Summary
Just because the wizards and witches in theHarry Potterworld can use magic daily, it does not mean that they don’t have to earn a living. From mending magical plants, and teaching spells and charms, to being an expert in dragonology, these jobs are unique compared to what muggles usually do.
In the Wizarding World ofHarry Potter, the job also depends on various factors, such as magic skill, one’s cleverness, and determination. Frequently, it also depends on whether the witch or wizards have high achievements, as some of these jobs require passing some difficult test, although it is not limited to academic achievements.
8Quidditch Player
Sports Always Sell, Even For Wizards And Witches
Being a Quidditch player is one of many young wizards and witches' dreams. To be picked as a Quidditch player in school, one has to show agility, a good and healthy physique, and the ability to focus on the game. To be a professional Quidditch player is not a cheap skill that can be acquired by everyone.
Quidditch playerssuch as Victor Krum, for example, have reached celebrity status among the wizards and witches in Great Britain, although he comes from a distant land of Bulgaria. Subsequently, playing Quidditch is one of the most desirable professions due to its charm, as one must be filled with pride if one ever gets chosen to play in the national team.
7Dragonologists
The Experts Of Beastly Yet Fascinating Creatures
A very niche occupation indeed, dragonologists require a high level of knowledge about dragons. As amagizoologist, a dragonologist is employed in reservations made for dragons, with one famous location in Romania.
Charlie Weasley, the second child of Arthur and Molly Weasley, is a dragonologist who has been well-known for his love towards dragons and animals in general since he was at Hogwarts,as stated by Hagrid. Even during his childhood, he used to turn the family pets such as Scabbers and Errol into a dragon, albeit he failed. During most of his adulthood, Charlie is further pursuing his education in dragonology in Romania.
6Wandmaker
The Incredible Importance Of Wandcraft
Every witch and wizard’s first year of school must start in the wand shop, as it has become a symbol for the beginning of their magical life. The person who does this occupation crafts wands from wood and cores that bear magical traits, and each wand will thencooperate their suitabilityto the witches and wizards themselves.
One famous wandmaker is Gerrick Olivander, who owns a wand shop in Diagon Alley. He came from generations of great wandmakers, establishing the family as the best wandmaker in Britain. Surprisingly, non-magical people are also able to make wands, as demonstrated by James Steward, a No-Maj American.
5Herbologist
The Experts Of Magical Plants
Specializing in the field of herbology, aherbologistrequires a high level of knowledge of magical plants. From its uses, dangers, and traits, to how to take care of and grow these magical plants for future use. Herbology is one of many disciplines taught at Hogwarts, and theherbologistin this department often works hand-in-hand with the school’s healers.
Some of the famous herbalists are Miranda Goshawk who wrote “Goshawk’s Guide to Herbology”, Pomona Sprout who teaches herbology while the Golden trio was still enrolling as students, and Neville Longbottom,who got his teaching positionsometime after the Second Wizarding War.
4Ministry of Magic Officials
The Bureaucrats Of The Magical Community
Responsible for enforcing the law within the magical community, the Ministry of Magic is also responsible for keeping the community safe and well hidden from the non-magical people. The Ministry of Magic officials are employees who work for this governing body, ranging from working in administration, treasury, court-related positions, and other jobs still related to magic and law.
A few of many staff members of the Ministry of Magic are Arthur Weasley, Lucius Malfoy, and later Hermione Granger who holds the position of Deputy Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Hermione isvery well-known for her workin eradicating pure-blood laws that are often unfair.
3Teachers
An Honorable Job Even In The Wizarding World
Being a professor requires a high level of knowledge, education, and skill, as one needs to have patience and compassion in passing off knowledge to other human beings. Many great witches and wizards in Harry Potter are inspired by their professors during their time at Hogwarts.
Harry himself looks up to a lot of teachers at Hogwarts, such as Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Remus Lupin, Rubeus Hagrid,and later, Severus Snape. Moreover, the students of Hogwarts spend most of their adolescence in school, so for a student to later be a teacher in the same school means the school and the teachers bear an important quality in their lives.
2Alchemist
Alchemy Is One Risky Yet Rewarding Business
Being an alchemist means one possesses a high level of knowledge of alchemy, dealing with substances and materials for any magical purpose. Practicing alchemy is quite dangerous, as any errors might result in injury or worse, death.
One of the most well-known alchemists in the Wizarding World ofHarry Potteris Nicholas Flamel, as his name appears in the important plotline of the Chamber of Secrets. He is the person behind thecreation of the Philosopher’s Stone, the main ingredient of the Elixir of Life. The elixir itself successfully grants him and his wife a long life, noting that he was more than 600 years old back in 1994.
1Auror
Highly Trained Law Enforcement Official
An Auror is an employee in the Ministry of Magic as a wizard or a witch who deals and combats the dark side of magic. This job is described as a difficult job, as its training is highly rigorous and extremely intensive. Think of it like police or military jobs in the muggle world but with extra problems of evil and dark magic.
TheAurors are responsible for investigating crimesrelated to Dark Arts, as can be seen through Nymphadora Tonks, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Alastor Moody, and later on, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. Aurors usually work domestically within Great Britain. However, in some instances, they often go abroad if needed.
