Hogwarts Homecoming

The sudden ripples in the air opened up the moonlight as clear as a spring, and Severus appeared on the path covered with low thorn bushes in front of Malfoy Manor.

It was a hot summer day, and it was still oppressively hot even late at night, but Severus still wrapped himself tightly in a black robe.

It's hard to tell whether the wet hair is sweat or oil stains.

After looking up at the crescent moon hanging high in the middle of the night, Severus took steps towards Malfoy Manor, which was not far away.

It's heavier.

As the distance grew closer, the Malfoy mansion in the darkness became clear to Severus' eyes.

And the gray mist draped over the Malfoy Manor like a gauze made Severus' indifferent eyes waver.

This weird natural phenomenon only appeared in Malfoy Manor after the Dark Lord moved in. It stands to reason that the Dark Lord is the source of this phenomenon.

What does this mean?

I still remember that when the Dark Lord was at his peak last time, there was no such weird phenomenon in the places where he haunted.

Has the Dark Lord gained new power, or has his evil taken a step further after being resurrected?

After breaking through the phantom-like wrought-iron gate, what you can see is like late autumn.

The lawns divided into pieces by the roads were dark yellow, and the leaves of the sycamore trees that could be seen everywhere had also lost their green color, looking withered.

The group of white peacocks that Lucius raised in the garden, symbolizing the family, disappeared, and they didn't know where they went.

There is no peculiar smell in the air, but there is always a rotten stench that permeates the human senses.

The last time he came to Malfoy Manor, he discovered some clues, but he didn't pay attention to them. But this time, all the strange phenomena were too dazzling, and he couldn't help but take it to heart.

Dumbledore and Amostar must be reminded.

This thought came to Severus' mind just before he walked into the mansion on the gravel road.

But when he pushed open the door of the majestic white building, darkness and fishy smell hit his face, all kinds of thoughts were wrapped by Severus with thick holes, hiding deep in his soul.

A long table stretching nearly the entire length of the marble-floored room was filled with people.

As Severus entered the room, he immediately felt the glances of those present whose faces were hidden in shadow.

The atmosphere was depressing and no one spoke, but Severus felt that some of those eyes were malicious.

"I almost thought you couldn't make it, Severus."

The person who controls everything is not at this table.

The moonlight shines into the house through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, covering a slightly swaying lounge chair in front of the fireplace with its back to all the believers.

"You know, I can't act too eager--"

Severus bowed, his tone unchanged,

"When it comes to Harry Potter, Dumbledore is more cautious than anyone else. I cannot show excessive curiosity."

"Of course, of course, dear Severus, we all know that you know exactly how to deal with Dumbledore."

Voldemort tried to show some humor to hide his urgency, and there was some laughter on both sides of the conference table.

"You must have figured something out, haven't you, dear Severus?"

The recliner slowly turned, and a pair of terrifying scarlet figures emerged from the darkness.

"Yes, Master, I"

"Sit down and talk, Severus—"

Voldemort said,

"Sit next to Adam. Oh, I guess you don't know our new friends yet. After all, you spend less time with us and more time apart."

At the front of the long table, a half-length wizard with gray hair and beard, wearing elegant gold-rimmed glasses, trousers and a cardigan, smiled at Severus,

"It is an honor to serve the great Dark Lord with you, Professor Snape -"

The man said and Severus just looked at him expressionlessly.

"Adam has a distinguished surname, Severus, and I'm sure I'll be happy to get along with you."

After Voldemort said this, Severus finally had some reaction. He nodded to Adam Vogel, slowly walked over and pulled away the stool next to Adam and sat down.

With only an indifferent glance at the stunning young witch on the other side, Severus turned his attention back to the Dark Lord.

"Dumbledore told me that he spoke to the Minister of Magic and Amosta separately after the press conference this morning."

Severus spoke eloquently, and everyone at the conference table listened to him attentively.

"Dumbledore secured Harry Potter's temporary grounding pending trial, but he did not find out much from the Minister of Magic about the murders of Muggles that the Ministry claimed Harry Potter had committed. information.”

Severus's dark eyes stared directly into Voldemort's red eyes.

"Dumbledore and Amosta both believed during the conversation that this was a conspiracy by the Ministry of Magic to divert public attention away from Azkaban. In addition, Dumbledore also revealed, The Minister of Magic made it clear that he wanted to negotiate with Hogwarts."

"negotiation?"

Adam Vogel expressed doubts.

"Dumbledore guessed that the Minister of Magic wanted him to say that your return to the wizarding world was just a lie. In addition, Dumbledore also thought that the Minister of Magic seemed to want Hogwarts to fully submit to the jurisdiction of the Ministry. ."

After a pause in his tone, Severus continued:

"But Amosta has made it clear that he will not compromise anything with the Ministry of Magic."

"Ah, so maybe Blaine can become one of us——"

Voldemort pretended to be surprised and said,

"Or the Minister for Magic?"

There was a series of chuckles around the conference table.

"So, both Dumbledore and Brian are convinced that Harry Potter's murder was just a fabrication by the British Ministry of Magic, and the fact didn't happen at all?"

Adam Vogel asked Severus politely, and after receiving a positive reply, he fell into deep thought.

"What do you think, dear Adam?"

Voldemort asked.

"How things unfold depends on whether Dumbledore and Brain can find the loopholes in the lies concocted by the Ministry of Magic, dear Dark Lord."

Adam leaned towards Voldemort and said,

"Both parties know that this is just a conspiracy, a political wrangling. If Dumbledore and Blaine can't crack it, in order to protect Harry Potter, they will have to accept the conditions of the Minister of Magic.

On the other hand, if they obtain key evidence, Cornelius Fudge will be ruined and will undoubtedly be in bad luck. "

The discussion suddenly became heated, with every Death Eater excitedly expressing his or her own opinions on the matter, while Lucius and Severus watched indifferently.

"Dear Adam——"

Voldemort didn't show any surprise. Obviously, he could see through these things with his wisdom.

He kept his cold smile,

"What do you think, Adam, I mean, where we stand in this incident."

"It is clearly in our interests to help the Ministry, my dear Dark Lord."

Adam Vogel said,

"In dealing with Harry Potter, the British Ministry of Magic has reached an agreement with us by accident. Moreover, if Dumbledore and Brain expose Cornelius Fudge's conspiracy, then Fudge will undoubtedly Stepping down, I personally think that his appointment as Minister of Magic will be beneficial to us. "

"Severus--"

Voldemort turned his gaze to Severus;

"See if you can hold back Dumbledore?"

"I'm afraid it will be difficult, Master."

Severus had expected this question and said calmly,

"Dumbledore seems to have handed over the matter of finding loopholes in the Ministry of Magic to Amosta Brain, and Amosta kept this matter strictly confidential. He did not entrust or ask for the assistance of any Order members and worked independently. investigation."

"Isn't that Blaine your favorite disciple, Severus!"

Antonin Dolokhov's long face twisted into a ferocious smile,

"You can take the initiative to ask to join his investigation, and he will trust you, right?"

The corners of Severus' mouth moved and he dismissed the question. However, after a brief thought, he still said to Voldemort who was deep in thought,

"Doing this will arouse the suspicion of many people. The Order of the Phoenix, including Dumbledore and Brian, all know that I wish Harry Potter was imprisoned in Azkaban, rather than hope that he would recover his innocence." (End of Chapter)