Hogwarts Raven

Chapter 9: Fate's Gift
It's not just that Dumbledore is missing.

There is no surprise segment with the owl delivering the letter yet.

Ian felt that his path to magic was definitely a bit tortuous. The guides for other people in the Novice Village were either the gentle Professor McGonagall or the big, stupid, rich, and easy-to-gain Hagrid, but why was he the most unpopular Half-Blood Prince in Hogwarts?

Yes.

The man in the orphanage director's office, wearing a loose black mop robe and with greasy hair that has not been shampooed for years, is none other than Snape, the current director of Slytherin.

This professor has many titles, such as potion genius, old chuunibyou patient, and the ultimate invincible pure love warrior with full buffs.

of course.

Perhaps the most well-known label about Snape is that he was once a Death Eater who followed the Dark Lord. Ian knows that he is now a double agent of Dumbledore, but this fact cannot conceal his former identity as a Death Eater.

The temperament that makes people feel scared cannot be faked.

Therefore.

Now that Snape has become his guide, this is not good news for Ian.

"Ian, come in!"

The director of the orphanage was sitting facing the gate and was the first to see Ian being surrounded by the crowd. She smiled and waved to Ian.

Ian comes in.

He closed the door.

There was a sound of children wailing outside.

"Poor little Ian can finally have a better life, thank God." While muttering with a happy expression, Ms. Elena introduced Snape to the gloomy temperament, "This is Ian, the most sensible and most pitiful child here."

"I believe that, although he doesn't come from a good family, he will definitely become one of the most outstanding children in your area. Even the children of noble families are not as smart as Ian."

Ms. Elena was generous in her praise of Ian.

This made Ian feel a little embarrassed. After all, he was an adult soul of a time traveler. It was really too unfair to compare him with other people's children.

"I hope so."

Snape, who was sitting opposite Ms. Elena, was also observing Ian.

From the moment Ian walked in, his eyes never left Ian's face. The stern face and complicated expression made Ian a little confused.

Is this... a feeling of guilt?

[Thought Perception] This extraordinary characteristic from [Psychology] gives Ian the special ability to perceive the other person's most intense emotions and deepest desires.

at this time.

Because the other party's heart was not calm, Ian immediately sensed Snape's emotions. This abnormality immediately reminded Ian of what Dumbledore had said.

Will the professor who comes to visit you later feel that he owes you a lot?
Is this professor the Snape in front of him... Ian felt puzzled. He was obviously not Harry Potter, nor could he be Lily Potter's illegitimate son.

So, where did Snape's emotions come from?

"What are you doing! How is this possible!?"

suddenly.

Just when Ian was confused.

There was a hint of disbelief in Snape's eyes, and his face began to become uncertain. The look he gave Ian was so sharp that it made people feel like a thorn in their throat.

"what?"

Ian took a few steps back in fright.

Ms. Elena was also confused by Snape's reaction.

"Legitimate Psychic! Mr. Prince, Dumbledore didn't tell me that you have this hidden talent!" Snape's eyes shook violently.

Surprise? Uneasy? Worried?

He stared at Ian with an unusually cold expression, and the emotional fluctuations he revealed became more and more obvious. The perception of these emotions made Ian more and more confused.

What is the situation with the Potions Professor in front of me?
I can't be the illegitimate child of the other party and a Muggle! Because he couldn't get Lily Potter, he found a Muggle like Lily Potter to give birth to me and threw me into an orphanage?

It’s impossible!
This... is too explosive and illogical!

The more Ian became curious.

His perception effect became more and more obvious.

therefore.

"I say! Enough!"

Snape's voice suddenly rose several degrees.

The voice was stern.

"I...I can't control it..."

Ian was also very nervous at this time. He really didn't expect that Snape could detect the detection of [Mind Perception]. He also didn't expect that this ability would be mistaken for the magic of [Legitimate Mind].

"Professor, perhaps if you control your emotions, the current situation will be eased a little?" There was no other way, because Snape in front of him was extremely angry.

Ian could only remind the other party in a low voice.

"Whoo~"

Snape took a long breath with a grim expression. After he closed his eyes and adjusted himself for a moment, Ian's clear perception gradually became blurred.

"What do you see?"

Snape opened his eyes again, with disbelief still on his face.

"I haven't seen your memory, I can just sense your emotions. Maybe you're a little confused?" Ian answered the question honestly.

Since the other party has already noticed the abnormality in him, it is obviously impossible to hide this ability. For wizards, some special talents are not a problem.

"A natural born Legilimency... that's great... Mr. Prince, do you feel proud that you can do whatever you want just because you have been gifted by fate?"

Snape's eyes now held a look of obvious annoyance.

The tone couldn't be colder.

It was as if he was gritting his teeth to squeeze out the words, and the sound was so loud that Ian couldn't help but glance at Ms. Elena subconsciously. However, at this time, Ms. Elena was looking at the two of them with a smile on her face.

He would nod from time to time.

obviously.

Regarding the conversation between Ian and Snape, no matter what Ms. Elena heard or saw, it is probably far from what actually happened.

"Confusing spell..."

Ian looked at Ms. Elena, who seemed to be isolated in another world.

Do not know why.

