With the help of the British muggle government, Simon was able to divide the Ministry of Magic and dismantle Voldemort's followers. He also slowly began to eradicate the Ministry of Magic, and soon the entire wizarding world was in chaos. The pure-bloods and half-bloods of the wizarding world were furious, and they began to fight back against Simon and his muggle allies. However, they were no match for the power he wielded, and soon he had taken control of the Ministry of Magic.