The goblins' intention to capture the village of Hogsmeade was a crude lie from start to finish. To be precise, it was a rumor spread by Kenneth right from the beginning in pursuit of his own interests in Hogsmeade.
The goblins were not fools. Even if they actually captured Hogsmeade, what good would it do? Just because the first two goblin rebellions took place near Hogsmeade?
Don't be ridiculous!
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