Murgus Murg
Introduction
Murgus Murg is a Ministry of Magic official who appears exclusively in the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game. He serves as a subordinate to Dolores Umbridge during her tenure as Hogwarts High Inquisitor. Murg's primary role in the story is to act as an antagonist and enforcer of Umbridge's regulations, frequently assigning tasks to and attempting to catch students, particularly Harry Potter, breaking the rules (video game).
Biography
Murgus Murg arrives at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside Dolores Umbridge to help implement the numerous Educational Decrees being passed by the Ministry of Magic. Acting as Umbridge's direct agent, he patrols the castle and grounds, confronting students he believes are misbehaving. He interacts with Harry Potter, Fred Weasley, and George Weasley, often trying to thwart their efforts to undermine Umbridge's authority and build Dumbledore's Army. His presence serves to increase the sense of oppression within the school, representing the Ministry's overreach in the game's narrative (video game).
Physical Appearance and Personality
In his video game appearance, Murgus Murg is depicted as a stern, middle-aged wizard with a balding head. He wears the formal, dark robes befitting a Ministry of Magic official. His personality is officious, sycophantic, and smug. He clearly delights in enforcing petty rules and exercising his limited authority over the students. He is blindly loyal to Dolores Umbridge and her agenda, showing no independent judgment or compassion (video game).
Magical Abilities and Skills
Murgus Murg's specific magical abilities are not showcased in detail. As a Ministry official, he is presumably a qualified wizard and possesses a wand. However, his role is primarily that of an administrator and rule-enforcer rather than a duelist. He relies on threats and reporting students to Umbridge rather than direct magical confrontation (video game).
Possessions
Relationships
- Dolores Umbridge: Murg is a loyal and sycophantic subordinate to Umbridge. He eagerly carries out her orders and helps enforce her oppressive regime at Hogwarts (video game).
- Harry Potter: Murg views Harry Potter as a primary troublemaker and a target for enforcement. He frequently tries to catch Harry breaking rules (video game).
- Fred Weasley and George Weasley: Murg is a frequent adversary of the Weasley twins, attempting to stop their pranks and defiance of Umbridge's authority (video game).
Behind the Scenes
Murgus Murg is a character created specifically for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game and does not appear in the original novels, the film adaptations, or any other canonical material written by J.K. Rowling. His function within the game is to serve as a recurring, low-level antagonist who provides objectives and obstacles for the player, personifying the oppressive Ministry presence at Hogwarts.