The development of this matter had been somewhat unexpected.
News of Sirius Black's death spread quickly, causing quite a stir among the few small groups still resisting Voldemort.
At least they still had some conscience and were not, like everyone else, merely watching the Death Eaters make fools of themselves.
That small commotion was swiftly quelled by Sirius's appearance.
"I think I'm still alive."
That was the first thing Sirius said after appearing at the Shelter.
"I cannot understand why the Ministry of Magic released such idiotic false news. Perhaps it is part of some ridiculous scheme of theirs, but they have undoubtedly shot themselves in the foot."
Sirius's appearance directly caused the Death Eaters' ridiculous "scheme" to collapse completely.
However, since everyone who knew the truth was hiding in the Shelter, the British magical world still did not know Sirius was alive, much less that it had merely been a Death Eater "scheme." Fortunately, people did not care much about it. They were happier to see the Ministry of Magic and the Death Eaters suffer, eagerly watching the spectacle unfold.
No matter what, the falling-out between the Death Eaters and the Dark wizards was undoubtedly good for everyone in Britain.
After losing a large number of lackeys, most Death Eaters no longer dared cause trouble alone, afraid that the Order of the Phoenix or the Defence Association might set their sights on them. Even the tragedies occurring nearby had become fewer.
However, this matter had truly put Yaxley through the wringer, to the point that he had noticeably less hair these days.
There was no helping it. As Voldemort's right-hand man, if he could botch up even such a minor matter, who knew what terrible things would happen when Voldemort returned?
He had been sitting at home when the