Chapter 169 John’s Patron Saint
A few days later, inside John's magic suitcase.
"Your feelings are as hypocritical as the oath you swore. There is no way to summon a physical patron saint like this."
"Emotions! Emotions! How many times do you want me to say it?"
"Have you never had any fun in your life, so you can't arouse enough positive emotions? Oh - how pitiful!"
……
Snape was sitting on a high carved chair, talking and drinking tea.
Dobby was beside him, holding a tray and serving Snape tea and water.
Not far in front of them, John was gritting his teeth and practicing the [Patronus Charm].
In the past few days, he was as busy as when he first entered Hogwarts in the first grade. He was either in class or practicing the Patronus Charm under Snape's supervision all day long.
In order to ensure that no one knew about Snape teaching him the [Patronus Charm], they also set up a training venue in a suitcase.
In addition, John is still secretly practicing [Shen Feng Wu Ying].
After so many days of practice, his [Shen Feng Wuying] has made great progress now.
Although it is not as perfect as Snape himself in all aspects.
But at least it is far more powerful and controllable than [Shattered to Bones], enough to be used by John as the main battle spell.
The problem with [Patronus Charm] is a bit bigger.
No matter how hard John practiced, he just couldn't effectively control all the positive forces and summon a physical Patronus.
"call--"
After another spell casting failure, John couldn't help but complained:
"Professor Snape, is there a possibility that it's because you keep talking trash to me and affecting my mentality. That's why I haven't been able to release the physical Patronus?"
"You think I have a great influence on you? Haha! No matter how old a Dementor is, can he have a great influence on you?" Snape sneered, "You can't even successfully release the physical Patronus in front of me. , then it will be even worse in front of the Dementors!"
This was so reasonable that John couldn't refute it at all.
He curled his lips and continued to adjust his emotions.
Snape took a sip of tea to moisten his throat while observing the surrounding environment.
The place they are currently in is one of the spaces that John asked Mr. Borgin to find someone to open up during his summer vacation.
Since he hasn't decided what to do yet, this empty space has become John's temporary curse training ground.
In addition, the suitcase also has three areas: a warming tent area, a storage room, and a potion making room.
Snape visited all of these places.
Even he had to admit that John managed this place very well.
The greenhouse area is already lush and prosperous.
The potion making room is also fully equipped with all the equipment.
Various materials in the storage room are piled up like mountains.
Not to mention there's a house elf here.
This condition... is better than Snape's own office!
"Tsk tsk-"
Snape shook his head, a mocking look on his face.
In his opinion, John is a typical example of 'the better the skills, the better the equipment'.
It's obvious that he can't even make a blessing elixir, but he has made the equipment and studio so high-end.
What's the use of this?
Pure waste!
And where did he get so much money?
For a moment, Snape was lost in thought.
When John, who was not far away, saw that Snape had stopped talking, he quickly strengthened his mind and waved his wand.
"Call God Guard!"
"call--"
A large cloud of silver-white mist spurted out from the tip of the staff again.
But what was different from before was that the mist gradually gathered together under the control of John's will.
Then, a silver-white python nearly four meters long appeared in front of John.
It hovered over John like a dragon, constantly releasing pleasant positive power outwards.
The only flaw is that the forehead of this python patron saint is a bit bulging, as if the bones inside are bulging.
This makes it look a little weird.
But John was satisfied.
He stared at his patronus for a long time with his mouth wide open, then laughed and said to Snape:
"Ha! You still say it's not your problem? Look! As soon as you shut up, I will release the physical patron saint!"
Snape was originally observing the Patronus.
Serpentine patron saints are rare.
John is really a Slytherin through and through.
Upon hearing this, Snape immediately stared at John with an unkind expression.
The smile on John's face instantly faded, and he bowed deeply to Snape:
"I mean, this is all your fault, Professor Snape! Without you, I would never have been able to release the physical Patronus in just a few days!"
"Ah--"
Snape said, "Now that you have learned, then get out of here and do some work! If I can't see Remus Lupine being unlucky, then you should be unlucky!"
After saying that, Snape sneered and got out of the suitcase, while John canceled the [Patronus Charm] and followed him with a low eyebrow.
Snape was very angry at this time, and he didn't dare to offend him.
In the potion office at this time.
Alice was working on a large bucket of toads.
Because she was severely punished by Snape a few days ago, she did not use the weird alchemy machine this time. Instead, she honestly put on dragon skin gloves and handled it herself.
Seeing Snape and John emerging from the suitcase on the workbench, she subconsciously looked over and stopped moving her hands.
And this look happened to meet Snape's eyes.
Snape narrowed his eyes and said coldly:
"Alice Lopez, you're slacking off again! You're a repeat offender, and your confinement time will be doubled!"
As soon as these words came out, Alice's face was full of disbelief, and her mouth opened wide instantly, as if she wanted to refute something.
But Snape's eyes widened, and she immediately pouted, lowered her head, and began to deal with the dirty toad.
Snape snorted and got into the bedroom.
And John couldn't help but snicker at Alice.
"John Shafiq!" Alice gritted her teeth, "Don't think I don't know. You must have slandered me in front of the professor, right?"
John shook his head and said:
"You are mistaken, there is no need for me to do that."
"Who else could it be if it wasn't you?!" Alice said, "Is it possible that Professor Snape is still a cautious person who would punish students at will?"
Hearing this, John almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
He glanced in the direction of Snape's bedroom, gave Alice a wishing look, and then quickly slipped out of the office.
As soon as he returned to the dormitory, Draco came up to him again and said:
"John, you finally showed up! Did you know? This afternoon Pote and the others went to Lupin's Defense Against the Dark Arts class!"
"so what?"
John was in a good mood and handed him a message.
"That guy Lupin gave them 25 extra points!" Draco roared, "Lupine randomly created a Boggart for Pote and the others to deal with, and then gave them so many extra points! This is all! unfair!"
"We also have Defense Against the Dark Arts class tomorrow morning," John chuckled. "At that time, you can work hard and add some points to Slytherin."
Draco shook his head irritably and said:
"That's impossible! I finally figured it out. That guy Lupin is in the same group as Pott! I heard that he was a Gryffindor when he was in school! It's better to expect him to give us extra points. I hope Po Te is captured by Sirius Black!"
"Blake?"
"Don't you know? This morning's Daily Prophet clearly stated that Sirius Black has arrived in Duff Town! It's not far from Hogwarts. I guess he's going to come find him next. Special revenge!"
As soon as he said this, the corners of John's mouth raised slightly.