Hogwarts: The Savior's Strong Cousin

Harry nodded, feeling a surge of anxiety. "We need to start looking for him immediately, he may be in danger."

Professor McGonagall nodded and said, "I have arranged for some professors and students to search inside and outside the castle. But we need your and your friends' help, especially your knowledge of the forces of the dark arts."

Harry took a deep breath and quickly went to the common room to inform Hermione and Ron, who were equally shocked and worried when they heard the news.

"Harry, we have to split up," Hermione said, determination flashing in her eyes. "Ron, you go to the library and look for any possible clues. Harry and I will go to Snape's office to see if there are any clues."

Ron nodded and quickly left the common room, while Harry and Hermione headed to Snape's office, hoping to find some useful information.

Entering Snape's office, Harry felt a chill. It was still filled with Snape's unique gloomy atmosphere, but it seemed unusually empty and silent. Hermione began to carefully check the bookshelves and documents on the desk, trying to find any possible clues.

"Harry, come here and look at this," Hermione said suddenly, pointing to a half-covered piece of paper.

Harry walked over and saw a few lines of hurried handwriting on the letter paper: "The forces of dark magic are approaching, and I must go to the depths of the Forbidden Forest to investigate. If I fail to return, please give this letter to Professor McGonagall."

"He's gone to the Forbidden Forest," Harry whispered, feeling a surge of nervousness. "We must go there and find him at once."

Hermione nodded, "We need to notify Professor McGonagall and take action immediately."

They quickly handed the letter to Professor McGonagall and headed to the Forbidden Forest with a small group of students and professors. There was a gloomy atmosphere in the Forbidden Forest, and the air was full of tension and uneasiness. Harry clenched his wand and felt his heartbeat speed up.

Deep in the forbidden forest, they found some signs of fighting. There were burnt branches and torn ground on the ground, and it was obvious that a fierce battle had taken place. Harry felt a fear that Snape might have met with an accident.

"Harry, there's blood here," Hermione said, pointing to a few drops of blood on the ground, with a hint of trembling in her voice.

Harry felt his heart tighten, he knew they had to speed up, not to let Snape continue to be in danger. They continued to move forward along the blood trail, and finally stopped in front of a hidden cave.

There was a strong magical fluctuation at the entrance of the cave, and it was obviously set up with a strong protective spell. Harry and Hermione cast a spell to break the spell together and finally succeeded in entering the cave.

Inside the cave, Snape fell to the ground, looking extremely weak. His face was pale and he had multiple wounds on his body, obviously having gone through a fierce battle.

"Professor Snape!" Harry shouted and ran over to check on him.

Snape opened his eyes with difficulty, and when he saw Harry and Hermione, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. "Potter...you are here..." His voice was weak, but he still maintained his usual calmness.

"We'll take you back, Professor," Hermione said, quickly casting some simple healing spells to temporarily stop Snape's wounds.

"The dark forces... they are more powerful than we imagined..." Snape said with difficulty, his eyes full of warning. "You must... be careful..."

Harry nodded, feeling a heavy sense of responsibility weighing on his shoulders. He knew that, although they had found Snape, the real battle had only just begun.

"Professor, we will protect Hogwarts," Harry said firmly, his eyes shining with determination. "No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will fight to the end."

Snape nodded slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. He knew that although there were many differences between him and Harry, at this moment, they had a common goal - to protect Hogwarts.

After returning to Hogwarts, Harry and Hermione quickly took Snape to the hospital wing. Madam Pomfrey immediately began to treat him, while Harry and Hermione watched over him, their hearts filled with worry and expectation.

At night, Harry sat alone in the tower, looking at the stars in the distance. He knew that although they had successfully rescued Snape, the real battle was still to come. The dark magic forces were still operating in secret, and they had to remain vigilant at all times.

Harry Potter felt anxious. Although they had rescued Snape, the shadow of the dark magic still loomed over Hogwarts. On the tower at night, the cold wind blew on his face, as if reminding him that the road ahead was still full of dangers. Harry knew that he had to find more clear guidance, and at this moment, the only thing he could rely on was Dumbledore's wisdom.

He took a deep breath, quickly left the tower and ran to the headmaster's office. Although Dumbledore had passed away, his portrait was still kept in the office, ready to provide guidance to students who needed help. Harry was full of hope, and he believed that Dumbledore would be able to give him some inspiration.

When Harry opened the door of the office, Dumbledore's portrait was looking at him quietly, as if he had expected his arrival. Harry felt a warm feeling, as if he had seen the great mentor again.

"Harry, my boy, you look troubled," Dumbledore's voice was low and gentle, with a hint of concern.

"Professor, I need your help," Harry said, with a hint of urgency in his tone. "Although we have found Professor Snape, the dark forces are still operating in secret. I don't know how to deal with it."

Dumbledore's portrait nodded slightly, with wisdom glittering in his eyes. "Harry, the power of the Dark Arts comes from fear and despair. You need to find their source and destroy their foundation completely."

"But where do I start?" Harry asked confusedly, with uneasiness flickering in his eyes.

Dumbledore's portrait smiled slightly. "You need to go back to the starting point of the problem and look for the secrets hidden in Hogwarts. Remember, the source of power lies not only in magic itself, but also in your unity and trust."

Harry nodded, and things gradually became clear in his mind. He knew that Dumbledore's words were full of wisdom, but he also needed to interpret and act on them himself.

"Thank you, Professor, I'll find a way," Harry said firmly.

Dumbledore's portrait showed a satisfied smile, "Harry, I believe you can do it. No matter what difficulties you encounter, remember that you are not alone. You have friends, family, and the support of the entire Hogwarts."