Hogwarts Emerald

The emergency meeting of the Order of the Phoenix is ​​over, and No. 12 Grimmauld Place is no longer the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix, but this old house has not withdrawn from the stage of history, and it will be given a new meaning.

Late one night a few days later, Ada appeared next to a dirty river, with weeds overgrown and piles of garbage on both sides. There is a narrow cobbled alley next to the river bank, and the rows of old brick houses look particularly eerie in the night.

Walking along the alley, Ada entered a street called Spider End Lane and stopped in front of the last house. During the day the law enforcement team searched the place because the house belonged to Severus Snape.

Recently, the Ministry of Magic has launched an all-out search for Snape, but like the other Death Eaters, he seems to be hiding in the gutter, with no news at all, as if he has disappeared from the world.

After disarming the alarm measures left by the Ministry of Magic, Ada opened the door and walked into the house that had been searched in a mess: old black or brown books were scattered on the floor, and tables and armchairs were also dumped on the floor.

The room was dark, and I couldn't see my fingers. Ada waved her hand and raised the sofa while floating the lighted candle in the air. Sitting on the sofa that was worn to the point of fluffing, Ada crossed her legs as if she was the owner here.

When the candle was halfway burned, there was a sound of footsteps in the dilapidated house, and Ada, who was sleeping, opened her eyes.

A man walked into the small living room. His long black hair was draped on both sides like a curtain. In the middle was a gray-yellow face and a pair of black eyes.

"Long time no see, Professor."

"I'm no longer a professor," Snape said mockingly, "I'm just a murderer."

By the faint candlelight, Snape looked at Ada quietly. This was the first conversation between the two since that "goodbye". Just a few months, but it feels like a lifetime ago.

"I have to say, this meeting is very risky. Your master won't find out, right?" Ada asked, "Do you need to help you choose a cemetery in advance?"

"Thanks to Dumbledore and you, the Dark Lord now trusts me." Snape said, "I don't need you to worry about my situation for the time being. You might as well think about what to do next."

Ada got up from the sofa and walked around Snape twice.

She said: "Professor, I have been wondering why Professor Dumbledore trusted you so much that he even put his life in your hands."

Even knowing that Dumbledore's death was inevitable, it's surprising how much he trusted Snape. People from the Order of the Phoenix also asked Dumbledore more than once, and he always hinted that he had unbreakable reasons to trust Snape.

Trust is a luxury, and it is even rarer to trust someone to the level of Dumbledore. If Grover Cecil found out about this, he would probably be able to raise his coffin from the grave.

"You don't need to know." Snape didn't pay attention to Ada's gaze. He sat on the vacant sofa. "I thought your curiosity would decrease as you grow older, but it...has not happened at all. Fewer."

Snape talked about curiosity eight hundred times, and Ada was tired of hearing it. It fell into the category of incorrigible.

Snape's facial expression remained unchanged, and his black pupils were as deep as ever.

As a spy king and a master of Occlumency, almost no one could peek into Snape's inner world. Voldemort couldn't do it, and neither could Ada. Only Harry Potter could do it.

Ada was pacing in the living room with her hands behind her back. As she walked, she said: "Since you don't want to mention it, forget it, I don't have to know. My curiosity has indeed not diminished, but I have learned to restrain it."

"What an amazing growth!" Snape said with sarcasm, and the smile on his lips raised the sarcasm level to full.

Ada stopped and looked at Snape dissatisfied. She was so considerate and then came back with a sarcastic comment. Wasn't it too much?

"What are your friends doing lately?" Ada asked. Now was not the time to get into trouble. "They are so quiet. It's unnervingly quiet."

"Except for those disturbing attacks, there won't be any big actions for the time being." Snape replied, "Although Dumbledore is gone, you are still there. Your existence makes the Dark Lord very afraid."

Dumbledore was once known as "the only person You-Know-Who feared" during his lifetime. After getting rid of Dumbledore and without the biggest threat, Voldemort should have done whatever he wanted, but the appearance of Ada forced Voldemort to continue to endure.

If Ada were just one person, she wouldn't be much of a threat, but she not only controlled the Ministry of Magic, but also had a certain influence on the Order of the Phoenix. Voldemort, who was frequently frustrated, naturally had to treat her with caution.

"Can you force them to move?" Ada continued to ask, "Before the final battle, I want to cut off the wings of the Dark Lord as much as possible to reduce the casualties of my own people."

What Ada wanted to do was to set a trap while protecting Snape, to kill as many Death Eaters as possible, to minimize their harm to the wizarding world, and to turn Voldemort into a loner.

If necessary, Ada can also sell Snape some information, such as someone from the Ministry of Magic, or No. 12 Grimmauld Place.

Snape looked out the window. There were no stars or moon outside, and it was pitch black.

Snape shook his head and said, "It's difficult. The Dark Lord's target is Potter. Now, only Potter can make him move."

Persistence! Very persistent! Voldemort's first downfall was because of Harry, because he wanted to do it himself. After making a comeback more than ten years later, Voldemort is still obsessed with Harry Potter, insisting on killing him personally, and his head is strong enough.

Although a Saint will not be defeated twice by the same move, Voldemort is a wizard. Doesn't he know what "making the same mistakes again" means? Is it really about being brave and not afraid of difficulties?

"Harry Potter's life is not in danger before the protective magic fails." Snape continued, "But I cannot guarantee when the Dark Lord will choose to attack him."

It is possible that the Order of the Phoenix could kidnap Harry directly from Privet Drive without being prepared; it is also possible that the Order of the Phoenix could wait until Harry reaches the age of seventeen and the Order of the Phoenix would intercept and kill him on the way.

Ada, who was flicking the candlelight, nodded. Both the Ministry of Magic and the Order of the Phoenix were already prepared for this. No. 4 Privet Drive is not only heavily guarded, but even if Harry goes out for a walk, someone will be there to protect him.

"Also, you must be careful in the Ministry of Magic." Snape continued, "The Death Eaters' infiltration of the Ministry of Magic makes the Dark Lord very satisfied, which shows that there may be danger around you and Arthur Weasley. .”

Following the same pattern, they assassinated Minister Arthur Weasley (or Ada) and used this as an opportunity to launch a coup and occupy the Ministry of Magic. Once the Ministry of Magic becomes Voldemort's pawn, the Order of the Phoenix will be unable to survive alone, and the trend of the war will greatly favor Voldemort.

"I know, I will deal with it carefully." Ada said, "You also have to be more careful. If something goes wrong..."

"Take care of yourself, and protect Harry Potter. You don't need to worry about my safety." Snape didn't appreciate it. He was not in danger of revealing his identity for the time being.

Then, Snape thought of something else. He said, "Has the Order of the Phoenix evacuated No. 12 Grimmauld Place?"

"It has been withdrawn." Ada flicked the candle very brightly, "However, we will return there for the last time tomorrow. If you want to take someone there, I'm afraid it will take another day."

Snape's expression changed for the first time tonight. He was confused. Why did he go back when he had already withdrawn? Is that big barking dog so reluctant to let go?

"There will be a wedding there tomorrow." Ada saw Snape's confusion, "The bride is Nymphadora Tonks, and the groom is your old acquaintance, Remus Lupin."

At such a difficult time, the Order of the Phoenix will usher in a festive wedding, which hopefully will bring a good omen for future struggles.

Snape laughed inexplicably and was silent for a while before saying, "I have some prepared wolfsbane potion. You know where to find it."

After saying that, Snape disappeared into the darkness again, and his footsteps gradually became quieter.