======Supreme Head======
=====Description=====
**Supreme Head** is the official title for the presiding leader of the [[International Confederation of Wizards]]. This position represents the highest level of administrative authority within the global wizarding community, carrying immense prestige and influence over matters of international magical law and cooperation.
=====Powers and Responsibilities=====
While the specific duties of the Supreme Head are not explicitly detailed in the novels, the title implies ultimate leadership over the [[International Confederation of Wizards]]. The holder of this post is responsible for presiding over the Confederation's assemblies and guiding its mission to maintain international magical cooperation and uphold the [[International Statute of Secrecy]]. The position grants the holder significant political sway over magical governments worldwide.
=====History and Known Holders=====
The only known wizard to have held the title of Supreme Head during the events of the series is [[Albus Dumbledore]].
  * **[[Albus Dumbledore]]'s Tenure:**
    - **Pre-1995:** [[Dumbledore]] held the post for an unconfirmed number of years prior to 1995. His position as Supreme Head is first mentioned by [[Rubeus Hagrid]] to [[Harry Potter]] in 1991 as a testament to his global importance.
    - **Removal (1995):** In the summer of 1995, the members of the [[International Confederation of Wizards]] voted to remove [[Dumbledore]] from his post. This was a direct result of the [[Ministry of Magic]]'s smear campaign, led by [[Cornelius Fudge]], which sought to discredit [[Dumbledore]]'s claims of [[Lord Voldemort]]'s return.
    - **Reinstatement (1996):** Following [[Lord Voldemort]]'s public reappearance at the [[Ministry of Magic]] in June 1996, the wizarding world was forced to accept the truth. Consequently, [[Dumbledore]] was swiftly reinstated to his position as Supreme Head, a fact he mentions to [[Horace Slughorn]].
    - **Post-1997:** It is unknown who succeeded [[Dumbledore]] as Supreme Head after his death in 1997.
=====Role in the Story=====
The title of Supreme Head primarily serves to establish [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s vast influence and esteemed reputation far beyond his roles as Headmaster of [[Hogwarts]] and Chief Warlock of the [[Wizengamot]]. His removal from the office in //Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix// highlights the effectiveness of the [[Ministry of Magic]]'s campaign to isolate him and demonstrates the international political fallout from his warnings. His subsequent reinstatement in //Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince// marks a crucial turning point, signifying the broader wizarding world's official acknowledgment of [[Lord Voldemort]]'s return and the restoration of [[Dumbledore]]'s public authority.