When Maka saw Snape's wand suddenly light up, he thought of the scene where a curse was shot at him, and also thought of the scene where the curse was shot at Hermione.
He thought that the magic spell might be a control magic, and he also thought that it might be an interference magic. He was even prepared to break a life-killing curse.
But he never expected that Snape's curse would be a universal counter-curse.
The so-called universal counter-spell is a counter-spell that has a wide range of applicability, but can only terminate part of the effects of the curse. If a wizard didn't know how to break a common spell, he would usually try this spell.
Now Snape used this spell, and what he lifted was the magic rope and silencing spell on Hermione. Because of this, Maka, who reacted quickly, hesitated for a moment.
At this moment, the experienced Snape grasped it firmly in his hands. He didn't try to attack Hermione or Maka, but once again made a move that Maka didn't expect.
With a burst of space distortion, Snape decisively disappeared in front of the two of them without any hesitation.
Although Snape may be aware of the extent of Maka's magical power, he doesn't want to just leave. The meaning behind his Apparition spell made Maka unable to help but feel silent again.
Obviously, Snape didn't want to fight with him. For Snape, holding Hermione hostage was probably the last line in his mind. Facing this student who made even his picky self very satisfied, he simply couldn't wave the magic wand in his hand.
To say that in the current world, Maka is probably the only one who can make Snape achieve this level.
"... Maka?" Hermione climbed out of bed and whispered while rubbing her wrist, "Thank you for coming to save me... How did you know?"
When Maka heard the voice, she put away the complicated emotions lingering in her heart and smiled slightly at Hermione.
"It's more complicated to say," he said casually, "but actually, even if I don't come, nothing will happen to you..."
"How could it be! You don't know, when Snape suddenly appeared in front of me, I was shocked! Looking at the cold look on his face, I thought he was going to kill me!" After saying these words Hermione looked very frightened. It seemed that she was really frightened.
"Anyway, there's no more—"
Before Maka could finish her sentence, her expression suddenly changed, and her heart skipped a beat.
"What's wrong?" Hermione asked strangely.
"No, um... let me think about it..." Maka shook her head and said, "Let me think about it."
After that, he sat down directly on the edge of Hermione's bed, propped his chin and fell into deep thought. Seeing that he was fine just now, but now suddenly had a serious expression on his face, Hermione immediately didn't dare to disturb him anymore.
Maka was silently pondering on her side, her brows furrowed tightly, as if she had encountered some huge problem; while Hermione, on the other hand, was also sitting on the edge of her bed, looking at Maka next to her, her cheeks Slightly red.
She never imagined that Maka would sit on her bed and be in the same room with her. Although there was nothing charming about it, it still made Hermione blush and her heart beat for a while.
Not to mention Hermione's wandering thoughts and girlish feelings, but Maka actually encountered a big problem.
According to his original speculation, his meeting with Snape this time should not change the facts he saw last time. This is a conclusion drawn from the so-called "binding rule".
He thought this rule was correct because he had proven it through his own actions. If there is no closure in the rules of time, what was the last time Voldemort's soul left his body early? What if he was forced to take action
But now, Snape and Hermione have indeed separated, and the facts he saw will never happen again. Maybe Snape will come back later? Then he, Maka, handed Hermione over to Snape honestly
Such a ridiculous thing is impossible no matter how you think about it.
So, what does this mean
"paradox!"
Maka chewed this strange yet familiar word secretly, but a chill could not help but rise behind her back.
He came to Hermione's home this time precisely because he heard some truths during his last trip back in time. But if it continues like this, the last self will not be able to learn this clue.
And without getting any clues, would he still come to Hermione's house
No one can tell him what the consequences will be if a paradox is caused during the time travel. He only knew that there had been several wizards in history who had completely disappeared due to their misuse of time and space converters.
Knowing that there would be great risks, he could no longer look at the matter from the perspective of a researcher. Because he understands that this is completely gambling on his life, and there is a high chance that he will fail completely.
