Upon hearing Lily's name , Professor Snape hid behind a tree and quietly listened to the conversation between Allen and the others.
The cold, stern expression on Sirius Black's face transformed into one of deep regret.
While in Azkaban, he repeatedly asked himself : What if I had been the Secret Keeper back then?
Could James Potter and Lily Potter still be living happily in this world?
Harry Potter wouldn't have had to live under someone else's roof at such a young age.
Coincidentally, Allen Harris thought the same thing.
"If you hadn't been so self-righteous about absolving yourself of your sins and confessing your guilt without a word, Harry Potter wouldn't have grown up in a Muggle family that wouldn't accept him !"
Allen Harris recalledhis first meeting with Harry Potterand angrily said the following.
" Do you know what Harry Potter's life was like growing up? Even though he didn't lack food or clothing, did you know he was beaten every day? Do you know what it feels like to just stand by and watch another child being spoiled by their family?"
Every word Allen Harris spokewaslike a sharp knife piercing Sirius Black's heart.
Sirius Black's face turned deathly pale, his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word.
"Now I ask you, if you kill Peter Pettigrew , who will prove your innocence? If you become a true murderer, Harry Potter will lose the last relative who truly cared about him. You may feel momentary satisfaction by doing this, but would you be worthy of James Potter and Lily Potter ? Would you be a worthy godfather? If you become a true murderer, would you be worthy of the ancient House of Black ?"
Seeing Sirius Black's pale, helpless face, Allen Harris released the spell .
Sirius Black collapsed to the ground, curling up like a ball. He immediately struggled to get up and began tearing at his own jacket.
However, Allen Harris , to prevent him from acting impulsively, said " Petrificus Totalus !"
Sirius Black collapsed onto his back once more, stiff as a board.
"I'm sorry, Sirius , but I need your cooperation to prove your innocence and successfully complete our agreement. Now, think about what happened and relax."
Allen Harris lookedsincerely into Sirius Black's eyes, pulled out a bottle, andpointed his wand at Sirius Black's temple.
Unexpectedly, everything went smoothly. Despite a complex expression on Sirius Black's face, silvery-white strands of matter shot out of his head without encountering any resistance and fell into the bottle in Allen Harris's hand.
It seemed Allen Harris's previous words had touched the most sensitive and painful spot in Sirius Black's heart .
" Allen Harris , I should thank you." A sarcastic voice came from nearby.
Professor Snape.
With an expression of uncontainable arrogance on his face, he pointed his wand at Allen Harris. "I'm so lucky, I'm so lucky tonight ... "
" Two more people will join Azkaban tonight . Ravenclaw's most successful student makes a deal with a murderer!"
Professor Snape spoke, his eyes gleaming with a fanatical light. He turned his head andlooked at Sirius Black lying on the ground . "Give me a reason, a reason to stop me from attacking. I swear I will not restrain myself."
Allen Harris ,intending tosurprise Professor Snape , slightlyraised his wand and pointed it at him.
" Expelliarmus !" Professor Snape had noticed Allen Harris's movement and attempted to disarm him .
Surprisingly, as if by an invisible chain, the wand flew from Allen Harris's hand , but soon returned to it.
At that moment , Allen Harris summoned the "Nemesis Clone Mirror" from his system ; this was the mirror Sarah had given him as a gift.
The mirror flew through the air, and a silvery-white light enveloped Professor Snape's entire body.
Professor Snape looked at the mirror suspiciously, intending to castthe " Diffindo ".
But then someone who looked exactly like him appeared and, without saying a word, cast the same spell , neutralizing the attack.
The two of them started fighting violently.
To Professor Snape's surprise, the Snape who appeared before himwas just as powerful as himself.
The opponent's magical abilities and mastered spells were identical to his own.
Professor Snape, his thirst for revenge unstoppable, responded with a determined glare,tighteninghis grip on his wand .
Like Professor Snape , Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy were also in a difficult situation, facing one of history's most humiliating moments;they were trapped in the secret passageleading from the Whomping Willow to the Screaming Shack .
They walked to the end of the dark, secret passageway, but felt as if an invisible wall prevented them from reaching the door to the Scream Shack .
They had no choice but to turn back, but the Cherry Tree , wildly swaying its branches , made them hesitate to approach.
The wounds from their previous injuries still hurt, and neither of them dared to act hastily.
Suddenly, Draco Malfoy asked Ron Weasley in a panic , " Ron , um... do you have any documents with you?"
Ron Weasley's expression was complex, his mouth wide open. "No, I was about to ask you the exact same thing."
In addition to the severe pain from their wounds, their stomachs began to cramp violently, like thunder.
Both of them turned their heads to the side, forcibly suppressing the urge to relieve themselves.
Neither of them wanted to disgrace themselves in front of their enemies.
They both thought at the same time, "I wonder if today's food wasn't fresh?"
The situation Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy found themselves inwas something Professor Snape could neither have imagined nor had time to worry about.
It was at war with itself, and as time passed, its heart grew increasingly anxious.
How could one possibly defeat a version of one's self that seemed so energetic and invincible?
Allen Harris, who was watching Professor Snape, his face lit up. A good opportunity!He had noticed the changein Professor Snape's expression .
Bang! A snake-like rope shot out from the tip of Allen Harris's wand and bound Professor Snape's mouth, wrists, and ankles .
Professor Snape lost his balance, fell to the ground, and became immobile.
The other Snape vanished instantly, and the mirror emitted a bright light as it returned to Allen Harris's hand .
Interestingly, Professor Snape and Sirius Black came face to face. Both had wide-open eyes, as if they wanted to kill each other with their gazes.
Allen Harris watched these two sworn enemies with interest; at that moment it was difficult to discern whose face held more hatred.
" Allen Harris , let me go immediately. I am a professor ." Professor Snape glared at Allen Harris with a grim expression .
"Ah, Professor , I suppose you'd better keep your mouth shut." Allen Harris stared intently at Professor Snape , as if trying to look deep into his heart .
Then Allen Harris , without hesitation, cast the Silencing Charm on Professor Snape .
He certainly hadn't forgotten that Snape was his potions teacher , but he alsohadn't forgotten thatthis was the same Professor who had just considered sending him to Azkaban !