Chapter 281: Quidditch World Cup Present in Conversation
"Severus, you came."
Snape looked at the old man sitting behind the desk and nodded: "Dumbledore, what did you want to see me about?"
"About Sean."
Hearing Sean's name, Snape raised an eyebrow slightly and said half-questioningly, half-mockingly: "I never knew your concern for Sean had reached the point where you'd call me to Hogwarts before the holidays even ended."
Perhaps having heard it many times, Dumbledore paid no mind to Snape's sarcasm. He simply looked at Snape: "Severus, in early July, the Brazilian Ministry of Magic reported an incident. In a Mayan pyramid near Castelobruxo, a great battle occurred between numerous magical creatures fighting over some object.
Among them were extremely dangerous magical creatures like dragons, Thunderbirds, and Nundus. But in the end, these magical creatures were either beaten unconscious or killed outright. According to their investigation, the object that attracted so many magical creatures was taken by a variant Basilisk. Before leaving, this variant Basilisk used some extremely powerful petrification magic to instantly petrify and kill a Mountain Troll Dragon, while also devouring a Thunderbird and an Occamy.
Severus, variant Basilisk and powerful petrification magic. Do these sound familiar to you?"
Of course Snape remembered.
Just a few months ago during the werewolf incident, Snape had accompanied Dumbledore to investigate Sean's battlefield.
Those petrified werewolves, the petrified plants and trees, and that entire area turned to stone. It had greatly shocked Snape at the time. Especially when Snape learnt from Dumbledore that this entire area was Sean's doing, he had indeed been silent for a long time, even losing interest in troubling Harry Potter.
Yes.
When Snape had previously substituted for Defence Against the Dark Arts, his silence had mainly stemmed from this. From his renewed understanding of Sean's strength, from his renewed recognition of Sean's decisive methods.
Now hearing Dumbledore's words, Snape frowned slightly: "Perhaps it really was a variant Basilisk? Brazil is a place where various magical creatures hide in the forests. It's not impossible that some undiscovered or mutated magical creatures might suddenly appear. It doesn't necessarily have to be some kind of variant Basilisk."
"Severus, you might not know this, but at the end of last school year, Sean went directly to Castelobruxo for exchange studies. At that time, he happened to be at Castelobruxo."
"That doesn't prove anything either. This world is full of coincidences."
Seeing Snape wholeheartedly defending Sean, Dumbledore didn't mind. He nodded slightly: "Of course, of course, you're right too. This certainly doesn't prove anything. I'm just saying it's possible, isn't it?
Actually, I don't have any other meaning. I just want to ask you to help this child more, to guide him onto the right path. After all, he doesn't trust me and is wary of me. Perhaps he saw a corner of the future, or perhaps he saw some of my past. But none of that matters. This child is willing to help us, which shows his essence is good, and he trusts you, so I'd like you to guide him more.
Originally, I always thought the Slytherin treasure in the Chamber was that Basilisk, but now it seems the real treasure might have already been obtained by Sean."
"Slytherin's treasure?"
Snape looked at Dumbledore, his face full of confusion.
Seeing Snape's confusion, Dumbledore explained: "Animagi can only transform into ordinary animals. I'm sure you know this, Severus. But Sean's Animagus form not only has a powerful physique but also possesses this astonishing petrification magic, like an upgraded version of a Basilisk. And this change occurred after Sean and Harry dealt with the Basilisk, so I have reason to believe Sean very likely obtained Slytherin's treasure, which is how he gained such a powerful Animagus form."
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Bulstrode Manor.
When Sean's family came here this time, they didn't see the Borrell family of three. Sean didn't ask about it either. Recently, Borrell seemed to have given up bothering him, which made Sean quite comfortable. Of course, regarding this cheap uncle of his, Sean hadn't lowered his necessary vigilance.
Elena took Caesar from Sean's arms, her eyes full of doting affection for her grandson.
Gavin looked at Sean and said meaningfully: "You did well at Castelobruxo. Next time you want to go somewhere, you can contact me in advance."
"Thank you, Grandfather."
Looking at Sean, Gavin smiled and continued: "By the way, it's the Quidditch World Cup recently. Do you have any interest in watching? Although it's a bit late now, getting two tickets shouldn't be a problem."
Squibs were different from Muggles. They weren't affected by Muggle-Repelling Charms.
And Yad and Martha had some interest in Quidditch. But Sean knew very well what would happen at the Quidditch World Cup. As Squibs, Yad and Martha would be very dangerous in that situation, not to mention Caesar. So Sean had never planned to go to the Quidditch World Cup from the start, let alone bring Yad and Martha.
"Thank you, Grandfather, but I have no intention of going to the Quidditch World Cup. The environment there is too chaotic. There's no guarantee some problems won't arise. Those people who are usually suppressed and cautious under various Ministries of Magic. Once they're liberated by the games and alcohol, who knows what trouble they might cause?"
Hearing Sean's words, Gavin frowned slightly, his expression becoming somewhat serious.
He knew very well that both Sean and he had inherited spiritual sight abilities. Sean's words just now were obviously meaningful.
Glancing at Yad and Martha, who were talking with Elena, Gavin pointed to a nearby sofa. The two of them sat down, then Gavin asked Sean: "Sean, what did you see?"
Of course Sean hadn't seen anything, but this didn't prevent him from playing the role of a mystic.
"I saw chaotic crowds, Death Eaters wantonly toying with Muggles, and the Dark Mark hanging high in the sky."
"Death Eaters and the Dark Mark..." After muttering to himself, Gavin frowned slightly and asked: "Sean, what triggered your spiritual sight to see these things?"
"I met with a friend before. I saw these things when I touched them. I imagine they must be going to the Quidditch World Cup. I saw that part of the future through their eyes."