Snape Plants the Sword of Gryffindor

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On Dumbledore's orders, Snape delivers the Sword of Gryffindor to Harry in secret. He learns from Phineas Nigellus Black's portrait that Harry, Hermione, and Ron are camping in the Forest of Dean. Snape takes the sword and places it in a position where Harry will find it, ensuring that the trio can use it in their quest to destroy Mystery - Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes, without Lord Voldemort suspecting his involvement.