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“Perseus Parkinson 1726 – 1733 Attempted to pass a bill making it illegal to marry a Muggle. Misread the public mood; the wizarding community, tired of anti-Muggle sentiment and wanting peace, voted him out at the first opportunity.” quote by J.K. Rowling
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““Perseus Parkinson 1726 – 1733 Attempted to pass a bill making it illegal to marry a Muggle. Misread the public mood; the wizarding community, tired of anti-Muggle sentiment and wanting peace, voted him out at the first opportunity.””

J.K. Rowling

About This Quote

Source Book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, J.K. Rowling, 2003

A political leader misjudged public sentiment, proposing an extreme law, and was removed by voters seeking harmony.

In simple terms: A leader ignored the mood and was voted out.

Key Takeaway

Align policies with the people’s true feelings.

Themes

politics leadership public opinion social harmony

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

political cautionary

When to use this quote

  • parliamentary vote
  • community meetings
  • policy drafting
  • campaign strategy

Key Concepts

democratic accountability misreading sentiment minority rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you gauge the real mood of your constituency?
  • What mechanisms can prevent extreme proposals from gaining traction?
A Different Perspective

If the leader had consulted the community first, the bill might have been revised rather than rejected.

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