:) I like the first paragraph, but the second one lost me. Yes, Voldemort was never officially Minister of Magic, but after the fact there HAD to be books written and interviews with the remaining Order members and Harry and all those people, in which they would very emphatically say, "Yes, Voldemort was in charge the whole time! Thicknesse was a puppet, completely controlled by means of the Imperius Curse." And I'm sure that would get international attention. Maybe not as much in this conservative Germany, I'll give you that, but enough that the International Confederation of Wizards would know (and be appalled that a Dark wizard such as he managed to take over a prominent wizarding country). Anyway, now I truly understand where you're coming from. Marginalization, not discrimination. Well-meaning fear mixed with ignorance and more than a hint of pride and superiority. Not a second coming of the Germany of Grindelwald, but perhaps, over time, given the right conditions... it's hard to say. :sun I like it.