[HP] Aunt of the Savior

Despite the sweltering summer heat, Snape still felt cold in his hands and feet, and he knew that feeling was not because he had just received a Cruciatus Curse, nor had he managed to deceive the Dark Lord's insecurity or sense of accomplishment.The Dark Lord had indeed chosen the Potter boy!What he was most worried about may still have become a reality!

Distraught, he Apparated back to Laurel Cottage, and with a wave of his wand, sent his Patronus to inform Dumbledore of the bad news, and poured himself a tall glass of Firewhiskey, gulping it down, trying to drive him away. Such a terrible feeling.

The strong wine burned his bitten lip, and then slid hot through his throat into his empty stomach, a burning sensation spread from his stomach to his whole body, which is for a person who has just experienced Cruciatus Curse tortured people was not a comfortable experience, but Snape persisted in pouring wine into his mouth, and when he finished the glass, he simply drank directly from the bottle.

"Severus!" Jody, who had rushed back, saw this picture as soon as he entered the door, and rushed over to snatch the wine glass from Snape's hand. "Stop, Severus!"

She scanned Snape's face and immediately saw the gash on his lip.The wound was all too familiar to them: there's almost no way you can avoid leaving such a tooth mark on your lips while enduring the Cruciatus Curse.

"Damn it!" Jody cursed in a low voice, and ran to the potion room to get the special relief potion that Snape always kept, and forcefully delivered it to his lips. "Drink it!"

"Joe, did you already know that too? The news?"

"Yes, I see. I was with your Patronus when he found Dumbledore."

The stimulation of alcohol made Snape a little groggy, but he still grabbed Jody's hand that poured the potion on him. "The Dark Lord has confirmed it, I worked hard, I tried to convince him, but he wouldn't listen to me... I really tried, I want to tell him that the prophecy refers to that it can't be Lily's child..."

Under the influence of spirits, Snape was particularly vulnerable.He muttered under his breath, making a sound like a sob.

"I know you've worked hard, I know." Jody stroked his hair and cheek with his free hand, and said softly in a coaxing tone, "Come on, drink the medicine first."

She was glad that her feelings were not wrong.The voice of the lion's message was too low and worryingly weak, and she hurried back to Snape in a hurry.Snape was clearly afflicted by the Cruciatus Curse.

"..." After drinking the potion, Snape's expression improved slightly, and he looked at Jody helplessly. "Joe... I'm sorry..."

"You know? Dumbledore seemed taken aback when he saw your Patronus today." Jody let Snape lean into his arms, squeezed his hand tightly, and tried to say something lighthearted. The topic diverted his attention.She deliberately lilted her voice: "He was surprised that a Slytherin Patronus could be a lion. He was a little less surprised when I showed him my Patronus, Professor Dumbledore thought." Maybe it's because we're so brave that we're lions."

Seemingly infected by Jody's pleasant description, Snape let out a low, forced laugh. "Joe..." He leaned a little closer in her direction, letting himself lie comfortably in her warm embrace, and repeated in a low voice. "Joe..."

"Dumbledore thought of a very useful spell, which can hide James and the others safely, and the Dark Lord will not find them." Jody hugged Snape tightly and whispered. "He's gone to see them. It's going to be all right, isn't it?"

"Yes, it will be fine."

As Jody said, after Snape conveyed the news to Dumbledore, Dumbledore went to Potter's house immediately.Every minute and every second is precious now, because no one knows when Voldemort will attack.

The news brought by Dumbledore is undoubtedly unacceptable to James, who has just been upgraded to become a father.He couldn't believe that his newborn son had the magical power to defeat Voldemort.Although he is unwilling to admit it, James now will not blindly deny Voldemort's power - that kind of power is indeed incomparable to them.

James was dumbfounded after listening to the prophecy relayed by Dumbledore. "How could it be Harry? Are you sure..."

"...This matter... is too ridiculous." Sirius couldn't help but say. "How could Voldemort believe that woman? The Trelawney?"

Since Lily was almost in danger in St. Mungo's last time, Sirius, who blamed himself, temporarily stayed at the Potter's house to help James protect Lily and his godson.It was also because of Sirius that they were able to survive the last encounter with Death Eaters in Godric's Hollow until Lupine and Peter arrived and escaped.

"James, Sirius, to be honest, I don't believe what is said in this prophecy, but Voldemort doesn't think so." Dumbledore explained calmly. "I think what we have to do now is we have to be more vigilant, Lily still needs to recuperate, and Harry is so small."

