[HP] Aunt of the Savior

After formal contact, everyone found that Dumbledore's alchemy course was indeed difficult, but at the same time very interesting.And in addition to their first glimpse of alchemy, they can also taste a delicious and interesting new sweet in the classroom every week.From warm biscuits and cakes with black tea and coffee in winter, to various ice creams and refreshing drinks after the beginning of spring.

"I really regret that I didn't take the Ancient Runes class." Since listening to Lupine talk about Dumbledore's class, James would occasionally feel dejected in the dormitory. "Professor Dumbledore told me that the reason why my application was not approved was because I hadn't taken ancient runes before." And the Potions class was not good enough, eh.

As the presidents of the student union, James and Lily need to assist the principal and teachers to deal with some matters of the school and the students of each college. At the same time, they can also protest some of the school's regulations-such as the annoying Filch who is completely redundant in James' opinion. Provisions.They spent a lot of time with the professors, which was why he had the opportunity to privately beg Dumbledore to allow him to enter the alchemy class, but Dumbledore declined his request.

"Come on, Prongs, do you want to go and learn alchemy with Professor Dumbledore or do you want to have a class chat with Lily and have a snack? Maybe next time you should just ask Professor Dumbledore for a little dessert to satisfy your appetite- —Remember to pick something that must be eaten with a fork." Sirius unceremoniously exposed the true thoughts of his good brother. "I don't think we need to study those contents any more. In comparison, the protection of magical creatures is more to my appetite. Dumbledore's alchemy course pays too much attention to the basics."

James lay lazily on the bed, and yawned big, "I admit that I'm really not interested in those alchemical conservation laws at all, and I think that as long as Remus among us masters them, it's enough."

Of course, he would definitely not say this in front of Lily. Although he admits that he still likes Lily's angry and helpless eyes as before and enjoys all the accusations against Lily, but now he hopes to be in front of Lily. The self in front of him is a strong and reliable man.

"Those knowledge are very useful for further study of alchemy." Lupine smiled and sorted out the notes at hand. "And James, Sirius, not everyone is as smart as you, um, and of course your ideas are very creative every time."

Lupine's compliment was tinged with irony, but the admiration in it was genuine.The longer he stayed at school, the more he became aware of the common perception of werewolves, and the more he realized how precious it was to have such friends as a werewolf himself.

Although he was well aware of his friends' dangerous plans, he never had the courage to refuse or stop them.What position does he have to say that?They accepted him without hesitation, and even turned into an Animagus to accompany him, so it should be right for him to accompany his friends to violate school rules, right?

"Okay, then, but I still think that at least the law of conservation of alchemy is not very helpful to our Marauder's Map - you must know that Remus hadn't learned alchemy when we made it." Sirius spread the parchment in his hand Open, lazily continue to test the map with the wand.

The Marauder's Map is their biggest achievement in school besides learning Animagus. It is a map that can show all the secret passages and stairs in Hogwarts and where everyone is.They decided to add new features to the map before graduation, trying to make it permanent, like the sorting hat, a part of their thoughts.For this function, Sirius has been studying with the little Ravenclaw headmaster for several weeks since the beginning of the school. On the one hand, it is because Professor Flitwick's emotions are too agitated.

"This will be the greatest prank product Hogwarts has ever produced! After we graduate, it will become a legendary holy weapon for pranks at Hogwarts Night Tour!" James snatched the parchment and announced proudly , but looking at this map, his expression was a bit unsightly.Friends all know that the original purpose of James's proposal to make this map was just to prepare a gift, but now this gift may never be given out.

Lupine was sensitively silent.And Sirius glanced at James.He had been dissatisfied with James' insistence on opposing his proposed plan to teach Jody and Snape a lesson, but after Alphard's death, when he saw Regulus again, he was already very able to understand James' thoughts.

"I don't think anyone in the history of Hogwarts has ever been able to make such a great magic item." Only Peter, who was unaware of this stiff atmosphere, still looked enviously at the parchment in Sirius' hand, very It is an honor to be able to participate in the signing of this map.Although he didn't notice the disappointment hidden behind James' proud expression, his opening still interrupted this unsuitable mood for James very well. "Oh, future Hogwarts students who use this map will also know Wormtail's name...it's unbelievable."

"Don't get so excited, Wormtail." Sirius said disdainfully. "You'll have to have Filch confiscate it as contraband before you graduate. He likes to rummage through your pockets."

"We've spent so much effort, isn't it a pity that Filch confiscated it?" Peter looked at the map in Sirius' hands greedily, regretting that he hadn't had the exclusive right to use it yet.

