not become a professor but rather continues to pursue his Ministry career, this department has its own complete guide, and is fully fleshed out.

Improper Use of Magic Office

The Improper Use of Magic Office punishes violations of the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, including underage witches and wizards intentionally using magic. This office is in charge of the Trace, which allows them to monitor he magic used by those under the age of seventeen.

Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office

This office regulates the use of magic on Muggle objects and confiscates those which have been illegally bewitched. One of the laws they enforce is the prohibition on magically altering a Muggle vehicle with the intent to fly it – indicating at least two canons and their deliberate flaunting of the rules would have been brought to bear by this department.

Office for the Detection and Confiscation of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects

Created under the Rufus Scrimegour administration, this office is a response team put together by the new head of the Auror office dedicated to the prevention of the trade of fake and/or useless spells, potions and artifacts that claim to provide protection against the Dark Arts. My blogs operate under the presumption that following the end of the Second Wizarding War, this office continued for about five years before going defunct.

Wizengamot Administration Services

An office which undertakes administrative and clerical duties for the Wizengamot, the Wizengamot Administration Services team acts as a court registry; they maintain court documents, hearing dates, judges’ schedules, and the administration of legal proceedings. 

There is at least one prosecutor and defense lawyer on duty every day to ensure that proceedings are running smoothly and to answer any questions on legal proceedings the other staff may have.

Animagus Registry

The Animagus Registry is a registry service operated and regulated by the M.L.E. department. Animagi are required to submit themselves once they acquire the ability to turn into an animal, and failure to do so results in imprisonment in Azkaban. 

This is a highly clerical position and is one of the main offices that hires students directly out of Hogwarts. At least two N.E.W.T.’s are required – Care of Magical Creatures and Transfiguration being the best possible. Senior clerks have been with the office at least two years while junior clerks are newly graduated hires. Most junior clerks are trained and transferred quickly throughout the other departments.