The Mightiest Badger at Hogwarts

Slughorn waved his hands and went directly to Link's side.

It wasn't that he was angry with Snape. In fact, he knew his former student very well.

Knowing how talented Snape was, he also knew how bad this guy's temper was.

If Slughorn himself represents a type of Slytherin, he is sociable, conspiracy, intelligent and arrogant.

Then Snape belongs to another type of character who often appears in Slytherins. This kind of people may have extremely high talents, but at the same time they are also very autistic and stubborn, which sometimes even causes tragedy.

Slughorn has come into contact with a lot of these people, so he also knows that talking too much about these people is useless.

After Slughorn left, it was Harry's turn to feel uncomfortable.

When Snape scolded Slughorn just now, he also scolded him by the way.

Of course, he was used to this sort of thing.

The most important thing is that whenever he sees Snape now, he will instinctively echo the advice Gerald gave him - to go to Snape to help install the spatial anchor.

Now when he met Snape, Harry, who was unprepared, felt his heart beating rapidly and he was extremely nervous.

Snape probably felt the same way. When the two met, they didn't know what to say. They could only look at each other in silence, so that the air around them was filled with a strong smell of embarrassment.

After a long time, Snape finally moved his eyes aside and tried to say:

"Otherwise, let's go to Link's place. I think their place seems quite lively."

Despite the suppression of Occlumency, Harry could still hear that Snape's voice was a little stiff.

He felt that Snape might have begun to regret being so mean to Slughorn, because if Slughorn was still here, the atmosphere between them would at least not be so awkward.

Now, to be honest, going to Link's side is indeed a good choice.

After all, it was more lively over there, so even if they continued to remain silent, it would always alleviate some of the embarrassment.

But Harry instinctively wanted to refuse.

Link is right there.

Harry's psychological quality was not so strong that he was thinking about how to defeat Link just a few hours ago, but now he was chatting and laughing with him.

Moreover, Link's Legilimency Spell is very strong. What if Link sees any clues?

It's a pity that Harry's words of rejection could not be spoken, because although Snape used a question, he did not give him the right to choose. Instead, as soon as he finished speaking, he walked towards Link alone. passed.

In desperation, Harry could only follow.

The location where Link and Emily are located is the center of the entire banquet hall, and it is also the brightest place.

This is the same as his position in the minds of everyone present.

Everyone is constantly approaching Link. Everyone is surrounding Link and Emily like a crowd, and they are constantly saying flattering words, some of which are even so explicit that they are embarrassing and disgusting. .

Harry actually didn't quite understand the behavior of these people.

Could it be that Link favored them just because they said a few nice words?

Stop dreaming.

Link's expression in the crowd was obviously tired of these things, and he was just smiling in a formulaic manner. This was enough to show that the so-called flattery had only the opposite effect.

So what's the use of flattering Link?

"Are you wondering why these people are doing this?"

Snape's voice sounded suddenly.

This startled Harry, who took a few steps back suddenly and looked at Snape in horror.

Snape was also a master of Occlumency and Legilimency. Harry had been invaded by Snape more than once using Legilimency.

When Snape saw this, the corners of his mouth twitched and he said:

"Don't worry, I didn't read your mind. In fact, that's not necessary. Your expression is too obvious. All your thoughts have been written on your face."

"Yes... is it?"

Harry said while covering his face.

He felt his cheeks were burning hot.

Snape ignored him and looked at Link, minding his own business and continued:

"You also think the scene in front of you is ironic, don't you? This group of people are obviously doing completely meaningless things, but every one of them seems to be enjoying it."

Harry hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

Snape, who noticed this, had a rare smile on his face and said:

"That's because they don't know Link. They don't know what kind of person Link is and what kind of flattery he likes. So before everything is clear, they chose a safe method."

"Sure? I don't see how this is safe. Isn't Link already troubled by them?"

"But do you think Link will do something unfriendly to them just because they are flattering and saying disgusting things around them?" Snape asked himself and answered, "Of course not. Recently you have Don't these students all like to read "The Quotations of Link Foley"? There is a word in it that is very suitable for describing such a situation - reaching out and not hitting the smiling person. At the moment, this group of students are using the crudest and most The original words express his goodwill to Link.

Although this kind of rhetoric may not do much to please Link.But at least they won't attract Link's hatred. After all, they are expressing goodwill. Who else but a madman would attack someone who is expressing goodwill towards him?This is what is called stability.

Of course, this stability is only temporary.

At present, this group of people just don't understand Link's character yet. I believe that if they can have more opportunities to get along with Link.Then they will soon change their strategies and continue to express goodwill and surrender to Link in a posture and manner that is more acceptable to other Links.In this regard, they are absolutely professional, well, just like Professor Slughorn. "

At the end of the sentence, Snape also made a cold joke about Slughorn.

Unfortunately, this didn't make anyone laugh.

Because his only audience, Harry, was looking at him in disbelief.

Harry really understood one thing through Snape's description just now.

That is, Snape is not a big bat who doesn't like to wash his hair, is autistic, and is so cold that he doesn't let strangers in.

Snape actually knew everything about the world, but he just didn't want to use it.

This is what a true double agent should have.

You should know it if you think about it carefully.

If Snape didn't know anything but had a superb Occlumency technique, he would have been killed by Voldemort long ago.

Harry reacted and stared at Snape blankly.

Gu You</span>He felt that since he put aside some of his inherent views on Snape, Snape's image had been changing every day, and now he was almost unrecognizable.

