Politics in Harry Potter

               Professor Umbridge's rule over Hogwarts is reminiscent of a totalitarian government. She gives everything to the state (Ministry of Magic) and are allowed to do things only if it approves. It is very much like the Soviet Union. She seemed to try to make the kids and teachers trust her through appearing to be kind and using innocent things for decorations. She was very much like Hitler, but not quite as successful. See, Hitler helped garner support form not only him giving jobs and stability, but also using propaganda that made him a better a person than he really was. One is a myth continued to be believed today, and that is: Hitler was a vegetarian. Things such as this make people think you are compassionate and kind, even to animals. it makes people like you more. Umbridge uses this to a lesser degree, because she continued to show her totalitarianism and cruelty through the way she ruled the castle.

 The Ministry of Magic seem to have a socialist government. It seems to control everything, from the media to schools. When Harry, Hermione, Ron and his family went to the Hospital, it seemed to be completely free. This seems to be a universal healthcare system (which doesn't work in real life) and since it's free the government has to be paying the Healers. The Minister of Magic also seems to be a dictator with limited power. When Voldimort came to power, he controlled everything. So this shows that the government is rather easily corrupted. It doesn’t seem they have any type of Parliament, which they should create. So in conclusion, they need to update their government and how it works.