After parting ways with Draco, Cyrus returned to her office. With her mind in turmoil, she drank a potion of the soul and sat by the window, her gaze drifting vaguely into the distance as if looking far away.
Voldemort was currently attacking other countries following her subtle hints. The disappearance of Salazar and Gellert was far too suspicious; the magic sealing the Headmaster's memory was completely intact, which meant they were not dead. To give the Death Eaters the strength to contend with him, having multiple countries join the fight was the most effective method. The Elder Wand in Dumbledore's hand was inevitably his next target. As for the werewolves... while she felt somewhat sorry for Remus, their strength was necessary.
Where on earth had Voldemort hidden that snake? She hadn't seen it once since the meeting, and Lucius had even ordered the House-elves to search for it. Could it be that it wasn't inside Malfoy Manor? If she leaked the news of the Horcruxes to Harry and the others, would they really be able to find that snake before the final battle, or should she leave it to the Order of the Phoenix... Should she wake up Barty Jr. ahead of time? His threat was gradually diminishing. But perhaps he was the only one who knew where Nagini was, as well as what had actually happened at the Slytherin Mansion.
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