An Acquaintance Arrives from Another World~ / Granger, Not Potter

Even before leaving the room, he uttered an incredibly hurtful remark in a fit of anger!

"Hermione... I hope you're not happy because of Penelope's words!"

BOOM!!

The heavy slam of the door echoed in the empty room. After the two Weasley left, middle-aged Hermione's temper finally exploded.

"Ronald Weasley... you idiot!!!"

She clenched her fists in anger, her eyes blazing as she searched the room for anything she could smash in her frustration, but gradually she realized there was nothing there at all...

Her lips trembled uncontrollably, her chest heaved violently, and her eyes, which were gradually reddening, began to fill with tears of immense grievance... But before they could fall, the middle-aged Hermione gritted her teeth and hastily wiped her eyes with her sleeve.

She forced herself to calm down, to stop being sad, and to stop getting angry with middle-aged Ron... because she knew she couldn't afford to lose her temper.

It's obvious that there's no one around me I can rely on right now, and these people all have to depend on me.

Even middle-aged Ron... that guy, even if he's angry with me, will still come back in the end, because he and Ginny can't do anything together.

If I lose my composure now, then all of them are truly doomed...

So, after forcing herself to calm down, the middle-aged Hermione forced herself to start thinking again.

The Malfoy could actually be used, which is why middle-aged Hermione defended them in front of Penelope... Draco Malfoy is now the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and if he were willing to provide assistance, the resistance would undoubtedly have a much easier time.

Moreover, the Time-Turner he had previously produced was the work of the Unspeakable, Saul Krock. The Malfoy family may still have connections with this master of time management. If they are unable to retrieve the two Time-Turner that were seized by Harry Granger and Delphi Riddle, at least they still have the hope of making another one.

But if you look at it from another angle, even middle-aged Hermione can't believe this guy at all.

Draco Malfoy only decided to sever ties with his own side for the sake of his son. Once he wakes up and learns the truth about this timeline, there's no guarantee he won't immediately switch sides after escaping!

At that point, we'll truly be doomed...

Damn it!

How could this happen?

Isn't there anyone in this timeline who can lend a helping hand?!

Hmm... wait a minute~

That person, he should be on the same side as us, right?

And he's absolutely brilliant!

In that instant, Hermione, who had felt she had no other way out, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of the best person to ask for help!

Severus Snape!

That's right, Penelope just mentioned that this Slytherin Head of House, who also serves as the Vice-Headmaster, has been leaking the list of Muggle-born individuals to the Resistance for years. He is definitely the only person who can help them right now!

Speaking of which, middle-aged Hermione couldn't help but complain about her Schrödinger-like, dim-witted husband...

When she was chatting with Penelope before, Penelope had casually mentioned that Ron in this timeline had repeatedly criticized Snape in private, accusing him of not providing them with the complete list of Muggle-born, and instead allowing so many underage wizards under the age of eleven to be cruelly Death Eater.

Haha, this thought process is absolutely outrageous!

Even a middle-aged Hermione could understand this perfectly well: Snape had been risking his life as an undercover agent for the past twenty-odd years. If he really leaked all the information, he probably wouldn't even survive the first three years; Voldemort would have him killed on the spot by releasing snakes!

So, he's the one who's suffering the most, okay?

He had to make the choices himself, and then watch helplessly as the selected victims were tortured and even killed every day... How much did he endure in this process?!

So, middle-aged Hermione can be really frustrating sometimes. After more than twenty years, the person next to her seems to have never understood what it means to put yourself in someone else's shoes.

However, she knew she didn't have time to continue complaining about Ron. Although she thought of asking Snape for help, putting it into practice was a problem.

Originally, there was a secret passage in Snape's office leading to the base of the Whomping Willow, through which one could directly reach the Shrieking Shack. It was because of the Whomping Willow's cover that the Rebellion's stronghold remained undetected.

However, Snape has not been in contact with the Resistance for some time now, and he has also completely sealed off that secret passage.

His actions naturally aroused suspicion within the resistance, and even some within the organization... well, we all know who they are, have openly suspected that Snape has completely sided with Voldemort and is plotting to wipe them all out.

