official-secrecy question

[heather]

No: HPFGUIDX 88252

Please - I need a quick answer for an essay that has to be in tomorrow
(excellent time management, I know...).

Can someone please point me to a good passage in one of the books that
explains why there is such a big cover-up of wizard activity from the
muggle world; the memory charms, the special ministry departments etc. I
know it's something to do with wizards not wanting to be paraded as circus
freaks, but I can't find a relevant passage.
heatherf

I found the passage saying "Bless them, they don't want to see it half the
time" etc... but that doesn't quite cover the need for such cover-up
efforts.

heatherf



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