A sneeze destroys a magical civilization

There is no doubt that with Snape's current mental state and appearance, anyone who is not a fool can see that there is something wrong with him.

Because the lingering melancholy that enveloped him before completely disappeared, replaced by a sense of happiness visible to the naked eye, as well as the maturity and stability that only a married man can have.

As an outsider, Zuo Si could easily feel it, not to mention the other professors who had worked with him for many years.

But out of respect for his personal privacy, no one has taken the initiative to ask.

Professor McGonagall, in particular, seemed to have guessed something. While presiding over the sorting ceremony for freshmen, he would look here from the corner of his eyes from time to time, obviously a little absent-minded.

Snape undoubtedly noticed this, and immediately whispered to Zuo Si next to him: "You know? In fact, Minerva also desperately longed to resurrect her dead brother in her heart.

Since the meeting at the Hog's Head, I've often seen her sitting in her office looking at the photo of her dead brother in a daze.

You simply don’t understand what a great and epoch-making thing you have created, which can make the whole world crazy. "

"You mean, Professor McGonagall would be willing to pay any price to get a piece of magic mercury from me?" Zuo Si asked calmly.

"Of course! As someone who has been there, I can tell you clearly that that strong sense of guilt will continue to accumulate and increase as time goes by.

Maybe now, Minerva can still control her emotions with reason.

But before long, when she sees the dead people reappearing in front of her, she will have only one thought left like Aberforth, which is to resurrect her deceased relatives.

Emotions can never be suppressed by reason.

And the harder you try to forget, the clearer the memory will become and the pain will increase exponentially. "

When he said these words, Snape's tone revealed a depth and vicissitude unique to those who have experienced it.

Ever since he learned the news of Lily's death and saw her cold and pale body with his own eyes, his world had completely lost its color. Everything looked gray at first glance, and he had not had a peaceful night's sleep in these years.

But the moment I resurrected it with my own hands, the whole world seemed to become colorful again.

Especially the days we spent together day and night recently, it was like returning to the carefree and beautiful childhood life of childhood.

Because of this experience, Snape was very able to understand Minerva McGonagall's ambivalent mood at the moment.

Likewise, he also knows that the other person will eventually make the right choice like him.

"So, I'm going to prepare a magic mercury for Professor McGonagall in advance?" Zuo Si asked with interest.

"Do you have extra magic mercury on hand?" Snape was obviously stunned.

Because according to the size of the magic stone, it can only store enough magic mercury inside it to bring people back to life for three to five people.

He had always believed that the two copies given to himself and Aberforth should be Zuo Si's last inventory.

Zuo Si smiled meaningfully and responded: "Of course, Professor. Otherwise, why do you think I would hand over the Philosopher's Stone so easily?

What's more, since I can make the first one, I can naturally make the second and third ones in the same way.

The real difficulty in resurrecting a person in this world is not the resurrection itself.

But how to restore the memories of those souls who have been dead for too long. "

Snape nodded thoughtfully: "This is indeed a topic worth studying. Maybe... we can try to use spells like Legilimency."

"Oh? Have you tried it? How's the effect?" Zuo Si suddenly became interested.

Legilimency, as the name suggests, is to extract a person's memories and emotions from the mind.

These memories and feelings can be put into the pensieve to watch and share with others, or they can be thrown away like garbage.

The latter is usually used to free yourself from memories that are too painful and hopeless.

"Not bad. At least Lily already believes that I am her best friend and childhood sweetheart."

Speaking of this matter, Snape couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, showing a happy smile.

But Zuo Si was so smart that he immediately understood the other party's operation, and immediately said with a half-smile: "Are you selectively telling the truth? Your method really impresses me. But are you sure you are really prepared to be the one?" Is he Harry Potter’s stepfather? I don’t think he will accept this willingly.”

"For Lily, I will get rid of that silly boy. What's more, this kind of thing is beyond his control." Snape's tone was full of confidence.

While the two were talking quietly, Filch, the administrator of Hogwarts Castle, suddenly walked quickly from a distance and said in a gloating tone: "Professors, Harry Potter and Ron... Weasley hit the Whomping Willow in a flying car.”