Annoying~

Getting back to the main point, Hogwarts is now heavily guarded, and it wouldn't be easy for a middle-aged Hermione to see Snape without using the secret passages.

Sigh... If only Hogwarts didn't have the Anti-Apparition Jinx, then she could...

Just as middle-aged Hermione was thinking about this, a crisp sound suddenly came from in front of her.

Immediately afterwards, the three people who had just disappeared reappeared in front of her in a bizarre way!

"How... how did you all get here?!" The middle-aged Hermione was startled.

These three guys vanished before Penelope even entered, and now they've mysteriously returned... Wait a minute!

The way they appeared... it was clearly Apparition!

But the Shrieking Shack was clearly protected by Anti-Apparition Jinx, so why could they move in and out of it so freely?

Could it be...

"Ms. Granger Weasley, are you currently worrying about how to infiltrate Hogwarts?"

While middle-aged Hermione was still hesitating, Harry suddenly saw through her thoughts.

Chapter 755 An Acquaintance Arrives from Another Dimension~

"How did you know?" Hermione, middle-aged, was taken aback by Harry's words.

How did this kid know I was going to Hogwarts? Could it be... he also wants to find that person?

"We just left to gather intelligence in Knockturn Alley. I'm sure you didn't come away empty-handed... But even if you did, you have no one to help you right now. The only person you can turn to for help is Severus Snape."

"You..."

The middle-aged Hermione listened to Harry's story with surprise. She originally wanted to ask Harry how he could think of these things, but the words caught in her throat. She felt that it was perfectly normal for him to think of this.

However, she still had a slight question.

"You went to Knockturn Alley to gather intelligence, you must have been searching the memories of those Death Eater... In their eyes, Snape is a loyal Death Eater of Voldemort, do you still believe him?"

"Regarding Severus Snape, whatever he is doing, I will always have absolute trust in him!" Harry without the slightest hesitation, his tone exceptionally firm.

"Is it because of your mother..." Middle-aged Hermione felt she might have understood.

But she didn't notice that Harry had just given a slight, ambiguous shake of his head.

Severus Snape's love for his mother was merely a form of guidance, but it wasn't the real motivation behind his willingness to make such sacrifices.

If Severus Snape were merely a heartthrob capable of sacrificing everything for love, then he wouldn't deserve the title of tragic hero.

The reason why Snape is always worthy of respect and trust in Harry's heart is because he was influenced by his mother Lily's love and thus found the justice that he needed to uphold!

Unfortunately, it seems that almost no one has noticed this, regardless of the time or place...

"So what are you planning to do?" Middle-aged Hermione hadn't thought about these things in detail; her biggest concern right now was the action plan.

However, Harry shook his head again. "Ha, I thought you were going to ask me for the Time-Turner directly."

"Stop talking nonsense, I know that's impossible!" Middle-aged Hermione snorted, but her attitude was quite cooperative. "When you mentioned Snape, I knew I could only work with you... no, under your command to resolve this matter. In any case, without your help, I wouldn't even be able to get into Hogwarts right now!"

"Ms. Granger Weasley..."

"Just call me Granger, that's my surname anyway, it'll save you the trouble," the middle-aged Hermione urged impatiently. "Hurry up and tell me your plan!"

"Okay..." Harry shrugged. "To get into Hogwarts and see Severus Snape, all I have to Apparition in first, and once I confirm that Severus Snape is alone in his office, I can remotely message Hermione and Luna Lovegood and have them make their Side-Along Apparition with your entourage."

"So all three of you can break through the Anti-Apparition Jinx's restrictions?" The middle-aged Hermione was surprised, but also a little worried. "This method is feasible, but what if you're exposed as soon as you get there?"

"Mrs. Granger, have you forgotten I have the Invisibility Cloak?" Harry chuckled, reminding her, "That's Deathly Hallows; very few Sickle can see through it."

"Harry's... Invisibility Cloak?" Upon hearing Harry's words, the middle-aged Hermione was taken aback, inadvertently recalling her once close friend who also wore Invisibility Cloak and went on adventures.

