The thing that surprised Andy was that Snape was there too.
There was still a hint of agitation and anger on his face.
Although Snape quickly put on a composed façade, Andy could smell the tension in the office.
A fight?
Another problem?
Andy raised an eyebrow and said, "Looks like I've come at a bad time. You two talk first, I'll wait outside for a while."
Dumbledore looked at Andy and said kindly, "Come in, Mr. Collins. You are also privy to this matter, and I don't feel the need to hide it from you."
Andy: "..."
No! I don't want to hear it.
Andy keenly sensed a hint of calculation.
But people are sometimes very contradictory.
Just like now!
Andy knows that listening to it may cause trouble, and this office is now a huge pit, ready to trap him at any time.
But Andy still couldn't resist his curiosity and couldn't help but go in.
They say curiosity killed the cat!
Andy felt that this saying made a lot of sense—no wonder his patronus charm and Animagus were both cats; because he had inherited the curiosity of cats.
But if possible, Andy would rather inherit the nine lives of cats.
Andy glanced at Snape and found no expression of 'resistance' or the like on Snape's face.
Maybe it's not that troublesome!
Andy thought.
Moreover, Andy was also very confident, feeling that even if there really was some trouble, he could solve it with his own strength.
At the very least, there was still Dumbledore in front of him.
If that was the case, why not satisfy his curiosity?
(The cat was thinking the same thing.)
Snape keenly perceived Andy's change in expression, and he looked at Dumbledore mockingly, "Dumbledore, even your students don't trust you now."
Andy teased, "Professor Snape, don't point out the obvious. You won't have any friends that way."
Dumbledore said slowly, "Please show more love to an old man."
Andy nodded in agreement, "Yes, respecting the elderly and loving the young is a beautiful character trait. Professor Dumbledore, Professor Snape, please note that I am still a child."
Snape: "..."
So, as a middle-aged man, I deserve to be pushed around by you two?
Do you two have a clear conscience?
Andy and Dumbledore, the old man and the child, exchanged glances and quickly gave Snape a look of common resolve.
There were three people in the room:
An elderly person over a hundred years old, a teenager, and a middle-aged man in his thirties.
Who should do the work?
Justice is in the hearts of the masses (majority)!
Snape said with a gloomy face, "It's time to get down to business!"
Andy also became serious upon hearing this and looked at Dumbledore with a puzzled expression.
What plan were you discussing that made Snape so angry?
Dumbledore said slowly, "The verdict for Peter Pettigrew has come down, and the Ministry of Magic has decided to execute him with the Dementor's Kiss in a month."
Andy raised an eyebrow and said, "That's not that bad."
Snape shouldn't be angry about this – Peter Pettigrew was not only a former Gryffindor Four; but also the one who betrayed Lily.
Snape scowled and didn't say anything.
"Collins..." Dumbledore continued, "I think the time is ripe."
"The diary, the diadem, the ring... We have destroyed three Horcruxes, but we still don't have any clues about the remaining ones."
"I think it's time to resurrect Voldemort,"
Andy thought.
According to Andy's previous speculation, Harry was likely Voldemort's Horcrux as well—but he was only a half-Horcrux because Harry did not have the protective magic of a Horcrux.
But this was Harry's chance!
If we talk about Harry's use, Voldemort's main soul will be restored to power when he resurrects, which thereby will activate the fragment in Harry.
Since Harry is not bound by the magic of a Horcrux, he can sense some of Voldemort's thoughts and memories through the remaining soul inside him.
This is the only way to find the Horcruxes.
"This year?" Andy asked.
Dumbledore said, "This year or next year, depending on Voldemort's plans."
More than a year...
"Next year would be best."
After a moment's deliberation, Andy proposed, "I need time to learn more magic and become stronger. Maybe in a few years, I can defeat him."
Hearing Andy's words, neither Dumbledore nor Snape said anything to refute them.
Okay! Snape's expression was a bit strange, but he didn't say anything to disagree.
After all...the speed at which Andy's strength had increased was indeed a bit ridiculous—Snape had personally experienced it.
Dumbledore nodded, "I'll try to buy you some time."
Andy: "..."
Something's wrong with this 'buy you'!
I just pretended to be cool, and now I'm in trouble?
Snape suddenly said, "Dumbledore, why don't you tell Collins your plan?"
Dumbledore looked a little embarrassed, but he said bluntly, "Voldemort needs someone to be by his side at all times so that Severus can be temporarily able to relax."
Andy glanced at Snape secretly and said with some surprise, "Could it be... the person is who I think it is?"
Well, judging from Snape's expression, it should be him.
Peter Pettigrew!
But on second thought, Peter Pettigrew is indeed a more suitable candidate.
He is cowardly and weak and is good at hiding. Most importantly, he is not that crazy—the Death Eaters imprisoned in Azkaban have long been driven mad by the torture of the dementors.
Having Peter Pettigrew by his side will give Voldemort some hope, thus allowing Snape to temporarily leave the scene.
Moreover, with Peter Pettigrew's abilities, he can also slightly delay Voldemort's resurrection.
Oh, and one more thing!
If Snape personally rescues Peter Pettigrew, it can prove that Snape does not care about the fact that 'Voldemort killed Lily'.
This will make Voldemort trust Snape even more!
It's just that...
This is a bit too cruel for Snape.
It is said that if you don't tolerate a small grievance, you will fail to achieve a grand plan. But tolerating a grievance is like stabbing yourself in the heart.
Asking Snape to save Pettigrew...no wonder Snape argued with Dumbledore.
Andy shrugged, and a sense of relief washed over him.
This matter had nothing to do with Andy, and it was Snape who was in a difficult position.
In other words, Andy knew a bit too much, and Dumbledore wanted to include Andy in the team against Voldemort, which is why Andy was listening in on the sidelines.
"Okay, this is a bit awkward..." Andy agreed, and then shut up and stopped talking.
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