I feel a little blocked in my heart for no reason.

"I'm asking you a question, Mr. Prince. You dare to ignore the professor before you even enter school. If you were in Hogwarts now, I would definitely give your school a..."

Snape suddenly stopped talking in the middle of a speech with a sarcastic tone. His gloomy face looked as ugly as if he had eaten something that choked him.

"I'm sorry, Professor, I just can't control it."

Ian was helpless.

"If you can't control it! Then learn to control it!"

Snape snapped.

"Uh..." Perhaps it was Ian's acting skills that worked. Looking at Ian who was looking innocent and pitiful in front of him, Snape bit his cheek and his tone began to soften.

"As a professor at the academy, I will only kindly warn you this time. Before you are strong enough, any behavior that may provoke other wizards is a foolish provocation."

"Hogwarts has always been very tolerant towards students, but the prerequisite is that you need to be a well-behaved kid and not always get into trouble like those annoying Gryffindors."

Snape's voice was serious.

only.

When it comes to Gryffindor.

There was undisguised contempt in his tone.

"What is Gryffindor?"

Ian tried to change the subject, his expression ignorant and confused.

"Haha, they are just a bunch of simple-minded, weak-limbed idiots. In Hogwarts, smart people will choose to stay away from them, otherwise they will immediately become unfortunate."

Snape taunted vigorously.

But this response is obviously a typical example of "it's better to listen to what you say than to hear it all".

He never explained that Gryffindor was a house.

"Okay, Professor."

Ian did not ask any further questions or refute.

Instead, he acted like a well-behaved person who was being trained.

This made Snape's frown relax a lot.

"Ma'am, I need to take the child away in advance to handle some necessary procedures." He no longer looked at Ian, but turned to Ms. Elena and spoke.

next moment.

It was like Ms. Elena, who had been offline for a long time, finally her eyes and expression returned to normal, and she responded to Snape with a smile on her face.

"Of course, of course. The old principal has already taken care of all the formalities. Ian can go with you now." After saying that, she urged Ian to pack his luggage.

Because I'm always prepared.

Most of Ian's things had already been packed into large boxes.

then.

Soon he walked out dragging a huge suitcase. Since Ian was only eleven years old at the time, he was only a little more than a head taller than the suitcase.

Just walked out of the bedroom.

Ian saw Ms. Elena, several other orphanage staff members, and almost all the children waiting for him in the yard of the orphanage.

Snape was standing in an open space at a distance, giving off an aura that said "keep away from strangers" - probably even acquaintances wouldn't want to get close to him.

"Ian, Ian, will you bring us some chocolate?"

"Don't worry, Ian, I'll take care of your room and the cart for you."

"Wow, brother Ian, please don't die, okay? They said they won't see you again."

……

The children all expressed their reluctance to Ian's departure.

As the king of children in the orphanage.

Everyone has deep feelings for Ian... Even the five-year-old girl who mistook not being able to see him as dying, Ian holds a very important place in her heart.

perhaps.

One day, this weight and friendship will change with the passage of time, and fade away as everyone grows older and goes their separate ways.

But the reluctance expressed by everyone at this moment will definitely not be diminished in the slightest.

"Ian, don't look back, your future will be bright." Ms. Elena touched Ian's face, with tears in her eyes and a gratified expression, she gave him meaningful advice.

The other kids couldn't understand the meaning, but that didn't mean Ian couldn't hear it either.

"Professor, I can still come back during the holidays, right?"

He asked loudly to Snape in the distance.

"That's your business, don't bother me with such stupid things."

Although Snape's tone was full of impatience, he just stood quietly in the shadow of the wall and did not urge Ian.

"Of course I'll come back. This is home, isn't it?"

Ian took the initiative to walk forward and hugged Ms. Elena. "Without your persistence and changes here, this orphanage would not be as full of joy and laughter as it is now."

"We will all have a future, I promise." Ian's voice was serious.

"Ian...you don't have to do this..." Ms. Elena's voice was a little choked, and she hugged Ian tightly. The children next to them also started chattering at this time.

"It's my turn to hold Ian!"

"Anna! You've been holding me for too long!"

"Alan! You rubbed your snot all over Ian's clothes!"

……

I said goodbye to almost everyone.

Ian refused help from others and dragged his suitcase towards Snape.

Under the gaze of everyone, Ian and Snape talked for a few words, then Snape took Ian out of the big iron gate and gradually disappeared into the foggy streets of London.

"Ian will definitely be successful. He is a sensible and lovable child." The chef in the kitchen burst into tears, his voice full of firm belief.

"Yes, I never doubted it."

Ms. Elena also gave her affirmation. She wiped her eyes, turned around and was about to comfort the children, but she found that there was a heavy feeling in her pockets.

As if he had a premonition of something.

Ms. Elena reached out quickly.

She actually took out a thick envelope.

"When?"

Ms. Elena was a little stunned.

She opened the envelope.

My hands slowly began to tremble uncontrollably.

"This child..."

Her voice was shaking.

I saw.

The brand new envelope was filled with British pounds. Although the denominations were not large and scattered, when accumulated together, it would definitely be a considerable sum of money.

It is enough to keep the children in the orphanage warm and well-fed during the winter.

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