Cornelius Fudge (Harry Potter)

Cornelius Oswald Fudge is a recurring character in the Harry Potter franchise. Fudge made his debut as a minor character in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, before receiving a proper introduction as a supporting antagonist in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. He was a supporting character in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, before returning as a major antagonist in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He made his final appearance, as a minor character in the novel Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Fudge was the British Minister for Magic from 1990 to 1996. He had complete control over the Ministry of Magic, the main governing body of the British wizarding world. Despite being a quite respectable figure on a first glance, he turned out to be sloppy at best, and a corrupt tyrant no better than his more detestable predecessors at worst.

In the movie adaptations he was portrayed by late Robert Hardy

Why he doesn't deserve to be a Minister for Magic

 * 1) He was very prejudiced person, as he favored people born with high status over lower classes. Moreover, he favored Pure-Bloods over Half-Bloods and Muggle-Borns and neglected Weasley Family as he believed that they are obsessed with Muggles.
 * 2) He was quite incompetent Minister for Magic, as he seemed to be more reactive than proactive because he would often wait for a solution to appear, rather than take the initiative and create a solution.

Redeeming Qualities

 * 1) Robert Hardy portrays him very well.
 * 2) In the movies he is more tolerable than in the books, not to mention that his antagonism towards Harry and Dumbledore in the fifth movie was toned down when compared to the novel.