Ever since the last broadcast, the number of students wanting to join the Defense Association had somehow suddenly increased.
Perhaps, for most students, learning some useful skills was necessary in such chaotic times. No one knew how long the Second Wizarding War would last.
As for which side to support in this war?
Apart from Slytherin students, probably no one truly needed to consider that question.
They had only two choices: fight Voldemort or remain neutral.
As for siding with Voldemort, unless they had rocks for brains or were already under the Imperius Curse, no one would be willing to throw their life away.
Just look at the number of Dark Wizards taken down by the Ministry of Magic's Aurors. Anyone with half a brain could tell there was no future in joining Voldemort's camp.
Moreover, due to Albert's intervention, the Ministry of Magic had played an active role in cracking down on Dark Wizards, causing wizarding families that might otherwise have remained neutral to lean toward opposing the Dark Lord.
It was not that they wanted to remain neutral, but Scrimgeour's construction of shelters had given many wizards a sense of crisis.
Since they were going to crack down on Dark Wizards and oppose the Dark Lord, they naturally had to choose the right place to go.
The Order of the Phoenix, founded by Dumbledore, was the best choice. Dumbledore's reputation spoke for itself, and everyone was willing to gather around him. However, joining the Order of the Phoenix was not easy, and there were few ways to do so.
Joining the Ministry of Magic's Crisis Response Team also came with certain requirements. After all, they might directly face Dark Wizards while on duty, which involved considerable risk.
The Defense Association, which placed greater emphasis on keeping everyone safe,