"I know," Rodolphus sighed. "I know that. I really wish there was a way out but there isn't one. I "signed up" for this a long time ago and now I'm going to have to accept the consequences. Maybe I should just go to Azkaban right now; at least there I'll be safe for a while and won't have to hurt anyone."
He sighed and leaned against her, then shook his head. "No, I don't know what happened to her. I know Bellatrix was there last night and... well, she was cheerful when she came home last night but not too cheerful, you know? So I doubt that they captured Potter. I can't be sure but I think she might have escaped and is hiding right now."
He looked up at her, touching her cheek. "Don't worry, all right? She can take care of herself. And if she ever does get captured by the Dark Lord, then I will... do everything in my power to make sure she doesn't get hurt. Or anyone else. I don't know how much I'll be able to do but... I can try."