I say to you all, once again, in the light of Lord Voldemort's return, we are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. Lord Voldemort's gift for spreading discord and enmity is very great.
The wizarding world had largely been in denial about Voldemort's return due to the trauma of his previous reign. Many wanted to believe that he was gone for good, making them resistant to accepting evidence to the contrary.
The fear surrounding Voldemort’s return is compounded by the traumatic memories from his previous reign of terror. The wizarding world had experienced significant trauma during Voldemort’s first rise to power, making them hesitant to confront the possibility of his return.
