bioinnovel Chapter 413 Each with their own ulterior motives, the Death Eaters
Chapter 413 Each with their own ulterior motives, the Death Eaters
Chapter 413 Each with their own ulterior motives, the Death Eaters
The Death Eaters' temporary meeting at Malfoy Manor has ended.
Lucius Malfoy hurriedly left his house. He didn't know where to look for Fudge, but he had to.
Coban Yaxley also left in a hurry, eager to return to the Ministry of Magic, continue to keep an eye on any developments within the ministry, and be prepared to flee at any moment.
The middle-aged humanoid baboons Crabbe and Goyle looked bewildered, not knowing what to do next or where to go. The two foolish-looking men could only stand there and look up at the sky.
Nott creaked as he walked along the gravel path toward the manor’s main gate, only stopping when he reached the imposing wrought-iron gate.
Nott looked up at the sky. He was about to leave when Avery, who had caught up with him, stopped him.
"What's wrong?" Nott asked.
Avery didn't say anything; he pulled Nott out of Malfoy Estate.
They walked along the tall hedges, entered a wide driveway, and then turned into a narrow alley.
Only then, after confirming that no one was around, did Avery stop and release Nott, whom he had been dragging along the way.
"What's wrong? Just say it. Why all the mystery?" Nott said. "If there's nothing else, I'm going home to be with Theodore."
"All you ever think about is going home to your son. Haven't you ever considered why Yaxley keeps pressuring Lucius?" Avery asked. "He's scheming against Lucius!"
"I know," Nott said calmly. "If Lucius fails to take control of the Ministry of Magic, the Master's anger will be vented on him, which is a good thing for us."
Nott looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping, then continued, "With Lucius holding the line, we'll suffer less. We may not be as good as Lestrange, but we're at least better than Malfoy."
Although Nott saw through Yaxley's plan, he didn't confront him directly, instead thinking Yaxley had done a great job.
Among the Death Eaters, Coban Yaxley was definitely not the only one who looked down on Lucius Malfoy; Nott also disliked Malfoy.
"Should I call you stupid or praise you for being smart?" Avery spoke quickly, as if he were in a hurry to do something.
"What do you mean?" Nott didn't understand what Avery meant. Did that guy Yaxley want to trick more than just Malfoy?
"Why can't you understand!" Avery looked even more anxious. "Yaxley must have been absolutely certain before he plotted to harm Malfoy. What could he be certain of? It must be Sinkness."
Nott understood some of it, but he wasn't quite sure yet.
"Whether Malfoy can control Fudge or not, Yaxley will control Sinkenis," Avery continued. "Sinkenis is the deputy head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Even if he doesn't become the head in the end, Yaxley controlling him will be a great achievement."
Nott had already considered this, but he didn't see any problem with it. It was a win-win situation—harming others while benefiting oneself!
"Have you ever thought about what would happen if Malfoy succeeded?" Avery continued. "If Malfoy succeeded, and he and Yaxley both made a great contribution, what would happen to you and me?"
Upon hearing this, Nott's expression darkened.
If Malfoy and Yaxley achieve great success, he and Avery will be the ones who suffer.
"Are we going to sabotage their plans?" Nott asked. "Should we tip off Black or Burns? Or—"
"Has your brain been eaten away by Frobenz caterpillars?!" Avery quickly covered Nott's mouth. "If anyone finds out, we're both really doomed!"
Nott broke free from Avery's grasp and said, "Then what do you suggest? You're not thinking of taking control of Sinkennis ahead of time, are you? Yaxley is a vengeful guy."
"Are your eyes glued to the Ministry of Magic? Can't you look somewhere else?" Avery said. "Like, somewhere outside London?"
"I know, you're talking about Karkaroff!" Nott exclaimed, feigning sudden realization. "That scum betrayed so many people, he should have died long ago!"
"That scumbag last appeared in public at school. Do you really think you can beat Dumbledore?" Avery said helplessly. "I'm no match for Dumbledore anyway."
Previously, when Igor Karkarov stayed abroad, the Death Eaters were out of sight and out of mind, and no one was willing to go abroad to purge the traitors.
After the Triwizard Tournament began, Karkaroff returned to England, but he stayed at Hogwarts, so the Death Eaters naturally dared not carry out assassinations in the school.
