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Exploring the world of Harry Potter, current progress 18.331%.
In the living room, after Dumbledore confirmed that Yang Tao had no ill will towards Harry, the tense atmosphere between them eased.
Yang Tao's gaze fell upon that arrogant and tragic man in the world of Harry Potter.
Severus Snape.
He was thin and had a terrifyingly gloomy appearance, with black, fluffy hair and a pair of sharp, black eyes.
Although he was handsome, his demeanor was extremely melancholic.
Snape perfectly demonstrated to Yang Tao what it meant to raise a child that was not his own.
He greatly admired Snape's single-mindedness in love and his deep affection, but admiration was one thing; he still wanted to shout out loudly:
'Simps don't die well!'
Snape must have wanted to hit him with a Cruciatus Curse right now.
"Headmaster Dumbledore, your attitude gives me hope that we can continue our discussion, but I hope you can explain Snape's actions."
What's an explanation worth? He wanted compensation!
Although Dumbledore was old, he wasn't completely muddled; he naturally understood the meaning behind Yang Tao's words.
"Mr. Yang Tao, what explanation do you need? As long as it's reasonable, I will certainly satisfy it."
A smile played on Yang Tao's lips. From the beginning until now, it had all been nonsense—talk about not taking good care of him, not caring, etc., which was actually meaningless.
"Poor Harry, he hasn't been exposed to the magical world since he was a child. He has missed out on far too much compared to children from magical families."
"So I think Professor Snape's Incantation of Dark Sectumsempra, Patronus Charm, and Occlumency would be very good."
Yang Tao paused, then continued, "And the Killing Curse."
As for other ordinary spells, you could just spend some Galleons and find a newly graduated Ravenclaw student; they would surely explain it no worse than a professor.
Dumbledore gently shook his head and said, "Incantation of Dark Sectumsempra is a spell invented by Professor Snape; I have no right to make a decision on that. I can give you the Patronus Charm and Occlumency, but as for the Killing Curse..."
"I'm sorry, that spell requires a very high level of mental control, and frequent use will corrupt one's soul. Although you are somewhat special, I assume this spell is for Harry, isn't it?"
"Having a sword in hand and choosing whether or not to use it are two different things, Headmaster Dumbledore. Although the Killing Curse affects one's soul and mind, Harry's enemies can use it recklessly. Why shouldn't we be able to use it!"
"However, you are right; the Killing Curse is too early for Harry. In that case, let's change it to the Fiendfyre Curse."
This was the so-called 'door-in-the-face effect.' He never expected Dumbledore to give him an Unforgivable Curse from the start; he felt that the Fiendfyre Curse was most suitable for Harry.
The first Dark Lord wielded the Fiendfyre Curse with masterful skill, completely capable of defeating Voldemort.
Dumbledore hesitated for a moment and said, "Alright."
Actually, Harry could obtain these spells himself, but time is money, my friend.
Practice early, get familiar early.
Yang Tao's gaze fell on Snape, who stood silently to the side, exuding a gloomy aura. Clearly, he was not in a good mood.
"Professor Snape, regarding your actions just now, how do you feel about compensating my wounded spirit with the Incantation of Dark Sectumsempra?"
"...Alright."
Yang Tao nodded slightly, extended his hand, and opened the wooden door that appeared in front of him out of thin air.
"Harry."
He called out to a bewildered Harry. Just now, Harry had been forcefully pushed back by Yang Tao without knowing anything.
He was still in a state of confusion.
"Come here, I'll introduce you to two elders..."
Harry walked out of the wooden door and into the living room.
"This is Headmaster Dumbledore, and this is Professor Snape."
Dumbledore showed a benevolent smile, his heart filled with emotion as he looked at the grown-up Harry.
Snape, however, had a complex expression, his face changing color, at times disgusted, at times nostalgic. Finally, he looked into Harry's emerald green eyes and said, "Harry Potter, you have the same repulsive appearance as your father..."
But you also have the same brilliant eyes as your mother. Of course, he didn't say that last part out loud.
"I will have an owl deliver the spells when I return..."
With that, Snape's figure transformed into a black shadow and flew out of the room.
Apparition, damn it, I forgot about that spell.
However, Yang Tao wasn't too annoyed. If other spells had issues, he still had a chance to salvage them, but if Apparition lacked strong control, using it rashly could result in one's upper body going through while the lower body remained in place.
Dumbledore said with a smile, "Harry, don't worry. Professor Snape is just not good at expressing himself. Rest assured, he has no ill will towards you."
"By the way, this is your acceptance letter, and the key to the vault your parents left for you at Gringotts..."
As he spoke, Dumbledore took out an envelope and an antique-looking key from his wide wizarding robes.
"Actually, I had already arranged for Hagrid to take you to Diagon Alley to buy school supplies, but now that there's..."
"Yang Tao."
"With Mr. Yang Tao leading you, I don't think Hagrid will be needed."
At this moment, Dumbledore didn't look like the greatest White Wizard in the wizarding world, but more like an elderly man, rambling on incessantly.
Harry also asked some questions about his parents. Yang Tao could tell that Harry had a good impression of Dumbledore, which was normal.
Dumbledore's image itself was very easy to like, and combined with his demeanor, he was practically a child magnet.
"Harry, I should go now. I will be waiting for your arrival at Hogwarts."
With that, Dumbledore stood up from the sofa, looked at Yang Tao, and said, "I'm going to the Dursleys' house to discuss the past few years..."
"You're right, the wizarding world has an undeniable responsibility towards the Dursleys and Harry. I will fight for them to receive appropriate treatment."
"Then I'll trouble you, Headmaster Dumbledore."
Yang Tao smiled as he saw Dumbledore out the door, watching him slowly walk towards Number 4 Privet Drive.
He closed the door.
Returning to the living room.
Harry's eyes were a little red; Dumbledore's earlier mention of his parents' past made him feel incredibly sad.
"Harry, don't be sad. It's time for us to go buy your school supplies."
Harry looked up at Yang Tao and asked, "Sir, why do I feel like Professor Snape, who just left, is full of malice towards me?"
Yang Tao reached out and stroked Harry's head, smiling as he said, "Your father, James Potter, was a good father, but that doesn't stop him from being a jerk..."
"???"
Dumbledore didn't say that just now. Harry subconsciously felt that what Yang Tao said should be true, but as a son, he still didn't want to believe it.
"Your father bullying Snape at Hogwarts was pretty much the same as Dudley bullying you at home, even worse."
"Ah?"
"Hmm... Originally, you should have been called Harry Severus. Do you understand what that means?"
Harry's mouth hung open.
"Snape didn't kill you purely because he always deeply loved your mother. Snape might target you, despise you, but he will also protect you, defend you, because you are Lily's child."
Harry was now like he had been hit by a Petrificus Totalus spell, staring blankly at Yang Tao.
"Is... is the adult world so chaotic?"
"No, no, no, you've only seen the tip of the iceberg!"
"There are just some things you're too young to hear right now. I'll tell you when you're older."
For example, the story between Dumbledore and Grindelwald that had to be told.
Rubbing Harry's head, Yang Tao smiled and said, "Alright, Harry, let's go shopping first."
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