James Potter felt as though a weight had been lifted. "Only then did I realize just how much Snape probably hated me."
"It really isn't surprising! Harry, if anyone dared treat you like that, I'd rush to Hogwarts and duel everyone who bullied you!"
He flashed a grin, his eyes full of openness. "Harry, I just want you to know that what I did to Snape was wrong—wrong in the worst possible way."
"Prongs, do you know what I want to know?" Sirius Black cut in. "I want to know what the other two things are among the four things you're most proud of."
James Potter chuckled, his gaze still resting on Harry. "Of course! This is about what happened between us and Snape."
"If Snape ever does anything bad to you, make sure you fight back! Understand? He can go after Sirius Black and Remus Lupin if he wants trouble. What kind of skill is it to pick on you?"
Sirius Black let out an odd cry. "Hey! You won't answer my question, but the moment something like this comes up, you drag me out to be your Shield Charm!"
"Dad!" Harry called out firmly. "I will! I'll do what I believe is right!"
After hearing what James Potter had said earlier, the last trace of resentment in his heart had completely vanished.
James Potter's eyes reddened, and he nodded heavily. "I'm glad to hear you say that! And I believe you'll be able to do it!"
He took a deep breath and changed the subject. "Since Padfoot has lodged such a strong protest, let's get back to those four things!"
"The third thing is that I was able to stand in front of Voldemort. Even though I only held him off for a little while, I'm still proud