That was a very good question. On the surface, Black was asking whether he wanted the bounty or the fame, but in reality, he was probing Su Er's family background.
So spending too long in Animagus form really did affect your thinking. Just look at Black: a moment ago, he had been barking as though his life depended on it, but the instant he turned human again, his intelligence came back online.
"Heh." Su Er chuckled.
"I have no intention of handing you over to the Aurors."
Under Black's puzzled gaze, Su Er took a crystal ball from his pocket and casually set it aside, then drew his wand and lifted the spell on Black. His arms and legs, however, remained tightly bound.
After all, Su Er was afraid Black might turn into a dog and bite him if he let his guard slip. There was no cure for rabies in this day and age.
Nor could he guarantee that Black didn't know a few tricks with Wandless Magic, or wouldn't snatch his wand. All this caution was thanks to Professor Snape's instruction.
During several training sessions, Professor Snape had taught him quite a lesson without even using his wand.
"Let's talk, Mr. Padfoot." Su Er conjured a chair and sat down.
With most of the ropes removed, Black twisted his body with a grimace, trying to get more comfortable, though his bound hands and feet still couldn't move.
"Could you... perhaps..." He looked down at the ropes around his hands and feet with a wry smile.
"No." Su Er refused without mercy.
Black struggled a few more times, still failed to break free, and gave up.
Only after a while did he ask hoarsely,
"How did you know I was here?"
"The Marauder's Map. Surely Mr. Padfoot, who just