Supreme Head

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.

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.

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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Post-1997: It is unknown who succeeded Dumbledore as Supreme Head after his death in 1997.

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.