Dumbledore Dismisses Harry's Concerns About Snape and Malfoy

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Harry informs Dumbledore about the conversation he overheard between Snape and Malfoy at Horace Slughorn's party. Dumbledore listens patiently but insists that Harry shouldn't worry about it, suggesting that it is not of great importance. Harry is frustrated by Dumbledore's refusal to take the information seriously and becomes suspicious of why Dumbledore seems unconcerned about Snape's involvement.