HP Spirit Grass

Chapter 8 The Meeting at Black's Old House

"Harry, Harry..." Mr. Weasley woke Harry up. He got dressed in a daze and thought he was going back to the house, but Mr. Weasley told him that Sirius asked him to go back to Black's old house.

Mr. Weasley asked with concern: "How did you go back?"

Harry was taken aback for a moment, then reacted, and said, "Sirius gave me a portkey." Harry walked to a place where no one was around, and disapparated with a "snap".

Dumbledore and Sirius were discussing something on the long table. Sirius saw Harry and pulled him to sit beside him. Kreacher brought Harry breakfast.Dumbledore asked: "Harry, does the scar still hurt? Did you dream about Voldemort during the summer vacation?"

Harry shook his head.

"I heard what happened yesterday," said Sirius worriedly.

Harry said, "I'm sorry, I was careless."

"It's not your fault." He said through gritted teeth, "It's all the snotlite's fault."

"Oh no, Professor Snape saved me."

"That's his job."

"No one can force him to do it, can he, if he doesn't want to."

"Glad you realize that." Harry looked up in surprise, Snape?Why did he suddenly appear here.

Sirius broke down and said: "I knew that the fireplace permission in Spider's End should not be opened, who knows if Snape will come over quietly one day and kill me!"

Harry covered his mouth and smiled secretly.This is really frustrating, who would have thought that the elegance of Slytherin is also reflected in the silent Floo travel.

Snape sat down across from Harry and said, "Lucius will be here in a minute."

Harry: "???"

Sirius said, "I hope he doesn't bump into Arthur."

Harry was still confused.

Then Lucius and the members of the Order of the Phoenix arrived one after another, and Dumbledore said, "Okay, we can start." Harry noticed that everyone's eyes were on him, and he looked at Dumbledore, Dumbledore Lido nodded at Harry, and said, "It's okay, let him stay here, he has the right to know."

The meeting officially begins.After hearing Dumbledore's words, everyone talked about the Triwizard Tournament plan in front of Harry without any hesitation.Harry had heard about the general plan from Dumbledore, and a large part of it was Harry's idea.When Harry heard that Snape was among the Death Eaters, he turned to look at Dumbledore, who exchanged a glance with Harry before looking away.Harry looked at Snape, inevitably recalling the scene that had appeared in his dreams countless times - "What about my soul?" Harry felt his blood turn cold.He stared at Snape unconsciously, looking into Snape's gloomy eyes, and fell into a nightmare.

Harry wasn't quite right.Only Snape noticed, though.

After the meeting, the people who crowded the living room left one after another.Sirius patted Harry and said, "I'm going out." He followed Arthur into the fireplace, and Harry guessed they were going to the Ministry of Magic to deal with Rita's irresponsible article in the Daily Prophet.

Harry sat blankly for a while, then came to his senses and found that Snape was still in Black's old house. "professor?"

Snape handed Harry a bottle of potion and said, "Drink it."

Harry uncorked the bottle and downed the potion, frowning.Snape said, "Potter, you are not afraid of me poisoning you."

Harry was taken aback, and said, "I know you won't, sir."

Snape said disgustedly, "Keep your guard up." Then he explained, "It's a soothing agent. Soothes the aftereffects of Cruciatus."

"thank you, sir."

Snape approached Harry and said, "You were staring at me just now, I thought you had something to say to me."

Harry stood up abruptly, took a few steps back, and said at a loss: "Sorry, sir, I...I..." He backed up while talking, hitting the corner of the table.

Snape grabbed Harry and asked in an almost gentle voice, "Tell me, what were you thinking just now?"

"I... I just don't want you to get close to Voldemort. There's no need for you to risk being a double agent."

Snape felt Harry's hand tremble slightly, he tightened his grip on Harry's hand, and said in an unquestionable tone, "Harry, keep talking."

"I told Dumbledore that I hope you can stay at Hogwarts on the day of the operation. But I heard that you are still in the ranks of Death Eaters. Just like when Dumbledore asked you to kill him with your own hands, you I questioned him, so what about your soul. I know that Dumbledore is for the greater good, and he clearly said he was wrong, but he still puts you in danger."

