After weighing it over again and again, Snape ultimately decided to tell Dumbledore that Narcissa intended to infiltrate Hogwarts and steal Liquid Luck. Since the elderly man was willing to lend Draco a hand, he would surely be able to handle this matter as well. Snape also did not want Narcissa's actions to disrupt Dumbledore's plans.
Although Snape had never used Liquid Luck himself, as a Potions Master, he knew very well just how miraculous it was. If Draco used Liquid Luck, he might actually be able to repair the damaged Vanishing Cabinet ahead of schedule.
Once the Vanishing Cabinet was fully repaired, the plan to invade Hogwarts would be brought forward and become impossible to control. It would very likely disrupt Dumbledore's original plans, and that was hardly good news.
"Your information came at a very timely moment, Severus."
After learning from Snape that Bellatrix had obtained Liquid Luck and that Narcissa intended to infiltrate Hogwarts, Dumbledore's reaction was calmer than Snape had expected, as though it were merely a trivial matter.
"Narcissa didn't tell me the exact time, and..." Snape paused, looking up at Dumbledore. "How do you intend to handle this?"
"There are only a few ways to infiltrate Hogwarts without a sound. With Aurors patrolling the grounds, her chances of succeeding are not high."
Dumbledore seemed to be contemplating something else. After a brief silence, the old man suddenly murmured, "This is actually quite a good opportunity."
"What good opportunity?"
A flicker of astonishment appeared on Snape's face. He suspected Dumbledore was talking nonsense.
"It would be even better if you could find out when Narcissa plans to infiltrate Hogwarts. I hope all unforeseen developments remain within controllable bounds."
Remembering Albert's warning, Dumbledore knew that his earlier arrangements might no longer be keeping pace with the