"It would be more interesting that way. Idiots and cowards are not entitled to inherit our hard work." Sirius threw the book in his hand under the bed annoyedly, and then floated it out with a spell. "But we have to make the magic last for so many years..."

"I admit that I hadn't learned alchemy when we made the Marauder's Map." And Lupine didn't say it slowly until then. "But after I learned about alchemy, I think I have a new idea for the new function we intend to develop - of course, combined with alchemy. I actually asked Professor Dumbledore about this, He said it was the longest way to keep the magic on magic items going."

Seeing Sirius' tangled expression as if swallowing a fly when he heard this, James laughed out loud.He folded the part of the parchment with the picture of the lake on the back, temporarily forgot the two names that had been moving together, and started discussing their plans to improve the Marauder's Map with his friends.He didn't leave his room moldy on such a sunny day out of meaningless sentimentality.

Contrary to the Gryffindors, Jody and Snape, who were often bored in the cellar, were walking along the lake in the direction of the Forbidden Forest.After entering the seventh grade, they spend a lot more time walking in their spare time.Even Snape had to admit that the outdoors was a better way to rest their weary nerves than the oppressive cellar, and they were less likely to meet the always excited Barty Crouch.

"I think we have prepared well for the exam." Snape said, he felt that he had found a very boring topic. "I hope I can get at least five O's."

"I don't think it will be too difficult for you." Jody planned to go around the lake and continue towards the Forbidden Forest.But Snape grabbed her hand, and they walked slowly along the lake hand in hand.

"I...you don't have to do that," Snape said, taking a deep breath.He noticed that their walks always bypassed the place where he had been humiliated. "that matter……"

But Snape couldn't finish his sentence, because just as they circled around the lake, there was a huge wave on the surface of the Black Lake, making a terrifying crackling sound.As students who had already read the seventh grade at Hogwarts, neither Jody nor Snape had been indifferent to this.But they were still doused with water

"It's that giant squid again." Jody shrugged at Snape as he quickly cast a quick-drying spell on himself, "Look, we'd better stay away from the lake."

"Okay. By the way, Joe, what are your plans after graduation?" Snape swallowed nervously, feeling his palms sweating.

"Plans after graduation?" Jody cocked his lips, "Severus, how could you ask such a stupid question, I thought there was no doubt about it, Lucius' letter made it very clear. And... "Her voice deepened. "I have already told you my plan."

Snape's eyes couldn't help flashing a trace of anxiety and worry, but when he saw Jody's unsmiling eyes, he swallowed back the words he was about to say, "Yes, we will do it by then. Make the same choice, no doubt. But..."

Snape already knew he couldn't change her mind.But if possible, he really hoped to postpone those annoying things for a longer time, even if it was only for a minute.It seems that he can come up with a good solution as long as he delays for one more minute.

"I will accompany you."

But in the end, that was all he could say, and he grabbed Jody's hand tightly.Thinking of his current humble situation, he became shamefully timid and failed to make a more definite promise.

"Thanks, Severus."

Snape continued stiffly unnaturally, "After that... I thought maybe you wouldn't be living in Godric's Hollow?"

He regretted asking the question, because Jody's expression became visibly pained.She managed to squeeze out a smile that wasn't a smile at all: "Yeah, after my father and mother..., it's impossible for me to stay there."

Snape immediately tentatively suggested, "Well, maybe you can come and live with me, I mean I'm the only one in Spinner's End... oh, I'm not... just..."

"I understand." Snape's cramped and flustered words finally made Jody smile faintly, and she looked at him brightly until his cheeks started to heat up.

"I can't believe we're leaving Hogwarts. It always feels like we've only just entered school." Jody said to break the embarrassment.With her hands in the pockets of her wizard robe, she paced along the edge of the Forbidden Forest, touching the trunks of every tree with her hands, and said softly while looking at the Whomping Willow not far away. "Even the Whomping Willow makes me feel very kind and reluctant to leave..."

"I don't think there's anything kind about that tree that can hit people." Snape said disdainfully, staring at the Whomping Willow. "Not only is it dangerous, but the branches and leaves have no medicinal uses at all, even though it is indeed a very precious tree species...Compared to that, I am even more reluctant to part with our cellar, which is very comfortable and safe for us to arrange."

Jody knew he wasn't referring to the Slytherin common room but their secret base, where they had so many memories. "I don't know if anyone will find that room after we graduate."

"I don't think anyone in Slytherin has this kind of IQ at least in recent years." Snape commented harshly. "Especially when we change Defense Against the Dark Arts professors every year, this year's Professor Heyman is really..."

"Oh, don't be so strict, Severus. Maybe we should expect good Slytherins."

"That obviously has nothing to do with us - our last time at Hogwarts, I don't want to waste energy on meaningless expectations. Now for us, apart from our exams, what else is worth looking forward to?" ?"

