Harry Potter: 10 Most Shocking Reveals From Pottermore
3. Kingsley Shacklebolt Remained Minister For Magic
As part of her Minister for Magic update, JK Rowling delighted Pottermore readers when she revealed that Kingsley Shacklebolt held onto his seat as Minister, and fended off more than one would-be replacement. The bad ass Ministry Auror turned Order of the Pheonix member was made the Minister for Magic on a temporary basis after the fall of Voldemort, taking over from the Imperius-cursed Pius Thicknesse. JK explained during a webchat on Bloomsburys official website that Kingsley went on to hold the office on a permanent basis, though later Pottermore entries confirm that he still holds it today. Rowling explained that Ministers are obliged to hold an election for the position every seven years (seven, as Dumbledore explained to Harry when discussing Voldemorts horcruxes, being a number of importance in the wizarding world). Pottermore confirms that Kingsley has been in office for sixteen years, and doesnt look like hell be hanging up his wand any time soon. Hes got some way to go if he is going to overtake the longest serving Minister, however, with Faris Spout-Hole Spavin holding office for the best part of 40 years before retiring at the ripe old age of 147.
