HP in the name of Slytherin

The thin black-haired boy was silent for a while and said dryly: "I'm sorry."

He only glanced at Catherine when he said sorry, then lowered his eyes, waiting for Catherine to speak in a very respectful and silent manner...or waiting for her to use means.

Catherine looked at him. Yesterday, Snape had probably tidied himself up a little before getting on the train. Although he was down and out, at least he was still clean.

It was only noon today, and his hair was already starting to get a little oily, and the wizard's robe was also wrinkled - he definitely didn't take a shower or wash his clothes last night.

He originally looked thin and shriveled, his skin was rough and dull, he didn't like to talk, and his expression was dull... When he was mixed in with a group of Slytherins, he really looked like a gray-headed goose mixed in with a group of swans.

Somehow, a boy with the same black hair seemed to flash before Catherine's eyes, also wearing a second-hand wizard robe, the same slightly thin figure, the same black eyes that were very calm at certain moments... This scene was just a blink of an eye, when Catherine When I noticed it, I suddenly couldn't remember anything.

She seemed to have suddenly become distracted just now.

"A little suggestion," Catherine gently rubbed her temples and looked lazily at Snape across from her. "It's hard for you to have the favor of Slytherin and the friendship of Gryffindor at the same time."

Snape waited for a long time, but he didn't expect that what he was waiting for was Catherine's words.

He had been staring down at Catherine's knees just now, and now he looked at her suddenly, finally feeling a little alive.

He wanted to see something in Catherine's eyes, like a warning, but there was nothing. She seemed to be just stating a fact.

That’s the truth…

This made Snape feel bitter.

Lily is the perfect bright side in his eyes, entrusting countless beautiful things that he has longed for and never had before. He doesn't want to let go no matter what.

Just as he longs for fame and fortune, she and it have become a part of his life, which is difficult to let go of.

Snape couldn't even imagine what it would be like to lose them, they were all he had now.

"You also said..." Snape's hand on his knee slowly tightened, he looked into Catherine's calm eyes, his voice was dry but firm, "It's very difficult now."

Catherine didn't know why an 11-year-old child had such complicated eyes. They were between silence and silence. The former represented vast hopelessness, while the latter represented slender and tenacious hope.

She couldn't help but look at this child whom she had not paid much attention to before.

Only 11 years old, his relationship with Lily is so good?

"You know that it is a big trend in Slytherin House to discriminate against Muggles and mixed-bloods, right?" she asked, "Being friends with Lily will make you worse off in Slytherin's already bad situation. Do you know that?"

Snape said calmly: "I know."

"But you insist?"

"Yes."

Catherine looked at Snape for a long time, making sure that he really understood and was really sure.

She asked Haierbo in disbelief: [Baby, listen to his heartbeat, is it fast or slow? 】

【Well? slowly? 】 Haierbo looked at Catherine in confusion, 【The master's heartbeat is faster than his. 】

[...Okay, you can eat. 】

Catherine leaned back on the sofa and looked at the silent Snape again. She realized that her suggestions were useless, even...ignorant?

The boy seemed to be going against his nature for another person, and being a smart Slytherin... it was such a contradiction.

"Then another suggestion," said Catherine, "or demand."

Snape's already upright sitting posture became more tense, and he knew the difference between "suggestion" and "request".

Catherine said: "I hope Mr. Snape will maintain his personal image every day, especially his personal hygiene."

Snape's dark eyes widened for a moment, and his face suddenly turned red.

He began to feel restless, as if the sofa beneath him had suddenly turned into a torture device. He dared not and could not leave, and felt extremely ashamed to stay.

Of course Catherine saw this scene. This was not her business, and there was no need to embarrass a child by saying it.

Or she could find another reason or put it forward more implicitly, but...

She didn't say much, she just looked at Snape quietly and asked in a calm but unchallenged tone: "Do you understand?"

Snape's face was so red that he felt like he was going to explode. The voice seemed to come from outside the sky. He heard himself say: "Yes."

Catherine waved his hand to indicate that he could leave. She looked at Snape's stiff and quick departure. When the door closed, she suddenly stretched out her hand and started to pull her hair back. Her fine hair was all messed up.

