HP: At the beginning, I influenced Snape's childhood.

Lin Mo approached the manor, which was strange. It was surrounded by high walls, as if to prevent others from spying on it, or as if to lock itself in the high walls.

As they approached the only gate, a surge of magic appeared, and a magic circle materialized, blocking all outsiders.

Changfeng had assured Lin Mo that if anyone came through the gate and didn't know how to enter, the manor would not allow them to enter unless Lin Mo himself agreed to let them in.

The high wall above the manor gate had no sign or plaque; the stone plaque that should have had words on it was just a blank space.

Lin Mo tapped lightly on the magic circle, using a special technique from the Night Dragon, and the manor opened accordingly.

"Young Master." Du Ye was a little excited. Well, Lin Mo had indeed not been back for a long time. He usually lived with his two older brothers and rarely returned to his manor.

"Du Ye, go to the manor and tell my brother or Zi Qin that I'm back here. After you get back, just go about your own business and don't worry about me." Lin Mo made the arrangements and then went into the study.

He needs to hide for a while; he can avoid Snape as long as he can. If Snape comes to the Lin family manor to find him, his two brothers know that he can't tell anyone here, so he can definitely fool them.

Although Lin Mo felt that Snape wasn't that free to make a special trip to the Lin family manor for this matter, at most he would be scolded in the cellar after returning to Hogwarts.

And indeed, that was the case. Snape merely frowned when he heard about it, and then continued his research.

Recently, Snape has been able to distinguish between Lin Mo and Lin Mo very well, and now Lin Mo is more of a talented student to him.

The biggest connection between him and Lin Mo was that he had hurt Lin Mo in a moment of impulsiveness, and he needed to repay him. That was all.

This thought subtly replaced Snape's original concern for Lin Mo, yet these were merely the thoughts Snape should have had originally.

Snape and Lin Mo's instincts and alertness were overwhelmed by something unknown, causing them to lose the idea of ​​staying away from each other. As that thing disappeared, the two changed their way of thinking.

Snape reverted to his original aloofness, keeping everyone at arm's length, and was no exception in his estrangement from Lin Mo; Lin Mo reverted to his original vigilance, no longer acting like a child, and no longer entrusting his safety to others.

A——L——W——A——Y——S

After saying goodbye to his two older brothers who were shamelessly pestering him for hugs, Lin Mo quickly arrived at the train station. He arrived early and carefully sensed the magical fluctuations around him. It seemed that Dobby had not arrived yet.

Lin Mo now seriously suspects that the house-elf knew that Ron was always late, otherwise, logically speaking, he should have arrived much earlier to be on the safe side.

Adhering to the principle of helping whenever possible, Lin Mo originally intended to break Dobi's design, but now that even the "designer" hasn't arrived yet, he really can't think of what to do.

Judging from the time Harry Ron arrives, the car will already be leaving, and even if Lin Mo breaks the spell himself, he might not be able to catch it.

Lin Mo could get to Hogwarts by other means, such as using a house-elf or going directly to the cellar through the fireplace in Malfoy Manor, although Snape might still scold him.

But in other people's eyes, their family doesn't have house-elves, and Harry Ron wants to go to Malfoy Manor? Are you kidding me? A golden-haired peacock is no joke.

The thought of being mistaken for Harry's accomplice by his own headmaster and being scolded in the dungeons... well, Harry and Ron, it's not that your dear brother doesn't want to help you, it's just that he's in a predicament himself.

If Harry and Ron were to be criticized, Dumbledore, that unreliable fellow, might be able to defend them a little; after all, he's a Slytherin, and that old Gryffindor lion has no obligation to help him. 눈_눈

Secondly, in the original story, Snape intended to scare them by expelling them from school. With Lin Mo there, he might disrupt Snape's plans, which is frightening to think about.

He borrowed Snape's name, and it was all to deal with that idiot Lockhart, but he ended up being surrounded and might get labeled a show-off fool lion.

In addition, he took a flying car to Hogwarts, which damaged the old Willow of Hearts and disrupted Snape's speech.

Very well, he'll be punished for all his crimes, beheaded and his body displayed in public, left to rot in the wilderness, and who knows, Snape might even come out and whip his corpse.

Thinking this to himself, Lin Mo quickened his pace and walked straight into the carriage, sitting down in one breath. Yes, it wasn't out of his own volition; it was simply because, as Professor Snape's good student, he couldn't cause the professor any trouble. Yes, that was it.

Harry, and Ron, you must learn from your trials: "When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their will, strains their muscles and bones, starves their body, empties their resources, and frustrates their endeavors, so as to strengthen their resolve and increase their abilities."