"Yes, I will do my best to protect them." James' expression immediately became serious.

Although he still thinks it is ridiculous that a baby can defeat Voldemort, if Voldemort takes this statement seriously, then he will definitely not let Harry go-as a father, James vowed never to let anyone hurt his child!

"No, James, it's not a good way to confront Voldemort head-on." Dumbledore shook his head, "I came to suggest that you use a spell, a spell that can protect your home. I don't know if you have heard of it Fidelity Curse."

"The Fidelity Curse?" James' reaction proved that he knew nothing about this spell.

"This is a spell that hides a secret in the secret-keeper's soul. As long as this spell is used, unless the secret-keeper reveals it on his own initiative, this secret will not be known to anyone." Sirius clasped his hands on his chest, grabbed Before Dumbledore explained: "It is indeed a very suitable spell-my father once used this spell on me, and then no outsider can find it there."

"Yes, as Sirius said." Dumbledore nodded. "If this spell is used, Voldemort will not be able to see you even if he is standing outside the window."

"Sounds good," James grinned at Dumbledore's description. "Thinking about it, it must be very interesting to make Voldemort turn a blind eye. Well, Professor Dumbledore, we will use this spell."

"I can be your secret keeper," Dumbledore suggested.

"No, Professor Dumbledore, I understand this spell, and I know better about the responsibilities and obligations of the Secret Keeper." Sirius was the first to object. "I can't make you pay for this."

"Siris..." Dumbledore was obviously a little surprised, he pushed his glasses, trying to insist on his opinion. "Compared to Harry's safety, it's not that important...

"Burden?" But James' expression immediately revealed a puzzled expression. "Sirius, will this spell burden the Secret Keeper?"

"Of course, such a powerful spell will definitely put a considerable burden on the body, especially the elderly. My father's physical condition has become much worse after using this spell." Sirius looked very serious.In fact, ever since hearing the news of Regulus' death, Sirius seldom laughed as wantonly and wildly as before. "Professor Dumbledore, although I know your magic is powerful, I don't think you are suitable to be the Secret Keeper. You should be at your best - you are the only wizard that Voldemort fears, and you are the pillar of the Order of the Phoenix. I think, Maybe I can..."

James frowned: "If this is the case, then I agree with Sirius. Professor Dumbledore, you shouldn't weaken your own strength at this time."

"I am very grateful for your concern for an old man." Dumbledore was a little surprised. He pushed his half-moon glasses, winked at the young people, and smiled self-deprecatingly. "However, please believe that this spell will not cause any serious consequences to me. As for Voldemort, objectively speaking, even though everyone thinks he is afraid of me, he has many magics that I don't understand. I think This spell will not cause any unequal impact on our strength."

"Maybe I have a good proposal." James thought for a while, then turned his head to look at Sirius: "Oh, my friend, you are Harry's godfather, would you like to be my secret keeper?"

"Of course," Sirius smiled. "I am willing to use my life to keep the secret for you."

"James..." Dumbledore obviously didn't expect James to make such a proposal. "The secret keeper is in great danger, I think it's up to me..."

"Because of this, I don't want you, Professor, to take risks for us. And I trust Sirius, he is my best friend." James looked at Dumbledore and said firmly. "Even if he dies, he won't betray me and Lily."

Dumbledore crossed his fingers, his blue eyes looking long at James and Sirius behind half-moon spectacles.But in the end, he didn't say anything, just nodded slightly. "Okay, James, Sirius, then I will instruct you how to use the Fidelity Curse. Sirius, be careful, if Voldemort and the Death Eaters know that you are James' secret keeper, they will target you first your."

"I will, Professor Dumbledore." Sirius looked at Dumbledore for a long time, and nodded slightly. "Whatever happens in the future, I'm mentally prepared."

After sending Dumbledore away, James frowned and looked at Sirius. "Padfoot, I need you to explain."

Sirius shrugged nonchalantly. "Explanation? What explanation?"

"Come on," James punched Sirius gently. "I can see that you don't want me to let Dumbledore be the secret keeper. Why? Don't tell me you are only worried about Professor Dumbledore's health. With Professor Dumbledore's strength, I believe that a Loyalty Curse will not let you Something serious happened to him when he was fighting Voldemort. The professor himself must be aware of this, so he offered to be my secret keeper."

