In the potions greenhouse, Cypher was tending to the leaves and stems of several herbs.
Cassandra's Awakening Draught needed them as catalysts.
Fresh herbs were far more effective than those bought from the market.
Just as Cypher was debating whether to visit the outer courtyard again and verify whether the prophecy would come true,
Cassandra crept up beside him suspiciously.
"Cypher, I have bad news to tell you!"
"Any news you bring me is good news. There's no such thing as bad news~" Cypher flashed a dashing smile and continued with what he was doing.
"I'm serious. Stop fooling around, I'm talking business."
You were the one who snuck over here. If you'd looked serious, how could I possibly have been in the mood to practice 'flower arranging'?
With a soft sigh, Cypher brushed off the nonexistent dirt on his hands and turned to Cassandra.
Seeing Cypher listening attentively, Cassandra leaned closer and whispered mysteriously, "I discovered that Malfoy and Tom made a deal in the Slytherin common room. It seems to concern the prefect position... and you."
"One question."
That really was important information. Cypher's thoughts stirred as he cut Cassandra off.
"How did you know what they were talking about? I consider myself fairly familiar with Tom. He wouldn't discuss such sensitive matters in public."
"Hehe! Let me tell you, I found a little white snake in the common room. It listens to me very well, and it helped me steal this information."
Cassandra spoke proudly.
"How long have you been in contact with this little white snake?"
"Almost a month, I guess."
Cypher gave Cassandra a deep look and sighed inwardly.
Foolish child. That little snake was probably raised by Tom to spy on you.
"Go back and lock that little snake up. Or release it into