Obviously, in the face of the rules of time, his power is still very small. If you insist on holding on under such circumstances, it is not self-confidence but a mental retardation.
"The Sorting Hat can see clearly! I am indeed a Hufflepuff through and through..." Maka sighed, then turned to look at the girl next to her, "Hermione, I need you to do me a favor. "
"Ah-oh-of course," Hermione suddenly came back to her senses and responded subconsciously, then asked blankly, "W-what are you busy with?"
"...Be a liar with me!"
Maka laughed as she spoke, and the expression on her face looked quite strange, like a bitter smile mixed with some other emotions, which made Hermione even more confused.
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The time to go back was only five hours, and it didn't take long for the sun to break. And just when the blizzard became more violent again, a momentary spatial distortion suddenly appeared in the snow near Hogwarts. The next moment, a pair of familiar figures appeared out of thin air.
The pair of figures just stood there without saying a word, raising their heads slightly and staring quietly towards the Hogwarts Castle not far away.
Those were Snape and Hermione—or rather, Maka and Hermione who had turned into Snape.
Speaking of which, Maka has deceived quite a few people in his life, but this time the one he wants to deceive is himself.
As a little liar who once used his deceptive skills to make a living, Maka knew very well - sometimes, he was the hardest person to deceive, because deceiving himself was the stupidest behavior; but sometimes, he It is also the easiest person to deceive, because the person who knows you best is often you.
Not to mention, today's unheard-of scam actually has a script in hand that is sure to succeed.
"Can't you see it?" Maka looked up and looked ahead, secretly saying in her heart, "That's right, at this point in time, the long river of souls is almost at its end."
Although I can't see the meandering river of souls, here I can see myself standing on the snowy slope in front of me, the self who has not experienced time retrieval.
Not too long had passed since she had witnessed all this, and Maka knew exactly what to do next. Once the self left with the portkey, it was time for him and Hermione to take action.
At this moment, he was waiting quietly, and so was Hermione beside him.
Maka told Hermione the entire process beforehand, and in order to ensure that no mistakes were made, he also specially corrected the lines according to the script. With Hermione's intelligence, the chances of messing up were very slim.
Besides, the starring role this time is still himself. Most of the time, Hermione only needs to recite the lines.
Soon, as the door key was activated, that self suddenly disappeared into the twisted space. It was at this moment that Maka took the lead and walked slowly forward.
Hermione, who was beside him, saw him and quickly followed him.
In the past, in this world where Maka existed, Buckbeak was saved by Maka, and Sirius and Harry were not besieged by Dementors. However, the incident where Hermione applied for a time turner to assist her studies did happen.
For Hermione, it was not difficult to understand what Maka had revealed to her before.
Of course, in order not to affect Hermione's mood, Maka did not tell her about the disaster that was about to happen at Hogwarts.
Now when Hermione saw the "past Maka", she still had some doubts in her heart - why did the Maka at that time look weird
As the two people with their own thoughts walked forward without saying a word, they left two clear sets of footprints behind them. And the traces of these two sets of footprints were gradually obscured by the wanton wind and snow.
At this moment, a sudden crackling sound resounded throughout the mountainous area, and at the same time, it also brought a signal for Maka's next action.
When Maka led Hermione over the snowy slope in front of her, she saw Harry and Ron without any surprise.
"stop!"
Although she didn't get the specific reason from Maka, Hermione knew that the person Maka wanted her to lie to had appeared.
That's right, because she couldn't tell Hermione the whole truth, Maka changed some parts of the plan. Hermione didn't know at this moment that the person she really wanted to deceive was actually the other Maka standing somewhere far behind!
This was a convoluted scam from start to finish.
"Don't go any further," Maka said coldly, imitating Snape's annoying tone, "if... you don't want to die."
He didn't hear these words at the time, but he knew that now was the time to call Harry and Ron. As for what words Snape would use to stop others, isn't that simple