"Damn Mudblood, couldn't he make a normal invitation?"
Lucius Malfoy studied the silver card in his hand carefully, still unable to figure out what it was for. Although Severus had said that the Mudblood's wedding date and location would appear on the silver card, he was still completely baffled.
Fortunately, Lucius had invited his old friend Severus to dine at his home, hoping to learn more useful information from him. Otherwise, he had no idea how to formulate the next stage of the plan.
"Severus is here."
Narcissa knocked on the study door and announced his arrival.
"Oh, excellent."
Lucius picked up the silver card and headed for the sitting room.
"Polyjuice Potion, enough for about ten people. This is all I have left." Snape placed a bottle of thick, slowly bubbling potion before Lucius.
"If you need more, I'm afraid you'll have to wait a while."
"Thank you. This is a tremendous help," Lucius said gratefully.
"You're welcome."
No sooner had Snape spoken than footsteps sounded in the corridor outside.
The sitting room door was pushed open, and Rodolphus and Bellatrix entered. They were clearly somewhat surprised to see Snape at the dining table.
"Lucius, I think we should move on our plan as soon as possible." Ignoring Snape, Bellatrix said to Malfoy, "I've already checked the McDougal house. She hasn't lived there for a long time."
"So you intend to burn down her house?" Snape's lips curved into a mocking smile.
"Who told you?" Bellatrix narrowed her eyes. "That idiot Avery?"
"Avery is right. If you burn the place down, all you'll do is put them on alert." Lucius frowned as he reminded her, "It would be the same as plainly telling them, 'I'm watching you, so hurry up and hide.'"
"So what?" Bellatrix said disdainfully. "They can