AlfaMUN 2024 | Ministry of Magic

HARRY POTTER CRISIS

Topic: Addressing the protection of fantastic beasts in Harry Potter’s world.

Director: Elias Lopez Correa

Moderator: Daniela Carolina Alvarado Montoya

Introduction to the committee

The aim of this committee is to discuss the current laws and strategies related to the
regulation and control of magical creatures, as well as their responsible and ethical
use in the development of potions and artifacts. Nowadays, there are three divisions
that were created by the British Ministry of Magic to classify creatures. The Beast
Division includes creatures that do not have sufficient intelligence to understand and
follow the laws of the magical community. There is also the Being Division that
focuses on creatures with enough intelligence to be accountable for their actions.
And last, but not least, the Spirit division that concerns any creature that has a
spectral body, is unaffected by gravity and is not actually alive.

According to the International Code of Wizarding Secrecy, each wizarding governing

body is responsible for the concealment, care, and control of all magical beasts,
beings, and spirits dwelling within its territory's borders. Because of this, almost
every country has divisions such as the Department for the Regulation and Control
of Magical Creatures (Britain) or Body for Protection of Magical Species (USA). They
not only ensure that creatures keep hidden but also regulate their commercial and
personal use and provide them with habitats where neither wizards nor muggles
(people without magical abilities) can bother them.

Quorum

1. Luna Lovegood
2. Rubeus Hagrid
3. Charlie Weasley
 4. Rolf Scamander
5. Neville Longbottom
6. Minerva McGonagall
7. Horace Slughorn
8. Ginny Weasley
9. Fleur Delacour
10. Hermione Granger
11. Nymphadora Tonks
12. Draco Malfoy
13. Dolores Umbridge
14. Gilderoy Lockhart
15. Severus Snape

Related Questions

● What are the potential consequences of overexploitating fantastic creatures

for magical purposes?

● How can we ensure the sustainable use of fantastic beasts in the

development of magical potions and artifacts?

● What protocols should be in place for handling and containing dangerous

magical creatures, such as dragons or acromantulas, to prevent incidents and

ensure public safety?

● What measures can be implemented to prevent the exploitation of

endangered magical creatures for commercial purposes?

● What role should magical institutions play in promoting responsible practices

regarding fantastic beasts?

 ● What measures can be taken to prevent the illegal breeding or trafficking of

dangerous magical creatures for malicious purposes?

● How can international cooperation be enhanced to address cross-border

issues related to the protection of magical creatures?

● What are the potential impacts of stricter regulations on the use and trade of

magical creatures, and how can these be mitigated?

References

Harry Potter Wiki. (n.d). International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy. Harry Potter Wiki
https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/International_Statute_of_Wizarding_Secrecy

Harry Potter Wiki. (n.d). British Ministry of Magic. Harry Potter Wiki
https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/British_Ministry_of_Magic

J. K. Rowling. (2016). The Magical Congress of the United States of America

(MACUSA). Wizarding World. https://www.wizardingworld.com/es/writing-by-jk-
rowling/macusa

Rowling, J.K. (2017). Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Penguin Random
House LLC.