HP trickle down

Through the Portkey, Severus found that the place he arrived was not Alfred's Castle, but another place.

The place where they settled was in the courtyard, and as far as their eyes could see, all the flowers of the season were in full bloom, and the dark fragrance came slowly.It seems like spring is not far away.

"Welcome to Alfred's house." Bert took Stephanie's hand and came from the other side of the garden, followed by Lance.

The three people in the group are all very delicate-looking people, who look as beautiful as a painting.Bert, with black hair and black eyes, is tall and straight, wearing a knee-length khaki coat and dark brown leather boots on the snow.Stephanie's hair color is becoming more and more pure golden, her green eyes are as clear as a spring, and her snow-white coat makes her as cute as snow.As for Lance, he has bright blond hair, blue eyes like the sky after the rain, clear as wash, firm and silent, and well-proportioned.

Severus didn't show any expression. He had seen all three of them before, but it was the first time he saw them all together, and the visual effect was still very impactful.

Irene smiled enthusiastically, and greeted Tobia with Tobias. Burt introduced the two parties to each other. Irene gave Lance their gifts, and then they all entered the house.

"This is Alfred's home in Germany," Burt turned on the TV, and the house became lively as soon as the sound of the TV program came out, "I should have invited you to Alfred's Castle, but Alfred's Castle It’s too big, we’d better have a lively Christmas.”

"It's okay." Irene looked at Severus who was reluctant to sit down and watch TV and said again, "It's really better this way." Castles actually appeared as war fortresses, so the comfort level is not as good as that of ordinary houses .It's just that the development of Alfred Castle should have been transformed by successive generations of owners to make it suitable for living, but the dangers involved are also unimaginable.

The house elf gave everyone a suitable drink. Tobia was a little cautious at first, but seeing that his wife had nothing special to say, he was not surprised by the sudden appearance of the drink.

After drinking the hot drink, I feel warm all over.

Severus was dissatisfied that the prepared drink turned out to be milk, and wanted to ask Bert to change it, but seeing that Bert also drank milk, he could only bear it.

"Severus," Stephanie's crunchy voice rang in Severus' ears, "is brother doing well in school?"

Severus glanced at the little blond girl tugging at his sleeve, and smirked, "Didn't your dear brother tell you that he was very 'well-behaved' at school?" With one last look, he glanced at Burt.

"My brother said that he is very good and studies well." Stephanie carefully repeated Burt's remarks.

Severus opened his mouth and was about to refute, telling the truth so that Burt would never dare to fool himself again.Bert immediately covered Severus' mouth so that Severus could not answer Stephanie's question.

"Fanny, I have something to do with Severus, how about you help me entertain the guests?"

Seeing Bert's trusting eyes, Stephanie immediately nodded vigorously, almost patting her chest to show that she was capable of taking on the big responsibility.

"Then Severus and I will go to the study, you all have a good time." Burt pressed Severus' shoulder, half forcing and half pleading, in short, he didn't want Severus to do what he did when he was in school Tell Stephanie all about it.

"Go ahead." Irene nodded understandingly.

Tobia was also relieved when Bert left. Although Bert didn't show any tyrannical temperament, he still gave him a strong sense of oppression, which was even greater than the pressure Lance put on him.

"Are you going to play a game?" Stephanie seriously carried out the task Burt left her.

"Oh yes, of course honey," Erin smiled softly, "what are we playing?"

"Playing cards," Stephanie excitedly took out the playing cards, "I'll teach you the rules of the game..."

Lance didn't want to pay attention at first, but Stephanie looked at him beggingly with her pitiful big eyes, and he could only agree.

Burt wasn't worried about the embarrassing atmosphere after he left at all. Stephanie was a qualified noble lady, not to mention that the bridal school in the Muggle world was actually more successful than the wizard world.

Bert dragged Severus into the study.

"What are you doing here?" Severus looked around the study room, which was full of Muggle books, "Are you so afraid of losing face in front of your sister?"

"Not exactly," Burt shook his head, "I have something for you." Some small alchemy tools he made at home when he had nothing to do could be given to Severus.

Burt took out a ring from the drawer, with a silver ring inlaid with a dark green gemstone.

"Ring?" Severus looked at the ring, did he have to wear it himself?He doesn't know what the ring means? !

