He had been so blind and so foolish. How could he have let his guard down? Especially since they had no concrete proof that the Dark Lord had been truly destroyed. Especially since it was Harry’s first year in the wizarding world and the first time Death Eaters or the Dark Lord would get unfettered access to the boy. He had let his guard down, and the enemy was inside the walls. Harry had been hurt once, and Quirinus would have plenty more opportunities. Now, he had to come clean with Harry and hope the boy would forgive him for his crimes.