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DECEMBER 2, 2005 at 2:22 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Forbes via The Leaky Cauldron
Forbes has published a hilarious article
detailing the wealth of various fictional characters and Lucius Malfoy came in at #15.
Through brisk trading of Dark Arts artifacts on eBay to his stock holdings in Wal-Mart and Halliburton, Malfoy saw his fortune increase 30%, even while behind bars at Azkaban:
Much of Malfoy's gain can be attributed to surging commodities markets. The price of gold is at its highest level since 1987, up 16% since January alone. Malfoy's stores of gold galleons and silver sickles--among the purest mintings of those metals known--have appreciated significantly.
Despite these material gains, it’s clear Lucius' imprisonment has been personally painful. His wife, Narcissa, has reportedly begun making midnight visits to a "family friend," a tall, thin and greasy-haired professor at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And Draco, Lucius' only son, disappeared this year following the murder of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
Thanks to TLC and those who sent this in.
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Witch
Points: 929
Priori Incantatem9 says:
That should put a sock in Draco's mouth--he's not nearly as rich as Santa! Even Willy Wonka's checkbook is thicker!
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 7:08 PM EST
Squib
Points: 133
»dAy DrEaMeR« says:
It's so funny when it says that "His wife, Narcissa, has reportedly begun making midnight visits to a "family friend," a tall, thin and greasy-haired professor at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." ahahahaha... they really have some imagination!! it's a very good article
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 7:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1100
fire and brimstone says:
HOw cool is that. Mr. Malfoy one of the richest fictional characters. NEver new how much they had total
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 8:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 517
I <3 Rupert Grint says:
Thats really funny it just makes me hate him more though.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 8:40 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
This is incredibly funny. Looks like they really did their homework on it -- totally captured Lucius!
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 9:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 541
ProfMM says:
How fun! Pretty telling about how important Harry Potter & crew have become to the world, don't you think? I'm guessing that Lucius is one of the first characters from childrens' fiction to acheive such an honor.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 10:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
Maryam says:
I love the article. Forbes gets a thumbs up, but it would have been intresting if they added Harry Potter. I always thought he was richer than the Malfoys, especially after he inherited Sirus Black's 'fortune'.
Maryam W.
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 12:02 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 427
photogenic peeves says:
Well I only wonder why is Malfoy so stink'n rich? I mean, where did all the money come from?
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 12:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 680
Quidditch_Chaser_USA says:
That's sooo funny, is this for real? Haha, Forbes is usually so....FORBES, that's cool. I'll have to look for that...
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 1:23 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Despite these material gains, it’s clear Lucius' imprisonment has been personally painful. His wife, Narcissa, has reportedly begun making midnight visits to a "family friend," a tall, thin and greasy-haired professor at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And Draco, Lucius' only son, disappeared this year following the murder of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
Hehehehehe... These people really have nothing to do... :)
~MP~
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 1:55 AM EST
Student
Points: 275
~>*PhoenixGurl*<~ says:
The article was damn funny , i wonder how creative people can get with harry potter. so there is some snape - narcissa relationship, then?
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 4:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 821
Leeloomina says:
This article is very clever, well documented, original and all... Loved the "secondary markets like EBay and Borgin & Burke's"... Hahaha.
And those bits about Halliburton, Microsoft and WalMart... wow that cracked me up...
But the most interesting (and clever) stuff werethe quotes: Moody's was just hilarious...
Just off to read how are the other 14!!!
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 4:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 821
Leeloomina says:
Oh my God!!! the list is as funny as the article about Lucius!!!
Here it is:
1-Santa Claus
2-Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks
3-Richie Rich
4-Lex Luthor
5-C. Montgomery Burns
6-Scrooge McDuck
7-Jed Clampett
8-Bruce Wayne
9-Thurston Howell III
10-Willy Wonka
11-Arthur Bach
12-Ebenezer Scrooge
13-Lara Croft
14-Cruella De Vil
15-Lucius Malfoy
Isn't it great?
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 4:52 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
sneha_luvs_ron says:
That is really funny!!! It made me laugh..
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 4:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 548
powerelite says:
That was absolutely funny! Wow, a Malfoy in Forbes magazine... What are the odds in that?
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 5:34 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 422
squishy_marshmallows says:
Very funny article, go Santa/Willy Wonka. I'm very glad some people make the time to make us laugh.
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 5:49 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
How funny is this article?! The comments from other wizards and witches was a nice touch also!! I enjoyed what Nymphadora Tonks had to say!!
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 10:31 AM EST
Sorceress of Ink
Points: 5003
~*Something Special*~ says:
Hehe
That's sooooo funny!
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 10:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 712
i brake for thestrals says:
ha I love it.. well no... he should be down and out not rich but I love the article. And awesome that Santa's number one haha!
The fact that Tonks called him a git just seals the deal :)
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 12:25 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
That is sooo funny!
I really enjoyed it and I think they are absolutely brilliant to do things like this and bring in fans. I'm sure their normal readership goes up for this!
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 12:30 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
That article was really funny. I just about fell out of my rolly chair laughing at it!
So funny!
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 12:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1239
Luna Lovegood* says:
Oh my goodeness! I absolutely lov this artical! It was so funny.
"I don't know how long Azkabans got a hold on him, but I bet we haven't seen the last of that git." Tonks, that was brilliant.
And Mad eyes "They would all be off better as ferrets!" part. Classic!
Luna Lovegood*
Where is the list?
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 1:42 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 546
AWD-HP says:
That was classic, and propably the "First" time I have read an article from Forbes magizine...Real funny
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 1:46 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
That is so good, very funny.
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 2:24 PM EST
Weasley is My King
Points: 5042
HarryPotterGeek says:
I posted this on my xanga because it proves that Harry Potter really isn't just for kids. Whoever wrote that article about Malfoy has obviosly read the books by some of the details they included (nifflers, Narcissa going to see Snape, etc.) I was very impressed.
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 2:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 181
Squib1101 says:
Funny article but I doubt that Malfoy would have anything to do with Muggles...their money or not. But still good
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 2:45 PM EST
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