Worst Wizard Jobs in the Harry Potter Universe

Graduating from Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is one of the biggest accomplishments in a young wizard’s life. But what happens after you complete your O.W.L.s, your N.E.W.Ts, and finish your seventh year?

It’s time for you to go out into the work force and become a contributing member of magic society.  But what happens to witches and wizards who don’t land their ideal jobs as an auror or seeker for the Chudley Cannons? Most likely, they’ll end up working one of these terrible wizarding jobs.

Caretaker of Hogwarts

As the caretaker of Hogwarts, Argus Filch has to basically clean up after every magical spill, shatter, splooge and splatter in the castle. His biggest enemies? The Weasley Twins, who are always pulling incredibly messy pranks.

Curse Breaker

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OK, technically this is a very high-paying job, but with high rewards come high risks. Being a curse breaker for Gringott’s is one of the most dangerous jobs in the magical world. You have to break into ancient tombs, and what’s inside might just kill you.

Dishwasher at the Leaky Cauldron

Working at a magic bar sounds super fun, but before you hand your job application to Tom, make sure you consider this chilling challenge: Cleaning up all the dishes that people order at the Leaky Cauldron. There’s pea soup on the menu that might just eat YOU.

Dragon Keeper

Unless you’re Rubeus Hagrid or Charlie Weasley, this job probably isn’t for you. Sure, there’s all the excitement that comes with taking care of magical creatures, but let me just leave two little words here for you: dragon dung.