Harry Potter and the Temple of Tales

"I wonder what Professor Snape wants from me?"

Closing the office door gently, Louis walked into Snape's office for the first time. Although he was prepared, he was still infected by the depressing atmosphere.

Snape's decoration style was different from all the teachers he had ever seen. Louis had seen many offices, but this was the only one as quiet as Snape's.

Perhaps because it is in a dungeon, the entire office is almost opaque. Potion bottles and jars of large and small sizes are placed on different levels, and the walking space in the middle is relatively narrow, only for one person.

Snape sat down in front of him, took out a roll of parchment from his desk, and threw it on the desk.

"Does Professor Wiggins recognize this thing?"

When Louis saw that the Marauder's Map was actually in Snape's hands, his heart sank slightly. It seemed that Snape already knew about the existence of the Marauder's Map.

However, how could the things stolen by Peter Pettigrew get into Snape's hands, unless the two people had already met once and reached a consensus?

"Professor Wiggins?"

"I don't know what you are referring to, Professor Snape." Louis took the parchment in his hand and pretended to read it for a while, "No matter how you look at it, it's just a joke from Zuko's joke shop."

"Oh, really?" Snape sneered, "It seems that Professor Wiggins is also doing research on Hogsmeade products. I remember that you second-year students are not allowed to go there."

"But that doesn't prevent purchasing on behalf of others." Louis winked at him, "Fred and George often buy these things for me."

"So, this is all just joke magic?"

"Yes, Professor Snape, if you don't believe me, try it. As long as you try it on it, it will fight back with vicious words."

Snape twitched his mouth. Of course he had tried it before, and the four moon-faced people often scolded him.

"Huh, after all, these are prohibited items. I think as the temporary Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, I naturally have the right to deal with these items."

After that, Snape locked the map in his desk.

Watching Snape's every move, Louis became more certain of his guess. This guy must have known the use of the Marauder's Map, and his previous inquiry was just to test himself.

However, Snape hung out with Peter, which hindered Louis even more.

Now Snape will definitely believe that the culprit of those thirteen years ago was Sirius Black, and will maintain a certain degree of trust in his old Death Eater friend, at least more than he trusts Padfoot.

If he told Snape the truth at this moment, it would not have any effect. Instead, it would make the Slytherin headmaster distrust him even more.

"By the way, one more thing. According to reliable information, Black is hiding in the school's Forbidden Forest. I plan to ask Dumbledore for instructions in a few days and send more dementors near the Forbidden Forest. This time,

We must make it impossible for that guy to escape."

"I wonder if Professor Wiggins is interested in participating in the arrest operation."

Snape stared at Louis for a while with his dead fish eyes.

"Me, Professor Snape, you think highly of me." Louis waved his hand, but there was a wave of panic in his heart. It seemed that Peter had finally discovered him. Now he hopes that Crookshanks can find Sirius as soon as possible.

"I'm just a second-year student going to catch a notorious killer? Are you kidding me, Professor?"

"He is self-aware, unlike a arrogant person like Potter." Snape said. He waved his wand lightly, and the tightly closed office door opened. It was obvious that he had given an order to expel the guest.

Louis bowed slightly to Snape, and then left the room on foot.

"He is an interesting person." Snape took out the Marauder's Map, stared at the names of the moving places on the map, and fell into deep thought.

"How about it, Louis? Snape didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"

It seemed that the news of Snape's conversation with him spread throughout Hogwarts overnight. There were no airtight walls in the school. What's more, Louis Wiggins was still a star figure in the school.

Louis shook his head, then pulled Hermione and Ron over and whispered: "Snape already knows about the existence of the Marauder's Map, and Peter Pettigrew has joined forces with him."

"Peter Pettigrew? Isn't he already dead? He died in Black's hands thirteen years ago." Ron asked strangely.

Louis and Hermione looked at each other, and Hermione took a deep breath.

"Actually, Ron, Peter Pettigrew is not dead. There is another hidden story about what happened back then."

"Is there another secret? But the whole street saw that he was dead, with only one finger left."

"That guy is an Animagus. He transformed while casting a spell, making others think he was dead." Louis explained in detail. Since he chose to believe Ron, he no longer had anything to hide.

After all, Dumbledore also knew about this.

"You mean, he is Scabbers? This is impossible, absolutely impossible." Ron shook his head firmly.

"Ron, think about it, how can a mouse survive for such a long time? Besides, when you chased Scabbers on Christmas night, do you remember what happened next?"

Ron couldn't help but lower his head after being questioned by Louis. Indeed, these words of Louis made Ron himself doubtful. How could he suddenly faint and suddenly appear in the closet of Lupin's office?

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"Okay, I can believe you for the time being." Ron nodded, "But you must provide evidence. After all, it is my Ron Weasley's pet. You can't just be framed for no reason."

"That's natural." This evidence is also the material that Louis needs to vindicate Sirius. First, he must ensure the survival of Peter Pettigrew.

"By the way, does Harry know this?"

Louis shook his head. Harry was currently worrying about the last Quidditch match. If this distracted him, then Louis would be the main culprit for Gryffindor's failure to win the cup.

"Let him play with peace of mind."

The last game between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw was scheduled for the next morning. On this day, Louis, Hermione and Ron were waiting at the Quidditch venue early. Surprisingly

Yes, Astoria from Slytherin House actually wore Gryffindor robes and sneaked into Gryffindor to watch the game. If other students discovered this, they would be shocked.

Slytherin students actually went to their old enemy Gryffindor to cheer them on.

Astoria stuck out her tongue, she didn't care about this, she just wanted to watch the game with Louis.

Louis felt helpless and happy about the girl, but just as the four of them were about to take their seats, a low meow caught their attention.

"Hermione, it's Crookshanks."

Louis poked the girl next to him. Hermione turned her head and saw Crookshanks' face, her expression changed greatly.

The ginger cat was covered in injuries, its entire body was unsteady, and its breath was disordered. After taking a few steps, it suddenly fell to the ground.

Hermione hurriedly hugged it in her arms. Crookshanks' eyes were extremely weak, as if he had been brutally attacked.

"Who on earth could do such a cruel thing to a cat?"