The Wizard of Hogwarts is Unscientific.

Chapter 290 Someone Has to Spend Christmas with Voldemort

"A fireplace?"

Hermione exclaimed enthusiastically, "Great! Come to think of it, I've never used a fireplace before!"

"Horsefires and Apparition are the most traditional ways of traveling in the magical world. If the distance is too far, you can also use a Portkey," Andy explained.

Hermione said, "I've seen door keys in books..."

Andy said, "The door key experience is terrible, like having a hook hooked into your belly button..."

Harry looked at Andy, then at Hermione, and realized he couldn't get a word in edgewise.

I was thirteen that year, at the school banquet, standing there like a lackey.

Harry returned to the Gryffindor table dejectedly and immediately began chatting enthusiastically with Ron.

Ron is the best!

The dinner continued.

Andy and Hermione chatted about how to get around in the wizarding world, the scenery of Godric's Hollow, and then about Christmas gifts.

"Last Christmas, I gave Professor Snape a bottle of shampoo. But judging from the way he looked at it, I knew he hadn't used it," Andy said with a helpless expression.

This professor is really difficult!

Hermione laughed and said, "Shampoo isn't expensive. Maybe the professor just doesn't like washing his hair."

Andy nodded thoughtfully. That makes sense!

"Looks like I'll have to put more thought into gift-giving this year," Andy said.

Andy was even planning to have Snape act as his spy, so of course, he had to give a gift that would resonate with the recipient.

Hermione suggested, "I think you could give Professor Snape a vial of Basilisk blood."

"That makes sense!" Andy nodded.

Judging from Snape's appearance, you can tell that he doesn't have many hobbies besides brewing potions.

"Speaking of which..."

While talking about Snape, Andy glanced towards the professors' table. "Professor Snape doesn't seem too happy!"

Hermione turned to look when she heard this.

The atmosphere in the professors' chair was equally lively. The professors, who had been busy for months, could finally get a good rest. Dumbledore was also chatting and laughing with Professor McGonagall, making her laugh heartily.

In this atmosphere, the gloomy Snape seemed somewhat out of place.

Andy continued, "Although Professor Snape is usually quite gloomy, don't you think his expression was a little serious? Like something was about to happen."

Hermione nodded and said, "He hasn't eaten much, and he seems a bit distracted."

Andy sighed inwardly.

Is Hogwarts going to cause trouble again?

Snape was, after all, an undercover agent for Voldemort. While others celebrate Christmas with their families, Snape would likely be spending the holiday with Voldemort this year.

Amitabha!

Just thinking about it makes me feel terrible.

Seemingly noticing Andy and Hermione's gazes, Snape glared fiercely at them.

Andy quickly looked away.

Snape was indeed in a bad mood.

And just as Andy had guessed, while others spent Christmas with their families, he—Severus Snape—would be spending the holiday with Voldemort this year.

This situation would likely upset anyone.

Moreover, Voldemort might even give him a mission.

Fortunately... this year's situation is somewhat different.

Diary, crown...

Two of Voldemort's Horcruxes have been destroyed.

Snape hesitated. If he reported this information to Voldemort, it would surely make Voldemort nervous.

At that time, Voldemort may be eager to resurrect, but he may also tell Snape the location of a Horcrux and ask Snape to keep it for him.

Choose one of the two!

However, this plan was too risky, and Snape did not believe that he had gained Voldemort's trust.

Moreover, a weakened Voldemort wouldn't trust anyone.

Upon learning that the Horcruxes had been destroyed, Voldemort's most likely reaction would be to rush back to life and then kill Snape, the one who knew the secret of the Horcruxes.

……

The dinner ended around 8 p.m.

After the young wizards returned to their respective dormitories, Snape went alone to the eighth floor and entered the headmaster's office.

"Severus..."

Dumbledore looked at Snape with a complicated expression.

The period before Voldemort's resurrection was likely the most difficult time for Snape. But if Snape survived this period, the impact on the future situation would be astonishing.

He will be the key to victory or defeat.

"Please have a seat!"

Dumbledore asked slowly, "What would you like to drink?"

"Dumbledore!"

Snape had no appetite at all; he seemed a little impatient. "This is an opportunity! You know, my purpose in infiltrating here is to find out the secret of the Dark Lord's immortality."

"He won't trust anyone now." Dumbledore rejected Snape's plan without hesitation.

This plan is more than just adventurous; it's downright suicidal!

Dumbledore continued, "You can talk to him about Malfoy; he needs manpower right now."

Snape frowned slightly upon hearing this. "You want Lucius to resurrect him?"

Prior to this, Voldemort was too weak to summon his former followers.

But the situation is different now.

Voldemort has already gained Snape's 'loyalty,' and if Voldemort were to learn that Lucius Malfoy is also still 'loyal' to him, he would probably immediately start planning his resurrection.

"If you want to gain his trust, you can't keep dragging it out."

Dumbledore said seriously, "However, I will disrupt his plans and delay things for a while longer. And in doing so, your importance will increase considerably."

Snape pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly.

This is indeed a good idea.

Voldemort will attempt to resurrect Dumbledore first. Once the resurrection fails, he will realize that he must deceive Dumbledore in order to complete his resurrection plan.

Snape was the key pawn that kept Dumbledore in the dark.

"I see!"

Snape responded, then asked疑惑地问道, "The Dark Lord couldn't sense that the two Horcruxes were destroyed?"

"I'm afraid so!" Dumbledore said.

Snape considered the whole plan in his mind and, finding nothing missing, was about to get up and leave when he saw Dumbledore open a drawer and take out his diary and tiara.

Is this a Horcrux?

Snape stared intently.

Dumbledore sighed and said slowly, "Hordeals can prevent death, so strictly speaking, Voldemort's task was simply to reshape his physical body."

"And I happen to know a way to reshape the physical body."

"If Voldemort wants to use this method to reshape his physical body, then he will likely let you take Harry out of Hogwarts."

Snape was startled by what he heard.

This is indeed a tricky problem.

If Snape didn't do it, Voldemort would suspect him. But if he did, then he would be "exposed" to Dumbledore.

(End of this chapter)