Ask Snape for help?!
Did I hear that right?
Sirius stopped trying to curry favor with Ron and stared blankly at Harry.
What exactly is going on?
Are Harry and Snape on good terms?
This world is too magical.
Harry, this lad, clearly has James's face, yet Snape, that guy who hates James to his bones, hasn't bothered him!
This is abnormal, truly too abnormal.
Sirius was terribly choked up. He wanted to transform back into a human and then dissuade Harry from getting close to that guy who spends all his time researching Dark Arts.
But considering that his great revenge was not yet exacted, he still forced himself to endure.
Forget it, once Peter is caught, there will be plenty of opportunities to make Harry see Snivellus's true colors.
While Sirius was lost in thought, Harry was seriously discussing with Ron and Hermione about what to say to Snape.
Although Harry's intuition told him that Professor Snape would definitely help him, Hermione and Ron unanimously agreed that some strategy was necessary.
Considering Harry's good relationship with Snape, they decided to adopt Big black dog in Harry's name.
After all, although the dog's true owner was Ron, if they explicitly said it was for Ron, they felt Professor Snape might not offer assistance.
After their discussion, the planned trip to Hogsmeade was temporarily put on hold, and the three, along with Big black dog, turned back towards Hogwarts.
Big black dog obediently followed Ron, occasionally looking up at him, seemingly anticipating his future life.
Arriving outside the Hogwarts gates, Sirius watched Harry enter the campus, then stayed with Ron and Hermione to play outside the gate.
As for the Dementors not far away, Sirius didn't pay them any mind at all.
However, he still maintained a degree of vigilance in his heart.
He knew that his Big black dog form was not absolutely safe; there was one person in this school who could definitely recognize his Animagus form.
That person was his old friend Remus Lupin, this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts ClassProfessor.
If he were to pass by the school gate now, just one glance, and his disguise would be compromised.
He could only silently pray that his old friend had no plans to go to Hogsmeade today.
Whether Merlin heard his prayer or not, a short while later, Sirius saw Snape, his black robes billowing.
Watching Harry chatting and laughing with Snape, Sirius felt a surge of jealousy and couldn't help but roar in his heart.
Damn it!
As Harry's godfather, he had never been that close to Harry.
A complex mix of emotions churned deep within him.
Bitterness, anger, and unwillingness intertwined, almost making it impossible for him to calm down.
This feeling was so strong that he couldn't help but bare his teeth at Snape, and his earlier thought of acting docile in front of Snape was instantly thrown aside.
"Harry, is this the Big black dog you want to keep?" Snape frowned tightly. "This dog looks a bit fierce; it doesn't seem very suitable for you."
"If you really want a dog, I can give you a XXX-class magical creature, a crup, which is extremely loyal to Wizards."
"In every aspect, it's much better than this stray dog."
Originally, Snape hadn't paid much attention to Harry adopting a stray dog, as it's normal for youths to want pets.
So, when Harry approached him with the request, he followed Harry here without a second thought.
But he never expected that the moment he saw Big black dog, his heart would be filled with a sense of disgust.
This feeling was so strong that he wished he could pull out his wand and cast a curse on this dog.
Hearing Snape's suggestion, Harry quickly said, "No, Professor, I just feel a strong connection with this dog, which is why I thought of adopting it."
"It's not fierce at all, and it's very intelligent. Ron and Hermione can both attest to that."
Not fierce at all?
Then why is it baring its teeth, showing an attacking posture?
Harry, this kid, has also learned to lie through his teeth.
Snape expressionlessly pointed to Big black dog's exposed fangs.
"This..." Harry had a flash of inspiration. "It's a bit fierce right now, very likely due to the Dementors' influence."
Seeing this, Ron quickly rubbed Big black dog's head vigorously, trying to prove to Snape that this dog was truly harmless.
Sirius also realized his impropriety and, cooperating with Ron's actions, put on a fawning expression.
Careless!
This was his best chance to enter Hogwarts; he had to suppress his hostility towards Snape no matter what.
Snivellus, look how well-behaved I am, absolutely suitable to be a pet for Little Wizards.
Watching Harry's expectant expression, Snape couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
To be honest, he couldn't stand the sight of this black dog, so he felt an inexplicable resistance to Harry adopting it.
Although he was unwilling to admit it, Harry's persistence and trust in him involuntarily softened his attitude.
Moreover, he had already promised Harry before coming, and now he couldn't possibly refuse.
After all, he really didn't want to see disappointment in those eyes.
Helplessly, he finally confirmed, "Harry, do you really want to adopt this stray dog?"
"Yes, I really like this dog," Harry nodded without hesitation, his eyes sparkling with anticipation and gratitude. "Please, Professor."
Seeing Harry's determined expression, Snape no longer had any other thoughts.
He nodded lightly, then pointed his wand at the black dog on the ground: "I grant your request."
"However, this dog looks quite dirty. I'll clean it for you, lest its fleas crawl onto you all."
This statement immediately provoked Sirius's displeasure. He could no longer suppress his temper and barked furiously at Snape.
Woof woof woof—
You're the one with fleas!
You're the one who looks dirty; look at your black robes, they're shining black!
Snape ignored Big black dog's barking and instead took out a special pet tag, marking down the pet's information and activity range on it.
As he waved his wand, preparing to use the Levitation Charm to float the dog in the air and then use a cleaning spell to thoroughly clean this dirty Big black dog, a strange impulse surged within him.
So, with the words on his lips, he inexplicably chanted.
"Bat-Bogey Hex!"
As the spell landed, Big black dog was suddenly hung upside down in the air, its four limbs flailing desperately, letting out angry and helpless yelps.
Watching this scene, an indescribable sense of pleasure welled up in Snape's heart.
The corners of his mouth unconsciously curved into a faint smile, and then he raised his wand, using a cleaning spell to thoroughly clean the still-inverted Big black dog.
Phew—
That's much better now!
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