The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 374 Snape's Visit

Granger House.

After slowly playing the harp, Ino fell silent.

This time, he planned to personally visit the heterochromatic-eyed prophet trapped in the tower to find out the whereabouts of Voldemort's last Horcrux.

Unlike him, a fake fortune teller who can only use dice to determine the success rate of things.

A prophet with vision can see what he wants to see through a crystal ball, whether it be future events or people in the present.

Compared to Trelawney's unpredictable abilities, Ino had more faith in Grindelwald's capabilities, even though getting the latter involved might come at a price.

But compared to Voldemort, Grindelwald, a wizard who was once a powerful figure but is now deeply saddened and heartbroken, seems quite safe.

……

In mid-August in London, time seemed to slow down.

It seems that every gentle breeze carries the lingering warmth of summer and the faint coolness of early autumn.

On the seventh day after the story ends.

Granger House welcomed its first visitor, a guest who was both expected and expected.

Ino wasn't surprised at all that Snape had come to visit; the fact that Snape had waited a whole week was already quite restrained.

"Professor! Some things can be copied, but some things are truly unique."

In the guest room, Ino chose to get straight to the point.

Hermione's resurrection cannot be replicated. Not to mention the Apple of Gold, she cannot even re-enter the world where Hans is.

The pages that recorded the story were torn apart, like children who have separated from their family. Although the ancestral home is familiar, there is no reason to move back in.

On the other hand, Snape seemed to have expected this answer and did not show too much excitement.

But after realizing that resurrection was impossible, the light in his eyes dimmed considerably.

"I knew it..." Snape said calmly.

Seeing this, Ino was powerless to do anything but remain silent.

Although he still has the Ice Flower unused, could this thing revive someone who has been dead for more than ten years and whose body has decayed?

The answer is naturally unknown.

Since it was unknown, he didn't want to say anything more.

After all, the cruelest thing in the world is giving someone hope, only to be unable to keep the promise in the end.

Ino didn't want to use tricks to keep Snape in check, even though it would have been easy and would have been a good way to subdue a Potions Master.

But some things can be done, and some things cannot be done.

……

In the guest room.

Ino and Snape sat facing each other, and silence seemed to be the prevailing atmosphere.

Faintly, one could hear the sound of a television outside the room, as well as Hermione's laughter from time to time.

"I understand! If you need any help, feel free to write to me anytime."

After receiving the truth, Snape slowly stood up and prepared to take his leave.

"Professor, wait a minute." Seeing this, Ino quickly called out to stop him.

"Professor, what solution have you come up with regarding Harry?"

To be honest, he didn't have many thoughts about the protagonist of this story, but sometimes he couldn't ignore Snape's feelings.

In fact, throughout the entire story, seven years have only told one thing: Harry discovers the Horcruxes and destroys them.

Interestingly, in the end, Harry also managed to eliminate himself.

Although fate intervened and the ending was happy, Harry did not actually die.

The so-called happy ending probably requires a prerequisite: Voldemort's resurrection would require Harry's blood.

But things are different now, since Voldemort was resurrected using Barty Crouch's blood.

The difference is far more than just a tiny bit.

……

In the guest room.

Upon hearing Harry's name, Snape slowly sat down again.

"I'm trying to find a solution, to solve it with a magic potion."

"Potion?" Ino raised an eyebrow in confusion.

He didn't doubt the other party's abilities, but he had never heard of a potion that targeted the soul.

the other side.

Snape had no intention of hiding anything from Ino's doubts.

In reality, there are probably no truly foolish people in this world.

Snape knew very well that Enoch could easily be resurrected, lie to him, and even control him.

Even if he knows it's a lie, he will willingly be driven by that sliver of hope.

But in reality, the promise he had envisioned did not come true; the student before him simply admitted that he could not be resurrected.

Snape felt conflicted about the outcome. He felt both unfortunate and fortunate; these two contradictory emotions surged within him at the same time.

"Yes! Potions, the wolfsbane potion gave me inspiration..."

With conflicted feelings, Snape calmly expressed his thoughts.

Wolfsbane, a problem that has plagued wizards for thousands of years, remains unexplained to this day as to what it is and how it comes about.

Although there are many speculations and explanations about wolfsbane, just like people discussing nightmares, there has never been an authoritative and accurate answer.

Even if the wolfsbane medicine were to suddenly appear, it would still be the same; if there is no answer, there is no answer.

……

At the same time.

Snape's narration continues.

"...The venom of aconite, black root grass, and the venom of the eight-eyed giant spider...when extracted and boiled, will yield a slow-acting but irreversible poison, a poison that damages the soul!"

Snape spoke calmly, especially when he mentioned poison; his tone was completely unwavering, as relaxed as if he were drinking a glass of pumpkin juice.

Unlike the narrator's calm demeanor, Ino's heart was in turmoil.

At this moment, he truly admired Snape; his talent for potions was no joke.

Inspired by the wolfsbane potion, developing a similar self-damaging potion is something most magicians wouldn't think of.

If it's true what they have, this is undoubtedly the safest way. Voldemort's soul fragments are acquired later in life, and no matter how strong they are, they can't surpass Harry's.

But the only thing that surprised him was how Snape knew the effects of the potion.

You must understand that a potion that damages the soul, especially a slow one, cannot be determined simply by opening the lid and smelling it, or by using the Scapin Reveal Charm.

Although surprised, Ino didn't intend to pry. Everyone has secrets, just as Snape never asked about the details of the resurrection.

For some things, having an answer is enough; the details are never important.

Now that Harry's question has been answered, Ino is more confident about what's to come, and the scenario of being bitten instead of killed won't repeat itself.

Similarly, at this moment, Ino truly felt that fate seemed truly magical.

Voldemort, who revered purebloods, had his own fate decided in a Muggle's home.

……

Austria is located in central Europe and is influenced by the Atlantic sea breeze, resulting in a typical temperate broadleaf forest climate.

In late August, the temperature in Austria had actually dropped to around 10°C, making it very refreshing and pleasant.

As a landlocked country, Austria doesn't have much to offer.

For Muggles, only Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, a world-famous tourist attraction originally built during the Roman era, is renowned worldwide.

But for wizards, especially some older wizards, there is a castle here that many people find hard to forget—Numontard.

Twenty kilometers away from Neumorgad Castle, the town of Alpbach welcomed a young couple today.

……

The passage of time brings not only a change in mindset and experience, but also a physical growth.

Hermione wore a silver-gray tracksuit with pure white sneakers, an outfit that accentuated her tall figure and made her look even more dashing.

Beside her, Ino was also wearing the same sportswear, only in a plain black color.

"Hermione, you can wander around by yourself for a while. I need to go and complete the purpose of this trip first."

As she spoke, Ino raised her head slightly and looked toward the western sunset, where all she could see was a wide, sparse forest.

Xiao Di's sharing today: Fenrir Grayback

Greyback was a notorious werewolf who liked to attack children. He attempted to create enough werewolves to conquer wizards, and he turned Remus into a werewolf in revenge against Remus's father.

Malfoy once used him to threaten Borgin. During the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, he bit Bill in his non-transformed state.

(End of this chapter)