Snape laid everything out.
A few minutes later, after hearing Snape's account and learning the full story, Lupin finally understood everything—Voldemort wanted the Origin Spells too!
The Death Eaters' disadvantage against the Aurors, along with Scrimgeour's growing strength, had shown Voldemort just how powerful the Origin Spells were.
So much so that he wanted to get his hands on this mysterious system of spells himself.
At this, delight flickered in Will's eyes. Oh, this was good! He couldn't have asked for anything better.
He had said he would grow more easily in turbulent times, hadn't he? With several sides locked in a standoff, few people could resist the temptation of such a powerful system of magic.
Lupin, however, frowned. He understood why Voldemort wanted the [Origin Spells], but why had this task been assigned to Will?
He knew Severus was a spy. Was Will a spy too?
Dumbledore hadn't told him anything about this.
Was it right to make Will a spy? Will was only in his sixth year!
Judging by Will's situation, he seemed to have already risen high in the Death Eaters' ranks. This... just how much had this boy suffered?
"Dumbledore" spoke gravely. "I need to talk to Will first."
"What can't you say in front of me?" Snape looked at "Dumbledore." "You aren't planning to give Will another dangerous mission, are you?
Dumbledore, how much has Will already done for you? You—"
"Dumbledore's" voice was firm. "I would never do that! Severus! I only want a few words alone with Will. Step outside for a few minutes."
But Snape remained where he stood. Something about Dumbledore seemed off today. "Promise me."
"I promise, Severus."
Still doubtful, Snape left the room and closed the door to the Headmaster's Office.
Lupin turned his gaze to Will. "Will, what