The Order of Merlin is an award bestowed upon those in the wizarding world who have achieved great and notable things. There are three levels; the highest rank is First Class, then there is Second Class, and finally Third Class.
About[]
Receiving the award is the highest possible honour to gain in the wizarding world. A person can be rewarded posthumously.[1]
History[]
In June 1994, Cornelius Fudge guaranteed Severus Snape an Order of Merlin (Second Class), but planned on trying to get him a First Class instead.[2] He had supposedly caught Sirius Black but the award was cancelled when he escaped custody.[3]
Known achievers[]
First Class[]
| Name | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Pettigrew | 1981 | For confronting the murderer Sirius Black during which he was apparently killed.[1] (fradulent) |
Second Class[]
| Name | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Scamander | 1979 | Services to Magizoology[4] |
Third Class[]
| Name | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gilderoy Lockhart | By July 1992 | Protecting wizarding society from Dark creatures.[5] (fradulent) |
Trivia[]
- It is unknown if the award is rescinded if the person that received it is discovered to be a fraud. Both Peter Pettigrew and Gilderoy Lockhart received their award under false pretences.
Notes and sources[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 10
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 21
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 22
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: About the Author
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 6