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Snape Apparated and didn't relax until he had a clear view of the winged boar statue at the Hogwarts gate.The Dark Lord's Legilimency was very powerful, and he used all his energy to deal with it, which made him feel extra tired after relaxing.

Before entering the door, he saw two figures in front of him.He knew it was Dumbledore and Collins without guessing.It seemed that the little girl didn't move after he left. He squeezed the Felicity Elixir in his pocket and felt better.

Collins was a smart man, and he left immediately when he saw Snape was safe.Snape looked at her back apologetically.He enjoyed the comfort she brought him, but he couldn't give her any response.He was destined to hurt her, accepting her feelings or not.

"Esther has been waiting for you here," said Dumbledore.

"Stupid and childish behaviour," said Snape duplicity.

"I think it is simple and sincere." Dumbledore said with emotion, "How is Voldemort's situation?"

"The body and mana are indeed restored. And there is a giant snake beside him. He seems to be able to control the snake to do things for him without using Parseltongue." Snape took a deep breath unconsciously when he said this .It seems that the suffocation brought by the giant snake has not completely faded away.

"A snake?" said Dumbledore softly. "What did you tell him?"

Snape frankly repeated to Dumbledore everything he had said to Voldemort.

"Thank you, Severus. Go back and rest first." After Dumbledore understood all the situation, he sent Snape to the entrance of the underground classroom.

Snape waited until he was out of Dumbledore's sight before showing a tired expression.He finally didn't have to continue to force himself, and he could let his body relax for a while.But as soon as he walked outside the office, he was startled by Collins.

"What are you doing here?" Snape asked sternly.

"I made some potions for you." Collins held up several bottles of potions to Snape's eyes.

"I'm not so weak that I can't even make potions. Go to the hospital hospital now!" Snape dragged Collins upstairs by the collar.

Still, he took Collins' potion bottles and poured them down his stomach.

The next night, Snape had already showered and changed into pajamas, ready to rest.He heard the sound of dragging luggage outside the door.He hurried outside to check.At the entrance of the underground classroom, he caught up with Collins who was about to leave.She was right, her every move in the Slytherin bedroom might be known by the Dark Lord, it was really not safe.Although it was not suitable, Snape let her live in his bedroom and moved out to his office.

When Snape came back from get out of class the next day, he saw Collins asleep on the table.He was about to cast a spell on her and send her inside, when the little girl suddenly writhed uncomfortably, muttering something incessantly, sweat pouring out of her head.

It must have been a nightmare, Snape thought, but she was still under the influence of the Dark Lord, and she was not as strong as she appeared on the surface.Snape looked at Collins with some distress.But when the little girl woke up, he immediately changed back to his indifferent expression, and buried his thoughts deeply in his heart.

Collins was not in the room when Snape returned to the office on the last day before the holidays.But the luggage was still there, and Snape guessed that she probably went to the kitchen to steal food again.Unexpectedly, when she came back, she brought a crown full of black magic.

After listening to Collins' description, Snape checked with extra care.Dark magic items capable of demagogy are more dangerous and unusual than those purely used for curses.But he didn't hear the voice Collins said after checking for a long time, or in other words, he couldn't detect anything except he could sense the black magic above.

Snape was lost in thought, Collins wouldn't lie, it seemed that only she could hear the voice of this thing.Thinking of her unusual sentience, Snape was sure that the sound of this thing might have a direct effect on the mind, or even the soul... He felt the need to give it to Dumbledore.

Dumbledore was surprised when he saw the crown, but he refused to talk to him, and insisted on talking to Collins alone.He had to change Collins in and wait for her outside.

Back in the basement office, Collins refused to go in and sleep no matter what, Snape had to go to the bedroom to rest by himself.After a while, he was still worried, afraid that she would sneak out again, so he went out to check.It turned out that Collins had fallen asleep on the table.He wanted to go back to the bedroom and take a wand to float her in. The little girl moved a few times and almost slipped off the chair.Snape quickly supported her, but the little girl did not wake up.Snape had to carry her into the bedroom.

Collins, who was sleeping, unconsciously buried his head in Snape's arm and rubbed it.A blush crept across Snape's pale cheeks.Looking thin and heavy to hold, Snape tried his best to divert his attention so that he would not think too much.

Dumbledore gave the Heads a short meeting early the next morning.After the meeting he left Snape with a note for him.

"This is the location of the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix. There will be a meeting at nine o'clock in the evening, and I will also pass it on to Esther." Dumbledore said.

"You let her join the Order of the Phoenix?" Snape said deadpan.

"She wants to fight Voldemort. Joining the Order of the Phoenix is ​​a good choice for her."

"But she just!"

"Lily was the same age when she joined."

"Thank you for reminding me, Dumbledore, or I would have almost forgotten that she died three years after joining the Order of the Phoenix!"

"But she didn't die because she joined the Order of the Phoenix, you know what she died for."

"Dumbledore!" Snape growled hysterically.

Dumbledore looked at him calmly.

It took Snape a while to calm himself down.He took a breath and asked, "What do you want her to do?"

"That's between me and her. You don't feel safe with Voldemort if you know too much."

"you do not trust me!"

"Of course I trust you, Severus, but you also have to think about Esther. If Voldemort finds out that she's special, do you think he'll let her go? You don't want her to be a second Lily, do you?"