At that moment, Harry had already donned the Invisibility Cloak, Apparition, and vanished from the spot.

Meanwhile at Hogwarts, Harry, wearing the Invisibility Cloak, successfully made himself visible in Snape's office without attracting any attention from him.

When Apparition lands, it's accompanied by a crackling sound, but don't forget that Harry is also proficient in sound magic; with just a Silencing Barrier, he can guarantee complete silence.

Moreover, he also possesses flight magic, so once he manifests, he doesn't need to land at all; he's just like a ghost.

He was facing Snape's desk, the Potions Professor, now in his sixties, his face bearing the marks of countless hardships...

He was not happy at all; you could tell just by looking at his face.

The dark wizards Harry had encountered before, including Theodore Nott, were almost all greasy-faced, resembling nouveau riche and tyrants who had plundered countless riches from the people.

If Snape had truly joined forces with them, given his status, he would undoubtedly be living a much more comfortable life, and certainly wouldn't be looking so exhausted now...

He was hunched over a document, looking on with a troubled expression. Harry noticed this and quietly separated a water sphere to act Sneakoscope. He easily discovered that the document contained a series of names.

The Book of Admittance... Harry immediately understood; these names were copied down from the Book of Admittance by the Severus Snape!

Now that he is the Vice-Headmaster of Hogwarts, he naturally has to take on Professor McGonagall's former job—checking the Book of Admittance once a year and then sending acceptance letters to eleven-year-old wizards who are about to have their birthdays.

But now, the Severus Snape seems particularly conflicted.

He clenched one fist, while his other hand used a quill pen dipped in red ink to scribble and smear over the names... With each stroke, his eye would twitch involuntarily, and a fine layer of sweat would appear on his forehead.

This is a list of the dead...

The Severus Snape had already selected those junior wizards from ordinary backgrounds, but he had to make choices among them, personally pushing some of them towards the Death Eater!

"Sigh..." Seeing him becoming increasingly tormented, Harry couldn't help but sigh softly.

"Who?!" Snape sprang to his feet like a startled bird. As he drew his wand, he didn't immediately look in the direction of the voice. Instead, he instantly shredded the paper in front of him into tiny pieces.

Click~

But then, he heard an even clearer sound of the bolt locking!

My office door is locked from the inside!

Someone broke in, and they're hiding inside this room!!

"Who is it? Show yourself!"

Snape was met with a faint mist and the crisp sound of Apparition landing.

"You... Granger?" Snape, who was about to question her, suddenly paused, looking at the middle-aged woman in front of him with confusion. "How did you suddenly appear here? And the other two..."

"They broke through the Anti-Apparition Jinx and brought me here," the middle-aged Hermione asked with a raised eyebrow and a smile. "Professor Snape, can't you tell who those two are?"

"Them?" Snape stared intently at Hermione and Luna Lovegood, then his face paled in shock!

"Impossible! How could they look so much like... you from before, and that Loony?!"

"It's not that they look alike, they are the real people, just with rather mysterious origins." The middle-aged Hermione smiled and shook her head. "This is a story involving time travel, and it might be quite long... so before I begin, you should meet another acquaintance."

"An acquaintance..." Snape wondered, but then a young boy suddenly appeared in front of him.

"He... he could it be?!"

He stared blankly as the other person removed that familiar Invisibility Cloak, revealing black hair, Lightning Scar, round-framed glasses, and those absolutely familiar, and unforgettable, turquoise eyes!

For a moment, he couldn't help but tremble violently...

"Potter, is that you...?"

Chapter 756 is Granger, not Potter.

Looking at the extremely familiar face in front of him, Snape could hardly believe his eyes.

He stumbled around the desk, seemingly wanting to rush to Harry immediately, even wanting to pounce on him... but in the end, he only stood shakily a meter away from Harry.

During this time, his gaze almost never left Harry's eyes...

"Potter... to be honest, I don't really like that name, but if you miss it, feel free to call me that."

Harry shrugged slightly and took off his non-prescription glasses.

Without the lenses obscuring his vision, Snape could see Harry's eyes more clearly, and at the same time, he noticed something in Harry's gaze that was completely different from the other person's.