Chapter 99: The Gift of Destiny
It’s not just that there’s no Dumbledore.
There is no surprise part of the owl delivering the letter yet.
Ian feels that his path to magic is definitely a bit tortuous. Other people's novice village guides are either the gentle Professor McGonagall, or the big guy Hagrid who is stupid, rich in money, and easy to gain favorability. Why does he become the most unpopular half-blood prince in Hogwarts?
Yes.
Wearing black loose mop robes and greasy hair that has not been shampooed for many years, the man who is now in the office of the director of the orphanage is Snape, the current director of Slytherin.
This professor has many names, such as a potion genius, a chronically ill man, and an ultimate invincible pure love warrior with a lot of buffs.
Of course.
Perhaps the most well-known label on Snape is that he was once a Death Eater who followed the Dark Lord - Ian knew that he was now Dumbledore's double agent, but this fact did not There is no way to conceal the other party's former Death Eater identity.
The temperament that makes people feel scared cannot be faked.
Because of this.
Now that Snape has become his guide, this is not good news for Ian.
"Ian, come in quickly!"
The director of the orphanage was sitting facing the door, so she immediately saw Ian being surrounded, and she hurriedly Smiling and waving to Ian.
Ian enters the door.
He closed the door smoothly.
There was a sound of "wailing" from children outside.
"Poor little Ian can finally have a better life, thank God." While mumbling happily, Ms. Elena introduced the gloomy temperament to Snape. “This is Ian, the most sensible and heart-warming child here. "
"I believe that although he is not from a good background, he will definitely become one of the best children among you. Even those children from noble families, I think, are not as smart as Ian. "
Ms. Irina was not shy in her praise of Ian.
This makes Ian a little embarrassed. He is an adult soul who has traveled through time. Compared with other people's children, it is really unfair.
"I hope that is indeed the case."
Snape, who was sitting opposite Ms. Elena, was also observing Ian.
From the moment Ian walked in, his eyes never moved away from Ian's face. The expression with a straight face and complicated eyes made Ian a little confused.
Is this... a feeling of guilt?
[Thought Perception] This extraordinary characteristic from [Psychology] gives Ian the special ability to detect the most intense emotions in the other person's heart, as well as some of the deepest desires.
At this time.
Because the other party was not calm inside, Ian sensed Snape's emotions immediately. Such anomalies immediately reminded Ian of what Dumbledore had said.
The professor who comes to your door later feels like he owes you a lot?
Is this professor the Snape in front of him... Ian felt a strange feeling. He was obviously not Harry Potter, nor could he be Lily Potter's illegitimate son.
So, where does Snape's emotion come from?
"What are you doing! How is this possible!?"
Suddenly.
Just when Ian was confused.
There was a hint of disbelief in Snape's eyes, his face began to become suspicious, and the look he looked at Ian also took on a sharpness that was as sharp as a lump in the throat.
"Huh?"
Ian was frightened and took a few steps back.
Ms. Irina was also confused by Snape's reaction.
"Legilimency! Mr. Prince, Dumbledore didn't tell me that you still have this talent hidden in you!" Snape's eyes shook violently.
Surprise? disturbed? Worried?
He stared at Ian with an unusually cold expression, and the emotional fluctuations he revealed became increasingly obvious. The perception of these emotions made Ian more and more confused.
What is the situation with the Potions Professor in front of me?
You can’t be the illegitimate child of the other party and a Muggle! Because she couldn't get Lily Potter, she found a Muggle like Lily Potter to give birth to her and throw her into an orphanage?
Impossible!
This... is too explosive and illogical!
Ian became more and more curious.
His perception effect becomes more and more obvious.
Therefore.
"I say! Enough!"
Snape's tone suddenly rose several degrees.
The voice was stern.
"I...I can't control..."
Ian was also extremely nervous at this time. He really didn't expect that Snape could detect the detection of [Thinking Perception]. At the same time, I didn’t expect that this ability would be mistaken for the magic of [Legilimency].
"Professor, maybe if you control your emotions, the current situation will ease?" There was no way, who made Snape in front of him seriously furious.
Ian could only remind the other party in a low voice.
"Huh~"
Snape took a long breath with an ugly expression. After he closed his eyes and adjusted for a moment, Ian's clear perception gradually became blurred.
“What did you see?”
When Snape opened his eyes again, disbelief still remained on his face.
"I didn't see your memory, I could just sense your emotions. Maybe you were a little confused?" Ian answered the question honestly.
Now that the other party has noticed the abnormality in him, it is obviously impossible to hide this ability. Some special talents are no trouble for wizards.
"Being born a Legilimency...that's good...Mr. Prince, do you feel that you have such a gift from fate that you are so proud that you can do whatever you want?"< br>
Snape's eyes now looked obviously annoyed.
The tone could not be colder.
He seemed to be gnashing his teeth while squeezing out the words, his voice was not quiet, and Ian couldn't help but glance at Ms. Elena subconsciously, but at this time, Ms. Elena had a smile on her face. Look at the two of them.
Occasionally he would nod.
Obviously.
As for the conversation between Ian and Snape, whether it was what Ms. Irina heard or saw, it is probably far from what actually happened.
"Confusion Curse..."
Ian looked at Ms. Elena who seemed to be isolated in another world.
