The Snake Wife of the HP Professor

Ch.04: Contract

The mutual equality contract is the most basic one among the equal relationship contracts between Warcraft and humans.In that world, most of the contracts were pet contracts, which were unacceptable to the proud king of Warcraft, so later there were equality contracts, companion contracts, and more advanced companion contracts.

Equality contracts can be signed unilaterally, and the responsibilities and risks are assumed by the active signatory.The mutual equality contract is formed on the basis of mutual consent.The content of the equality contract is also simple: the contracting party must not have any malice towards the contracted party, and try to provide assistance (not mandatory) when the other party is in difficulty. After the contract is established, all verbal and mental commitments or agreements between the two parties must be completed.

"What do you want from me?" Snape didn't take the life-saving words seriously, and asked the other party's purpose straight to the point.

Zenobia repeated the previous reason: "You have my soul power, so it's not good for you or me." After thinking for a while, she added, "The magic environment here is unfamiliar, and I can't be sure when it will fully recover... ...I need someone to lead me into this world." Then, she smiled big, "I like food, and I want to have the opportunity to see around human society, but I have no money and no legal status."

Hearing the last sentence, Snape looked at the girl with a strange look. Her smile was sincere and innocent, and her eyes were so clear that he couldn't believe it. Then he heard the girl say again: "You don't have to worry, I think you The wizards here should also practice 'equivalent exchange'. I don't need to lie to you."

Snape raised his eyebrows: "Equivalent trade."

"And I can give you something you need." Zenobia felt the need to seduce her a little bit, "For example, potions that are not available in this world... and a magic system that is different from yours." Slytherin seized every opportunity to pursue Powerful, she believes that the similar magic elements and completely different magic systems in the two worlds are worth communicating and exploring.

Win-win on the basis of appropriate containment cooperation, no doubt about the choice, isn't it?

Sure enough, Snape's expression finally changed slightly, and he frowned slightly: "Well, Miss Hayes' reason is not unreasonable." He retracted his wand and introduced himself, "Snape, Severus Snape."

Zenobia smiled and tilted her head slightly: "Nice to meet you, I'm Zenobia Hayes. So, let's get started?"

[The law is above, I, Zenobia Hayes, the blood of the silver king snake, is willing to sign a mutual equality contract with the human wizard Severus Snape. 】

Snape heard the girl say this oath in a strange and magical language. He seemed to be able to understand this mysterious language, and following inexplicable traction and prompts, he also uttered this oath: [Above the law, I, the human wizard Severus Snape, is willing to sign a contract of mutual equality with Zenobia Hayes, the bloodline of the silver king snake. 】

A silver ray rose out of thin air, lingered between the two for a moment, split into two strands and flew into their eyebrows.It seems that something has changed, and everything seems to be the same.

"Then, can Miss Hayes answer some questions for your poor contractor, I think I have the right to know." Snape waved his wand, and used Transfiguration to conjure up a single sofa to invite the girl to sit on, and sat on the chair himself. , "What happened to the contract just now? I thought it was swear by Merlin? And what language is that? Also, what is the 'Silver Liandi King Snake'?"

Zenobia was in a great mood, not only because the contract was established, but also because she didn't have to struggle to communicate with Snape now. Both parties to the contract were equal, even if they didn't know each other's language, they could automatically understand each other's words.She easily answered the contractor's question: "Merlin is the god of your wizards, just like our father god, but the law is higher than the gods, and the gods can be destroyed, but the law is an existence that cannot be violated. The language that is evidenced by the law is absolutely true... As for the silver king snake, that is my race. In that world, it is the king of ten thousand snakes, and it is born with sacred magic. Our innate magic is called' Father's gift'."

Snape immediately realized that the communication between the two was finally smooth this time, and he knew that this was the effect of the equal contract.Although she was curious about the magic that Zenobia said was very different from this world, she didn't rush to get to the bottom of it.Slytherin always grasped his propriety, and said instead: "I assume, since Miss Hayes decides to stay here, she should first learn the language well." Now that the contract has been established, he also initially recognized Zenobia, and If the other party wants to integrate into this world, the language must naturally be mastered.

