In this way, Severus tries to avoid Cynthia every day, and Cynthia tries not to think about Severus.

But she still gave the gift she had prepared on the boy's birthday. A brooch she had made herself, with the most powerful defensive magic array she had ever been able to engrave.

But the boy retreated intact. This made Cynthia feel uncomfortable for a long, long time.

The arrival of the final exams washed away the last loss in Cynthia's heart.

She began to devote herself to the final revision project.

The week-long final exams finally began on a gloomy rainy day. Due to the rain, the cold and damp cellar became more and more serious. Cynthia had to throw one warmth spell after another on herself, which made her feel better.

Cynthia would answer every exam quickly, and these questions were really easy for her.

A week passed, and she had completed all the subjects. The sky was also clear, and the dazzling sunlight leaked through the gaps in the clouds, and Cynthia hurriedly stretched out her hand to block it.

Her first year was over, and Slytherin lost Quidditch but still won the House Cup.

Cynthia embarks on the Hogwarts Express on the way back, just as she had been last year, except with a thin boy by her side.

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At 12 Grimmauld Place, Cynthia woke up early today. Pulling back the heavy curtains, the warm sunlight shone in, and her long hair felt like flowing gold.

Today was her and Regulus' birthday, and the fireplace was already piled up with all kinds of gifts that had been delivered.

She took all the things apart and didn't find the one that belonged to Severus. That left her in an empty mood all day until after dinner.

Mr. Black told her that he was going to take her to visit Mrs. Snape to-morrow to thank her for her kindness last time, and to catch up with her.

Cynthia was full of energy when she heard this, and hurriedly went upstairs to pick out clothes. She chose for a long time, and finally decided to wear a simple pink tulle dress.

The next day, Mr. Black took his wife and daughter to Spider's Tail Alley.

The three of them walked down the alley with a frown, their temperament and dress looked out of place in this dirty alley.

When I came to the door of the 19th, I heard the men's vulgar words and the women's uncontrollable sobs.

Orion immediately drew his wand: "Alohomora!" The door opened.

Inside, a drunken man was holding a beer bottle and smashing it on the back of a woman kneeling on the ground.

"Hurry up and stop! Armor Protector (Protego)! An invisible piece of armor appeared in front of the woman, blocking the incoming beer bottles.

Then he threw another spell at the man: "Stupefy!" The man fell to the ground

"Erin, how are you?" Walburga hurriedly stepped forward and picked up the woman.

The woman turned, revealing the boy she was holding in her arms. "Wall, O'Lane? How did you guys get here? ”

"If we don't come, how long are you going to put up with this Muggle?" O'Lane looked at the man on the ground in disgust.

"Severus, how are you?" Cynthia rushed over and grabbed the boy's hand.

She looked at the blood on the corner of the boy's mouth and the bruises on his face in distress, and took out a handkerchief to wipe it gently.

"It turns out that she is your daughter." Erin looked at the little girl with a worried face. "The house is relatively simple, you sit first, and I'll pour tea." As she spoke, she turned her head to look at the two children, "Seaver, you take Miss Black upstairs first, and we'll talk for a while." ”

"Yes, Mother." Severus nodded lightly and pulled Cynthia upstairs to his humble little bedroom.

The two of them sat side by side on the edge of the small bed, but they were silent. In the end, it was Cynthia who broke the embarrassing situation.

"How are you, Severus? Did they bully you last semester Ciris? Also, why don't you accept my birthday present from you? I made it myself...... "Cynthia said, with an aggrieved tone in her words.

“…… I ......" Severus opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"I, I'm fine. I didn't quarrel with Lily or anything...... As for the gifts...... I thought it was too expensive for me to take it, so I returned it to you...... I'm sorry......" he thought for a moment and stumbled. When she said Lily, she couldn't help but have a smile on her face.

Cynthia looked at the sudden smile on the boy's face with mixed feelings, and felt a knife pierced her heart, dull and dull.

"You, why are you avoiding me, Severus......" she said with difficulty.

"I just prefer to be around Lily. I like her a lot. Severus said lightly, but the red tips of his ears revealed the shyness in his heart.

"Oh......" Cynthia lowered her head.

The two men were silent again, and Cynthia covered her face with her hair, not wanting the boy to see her reddened eyes.

Downstairs living room.

"Erin, are you going to continue like this in the future?" O'Ryan threw out his own questions. Walburga also cast an inquiring glance at the woman.

"Yes, I still can't let go of him, I still love him." Erin looked at the man she had helped to fall asleep on the couch.

"But if you continue like this, what about Severus? You're not the little girl you were back then, Erin, you have to think about the child! Walburga looked helplessly at his friend back then.

"I have already given the patriarch token to Severus, and he can go back to inherit the family at any time." Erin lowered her head.

"Do you let a child inherit such a large family alone, and restore the glory of the Prince family alone? Erin, it's not fair to Severus, he deserves a better life! O'Ryan frowned.

"But...... Tobias, I love him......" Erin's heart began to waver a little.

"Yes, you love him, but what about him? Does he love you? Maybe it was love before, but now, has he ever looked at you? Why are you obsessed with Erin, be kind to yourself and your children. Orion asked.

Erin was speechless by his sharp questions. Yes, Tobia has changed since she learned her identity as a witch and doesn't love her anymore, just thinking that she and Seaver are two monsters.

"You make me think again, Orion. I'm ......" Erin reluctantly looked at Tobia again.

"Okay, when the kids need to go to Diagon Alley to buy textbooks, you give me the answer. As your friends, the Black family will help you whenever you want. O'Lane nodded. Then let's go first today, you, think about it again. ”

"Well, I will. For the sake of Seaver, I'll think about it. Erin promised him. I went up and called the children down. ”

"You can call her Thea, dear." Walburga smiled when he saw his friend listen to him.

Erin went upstairs and found two children who were silent and opposite. "Thea, Seaver, let's go down."

"Don't forget our promise, Irene." Oraine reminded him again before heading out.

"No, don't worry." Erin touched her son's black hair.

"Goodbye, Aunt Irene. Goodbye, Severus. Cynthia saluted Erin and shook her hand at the boy.

"Goodbye, Mr. Black, Mrs. Black. Goodbye, Cynthia. Severus bowed slightly.

With that, the three of them left.

Erin sat next to Tobias, caressing the man's face one after the other. Softly said, "We're going to make a break, dear ......"