The moment the words were spoken they were as good as true and Smith smiled at how well Stamford understood him. 'Of course, but needless to say the man did not want to listen. I do think he was forced to pay some attention to me, eventually.'
'I will keep you informed of what they say about Lestrange,' he said proudly. 'Already many are openly questioning the decision, saying the Ministry has gone insane. They have no faith and definitely not loyalty.'