Doubts About Krum

Severus left. Before he did, Amosta pulled him into the corridor outside the Hospital Wing.

"If Voldemort asks why I became Gabrielle and appeared at his resurrection ritual, tell him that the most important person the tournament organizers chose for Fleur was Gabrielle. Considering Gabrielle's age and the fright going underwater might cause her, I secretly took her place. Voldemort urgently needs an explanation for the flaw in his resurrection plan. He only needs a reason, so he probably won't pursue it too closely.

"As for Hermione and Ron being struck by the Killing Curse without dying, just tell him the truth."

Harry had not mentioned this in his account just now, but Severus immediately understood something. Through the glass window, he shot Dumbledore a look filled with restrained anger, then fixed his gaze on Amosta.

"This was all part of his plan, wasn't it?"

"Dumbledore and I share the same position on this matter. Only by bringing Voldemort back into the public eye can we eliminate this threat completely. Otherwise, he'll keep devising new plots without end."

Amosta spoke calmly.

"As for Lucius, he expects me to protect Draco, so to a certain extent, he can be trusted."

Severus nodded. He understood what Amosta meant. Looking at Amosta's concerned face, his lips moved, but in the end, he said nothing. After offering Amosta a wan smile, he strode away.

Amosta did not return to the Hospital Wing either. He glanced at Dumbledore, who was saying something to Harry and the other two, then let out a heavy sigh and went downstairs to his office.

With his hands clasped behind his back, he stood before the window in his office, quietly gazing outside.

The sunlight outside was still bright, but there was a cold pallor beneath that brightness. The morning