Haierbo swam in front of her, leaned up and rubbed her face, [Master, are you unhappy? 】

It was so anxious that it forgot what it had just eaten, and its face was stained with oil. This rub made Catherine's face dirty as well.

[You little guy...] Catherine pinched its little head and pushed it away.

Haierbo still asked worriedly: [Master, why are you unhappy? 】

Catherine just realized that she had taken several deep breaths unconsciously, and Haierbo's black pearl-like eyes had been looking at her worriedly, and there was her irritable figure inside.

She suddenly remembered the habits of basilisks like Haierbo: when they are extremely hungry, they will eat everything except their owners, including themselves. He will eat his master until he loses his mind.

When they eat their only master, they will completely degenerate and rush to death.

In their world, the importance of their master transcends everything else. Just like Haierbo's current situation, she is the only one in his heart, just her.

She doesn't need to envy others at all, because she also has this precious "love".

Her mood suddenly brightened, Catherine rubbed the little basilisk's face and took out a handkerchief to wipe it, "I'm not unhappy now, thank you Haierbo." 】

Haierbo squinted his eyes obediently and rubbed his head obediently, following Catherine's movements and rubbing her hand unconsciously.

Then he said very cruel words with a very well-behaved look: [If a human makes the master unhappy, the master tells Haierbo that if Haierbo goes to eat him, he must do it cleanly and not let humans find out. 】

[Talking nonsense,] Catherine poked its head, [I'm not unhappy because of Snape...well...actually, he was unhappy because of me. 】

Haierbo looked confused and said firmly: "If he's not happy, eat him." 】

Catherine was amused by it and kissed its little head, [I can't bear to see him go against his instincts and pursue Lily...well, maybe...because I'm a bit jealous? 】

Her last voice was barely audible. Haierbo blinked and asked stupidly: [Then Haierbo will eat Lily? 】

[I told you not to think about eating people,] Catherine nodded its head harder, as if she wanted to wake it up, [I think this kind of relationship is very beautiful, you know? 】

[How interesting it is for a Slytherin to go against his nature and pursue the illusory friendship. 】

Haierbo's eyes were blank, but he tried hard to follow Catherine's thoughts and asked tentatively: "Then if the master likes it, why do you still make him unhappy and sad?" 】

[I've been helping him, haven't I? It was up to the two of them to maintain their friendship, and at least he could have it easier in Slytherin House. 】

Halbo scratched his head with the tip of his tail, [If he cleans himself up a little, will he be able to live better in Slytherin House? 】

[First of all, he can’t be too out of place. He’s not very talkative or sociable. No matter how slovenly he is, what teenage kid would be willing to be friends with him? Secondly, take a step back. He really doesn’t want to be friends with others. At least let’s not be like today. He meant well at first, but everyone ended up hating him...]

[Didn’t the master help him get it back? And leave him lunch! 】 Haierbo still remembers that the owner left food alone for him, but he was not allowed to touch it!

Catherine poked Herbo's head speechlessly, [Yes, if I have to help him finish things frequently in the future, he has to clean himself up at least, lest I won't even be willing to take care of you for him. 】

Haierbo tilted his head in confusion: [Take care of Haierbo? 】

[Didn’t you realize that everyone around you was almost scared to death when I left you under his care yesterday? 】Katherine laughed, 【In their opinion, taking care of Haierbo is a terrible chore. 】

Haierbo suddenly pursed his lips and asked hesitantly: [Then, where is the master QAQ! 】

Without waiting for Catherine to speak, it quickly expressed its loyalty: [Helpo can eat less and he will listen to his master QAQ! 】

Catherine was amused by it and laughed loudly, [Idiot Haierbo, of course I will not be afraid of you, you are my baby! 】

[The master also entrusted Haierbo to his care...] Haierbo was about to shed tears.

[Because the owner will really be jealous,] Catherine kissed its cold head, [I hope he can really persist, but I am afraid that he will persist. 】

Doubts crave daring loyalty.

Loveless people long for deep love.

"I'm so curious..." Catherine murmured, "Let's see what he will become." 】

"Hogwarts: A School History" says: Hogwarts will always help those who are worthy of help.