Hogwarts in the shadows

"You're awake." Snape said calmly.

Hephes tried to make a sound, but could only utter some babbling syllables.

Professor Snape saw this and said softly, "It seems that you are not able to communicate normally for the time being. Then, I will talk and you listen, and you respond to me by nodding and shaking your head."

"Did you devour Fox's shadow and then be reborn?" Snape asked.

Hephis nodded.

"After the phoenix is ​​reborn, it usually takes twenty-eight days to recover to its prime. But humans are different from phoenixes after all, so we need to observe for a few more days."

Hephis nodded.

"I took you out of Hogwarts. It was not safe for you there. I..." Snape hesitated, as if he found it difficult to speak.

At this moment, Hephis grabbed Snape's big hand and wanted to write the words "Blaine's Old House" on the palm of his hand.

However, Snape's next words made him stop.

"I'll take you to Flora Delacour's place. Her home is in France, which is a good hiding place. She also has house elves who can take good care of you."

Hephis nodded directly.

Although it was embarrassing for Fulla to know his current state.

But if this can help the two of them get one step closer, then this sacrifice is worth it.

"Don't worry about Hogwarts. The strengthening potion has reached a critical period. I will announce it to the public. In order to avoid interruptions and accidents, I will arrange for you to help me brew the potion outside the school."

"As for Hermione, I guess we can't keep it secret." Snape continued, looking at Hephesus.

Hephis thought about it, shook his head, and then nodded.

"Okay, then I'll calm her down tomorrow, and when you're older, you can explain it to me." Snape said with full understanding of his actions.

Hephis nodded.

At this time, the carriage gradually slowed down and finally stopped in front of an elegant villa.

Momo gently opened the car door and found that Hephis had woken up.

He bowed respectfully and whispered, "Professor Snape, young master, we have arrived."

Snape nodded and got off the carriage holding Hephesus.

Fulla received the news the moment the carriage returned. She hurried to the door, opened it and greeted Snape.

When she knew Snape was coming, she was originally prepared to make some jokes.

But when she saw the swaddled baby's eyes, which were as bright as emeralds, she was immediately attracted.

"Is there anyone who holds a child like you?" Fulla reached out and held Hephes in her arms, with a very standard technique.

Hefeth felt much more comfortable now, but it was a bit crowded.

Snape was stunned, but looked at how comfortable Hephis was in her arms.

He realized that there might be something wrong with the way he held the baby. "Didn't you say you don't know how to take care of a baby?"

"It's true that I don't know how to take care of a baby, but that doesn't mean I've never held a baby before." Fulla rolled her beautiful eyes and said unhappily.

"Okay, stop standing outside and come in!"

Snape had to bow his head because he had to ask for a favor. Although the cloak behind him was still rustling, its momentum was weaker.

Fulla carried Hephis up to the second floor and came to the door on the left side of the stairs.

The room was decorated warmly and elegantly, with a baby crib in the middle and the sheets and bedding were brand new.

The entire ceiling is hung with small stars that twinkle faintly, just like the stars in the night sky.

"When did the little guy last have milk?" asked Fulla.

"Milk? Uh..." Snape was a little confused. He had forgotten about feeding Hephesus.

"This child has been with you for how long? You wouldn't have failed to feed him milk!"

Flame's beautiful eyes widened and she looked at Snape in disbelief.

Snape coughed lightly, "I just... well, why don't you prepare some for him."

Fula sighed softly, then turned to Momo who was standing beside her: "Momo."

“Yes, master.” Momo responded immediately, and then disappeared from the spot with a phantom.

"Don't you know that babies need to be fed every three to five hours?" There was a hint of blame in Fulla's tone.

"Really, this little guy is unlucky to follow you."

Snape was also a little embarrassed, mainly because Hephis was not a normal baby.

Besides, he really didn't know the baby's feeding time.

After a while, Momo came back with a bottle containing standard 37c milk.

Hephis was lying quietly, but at the mention of milk, he felt a pang of hunger in his abdomen.

So he couldn't wait to suck on the bottle. Although he hadn't drunk milk like this for a long time, his instinct was still there.

Soon, more than 200 milliliters of milk were drunk by him in an instant.

He pointed to the empty bottle, and Snape understood immediately.

Snape coughed lightly and looked at Fulla, "Ffula, give him some more. He probably isn't full yet."

Fulla also saw Hephis's movements and realized that this might not be an ordinary baby.

So she told Momo, "Momo, prepare more milk."

Momo immediately disappeared again, only to return a few moments later with more milk.

Hephis drank two kilograms of milk in one breath and then burped with satisfaction.

Then sleepiness came over him and he closed his eyes.

Fulla gently placed Hephis in the crib and carefully covered him with a blanket.

She gently pushed the side of the bed with her right hand, causing the crib to rock slightly, and Hephis soon fell asleep.

After Hephis fell asleep completely, Fula asked Momo to guard him.

She motioned for Snape to follow her downstairs to the living room.

Snape looked at Hephis hesitantly, and finally followed Fulla out of the room.

After the two sat down in the living room, Fulla spoke directly, with a hint of teasing in her tone.

"Based on the amount of food that little guy ate just now, I would believe you if you said he was the cub of a giant monster."

She held out her hand, stopping Snape from explaining.

"You came to me specifically for this child, which shows that he and you, or his parents, have a close relationship with you."

"So I won't ask about this child's origins if you don't want to. But don't lie to me."

Snape was silent for a moment, "This child is very important to me."

Fula raised her eyebrows slightly, still with a hint of teasing in her tone: "Oh? It's really not your child?"

Snape shook his head. "No."

"It's okay if it's yours. At least it shows that your sexual orientation is normal." Fulla said with a mischievous look on her face.

Snape frowned slightly, "Dracule..."

"Okay, okay, don't be so loud. Don't disturb the children." Fulla waved her hand. "Where are you going to sleep tonight?"

Snape didn't hesitate, "I'll go to the nursery to keep him company."

Fula glared at him, "Then why don't you go take a shower quickly."

Snape was stunned. What the hell is taking a bath?