He saw Voldemort’s spirit courting Fudge in his dreams, whispering of the power he could achieve if he only helped. And how there would be peace for the magical world, and Voldemort would leave after he regained a body and staged a mock battle with Fudge, and the people of Britain would praise Fudge as the best Minister who ever lived. He could be Minister until his death. He could have all the fame and money and power he wanted.