After changing into a sophisticated suit, Sebastian looked at himself in the mirror.
Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, he cut an imposing figure.
He had thick black hair and eyebrows as sharp as a knife, giving his eyes a piercing look.
Those blue eyes shimmered slightly, like the azure ocean, making people hesitate to meet his gaze. His tall, straight nose and rosy lips outlined his handsome features, and his face looked like a carved work of art.
His skin was impeccable, making him look like a young man in his early twenties rather than a 30-year-old.
He exuded the steadiness and composure of a mature man, along with the vitality and boldness of youth.
Sebastian smiled slightly, revealing his straight, white teeth.
"Still as handsome as ever. If I went to the Muggle world to make a movie, Tom Cruise and Leo would have to step aside!"
Sebastian came to the gate of the manor, looked in the direction of Hogwarts, and murmured:
"Floo powder? It will easily stain your clothes, which is not very decent for today."
"So..."
"Apparition!"
After a moment of squeezing that seemed to crush his face, Sebastian stood in front of the gate of Hogwarts.
The gate was magnificent, made of iron, and enchanted with powerful magic to protect the students inside from being disturbed.
There were many stone pillars on both sides of the gate, with winged wild boars perched on top.
Sebastian raised his wrist and checked the time on his magic watch.
9:30 am.
The time someone was supposed to pick him up was exactly as agreed.
Sebastian looked at the castle in the distance and couldn't help but sigh:
"No matter how many times I see it, Hogwarts Castle is still so magnificent."
Before he finished speaking, the gate slowly opened, and a male wizard emerged.
He was thin, with sallow skin, and shoulder-length black hair that was greasy and stuck to his face like a curtain.
He wore a black robe, the fabric dull and unremarkable.
A breeze blew by, and the hem of his robe fluttered in the wind, making him look like a giant bat.
Seeing Sebastian outside the door, his lips curled up slightly as he spoke in a slow and methodical voice with a hint of sarcasm:
"Look who this is? Sebastian Swann! The richest man in the wizarding world today has come to Hogwarts, which really makes Hogwarts shine."
Sebastian looked the man over from head to toe, then held his wand to his chest and asked, "Why, Severus, what do you have to say?"
Seeing this, Severus also held his wand upright in front of his chest and said, "Old rules!"
The two of them stayed silent for about three breaths, then cast spells at each other simultaneously.
"Grin hula!"
"Tarantella dance!"
In just a few seconds, spells were flying between them.
Both of them tacitly agreed not to use powerful attack spells or protective spells.
They used their steps to make small moves to dodge or used their wands to knock away the opponent's spell.
Hanging bell,
Tongue-locking and throat-locking,
Weak legs and spongy feet,
Grilled hot!
The two transformed into masters of small jinxes, with each small jinx emitting colorful light, cutting through the air and making a whistling sound.
The dense jinxes were like raindrops, causing ripples in the protective spell on the Hogwarts gate.
Snape was on the defensive. He dodged one spell after another with difficulty and counterattacked when there were gaps.
He didn't dare to take it lightly, after all, he hadn't fought with anyone for many years.
Over the years, his application to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts had always been rejected by Dumbledore, so he shifted his focus to the field of potions research.
But he didn't want to make a fool of himself, especially since they hadn't seen each other for many years and both wanted to give the other a little warning.
What's more - quick attacks with unprotected small jinxes, this was a duel game that the two of them started when they were in school at Hogwarts.
It tested the wizard's basic skills in dueling.
Pace,
Opportunity,
The accuracy of the spell,
How to stably control the output of magic power,
How to accurately control the output of magic power,
Physical strength,
And so on…
The two entered Hogwarts in the same year, were both sorted into Slytherin, their last names both started with "S", and were assigned to the same dormitory.
When Snape first entered school, he knew more spells than half of the seventh-year students, and this roommate knew many more spells than he did. The two often discussed magic and dueled with each other, gradually forming a deep friendship.
Not to mention that this person understood him, helped him pursue Lily, and finally stopped him from saying those three hurtful words in time. Snape had always been grateful.
Snape admitted in his heart that he was probably no match for Sebastian.
After all, since school, Sebastian's magic power had been stronger than his own, and this person seemed to be a natural duel master, with many advanced duel concepts and training concepts.
"Unprotected Small Jinx Quick Attack" was invented by this person.
"Even so, I don't want to lose!" Snape thought fiercely.
He didn't want to lose to this show-off swan.
A show-off swan that loves to flaunt.
He tried desperately to recover his previous combat experience, and after several thrilling escapes from danger, he was finally no longer suppressed.
Just as he took a breath, Snape heard the other party yelling, "Haha, Severus, are you used to it? I'm going to speed up!"
Feeling the sudden acceleration of the attack frequency, Snape was a little flustered and couldn't help cursing in his heart: "This fast guy!"
How did this show-off swan do it?
Although he went to the Ministry of Magic and became an Auror in the first two years after graduation.
But after Voldemort's fall, he became involved in the family business.
After becoming the richest man in the wizarding world, he went to the Eastern wizarding world, saying that he was traveling.
After returning from the East, he plunged into the Muggle world again, saying that he wanted to take advantage of the disintegration of the Russian bear to make billions of small goals.
When did he start exercising? How come he is still so powerful?
Just as Snape was about to collapse, a silver-white phoenix-shaped Patronus appeared between the two of them.
Then Dumbledore's somewhat helpless voice came from above:
"Mr. Swann and Professor Snape, please stop now. The gates of Hogwarts cannot withstand your destruction."
"Professor Snape, please bring Mr. Swann here as soon as possible. I'll be waiting for you in the headmaster's office!"
Seeing that the duel game could not go on, Sebastian laughed and put away his wand.
Then he stepped forward, put his arm around Snape's shoulders, and walked towards Hogwarts Castle.
"You're slipping, Severus. You're about to collapse before I even start to exert any strength!" Sebastian teased as they walked.
"Heh, if I remember correctly, no spell seemed to hit me just now."
Hearing this, Sebastian laughed, "Severus, your mouth is still so tough, I doubt even the Fiendfyre can burn your mouth, haha."
Snape clenched his fists in irritation when he heard this.
He took a deep breath, calmed himself, then stopped and asked solemnly, "Sebastian, you are already successful and wealthy, why did you choose to be a mere professor at Hogwarts?"
"Don't be so serious, just talk while you walk.
After material needs are met, spiritual needs must be met.
Why Hogwarts?
I'll explain it to you later when I meet Professor Dumbledore.
That way I don't have to say the same thing twice."
"Then why did the school board add a vice-principal position?"
"I applied directly to Headmaster Dumbledore for the position of Deputy Headmaster, but he did not agree."
"..."
"Look, it's within the rules, Galleons lead the way, and the school directors all support me. All roads lead to Hogwarts!"
"I don't think Professor Dumbledore will be very happy with this." As they were talking, the two came to the eighth floor of Hogwarts Castle, at the door of the headmaster's office.
The door to the headmaster's office was guarded by an extremely ugly stone gargoyle.
Snape gave Sebastian a look that said "May the best be to you," then stepped forward and spoke the password to the stone beast:
"A roach pile."