The end of the WW

[Christopher Nuttall]

No: HPFGUIDX 44988

Hi all

I was reading an essay on Generations on the HP lexicon and I had a thought.  The WW has endured, in this century alone, two attacks from Dark Wizards and another one shaping up.  How much damage can the WW take before they decide to disband?  People could leave the WW and seek safety among the muggles, slowly forgetting magic.  

At what point does a society realize that there is no point in rebuilding anymore, another dark wizard is going to come along and smash it all up again?  If Voldemort Concentrates on the WWs methods of communication, such as the floo network and the owls, not to mention subverting the Ministry of Magic, will many of the wizards just say 'the hell with it' and leave.  

Even if this 'worst-case' situation does not happen, when (if) Voldemort is defeated here, the public will lose all confidence in the MoM.  There is no leader with the capability of Barty Crouch Snr, Fudge hardly inspires the same lowality or even respect/fear.

Of course, the absence or collapse of the WW would have repercussions on the muggle world, as the magic creatures will no longer be held in check by the wizards.  Mark Chadbourne, eay your heart out.....

http://www.markchadbourn.com/news/31jul00.htm

Just something while waiting for OoP.

Chris


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