"Severus, can you please go and take care of it first? Minerva and I still need to stay here to preside over the opening ceremony." Principal Dumbledore, who had been silent for a long time, took the initiative to request.

"no problem."

Snape stood up without saying a word, without any hesitation or reluctance.

And before leaving, he also took away a copy of the latest "Daily Prophet".

On the most prominent page, there was a report about Muggles seeing flying cars appearing in the sky.

Things that happened in the morning will appear in the media in the afternoon. This kind of speed and efficiency is really unlike the magic world where everything is delayed no matter what it is done.

If nothing else, Lucius Malfoy must have been behind the scenes.

After all, the bigger this matter gets, the more he can use it to cause trouble for Arthur Weasley, and it would be best if he loses his job at the Ministry of Magic.

In this way, under the leadership of Filch, Snape quickly found two little ones who looked embarrassed, carrying broken boxes and looking towards the hall on the first floor.

"Look! Isn't that Soth? Why is he sitting on the faculty bench?" Ron exclaimed in a low voice.

"Hmm - I think it has something to do with the courses this semester. This semester there is an extra class every week on how to make magic scrolls, and he should be the teacher of this class. After all, this technology is what he learned in the last semester. Invented." Harry explained with some envy.

"So...he became the youngest professor in the history of Hogwarts?" Ron's mouth opened in shock.

Harry nodded slightly: "Yes. If nothing else happens, no one will be able to surpass him in the future. But compared to this matter, I am more concerned about why there is an empty faculty seat... …Where is Snape?"

"Maybe he's sick," Ron said in a hopeful tone.

"Maybe he resigned because he didn't get the Defense Against the Dark Arts course he wanted most." Harry also began to think delusional.

Although at the end of last term, he had learned some truth from Dumbledore and understood that Snape was protecting himself.

But when I think about the other party always finding faults and deducting points for no reason, I still can't help but feel strong rejection and disgust.

If possible, he hoped that Snape would never appear in front of him again in his life.

Ron, who didn't know whether to live or die, obviously hadn't noticed that the disaster was coming, and continued excitedly: "Maybe he was fired! You think, except for the students of Slytherin House, everyone else in the school hates him..."

But before they could finish their words, Harry and Ron heard a very familiar and creepy voice behind them.

"Maybe he was listening to the two of you saying why you didn't come to school on the bus."

moment!

Both of them shivered subconsciously and turned around quickly, just in time to see Snape's iconic face and the half-smiling expression on his face.

At this moment, anyone who is not a fool should understand that the other party heard the conversation clearly, and that his situation is not good.

"follow me!"

Snape glanced at the two students, who were no different from idiots in his eyes, then turned around and led the way towards the cellar.

After a while, the three of them entered the faculty office which was very close to the Slytherin common room.

Just when Harry and Ron were preparing for the storm, as well as the sarcasm and sarcasm that could make people angry to death, they were surprised to find that the other party actually gave them a glass of pumpkin juice.

"Here, drink," Snape said in as kind a tone as possible.

Although what he said just now made him very angry, when he thought of Lily's beautiful, gentle and peaceful face, his newly hardened heart would be softened immediately.

And he kept telling himself in his heart that Harry Potter was Lily's child, and all this was for Lily.

There is no doubt that Snape's almost "gentle" attitude almost scared Harry and Ron to the point of peeing.

It's like a guy who is always looking for trouble, and suddenly one day his attitude takes a 180-degree turn. Anyone with any brains will subconsciously become wary.

So even though Harry and Ron were already unbearably thirsty, no one dared to touch the pumpkin juice, let alone drink it.

Because they were all worried whether the potion master in front of them had put something into the pumpkin juice, or simply wanted to poison themselves.

In this situation of mutual distrust, the atmosphere quickly became strange.

Especially the smile that was finally forced onto Snape's face, which he couldn't hold back several times.

fortunately!

His love for Lily finally made him choose to be patient, and he directly handed the newspaper in front of the two of them and said in the least harsh tone possible: "Look, this is the trouble you caused.

