Severus Snape's appearance made Tonks's expression change dramatically.
She shrank back, trying to make herself invisible and silent.
Su Er glanced at her curiously. Remembering how Snape was always saying "Flobberworm" in class, he chuckled to himself. He was not surprised to see Snape here. Although Snape had concealed himself thoroughly beneath a hood, Su Er, who knew him very well by now, had recognized him at a glance.
Everyone else, including Moody, looked perfectly calm. Strange, wasn't it, considering Moody's tendency to draw his wand and have a go whenever he saw a Death Eater...
Apparently, Moody had known about this for some time.
Professor Snape rose amid the silence. His gloomy gaze swept over everyone, pausing on Su Er before quickly moving on.
"According to the information I have received, someone has recently taken an interest in the Ministry of Magic's Department of Mysteries."
The "someone" Professor Snape mentioned was clearly not that simple. It was practically certain that this "someone" referred to the Death Eaters.
Su Er's eyes flickered. He knew very well what the Death Eaters-no, His Lordship the Dark Lord Braised Egg-wanted from the Department of Mysteries.
After all, Trelawney's prophecy ran through almost the entirety of this "fairy tale."
It was also an important trigger for the final battle.
Dumbledore's expression remained unchanged. Clearly, Snape had informed him beforehand.
"It seems we have another matter to keep an eye on," he said. "I think I know what he wants from the Department of Mysteries."
"Arthur, Kingsley, I'm afraid this will mean some extra work for you. Station some people to guard the entrance to the Department of Mysteries."
Arthur Weasley and Kingsley Shacklebolt nodded silently.
They discussed a few other matters, mainly Harry's upcoming hearing at the Ministry of Magic, before Dumbledore finally stood