Croaker paused then leant forward, "What about using a sneakier method? Contact one of the castle elves to slip in while he’s asleep and withdraw some of the teen’s blood for analysis. Tell the elf that they’re free to use any means necessary to keep Adalricus from resisting." The SIC nodded their understanding and rose to depart. Croaker leant back against his chair again and resumed his puzzlement over this mystery, "Just who are you, Adalricus Dumbledore?"