Severus looked into Harry’s eyes. There wasn’t hate there, not yet, anyway. More curiosity and a willingness to understand? "Many wizards wanted to practice Dark magic. The Ministry had outlawed it since the early nineteenth century. The Dark Lord offered to free use of Dakr magic amongst other things, which is why many joined him. He also promised to give creatures like werewolves and vampires some form of rights that they currently do not have."