0158 Relations

In the mind of the flower shop owner Tramon, among the frozen memories, Bryan stared wide-eyed at the wizard who was a bit blurry in appearance and figure, his face showing astonishment. 

He had a distinctive look that was hard to forget: greasy black hair that even shampoo couldn't wash clean, a hooked nose and a sallow complexion, a thin body and a long cloak, and a pair of cold black eyes that seemed to pierce through everything. But this was too strange, wasn't it? How did Professor Snape come back to pay tribute to the Potters? 

Bryan was puzzled. 

He had talked with Snape at Hogwarts, and he had never seen him show any respect or sympathy for Harry or his parents. On the contrary, he had always been hostile and sarcastic towards Harry, and he had often made derogatory remarks about James Potter. 

After Christmas this year, he had just returned to Hogwarts and met Hermione in the hospital wing who had mistakenly used Polyjuice potion to transform into a cat-girl. Bryan had once asked Snape there about the Chamber of Secrets attacks that had happened, and he had also asked him a few questions about Harry Potter, whom he had not met yet. But he didn't hear a few good words from Snape's mouth! 

At that time, from Snape's comment, Bryan guessed that he had a deep feud with Potter's father, James Potter, when he was young, and most likely he was the one who suffered a loss. 

That's why he had such a big prejudice against Harry. 

But he came here alone without anyone knowing, to pay tribute to the Potters, and left tears in front of the Potter family portrait This was already the second time Bryan saw this man who closed his heart completely shed tears! 

He had said something about atonement before he left, but Bryan didn't understand what he meant by that. 

Bryan's brain worked fast, trying to see through the truth in the fog. 

Professor Snape had a grudge against Harry's father, and this grudge had not been forgotten in his heart. Otherwise, he had no reason to target Harry so much at Hogwarts. 

'What kind of grudge was it?' 

'Atonement'

The night he left Hogwarts, Snape opened his heart for a moment and said this to him. But why did he atone? Could it be that the death of the Potters actually had something to do with him? 

Bryan had this thought in his mind, but wasn't it Sirius Black who betrayed the Potters and revealed their location to Voldemort? Could there be any more unknown secrets behind the death of the Potters? Did Professor Snape, who might have worked for Voldemort for a while back then, also play some role in it? 

According to this reasoning, Bryan could understand why Snape came here after the Potters died. He regretted what he had done and turned to the 'light'. 

He came here to express his guilt- 

No, this was not the truth, because this possibility ignored Snape's still hateful attitude towards Harry and his unforgotten knot. 

Snape hates Harry and his father, So he came here, what he really wanted to pay tribute to was Harry's mother, James Potter's wife, Lily Potter? 

In silence, Bryan's eyes widened and shone with a strange light. He realized that Professor Snape and Harry's mother probably had an unusual relationship!

Think about it. Harry's parents have been dead for more than ten years. If it was a shallow relationship, it might have been forgotten in these years.

'What kind of relationship would it be if it were a particularly deep relationship?' 

'A close friend in teenage? A secret crush once loved deeply? Or did they become lovers for a period of time, but later separated for some reason?' 

Bryan's mouth twisted slightly, and the fire of gossip burned in his heart. 

The first possibility was not great. The reason was simple. Whether it was in the previous world or in the mysterious wizarding world now, Bryan had never seen such an intimate but purely innocent relationship between men and women in his two lifetimes of nearly half a century! 

Tsk tsk I see. No wonder Professor Snape hated James Potter so much and had such a big prejudice against little Harry. This was indeed a deep-rooted hatred!

If it were Bryan himself, seeing the child of the man who took away his happiness swaying in front of him every day, and this child was also born by that hateful man and his beloved one, he would inevitably be twisted in his heart.

If Lily Potter had been just Snape's unrequited love, maybe it would hurt less. But if they had been lovers before, and James Potter had stolen her away with his charm, then this drama would be really cruel! 

According to this speculation, Bryan could easily understand why Snape later entered Hogwarts and became Dumbledore's right-hand man. He also understood why Dumbledore would protect Snape who used to be a Death Eater. Probably many years ago, when Snape learned that the woman he loved died at Voldemort's hands, his loyalty to Voldemort was shattered by his love for Lily. He was eager to avenge his beloved woman, so he probably went straight to Dumbledore, expressed his determination, and hoped that one day in the future, when the Dark Lord's shadow covered the earth again, he could do something to defeat the Dark Lord completely. He was willing to risk his life and reputation for this cause.

Sigh! Thinking of this, Bryan's mood also became heavy. That night at Hogwarts, Snape's despair that overflowed from his body was so unbearable for Bryan to look at. From this, it can be seen that his love for Lily Potter was probably not ordinary. 

In the eyes of bystanders, infatuation is a respectable and beautiful quality, but for the parties involved, in most cases, it will be a very sad thing. 

Before, Bryan hoped that one day he could help Snape get out of the cage that imprisoned his heart, but according to this situation, this hope was slim. And in the future, if Voldemort returns and fails again, and there is no chance to turn over, Snape who has fulfilled all his obsessions may choose to end his life. He may think that there is nothing left for him in this world.

"It seems that this matter still depends on Potter." 

If Bryan's guesses were correct, then Snape's attitude towards Harry must not be just simple dislike, but a complex emotion. If anyone could help Snape get out of the cage, there was no doubt that only Harry, Lily's son, had this possibility. He was the living proof of Lily's existence, the legacy of her love. He had her eyes, her courage, her kindness. He was the only one who could touch Snape's heart and make him see beyond his hatred.

Bryan left Tramon's mind and modified her memory slightly when he left. 

In the distance, the setting sun had already dyed the horizon red. Bryan stood not far from the church and listened quietly to the hymns coming from the small church. His expression was solemn. This trip to Godric's Hollow didn't find any clues about Black, but he accidentally figured out some of Snape's past. However, Bryan was not happy for deepening his understanding of Professor Snape. On the contrary, he felt heavy.

Not to mention those young wizards, in today's Hogwarts and even in the wizarding world, who was the most concerned wizard for Bryan Watson? That was undoubtedly Professor Snape. 

The world was about to be turbulent. The wizards were now rushing on the crest of a wave of an era. Bryan hoped that when this wave fell and the sea surface returned to calm, Severus Snape would still be safe and sound. He hoped that he could see him smile again someday.

The night he returned to Hogwarts before, Snape showed resistance to his return because he knew that Hogwarts might not be able to withstand this rising wave. He hoped that Bryan would leave far away and not get involved in trouble. But now, Bryan hoped that Snape would leave Hogwarts and find a place to live again. A place where he could heal his wounds and find some happiness.

"Is it possible?" 

Bryan lowered his head and looked at the shadow on the ground that gradually lengthened. He smiled helplessly. Everyone's life belonged to themselves and was not easy to interfere with. He could only offer his support and advice, but he could not make decisions for Snape. He could only hope that Snape would make the right choice for himself.

After a sigh, he faced the afterglow of the setting sun and took out his wand. He prepared to use London as a transit station and return to Hogsmeade. Before leaving, he glanced at Potter's old house between the gaps of several houses. His eyes were complicated.

Well then, let it be. Bryan withdrew his gaze and raised his wand. He had already visualized the familiar streets of London in his mind. His figure was blurred as he prepared to apparate. But just as he completely entered the high-dimensional space, a thought that suddenly jumped into his mind made his eyes sharp. He sensed something was wrong. He stepped back and locked onto Potter's old house again. He zoomed in his vision and saw what he had missed before.

"Footprints."

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