"I'm planning to take Bellatrix LeStrange from Azkaban, and keep her prisoner. This is the catalyst to bring Neville completely to my side. He is almost all the way there, but something like this will ensure his loyalty; and that is only a small part of my over all plan. My plans are fairly simple, but also, very long term; I'm thinking at least 15 years before they are completed. I'm going to build a network of students who are fanatically loyal to me, in all years and all houses, and after graduation, will maneuver them into positions of influence, both in the Ministry and Wizengamot; as well as in Gringotts and the Daily Prophet and Quibbler, plus various other positions. When the time comes, they will be slowly moved into the top positions, most probably over a 2 year period. Well, except for Gringotts, the Goblins wouldn't accept a non-goblin in charge, and it's a fight not really worth the trouble."