Peter Pettigrew was extremely cunning.
That was mainly because Peter Pettigrew was far too good at enduring in silence.
Even Dumbledore and Snape, who frequently dealt with the Dark Lord, had already concluded that Peter Pettigrew's level of craftiness alone was enough to earn him the title of the third Dark Lord.
"If we all believe that he has left Hogwarts..."
Snape looked intently at Dumbledore, slowly stroking his chin as he asked in a low voice, "Dumbledore, what would you do then? Surely you wouldn't stay at the school every day like you are now..."
"You're right."
Dumbledore nodded seriously.
It was precisely because Dumbledore had remained stationed at Hogwarts that Peter Pettigrew had continued to hesitate, not daring to act recklessly within the school and only secretly searching for an opportunity.
"Severus..."
Dumbledore's brow furrowed tightly. He slowly raised his head and looked at Severus Snape, his voice gradually becoming deeper. "Actually, today's incident is also an opportunity for us... Once someone becomes greedy for something, their weaknesses will be exposed."
Peter Pettigrew had set his sights on Hogwarts' treasures. This was not entirely a bad thing for them.
Anyone who developed a greedy heart could easily have their judgment clouded by that greed.
Of course.
Even so, Dumbledore could not possibly underestimate Peter Pettigrew.
To capture a Dark Lord who enjoyed playing with schemes and tricks, a few ordinary little ploys would never be enough.
Perhaps they needed to raise the stakes.
Fortunately, when it came to Dumbledore, the one thing this old man never lacked was daring.
As long as they could achieve their ultimate goal, any precious treasure was something they could afford to sacrifice.
Dumbledore watched Snape, and that wisdom unique to an old man reappeared in his eyes. "Severus, which do you think