Hermione didn't need him to spell it out for her. She had always known the danger of her husband ingratiating himself in the graces of their master. Setting himself apart as the heir apparent came with a price. Augustus was right. If the Dark Lord fell and there wasn't a clear leader to take over, everything would be for nothing. Antonin would be dead. Ollie would probably be dead. If she was caught, she would be dead. She could only hope that the reports of the Dark Lord weren't entirely accurate. Corban Yaxley was an intelligent, intuitive man, but he was just a man after all. Human beings were all apt to make mistakes now and again.