Harry Potter: Ranking Every Death Eater From Worst To Best

One of Lord Voldemort's most loyal and fiercest followers through the two Wizarding Wars, Corban Yaxley was held in high regard by the Dark Lord. Appointed as the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Yaxley was the one to place Pius Thicknesse under the Imperius Curse, essentially running the Ministry of Magic for Lord Voldemort.

He was a key figure in the Ministry's persecution of anyone not of pure blood birth, going so far as printing 'Mudbloods and the danger they pose' propaganda. After being a key part of the interrogation of those he believed to be unworthy of the title of witch or wizard, Yaxley was forced to chase Harry, Ron, and Hermione through the Ministry.

Though he was ultimately unable to stop the three from escaping with the locket Horcrux, he did see their hiding place at Grimmauld Place, forcing them away from the safety of the Order, and into hiding in the forest. Yaxley was ruthless, cruel, and typically a strong asset to the Dark Lord.