Snape had always been wary of Albert Anderson.
Not only because Albert possessed power comparable to Lord Voldemort's, but also because he would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
In that respect, he was much like a Slytherin student—perhaps even more so. That man was always able to disguise himself well and deceive everyone with ease.
Albert's effortless use of the Imperius Curse to control Yaxley was proof enough. He clearly had used Dark Magic, even the Unforgivable Curses, more than a few times before. Otherwise, he could never have become so proficient.
This was something Dumbledore could not have failed to notice either.
However, as a dead old man, Dumbledore had no desire to interfere in the world of the living. He only cared about two things now.
Protecting Hogwarts's students, and whether Lord Voldemort could be defeated.
As for that hypocritical man, Dumbledore believed he posed little threat.
At least, that was how things appeared on the surface.
But in reality?
That was hard to say. Who knew what he might do in secret?
Snape's suspicions were quickly confirmed. Yaxley, who was under the Imperius Curse, did not reject Umbridge's plan or strangle it in the cradle. Instead, he laid out its advantages and disadvantages before Voldemort and left their master to make the final decision.
Voldemort showed little enthusiasm for the matter and was even somewhat impatient, but in the end, he approved Umbridge's plan and agreed to use despicable means to weaken the Defence Association.
As for the chaos this might cause, Voldemort did not believe Britain's wizards would dare rise up against him.
Yes, those cowards would not dare.
Because someone had already done so.
Because people always sought advantages and avoided harm.
"The situation isn't as bad as you think. Umbridge has always