[HP] Aunt of the Savior

Sirius looked uncomfortable at Dumbledore's question.He cleared his throat: "I originally wanted to help Edmund..."

Even if Sirius didn't finish his sentence, Dumbledore guessed what he wanted to do.Professor Victor's pursuit of Professor Bubaji is an open secret in Hogwarts, even the students know it, let alone Dumbledore who seems to know everything.

"We once made a map of Hogwarts." Sirius was no longer going to hide the Marauder's Map from his former headmaster.They've broken enough school rules in the past. "A map that shows where everyone who comes to Hogwarts is staying at the moment. Well, back then we mainly used..."

"A genius idea." Dumbledore understood immediately, and he praised with a smile.Although he knew that Sirius and the others probably violated countless school rules when they made the map, and used their results to violate school rules, this is really a very interesting and practical magical product.Dumbledore could not deny that he admired the naughtiness of this genius.

The reason for noticing the real identity of Professor Bubaji was completely accidental.At the end of the last school year, when Sirius and Lupine used the Marauder's Map, they planned to know the whereabouts of Bubaji as they did when they helped James pursue Lily, so as to help Edmund seize the opportunity to confess his love again and even invite Bubaji to go to France While on vacation, I realized that Caredy Bubbaji's name couldn't be found on the entire Marauder's Map.It was Jody who was in the Muggle Studies professor's office.

Now, Lupine finally understood why Jody was able to hide in Hogwarts without being discovered.He had seen Jody's name in Snape's room before, but at that time he never imagined that Jody had always lived in Hogwarts aboveboard.They saw her every day, even drank at the same table with her, but no one realized that the mild and shy Caredy Bubbaji was Jody Porter.The Slytherin Potter had fooled them once again.

Of course, Lupine believed that Snape must have known about this for a long time.However, based on Lupine's understanding of Snape, he was able to remain so calm when Victor pursued Bubbaji - it seems that Slytherins are really good at disguising, don't they?

"Remus said, you must have known about this a long time ago, and there is nothing in Hogwarts that you can hide from you." Sirius subconsciously grabbed the robe on his lap with his fingers and clenched it tightly in his palm, "Then , why would Jody do this?"

"I think the answer is obvious, Sirius," said Dumbledore calmly. "Just as you think."

"Since she stayed by Harry's side in this way, then...does she plan to return to Voldemort's side? Plan to continue her past work again?"

Dumbledore remained silent and did not answer the question immediately, and Sirius didn't seem to expect Dumbledore to answer him directly.His question was more like talking to himself.He stood up and paced around the room like a trapped animal.

"Does Harry know about this?" Dumbledore asked suddenly.

"I didn't tell Harry, he didn't know about it." Sirius frowned tightly, "But this is what I care about, Professor Dumbledore, you should know how sad James was in the past , if she...if she really cared about Harry, she shouldn't..."

During the time of the Quidditch World Cup, there had been countless times when he wanted to confess to his godson what he knew.He knew how much Harry cared and cared for Jody, and he wasn't unaware of Harry's depression from time to time.After knowing that Bubbaji was Jody, Sirius couldn't help being angry with Jody every time he saw Harry sullen.

"And... She shouldn't have been knocked unconscious that easily, right? She had experienced so many battles back then! She should have protected Harry instead of letting Harry protect her!" Sirius' tone became anxious. "I know Edmund sent her to Madam Pomfrey, he looked worried... oh, hell, I should have talked Edmund out of his plans..."

"Calm down, Sirius, calm down." Dumbledore originally wanted to remind Sirius not to worry about Jody's temporary concealment from Harry, but now he realized that maybe what Sirius needed most now was not this answer.

Dumbledore's voice prompted Sirius to sit back in his original position, bent over, elbows on his knees, his head in his hands, fingers raking in his beautiful black hair. "Sorry, Professor."

He took a deep breath, feeling that every word was so difficult to say, and it was embarrassing to admit this weak emotion, but that didn't prevent him from still bravely choosing to express it. "I know it's not sensible to blame. But I want to do more for Harry than this...I don't even know what I can do to make more sense for Harry."

Yes, it wasn't Jody Potter, it wasn't Severus Snape, it wasn't anyone that Sirius was really angry with, it was himself.He had never felt so empty and powerless.He desperately wanted to keep himself busy, wanted to do something for Harry or the wizarding world, but when he thought about it calmly, he felt that his busyness seemed worthless.

His decision to blame Jody might hurt Harry as much as it hurt James, but on the other hand, he knew better than anyone that it was right and necessary.At least what she did was meaningful and rewarding.And he didn't even show up when Harry and Regulus, whom he cared about most, needed help the most.

During the riot last night, Sirius was proud of Harry's performance in repelling the dementors, but also felt deeply powerless.He had never felt more deeply than at that moment that maybe Harry didn't need him.Even Harry's Patronus was a stag, but he wasn't a prong.

"Sirius, I think you know what the disturbance at the Quidditch World Cup means." Dumbledore paused, and continued when Sirius looked up and met his gaze. "Next, Harry may have to face many threats and challenges that other children may not be able to bear. Voldemort looks much stronger than Harry, but Harry has power that Voldemort does not have, because he has so many loved ones around him. He, the people he also loves. This kind of pure love is Harry's real strength to face all threats and challenges in the future, and it is also what everyone who cares about Harry really wants to do for him."

There seemed to be magical power in Dumbledore's blue eyes hidden behind the lenses: "Siris, your care and company are irreplaceable to Harry. Believe me, Harry is more powerful than you can imagine. The ones need you more."