Of course, the main reason is that those whom Karkaroff betrayed are all imprisoned in Azkaban and have no way to seek revenge.
Later, the Dark Mark on his left forearm became clearer, and the Death Eaters who were still at large began to have ideas, such as killing Karkaroff as a sacrifice for the flag.
However, Karkaroff stayed at the school the whole time, only hanging around under Dumbledore's nose, so the idea of purging the traitor and sacrificing his blood for the flag had to be abandoned.
As dusk settled, the oppressive heat did not dissipate, and the quiet alley was enveloped in a drowsy silence.
Avery looked at Nott strangely. He couldn't understand why someone who was usually so smart was acting so clueless today! Had he been confused by the sun?
"I know who you're talking about," Nott suddenly said. "I advise you to give up on that idea; he belongs to the master."
"Precisely because he belongs to the master, he's very important to him. Capturing him would be a great achievement!" Avery's words were laced with barely suppressed excitement. "Just think about what Barty Crouch Jr. has done!"
Nott knew a little about Barty Crouch Jr., some of the information coming from the Daily Prophet and some from his son Theodore Nott, who was studying at Hogwarts.
During the Triwizard Tournament, Barty Crouch Jr. impersonated his father, Barty Crouch, and hid in the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts.
Nott doesn't believe that Barty Crouch Jr. intends to overthrow the Ministry of Magic; Barty doesn't have that kind of power.
Nott is more inclined to believe that Barty Jr. was after the fourth champion, Harry Potter, and that he might have wanted to use the Triwizard Tournament to kill Harry Potter.
"Harry Potter, his name was put into the Goblet of Fire by Barty Crouch Jr.," Avery said. "Barty wanted Harry Potter! Do you know why he did that?"
Avery glanced around warily again, then lowered his voice and continued, "Barty's actions were all at the master's behest. We are the ones who truly want Harry Potter."
This time, it was Nott's turn to cover Avery's mouth.
Nott asked nervously, "How did you find out about this? Did you meet with Little Barty before he died?"
Soon, Nott dismissed his own idea, saying, "No, if Little Barty's actions are all based on his master's orders, then he must know where his master is."
Nott covered Avery's mouth, looked into his eyes, and continued, "You don't know where the master is, so this confidential information shouldn't have been told to you by Barty Jr. — I know, it was Snape."
When discussing traitors within the Death Eaters, one cannot overlook Severus Snape.
The betrayals of Malfoy, Avery, and Nott occurred after Voldemort's downfall, and their betrayals were merely a change of allegiance.
Even Igor Karkaroff, who betrayed many Death Eaters, did so after Voldemort's downfall and after his arrest.
Severus Snape, however, was different. His betrayal occurred before Voldemort's downfall. He sided with Dumbledore before Voldemort lost his powers, and his betrayal was more serious than that of any other Death Eater.
Therefore, Nott did not believe the inside information from Snape, even though it was likely true.
"I know you're friends with Snape, but I advise you to stay away from him, the further away the better," Nott said to Avery with utmost seriousness.
Nott released Avery and continued, "Also, don't mess with Harry Potter. Dumbledore wouldn't let him roam freely in Muggle society; he'll definitely have tight protection around him."
"I believe Severus. He, like us, thought the Master was finished, which is why he sided with Dumbledore," Avery said stubbornly. "Now that the Master is back, Severus will come back to us too."
"I just don't believe him!" Nott said cautiously, unwilling to believe Snape. "I don't know why he'd tell you this, but he's definitely not up to any good."
"I was the one who went to him, and I got the information about Little Barty from him," Avery insisted. "If Severus wanted to harm me, he could have simply notified the Aurors to arrest me; there was no need for him to go through all this trouble by lying."
Nott looked at the excited Avery and wondered what kind of spell Snape had cast on him that made Avery disregard danger.
"I'm telling you one last time, stay away from Snape," Nott said, emphasizing each word. "Even if you want to remain friends with him, wait until Master has met him."
Avery nodded, indicating that he understood.
"Also, stay away from Harry Potter, and don't get your hands on him," Nott continued.
You know the consequences of doing something wrong.
With that, Nott Apparated away. He didn't want to argue with Avery about Snape's loyalty anymore, nor did he want to hear any more outrageous plans about Harry Potter.
Avery stood there thinking for a while before Apparating away from Wiltshire, but the place where he Apparated was not the Avery family's ancestral home.
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