Two Muggles in London were convinced they saw an old car fly over the Post Office Building, and Lady Hetty Bayliss saw one fly overhead while she was drying her laundry in Norfolk.

In addition there were four or five Muggle reports to the police.

Do you know what this means?

This represents a serious breach of the Confidentiality Act!

If you are not a student, you should appear in court at the Ministry of Magic now to face trial.

Especially you, Ron.

I remember your father worked in the Office for the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts, right?

But now, his son has taken the lead in breaking the law, and it was also revealed that he had modified a car without permission.

Guess what the Ministry of Magic will do when they find out?

Perhaps you were expecting that my expulsion from Hogwarts would happen to Mr. Weasley first. "

moment!

The faces of the two people who had not realized the seriousness of the problem suddenly turned pale.

Especially Harry felt as if he had been hit hard by the tree he hit just now, and his heart was suddenly filled with a strong sense of guilt.

He simply couldn't imagine how Mr. Weasley would face his good friend Ron, the twin brothers, and the kind and friendly Mrs. Weasley in the future if he really lost his job because of this.

In contrast, Ron is worried about how his family, which is not already wealthy, will make ends meet if his father loses his job.

Will my mother come directly to school and strangle herself to death because of this?

In short, like all naughty children who get into trouble, they will only feel fear and regret when they realize the serious consequences of their actions.

Snape noticed this and immediately continued to add: "In addition to violating the Statute of Secrecy and the Misuse of Muggle Articles Act, you also harmed the very rare and precious magical plant in the school-the Whomping Willow. So please try again next time. Use your brain more when doing this kind of thing, don't always be stupid and self-righteous."

"Next...next time? You mean, we won't be expelled, right?"

Harry immediately looked like a drowning man, trying to grasp at the last straw.

Because he would rather stay in Hogwarts as a handyman than be expelled and live with his aunt and uncle's family as an ordinary person.

"At least not this time. Just wait, after the sorting ceremony is over, Professor McGonagall will come to punish you personally."

After that, Snape waved his wand and instantly summoned a large pile of pies, sandwiches, roast chicken, mashed potatoes and other foods on his desk, then turned around and disappeared at the end of the corridor outside without looking back.

It wasn't until the footsteps gradually faded away that Ron and Harry, who were worried in the room, breathed a sigh of relief and slumped to the ground as if they were weak.

The intense hunger returned quickly, knowing it wouldn't be prescribed.

This time, Harry didn't care whether the food might be drugged. He tore off a chicken leg and handed it to Ron, while he held the whole chicken and gnawed it wildly.

After eating almost half of the chicken, the two of them stopped at the same time, picked up the pumpkin juice on the table and drank it all.

When the hunger began to subside, Ron wiped the oil from his mouth and asked in an uncertain tone: "Man, don't you think Snape's attitude towards us today is a bit strange? If it were before , he will definitely use the topic to his advantage and wish he could expel us from the school."

"Well, it's a bit strange. His tolerance today is unbelievable. Even if Professor McGonagall were here, I'm afraid he wouldn't have such a good attitude." Harry nodded with deep understanding.

"Could this be some kind of conspiracy?" Ron's persecution paranoia broke out on the spot.

"Probably not..."

Harry's voice was filled with intense uncertainty.

Because he had no idea that his mother, who had been dead for many years, had been resurrected, and that he would soon have a stepfather.

I don’t know if the Savior’s first reaction will be joy or pain and despair when he learns these two pieces of news at the same time.

After all, the person he hates the most is already living with the person he loves the most. Maybe there will be a few more half-brothers or sisters in the future...

In this way, in a peaceful atmosphere, the first day of the new semester passed without incident.

Although Harry and Ron received very severe warnings and punishments, under the heckles of the Gryffindor students, they soon forgot how scared they were when they stood in front of Snape, and instead felt happy Laughed loudly.

However, this good mood did not last long.

Early the next morning, the owl messenger left a red roaring letter on the table. Ron's whole body froze in place, and the hand holding the letter kept trembling.

"Oh-no!"

The youngest son of the Weasley family had a look of despair in his eyes.

