Irina Smirnova understood Tierra's plan, but she did not say it aloud.
"Diana's failure was entirely expected. One reality we must face is that Voldemort, having regained his sanity, is far more troublesome than before. Voldemort's influence is spreading rapidly, while everything we are proposing right now is too hollow. There are no tangible benefits or foundations to support our ideals." Tierra set down his wineglass and calmly surveyed the many Ministry of Magic officials in the banquet hall. "As I said, nationalism is a devastating weapon. In the early stages of its rise, unless you kill them all, nothing can stop its advance—especially when one race has spent thousands of years living under the oppression of another."
"Racism under such circumstances is irrational and fanatical, making it extremely easy for people with ulterior motives to exploit." Tierra continued his conclusion at the banquet. "This is our victory banquet, celebrating the successful establishment of the United Kingdom's first wizard settlement."
"Although I do not wish to analyze things on such a festive occasion..." Tierra smiled. "If I do not say something, I am afraid none of you will be able to eat."
"Mr. Tierra, we have already been branded traitors to wizardkind." Doniel Klosterman, the current head of the Klosterman Family in Finland, said, "Our family's businesses in Finland have already come under attack from many wizards who have been deceived!"
"Voldemort's rise worries me. The benefits promised by his rule have attracted far too many people. We need more supporters, as well as a stronger ally to fight him." Irina spoke next, then sighed. "We have already contacted the upper ranks of the Muggles in our country and hoped they could support us, but..."
"But they were unwilling?" Tierra finished what Irina had left unsaid. "Let me guess. Those