Voldemorts next move

[John]

No: HPFGUIDX 85602

Exposed with half his group lock up, what is You Know Who going to do next.

The first step would (logically?!?) be to regroup and form (yet another) plan. He prefers to spread disorder rather than be on the defensive. But would the Dark Lord want them back? Other than the sadistic pleasure of letting his follows pay for their failure, when they eventually return they will be wand less wrecks. Exposed for the loyalty to the Dark Lord, there positions in society and abilities to influence would be gone. This is something the Dark Lord will truly miss. For example, he can no longer send Lucus Malfoy to 'spy' on the promise to make a donation.

Also, where would they get replacement wands? None of the group could go along to Diagon Alley and place an order for 5 or so new wands, let alone about the cost. I doubt anything would have stopped the gallant Fudge impounding assets. Just imagine the wonderful image of Draco Malfoy being poor. No big house. No new broom. No house elf (assuming the got a replacement). Rons' favourite dream!

This does lead me on to thinking what will be Voldemort medium to long-term objectives. What is he aiming for? Will he be able to dismiss Harry Potter and work around the problem of not hearing the prophecy? Or will he dwell in his constant defeats that probably (book 7) will lead to his own ultimate destruction.

John