Albus had always used blackmail, in order to get what he wanted. Now, the tables were turning against him since the replacement bond. Arthur knew through the Wizengamot meetings that this man was desperate for power. Since the day, he had lost his position as chief warlock, Albus was growing a desperate man. He didn’t have the privileges as chief warlock. Muriel noticed this too and it was due to the loss of power of James and Sirius.