Albert had no idea that someone had conveniently shifted the blame onto his shoulders.
Looking exceptionally grim, Selwyn finally managed to accept Peter Pettigrew's explanation. What else could he do? Was he supposed to tell the Dark Lord directly that they had been scared out of their wits and fled from a suddenly appearing Dark Mark?
If either of them dared to utter such words, Voldemort would likely strike them from the Death Eater roster on the spot.
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