HP: The Duelist of Hogwarts - 380

Chapter 380: Three Teachers

If it were before, Sean might not have agreed so readily. But with the future situation, to defeat Voldemort, Harry was an indispensable link. Harry becoming stronger was undoubtedly something of tremendous help to Sean, so he was willing to help Harry grow stronger.

To become the protagonist of this world's history, Harry naturally had his unique qualities. If they could be on good terms, they should be. If he could provide help, under circumstances not endangering himself, giving some assistance was natural. Currently, being on good terms with Harry only had benefits for Sean—naturally, there was no need to deliberately distance himself.

Moreover, from the beginning, when Sean met Harry, he already had a plan targeting Harry. Though later the two became friends through various interactions, Sean's plan wasn't canceled—just modified on the original basis, becoming more humane.

The core of Sean's plan regarding Harry was first to make Harry stronger, both psychologically and physically, capable of standing independently, and becoming the main force against Voldemort.

The Savior title Harry had always wanted to avoid actually held an incomparable position in the magical world of wizards' psychology. This point neither Harry nor Dumbledore had utilized well. Now with Sean present, he naturally wouldn't let such good potential influence go to waste.

The brief meeting ended, and Order members departed separately with serious expressions and solemn looks, clearly aware of the Order's future position and challenges in the magical world.

Returning to Hogwarts Castle, Sean went straight to Snape's office.

Snape hadn't yet returned, so Sean waited a long time. Not until night deepened did Snape finally arrive, pushing open the door to his office.

Seeing Sean sitting inside, Snape showed no surprise. He was just silent for a while before speaking. "Starting next semester, we'd better keep our distance."

Snape never treated Sean as a child.

After hearing Snape's words, Sean immediately guessed something and asked, "Professor, how much time did Voldemort give you to kill me?"

Snape was somewhat surprised by Sean's words, but considering Sean's abilities and wisdom, he felt it was reasonable. So he no longer hid anything. "Before next semester ends. But I think by mid-semester, the Dark Lord will probably pressure me."

"Then, Professor, what are you thinking?"

Glancing sideways at Sean, Snape asked back, "What do you think I'm thinking?"

"I don't know either. But I only know that, Professor, your undercover career with Voldemort is about to end. When that time comes, I think we should hold a celebration party."

"Dumbledore needs someone to spy there."

"So I'll find a replacement. Professor, you can rest assured."

Snape looked at Sean. After a long time, he slowly asked, "Sean, how many things have you been hiding from me?"

"In any case, I won't harm those who treat me well. That's enough, wouldn't you say?"

Snape slowly nodded. "I understand. If there's anywhere you can use me, you can tell me directly. I'll do my utmost to help."

"On this point, Professor, rest assured. I won't be polite."

After saying goodbye to Snape, since today was Saturday, Sean went directly to the classroom at the end of the third floor. At this time, Antonius and Nicolas were both waiting there.

Entering the classroom, Sean asked, "Teacher Antonius, Teacher Nicolas, are there any problems with my paper?"

Nicolas was first to look up, just smiling at Sean. "Wait for your teacher to answer you."

"Teacher Nicolas, aren't you also my teacher?"

When it came to building relationships, Sean was always skilled.

Sure enough, hearing Sean's words, Nicolas shook his head with a smile, saying again, "Alright, then wait a moment for your Teacher Antonius to answer."

Soon, Antonius looked up at Sean, smiling. "Very meticulous paper. I can't find any problems, and it indeed continues from my paper. It can be published."

Hearing Antonius's words, Sean exhaled. "That's wonderful. This way, the Killing Curse I was hit with before was worth—"

Before the third round began, Sean had already mostly written his paper. After being hit by the Killing Curse, using life alchemy to alleviate the curse's aftereffects filled the last gap in the paper's experimental aspect. Though without filling this gap the paper could still be completed, the quality would be lacking. Now with the gap filled, Sean's paper truly became flawless, reaching quite excellent standards.

But Sean had obviously overlooked something. Previously, he feared Antonius and Nicolas would worry, so he hadn't mentioned being hit by the Killing Curse. Just now, learning his paper could be submitted without problems and receiving both teachers' affirmation, he relaxed psychologically and accidentally mentioned it.

Though he only said half before closing his mouth, Antonius and Nicolas were sharp—how could they be fooled? Moreover, he'd said most of the key parts, so naturally it couldn't be hidden.

"Killing Curse—what happened?"

"Sean, don't you dare lie to us!"

Looking at Antonius and Nicolas interrogating him, Sean shrugged helplessly, somewhat embarrassed. "Actually, when I fought Voldemort before, I was still hit by his Killing Curse. But because I was in Animagus form then with quite high magic resistance, I wasn't affected by the curse's lethal effect. However, the death magic power in the curse still invaded my body. At that time, I used life alchemy to try it, and it indeed expelled that death magic power. So you two teachers don't need to worry—I'm fine now."

Though Sean was sitting right beside them looking completely fine, Antonius and Nicolas still felt afraid. That was the Killing Curse—absolutely the most evil and dangerous magic among the three Unforgivable Curses. If they weren't careful, they might never have seen Sean again!

"Sean, you absolutely cannot take risks like this in the future! Absolutely not!"

Looking at the serious-faced Antonius, Sean nodded without hesitation. "Alright, I'll listen to you, Teacher Antonius."

Though I'm not actually planning to truly keep this promise.