Voldemorts Sphere of Influence

[absinthe at mad.scientist.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 11371

Amy wrote:
> Got a question...
> 
> I couldn't find anything in the archives, but it could have been I 
wasn't searching with the right words...
> 
> How far does/did Voldemort's Reign of Terror extend?  Was it just 
the UK that experienced the dark times?  Or did Europe also have 
problems with Death Eaters?  Did other countries even know what was 
going on?  I know all of this is pure conjecture - I don't recall 
there being anything mentioned about Voldemort being feared around the 
world.
> 
> If Voldemort fled to the Albanian forest where he would be safe, 
does that mean that the area is more tolerant of evil megalomaniacs?  
If I remember correctly, the giants also went to Europe to escape the 
ministry after Voldemort's downfall.  And Durmstang (sp) (the school 
that actually teaches the Dark Arts) is rumored to be in Northern 
Europe.  
> 
> What about the Salem Institute (sorry, I can't remember the full 
name and my books and notes are at home).  Are they even aware of 
what's going on?  They were at the World Cup, so they would have at 
least seen what happened, unless they left early.  How about other 
schools and wizard communities?  Would they offer help?  Or is 
Voldemort considered to be an internal problem that the UK wizards 
have to take care themselves.
> 
> All of this started running through my head last night while I was 
trying to fall asleep and I was wondering if it had been discussed at 
all.  I'd be curious to hear what everyone else thinks.

IIRC, Rowling stated in an interview that Voldemort was attempting 
global domination, but started with the UK first. 

It's hard to say how large was Voldemort's international following. I 
get the impression that Karkaroff is a non-Brit. I think Sirius said 
that there were many Death Eaters that were never caught, so there 
could have been international Death Eaters.

:-)Milz