"what happened?"

Hermione, who was sitting at the table eating breakfast, obviously noticed that something seemed wrong.

Zuo Si smiled and responded: "Nothing, just a shouting letter. I think Mrs. Weasley must be very angry at what Ron did, so she wanted to teach him an impressive lesson."

"Howler letter?"

It was obviously the first time Hermione had heard the term, and a curious expression appeared on her face.

"That's right. A letter blessed with magic and used to express the writer's strong dissatisfaction. Unlike ordinary letters that need to be read, you can understand that it is a communication method that directly transmits voice. As for the content, it is just like the name It's basically expressed in the form of an angry yell. Believe me, it will be very interesting when the letter is opened."

After saying that, Zuo Si raised the cup and took a sip of hot milk, looking like he was just watching the fun and not afraid of any trouble.

"You'd better open it quickly, because if you don't open it, the situation will be worse. Grandma once sent it to me, but I ignored it, and the result..." Neville, who was sitting at the next table, reminded carefully.

But instead of making Ron feel relaxed, these words made Ron even more nervous.

Because the latter has seen the red envelope's dead end begin to smoke and begins to feel hot to the touch.

In the end, after Ron struggled for a moment, he still tore open the wax seal with the mentality of going to the execution ground.

The next second...

The deafening roar spread throughout the auditorium hall.

The volume was so loud that the dust on the ceiling was knocked down.

Mrs. Weasley's voice was like several roaring dragons, so that everyone in the entire castle could hear her clearly.

It must be said that this was a huge social death scene for Ron.

Just look at his pale face and uncontrollably trembling lips at this moment, and you will know how amazing the power of this roaring letter is.

Of course, for the other students present, this was perfect excitement and fun.

Especially near the Slytherin House table not far away, there was even more unceremonious mocking laughter. Master Malfoy was even happier than winning the jackpot. He only wished that there was no magic camera around him to capture this scene. As a souvenir.

If there is another conflict in the future, he can take out this photo and severely humiliate the other party.

Fortunately, the duration of the roaring letter was not very long, and it ended in just over a minute.

But the trauma inflicted on Ron's young mind will obviously last for a long time.

From the depressed look in his eyes, it is easy to see that until this matter is forgotten, he has no hope of being able to hold his head high among his classmates as a human being.

As for Harry, he felt more guilty.

Because the Weasley family gave him the happiest time during the holidays, and his return made Mr. Weasley almost lose his job and is currently suspended for review.

The two of them looked dejected and stupid, and Hermione couldn't help but whisper: "I doubt Ron and Harry have such a thing as memory. You don't know, right? They were in Gryffindor last night. Bullying around in the common room and thinking it would be cool to drive a flying car to school, not realizing there's a price to pay."

"Isn't impulsive, pushy and reckless the common characteristics of boys of this age? So there is no need to be too harsh on them. They will gradually mature in a few years." Zuo Si smiled nonchalantly. replied.

"What about you? You seem to be completely different from them. You have never done anything stupid." Hermione's eyes flashed with curiosity.

In her impression, from the moment she met Zuo Si until now, he has always remained calm, calm and mature.

Not to mention making mistakes, I have never even been nervous.

Whether it is the final exam that is enough to make most students feel extremely frightened, or standing on the podium to give public classes to well-known wizards from all over the world, or facing a mountain-like giant monster on Halloween last semester, I always maintain He has a calm demeanor that cannot be described in words.

If this kind of demeanor is normal in a person like Principal Dumbledore, he is also known as the greatest wizard of our time.

But it seemed very inconsistent when it appeared on Zuo Si, who was too young.

And Hermione herself was deeply attracted by this mature, rational and calm demeanor.

"My situation is a little special. I will consider telling you some secrets and truths when you grow older, but now is not the time." Zuo Si whispered in the girl's ear.

"Grow older?"

There was doubt and confusion in Hermione's eyes.

She didn't understand what her age had to do with it at all.

Zuo Si threw aside the milk that had been contaminated by dust falling from the ceiling, and patiently explained: "Some things may be too complicated for you now and cannot be well understood. Wait until this time next year or the year after. , I will reveal some truths to you, the truth about this world and even the universe."

