It is a universally acknowledged truth that plans exist to fall apart.
Hours after Theo left, Tonks went into labor and Sirius rushed to Lupin's home.
Then Bill floo-called Cedric in a panic and, suddenly, he was off to Shell Cottage.
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They were meant to have time.
Theo was meant to relay their message to Snape, destroy the Horocrux, and start this battle on their timeline.
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But something shifted.
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Plans failed and her mirror flashed with Daphne's frightened face whispering, "He's here."
She cursed.
She charmed - Expecto Patronum!
And she sent a message:
"It's time."