Lucius Malfoy: Forbes Man of Wealth

[Gillian]

From the Leaky Cauldron.

In a hilarious yet interesting article, Forbes has posted an updated list of their wealthiest top fifteen fictional characters, with none other than Potter foe Lucius Malfoy holding the last spot with a reported net worth of $900 Million. From a dateline in the North Sea, the article reports that the nefarious Death Eater, now imprisoned in Azkaban, saw his wealth multiply despite his incarceration, noting his fortune has " increased nearly 30% over the last year. It's a major vindication for the 51-year-old wizard, and an indication that Malfoy's portfolio--and his mission to destroy Harry Potter--still has lots of life left in it." According to Forbes, Mr. Malfoy has gained his wealth, not by investing in traditional Wizarding markets, such as Niffler Futures, but rather by investing in Muggle companies such as Wal-Mart, Microsoft, and Halliburton.

And the value of Malfoy's personal possessions has appreciated significantly. Since the return of Lord Voldemort, artifacts and tools of the Dark Arts have become hugely popular, trading briskly in secondary markets like eBay (nasdaq: EBAY - news - people ) and Borgin and Burke's. As the patriarch of an ancient family, Malfoy is reputed to hold a wealth of valuable objects. Despite repeated searches of Malfoy Manor, his home in Wiltshire, the Ministry of Magic has been unable to find any prohibited items--but sources close to the family say they still possess countless treasures.

In other words, he's got more money than Davy Crockett.

[Marie]

How cute.

Brains, money, looks and all that blond hair. Too bad he is stuck behind bars.

[Hilary the Touched]

LOL, Marie!
That is an amusing article, Gillian, and quite the most entertaining thing I've ever read from Forbes...

51, eh?? Well, I suppose there are spells for maintenance of appearance too, no? "Derma rejuvenatus!"

[Marie]

There is an entire world of fans trying to figure out the exact age of each character (amoung other details.) I could not believe how much information there is on the web know about each character. At the Orlando Nimbus 2004 conference - the trivia amazed me. Forgot the exact reasoning behind that age but supposedly they asked JKR about it and she concurred that it was about right.

[kontara]

Hmmm in OOtP they say Lucius age as 41... was in article from Daily Prophet

Forbes.com also has a longer "profile". Good to see this (what I always throught of as stodgy) publication have a sense of whimsy...

http://www.forbes.com/2005/12/01/potter ... ofile.html

Penny

[Helen8]

Well of course Lucius owns stock in Wal-Mart: the company that treats its employees like house elves.

[LadyLucius]

Lucius was 41 in OOTP which was published in 1995.
If Forbes still thinks he is in prison in 2005 then he would be 51.

Personally I think that by the end of book 7 he will 'have done a runner' and may no longer even be alive!

I'm not sure I could read any part of a book in which Lucius dies

Susan

[Gillian]

Done a runner?

Esplain.

[Hilary the Touched]

Hiya, Susan, and welcome!! Most of the faces over here will probably be at least a little familiar--come on in and make 'em more so!


(Gillian--done a runner: fled. Scarpered. Amscrayed.)

[catloveyes]

Thank you Hilary...I did not know what that meant either..and I also
agree that I could not read a book in which our gorgeous wizard dies..oh
no!! Anhe also must never age...magic potions are made for that...aren't
they??


Love,
Kate

[kate25]

Lucius is handsome man I like Lucius and Isaacs is the best in this movie. I like black characters, so snape and Lucius are.....

Hmmm.......