The Lonely Dragon of Hogwarts

John felt that Snape had broken through.

He read a vast array of emotions on Snape's face.

Shock, disbelief, anger, pain, discomfort...

This made John feel that he might have a talent for learning [Legilimency].

This ability to obtain emotions and memories from other people's minds is not entirely achieved through magic. It also requires the caster to have a strong ability to observe words and colors.

Of course, John felt that the reason why he could see so many emotions was more likely due to his overthinking.

Because Snape didn't actually change much in his movements and expressions after hearing this.

He just opened his mouth slightly, then withdrew his gaze from John, and turned to look at the burning torch on the wall.

The shadow of the flame was reflected in his eyes, beating extremely actively in his pupils.

John didn't say anything to interrupt Snape in this state.

He knew Snape.

So knowing that someone like Snape needed no comfort at all.

He is able to regulate his emotions on his own, but other people's comfort has no effect on him, and sometimes even makes him irritable and other emotions.

So it wasn't until Snape recovered from his previous state and turned his attention to him again that John continued:

"I have persuaded them. I told them that Professor Snape is unlikely to do such a thing. He is actually a very good professor. At least he will not do such a thing, because he has no knowledge of the Philosopher's Stone. No interest whatsoever.

It was not Professor Snape who cursed Harry's broom during the Quidditch match.

Unfortunately, they are more stubborn than I thought, especially Harry.

The reason he showed me the secret of the trap door was to convince me in turn. "

Snape's mouth twitched and he said disdainfully:

"You are self-righteous and your eyes are higher than your head! Ha! This is a common problem in the Pote family!"

John did not answer and joined Snape in badmouthing Harry, but continued:

"Then I thought about what you told me to be careful about Quirrell, and I thought about a lot of things. I thought Quirrell was the thief who tried to steal the Philosopher's Stone.

After all, Quirrell's behavior on Halloween night was just too fishy.

The possibility of a thief shouting to catch a thief is not impossible. I believe you and Professor Dumbledore should also be aware of this, right?

But I lack evidence and can't convince Harry and the others, so I..."

"So you took it upon yourself to get close to Quirrell, trying to find some more evidence from Quirrell without overestimating your capabilities."

Snape interrupted John.

His expression was cold, but there was a hint of coldness in his voice.

John lowered his head and said no more.

That's enough.

Based on his understanding of Snape, the other party should not make things difficult for him anymore.

In addition, another reason why he said those words was to convey these words to Dumbledore through Snape.

In this way, John can find a reasonable excuse for his frequent involvement in this matter, thereby reducing Dumbledore's vigilance towards him.

Snape's reaction was pretty much what John expected.

He did not continue to spit venom at John, but stared at John for a while before throwing away his sleeves and leaving.

John looked up at his back, raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said:

"Professor Snape, do I still need to go to your office to enforce the punishment of confinement?"

Snape didn't reply, but his pace increased a little.

Seeing this, John smiled even more happily. He adjusted his robes a little before turning around and continuing to walk towards the Slytherin common room.

There, there was a celebration waiting for him specially prepared for him by the Slytherin prefects.

It is said that the female prefect who is extremely good at making desserts even made pumpkin waffles specially for him.

This made him look forward to it.

……

At the same time, Snape quickened his pace and returned to his office.

It wasn't until the stone door closed that an unexplainable look appeared on his face.

He leaned against the wall and rubbed his temples.

After more than half an hour, he stood up and sat at the workbench again.

Perhaps because of the high intensity of work and lack of time to tidy up, his workbench is no longer as neat and clean as it used to be. It is filled with various materials used to make demulcents and other potions.

Snape's eyes swept over the pile of materials. Now that John had recovered, those potions were no longer needed.

With this in mind, he took out another set of materials for the [Fireproof Potion] and started processing and refining it.

His movements were clean and sharp, and every stroke of the knife and every stirring were just right and unbiased.

In the process, the somewhat complicated expression on his face gradually subsided, returning to his usual indifference that seemed to be without a trace of emotion.

He works extremely seriously.

This is not only because making [Fireproof Potion] is a task assigned by Dumbledore.

It's even more because he doesn't allow the potions he creates to have any flaws.

As for the misunderstanding that came from Harry Potter.

Snape didn't care.

It doesn't matter!

He just wanted to protect those eyes.

To him, Harry Potter was just the bearer of those eyes.

He just needed Harry to live, to keep those eyes alive and shining, to be able to observe the world.

On the contrary, it was John's behavior that made him feel something.

It can only be said that John did not live up to the hard work he put into the other party.

The only drawback is probably that it's too childish.

It was extremely stupid to choose to use that method to obtain evidence.

However, considering that John is only in the first grade, it is quite good to be able to achieve this level.

Having said that.

But when the night passes.

When the alarm clock rang on time at noon the next day, Snape still had a smirk on his face.

He was going to referee Harry Potter's game for a while.

This is also a way to protect Harry.

After all, something unexpected happened in his last game.

Therefore, in order to ensure Harry's safety, it is necessary to add some reasonable security measures.

Even Dumbledore will come to watch this game to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

To be honest, Snape really had no intention of blowing the whistle before.

At least, he wasn't going to go too far.

But it's different now.

After getting Harry and others' opinions of him from John, he prepared to give Harry a defeat that he would never forget!

With this in mind, Snape checked the status of the potion in the crucible again before heading to the Quidditch pitch.

On the way, he also made a special detour to the Defense Against the Dark Arts office.

Facing Quirrell's frightened and angry gaze after seeing him, Snape said coldly:

"Qi Luo, at six o'clock in the afternoon, go to the Forbidden Forest and wait for me!"