"Prongs, I found out that after you and Lily got married, you really got smarter." Sirius laughed, and put his arm around James' neck, "You just found out?"

"Of course." James rolled his eyes at his friend, "But because you volunteered to be my secret keeper, I rejected Professor Dumbledore. But you have to tell me why you just now so?"

"Because I don't trust Dumbledore." Sirius stopped smiling, and a rare indifference appeared on his handsome face.

"What?" James almost suspected that something was wrong with his ears.

"Is that surprising?"

"Of course! That man is Dumbledore!" James didn't expect his good brother to say that, and looked at him in surprise. "I thought you and I thought the same... You also joined the Order of the Phoenix, didn't you?"

"Hey, brother, don't be so nervous." Sirius let go of James, and looked at him seriously.His gray eyes returned to their usual warmth: "Yes, of course I think the same as you. Perhaps, as early as when I was put into Gryffindor by the Sorting Hat, my fate had already done it for me." I have made a choice. I will part ways with my family for what I believe in, and stand with my friends against evil..." He smiled again, and there was joy from the heart in his smile. "Oh, Prongs, I've never regretted it, not in my life."

"Padfoot... But, you to Dumbledore..."

"That's two different things." Sirius waved his hand. "Yes, I really can't trust Dumbledore as much as you do. He is great and capable, and it is undeniable that he is very...benevolent in many cases, almost like a saint! But at the same time he is also a leader, And as a leader, you must be cruel enough at the right time." His face darkened. "Because as long as there is a battle, there will always be sacrifices—for example, Rael."

Speaking of his younger brother, Sirius looked very sad. "Remember what I told you, Dumbledore hinted to me that Rael was the one who notified him when we fell into a trap."

"Yes, we also discussed that he might be Dumbledore's spy among the Death Eaters." James said bitterly.Now that Regulus has been killed, the speculation seems more real, even though Lily still insists on believing in Jody.

"Dumbledore must be very aware of the risks Rael usually takes. I believe he doesn't want Rael to have an accident even more than we do, but Rael is still dead." Sirius couldn't help covering his face with his hands, I don't want to be too embarrassing in front of my friends. "I always think so simple. At first, I thought that as long as he was strong enough, he could survive. After that, I was happy for his awakening. But in the end..."

"..." James put his arms around Sirius' shoulders, comforting him wordlessly.He knew better than anyone how deep Sirius' affection for his brother was.

"Since then, I've understood that although Dumbledore is great, he can't protect everyone." Sirius took a deep breath and said, pulling himself together. "We can't pin all our hopes on him alone."

"You're right." James patted Sirius on the shoulder.He could understand how his friends had felt for not saying those words in front of Dumbledore just now, and they couldn't blame the venerable old wizard for such selfish reasons.

"We really can't just expect Dumbledore to help, we should think of ways, think about it - how can we make Voldemort fail, how can we better protect Harry in his hands? I think even if my Harry really The one who is destined to be able to destroy Voldemort is definitely not now!" James showed his father's unique loving expression on his face. "I will never allow anything to happen to him."

"Yes, we need to protect him. Speaking of which, I just thought of a way." Sirius said suddenly. "A good idea—we might need help. But before that, I have one last question I can't figure out."

"what?"

Sirius tapped the coffee table with his finger: "Why can Voldemort be sure that the prophecy refers to Harry?"

"In other words, who made Voldemort confirm that the person in the prophecy was Harry?" Almost at the same time, Jody in Laurel Cottage also talked about this topic with Snape.

Snape's expression tensed unnaturally. "Um?"

"I found that we have overlooked a very important thing." Jody held his chin, thinking seriously: "How could the Dark Lord be so sure that the prophecy refers to Harry so quickly?"

Snape swallowed.

"It's weird, isn't it?" Jody's expression was tense and serious, and he spoke quickly and urgently, even a little flustered. "I mean, Voldemort knew the prophecy, so he started to choose the target. But the prerequisite for him to choose Harry, he must first know that Lily gave birth to a boy, didn't he? He came to his conclusion almost as soon as Dumbledore knew the news It's about the same time, so that proves that he already knew that Lily's baby was a boy, something he couldn't have known from the documents he took from St. Mungo's!"

"You mean..." Snape's expression also changed.At first he was worried that Jody would have questions about how Voldemort knew the content of the prophecy, but now it seems that the answer may be worse——

"Yes, Severus. I suspect there are spies in the Order of the Phoenix!"