"Like... prom or something?" Jody raised her head towards Snape and smiled mischievously. This time, the joy in her eyes was much more real, which gave her smile a hint of the innocence of the past. "I think I'm going to miss prom a lot."

"Unfortunately, if you have any common sense, you should know that Hogwarts graduation ceremony does not have a ball." Snape snorted heavily, resolutely refusing to admit that his unhappiness this time was due to the fact that there was no dance. disappointment. "But if you want to dance now, maybe we don't need a dance?"

Next, Snape watched with satisfaction as the girl smiled and put her hand on his shoulder. "I agree."

He hugged her and turned around in the forest.Maybe he was sad to leave Hogwarts, but anyway, no matter what happened in the future, at least she was still with him.

The day of graduation finally arrived, and Dumbledore issued graduation certificates and certificates to the seventh-grade students in the auditorium-this was the only and last time that Hogwarts students got their grades directly from the teacher in seven years .

Then, the Year [-] students followed their Deans back to the common room, where the Deans would address the Year [-] students, expressing their best wishes and advice for their future.This solemn ceremony became simple and sloppy due to the lack of strength and prestige of Professor Yates, the acting dean.

After Professor Yates, who hastily finished his speech, left, the students returned to the dormitory. Their luggage had been neatly packed by the house elves, and the wardrobe was emptied.

Jody took a final look at the room she had lived in for seven years, compared to how little time she had spent here.

"I'm sorry." Doris, who had had a falling out with Jody since the Christmas ball, whispered behind Jody with red eyes. "Jodi, I'm sorry. I'm just... just so envious and jealous of you..."

"Doris." Jody turned to look at her, with nostalgia for the past and helplessness in her eyes. "Why do you do those things? I really hoped that you and I could be best friends, you know, you are my only roommate."

"Me too..." Doris twisted her fingers in pain: "I have no choice... I can't refuse Mr. Malfoy's request, and I don't have the courage..." Her tears rolled in circles: "Actually , I want to tell you that I... I'm getting married. "

"Married?" Jody looked at Doris in surprise.She doesn't know that Doris has lovers. "with who?"

"You know...my distant cousin, a direct descendant of the Nott family." Doris sniffed. "Both my parents have agreed and we'll probably go straight to the wedding soon."

Jody was surprised and didn't know what to say.She still had memories of that guy named Ralph Knott, whom Doris envied because he was in that club.But to Doris it was a tall, unattractive boy.As a family that respects pure blood, the Nott family has a limited range of marriage partners, and even fewer of the right age.

Looking at Doris' expression, Jody wisely decided not to question whether Doris really loved her cousin and wanted to marry him. "congratulations."

She stretched out her arms, gave Doris a warm hug, and at the same time expressed her apology for accepting Doris tactfully.

"Will you come?" This hug undoubtedly made Doris feel much more relaxed, and she looked at Jody expectantly, "And I hope to invite you to be my bridesmaid, you know, I don't have many friends."

"Okay." Jody looked at Doris' nervous little face and finally nodded. "I'll be there."

She didn't know whether Doris' invitation was her personal wish or the Nott family's wish, but she had no reason to refuse no matter what.

Everyone seems to have a lot to say before leaving school for the summer, but the seventh year students are the last to board the Hogwarts Express every year.The students looked back at the castle reluctantly, Hagrid rubbed his red eyes with a big handkerchief and watched them leave.This big man, who had welcomed freshmen one after another through the Black Lake to join Hogwarts, understood the feelings of these students very well.Because they were about to say goodbye to the castle they had lived in for seven years.

From this day forward, if there is no special reason, they will never return to this ancient castle that trained them to become real wizards, and they will never see the black lake where giant squid grows.

"Goodbye, Hagrid." Lily, James and his three good friends gave him a hug when they walked in front of Hagrid. "we will miss you."

"Me too, though I'm glad I don't have to guard James and you guys from breaking into the Forbidden Forest." Hagrid blew his nose with a big handkerchief and tried to smile. "But maybe we can go to the Pig's Head Bar to drink together in the future...you...be careful."

As a member of the Order of the Phoenix as well, he was very worried about the young people in front of him.He knew they had intended to join the Order of the Phoenix, but graduating would also mean they could no longer rely on the sanctuary that at this moment was known as the safest place in England.

In fact, all students understand this.This gives most people a reason to be reluctant to graduate. After all, the current world is not peaceful.With such complicated feelings, all the seventh-grade students kept looking at the majestic castle until it disappeared from their sight, so that they could say goodbye to the beautiful school days silently in their hearts:

—Goodbye, Hogwarts.