Harry Potter: Miss Malfoy

This was her second practice session with Snape.

But in addition to this, she also wanted to take the opportunity to clarify several key issues.

The two walked back to Snape's office and came to the guest table and chairs. Snape motioned for Draco to sit down.

Draco sat down in the familiar armchair and listened.

"The Warder on the Quidditch field is pretty good, it's almost taking shape."

"Last year I asked you to focus on your mind. Are you still doing it?"

Draco nodded slightly, and Snape narrowed his eyes and stared at him.

Suddenly, I felt that certain thoughts and memories seemed to arise in my heart uncontrollably: including searching for the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets with Harry in the library, and the apprenticeship at the dance during the summer vacation.

I quickly focused my mind and repeatedly pondered the questions I wanted to ask today.

Snape smiled slightly, seeming very satisfied.

"You have questions, right?"

This almost confirmed Draco's suspicions.

If Severus wanted, he could know his own thoughts.

I always feel that Professor Dumbledore also has this ability.

Even though he felt that Snape already knew what he wanted to ask, he still asked.

"Do you recognize the name Wormtail?"

as predicted.

The question did not bring any surprised reactions.

Snape stood up and walked over to the smoking cauldron.

"Can you guess what this is, Draco?"

There was disgust in his tone, and Draco knew very well that this emotion was not directed at him.

Without waiting for his answer, he continued.

"I can give you two hints."

"What is the medicine in this pot for?"

"And why was Professor Lupin absent from class last week?"

Draco groaned.

I started to have doubts since Snape assigned me the werewolf assignment.

But if she said it out loud, she would inevitably challenge herself.

"Wolfsbane Potion... Professor Lupin is a werewolf?"

"Did you know that a Boggart will turn into a full moon in front of him?"

Snape smiled, as if his daughter had just completed a difficult exam, and continued.

"The name Wormtail, if it means anything."

"Only with Prongs, Padfoot, and Moony."

"These names are—"

"It's just code for arrogant and stupid."

"But guess who we know is in there?"

"Could it be... Professor Lupin is Moon Face?"

Draco pondered uncertainly as he questioned Severus.

I still find it hard to believe. Could it be that Lupin is related to the death of Wormtail, Sirius, and even Harry's parents?

Why else would Severus go to so much trouble before talking about Wormtail?

But in this case, Lupin and Wormtail must also be related.

I remembered that Severus once said that Professor Dumbledore might have trusted the wrong people, causing a loophole in the castle's defenses.

He muttered in disbelief.

"Could it be... that Sirius is really Wormtail?"

"No. He's not."

Snape quickly interrupted Draco.

"James Potts is Prongs, Sirius Black is Padfoot, and Lupin is Moony."

"Wormtail's name is Peter Pettigrew."

"Three rogues and a lackey."

Snape seemed lost in his own thoughts, his tone betraying his hatred for all four.

Draco opened his eyes wide in surprise. He had so many things to say but didn't know where to start, so he could only look at Snape quietly.

He hesitated for a long time before he managed to utter a word.

"So...Sirius Black is innocent...?

"Did Pettigrew betray the Potter family?"

Snape narrowed his eyes, looked at himself quietly, and spoke with unprecedented seriousness.

"Draco, you shouldn't mention this to anyone except the person you told it to."

"Never, ever tell anyone else anything about the Dark Lord's plan."

Scolded, Draco lowered his head.

She couldn't explain why in her heart, she had already considered Severus her father, which was why she felt so relieved to let him go.

But there is no need to justify it.

Knowing that this was Severus's reminder to himself.

If one day, the Dark Lord is unfortunately reborn, such negligence may bring disaster to loved ones.

He nodded seriously, indicating that he would be more cautious.

Severus relaxed. It seemed that even in the years when the Dark Lord was out of power, talking about the Dark Lord's crimes could put Draco's life in danger.

After another moment, Snape responded to his question bitterly.

"Blake didn't betray Pott's parents. But who knows if he has committed any other crimes."

He sat back in his armchair and pressed his temples.

"Everyone says that Petillo was killed by Black."

"It's probably fake, but it's also kind of true."

"Black may have killed Wormtail in a brutal way out of revenge."

"That's very much like him. He always uses extreme means to deal with opponents weaker than himself."

"Even if he hadn't betrayed the Potters, this would have been enough to send him to Azkaban."

He paused, then spoke with a hatred deeper than Draco had ever seen.

"They all should go in. All four of them."

"Only a Dementor's Kiss can justify their mistakes."

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Looking at Severus' eyes filled with hatred, Draco intuitively guessed that behind this dark malice was a heart-wrenching sorrow.

She didn't want to ask more, nor did she dare to ask more.

……

Lucius and Narcissa did not tell Draco about the entanglement between Snape and Sirius and others during his school years.

But even if he said it, Draco couldn't guess why Snape had such a strong hatred for these four people.

Because even Lucius and Narcissa didn't understand the real reason.

There was silence for a long time before Snape spoke quietly.

Tell Draco how the Dark Lord planned to attack the Potters, and how the Potters chose to respond with the Fidelity Charm.

There is also the story of how Pott and Black relied on their intelligence to mislead the Dark Lord, but ended up with the news leaking out.

"Harribert has inherited everything from his father. He is arrogant and thinks he can outwit the Dark Lord."

"Only a fool without any talent would make such a joke of himself and the life he loves."

When Severus rashly mentioned "beloved", his tone of gritting teeth made Draco feel a little more suspicious despite his reluctance.

But I just kept my emotions to myself and listened to him continue talking.

"But you're not like that, Draco."

"Remember, the most powerful wizards always keep their secrets locked away within themselves and proceed with caution."

Before he knew it, Snape's hatred had dissipated.

Just reminding myself softly.

After the conversation, both of them understood that it was no longer possible to practice Dharma protection today.

Draco nodded silently and walked out of the cellar with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

She confirmed many suspicions, but only created more confusion.

It seems that Sirius wanted to find Harry not for revenge on the Dark Lord.

Then why is he so persistent?

Could it be that Peter Pettigrew was not really dead and was planning to murder Harry?

Sirius got the news from nowhere and tried to come to protect his godson?

But this means that Pettigrew is still alive, and maybe he is hiding somewhere and plotting something?

This idea is too bizarre.

Or maybe Sirius simply discovered Peddlecock's whereabouts, and he was hiding somewhere in Hogwarts?

In any case, at least for the time being, we can be sure that Sirius should not pose any threat to Harry...