"Listen, I asked for it myself. I don't know who Dumbledore was who asked me to kill myself, but it's definitely not the one I know." Snape snapped suddenly, "Look at me, Harry!"

Harry shuddered.

"You have beautiful eyes," Snape said softly.

"I know, like my mother."

"No, Harry, just yours."

It was the first time Harry saw Snape's gentle expression towards him, Harry Potter, and he slowly calmed down, realizing that Snape called him.His and Snape's eyes intertwined.

Harry almost thought Snape was going to lower his head to kiss him, and when Snape let go of his hand and just stroked his head reassuringly, a blush spread to the tips of his ears.He heard Snape whine under his breath, "Your hair is terrible."

"Snotling!" Sirius stepped out of the fireplace, rushed to Harry, and pulled Harry behind him, "Why are you still here!"

Snape glanced at Sirius contemptuously, and said tactfully: "Regarding the Triwizard Tournament, Dumbledore proposed to the Ministry of Magic and the other two schools to cancel the age limit setting. If they are selected by the Goblet of Fire, then it means Even young children can pass the difficulty smoothly, but it was rejected by the Ministry of Magic."

Harry said, "It's okay."

"Hope the famous savior manages his friendship," said Snape.

Sirius asked, "Anything else?"

Snape looked at Harry, who quickly said, "No, I'm fine."

Snape had just left Black's old house.Sirius chatted with Harry for a few words, then left in a hurry.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione met at King's Cross Station. They walked into the carriage, and Ron complained: "Mum has prepared a dress robe for me! Oh, Merlin, look, it's just..."

Harry and Hermione laughed at him mercilessly.

Ron put away his robes and said he felt he and Fred and George were kept in the dark, and he was almost certain that something big was going to happen at Hogwarts this year.But everyone knew, except them, that they were the ones going to Hogwarts.Harry said clearly, "It's the Triwizard Tournament, and it will be held at Hogwarts this year."

Harry told them all about the Triwizard Tournament.Hermione widened her eyes and said in astonishment: "Who can guarantee the real safety!" Ron was very excited, "You mean the Triwizard Tournament? It would be great if I could win the game and become a warrior."

"This time, only people over the age of 17 will be able to participate," Harry said.

Ron expressed great regret.

Hermione said worriedly: "But a lot of people died."

"Is there some way to get past the age limit?" said Ron nonchalantly, still wanting to compete.

Harry said: "It takes very powerful black magic to do it. If your name is chosen by the Goblet of Fire, you must participate in the competition. Only people who want to kill you will put your name in."

"Dark magic..." Ron repeated nervously.Both Hermione and Ron turned pale when they thought of the Dark Mark of the Quidditch World Cup.

On a lighter note, Harry said, "This year Hogwarts will be having a dance at the Christmas Feast." He couldn't help laughing. "All students must be in dress." En became angry and chased Harry to fight.

Draco walked around to Harry's compartment just at this moment, and was hit head-on by Harry.

"Harry Potter!" Draco growled angrily.

Harry pulled Draco up to apologize.Ron snorted coldly, turned and went back to the carriage, Harry also followed Ron back to the carriage and sat down, and closed the carriage door tightly, leaving Draco, who came to provoke him, not knowing whether to go or go back.

Harry whispered in Ron's ear: "If you want to invite Hermione to the dance, do it early, or Hermione will be invited away."

Ron muttered under his breath, "Who's going to invite her?" His ears turned red, avoiding Hermione's eyes, curious about what they were whispering.Harry nudged Ron with his elbow.

Ron bit the bullet and asked, "I said, do you want to go to the dance with me?"

Hermione blushed and stammered, "It's still early."

Harry got up and went out of the car, leaving space for Ron and Hermione who were "faced with each other".Harry starts to worry about who he should invite to the dance.Autumn?Ginny?Would Snape be angry if he saw it.Harry was taken aback by the sudden thought, oh, Merlin, why did he think Snape would be angry, Snape he was just... Harry suppressed the scarier thought.

