Septimus Malfoy

Septimus Malfoy was an influential wizard and a member of the pure-blood Malfoy family who lived during the late eighteenth century. He was a powerful figure at the Ministry of Magic where he served as a key, albeit unofficial, advisor to Minister for Magic Unctuous Osbert. All known information about him comes from supplementary materials written by J.K. Rowling. (Pottermore)

Septimus Malfoy was highly influential at the Ministry of Magic during the late eighteenth century. (Pottermore) It was widely rumoured that he was a confidential advisor to the Minister for Magic at the time, Unctuous Osbert. Septimus's influence was so profound that many believed Minister Osbert was merely his puppet. (Pottermore) This belief was strengthened by the fact that many of Osbert's political opponents suffered sudden and unfortunate accidents. It is also believed that Septimus was the primary reason Osbert chose not to run for a second term in office, thus demonstrating the depth of his control over the Minister. (Pottermore)

There is no canonical description of Septimus Malfoy's physical appearance. Based on his actions, Septimus can be inferred to be a cunning, manipulative, and ambitious wizard. His method of influencing politics from the shadows and orchestrating “misfortunes” for his rivals suggests a personality consistent with the Malfoy family's reputation for ruthlessness and a belief in their own superiority. (Pottermore)

While no specific spells or magical feats are attributed to him, Septimus's ability to exert immense influence over a Minister for Magic and eliminate political rivals implies he was a highly skilled and powerful wizard. His actions suggest a proficiency in subtle and likely Dark Magic, allowing him to manipulate events and people without being directly implicated. (Pottermore)

No specific possessions belonging to Septimus Malfoy are known.

Family

• Septimus is an ancestor of the modern-day Malfoy family, including Abraxas Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy, and Draco Malfoy. His actions helped to further entrench the family's wealth and influence within the wizarding world. (Pottermore)

Political Allies and Enemies

• His most significant known relationship was with Minister for Magic Unctuous Osbert, whom he advised and effectively controlled from behind the scenes. (Pottermore)
• He also had numerous unnamed political opponents, who reportedly suffered from mysterious “misfortunes” as a result of opposing Minister Osbert's (and by extension, Septimus's) agenda. (Pottermore)

• Septimus: A Latin name meaning “seventh.” While it is a traditional Roman name, there is no evidence to suggest he was a seventh son.
• Malfoy: The surname is derived from the Old French mal foi, which translates to “bad faith” or “treachery.” This name reflects the duplicitous and untrustworthy nature often associated with the Malfoy family.

• Septimus Malfoy is not mentioned in any of the seven original Harry Potter novels.
• His character and story were created by J.K. Rowling for “The Malfoy Family,” an essay published on the Pottermore website. (Pottermore)
• He also appears on the Malfoy family tree, which was drawn by J.K. Rowling and included as a special feature on the DVD for the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. (film special feature)