Aurors

Aurors are employed by the Ministry of Magic to pursue and arrest Dark wizards. Known Aurors in the series include Alastor Moody, Nymphadora Tonks, Kingsley Shacklebolt, John Dawlish, Rufus Scrimgeour and Neville's parents, Frank and Alice Longbottom. During the First War against Voldemort they were allowed to use the Unforgivable Curses on suspected Death Eaters. They also guard high-profile targets such as Harry, Hogwarts and the Muggle Prime Minister, and Harry and Ron later work as Aurors.