Inside the Meeting Room at the Defence Association Headquarters, Albert was holding a Temporary Meeting. The Defence Association members who had come to attend could all clearly feel the oppressive atmosphere in the room.
"I think you've all noticed that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are expanding their power without restraint. Many Muggles have already become innocent victims at the hands of the Death Eaters."
Sitting in the head seat at the round table, Albert spouted a load of meaningless platitudes.
"I foresaw the current situation long ago, but there's nothing we can do about it." Albert raised a hand to stop the commotion, signalling for everyone to be quiet. "After Dumbledore suddenly died, no one was left who could make Lord Voldemort feel his life was threatened. He'll no longer act with the same caution and restraint as before."
"Not even you?" Lee Jordan knew exactly how formidable Albert was.
"I would never be arrogant enough to think I could make Lord Voldemort wary of me." Albert shook his head. "This is an inevitable process. The collapse of the Ministry of Magic is only a matter of time. You must be prepared for the impact."
"But how could the Ministry of Magic... suddenly collapse?"
Angelina was deeply shocked and confused by Albert's prediction. She simply could not understand why a Ministry of Magic like that would collapse.
"It's perfectly normal, because the Ministry of Magic has become an obstacle to Lord Voldemort." Albert lightly tapped the tabletop with his fingers, drawing everyone's attention. "If Scrimgeour possessed Dumbledore's level of ability, the Ministry of Magic would naturally remain safe and sound."
"Unfortunately, Scrimgeour is merely a rather capable Auror. He is completely insignificant before Lord Voldemort, so it is only a matter of time before the Ministry of Magic