This campaign encapsulated the Ministry of Magic's attempts to discredit, slander, and smear both Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter, as well as anyone perceived or believed to be an ally with them. This campaign was put in place on 24 June 1995 after the Rebirth of Lord Voldemort, and ended on 18 June 1996 after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries. It was initiated when Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge denied the Dark Lord's return, a fact that would ruin the thirteen years of peace that