HP in the name of Slytherin

Catherine was a little busy this week. She originally planned to ask Severus about his study progress over the weekend, but unexpectedly he came over on his own.

The matter in the secret room was not rushed for a few minutes, and Catherine asked Severus to come over through Herbo.

When the little black-haired wizard entered the door, he saw Halbo eating steak on the coffee table. He estimated the time and said cautiously: "Have you not had lunch yet?"

Catherine was not seen in the restaurant just now.

Severus was a little embarrassed when he realized that he had come at the wrong time, but he was discovered by Catherine the next second.

"I don't have that much of an appetite. It's over." Catherine led Severus to sit down. "Come to me. Have you finished reading the book?"

Speaking of magic could indeed divert Severus' attention quickly.

The boy immediately forgot his embarrassment and said, "I've finished reading. I'm currently practicing... I'll practice with you if I want to become more proficient."

Catherine was amused by his tangled look and chuckled: "It doesn't matter, you can do it at any time, whether you are proficient or not, some magic just needs to be used more and more to become more proficient."

The tips of Severus's ears were slightly red. He was worried that Catherine thought he was not that talented. He had not mastered it after reading it for more than a week, and thought he was not serious enough.

In fact, he himself knows that he is very serious...

Of course, of course, this was not the focus of his visit today, and he almost forgot about more important things.

Severus sat up straight and said seriously: "I came to you today because I heard some rumors that may be detrimental to you and Mr. Salazar."

When her father's affairs are mentioned, Catherine will also become serious: "What rumors?"

"The ghost Myrtle on the second floor of the castle told Potter that she was killed by something in Salazar's Chamber of Secrets. Potter and the others are investigating the matter of the Chamber of Secrets." Severus paused, "I I asked Myrtle too, but she didn’t tell me.”

Not only did he not say anything, he almost splashed Severus with dirty water and hid after that.

If he hadn't been unable to investigate in detail, Severus would have obtained more details before reporting them. This is the professional quality of an excellent retinue.

Catherine didn't expect that she was about to go find the secret room. Severus brought her relevant news and immediately called Helpo: "Let's go and take a look." 】

She stretched out her hand to Haierbo, and the little basilisk immediately slurped down the remaining steak in one gulp, chewing it at super speed while crawling onto Catherine's wrist.

Severus understood the snake language and naturally stood up.

[The things inside are indeed somewhat dangerous. Next time you encounter such rumors, tell me first instead of investigating on your own. 】Catherine said to Severus again.

Severus thought that Catherine was talking to Herbo at first, but when her eyes fell on him, he realized that Catherine was reminding him.

In other words... concerned about his safety.

Severus lowered his head slightly and said "hmm" quietly.

Catherine smiled and said: [If we speak in Parseltongue outside, others will not know what we are talking about. Of course, in addition to this method, you can also use silencing spells or silencing spells. I think these two magics are very convenient to use silently. . You know the spell, right? 】

[I’ve read the book, but I didn’t use it much before. 】So I haven’t had time to learn how to use these two magics silently.

While they were talking, the two of them had already arrived at the door of the room. Before opening the door, Catherine stretched out her hand in front of Severus.

"In the beginning, you can borrow a wand and gestures, and move your mouth without making a sound to assist in the release. The more skilled you become, the less necessary conditions you need. You will no longer move your mouth or make gestures, until the wand is no longer needed." She said, slowly changing her body. Use your fingers to make several different movements.

Severus had read the book and naturally knew that this was a gesture accompanying the use of the Silencing Charm, but he did not hear Catherine reciting the spell, and there was no wand in her hand. The sound disappeared after the gesture ended.

The subtle sound of the flame burning on the other side of the fireplace disappeared, and then returned again with a snap of Catherine's fingers.

"Gestures, wands, sounds, and even emotions can be adjusted to be relatively stable. You will already be able to cast spells normally. Practicing spells through subtractive spell casting on a daily basis can improve your spell control and magic power."

Severus nodded seriously, "Yeah!"

Get new knowledge!

These details were originally precious experiences passed down from generation to generation by the family elders. Severus only knew that his mother was a wizard. Her mother also hated magic and refused to mention anything about the magical world.

If Catherine hadn't told him this, the school wouldn't be using such advanced tools to educate young wizards, and his past few years would have been a waste.

Catherine looked at Severus with a smile: "You want to try?"

Severus' memory was very good, and he immediately held the wand in one hand and used the same set of gestures with the other hand.

His fingers seemed to be dancing when he looked at Catherine's movements, and the release was successful in a few light strokes. Only when he practiced it did he realize that after he started to mobilize the magic power, the wand in his left hand became heavier, and the gestures in his right hand seemed to be affected by invisible forces. Obstacle, fingers become clumsy.

And he still needs to recite the incantation silently.

But finally when he completed the last action, he felt that the magic was successfully released, and the sounds inside and outside were isolated again.

"Very good, Severus," Catherine clapped softly, "It will get faster once you get used to it."

Severus's brows and eyes were obviously full of happiness. He really liked things related to magic and spellcasting, but he had to suppress his temper and pursed his lips, not wanting to reveal anything.

Catherine already understood his introverted and awkward personality and did not force him. She just smiled and said, "Then I will trouble Mr. Severus to maintain this magic."

After saying that, Severus pushed the door open and went out regardless of the fact that the tips of his ears turned red again due to her teasing name.

Severus did not remain shy for long. After Catherine went out, in addition to saying hello as necessary, she kept telling him the details in the book, her personal reading experience, and helping him clarify the ideas in the book.

Severus only felt that his ears were not used enough, and there was no time to care whether they were red or not.

I even feel that the time to go to the second floor has become too short.

If Catherine wanted to forcibly summon the ghost, she could naturally do it through powerful magic. She had not used it on Helena Ravenclaw before, mainly out of respect.

Myrtle's words... don't think that Catherine didn't realize it. If she told Severus properly, or even refused, Severus would not report to her so quickly. He would have to find some more useful information. Will come.

The reason why he did it so quickly was because he had no choice but to worry about delaying Catherine's affairs.

Catherine would not let others bully her subordinates like this. Walking to the second floor was already showing her the greatest respect.

Severus was embarrassed to go to the women's bathroom in front of Catherine, so he only watched from a distance as Catherine used gesture magic to match some spell. A few seconds later, a strong wind blew by, and he couldn't find Myrtle. Just appear in front of Catherine.

Slytherins have always been strong-willed, and Catherine's actions only seemed like a gesture of casting spells in Severus's eyes. He had forgotten about Myrtle teasing him, and now he just wanted to learn this magic.

Of course, as an excellent retinue, even though he was hot inside, when he saw Catherine starting to communicate with Myrtle, he immediately and consciously took a few steps back to guard against irrelevant people who might appear nearby.