Dawlish was replaced as Head Auror recently by The Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter. Clearly, this doesn’t seem to be sitting well with him. Although no official investigation took place, it is a popular belief that Dawlish is not in his right state of mind. According to an inside source, "Dawlish was never the same since the War. Apparently, Death Eaters used a dark curse on him and forced him to do their bidding. He could not be trusted ever again in the Ministry." Prior, Dawlish had an impressive résumé. He was one of few Hogwarts students to receive all Outstanding scores on his N.E.W.T.s and was Head Boy. Dawlish then had a long career as an Auror and was known for his strong stance against Voldemort and his supporters.