HP in the name of Slytherin

Severus's movements were a little shy. He seemed to have just noticed that he was wearing regular clothes and was stuck by the door, unable to get in or out.

Catherine didn't seem to see anything and said casually: "It's a bit cold at night, so put on more clothes before coming here."

"Okay, I'll find you later." Severus said and quickly went back to add some clothes.

Catherine should have noticed the ill-fitting yellowed old clothes he was wearing, that is, in the warm cellar, otherwise Severus would have to use thermal spells to keep himself warm whenever he went out... He did not buy a more expensive winter wizard Rob, with this money, he would rather buy some potion ingredients for experiments.

Fortunately, Miss Slytherin, who had always been decent, didn't pay too much attention to his dress. Severus quickly put on his robe and went to her room. It was one or two degrees warmer than other rooms. Herbo was already sitting by the fireplace. In good health, Catherine also sat on the carpet, looking very relaxed.

Seeing him come in, Catherine patted the carpet beside her and said, "Come and sit."

Her white and slender fingers sank into the thick cashmere in one click. Severus looked down at the snow-white cashmere carpet spreading under his feet. He felt it was difficult to step off... He didn't want to take off his shoes, but suddenly he remembered that he was on his socks. There are several marks that I sewed up myself.

"If a person is bound by these external things, sometimes he regrets this, and sometimes he can't let go of that, wouldn't that be too self-respecting?" Catherine tilted her head slightly to look at him, and said with a smile, "You are more important than these things, or do you think , I should also freshen up and get ready to receive you solemnly?"

Severus quickly shook his head, "No, no."

"Just think of it as a chat between partners, come on." Catherine patted the place next to her again.

She and Haierbo were both relaxed. The basilisk's tail was resting on Catherine's legs domineeringly, and its body was curled up with a plate of snacks, lowering its head to eat a piece. Catherine was leaning on the soft pillows piled on the floor, her legs crossed casually. She felt very comfortable just sleeping directly in front of the small fireplace.

Such a comfortable atmosphere finally tempted Severus. He took off his shoes and walked slowly over.

Neither Catherine nor Helbo expressed concern about his dusty and torn socks, but Severus still explained in a low voice: "I, I washed them all."

Ever since Catherine reminded him that in Hogwarts, a castle that provides free toiletries and always has hot water, Severus' hygiene habits have indeed become much better.

It's just that some clothes have been washed too much and worn for a long time. Without the magic circle to protect the internal fibers, they will turn yellow, and he doesn't have the extra cloth to darn his own socks.

Catherine did not comfort him, but only talked about future arrangements, "I will go to Diagon Alley to see our store in a few days. Do you want to go?"

With Salazar at the bottom of the treasury, and Severus' talent for magic potions being really high, Catherine finally no longer had to dig around and spend money.

When Severus heard that it was their shop, he immediately thought of the potion shop that Catherine had mentioned before. Of course he was very happy and whispered: "I can already make some basic potions proficiently, Professor Slughorn said The quality is very good.”

Catherine smiled again, "I think Professor Slughorn means that your potion is perfect, Severus, don't be too modest at this time."

I don't know since when, Catherine always seemed to like to smile at him, cheerful, gentle, tolerant, and doting. Severus liked it all, and it always made him relax quickly.

"I understand, Miss Catherine." He lowered his head and whispered softly. When he realized it, his body was already immersed in the warm atmosphere like Catherine and Haierbo.

He felt that he was in good condition, and it happened that Catherine was also free. He was not very happy before, but maybe he would be happier after discovering more of his value?

Thinking of this, Severus took the initiative and said: "I have almost practiced the content of that book. If Miss Catherine has time, can we try it now?"

Occlumency is not a simple magic. Ordinary adult wizards may not be able to learn it. Severus only read books and said that he has almost mastered it in a few months. Catherine naturally wants to try his level.

"Then let me try," Catherine looked at Severus, "pay attention to my eyes. If I want to attack you with Legilimency and read your memory, I will stare into your eyes, even the eyelids." Don’t blink. Like this…after three seconds, some people need to recite the incantation, but some people don’t need anything, and the reading will start in the fourth second.”

Severus pinched the hem of his clothes and said "hmm" nervously.

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt that his head was suddenly confused. Fortunately, Catherine reminded him that he had been operating Occlumency just now. He only nodded his head as if he was dozing, and then he regained consciousness in the next second. .

"Well, it's really good. I didn't see anything." Catherine smiled and looked at Severus who was sweating a little on his forehead. "Don't be nervous, you have already mastered it."

Severus had very high requirements for himself, "I heard that in more advanced forms, wizards can also retain part of their memories, or fabricate some memories, so that the person who uses Legilimency can only see what they want him to do. Something to see.”

"Indeed, do you have a headache now?"

Severus shook his head, nodded again, and confessed: "I feel a little confused occasionally, but I don't feel a headache."

"I have been trying to read your memory. Although I haven't said it out loud, I have used Legilimency on you 31 times," Catherine said, reaching out to touch Severus' head, "You are very powerful. Little wizard."

Severus blushed and almost couldn't hold on to the Occlumency technique. He hurriedly lowered his head and pretended to trim his hair. He kept pushing his already neat hair behind his ears, exposing his red ears instead.

Catherine smiled and said: "Don't be embarrassed, it's really amazing."

"Ahem...this, this is what I should do." Severus seemed to finally realize that his ears were red, and as he spoke, he quietly covered his ears so that Catherine would not see them.

But Catherine had seen it, but if she continued, Severus might become angry?

She didn't say anything, but Haierbo, who was gnawing biscuits next to him, didn't understand these worldly things. He even complained to Catherine with an unhappy look on his face: "He has practiced Occlumency many times at my place before. Why does the master keep praising him?" Praise him and he will be so happy that his ears turn red! 】

Well, Severus's little face, which was about to cool down, is now red again, even redder than before.

Catherine could only pretend not to see it, hugged Halpo and rubbed her head, [Helpo is also very powerful, everyone knows that Severus is using Occlumency. 】

[Helbo was taught by his master, of course he is the most powerful~ Moreover, Haierbo is very kind and has practiced with the little wizard for a long time~] Haierbo raised his tail proudly and said in excitement, [The little wizard is stupid. , my memory has been read by Haierbo several times before! 】

"cough……"

While Severus coughed, Catherine also followed the caressing motion and scratched Herbo's cheek, stopped it and continued.

She knew that Severus didn't practice with her before, probably because his memory wasn't very good, and he didn't want others to see it.

Everyone has a side of themselves that they don't want others to see, and Catherine respects Severus' privacy. This little wizard probably also has some obsessive-compulsive disorder. Just like he must get an O when handing in his homework, he must be satisfied with his magic before he can show it to her. This is normal.

Afraid of embarrassment to Severus, Catherine took the initiative and said, "How are you doing with your practice of that advanced situation?"

Haierbo was not happy when he heard this topic, and turned around to continue looking for something to eat.

Catherine didn't understand anything about its attitude. She was obviously deceived by Severus's false memory.

Severus quickly returned to his original calm state, and said with a very gentle attitude: "Fortunately, there will be no problem with Haierbo."

[Ouch——] The little basilisk deliberately swallowed a piece of cake loudly.

Two children... really like to hurt each other in insignificant places.

Catherine coughed lightly and said indifferently: "In that case, let me give it a try?"

Little Severus was not a devil. Seeing that Haierbo had already made a whole snake into the cake, he nodded obediently: "Okay."