There is no doubt that these words completely ignited the curiosity and desire for knowledge in the girl's heart, and her eyes flashed with a strange look: "You promise?"

"Of course, I promise. Because to me, you are the most special person in the world." Zuo Si responded meaningfully.

moment!

Hermione felt as if she had been electrocuted. Her heart suddenly began to beat wildly, and her neck to ears instantly became red and hot. She even lowered her head shyly and did not dare to raise it.

She didn't know how long it took, but when the strange and addictive feeling gradually subsided, she was surprised to find that Zuo Si had left at some point, leaving only an empty seat. For some reason, there was a faint feeling. Lost.

But soon, the girl, coerced by the second-year students of Gryffindor House, followed Professor Sprout to the greenhouse for her first herbal medicine class.

What made her even more surprised was that Zuo Si did not appear in class like other Slytherin students, but disappeared inexplicably.

…

At the same time, far away in the principal's office on the eighth floor of the castle, Zuo Si was teasing Fox, the dying phoenix who was about to rise from the ashes.

Perhaps because of its Dumbledore family lineage, this interesting-looking bird did not reject him, but was very obedient and pecked his fingers with its beak to express its closeness.

The moment he touched the opponent's fiery red feathers, Zuo Si noticed that there was a slight undetectable restlessness in the blood in his body.

Although it is very slight, it may even be subconsciously ignored by most people.

But as a planeswalker, he captured this moment keenly.

There is no doubt that the connection between the Dumbledore family and the Phoenix is ​​not just a legend, but there is some real connection between them.

It may be that the first generation ancestors integrated the blood of the phoenix into their own bodies, or it may be that they concluded some unknown magical contract.

Anyway, after getting close to the Phoenix, the magic power contained in its blood will increase to a certain extent.

This also explains well why Dumbledore's strength is so much higher than that of other wizards. Even Voldemort did not dare to confront him head-on, but just kept plotting in the dark.

If you add the Elder Wand, the magic power alone will be at least double that of other wizards.

Just when Zuo Si was thinking about taking advantage of the principal's absence to draw some blood from Phoenix for study, the originally closed door suddenly opened, and Dumbledore slowly walked in from the outside.

When the old man noticed that Zuo Si was interacting with Fox, a smile appeared on his originally serious face, and then he said, "I think you must be wondering now why you are on the first day of school on the first day of school." I handed you to the office during class, right?"

"No, I've almost guessed it. It must be related to the magic stone's ability to resurrect the dead." Zuo Si shrugged his shoulders as if he didn't care.

"Oh? So Fudge has already said hello to you?" Dumbledore was obviously surprised.

Zuo Si nodded slightly: "That's right. Minister Fudge has made an appointment with me to visit the Department of Mysteries on the weekend of the second week after school starts, and discuss matters about the resurrection experiment. And I also received many messages. Letters sent from pure-blood families, I believe you should know what the contents of these letters are based on your rich life experience."

"You agreed?" Dumbledore narrowed his eyes and asked.

"I agreed to Minister Fudge's invitation, but I didn't respond to the pure-blood families' proposals. Instead, I burned all their letters. You know, I have no sympathy for the pure-bloods and their theories. interest."

Zuo Si didn't hide anything, and openly stated his handling method.

But this answer obviously did not satisfy Dumbledore.

Because in his opinion, it is better to completely ban such things as wanting to die and resurrect from happening, rather than opening a hole in private.

In that case, the entire magical world will be in chaos.

So after a short silence, the old man slowly pulled out his wand and pulled out a silver thread-like memory from his brain and put it into the pensieve, and then actively invited: "Are you interested in showing me a dusty memory from the past? "

"Memory? What is it about?" Zuo Si asked in a slightly curious tone.

"It's about some of the arrogant and stupid mistakes I made when I was young."

When saying these words, Dumbledore clearly showed a hint of shame.

He knew that he was not as perfect and great as the rumors outside said.

He had made the same mistakes that Snape had made, he had also made the same mistakes that Voldemort had made, and it was even because of him that Grindelwald set off a revolution in the wizarding world that almost overturned the existing order.