Ron came out of the carriage and said shyly, "Hermione agreed."

Harry asked casually, "Promise what?"

Ron gave Harry a reproachful look, and Harry came back to his senses and said, "If you don't mind, I can ask Sirius to lend you his old dress. I don't think you would want to wear it." ... dance with Hermione."

Thinking of this, Ron accepted Harry's proposal, even though he was a little embarrassed: "Thank you, Harry."

After the sorting ceremony, Dumbledore announced that the Triwizard Tournament would be held at Hogwarts.Ron was glad to see Fred and George shocked by it, and he had become an insider.

Harry unconsciously looked for Snape on the teacher's table. He found that Snape was also looking at him, and hurriedly looked away.

Harry was not interested in this competition, he neither participated in the discussion on how to cross the age limit, nor did he have the slightest curiosity about the other two magic schools.Harry didn't have to think about it, he just had to wait for his name to be placed in the Goblet of Fire.Harry understands that he needs to be questioned again, thankfully what he said on the train is enough to work, Ron and Hermione believe he didn't throw his name into the Goblet of Fire, and help Harry explain, ha Leigh instead needs to persuade his two friends not to pay too much attention to what others say.

Harry cared more about Snape's attitude than these arguments.Harry could feel Snape's eyes on him from time to time every class, but when he looked at Snape, Snape would give Harry the familiar look of disgust.Harry thought Snape still hated him, but he got an unexpected E in every Potions homework, which flattered Harry compared to his usual A or even P.

When Harry was seriously writing his Potions homework in the library, Hermione sat down next to Harry angrily. She lowered her voice and said angrily, "Harry, did you see the badges they are wearing!"

Harry looked up to see Draco sitting at the table opposite him with Goyle and Crabbe.As soon as Draco saw Harry look up, with a look of surprise on his face, he pulled the badge up so Harry could see it better.Harry lowered his head nonchalantly and continued with his homework.

Draco leaned forward dissatisfied, and drew out a sarcasm at Harry.Hermione took out her wand angrily and pointed at Draco, and Harry put down his pen to stop Hermione.

However, this has attracted Mrs. Pince's attention, and she drove them out of the library: "If you want to fight, please don't be in the library!"

Hermione who was kicked out of the library was even more angry, she cast a spell on Draco without thinking: "Tarantella dance!"

When Draco saw Hermione pull out his wand, he reacted very quickly and cast a spell on Hermione: "The front teeth match the big stick!" The two spells worked on both of them at the same time.Draco shouted from the side: "Crabbe, Goyle, help me."

Harry was still packing his books, and neither spell had time to stop it.Hermione covered her mouth and lowered her head to avoid being seen. Harry said, "Hermione, don't worry." Hermione took her hand down, and Harry gradually made Hermione's front teeth smaller, even smaller than the original one. .Hermione touched her straight teeth and smiled in surprise, "Thank you, Harry."

"Stop the spell!" Draco shouted, prompting Snape to lift Draco from the spell.

Draco said indiscriminately: "Professor! Harry attacked me!"

Hermione said loudly, "No, Professor, I did."

Harry protested, "Malfoy and I attacked at the same time!"

Draco said in his obnoxious tone, "But, sir - you see he's all right!"

Attracted by the noise, Ron saw Harry and Hermione startled, and stood next to Harry and asked, "What happened?"

Hermione told Ron what had happened, and Ron's face was soon full of anger.

Snape nodded and said calmly, "Fifty points will be deducted from Gryffindor. As for you, Mr. Potter and Miss Granger, who attacked your classmates in the corridor, I don't want to get into it. Detention." Snape looked at Ron, "What? Mr. Weasley wants a detention too?"

Harry yelled at Snape angrily, "He doesn't need it!" and pulled Ron and Hermione away.

Draco smiled smugly, and was warned by Snape: "Watch your behavior, Draco."

Draco lowered his head: "Yes, Godfather."

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