As Snape's words fell, the first to speak was not Voldemort, but "Lily Evans" at his side.
She walked over to Snape, crouched beside him, and said, "Severus, why would you think that? We finally managed to meet again—how could you make such a promise so lightly?"
Hearing "Lily Evans" say this, Snape's body jolted. Still kneeling prostrate, he said fearfully, "My master, please forgive Lily's careless words!"
Voldemort narrowed his eyes slightly, resting his chin on a clenched fist. "Severus, she is right. I, too, do not wish to lose a loyal servant."
Snape immediately lowered his head even further. "My master, thank you for your mercy!"
Voldemort said, "Severus, the task I am giving you is actually very simple..."
Snape hurriedly replied, "My master, whether the task is difficult or not, I will do everything in my power to complete it! I will never disappoint your expectations!"
"Relax, Severus!" Voldemort nodded faintly, clearly pleased by Snape's eagerness.
"I think you will only need to say a few words and take a few steps to complete this task with ease."
Upon hearing Voldemort's words, Snape could not help raising his head before quickly returning to his original posture.
Voldemort continued, "Severus, I can sense your eagerness. Since that is the case..."
"I want you to lure Vizet to the Time Hall in the Department of Mysteries on the day the O.W.L. Exam is held at the Ministry of Magic."
The Headmaster's Office was much quieter than before. Only that faint, almost imperceptible music continued to echo through the room.
After a while, Snape finally raised his head.
"My master, is that all?" He looked at Voldemort. "I only need to lure him to the Time Hall in the Department of Mysteries on the day of the O.W.L. Exam?"
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