Does the government know about wizards?

The secrecy of the wizarding world is maintained in that, in the event that the Prime Minister were to tell anyone of their meetings with the wizards, it is hardly likely that they would be believed.

Does the Muggle world know about magic?

Muggles very rarely understood magic, even going to extreme lengths (and sometimes making themselves seem rather foolish to wizards) to ignore obvious occurrences of magic, and wizards very rarely understood technology. Even though the Muggles lacked magic, they still posed a threat to the wizarding world.

Why does the wizard community hide from Muggles in the Harry Potter universe?

Extremist wizards wanted war against Muggles, but the wider community instead opted for secrecy: an international law enforced by each country’s Ministry of Magic, which was responsible for concealing societies, controlling magical beasts, beings and spirits, and making sure wizards don’t blow everyone’s cover.

Can pureblood wizards live in the Muggle world?

Wizards will often live in small communities of several families within Muggle villages such as Godric’s Hollow in the West Country (home of the Dumbledores and the Potters) or Tinworth in Cornwall.

Do muggles know about Hogwarts?

No, Muggles aren’t able to find Hogwarts. It is hidden from the muggles with spells – even if they wander to that area, the school and the students are not visible to them. No, Muggles aren’t able to find Hogwarts.

What does Muggle mean in Harry Potter?

In the wizarding world of Harry Potter, of magic, witches and wizards, the word ‘muggle’ means a person without magical powers. What Is a Muggle?

Are there any Muggles that know about the Wizarding World?

Throughout the series, there are many muggles which we see that know about the wizarding world, and no effort seems to be made to stop them. All of them seem to fit into the mold of family of wizards, but let me just make a list of the ones we know about.

How did the Weasleys get along with the other Muggles?

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the pair were said to be nervous about being in Diagon Alley, but soon struck up a lasting friendship with the Weasley family. Especially Arthur Weasley, who was fascinated by their Muggle ways. Exposing Muggles to the wizarding world is not without its dangers, however.

Why do Muggles have to be honest about their past?

It’s also possible it’s part of the agreement made by muggles and the magic world that involved the witches and wizards withdrawing and remaining hidden. If part of that is a magic agreement to not deceive families of witches and wizards, then there is no choice but to be honest.