Zenobia had a sad face when she heard the words, but she also knew the necessity of learning the language, so she nodded obediently.

"Presumably Miss Hayes doesn't want to be like those little monsters whose brains are filled with achnatherum, who want to discuss those sophisticated spells arrogantly without speaking a word, since you want to communicate with so-called different magic systems .”

Embarrassing... Finally, I personally experienced Snape's language style.Zenobia couldn't help thinking, could it be that he had always said this before, with such complicated and tortuous expressions, no wonder she couldn't understand what the other party was saying.However, Snape misunderstood Zenobia's expression, thinking that the other party was resisting, and said, "Or is Miss Hayes thinking that your unique language expression can more accurately and effectively display the wizard's spell?"

"No," Zenobia quickly shook her head, "I was just thinking, there are no books..."

"I'll take care of the books," Snape said silently. "If you have any questions, you can come here to ask me before curfew at night and on weekends. I hope you don't take up my time with stupid questions. Besides, I I hope you will stop doing things like entering and leaving my dormitory at will." If it weren't for the special status of the other party, Hogwarts does not have enough secret places, and he would not let people set foot in his private space easily, "Then, Miss Hayes will continue to stay. When? I thought it was getting late."

"Thank you." Zenobia knew that Snape was hard to tolerate, so she was about to leave, and took out the medicinal ingredients in the soul space before leaving, "These are some potion ingredients I collected, and they should have some special effects. It's a pity that I don't understand... Maybe it will be useful to you." After speaking, without waiting for the other party to accept, he put the carefully preserved medicinal materials on the table, then changed back to his mimicry, slid into the crack in the corner, and left the cellar .

These few days Zenobia has been living very comfortably. Although there are more learning tasks, her contractor has a harsh tongue and a harsh personality, but she finally got rid of the situation of eating barbecue every day, and tasted the unique Hogwarts. Desserts and drinks, of course, she doesn't like pumpkin juice.As a pact partner, she unblushingly pestered Snape to mail-order lots of wizarding candy, although the teenager kept saying impatiently that she had "been covered in sugar" for the sake of the novelty potion ingredients. It still fulfilled Silver Snake's wish.

Every night after dinner, she would go to the cellar to stay for two or three hours, practice speaking and writing with the little wizard enlightenment books and dictionaries that Snape gave her, and at the same time use this time to get along with her soul power Conduct dredging, and only wait for a period of time to absorb and fuse the part.

After more than half a month of getting along, Zenobia, who was a little at a loss at the beginning, was already very comfortable. After more than a month of understanding, she no longer regarded Snape purely as a story character, and she already had feelings for this person. A certain amount of cognition.The existence of the contract made it easy for her to develop a good impression of the other party. Yin Snake felt that she finally had a reliable friend after reincarnation.

Snape was so bored at the idea of ​​Zenobia that he seemed to disdain it - ignoring his fading skepticism and occasional connivance with the silver snake.Silver Snake didn't care about the other party's attitude either. It should be noted that no matter how impatient Snape expressed, he had already agreed to let Silver Snake go home with him during the upcoming summer vacation.

After a period of life that would be worse than death, the little wizards finally finished their exams and were completely liberated, cheering and embarking on the Hogwarts Express.The withdrawn master of potions avoided the crowd as in previous years, and he was the only one in the carriage with the Ignoring Charm... Snape spread out the books in front of him, but his eyes fell on the void: the empty space here is completely different from the bustle outside. Compared.

Nothing has changed.He was still that gloomy, greasy, unpleasant little bat, and Lily had broken up with him a year ago, and she was already Potter's girlfriend.After he was reborn, he didn't try to find Lily again... The tragedy hasn't happened yet. In this chaotic period of black and white confrontation, Slytherin and Gryffindor, he chose to withdraw from the world where Lily shouldn't have him. .In this life, he is not a Death Eater yet, and he will no longer be a double agent, and no one will tell the Dark Lord the prophecy... The ending will be different!

With a "snap", a small silver snake rolled to the ground.Snape came back to his senses, looking at the snake-tailed girl who gradually grew bigger and took shape... Everything will be different, remembering the completely different and more powerful magic that the girl mentioned, he thought, he will be stronger in this life, Never again will I be so feeble as a teenager.

