Snape's voice was actually not loud, and through the door, everyone in the room could barely hear it. But even without Sarah's warning in advance, students like Hermione, Harry, and Ron who had been with the Hogwarts professor for a long time could still tell the difference from the other person's short "Open the door." The only thing that belongs to them is the indifference of Professor Snape, full of memories.
"Uh... should I open the door?"
Even though Harry is now able to kill demons with the Sword of Gryffindor, when he heard the very familiar voice outside the door, he seemed to suddenly change back to the one who always got scolded. Current students.
However, the experience of the past few years has not been in vain. At least now when everyone is subconsciously stunned, he has been the first to stand up.
But the next second, he saw Hermione also standing up.
"I'd better go!" Hermione waved her hand, then walked towards the door and said loudly, "Professor Snape, please wait a moment, I'm coming..."
When Harry saw this, he couldn't help scratching his head, and simply sat back down again holding the sword. He habitually turned his head and glanced in Ron's direction, only to see his good brother shrugging at him with a subtle expression, seeming to have mixed feelings about Snape's sudden visit.
In fact, it wasn't just Harry and Ron, almost all of them, friends who had gone to Hogwarts and were not Slytherins, had not been scolded by Snape. To be honest, many things have become memories by now. Even if everyone didn't like it in the past... It can even be said that they hate this professor who has never had anything nice to say to them. But now that disgust no longer seems to faze everyone. It feels so hard to let go.
In any case, at least this professor is absolutely blameless in his teaching. As students, almost every one of them learned at least the basic knowledge of potions and defense against the dark arts in the other party's strict and demanding classes, and under the other party's teaching habit of paying special attention to practicality, That knowledge also benefited many students from this monstrous disaster, and some even saved their lives.
Most of the people had very complicated feelings towards this professor who always had a bad look on his face.
And in the moment when all the Hogwarts classmates in the room were exchanging glances, Hermione had already opened the door and walked back. Behind her, Snape's hurried figure as usual quickly appeared in everyone's field of vision.
"Professor, please sit down first! Do you want... something to drink? There's tea brewing on the stove... "
To be honest, even Hermione didn't know how to open the topic when facing this former professor. Especially when the specific intention of the other party's visit is unclear, it is even more embarrassing based on the past friendship between the two parties.
But it was obvious that Snape was completely indifferent to the inner complexity and embarrassment of the students in front of him. When Hermione was halfway through speaking, he frowned slightly and said calmly:
"That's not necessary. I don't have to sit down or drink tea."
After interrupting Hermione's polite invitation, he paused again, seeming to be hesitating. But this was also a moment of hesitation, and then he continued speaking very quickly:
"There are a few things, I'll leave now! First of all, can any of you tell me clearly where Maka McClain is now?"
"Well… "
The moment Snape asked this question, everyone's expressions froze.
Speaking of which, how long has it been since anyone said this name clearly? Even if it is inevitably mentioned sometimes, everyone will almost always use "he" instead of "he" in a very tacit understanding, and then quickly pass it by without going into depth.
Was it the time when he returned to this disaster place alone from Maca and then lost his whereabouts? Or when everyone saw the body sealed in the ice with their own eyes? Or is it secretly guessing that the so-called "Lord of the Living Corpses" is most likely Maka's current identity
In fact, the people who can sit here today have mostly similar thoughts and judgments even if they are different, which is why everyone has formed this tacit understanding in unison.
But today, Snape appeared in front of everyone and mercilessly broke the special silence among their group of friends.
"Maybe... that's a good thing."
An idea came up in Hermione's heart almost subconsciously, but soon she felt a pang in her heart and couldn't help but pursed her thin lips.
On the other side, Luna, who had not spoken much since returning to this room, turned her head slightly after hearing Snape's question. Those big silver-gray eyes flashed with misty gaze. I don't know what he was thinking, but there was a hint of sadness inexplicably.
As for the others, no matter what they think in their hearts, at least on the surface they are almost silent.
"No one knows?"
Snape glanced back and forth a few times, his eyes passing over the faces of Sarah and other people with relatively plain expressions, and his attention was obviously focused on Hermione and the others.
But just when he wanted to speak again, he saw that Hermione, who had also not sat down again after coming back, seemed to have made some decision. She took a deep breath and said:
"We speculate that the master of living corpses may-"
"Someone's here again."
Suddenly, Sarah suddenly spoke again and whispered a reminder, but at the same time, Hermione was unable to finish all the words that had reached her lips.
And then, as if he couldn't wait to confirm her words, there was a knock on the door three times.
"It's the zombie girl, Bai Ye."
As soon as there was a knock on the door, Sarah added as if to add.
Not far from the door, Snape stood there and frowned. He glanced at Sarah who was speaking, then looked back at the closed door. He paused for a moment, then simply turned around and reached out to open the door.
Sarah's perception was naturally correct. As soon as the door opened, everyone saw the petite figure standing at the door from Snape's side. Maybe she didn't expect that it would be Snape who opened the door. Being a little unfamiliar with this new guest, she took a half step back and was stunned for a moment. Then she moved her body carefully and looked at Snape's side. Everyone inside.
"Sister said... it's getting a little dark already. If you are hungry, why not go to the restaurant to eat first." She dutifully told everyone, "The master has also come back. After you have finished your meal, he will meet you in the main hall. Everyone, meet... Miss Granger, do you think so?"