Hearing what John said, Cedric couldn't react for a moment, and his expression was a little dull.
But John didn't say anything more, turned around and left.
It wasn't until John walked some distance away that Cedric came back to his senses.
He shouted to John:
"Thank you, John!"
John didn't respond and went straight to the long Slytherin table and started enjoying dinner.
But the other students present exploded because of Cedric's words.
Because John lowered his voice, even though the eyes of almost all the students in the auditorium were focused on them, only the two of them knew the content of his exchange with Cedric.
In the eyes of onlookers, John just walked up to Cedric with a cold expression, and then said a few words to Cedric.
Then, Cedric was in a daze for a while as if he was frightened, and finally began to thank John.
In this case, the first thing everyone can think of is that John must have said something cruel to Cedric, and Cedric was so frightened, and in turn he wanted to thank John for letting him go this time.
"oh--"
Cheers once again rang out from the Slytherin team.
"The people of Hufflepuff are cowardly!" Draco shouted loudly, "I have already said that Slytherin is the best and strongest house in Hogwarts! Hufflepuff is not at all
Our opponent!
In the previous conflict, it was entirely because the stupid lions of Gryffindor were holding us back that we failed to win completely. This time, as soon as John stepped forward, didn't Hufflepuff lose immediately?
So what if our points are not deducted?
So what if we don’t win the Academy Cup this year?
As long as John is here, we are truly the strongest!
Some colleges that get their honors by picking up the slack can’t compare with us!”
As soon as this statement came out, Slytherin and others also agreed.
Everyone gathered around John and shouted loudly.
For a moment, the shouts of the Slytherins almost filled the entire auditorium.
When John heard this, the action of cutting the steak in his hand was stagnant.
He looked around, and sure enough, he saw that people from the other three major colleges in the auditorium were staring at Slytherins like them with unkind eyes.
Being able to offend three colleges at the same time with one sentence is not something that ordinary people can do.
"ha--"
John chuckled lightly, patted Draco's shoulder hard and said, "You are really a talent!"
"Ah? Hahaha! John, you don't have to praise me like that. Although I know that I do have some talents, I would be embarrassed if you just said that!"
Draco said without any embarrassment.
John shook his head helplessly.
After enjoying dinner, John led a group of Slytherins and left the auditorium.
Unlike the Slytherins around him who were still cheering excitedly, John was not in a good mood.
Because of the previous incident in the auditorium, he didn't have time to go for a walk with Michelle.
As soon as they entered the foyer, they saw Snape standing at the door.
Stare into the other person's cold and deep eyes.
The originally noisy crowd suddenly fell silent.
Everyone kept their heads down, for fear of being caught and scolded by Snape.
Especially Draco, he was so panicked that he hid behind John.
You know, Snape is not the kind of professor who is easy to deal with.
The edge-of-the-edge provocation he used today might be able to escape punishment when facing Professor McGonagall, but it would not work in front of Snape.
Even if Professor Snape cannot punish you in this matter, he will find various excuses to carry out the punishment later.
"What happened?"
Snape said coldly.
Hearing this, all the Slytherins lowered their heads one after another.
Only John stood at the front of the crowd with his head held high and said calmly:
"already solved."
"is that so?"
Snape said calmly, and then did not pursue anything further.
John was his most outstanding student, bar none.
This excellence lies not only in John's excellent grades and talent in magic and potions.
What’s more important is John’s strong problem-solving ability.
He said the matter was resolved.
Then it must be solved.
It's still the kind that has no consequences.
There is no doubt about this.
A faint smile appeared on Snape's face, and he slightly tilted his head in the direction of the door.
John understood and walked towards the door.
Snape did not walk in front of him, but walked parallel to him, with one hand on John's shoulder.
Draco and the other Slytherins carefully raised their heads and saw two figures like this.
Everyone's eyes suddenly lit up.
They all know that with John taking action, this matter must be solved!
"oops--"
Draco also put a hand on the shoulder of a first-year student next to him and sighed, "You freshmen are really lucky to have seniors like John! So... you should respect us seniors more in the future.
,do you understand?!"
The new student ignored Draco at all.
His eyes were always focused on John's back, his face full of admiration!
at the same time.
John and Snape had already walked out of Hogwarts Castle.
The temperature is already very low.
The two of them just stood on the steps facing the cold wind, neither of them speaking.
After a long silence, Snape suddenly took out an old wooden box from his arms.
Open it, and you will see a silver shield-shaped brooch lying quietly on the soft lining made of silk.
It is decorated with a large number of acanthus leaves on both sides, and in the middle is a wand with a ribbon floating on the side, forming a capital H.
These are the initials of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
"I want to give you an early Christmas present."
As Snape spoke, his eyes remained fixed on the brooch as if he was glued to it.
This was a gift Lily gave him on her first Christmas after entering school.
It is not expensive, and even because of the small amount of silver used and its low purity, it is a bit thin and easily deformed.
But Snape took it very seriously.
This is not only because it was given by Lily.
It’s even more because Lily saved up most of the semester’s money for it.
He even fantasized about wearing this brooch and attending the dance with Lily, having fun together, and getting married together.
Unfortunately, hope later turned into despair.
Under John's silent gaze, Snape finally moved.
He carefully took out the brooch and put it on John's left chest.
Snape displayed the meticulousness and concentration of a Potions Master.
He adjusted the position of the brooch little by little until it was completely straightened and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
John didn't know the story of the brooch.
But from Snape's solemn expression and movements, he knew that this brooch must be very precious.
"Thank you, Professor Snape."
John said seriously.
Upon hearing this, Snape's eyes finally moved from the brooch to John's face.
"You're going to wear it to the dance, right?"
Snape said.
"certainly!"
Hearing this, Snape nodded and silently raised his head to look at the sky.
Under the light from the castle, he could clearly see large tracts of snowflakes falling from the sky.
"Christmas is coming." Snape sighed, "John, are you ready?"
John took a deep breath and said:
"I've been looking forward to that day."
After saying this, John turned to look at Snape.
Just then Snape turned towards him.
In the wind and snow, the two looked at each other and smiled.