harleyscars Chapter 188 The mystery gradually becomes clear
Chapter 188 The mystery gradually becomes clear
"Why do you suddenly want to ask this question?"
Snape asked lazily.
Draco hesitated for a moment, then realized his intuitive reaction was doubtful and he didn't know how to explain it.
She couldn't tell Severus that she had just met Sirius.
Naturally, there was no way to tell him the information and reasoning he got from Sirius.
The basis of this question, after all, is the secret of Sirius's successful escape from prison:
Dementors can only sense human emotions and cannot recognize people.
It is based on this principle that I began to wonder whether it is possible to use the name of prison visit to
Bring dying people into Azkaban to replace weaker prisoners.
It was also hard to say what she was not sure what she was accusing Mr. Crouch of by thinking this.
Is she accusing Mr. Crouch of taking his wife to prison and leaving in place of his son?
Then he was accused of bringing such a son to the World Cup and failing to take precautions.
Allowing him to steal Harry's wand and use it against him?
It seems incredible when you think about it, but it also seems to be possible.
This can explain why Shanshan endured his fear of heights and waited alone in the first-class carriage.
It can also explain why Shanshan was by his side when he was being controlled.
But what does this have to do with Mr. Crouch's strange illness?
After worrying for a long time, my thoughts are still in a mess.
The feeling of being just one step away from the answer lingers even more strongly in my mind.
Feeling Severus staring at him, he could only frown and look back.
But it caused him to warn slowly.
"Remember? Always pay attention to your emotions and thoughts."
Hearing this, Draco blushed and apologized in a low voice.
Judging from the look in his dark eyes, my laxity just now might have made him aware of my troubles.
"It's theoretically possible. But, Draco—"
As expected, Severus spoke calmly.
"You promised to leave this matter to us."
"That's what Professor Dumbledore said, right?"
Draco breathed a sigh of relief and nodded slightly, but he couldn't help but ask the last two questions.
"Do you trust Professor Moody?"
"He can't be a bad guy."
"Where's Mr. Crouch?"
Severus was silent for a moment.
"let's start."
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This was Draco's first attempt at practicing Occlumency and Legilimency at the same time.
In order to resist Severus' increasingly powerful Legilimency,
Draco was exhausted from all the concentration.
But she still tried to calm down and resist, while trying to test Severus through small details.
See if there's an opportunity to peer into his mysterious mind.
It was very difficult, and while Draco was resisting, he unconsciously bit a row of teeth marks on his lower lip.
Now Severus's attack was so strong that after successfully defending,
It was almost too shaky to stand, let alone fight back.
But my strong personality doesn't allow me to give up easily.
Fortunately, so far, the brain-blocking technique has blocked every attack of Severus.
This was totally unexpected for Draco. Even Severus showed an admiring expression.
But after all, it is magic that I have been practicing in my daily life since the second grade.
In comparison, the Legilimency course did not go so smoothly.
After all, counterattack is more energy-consuming, and the time you have to touch this spell is limited.
The practice went on for the second hour without a break.
Finally, after a successful defense, he fell to the ground due to exhaustion.
I struggled hard to stand up, but found it difficult to do so.
Severus came over and gently helped Draco up and sat him in an armchair.
Standing aside, gently stroking her long hair.
Draco was as obedient as a spoiled white cat.
She stretched her neck slightly, raised her head slightly, and pressed her hand against Severus's.
The graceful lines from the chin to the neck are even more beautiful in the fire.
"You did very well, Draco."
"But I have to fight back successfully, right?"
"Yes. You have to learn it."
Severus finished and sighed.
He walked back to the desk and brought back two cups.
After handing one of them to himself, he sat on the single chair opposite.
He slowly pulled up the sleeve of his left robe, revealing the Dark Mark.
"I meant to talk to you about this when you came in."
"But we can talk now. It's a good time to take a break."
Then, Severus' face darkened and the words came out of his mouth,
Draco instantly felt goosebumps rising from his lower back.
It was as if something was scraping the bones at the same time.
"You must master the mantra of the mind first, because,"
"When the Dark Lord returns, he will surely want to recruit you."
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"S..Severus, you mean, 'if' the Dark Lord comes again, right?"
She tried to confirm it out of discomfort and shock, but was replaced by fear when Severus shook his head.
"When the Dark Lord returns."
"While the timing is uncertain, we all know he will be back."
Lucius knew it, and Narcissa knew it too."
"Then, as we all know, the Dark Lord will need to rebuild his power."
"This means that he will want to recruit new blood. Especially, from pure-blood families."
Draco listened in disbelief, his face pale, but it was hard to tell whether it was from fatigue or fear.
“Generally speaking, he would establish contacts first and then make a formal invitation after graduation.”
His dark eyes were still unfathomable, but Draco could more or less guess what he was thinking.
Both his father and he must have joined the Dark Lord shortly after graduation.
"But this time, if we can get students who are still studying to join us,"
"For the Dark Lord, it will be a powerful weapon to strike a blow to Dumbledore."
"Does this mean that the Dark Lord will return within a few years?"
Severus nodded and pointed to the symbol on his hand.
"Maybe a few months, maybe a year or two. But it won't be long."
"This is the symbol of the Dark Lord. It will become more and more obvious as his power grows."
"Now, all it needs is color, and it will be fully formed."
"I was taught Occlumency and Legilimency because..."
"The Dark Lord is a top-notch Legilimency master."
"He can easily extract the target's memories and emotions from his mind."
"Then, turn your weakest emotions into weapons of abuse and control."
"Only a strong Occlumency technique can really protect you from him."
Draco was still trying to digest Severus' words, his tired body and mind making it difficult for him to think.
A myriad of worries flashed through his mind in confusion, but they always revolved around his parents, Severus and Harry.
But before Severus could remind him, he had already buried this worry deep down.
"very good."
Severus smiled weakly.
It occurred to Draco that the practice just now might have made him exhausted.
He raised the cup, took a sip of the potion in it, closed his eyes, and spoke slowly.
"The Dark Lord won't necessarily force you to join him immediately. He will try to seduce you first."
"But he won't wait too long. At some point, you have to make your own decision."
"But I can't say no, can I?"
"You and your parents are—"
Severus interrupted himself.
She stood up, walked over to Draco, and placed her right hand gently on her shoulder.
"Draco. You always have a choice."
"When you make a choice, please always remember—"
"We will protect you. But we don't need your protection."
For some reason, Draco felt a pang of sadness in his heart, and his throat choked for unknown reasons.
He reached out and shook Severus' hand.
"Get up. We need to continue practicing."
"When you use Legilimency, remember to think of the memory I least want to face."
Draco stood up, not noticing Severus's silent lips whispering.
"We'll make it in time."
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