"Professor Snape, Harry, you are finally here!"

At this moment, Link's voice suddenly sounded from the side.

This startled Harry, who was deep in thought, and almost sat down on the ground.

"There's no need to be so scared, right? I can't eat people."

Link said a little inexplicably, then helped Harry up, put one arm around Harry's shoulder, and the other arm around Snape's shoulder and walked towards the corner of the long table, "Shh! Not for now. Talk, I just used the excuse that I wanted to talk to you to talk about something, so don’t reveal the truth.”

Link's words suppressed what Harry was about to say.

Snape rolled his eyes at Link.

After a few people walked quickly and arrived at the corner, Link breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"Okay, that's it now. What I say may sound a bit bragging to you, but those guys are really annoying!"

"No, actually... I actually feel the same way."

Out of nervousness, Harry answered somewhat deliberately.

Snape on the other side frowned and said:

"So you just made an excuse to come out alone, leaving Emily alone there to continue to be annoyed by them?"

"No! You misunderstood me, Professor Snape." Link said, "How dare those people talk to Emily when I am not present? You must know that Emily is my fiancée. None of them have the guts to do that, as it would be life-threatening."

There was a faint murderous intent in Link's words, and Harry couldn't help but shudder. He instinctively glanced in the direction where Emily and Link were just now.

Sure enough, I saw that the crowd that had gathered had now dispersed, chatting in twos and threes.

Now there are only a few familiar people like Professor Slughorn and Ernie still talking to Emily.

Snape nodded slightly and said:

"Even if you pass this time. But I still have to warn you, if you dare to let Emily be bullied..."

"Please, Professor Snape, you don't have to talk about these things all the time." Link waved his hand and said, "Everyone knows how I feel about Emily. She is my fiancée. Of course I don't She will be bullied."

"Why do you think I mentioned this matter? Your mother has already contacted me, saying that you refused to hold a formal wedding with Emily now. What does this mean? I am not your mother, so It’s so confusing. You’d better give me a truly justifiable reason!”

"Okay, she complained to you again. If you want a reason, I'll give it to you. The reason is very simple, that is, I am too busy now, and there will be a lot of things to do next, which is not suitable at all. Wedding to Emily.”

As soon as Link said this, Snape's eyes became sharp again, and he opened his mouth slightly to start to refute.

But at this time, Harry next to him said first:

"Ah? Link, what have you been busy with recently? Things at the Ministry of Magic?"

After saying that, Harry panicked and covered his mouth.

He understood that what he just said was a bit inappropriate.

With his status, he was really not suitable to inquire about Harry's work in the Ministry of Magic.

Harry thought that this might arouse Link's vigilance.

But he couldn't help blurting it out at that moment.

Fortunately, Link didn't seem to have any other ideas.

When he heard Harry say this, he smiled at Harry and raised his eyebrows, meaning to thank Harry for helping him change the subject, and then said:

"The Ministry of Magic has a lot of work, and the main thing it is doing recently is the expansion of the military. This is not a secret. Only you who have been staying at Hogwarts don't know it. Now various recruitment notices have been spread out in the outside world. . In addition, bidding activities for various ordnance are also in full swing, and it is expected that real results will be achieved in a while. "

"conscription?"

Harry was a little panicked. At this time, he ignored the possibility of arousing Link's suspicion and asked directly, "Why are we recruiting troops again? Didn't we already win the previous matter with the French Ministry of Magic?"

Link glanced at Harry and said:

"I have heard this sentence no less than twenty times from different people. To be honest, I am very curious, why do you all think that it is time to enjoy peace now? Our enemies have not been completely defeated. As for elimination, now that we have achieved temporary victory, we should continue to forge ahead and pursue the victory."

Upon hearing this, Snape's expression changed, and he reached out to cover the dark mark on his arm.

He felt that he should understand who the enemy Link was talking about.

If this is the case, then pursuing the victory is indeed the best choice.

Because if you want peace, you cannot let that enemy continue to exist in this world no matter what!

Harry on the other side looked a little horrified.

He didn't know as much information as Snape, but he still read a terrible result from Link's words.

"You...you want to continue to wage war?"

Harry asked tentatively.

Hearing this, Link glanced at him and said:

"Harry, you have to make one thing clear. They were the ones who started the war in the first place. Now we are just fighting back. You can't show mercy to them just because they are weak now, because When they are powerful, they will not treat you with the same mercy."

Link's eyes were as sharp as a sword, and Harry couldn't help but turn his head and hide away, not daring to look at Link.

At this time, Snape frowned and continued:

"You told us these things so easily? Aren't you afraid that the news will leak out?"

"Afraid? Why should I be afraid?" Link sneered disdainfully, "What if the news is leaked and they know it? Can they turn defeat into victory with this news?"

Snape was stunned for a moment.

Ever since Voldemort himself was expelled from the country, and the remaining Death Eaters in the magical world of the country were gradually wiped out, he has actually stayed away from the core power levels of Dumbledore and Link.

To put it more appropriately, the former double agent has retired.

So he didn't know much about the relevant information.

Now that he heard what Link said, he realized that compared to the previous mediation meeting between Link and Dumbledore at the International Confederation of Wizards, the victory achieved should be greater than what was announced in the Daily Prophet. Big, otherwise Link wouldn't have such confidence at all.

Snape took a deep breath and started a new wave of questions.

He still had more questions to ask Link about the war that might happen next.