Albert had no idea that someone had conveniently pinned the blame on him.
Selwyn, whose expression was exceedingly unpleasant, ultimately reluctantly accepted Peter Pettigrew's explanation. What else could he do? Tell the Dark Lord outright that they had fled in panic after being frightened by a suddenly appearing Dark Mark?
If they dared say that aloud, Voldemort would probably strike both of them off the Death Eater list directly.
To avoid gaining a reputation for incompetence in front of the Dark Lord, Selwyn brought up Cassandra Vablatsky again, proving that it was not that they had failed to try hard enough, but that their enemy had simply been too cunning.
Voldemort saw through Selwyn and Peter Pettigrew's little scheme at once, but it also confirmed his suspicions. The rumour Snape had mentioned was very likely true: Albert Anderson was probably a seer.
As for why that Mudblood had appeared in Nicola Village?
According to Snape's report, the Mudblood maintained good relationships with many famous wizards. He was also skilled in alchemy and might have had a close relationship with Nicolas Flamel.
After all, Dumbledore had known that old immortal when he was young, and Dumbledore was also on good terms with that Mudblood.
The Dark Mark was even simpler. That spell had never been particularly difficult magic; it was only considered Dark magic because it was Voldemort's mark.
Naturally, Voldemort was still deeply dissatisfied with Selwyn and Peter Pettigrew's conduct. Being frightened into fleeing by the Dark Mark was simply a disgrace among Death Eaters.
After rewarding each of them with a Cruciatus Curse, Voldemort told them to get lost.
That "unknown" Mudblood was clearly no ordinary person. Voldemort finally recalled Barty Crouch and Snape's assessments of him.
Before coming into contact with him, the former had likewise held the