"...was related to the French Auror named Victor being killed by Dark wizards."
When Harry arrived at the dining hall that morning, he heard Sirius discussing recent developments with the others.
"Why did those Dark wizards kill that French Auror? They even went all the way to France to murder him." After finishing the slice of bread in his hand, Harry voiced his confusion. "I just feel this whole thing is rather baffling."
"According to the news from over there, it seems those three Frenchmen used Lord Voldemort's name directly. That made the Death Eaters mistake them for members of the Order of the Phoenix and kill them."
Sirius still believed the three had died because of their arrogance. When Kingsley met them, he had already warned them that the name "Voldemort" had been enchanted and was a taboo that could not be spoken. But they insisted on trying it, and Try and you shall die.
"There aren't many people left who dare to court death like that. Few in the British magical world now have the courage to openly oppose the Death Eaters." Diggle knew full well that this was Britain's current state. This land was practically becoming a living hell.
British wizards who refused to leave and were unwilling to hide had to live in constant fear, terrified that Dark wizards would come knocking again someday.
"The Death Eaters believe that the Frenchman named Victor was actually killed by Anderson." Moody suddenly dropped a bombshell. "They think it was Anderson's scheme."
"Just how afraid are they of Albert that they're so desperate to smear him?"
Harry found the Death Eaters' actions utterly ridiculous.
"They believe Albert intends to drag the International Wizarding Federation into this and use Aurors from European countries to deal with the Death Eaters." Sirius