[HPforGrownups] Couple of Questions regarding Death Eaters and the Dark Mark

[Jason Bailey]

No: HPFGUIDX 29301

CK> So, that makes it around 15.  Not exactly an army but a start.  Maybe he
CK> didn't call all the names, maybe there were more.  Maybe not.  Maybe a 
CK> bunch of folks clutched their arms and decided to wait and see what happens 
CK> next.

It is important to remember that the DE are the elite group...maybe
Voldy's equivalent of a SWAT Team or Special Forces. Sirius claims
that Azkaban is full of V's supporters, many of whom were put there by
Karkaroff. I believe these to be the "rank and file" members of V's
army and I'm sure that many will be promoted now that V knows of their
loyalty.

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CK> Probably all old information but the dark mark has always bothered me.  Too 
CK> easy to pick out the DEs with it.  No short sleeves for these fellows!

No doubt! I was surprised that the mark is not common knowledge.
Remember when HP tells SB about the conversation SS and Karkaroff were
having? HP mentions that he showed him something on his forearm, but
Black didn't know what that was all about.