Sirius Black's escape from prison hangs over the heads of most residents of the wizarding world like a sword of Damocles, causing great trouble to their daily work and life. For Harry, This feeling is particularly profound.
In the first week of school, when Black escaped from the Ministry of Magic again, Hermione, who had been quarreling with Ron for a while because of Scabbers' incident, always found her way to remind him not to do anything. Even Hagrid forbade him from seeking him out after dark.
There was still a violent storm outside, but there was indeed a pure and flawless starry sky on the dome of the auditorium. Harry turned over, not feeling much fear in his heart. Instead, he felt a sense of relief that his boots had finally landed.
Hermione was explaining to everyone why Black couldn't apparate and fly into Hogwarts. Ron's brother, Percy, who was promoted to President of the Student Union this year, was walking quickly past the rows of sleeping bags. , ordering the little wizards who were chattering away to shut up and go to sleep.
The professors were busy searching the castle, and every hour, a professor hurried back to the Great Hall to make sure nothing happened here.
At 11 o'clock in the evening, Professor Flitwick returned to the Great Hall after checking the Ravenclaw dormitory. After confirming that it was still safe, Professor Flitwick did not leave immediately, but trotted to a group of pullers. Among the Winclaw students, he squatted down and said something to a young wizard.
Curious, Harry raised his head slightly and looked over there. After a few glances, he discovered that it was a Ravenclaw girl who was crying softly because of fright, and Professor Flitwick came down to comfort her.
The little witch looked older than them, had a gentle oriental face, and was very beautiful, so Harry raised his head higher and took a few more glances...
Professors walked in and out of the auditorium, but Professor Lupin was never seen... When they met during the day today, Professor Lupine told him that he would not attend the Halloween dinner, but would go to Hogsmeade with a friend. We spent the holidays together, but logically speaking, Professor Lupine should be back.
A short while later, Dumbledore, who also went to inspect the castle, walked in with a serious expression. His stern eyes wandered around, and he spotted Percy cruising near Harry and the others, so he quickly approached here. .
"Professor, do you have any clues about him?" Percy asked quietly.
"No, what's the situation here?"
"Everything is fine, sir," Percy replied eagerly.
While Dumbledore and Percy were exchanging some information, the door of the auditorium opened with a creak, and a livid-faced Snape hurried in, bringing the same information with no results.
"Have you ever considered how he got in, Headmaster Dumbledore?"
Percy was sent away, and Harry turned sideways and pretended to sleep. One of his ears looked like it was attached to the pillow, but it was actually floating. Hermione, Ron, and Dean basically The above is also a situation.
Professor Snape's sinister expression was the same as usual, but his dark eyes were clearly shining with fire.
"There are many possibilities, but none of them can withstand scrutiny, Severus," Dumbledore's voice was very deep, he said condescendingly, looking at Snape expressionlessly,
"Of course, if you have any wise ideas, I'd be happy to hear them."
The fire in Snape's eyes suddenly dissipated, replaced by deep resentment.
"It is indeed a bit of a trivial opinion, Principal Dumbledore. Moreover, before the start of school, when you decided to hire that person, I also frankly told you about this possibility. The current situation seems to confirm my guess. ,Is it right?"
Dumbledore glanced at the group of little guys pretending to sleep on the ground, and his blue eyes from behind the half-moon mirror frame contained a stern warning.
"With all due respect, Severus, I see no connection between the current situation and the possibility you mentioned."
Dumbledore's tone made it clear that he wanted the topic to be finalized, but that didn't work and instead completely angered Snape.
The dark yellow cheeks turned red in a few breaths, Snape's thin lips tightened, and the anger lingering around him made Harry a few places away couldn't help but feel a wave of pain on his skin. Tight.
"It happens to be tonight!"
Snape gritted his teeth and said,
"As soon as he left, Black broke into the castle. Do you think it's just a coincidence, Dumbledore?"
The atmosphere became very tense, and many young wizards squirmed unconsciously out of uneasiness. Snape's appearance made many young wizards who secretly eavesdropped even worry that he would directly take out his wand and follow Principal Dumbledore in the auditorium. Fight.
"He went to spend Halloween with his friends, huh?"
Snape pressed forward step by step,
"Have you asked who his friend is? Dumbledore, I must say it must be an old friend!"
It was strange that when faced with Snape's questioning, Dumbledore did not order him to shut up. Instead, his eyes showed a strange light, and his silver eyebrows moved, as if he was thinking about something.
"If you're really curious, Severus-"
After a long time, Dumbledore suddenly realized that Black breaking into Hogwarts Castle was a very good opportunity.
"We might as well go take a look now. I don't think Black will stay in the castle anyway."
Snape's eyebrows suddenly knitted together, and he stared at Dumbledore in confusion, suddenly confused as to what the trick was.
"Come, Severus, Fawkes will give us a ride."
Once he made up his mind, Dumbledore became vigorous and resolute. He gave an order to Professor McGonagall who came down from upstairs, and after throwing a word to Snape, he walked up the stairs with vigorous steps.
...........
The worried Professor McGonagall walked to the side where the Slytherin students were sleeping. Harry, who had been holding back for a long time, turned around quickly, his green eyes full of confusion.
"Harry!"
Ron came over like a Florob caterpillar, and Neville, who was kicked by Hermione, reluctantly gave up his position.
"Snape is suspecting that Professor Lupine helped Black, right? But how is this possible? What evidence does he have to think so!"
Ron's rapid blinking of his eyes was proof of his surprise.
Although the relationship with Ron has not eased much, Hermione still impatiently gave her opinion after hearing this,
"Obviously, Ron, from the conversation between the two of them, we can know that Professor Lupine knows Black... This is not a strange thing. If Professor Lupine and Black are about the same age, then they are very similar. We may have studied together at Hogwarts, Professor Snape was probably also in school at that time, they all know each other!"
"Thank you, if you hadn't reminded me, I almost didn't react!"
Ron glared at Hermione and said rudely.
"But what does that mean, Hermione?"
Although he was a little uncomfortable with the fact that Professor Lupine and a bad guy like Black were classmates, Harry couldn't help but defend Lupine. He lowered his voice and said
"Hagrid was even classmates with Voldemort!"
"But the point is,"
Hermione ignored Ron's provocative eyes and said to Harry solemnly,
"From Professor Snape's words, we can know that Black most likely had a good relationship with Professor Lupin in the past, but later..., I guess, it was probably because Black turned to the mysterious man that Professor Lupine and him They parted ways...but because of this, Professor Snape cannot trust Professor Lupin."
"Then Snape should go back to his dormitory and take a good look in the mirror," Harry couldn't help but sneered, "Maybe his relationship with Voldemort was much closer than Black's!"
Two months have passed since the start of the school year. Compared with the annoying Snape, it is obvious to all what kind of person Professor Lupine is. Most young wizards think that Snape is just making excuses and that Snape just resents Lupine. Pin had taken the seat he wanted, and no one really thought Professor Lupine would be the traitor who helped Black get into Hogwarts.
"but--"
After the discussion ended, Harry faced the mysterious starry sky and murmured in a voice that only he could hear,
"Who is Professor Lupine going to see?"
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