And what he has done over the years is just to repay the debt he owed in the past to a certain extent.

"Sorry, Professor, I'm not interested in your mistakes or what you've done in the past.

All I know is that we are two different people, and I will never regret my choice.

If you're trying to preach to me, unfortunately you're talking to the wrong person.

Leave this boring and pointless behavior to Harry Potter, who might listen to you with his admiration for you. "

Zuo Si bluntly chose to refuse.

He knew very well that what Dumbledore wanted to show him was nothing more than his experience after witnessing his sister's death and breaking up with Grindelwald.

As a talented wizard, this guy must have attempted experiments like raising the dead.

If nothing else, some tragedies will inevitably be caused.

Therefore, the other party wants to use his own failure case to convince Zuo Si to give up this crazy move. It is best to destroy the magic stone directly to avoid future troubles.

Dumbledore would never have imagined that in another world, resurrecting the dead would not be such a big deal.

As long as the person died naturally and has enough property to pay for resurrection, many gods' churches and temples will provide corresponding resurrection services.

Especially in the capital of Amn, Ascatla, many big family heads and heirs, including members of the six-person council, have purchased accidental death insurance from the Church of the Goddess of Wealth.

Yes, you heard it right.

The church in Waking not only provides various currency exchange, business investment, valuables consignment and safekeeping services, but also provides insurance services.

Accidental death insurance is one of the most advanced types.

As long as a large sum of money is paid every year, when these people die due to various accidents, the church will send high-level priests to resurrect them.

Of course, not just anyone can buy insurance like this.

Only powerful people who have been in business for generations and believe in the goddess of wealth are qualified to enjoy such services.

Therefore, when it comes to the matter of death and resurrection, Zuo Si's attitude is very casual, not at all as serious and cautious as people in this world.

He understands the nature of death and understands that the so-called resurrection from the dead is nothing more than the process of using life energy to reshape the body and then bring the soul back from the afterlife.

In Faerûn, due to the afterlife, many souls do not lose their memories for a long time.

Therefore, resurrection magic or magic often requires the consent of the deceased himself.

But in this world, resurrection does not seem to require the consent of the deceased. When the spell or alchemical potion takes effect, the soul will be pulled back to the body in an instant, completely affected by any external factors.

"You want to explore the nature of death and the world after death?" Dumbledore was keenly aware of Zuo Si's intention.

Zuo Si smiled and nodded: "Yes. The nature of time and the nature of death are areas that are considered taboo in traditional magic. I am eager to find out. If you want to stop it, then come here. , anyway, I will not stop my progress."

"You lack a heart of awe, Soth." Dumbledore said seriously.

"Lack of reverence?

No, Professor, I am in awe of everything that is more powerful than myself, whether it is a person or something.

But if I choose to give up the pursuit of truth just because of awe, and use ignorance and ignorance as a shield, then I would rather die on the way forward.

I am very happy to be able to explain these things clearly to you in person today.

If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. "

After saying that, Zuo Si put one hand on his chest and bowed slightly, then turned and walked out of the principal's office.

Less than three or five seconds after he closed the door, an old man with almost all his hair and wrinkles suddenly appeared next to Dumbledore out of thin air and said in a slightly emotional tone: "Smart! Reasonable!" ! Excellent magical talent! And that extremely stubborn character! He is so similar to you when you were young, Albus."

"Are you sure that Soth was not created with my blood and magic?" Dumbledore narrowed his eyes and asked.

"Of course, I'm very sure. Because if I did it, I would definitely not deny it. You should know this best." The old man's tone contained deep affection.

His words instantly softened Dumbledore's attitude. He took a deep breath and said, "I believe you have seen how amazing the potential he has."

"Ah! I'm not blind, of course I can see. Especially exploring the nature of time and death, this ambition is much greater than when we were young. Compared with him, Tom Riddle is like a street guy. You're an unfashionable little gangster. Sometimes I really don't know what you're worried about?" The old man said with strong dissatisfaction in his tone.

