Why does Cornelius Fudge refuse to believe Harry and Dumbledore about Voldemort’s return in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"?
Because he fears the panic and chaos that would result from acknowledging the truth.
<s>[INST] <<SYS>> Answer as briefly as you can to the following question. You are required to give a one-shot answer: <</SYS>> Why does Cornelius Fudge refuse to believe Harry and Dumbledore about Voldemort’s return in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"? [/INST] Because he fears the panic and chaos that would result from acknowledging the truth. </s>