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

After finishing his classes for the day, Lin Mo rushed to the cellar. He overheard a terrified little snake saying that Professor Snape wanted to see him. Looking at the still shaken snake, Lin Mo gave him a knowing look, patted him on the shoulder, and offered a brief reassurance.

Lin Mo entered the cellar without any hindrance and saw Snape packing his things. He walked over and said, "Sir, were you looking for me?"

Having endured the torment of two deaf and mentally challenged individuals the previous night, Snape was particularly irritated by Lin Mo's question: "Or does Mr. Lin think a Slytherin student would dare to tease you like this?"

Hearing Snape's angry words, Lin Mo was stunned. He always spoke to Snape like this. Who had offended his Headmaster?

Without continuing, Lin Mo wisely changed the subject: "Is there something you need from me, sir? Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Mr. Lin, have you forgotten your promise to me? Your poor professor went to the principal's office last night to help you avoid that idiot Lockhart's class," Snape said without looking up as he checked his packed belongings.

"Thank you for your trouble, sir," Lin Mo said, somewhat surprised by Snape's efficiency. "Of course, I haven't forgotten what I promised you."

"That's good. Now come with me to Potions class." Snape picked up the box containing his belongings and strode towards the door.

On the way to the Potions classroom, Snape asked Lin Mo, "Didn't you know I had Potions class today?"

"Sir, I don't have the schedules for other grades, so I really didn't know you had Potions class this period," Lin Mo explained.

Snape glanced at him and asked, "With Mr. Lin's current strength and reputation, can't he just ask about the timetables for each year's students? Do I really need to delegate this to you?"

"Yes, sir, I'll ask about the class schedule when I get back today." Lin Mo appeared to be completely compliant in front of Snape, listening attentively to everything Snape said.

"Should your busy headmaster say you're stupid, or that you're too obedient?" Snape's intention to stop him was clear. "No need to ask. Go back and get the timetables for each year from me."

"Okay, okay." Lin Mo saw Snape looking at him like he was an idiot, but he still agreed very quickly.

Please, it's really hard not to like the thoughtful Snape.

"I took a look when I had some time, and some of your classes conflict with my Potions class. Just focus on your classes and don't worry about my Potions class," Snape reminded Lin Mo, although he knew Lin Mo wouldn't be foolish enough to prioritize becoming a teaching assistant.

"I understand." Lin Mo nodded.

The three arrived at the Potions classroom, where many people were already sitting with worried expressions, most of them reviewing potions knowledge.

The moment Snape appeared, the quiet murmur in the classroom vanished.

When class started, Snape handed a stack of homework to Lin Mo and said, "Mr. Lin, please distribute the homework." He knew that Lin Mo knew the names of almost all the students at Hogwarts, so he didn't care how Lin Mo distributed the homework.

"Okay, Professor." Lin Mo took the assignment and went downstairs to distribute it to each student.

Lin Mo distributed the assignments quickly, finishing in no time. He then walked back to Snape's side and stood quietly.

Snape scanned the entire Potions classroom, and after confirming that no foolish little troll dared to be late for his class, he said, "This school year, Mr. Lin will be frequently in Potions class as a teaching assistant. I hope no one with a brain full of reeds will question his abilities."

The Serpent King's gaze lingered, intentionally or unintentionally, on several students from pure-blood families, and for a moment, his gaze made them feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

The Weasley twins below secretly smiled at Lin Mo with surprised expressions, but surprisingly, they didn't make any faces. This proved that Snape's intimidating power was indeed immense.

"Look at your holiday assignments. You should be glad that Mr. Lin graded them, otherwise I don't think I can guarantee that some of you would still be able to get your current grades," Snape said, glancing lightly at Lin Mo and then at the Weasley twins.

Feeling Snape's gaze, Lin Mo smiled guiltily and glared at the Weasley twins who were frantically and secretly thanking him.

If those two had even half of Kalebo's potion-making skills, or if they had put more effort into potion-making, he wouldn't have had to give them preferential treatment behind his own dean's back. Lin Mo thought to himself, glancing in Kalebo's direction.

Their eyes met, and Kalebo quickly turned his head to the other side. Lin Mo keenly noticed a hint of struggle and helplessness in the other's fleeting gaze.

Snape noticed Lin Mo's absent-mindedness and gently tapped the table. His long, deep voice, like an ancient bell, echoed in everyone's ears and reverberated throughout the classroom: "Turn to page 2 of your textbook..."

The lecture sounded wonderful, Lin Mo thought to himself, his eyes fixed on every movement of the potions professor, who was always dressed in a black robe. Even though he had learned the material many times before, he still found it fascinating to listen to it again.

After finishing his lecture, Snape had the students begin hands-on activities, and he went down to observe their every step. Lin Mo noticed that Snape's simple act of going down to check on them had quite frightened the young wizards.

Lin Mo sighed silently. He knew what the young wizards were thinking, but he knew Snape's personality even better. The subconscious rejection from everyone was the result Snape wanted, but it was the current situation he didn't want to see.

Lin Mo quickened his pace and stopped in front of Snape. Snape looked at him and said in a low but clear voice, "Mr. Lin, you should know that I didn't bring you here to be my assistant so that you would cause me trouble."

"I know, Professor." Lin Mo kept his voice down so that the two of them could hear him. "So I'll help you keep an eye on them. You sit in the front and oversee everyone."

Snape didn't speak, but after a moment's thought, he agreed: "Then I'll see how Mr. Lin is doing lately." With that, he walked back to the podium and sat down.

The young wizards were pleasantly surprised to find Snape sitting down and not moving. They all looked at Lin Mo, who had just exchanged a few words with Snape in secret, their faces full of gratitude.

Mr. Lin wasn't acting suspiciously at all; he was a great hero who sacrificed his life for us. We were heartbroken.

Receiving a chorus of kind glances, Lin Mo understood what the little wizards meant. He found it somewhat amusing; he wasn't doing it for the sake of these little monsters, but simply because he was afraid the Potions Master would get angry and give him a dressing down back in the cellar.