The snake-tailed girl wandered back and forth in the car curiously with her long tail, and ran to the window to look outside from time to time: "It's such a broken car... so slow it's also called 'Express'." She muttered, "But the scenery is pleasant, Sitting by the window is quite romantic.”

"Miss Hayes is free to enjoy the scenery, so she should focus more on her studies." Snape watched the snake moving around lively, "In a few months, the troll has learned to speak."

Zenobia protested slightly: "I've only studied it for more than a month, and I already know everyday language." But obediently swam to the other side and took a seat, took out a copy of "Wizard Enlightenment" from the soul space, and said While muttering, "I still have a few of your spells!"

"Well, it turns out that Miss Hayes is going to use 'clean up' to duel the enemy when she is in danger?" Snape replied mockingly.

"No way." The girl said triumphantly, "After learning housework magic, life will be more convenient. When fighting, of course I will use my own innate magic! In an emergency, I will definitely not remember your wizard's spells."

Snape snorted: "Conceited Miss Snake, never be complacent, underestimate wizard spells, Slytherins should chase all powerful forces." After a pause, "Of course, I thought you were a Hufflepuff Wizards are right, even if you are a snake yourself."

Zenobia took out the stored pastries and carefully placed them on the table: "Hmm... Hufflepuff girls are so virtuous and capable, what's wrong?" She peeled a chocolate frog and stuffed it into her mouth, and asked vaguely , "Do you want to come?"

Snape glanced at him in distaste: "Don't eat snacks while reading." Only the girl hummed perfunctorily.Frowning, he was not surprised by the girl's similar behavior, so he didn't say any more, he just turned his attention back to the book.

In the carriage, the two of them were reading books, and the snake-tailed girl took a bite of candy from time to time, occasionally curling up the corners of her lips when she saw something interesting.Compared with the hustle and bustle elsewhere on the train, this place seems to be in another world... quiet and warm.

By the time Silver Snake, who had a good appetite, finished eating his snacks and flipping through the book in his hand, it was exactly noon.Zenobia packed up her things and looked at the boy on the other side: "Mr. Snape, did you bring lunch?" Asking, she took out the last bit of food, "Well, I only have grilled spiders, what do you want?" do you want some?"

Snape turned a deaf ear to the girl's greedy mouth... and she always liked to eat weird things.Zenobia gnawed on her delicious food boredly, knowing that normal people would probably not eat roasted spiders, but... Seeing the young man ignore his lunch and devote himself to the book, his eyes swept across his sallow and thin cheeks, she couldn't help but Frowning lightly: "Mr. Snape, your living habits are really not good... It's the same when you read after eating."

I thought that Snape would ignore her suggestion as usual, but the other party glanced at her, then slowly closed the book, and took out a sandwich from the space bag for lunch.Seeing Zenobia, she was in high spirits: from indifference, to the kindness hidden under the venom, and now Snape can occasionally listen to some of her suggestions... Does it mean that the other party also regards her as a friend?

Having friends is always a blessing.

After eating, neither of them read any more, and discussed about the magic of the foreign land.Without the boy's unique language attack, the atmosphere is actually very peaceful.

For a long time, Zenobia's understanding of the magic here has actually been somewhat affected by the vague memory of the original book... Now that she has a deeper and more intuitive understanding of the various spells of wizards from Snape, she can't help but I was very surprised, and felt that I still underestimated wizards before.When it comes to interest, she suggested a little excitedly: "Hey, when will we have a fight!"

Snape responded with a sneer.Zenobia thought for a while and said, "Probably not in the near future," pouted unconsciously, a little depressed, "I'm still growing up, and I may need to peel off my skin at any time."

"Shedding?" The boy raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Ah, yes!" Zenobia rolled her eyes, roughly guessing what Snape was thinking at this time, "It is said that the snake slough of the silver king snake is a top-level potion material, Mr. Snape may be interested ? Unfortunately, the skins shed several times before were destroyed in the cracks in time and space."

Snape pursed his lips into a non-sarcastic smile.