"You don't understand, Gellert. If Soth was really created by magic, then they must have some ulterior motive. I will never take it lightly until I figure out the truth of the matter. ." Dumbledore expressed his inner worries.

Obviously, he had already investigated Zuo Si's life experience privately and confirmed that his ancestors did not have the blood of wizards for several generations.

There is no doubt that those documents and memories that took a lot of time to forge finally came in handy at this time.

Even though Dumbledore himself took action, he still didn't notice anything strange.

Just the opposite!

This made him even more convinced that Zuo Si was a child created by someone using some magic to have the Dumbledore family, or even his own blood.

The old man known as Gellert sneered and asked: "So what? Haven't you noticed Soth's mature character and firm self-will? Even if those who created him had bad intentions, there is nothing they can do about it now. exert any influence on him. Because a wizard like him can never be manipulated by anyone. Your worries are completely unnecessary."

"Oh - I hope so." Dumbledore sighed slightly.

At this point, there is really not much he can do.

After all, the biggest difference between Zuo Si and Voldemort is that the latter always tries to circumvent the law and all rules and does whatever he wants unscrupulously.

But the former places itself within the rules and legal framework. Although it will use various means and loopholes to achieve its goals, in general it will not break existing rules at will, at least not on the surface.

And everything Zuo Si does often benefits the people around him and even more.

So no matter what he does, there will always be a large group of supporters around him.

This was true when the technology for making magic scrolls and storing spells was created last time, and it was also true this time about using the Philosopher's Stone to resurrect the dead. Even Professor McGonagall, who had been silently supporting Dumbledore, was shaken.

The more he understood, the more Dumbledore felt how terrifying this young man was.

Even though he made few friends in school, he even had very poor relations with the students in Slytherin House.

While Dumbledore was secretly investigating Zuo Si, he himself, who had just finished a day of classes, had quietly left the castle under the leadership of Snape and came to a house in a valley in the countryside.

As soon as she opened the door and walked into the living room, Lily, who was as beautiful as a girl in a white dress, ran out of the kitchen and gave Snape a warm hug.

The two of them kissed each other like this for a minute.

It wasn't until Zuo Si couldn't stand it anymore and coughed hard that he avoided being treated like dog food.

"Ah! Sorry, I didn't even notice you brought a guest back." Lily suddenly shrank her neck like a frightened little animal.

"Don't worry, he's not technically a guest."

With a happy smile on his face, Snape gently smoothed his lover's long hair hanging down from his ears, his eyes full of endearment.

It is estimated that if this scene were seen by other students and professors at Hogwarts, most likely their jaws would drop and they would start to wonder if the Potions Professor was someone else pretending to be someone else.

"I'll go cook first, and you guys can chat slowly."

Lily turned around and returned to the kitchen very wisely, and even took the initiative to close the door.

"It seems that you have recovered your lost love and everything, right? If you don't mind, can you tell me when you plan to hold a wedding? When do you plan to give Harry Potter a younger brother or sister?" Zuo Si He pursed his lips and teased.

To be honest, he really didn't expect that a person's character could go from one extreme to another.

Looking at Snape's reaction now, there is no trace of gloom and melancholy in him. He is just like a standard winner in life.

Especially this unknown house, which may look like just an ordinary farmhouse from the outside.

But after walking in, you will find that the inside is completely modeled after castles and luxury villas.

Whether it is furniture, furnishings or decoration design, they all reveal a kind of indescribable luxury. Even the presidential suite in a five-star hotel seems so shabby in comparison.

What is the real beauty hidden in the golden house?

That’s it!

If it were any woman, if a man was willing to build such a house for her, she would probably be hard-pressed to refuse.

What's more, Snape is not ugly, and his feelings for Lily are completely genuine, and he is even willing to die for her.

It is normal to fall quickly under the dual offensive of material and emotions.

From the intimate behavior of the two people just now, it is not difficult to tell that they have probably slept in the same bed for a long time, and it is not worth making a fuss about "human death" in a few months.

The only question is whether Harry Potter is mentally prepared for this unexpected surprise.

Of course, we can’t rule out the possibility of being frightened…