Sirius froze for a moment, and frowned his handsome eyebrows in confusion, as if he couldn't believe that what he was supposed to do was so simple.But in the end, he nodded slightly.

After seeing Sirius off, Dumbledore stood up and waved his wand.The Pensieve flew out of the cabinet and landed on the desk in front of him.Dumbledore brought the tip of his wand close to his temple, and pulled strands of silver onto the stone basin in front of him.The silver substance in the stone basin began to turn and swirl, like ripples in a lake.

Dumbledore held the two volumes of the stone basin in both hands, and slowly spun it. On the top of the silver substance, Harry's face appeared first. This was their conversation when he was learning Occlumency the previous school year.Harry's voice seemed to come from a stone basin, with an echo: "Professor, I don't know what's going on. There are many things I'm not sure about... But, I am willing to choose to believe Aunt Jody, no matter what she thinks. what did you do?"

Dumbledore gave a faint smile.Harry is a smart and kind child, and Jody has grown up in these years, and he believes that they will be able to communicate well this time.

He turned the stone basin again, and Harry's face disappeared, replaced by Draco Malfoy.That was Draco at the end-of-school year dinner, his face was younger than it looks now, he looked like he was trying his best not to show excitement, but there was undisguised pride and pride in his eyes, provocative at the same time He glanced at Harry, his eyes were full of dissatisfaction, with a childlike innocence.

Dumbledore looked at him, frowned worriedly, and turned the stone basin one last time.

This time, what emerged from the stone basin was the face of Lucius Malfoy.In his usual hypocritical and contrived tone, he said arrogantly: "Professor Dumbledore, I don't understand what you mean."

"No, I think you understand." Dumbledore heard his own voice. "Because you have experienced it, you should be more aware of what kind of life can make your child live a happier and happier life. I believe we are consistent on this point."

Lucius didn't speak, his face with tightly pursed lips turned around and sank into the depths of the Pensieve, and Dumbledore's eyes fell on the "Daily Prophet" next to the Pensieve.

The newspaper had a large photograph of the Dark Mark in the sky that night.

Dumbledore was well aware of all the circumstances of the riots last night. When the Dark Mark appeared, many Death Eaters who had chosen to betray Voldemort and wash off their relationship with him were frightened and fled.From what Dumbledore knew, the Dark Mark was obviously a demonstration before Voldemort's return and the prelude to all his plans, and Lucius Malfoy was obviously involved inevitably.

Dumbledore never expected that what he did to Draco or simple persuasion could make Lucius change the position of the Malfoy family, but as a professor, he still hoped that Lucius, based on his father's status, would be able to face the inevitable situation. The comeback Voldemort could be a little wiser.

In fact, Lucius now felt that he was very sensible.Looking at the "Daily Prophet" in his hand, he tasted the pride he hadn't experienced for a long time.The way some of the guys had been on the run last night had been fantastic, and of course Lucius was glad he wasn't one of them.He was thankful that he had successfully repaired the rift in the relationship with Snape recently, so that he could get the most timely information.

According to what Snape hinted at him, that lord may indeed return to the world at any time.This also verified Lucius' guess, otherwise Barty Crouch Jr. would not have left Malfoy Manor in such a hurry.

Since he couldn't change the fact that he had once betrayed the Dark Lord, then on occasions like the Quidditch World Cup, he took the lead in leading the Death Eaters to demonstrate to the wizarding world for the upcoming return of the Dark Lord—isn't it the most appropriate way to prove his loyalty? do things?

Of course, Lucius is not stupid.He believed that there had to be other reasons why Snape had deliberately hinted that he could do something.They seemed to have other plans in place and just used this riot against Muggles as a smokescreen.But this plan ruled out Lucius, and after a few tactful probings, Lucius knew that Snape would not tell him the truth of the matter.It still made him nervous, and he hadn't forgotten what punishment he might get for losing the diary, but the thought that it also involved Snape and Jody made him less worried.After all, he was not helpless to see the diary destroyed.

"Is that person really coming back soon?" Narcissa walked up to her husband, trying to restrain herself from asking too worriedly.

Lucius patted the back of his wife's hand reassuringly, "Yes, I don't think Severus would have hinted at me for no reason, if he hadn't reminded me in advance, I might have been like Nott's group last night He was equally embarrassed and frightened. He was a wise man, and there was absolutely no reason for his loyalty to the Dark Lord. It must be because he saw the corresponding value in the Dark Lord that deserved allegiance. Only he can give us what we want, more than what we get now. Pure blood families deserve higher status and honor, not talking about equality with those lowly mudbloods or Muggles like they are now."

At the end, Lucius' tone seemed to be a bit gritted.He thought of his father's death, the greatest sacrifice the Malfoys could make in order to benefit the Pure Bloods through Voldemort.After the diary was destroyed, he was finally able to fully understand why Voldemort killed the pure-blood wizards who had planned to support him, but left his diary as evidence of hybrids to the Malfoy family indifferently.

Those wizards who had witnessed Voldemort's humble days in the past, and planned to use him as a puppet, never to be in awe of him, had all gone to reunite with Merlin.And now Voldemort has planted fear deeply in the blood of every wizard. People feel scared when they mention him, and they dare not even say his name directly.

"Of course I agree that pure blood should have more glory." Narcissa couldn't help but sighed in a low voice. "But when I saw Sirius and the friend next to him yesterday, I was reminded of Regulus' death. It's just my intuition - I'm uneasy, Lucius."