Glancing over to Harry, I could see that he was thinking mulling over my explanation of Voldemort’s motive. There were times that people seemed to overthink things way too much. This was one of those times. Both Harry and Albus must think that Voldemort is trying to get back at someone, to prove a point, or just evil incarnate. He never gave that feeling of someone who had a true purpose to his actions. He was just a man who wanted power and immortality. Sure that power required taking over the Ministry, but that was a minor detail in this. 