Facing Snape's piercing gaze, John could only nod.
Snape then said:
"I want the Academy Cup this year!"
"Ah? Professor Snape, it's useless for you to just tell me. This House Cup requires the collective efforts of all Slytherins."
"I believe that the rest of Slytherin will go all out without me telling you." Snape sneered, "But you are different. There is a big problem with your thinking!"
"Why is there such a big problem with my thinking?" John was even amused by Snape.
"As a Slytherin, you don't care about Slytherin's honor. Do you think there is nothing wrong with your thinking?"
As soon as these words came out, John was speechless.
It's exactly what Snape said.
He really didn't care much about Slytherin's honor.
He doesn't even care about college points.
He has no sense of belonging to the college or even to Hogwarts.
His favor is only for individuals.
The first level includes Michelle, Snape and McGonagall, and the second level includes Draco and Harry.
"I know you so well, John."
Snape continued to sneer, "It's impossible to force you to change your mind. In that case, I'll make a deal with you. How about it? A college cup is exchanged for the right to use the material warehouse. This business is very big. Is it a good deal?”
"I'm afraid it's not that cost-effective, right?" John shook his head and said, "You should have noticed that Professor Dumbledore still really wants Gryffindor to win the House Cup to build momentum for Harry Potter.
He failed last year, maybe it will get worse this year?"
Snape said slowly:
"This has nothing to do with me. I have already said that this is a simple transaction. If you think you can do it, do it. If you can't, don't do it."
As soon as he said this, John laughed instantly.
What Snape said was exactly the same as what he said to Mr. Borgin at Borgin-Bock.
But this business can really be done.
After all, Snape gave too much.
It was really difficult for John to part with the high-grade materials in that warehouse.
Even if he can't sell it, his magic talent and potion level will be greatly improved.
In comparison, winning an Academy Cup is actually not that difficult.
Even if Dumbledore wanted Gryffindor to win, he still had to worry about face and have an excuse.
As long as Slytherin's score is raised high enough and Harry is not given a chance, there is nothing Dumbledore can do.
Thinking so, John smiled even more happily.
"Professor Snape, this year's House Cup will only belong to us Slytherins!"
John assured.
Upon hearing this, Snape's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning.
When he told Dumbledore in the principal's office that he wanted to 'educate and correct' John, he was not just talking.
This was his first step in 'educating' John.
As the head of Slytherin, he knows very well how powerful the power of collective assimilation is.
Especially a traditional, wealthy and legendary academy like Slytherin.
Normal students will be assimilated within three months of entering Slytherin. Like other Slytherins, they will feel a sense of belonging to the students.
John was a weirdo, he didn't respond for a whole year.
But it's not a big problem.
As long as John is given some guidance under the pretext of trading, allowing John to do things for Slytherin and cooperate more with other Slytherins, then it will only be a matter of time before John develops feelings for Slytherin.
In the office, John and Snape, who had their own thoughts, just looked at each other.
There was a feeling of "I've earned it" on their faces.
After a long time, John took the lead and looked away.
"Then this matter is settled. Now, it's time to get down to business."
The smile on his face slowly disappeared, and he said a little seriously, "Professor Snape, will drinking the Dreamless Sleeping Potion for a long time develop drug resistance?"
As soon as he said this, Snape frowned and said:
"There will be no drug resistance, and Dreamless Sleeping Agent is harmless."
Snape suddenly paused.
He thought of John's sudden coma last year.
"Your illness has relapsed again? So you're drinking Dreamless Sleeping Potion? This can't be..."
"Professor! It has indeed relapsed!" John interrupted Snape, "And I have become resistant to the drug."
"How is this possible?"
Snape stood up as he spoke.
"But it just happened." John said. "In the past, I only needed a bottle of Dreamless Sleeping Potion to suppress nightmares, but now, I need a bottle and a half."
Snape looked nervous and was pacing back and forth in the office, thinking.
John, on the other hand, remained silent.
It was no secret that he was haunted by nightmares.
As early as last year when he was in a coma and hospitalized, he had already told everything.
Madam Pomfrey also gave her severe treatment at that time.
Unfortunately, at present, the effects of those treatments do not seem to be as strong as expected.
In other words, John's condition has worsened again?
John couldn't tell the reason, but he knew that he should never hide his illness and avoid medical treatment.
"Does Madam Pomfrey know about this?" Snape said suddenly.
John shook his head and said:
"I only trust you!"
Hearing this, Snape's breathing suddenly became heavier. He stared at John for a while, and then suddenly yelled:
"Stupid! Why do you trust me? Madam Pomfrey is the healer! Let's go! Let's go find her now!"
After saying this, Snape grabbed John's hand and rushed to the school hospital.
His steps were quick and urgent, forcing John to jog all the way to keep up.
Feeling the strength coming from Snape's hand, John was a little moved.
He could feel that Snape really cared about him.
However, this concern did not make the miracle happen.
After undergoing a series of examinations, Madam Pomfrey was unable to detect any abnormalities in John.
"Sorry, Severus, I really don't understand why John's disease relapsed. Obviously...sigh! In short, I still recommend continuing to take medication and conduct follow-up observations."
After hearing what Madam Pomfrey said, a rare trace of trance flashed across Snape's face.
After being silent for a while, he slowly said to John:
"It's not a big problem. Your current symptoms are not very serious. We still have time. You can go back and rest first, John.
Before going to bed, you can mix the Water of Life and Death with the Dreamless Sleeping Potion and drink it. This should be able to delay the continued increase in drug resistance.
And during this period, Madam Pomfrey and I will continue to think of a solution."
John nodded and thanked him and left the school hospital.
Different from Snape's anxiety.
John's mentality is still very good.
As he said before, he trusted Snape.
Snape would not sit back and watch his condition worsen step by step.
Even if there is no cure, it would not be difficult to develop a magic potion for him that can stabilize and suppress his condition.
So, the problem is really not big.
Of course, Snape had paid so much for him, and John was not prepared to let him down.
So as soon as he returned to the Slytherin common room, John approached Senior Sister Taylor and asked her to help summon a group of Slytherin prefects.
Then in front of the prefects, John opened his arms and declared loudly:
"Professor Snape gave me a fatal order that this year's Academy Cup must be Slytherin! Therefore, I hope that you will all act according to my plan in the future!"