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The introduction of the International Statute of Secrecy in 1692 marked a pivotal moment in

wizarding history. It put a stop to the witch hunts and unjust persecution of witches

and wizards. It ushered in an era of harmonious coexistence,

and most importantly, it separated the two worlds, Muggle and Magical. But what if there was a

darker element to the statute that has never been properly explored, an element that

concerned the Muggles beyond the primary separation of the

two worlds. What if the statute and the subsequent formation of the Ministry of Magic marked the

dawn of an era wherein wizard kind stealthily wielded control over the non-magical world,

deftly manipulating it from the concealed depths of the shadows.

Today we're going to be exploring all of that and more, as we discuss Wizard Kind's

silent control over the Muggle Dominion.

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