"Don't compare them, Dumbledore, they are different! She shouldn't be involved!"

"You should know that as early as she and Harry became friends, she couldn't be alone. We've been raising her since first year, and you agreed then, Severus."

Snape ruthlessly gathered the note in his hand into a ball in his palm, turned and left the headmaster's office, his black wizard robe billowing up and down.

But as he expected, even if Dumbledore was unwilling to tell him, Collins would not hide it from him.He was angry at her overreaching.I also regret that I and Dumbledore conspired to train her to use her.The little girl was so excited to be on the same side as herself, so silly.

Snape really didn't want to give her the address of the Order of the Phoenix.He wanted her to think clearly and think about it.But the little girl suddenly changed the subject and asked about Lily's patron saint.Snape knew she would think of this sooner or later, as he was Lily's Patronus.Because his power to summon the patron saint comes more from a strong belief.

He learned the Patronus Charm after taking refuge in Dumbledore.He didn't need this kind of spell at all before, when they followed the Dark Lord, they only needed to use enough malevolence to support the black magic, which made the dementors unable to harm them.

But after becoming a spy, he needs to send news to Dumbledore frequently.If you meet frequently, it will undoubtedly increase the risk of exposure.So Dumbledore taught him how to use the Patronus to send messages.At that time, he only wanted to protect Lily, so the Patronus he trained was naturally exactly the same as hers.

This belief was then transferred to Potter, and persisted for more than ten years, and it was already deeply ingrained.Feelings for Collins could not have been strong enough to shake ten years of faith.But that doesn't mean he doesn't like her.

He doesn't want to tell her the truth.

But the damn rationality kept reminding herself that this was a good chance for her to give up...

Seeing Collins' forced smile, he clenched his hands hidden in his sleeves into fists.The ball of parchment pressed hard against his palm, making him uncomfortable, just like the feeling in his heart.

Snape eventually gave her the address of the Order of the Phoenix.He can't make decisions for her.But he was determined to protect her and try not to put her in danger.

In order to understand Voldemort's plan as soon as possible, Snape immediately left Hogwarts and apparated to Voldemort's side after sending Collins away.

Voldemort sat on the high-backed chair, staring at Snape with scarlet eyes, showing no emotion. "Severus, what news did you bring me today?"

"Master, Dumbledore called the Order of the Phoenix to meet tonight. The location is protected by the Fidelity Curse, so I can't tell. But I will report to you after the meeting." Snape sat behind Lucius Looking at Voldemort, he said calmly.

"Dumbledore's action was quick, but it was futile. As long as I don't make a big move, the Ministry of Magic will have them busy. Isn't it, Lucius?" said Voldemort slightly sarcastically.

"Yes, master. I have already taken care of everything. I only need one opportunity to bring Dumbledore down from his high position." Lucius said respectfully to Voldemort beside him.

Voldemort was a little satisfied, but his tone didn't show it, but he continued to ask, "How is the other thing I told you?"

"Master's matter is more difficult. You know that people in the Department of Mysteries are not easy to deal with. I haven't found a suitable person..." Lucius replied nervously.

Snape shuddered slightly, but showed no concern.

"Lord Voldemort doesn't like excuses, Lucius. I haven't forgiven you for that, or do you want to try my wrath again?" Voldemort raised his voice.

"No, master, I will find a solution as soon as possible." Lucius said quickly, his face pale.

Wormtail carefully brought a cup of potion and handed it to Voldemort respectfully.Voldemort glanced at him, "Wormtail, I thought your potion level should have improved somewhat after all this time. Tell me, what color should the soul stabilizer be?"

"White...White, Master." Wormtail said, trembling.

"Then what color is this thing you gave me?" Voldemort said impatiently.

"White...white..."

"So there's something wrong with your eyes, Wormtail. Why don't you try drinking it?" said Voldemort grimly.

"Master...Master..." Wormtail almost cried.

"Drink it!" said Voldemort forcefully.

Wormtail whimpered, drank the potion in his hand, and desperately suppressed the expression that he was about to vomit.

"Don't be so nervous. It's not strong enough to kill you. You have to thank your poor potion level for not turning it into poison." Voldemort laughed cruelly.

"Master, if you need, I can brew a soul stabilizer." Snape said.

"You? Yes, I forgot, your potion level has always been good." Voldemort looked at Snape, "Wormtail, take Severus there, and you learn from it."

Snape got up and saluted Voldemort, and followed Wormtail to the cauldron to process the material from scratch.

Snape was slow.One after another, Death Eaters came to Voldemort to report to him about their tasks.Snape pretended to concentrate on making the potion, but his attention was always on the conversation between Voldemort and the Death Eaters.

A cup of the perfect soul stabilizer was delivered to Voldemort.Voldemort showed a satisfied smile, "Very well, Severus, well done. I wonder how the effect will be?"

Snape raised the potion and drank it down.

Voldemort squinted for a moment before saying, "Bring me a drink."

Snape filled another glass of potion and held it to Voldemort.

"Okay, you go back first. Come tonight with information about the Order of the Phoenix." Voldemort took the medicine cup and ordered.

Snape didn't hesitate, and left immediately after saluting.Although he hadn't listened to what Avery reported, he didn't show any curiosity.The key is to protect yourself and not let Voldemort become suspicious.