Chapter 164: If This Doesn't Count as Love

"Kill Lin Xiaoan."

"Yes, my master."

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"I'm so stupid, really...... I just know that there will be unreliable stupid beeps around the protagonist of every online article - dragging his feet...... Labor and management don't know that labor and capital are so big that their fingers are so big, and they will be a stupid beep - even ......

Talisman ...... Zhu Xian Fu ...... Transmission note...... are all used...... There are only a few itching charms and hair loss charms that can only be used for mischief...... I'm left on my own...... It's hard work...... Heart (!) Bitter (!) )……”

The Ministry of Magic finally let Voldemort and them escape from the chaos.

Just one step away, one small step! The fruits of victory are close at hand and at your fingertips - but they are pinched by your own pig teammates!

Of course, Lin Xiaoan is unwilling, so recently, he has to recite a few words like this every day at breakfast time, and he should pray before the meal - well, he said the language of planting flowers, and the rotten nuts couldn't understand.

But even if he couldn't understand it, Sirius, who blamed himself, could detect something from the low pressure shrouded in Lin Xiaoan's black clouds.

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So, Sirius, Cialis Black, the only remaining male of the ancient and noble Black family, a handsome and dashing middle-aged straight man, is like a child daughter-in-law all day long, with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes, serving Lin Xiaoan diligently, shh

This also caused the almighty Mr. Butler and the four house-elves of Lin Xiao'an's family to ignore basic social etiquette, and as soon as they saw Sirius, they all put on disgusted faces.

Lin Xiaoan has no psychological barriers, and (almost) laughs at it all - to be reasonable, Lin Xiaoan feels that he didn't beat Sirius into a little Heavenly Pig Star, and he is already very Buddhist with Ami Tofu, okay?! Besides, isn't it right to treat life-savers and be cattle and horses?!

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This summer, Lin Xiaoan was ruthlessly abandoned by Professor Snape, and he had to stay aggrieved at the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix, receiving guidance from several experienced Aurors.

"Ann, Voldemort may have some actions against you......"

If you go back in time...... Phew, ninety-year, Dumbledore (born in 1881 AD) can still cos a little prince (Hua) depressed (clothes) little prince, but he is now more than a hundred years old, and he still wears the sparkling wizard robe of the stars and moon all day long, Lin Xiaoan said that his eyes are spicy and he is used to it...... Bah!

"I hope you'll be able to learn enough combat skills this summer......" Looking closely, the folds on Dumbledore's face seemed to have increased again.

Lin Xiaoan took a sip of cool honeysuckle dew, squinted his eyes comfortably, and said, "Don't worry, professor, I understand-the overall situation is important, I promise not to go to Spider Tail Alley-cut, isn't it Infernal Affairs, what do you do mysteriously." By the way, aren't you going to pick up Harry today? Go, go, come back early for the next meal. ”

Gay Deng smiled and said nothing: "......" is special, the child has grown up, and it is not easy to fool.

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Meanwhile, Spider's End Alley, at Professor Snape's home.

Extremely rarely, Professor Snape welcomed two female guests - Bellatrix, Lin Xiaoan's (presumably) cheap mother-in-law, and Mr. Lucius Malfoy's wife, Draco's mother, Mrs. Narcissa Malfoy.

As soon as Narcissa sat down, she said impatiently, "Severus, I'm sorry to bother you with this appearance, but I must come to see you." I think only you can help me, I'm desperate now......"

She closed her eyes, and two large tears oozed from under her eyelids.

"The Dark Lord won't let me talk about it......" Narcissa continued, eyes still closed, "he didn't want anyone to know about the plan. Is that...... Very confidential. Butβ€”"

"Since he won't tell you, you shouldn't say it." Professor Snape immediately said, "The Dark Lord's word is the law. ”

Narcissa trembled, as if she had been doused with a scoop of cold water.

For the first time since Bellatrix stepped into the house, there was a look of satisfaction on his face.

"How's that!" "Even Snape said thatβ€”since you're not allowed to say it, keep silent!" ”

"I happened to know about that plan." Professor Snape lowered his voice and said, "The Dark Lord has revealed his plans to a handful of people, and I am one of them. However, if I didn't know the secret, Narcissa, you would be guilty of a grave betrayal of the Dark Lord. ”

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"I guessed you know!" Narcissa said, breathing more freely, "He trusts you so much, Severus ......"

"You know the plan?" Bellatrix's satisfied expression quickly changed to one full of anger, "You'll know? ”

"Of course. But what help do you need, Narcissa? If you fantasize that I can convince the Dark Lord to change his mind, I'm afraid it's hopeless, not at all. Professor Snape said.

"Severus ......" tears rolled down Narcissa's pale cheeks, "my son...... My only son......"

"Draco should be proud!" Bellatrix said indifferently, "The Dark Lord has given him an extremely high honor. And I'm going to say a word for Draco: he didn't back down in the face of responsibility, he seemed happy to have the opportunity to prove what he was capable of, and he was very excited about what was to comeβ€”"

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Narcissa cried sadly, staring at Professor Snape beggingly.

"That's because he's only sixteen years old and has no idea what awaits him! Why, Snape? Why my son? It's too dangerous!! ”

Professor Snape said nothing. He avoided Narcissa's gaze and looked away from her tears, as if he thought it was unsightly, but he couldn't pretend not to hear her.

"If Draco succeeds," Professor Snape said, his eyes still looking away, "he'll be honored with a higher honor than everyone else." ”

"But he won't make it!" Narcissa cried, "How could he, even the Dark Lord himselfβ€”"

Bellatrix gasped, and Narcissa seemed to lose her courage in an instant.

"I mean...... Since no one has ever succeeded...... Severus...... Please...... You have been, and still are, Draco's favorite teacher...... You're an old friend of Lucius...... I beg you...... You are the Dark Lord's most trusted confidant and trusted advisor...... Can you talk to him and convince him-"

"I'm not stupid enough to try." Professor Snape said dryly.

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Narcissa seems to have lost the last bit of self-control. She stood up, staggered over to Professor Snape, grabbed the placket of his robes, and brought her face close to his, tears rolling down his chest.

She gasped and said, "You can do it." Draco can't do it, you can, Severus. You will succeed, you will succeed, and he will reward you more than all of us-"

Professor Snape grabbed Narcissa's wrist and pulled away her hand that was clutching his robes.

He looked down at her tear-stained face and said slowly, "I think he plans to send me one last time." But he decided to give Draco a try first. You know, if Draco succeeds, I'll be able to stay at Hogwarts for a while longer, playing my useful role as an agent to the end. ”