Burt was a little embarrassed: "It's a set, the ring is just a tail ring, it's okay." He put it on Severus' left little finger without any explanation.

Then he took out other accessories, the only thing he could wear now was the tail ring, other things didn't match the clothes Severus was wearing now.

"Sev, don't leave them in the corner, wear them if you can." Burt showed them to Severus one by one, and Severus expressed no interest at all, so he wouldn't turn himself into jewelry display stand.

"Sev, they can protect you." Burt squeezed Severus' shoulder, "Although that necklace can protect you, it can't take care of everything. Especially you always need jewelry at banquets, they Not conspicuous."

Severus was persuaded, and put away the box of jewelry.Bert cast a shrinking spell, and Severus pocketed him.

The tail ring was still on, and Severus forced himself to ignore the ring.

"The exam is over after the holiday, I hope you are ready." Burt walked to the bookshelf, took out a few books and put them on the table.

"It's more concerned about yourself. Your Excellency hasn't attended many classes." Severus glanced at the book, and his eyes were firmly attracted.

"Well, textbooks for ordinary people." Burt cast the Shrinking Charm again, stuffing it into Severus' pocket.

"What are you trying to do again?" Severus frowned as Bert was picking up something again.He couldn't tell whether he was a guest at Bert's house or Bert was a guest at their house. How could a host give so many gifts to guests?

"Crest." Burt held a badge, unbuttoned Severus' coat, and put it on Severus' chest.

"Well, then you won't be an outsider," Burt looked at the family crest on Severus' chest with satisfaction, "Merry Christmas."

"It's so easy to become a family?" Severus laughed almost mockingly.

"The patriarch bestows the family crest and establishes a contractual relationship with the family. From then on, you are also an Alfred. Then Alfred's protection is justified from now on. Alfred's glory is your glory. From now on, I swear, Don't do anything that insults Alfred, and always remember that you are an Alfred, because he gives you the warmth of your home, shelter, and eternal glory." Burt's last words fell, and the family emblem issued Bright light, Severus felt a strange feeling of warmth.

When the light dissipated, Severus felt an inexplicable connection with the person in front of him.

"Real name revealed." Bert cast a spell, and a line of words "Sevrus·Alfred·Prince·Snape" appeared in the air.

Severus really felt a bit miraculous, such a ceremony of acknowledging the relationship even changed his real name.

"So you believe that we are a family?" Burt really didn't rashly agree to Irene to protect Severus in the name of Alfred.It is also an honor to have a potion master in the family.

"Yeah." Severus let out a nasal sound that didn't make sense, indicating that he knew.That's all three families?

"Alfred is just me and Stephanie, so the three of us must love each other. Stephanie is a little girl, and I don't want her to experience too much horror too early. Even if she is very smart." Burt His love for Stephanie was deep, and he had mixed feelings about her.Protecting Stephanie is like protecting yourself; protecting Stephanie is protecting your young self... and more of it is the family affection in the blood, and pity.

Severus pursed his lips and nodded.

"Severus, it's time to eat." Burt felt that it was time to eat, took Severus' hand, and went downstairs.

It was always like this, Bert reached out and Bert let go, Burt let go... Severus looked at their holding hands, suddenly felt uncomfortable, and broke away.

Bert turned to look at Severus, a little puzzled: "What's wrong?"

"It's okay." Severus walked up to Burt and went downstairs with him as if nothing had happened.He doesn't need to be led all the time, if he is too passive, he will feel dependent.

Putting yourself in a subordinate position and willingly indulging in it can only become a burden.Severus would never let himself be like this.

Bert quietly walked downstairs side by side with Severus, thought for a moment, and immediately knew what Severus was thinking.A good-looking smile hung on his lips, and his black eyes lit up.Severus, what a man who never let him down.

The two families were together, and the atmosphere was harmonious. The small restaurant echoed with laughter and laughter. Stephanie would occasionally look at Severus strangely, but she would turn her head back immediately to prevent Severus from noticing.

"Fanny felt it." Burt's soft words made Severus nervous - feel what?

"She has an extra family."

When the little girl's eyes fell on Severus again, Severus and her eyes collided, making Stephanie blush, and she felt that she had been discovered by her voyeurism.Severus tried to give her a stiff smile, and the little girl froze for a moment before giving him a bigger smile.

"A lion cub," Severus thought to himself.I am very happy...