If Harry Potter Were to Vote in a Muggle General Election, Who Would He Pick?

Lol! :D A fun question, yes, light-hearted, not at all! If Harry Potter were to cast his vote in a muggle general election, we can predict with some certainty who he wouldn’t vote for—none other than the UK’s Conservative Party, better known as the Tories.

Why the Tories?

Harry would associate the Tories with his dreaded uncle, Vernon Dursley. Vernon, a regular reader of The Daily Mail, not only supports the Tories but vociferously argues against the Labour Party, the ostensibly progressive counterpart. He also begrudgingly gives the Liberal Democrats, the centrist party, a nod of approval when they side with the Tories and berates them when they vote with Labour.

Harry and His Economic Stand

Based on the fact that Harry empathizes with the Weasleys' tight budget and grew up in relatives' wealth and abundance, it's reasonable to assume that Harry would lean towards the Labour Party. The Liberal Democrats often side with the Tories on economic issues, and given that Rowling herself is a Labour supporter, her beloved character is likely to align with Labour as well.

Riddle Me This, Voldemort

Rowling’s character, J.K. Rowling, has always been a supporter of the Labour Party. Thus, it’s possible that her most treasured character would also adhere to this stance. Harry Potter has always been a champion for the underprivileged, befriending muggle-borns, house elves, and half-giants. He promotes diversity and inclusion, making it plausible that he would support the left-leaning party.

But Wait, There's More

Harry is also a product of upper-middle-class parents who left him a large inheritance. As he grew up to become a successful Auror, his upbringing embodies classic Tory values. Furthermore, his arch-nemesis, Draco Malfoy, epitomizes the posh, elitist stereotype associated with the Conservative Party. However, Harry's status as a wizard introduces a touch of idealism, leading to the possibility of a Green Party vote.

Final Guesses

Given these factors, my best guess is that Harry would vote for Labour or maybe Lib Dems, making them the most likely choices. Before Jeremy Corbyn became the party leader, Labour seemed to be a safe bet. Now, things might change, but the landscape of Harry's political outlook still leans left.

But remember, this is all in the realm of speculative fun! Harry's outlook on politics, like ours, is subject to change based on current events and personal experiences.