Chapter 149: The price of the ingredients for the Elixir to Induce Euphoria is going up again

Since Dumbledore had decided to take action personally, Snape naturally did not have to worry about anything.

Snape had enough confidence for this greatest white wizard of the twentieth century.

Although ... Dumbledore is a bit of a pit.

But you can get used to it.

"You discovered the secret of the Dark Lord's immortality?" Snape asked with some anticipation.

The Ministry of Magic's operation to search for dark magic items this time was carried out in a 'great magnitude', and it had already spread to the British magic world a month ago.

The beating of the bushes had been successful, and Dumbledore had been keeping an eye on it, Snape felt that Dumbledore should have got some leads.

"I'm sorry!"

Dumbledore said helplessly, "I found nothing."

Snape: can I hit you?

"Lucius is very cautious, he sells a lot of dark magic items in Knockturn Alley, but there was nothing in it that I was looking for."

When it came down to it, Dumbledore was also a bit sceptical.

Perhaps Voldemort didn't make Horcruxes, or Voldemort gave them to other Death Eaters for safekeeping.

Bellatrix Lestrange!

That craziest of all Death Eaters.

Dumbledore's eyes narrowed slightly as he analysed in his mind, 'If Voldemort didn't make a Horcrux, then what exactly is the secret of his immortality? And if he made a Horcrux, where would he hide it?'

Snape frowned, "Perhaps you were wrong to begin with."

Dumbledore frowned and didn't say anything.

The method of making a Horcrux was documented in the book Secrets of the Darkest Art. Moreover, since Voldemort crazily worshipped dark magic, it was impossible for him not to think of a Horcrux if he wanted to avoid death.

Of all Dumbledore's suspicions, the Horcrux was at the top of the list.

And once Voldemort made the Horcrux, he would most likely give it to a loyal Death Eater for safekeeping.

After all, Voldemort wasn't Andy; he was unlikely to put the Horcrux on a Muggle rocket and launch it into outer space.

"The Ministry of Magic operation isn't over yet, I'll keep an eye on Lucius' side."

Dumbledore said a little tiredly, "If I really guessed wrong, let's try something else!"

Maybe Voldemort's Horcrux was placed on Bellatrix's side, but Dumbledore wouldn't set free that crazy Death Eater.

It would be too dangerous!

Snape was silent for a moment as he once again felt Dumbledore's unreliability.

Back then, he had trusted Dumbledore so much that he had put Lily's safety on Dumbledore's shoulders.

The result?

Lily died!

But as things stood, Snape had no other path to take but to continue trusting Dumbledore.

"You better be careful."

Snape warned, "I know Lucius, he won't let things slide so easily."

"Ah! Thank you for your reminder." Dumbledore nodded as if he was genuinely grateful for Snape's reminder.

Snape's forehead veins bulged.

If it wasn't for the excessive difference in strength between the two, he would have taken out his wand and duelled with Dumbledore long ago.

Taking a deep look at Dumbledore, Snape turned around and left.

It can be predicted that the materials for Elixir of Euphoria may go up in price again in recent days.

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Returning to his office, Snape failed to calm down for a long time.

In fact, no matter what aspect, Dumbledore was trustworthy enough.

It's just that his reputation is too big, and his strength is too strong, so much so that many people have divinized Dumbledore.

But he was just a person!

Dumbledore wasn't omnipotent, and he would make mistakes.   

Thinking this way, Snape's heart felt better.

Thump!

A knock sounded on the door and Snape simply waved his wand and the office door opened automatically.

"Professor Snape, hello..."

Filch stood in the doorway with some formality, "There's a letter for you here ... since your office is on the underground floor, so ..."

Snape got up and walked to the door, Filch hurriedly handed the letter to Snape before scrambling, "I'll be off then."

Snape closed the door and glanced down at the signature on the envelope.

Andy Collins!

Why is this boy writing to me?

The veins on Snape's forehead bulged once again, he always had a feeling that Andy couldn't be looking for him for anything good.

After sitting in his chair and hesitating for a while, Snape decided to read the content of the letter first.

Snape swore that if Andy dared to mention anything about 'Levicorpus' or introduce his aunt to him in the letter, he was going to tear Andy alive next school year.

Opening the envelope ...

Snape's face grew serious.

Dobby?

The Malfoys' house elf, preventing Harry from returning to Hogwarts?

Hogwarts' in danger next term?

Andy's letter didn't contain much, mainly asking if Dobby was the Malfoys' house elf while giving a general account of what Harry had encountered.

Most importantly, Dobby told Harry that Hogwarts would be in danger next term.

Andy wasn't Harry or Ron, who just knew how to rush up recklessly on their own when things went wrong.

As a student of Hogwarts, when in trouble, looking for a professor, isn't that normal behaviour?

Snape's eyes flickered slightly.

Dobby's matter, must not be ordered by Lucius, Draco would not be that bored.

But ... would a house elf act privately without an order from his master?

If this is true ...

Then it would mean that Dumbledore's operation was successful, it's just that Lucius Malfoy wanted to send dark magic items left behind by Voldemort, into Hogwarts.

A house elf who idolizes Harry Potter?

Snape frowned in contemplation.

One thing was for sure, Lucius Malfoy had taken such a big loss, so he would find a way to get back at Dumbledore.

It was also true that sending a dark magic item left behind by Voldemort into Hogwarts was very much like Lucius' tactics.

In this way ...

Snape rose quickly.

Even though he no longer wanted to see Dumbledore, he had to report this matter to Dumbledore.

The Headmaster's office.

Dumbledore placed Andy's letter on his desk, and the whole person's complexion relaxed in a flash.

This operation was successful!

"It seems that Collins is much more reliable than you." Snape went straight into toxic mode.

"He did provide us with a very important piece of evidence!" Dumbledore did not retort.

He wasn't afraid of Lucius making a small move, he was afraid of him not budging at all.

"And what exactly is that thing?" Snape asked intently.

"Perhaps...only if we see it will we know exactly what Voldemort left behind." Dumbledore didn't answer directly.

The Horcrux was something that Dumbledore would never divulge so easily.

Think about it, all you need to do is kill someone and split your soul to easily prevent death.

How simple it is!

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