Hogwarts: Harry Returns from Water Margin

Chapter 56 Scarface Learns Guardian Spirit

Harry went to the headmaster's office, but the two gargoyle stone beasts at the door didn't dare ask for a password. They turned around and moved aside.

Harry walked forward, dragged out a chair, and sat down with an air of superiority. Before he could speak, Dumbledore said, "Please speak, Harry, what is it?"

Harry asked in surprise, "Why does the headmaster say that? It's supposed to be about seniority first, so why wasn't I asked to answer the headmaster first?"

Dumbledore raised an eyebrow. So easy to talk to today? Then the problem is probably not me.

He relaxed and said, "Alright, Harry, I called you here to talk about the Sorting Hat."

It turns out that this year's freshmen all chose their own colleges, which disrupted the balance among the freshmen of the four direct teaching colleges.

If Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff are considered barely balanced, then the new Slytherin students are three times worse than Gryffindor.

"Harry, you should know that if things continue like this, I think Hogwarts will probably have to merge into one house very soon."

"I don't want this problem to happen next year, so I might need your help."

Harry laughed and said, "That's easy to do, Headmaster. Just let me know if you need anything."

Seeing that he had agreed, Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Harry."

"So, what brings you here?"

Harry was referring to Dobby. Dumbledore listened intently, his brow furrowed, before finally speaking after a long pause.

"I don't know whose house-elf is named Dobby, and to inquire about a slave's name rashly might alert them."

"But I really didn't expect him to dare intercept your letter."

Harry frowned. "If that's the case, are we just going to wait to be slaughtered?"

"Oh, Harry, let's do the same as last year." Dumbledore winked. "Let that guy slip up on his own—at least for now, I haven't sensed any dark presence in the school."

Harry sneered, "Ha! I just hope the professor won't be like he was two years ago, just spouting empty platitudes."

"I can assure you of that, Harry."

Seeing his seriousness, Harry skipped the question and then asked, "Does the Headmaster know about the Patronus Charm?"

"This is a spell learned in higher grades, mostly used to deal with Dementors." Dumbledore asked curiously, "Why are you asking about this?"

Harry recounted Lockhart's words at Flourish and Blotts, which made Dumbledore chuckle.

"Lockhart is right, but the Patronus Charm can't harm Voldemort's soul. It's more for suppressing dark creatures."

Harry asked, "I heard Lockhart say that the Patronus Charm can materialize objects, is that true?"

"Of course, most people's guardian spirit spells are intangible; only powerful wizards can summon them into physical form."

"Like your father, whose guardian spirit was a stag, while your mother's was a doe."

Harry thought to himself: This Patronus Charm is truly amazing. Although it can't kill Voldemort, it can materialize and travel thousands of miles.

If there is trouble, one can see the cursed one; how could he have taught that scoundrel Dobbs to sever ties?

He cupped his hands and said, "I wonder which professor at the school has learned this guardian deity spell? I would like to ask him for guidance."

Dumbledore pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Hmm... it's a bit early for most young wizards, but it's just right for you. The Patronus Charm is indeed very useful."

"Let me think... Ah, how about Professor Snape teaches you? His Patronus Charm is incredibly powerful."

Although Harry disliked the greasy fellow, he reluctantly nodded in agreement after hearing how well the greasy fellow used spells.

Harry made a mental note of it, then bid farewell to Dumbledore and left.

The following evening, Harry had just finished eating when Snape summoned him to the underground classroom to teach him the Patronus Charm.

Once inside the classroom, Snape closed the door, glanced coldly at Harry, and said, "When Dumbledore told me about this, I was rather opposed to it."

"After all, it's hard for someone like you, whose mind is all muscles, to learn such a difficult spell."

"But you have her blood flowing in your veins, so I hope your bloodline won't be a disgrace."

This fellow continued to mock him, causing Harry to squint and grip his knife tightly.

Seeing him wave his wand as if to give a lesson, Harry scoffed, "I've heard from Dumbledore that the professor is a master of the Patronus Charm, so why won't he teach me something?"

Snape abruptly turned his head, then stared at Harry for a long while without saying a word, before finally saying, "Well, Mr. Potter, open your eyes wide and take a good look."

Having said that, he chanted "Call the Gods for Protection," and a wisp of silvery-white mist shot from the tip of the wand, condensing into a doe.

The doe circled Harry a few times before suddenly disappearing, much to Harry's surprise.

It should be known that the stag is male and the doe is female. Although Snape was not handsome, he possessed a commanding presence.

How could such a person summon a doe?

As the saying goes, male and female pair up, male and female match up. Snape has his own entanglements with Harry's parents, so why not pair a doe with James's stag?

Harry cursed inwardly, "Damn it, is this scoundrel after my dad?"