Re: In Hogsmeade...
Rodolphus nodded, suddenly dreading the moment where he was to be left alone in the small house with just a whimpering House-elf as company. Suddenly he couldn't wait for the minister to issue the law that would guarantee that he would not be lonely any longer.
'That would be highly appreciated, Auror Pucey.' Rodolphus was extraordinarily pleased with himself. He wasn't as subtle as he had once been, but considering the circumstances he hadn't done badly. 'Itsy will see you out. I will look forward to meeting you again.' He held out a hand as to let Auror Pucey step out in the small hall. A snap summoned the House-elf to help the Auror.
Rodolphus knew the boy would send Kingsley Shacklebolt a thorough report the moment he was able. He thought he had been cunning enough to sound like one of the Minister's greatest supporters. He was. Until he knew how to dissolve the vow he had sworn. Wouldn't that be a heyday?