If that was true, it was a big deal. So many of the witches and wizards living under the harsh regime felt powerless because they were constantly being scrutinized. Using the wrong sort of magic was punished. Using magic in the wrong place was punished. On and on and on the restrictions went. There were many who tried to use their magic as little as possible just to be on the safe side of the law. Too many people were shipped off to Azkaban or even executed because of the Trace. Before the Resistance learned how to cloak their magic, they were frequently caught in their seditious activities.