Don't know why.
My heart felt a little blocked for no reason.
"I'm asking you, Mr. Prince, if you dare to ignore the professor before enrolling in school, if you are in Hogwarts now, I will definitely give you a lesson..."
Halfway through speaking with a sinister tone, Snape suddenly stopped speaking. The expression on his gloomy face was as ugly as if he had eaten something that had choked his throat.
"Sorry, Professor, I really can't control it."
Ian was very helpless.
"You can't control it! Then learn to control it!"
Snape snapped.
"Um..." Perhaps Ian's acting skills played a role. Looking at Ian who looked innocent and pitiful in front of him, Snape bit his cheek and his tone began to soften.
"As a professor of the college, I will only kindly warn you this time. Before you are strong enough, any behavior that may provoke other wizards is a stupid provocation."
"Hogwarts is against Students have always been very tolerant, but the premise is that you need to be a well-behaved kid and don't always get into trouble like those annoying Gryffindors."
Snape's voice was extremely serious. .
Nothing more.
When it comes to Gryffindor.
There was also undisguised contempt in his tone.
"What is Gryffindor?"
Ian wanted to change the subject, his expression ignorant and confused.
"Haha, they are just a group of idiots with simple minds and well-developed limbs. In Hogwarts, smart people will choose to stay away from them, otherwise they will become unfortunate immediately."
Snee Pu ridiculed very enthusiastically.
It's just that this kind of response is obviously a typical example of listening to what you say is better than listening to what you say.
He didn't even explain that Gryffindor was a house.
“Okay, Professor.”
Ian did not question or refute.
Instead, he behaved like he was being trained.
This made Snape's frown relax a lot.
"Madam, I need to take this child away in advance to go through some necessary procedures." He no longer looked at Ian, but turned to Ms. Elena and said.
The next moment.
Just like Ms. Elena, who had been offline for a long time, her eyes and expression finally returned to normal, and she responded to Snape with a smile on her face.
"Of course, of course, the old principal has gone through all the formalities, and Ian can leave with you now." After saying that, she urged Ian to pack his luggage.
Because I'm always ready.
Most of Ian's things have already been packed into big boxes.
So.
Soon he walked out dragging a huge suitcase. Since Ian was only eleven years old at this time, he was only a little over a head taller than the suitcase.
Just walked out of the bedroom.
Ian saw Ms. Elena, several other orphanage staff, and almost all the children waiting for him in the yard of the orphanage.
Snape stood in an open space farther away, his whole person exuding the aura of keeping strangers away - most acquaintances would not want to get close.
"Ian, Ian, will you bring us chocolates back?"
"Don't worry, Ian, I will help you take care of your room and the little push. Car.”
“Oh, brother Ian, don’t you want to die? They said they will never see you again.”
...
The children all expressed their reluctance to see Ian leave.
As the child king of the orphanage.
Everyone has a very deep feeling for Ian... Even the five-year-old girl who misunderstood not seeing him as dying, Ian has a very important weight in her heart.
Maybe.
One day, this weight and friendship will change with the passage of time, fading as everyone grows older and goes their separate ways.
But the reluctance shown by everyone at this moment will never be diminished by this.
"Ian, don't look back, your future will be bright." Ms. Elena touched Ian's face and gave meaningful instructions with a tearful expression in her eyes.
Other children couldn't understand the meaning, but that didn't mean that Ian couldn't understand it either.
"Professor, I can come back during the vacation, right?"
He asked loudly to Snape in the distance.
"That's your business, don't bother me with such stupid things."
Although Snape's tone was full of impatience, he still stood quietly. In the shadows beside the wall, there was no urging for Ian.
"Of course I will come back, this is home, isn't it?"
Ian took the initiative to step forward and hugged Ms. Elena, "Without your persistence and change here, This orphanage will not be as full of joy and laughter as it is now.”
"We will all have a future, I promise." Ian's voice was serious.
"Ian...you don't have to be like this..." Ms. Elena's voice was choked and she hugged Ian tightly. The children next to him started chirping at this time.
“It’s my turn to hug Ian!”
“Anna! You hugged me for too long!”
“Ellen! You rubbed your nose against Ian’s The clothes are on!”
...
I said goodbye to almost everyone.
Ian refused the help of others and dragged his suitcase towards Snape.
Under the gaze of everyone, Ian and Snape chatted for a few words, and then Snape took Ian out of the big iron gate and gradually disappeared into the smoggy streets of London. .
"Ian will definitely be able to get ahead. He is a sensible and heart-warming child." The chef in the kitchen burst into tears, his voice full of firm belief.
"Yes, I have never doubted this."
Ms. Irina also affirmed. She wiped the corners of her eyes, turned around and was about to comfort the children, but found herself There is a heavy feeling in the pockets of the clothes.
It was as if he had a premonition of something.
Ms. Elena quickly reached out and took it out.
She actually took out a thick envelope.
"When?"
Ms. Elena was a little stunned.
She opened the envelope.
My hands slowly began to tremble uncontrollably.
"This child..."
Her voice was shaking.
See.
The brand new envelope is filled with British pounds. Although the denominations are not large and scattered here and there, a little adds up to a lot, and together they are definitely worth a lot of money.
Enough for the children in the orphanage to have enough food and clothing for a winter.
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