The Lonely Dragon of Hogwarts

Hearing what John said, Cedric couldn't react for a moment, and his expression was a little dull.

But John didn't say anything more, turned around and left.

It wasn't until John walked some distance away that Cedric came back to his senses.

He shouted to John:

"Thank you, John!"

John didn't respond and went straight to the Slytherin table to start enjoying dinner.

But the other students present exploded because of Cedric's words.

Because John lowered his voice, even though the eyes of almost all the students in the auditorium were focused on them, only the two of them knew the content of his exchange with Cedric.

In the eyes of onlookers, John just walked up to Cedric with a cold expression, and then said a few words to Cedric.

Then, Cedric was in a daze for a while, as if he had been frightened, and finally began to thank John.

In this case, the first thing everyone can think of is that John must have said something harsh to Cedric, and Cedric was so frightened. In turn, he wanted to thank John for letting him go this time.

"Oh--"

Cheers once again rang out from the Slytherin team.

"The people of Hufflepuff are cowardly!" Draco shouted loudly, "I have already said that Slytherin is the best and strongest house in Hogwarts! Hufflepuff is not us at all. opponent!

In the previous conflict, it was entirely because the stupid lions of Gryffindor were holding us back that we couldn't completely win. This time, as soon as John took action, didn't Hufflepuff lose immediately?

So what if our points are not deducted?

So what if we can't win the Academy Cup this year?

As long as John is here, we are truly the strongest!

Some colleges that rely on mistakes to get honors can't compare with us! "

As soon as this statement came out, Slytherin and others also echoed.

Everyone gathered around John, shouting loudly.

For a moment, the shouts of the Slytherins almost filled the entire auditorium.

When John heard this, the action of cutting the steak in his hand was stagnant.

He looked around, and sure enough, he saw that people from the other three major colleges in the auditorium were staring at them Slytherins with unkind eyes.

Being able to offend three colleges at the same time with one sentence is not something that ordinary people can do.

"what--"

John chuckled lightly, patted Draco's shoulder hard and said, "You are really a talent!"

"Huh? Hahaha! John, you don't have to praise me like that. Although I know that I do have some talents, I would be embarrassed if you just said that!"

Draco said without any embarrassment.

John shook his head helplessly.

After dinner, John led a group of Slytherins out of the auditorium.

Unlike the Slytherins around him who were still cheering excitedly, John was not in a good mood.

Because of the previous incident in the auditorium, he didn't even have time to go for a walk with Michelle.

As soon as they entered the foyer, they saw Snape standing at the door.

Staring into the other person's cold and deep eyes.

The originally noisy crowd suddenly fell silent.

Everyone kept their heads down, for fear of being caught and scolded by Snape.

Especially Draco, who was so panicked that he hid behind John.

You know, Snape is not the kind of professor who is easy to deal with.

The edge-of-the-edge provocation he used today might be able to get away with it when facing Professor McGonagall, but not in front of Snape.

Even if Professor Snape cannot punish you in this matter, he will find various excuses to implement the punishment later.

"What happened?"

Snape said coldly.

Hearing this, all the Slytherins lowered their heads.

Only John stood at the front of the crowd with his head held high and said calmly:

"already solved."

"Is that right?"

Snape said calmly, and then did not pursue anything further.

John was his best student, bar none.

This excellence lies not only in John's excellent grades and talent for magic and potions.

What's more important is John's strong problem-solving ability.

He said the matter was settled.

That must be solved.

Still the kind that has no future consequences.

There is no doubt about that.

A faint smile appeared on Snape's face, and he tilted his head slightly towards the door.

John understood and walked towards the door.

Snape did not walk in front of him, but walked parallel to him, with a hand on John's shoulder.

Draco and the other Slytherins carefully raised their heads and saw two figures like this.

Everyone's eyes lit up all of a sudden.

They all know that with John taking action, this matter must be solved!

"oops--"

Draco also put a hand on the shoulder of a first-year freshman next to him and sighed, "You freshmen are really lucky to have seniors like John! So... you must respect us seniors more in the future. ,do you understand?!"

The new student ignored Draco at all.

His eyes were always focused on John's back, with admiration written all over his face!

at the same time.

John and Snape had already walked out of Hogwarts Castle.

The temperature is already very low.

The two of them just stood on the steps facing the cold wind, neither of them speaking.

After a long silence, Snape suddenly took out an old wooden box from his arms.

Open it, and you will see a silver shield-shaped brooch lying quietly on the soft lining made of silk inside.

It is decorated with a large number of acanthus leaves on both sides, and in the middle is a wand with a ribbon floating around it, forming a capital H.

These are the initials of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"I'm going to give you an early Christmas present."

As Snape spoke, his eyes remained fixed on the brooch as if he was glued to it.

This was Lily's gift to him on her first Christmas after entering school.

It is not expensive, and even because of the small amount of silver used and the low purity, it is a little thin and easy to deform.

But Snape took it very seriously.

This is not only because it was given by Lily.

It's because Lily saved most of the semester's money for it.

He even fantasized about wearing this brooch and attending the dance with Lily, having fun together, and getting married together.

Unfortunately, hope later turned into despair.

Under John's silent gaze, Snape finally moved.

He carefully took out the brooch and put it on John's left chest.

Snape displayed the meticulousness and concentration of a Potions Master.

He adjusted the position of the brooch little by little until it was completely straightened and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

John didn't know the story of the brooch.

But from Snape's solemn expression and movements, he knew that this brooch must be very precious.

"Thank you, Professor Snape."

John said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Snape's eyes finally moved from the brooch to John's face.

"You're going to wear it to the dance, right?"

said Snape.

"Of course!"

Hearing this, Snape nodded and silently raised his head to look at the sky.

Under the light from the castle, he could clearly see large tracts of snowflakes falling from the sky.

"Christmas is coming." Snape sighed, "John, are you ready?"

John took a deep breath and said:

"I've been looking forward to that day."

After saying this, John turned to look at Snape.

Just then Snape turned towards him.

In the wind and snow, the two looked at each other and smiled.