Having played his part by Tom Riddle's side for so many years, it was effortless for him now to win everyone's sympathy and shift the blame entirely onto Mr. Dumbledore.
His gaze brushed past that fiery red figure and quickly looked away. Lowering his silvery-gray eyelashes, he hesitated and muttered a few vague words, ultimately failing to offer a complete explanation.
He only said, "I'm sorry, but I can't give my reasons."
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