Hehehe, I'm so great! Not only am I helping the professor with his worries, but I'm also helping my younger brothers develop independence. I hope they succeed.

Feeling somewhat embarrassed by his own shamelessness, Lin Mo guiltily touched his head and blamed his childish behavior on his two older brothers.

Snape: Hmph, you really know how to share the burden. You can't stand not causing trouble for a day.

Harry and Ron: It's really unnecessary for this great responsibility to fall on the two of us.

Lin Boyan and Tang Ziqin: Oh right, we're just scapegoats for our little brother. As long as he's happy.

As the train started moving, Lin Mo took one last "conscientious" look out the window... well, all he saw were rows and rows of hornbeams.

After that, he stopped reading altogether and simply closed his eyes to rest and recharge—yes, out of sight, out of mind. My two younger brothers, don't blame me for being heartless; the potions master in the cellar is just too "good," and I really can't afford to cause him any trouble. (ಥ_ಥ)

Just like last year, they arrived at Hogwarts in the evening, but since they didn't need to take a boat, they arrived at the Great Hall ahead of time.

The familiar bright lights, the familiar faces, the familiar old bee's distinctive attire. The familiar professors, and, most notably, the familiar black robe.

Sensing eyes sweeping over him from the bustling crowd, Snape frowned and followed their gaze. He was curious to see which foolhardy little monster dared to look at him.

Snape is incredibly annoyed. He wonders if that old bee has lost his mind, actually hiring Lockhart, who looks like a pretty face, as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor.

Ha, my judgment isn't as good as it was a few years ago.

Not only did he not invite me to be the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, but ever since all the professors were seated, that damned Lockhart has been buzzing in my ear like a clown.

A Merlin Class III medalist who somehow got his hands on this keeps bragging about his achievements. He's not even as good as that stupid giant surnamed Lin. At least Lin taught him and watched him grow up crooked... ugh, watched him grow up like this.

Snape, who was already speechless, suddenly had a change of heart. He now seriously suspected that it was that stupid vase who had caused his intellectual decline, so he gave Lockhart another fierce glare and moved away from him a little.

Because of Lockhart's contrast, Snape even glanced at Lin Mo with a kind look. However, when he followed Lin Mo's gaze back, he felt a bit of a headache.

The two looked at each other, and Lin Mo felt inexplicably guilty and embarrassed for some reason, so he touched his nose.

Seeing Lin Mo's silly expression, Snape silently retracted his earlier thought and glared at Lin Mo again.

After scanning the room and not seeing Harry, Snape was furious. He now seriously suspected that he was just unlucky today and had run into a bunch of idiots.

Not long after, Snape, who was in the distance, began to scan the area again to see if the two annoying, stupid lions had come. After searching again without success, he became a little irritated and glanced at the Slytherin area when he looked away.

Well, Draco is finally starting to act like a proper nobleman. Lucius, that vain peacock, can finally rest easy about his childish son. Hopefully, he'll bother me less these days.

His gaze shifted again. In previous years, there were very few people in the entire Hogwarts who could catch his eye, and almost no one could make him pay special attention. He had only fulfilled his duties as a headmaster and a professor. In places where the students could not see, he had been responsible enough.

Harry's class was an exception, and perhaps the only one. Snape understood that this class would be a significant phase in his life, perhaps the last, who could say for sure?

Their gazes lingered again on a kid who now looked much more normal. The lights were dazzling and bright, obscuring Lin Mo's face, especially the area around his eyes.

From the professor's seat, Lin Mo's eyes were blocked, and Snape could only see that face, which looked almost identical to that of an old friend.

With the same reassuring fortitude and composure as before, Snape's thoughts drifted away...

Perhaps that kid doesn't look like that. No matter how outstanding he is, I, a lonely and indifferent person, will never take a step closer to him.

Or perhaps, if I hadn't acted impulsively when I first met this little monster, I might still have no connection with him at all.

He realized that the little monster of today and the Mo of the past were not the same person, nor should they be.

I can't drag others down with me just because I'm in a quagmire myself. I'm not that great, and I don't want to go through all the trouble that Dumbledore did, but the boy has his own life to live, and I shouldn't interfere, nor do I have the right to hinder him.

Snape knew perfectly well why he had trusted this kid in the first place. But now, he couldn't entrust his trust to anyone; the burden he carried destined him to be alone.

He doesn't need anyone's praise or appreciation, nor does he need anyone's regret or guilt. Even if there is an abyss in front of him, he will die without regret.

Author's note: Updates may be later for a while because I have to attend a preparatory class every day, and my phone is confiscated by everyone. I can't even get it at noon, and it can only be sent out together after school in the evening.