Snape, the Sunshine of Hogwarts.

Chapter 56 Special Program
"At 8 a.m. on this weekend, welcome to the Wizarding Radio special – Vampires, Muggles, Hogwarts Teachers, and the Laws of Magic! I am your host, your favorite Grydon Layton!"

"Whether you're a gentleman rushing to work on a flying broomstick or a lady busy preparing breakfast, please get ready to grip your broom and pot handle tightly and welcome our two special guests today!"

"Bastida Barbling, the Ancient Runes professor at Hogwarts! And Harold Mintham, the former Minister of Magic!"

"Please say hello to the audience, ladies and gentlemen!"

"Good morning, I am Barbling, the Ancient Runes professor at Hogwarts."

“I am Minchum, an unemployed bum.”

"Ha! Don't joke around, Harold. We all know that if you're willing, the Ministry of Magic can rehire you as an expert consultant in the Division of Magical Law Enforcement at any time!"

"Then forget it, my retirement life is pretty good as it is."

"Alright, let's cut back on the jokes today. I'm sure the listeners are all eager to get started; they all know what we're going to talk about this morning! And you are too, of course. Did anyone go to that farm last night?"

“I’ve been reading the book ‘The Quibbler’ since the beginning, so after reading the ending last night, I rushed to the scene as soon as possible and witnessed the moment when Sanjini and Patty kissed.”

"Oh! Professor Barbling is a witness! That's fantastic! My colleagues wanted to rush over right away, but they're a bunch of idiots! It took them half an hour to find the Cotswolds, and by the time they got there, all the flowers had withered!"

Where is Harold?

"I only learned about this after yesterday's events were over. In the middle of the night, all kinds of newspapers that my wife had subscribed to were delivered to our home in droves."

"You live such an enviable life, oblivious to everything around you, but now you should know the whole story, right?"

"Yes, before receiving your invitation to participate in the program, I even took the time to read that book in its entirety."

“Then let’s start with you, Harold. You were the Minister of Magic and the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. No one dares to say they are more knowledgeable about legal texts than you.”

"Do you think Sanjini, Volpe, and Snape's actions last night count as turning themselves in?"

“I think it definitely counts. The address that they ultimately leaked for ‘The Quibbler’ was written by Wolpe, and he made it clear that he was inviting them. And when Scrimgeour arrived with the Aurors, they all voluntarily put down their wands. Oh right, not only wands, but the boy also put down his weapon. These are all typical examples of voluntary surrender.”

"but"

"What do you mean? Do you have any other opinions?"

"But the premise for surrendering is that they are indeed guilty of a crime. Our current understanding of the truth of this incident comes entirely from that book. For now, we can assume that what is written in that book is true. Then the so-called poisoning case and the Snape kidnapping case are all nonsense."

"Could you explain this to us in detail, Harold?"

"Of course. According to the book, Sanjini and Volpe's plan to give Patty the Living Hell Potion was with the Muggle's consent, that's one point. Secondly, the Living Hell Potion itself is not a poison, even the strong version, so the poisoning case is fundamentally invalid."

"Next is the Snape hostage case, which is similar to the poisoning case. The first point for the term 'hostage' to be valid is that it is against the subjective will of the person involved. However, we can understand from the book that Patty wanted to leave her home from the beginning, and Sanjini promised to help her go back. Therefore, Snape's behavior was no longer hostage-taking, and naturally, it could not be considered a crime."

“However, even if these two cases are dismissed, they are still suspected of other crimes.” “Oh? Other crimes?”

"Yes, firstly, there's Sanjini and Wolpe. In the book, they admit that they stole the potion of Hellfire from Snape. If Snape pursues this, they'll be suspected of theft. Also, there's the matter of Sanjini being discovered casting spells by Patty in the beginning, and then letting a Muggle know so much about the wizarding world. This involves violating the Statute of Secrecy. But I heard that Patty accepted Sanjini's marriage proposal last night, and under magical law, they are now legally married. Whether Wizengamor will continue to pursue this matter depends on how the High Judge rules."

"And then there's the matter of Snape taking Patty away. Although it can't be considered kidnapping, it still constitutes obstruction of the Aurors' investigation. I believe the Aurors will definitely pursue this, as they've always disliked the Slytherin headmaster."

"Haha! Harold is as sharp-tongued as ever!"

"However, as Harold just said, all his judgments are based on the premise that the contents of that book are true. And now, the biggest question in the wizarding world about 'Blood Ties: Vampires and Muggles' is its description of Severus Snape!"

"The basis for the majority of people's belief that the book is a complete lie is that any student who has graduated from Hogwarts in recent years knows the character of the Slytherin headmaster. Wolpe must have embellished him to the extreme in the book, and even portrayed him as a completely different person."

"And on this point of contention, our Professor Barbling certainly has more to say! As a colleague at Hogwarts, what's your opinion on Snape's actions?"

"Yes, Professor Snape was indeed not an easy person to get along with, just as rumored, and he was completely unrelated to the humor, gentlemanly, and patient character described by Wolpe in the book."

"So, Professor Barbling, you also think that Wolpe fabricated the story, and that he excessively glorified Snape in the book?"

"No, I actually think what he wrote is true!"

"Wait, first we need to clarify to the audience that Headmaster Albus Dumbledore did not influence this interview in any way! We did not accept any bribes, and Harold can vouch for that. Of course, even if Dumbledore did bribe us, it would only be something like candy or soda!"

“I apologize for interrupting you. You may continue now, Professor Barbling.”

“I left Hogwarts Castle at the start of summer vacation, but before this happened, I had heard from other people about Professor Snape’s changes!”

"Yes, we can see his new look in today's paper. To be honest, the first time I saw him, I felt he was more captivating than the five-time winner of the Wizarding Weekly's Most Charming Smile Award. If you're listening too, and if you mind, Mr. Lockhart, then disregard what I said."

"It wasn't just the change in his appearance; everyone who came into contact with him after he left Hogwarts Castle was shocked by the changes that had taken place in him."

"So you believe that the contents of the book, especially the descriptions of Snape, are true, right, Professor Barbling?"

"Yes, I believe that's all true!"

"Can you guarantee that your words weren't influenced by Dumbledore, or that you weren't threatened by him before you came here, saying you'd lose your job if you didn't say it this way?"

"I didn't go back to Hogwarts for the entire summer! I can guarantee that what I'm saying is exactly what I believe!"

"That's great! Alright, listeners, we'll continue to analyze and answer everything you want to know shortly!"

"Now, let's take a break and have a commercial break!"

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(End of this chapter)