Andy: Even at Death's Door, You Still Have to Badmouth Me?

Snape: "..."

What do you mean? Snape stared at Andy with an unfriendly look.

You'd better make this clear. What do you mean, I'll help you keep it secret? Believe it or not, I'll tell Dumbledore about your mess tomorrow.

Andy merely smiled without saying a word.

Andy had never been afraid of others learning about his magical research.

What could they do even if they knew?

Could they stop him? In fact, Andy even hoped more people would join in so they could research and improve together.

For instance... Snape!

One person's strength was ultimately limited. Even with the system, there were bound to be things Andy failed to consider.

That was when he needed the wisdom of others.

Unfortunately...

Grindelwald was obsessed with building his cause, Dumbledore was busy saving the Wizarding World, and as for Snape... he was more anxious than the person involved. Andy had no idea what he was really thinking.

Andy was helpless about that as well.

Can't anyone just focus on academic research like me? That's the proper thing to do! After a moment of silence, Snape suddenly asked, "Are you planning to watch from here?"

"What else would we do?"

Andy asked, "Could we impersonate Ministry of Magic officials?"

"The Dementors..."

Snape abruptly changed the subject. "They may not be what you think they are... You may be disappointed."

Andy was somewhat surprised. "Professor, did you discover something?"

Snape said flatly, "Over the past few days, I looked into the history of Azkaban. The Dementors... may be dark magical creatures altered by human hands."

"I already know all that!"

Andy smiled, then said pointedly, "History can be forged! Professor, I never believe such things."

"What is truly interesting is the Ministry of Magic's response."

After a pause, Andy continued, "Those who came