Orochimaru travels to Hogwarts

Chapter 9 Snape: Why is everything not what I expected?

He has very beautiful eyes...

After Orochimaru uttered those words, Snape fell into a long silence. It wasn't until the leaves slowly drifted down from the trees that he came back to his senses.

Orochimaru calmly observed the professor who had come to pick him up, and only after noticing a barely perceptible twitch at the corner of his mouth did he resume his cold and reserved demeanor.

"That boy isn't as good as you say."

Snape tossed his robes, as if trying to drift away like a dark cloud.

But just as he took a step, he found Orochimaru still standing there, observing him with great interest.

"Mr. Anguiz, is there anything else you'd like to ask me?"

Snape leaned down with an unfriendly tone, staring into Orochimaru's pale yellow eyes that resembled those of a snake.

"Please forgive my intrusion, Professor," Orochimaru said with a slight bow, "I just felt that you seemed to know Harry's parents?"

"That's not your question!" Snape's tone was unusually firm. "Come with me now to visit your father and discuss your enrollment at Hogwarts."

Orochimaru felt a slight sneer in his heart, but did not press the matter further.

Because he had already obtained the information he wanted.

Professor Snape must be tasked with monitoring Jinchuriki, right?

There is a systematic arrangement for monitoring Jinchuriki in the ninja village.

The ninja village usually arranges for the Jinchuriki's parents, or relatives and friends related to them, to act as a bond between the Jinchuriki and the village, so as to prevent the Jinchuriki from becoming mentally unstable due to discrimination.

Professor Snape's awkward demeanor suggests a deep entanglement and bond with Harry's parents, though the specifics remain unknown.

The intelligence is too scarce; further investigation is needed.

Orochimaru temporarily shelved his speculations, quickened his pace, and caught up with Snape. He knew that since the professor had come to take him to university, he would surely have a lot to say to him.

Fortunately, the amusement park in Xiaohuijin District is far from where they currently live at 77 Ligustrum Road, so they will have plenty of time to talk to each other.

For example, talking about one's own body's mother, who is now nowhere to be found.

Snape certainly thought so.

He observed Orochimaru all day. Although Snape was unwilling to admit it, he always regarded Slack as a younger version of himself.

Especially after Dumbledore told him about Slack's abuse at the hands of his biological father, he felt the two were even more alike.

So the silence didn't last long with Snape. Once the two were on the wide streets of Little Huiglin, Snape casually started talking about Slack's mother.

"Slack, I think you should know that your mother was a witch." Snape slowed his pace imperceptibly so Orochimaru wouldn't fall behind. "And your father was a Muggle with no magical abilities whatsoever."

"I know, Professor."

Orochimaru's answer drifted over leisurely.

That matter-of-fact tone surprised Snape slightly.

But he quickly realized that this was probably something Slack's mother had told him before she left, so Slack wasn't surprised, just like himself.

"Although my mother never told me, I have deduced this result from my father's attitude towards me and the message you sent me."

Orochimaru's subsequent words shattered Snape's imagination, causing him to pause and hesitate.

Snape wanted to ask Orochimaru if he knew that his mother had used a love potion to make Orochimaru's father fall in love with him.

but……

This topic is too heavy for an eleven-year-old child. He probably doesn't even understand what love is.

Snape quickly changed the subject and instead told Orochimaru about his mother's background.

"Your mother's name is Evans Yaxley, a witch born into... well, an extremely ancient wizarding family."

Snape quickly skimmed over the introduction to the Axley family, then told Orochimaru everything he could know.

"Because of her marriage to a Muggle, your mother's family has expelled her. So, unless absolutely necessary, do not mention your mother's family to outsiders."

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru smiled leisurely, "I suppose to this great clan, a half-blood like me is a disgrace, isn't it?"

"It's just to avoid some trouble." Snape paused slightly, then suddenly remembered something and emphasized to Orochimaru, "You don't need to be ashamed of your mixed blood. You just need to remember..."

Before Snape could finish speaking, Orochimaru nimbly interrupted him.

He has his own unique experience with this.

"A pureblood without power is merely an expensive and rare trophy, isn't it, Professor?"

Upon hearing this, Snape actually stopped in his tracks. He swore that this was the first time he had ever looked an eleven-year-old freshman so carefully from head to toe.

If Snape hadn't been certain that his Occlumency technique hadn't been compromised and that no one had invaded his mind, he would have almost thought that Orochimaru had used Legilimency on him and spied on his thoughts.

This is of course impossible.

"These are all my own thoughts, Professor," Orochimaru replied with a smile. "People always come to terms with reality eventually; it just so happens that I came to it a little too early."

A little too early...

You surprise me so much, Anguiz.

Snape, suppressing his surprise once more, feigned seriousness and advised:

"I'm warning you, don't get too obsessed with the pursuit of power, Slack."

"I won't, Professor." Orochimaru's voice drifted from behind Snape again. "I only need the power to protect those I love."

enough!

Orochimaru's words instantly crushed Snape's heart, causing him to unconsciously quicken his pace.

Snape walked faster and faster, abruptly changing the subject to talk about Hogwarts tuition.

As a newcomer to the Muggle world, Orochimaru needs to travel to Diagon Alley with Professor X to purchase the necessary magical items.

Parents can accompany their children if they are concerned.

In addition, if a family is poor, Hogwarts will waive tuition and fees, and the Department of Education of the Ministry of Magic will also provide corresponding student loans.

The first year has the highest limit, forty Galleons, which is used to purchase wands, cauldrons, textbooks, and school robes.

Fortunately, Orochimaru's mother left behind a small inheritance.

Approximately twenty Gallons.

"I'll talk to your father later and get him to pay the remaining twenty gallons. Otherwise, the student loans that have been accumulating since your first year will take you a long time to pay off after you graduate," Snape said empathetically.

If he hadn't become a Death Eater, it might have taken him five more years to pay off his student loans.

However, Orochimaru's response once again surprised Snape.

"My father is willing to pay the hundred pounds," Orochimaru said confidently. "You don't need to ask him; I'll vouch for him."

The poor child, is he afraid of being abused by his father again if he asks this question?

Snape gently shook his head, rejecting Orochimaru's presumptuous decision.

He still remembers it vividly.

Professor Slughorn, who came to pick him up that year, only briefly mentioned the relevant matters to his father before leaving in a hurry.

What awaited him was another cruel torture, until Professor Slughorn sensed the fluctuation of his magic and barely managed to stop the hellish scene.

We must not let Slack Anguiz repeat the mistakes he made back then!

"Don't be afraid, I'll handle it," Snape said, stopping him.

Since Snape had said so, Orochimaru had no choice but to comply.

The two arrived at 77 Privet Drive. In front of Orochimaru, Snape drew his wand and prepared to open the door.

Orochimaru was a step ahead of him, and simply coughed lightly.

The door was flung open with a bang, and the new body's father, Mr. Anguius, stood respectfully in the doorway, offering Orochimaru a fawning and fearful smile, and speaking softly:

"Welcome home, Slack."

Why is this happening?

Upon seeing the obsequious yet fearful expression on Mr. Anguius's face, Snape felt that everything about Orochimaru was different from what he had expected.

"So sometimes you need to trust me a little more," Orochimaru said with a smile, extending his hand. "Please come in, Professor Snape. Please allow me to extend my hospitality."