Chapter 275: Snape's Proposal

The interrogation began quickly under Dumbledore's push; since it was already late at night, only the Hogwarts professors and Ministry of Magic staff witnessed it, and the three of Harry also received a spectator position.

Sirius Black, bound hand and foot, was brought up first; he had already awakened, his face ashen, for he seemed to realize his fate. With Peter Pettigrew having escaped, he had no way to prove his innocence with an utterly absurd story.

The professors nearby exchanged glances, their faces full of regret; they had taught at Hogwarts for a long time, and one could say they had all taught Sirius Black, watching him grow up. Seeing such an outstanding former student fall to this state, they were deeply moved with sighs.

Just then, another man, tied tightly, was personally escorted into the hall by Dumbledore. This man's eyes rolled about, observing everyone around him, casting pleading glances at each person...

The Ministry staff had no immediate reaction, but the professors immediately grew unsettled.

Professor McGonagall showed a look of recollection. "That person seems like Peter Pettigrew, though greatly changed."

"Peter Pettigrew has been dead for twelve years; it cannot be him. Perhaps it is one of his relatives, but why did Dumbledore arrest him and personally escort him?" Professor Flitwick responded to Professor McGonagall.

"That person is Peter Pettigrew!" a voice without temperature suddenly rang out. Professor Snape suddenly appeared beside Professor Flitwick. The transformation effect on him had completely vanished; his appearance had been tidied, showing no sign of having gone through a fierce battle. He was staring fixedly at Peter Pettigrew and spoke with a very certain tone.

"Severus, how are you sure he is Peter Pettigrew?" Professor Flitwick asked.

"He is my old classmate!" Snape said briefly, his gaze sweeping over the three of Harry present.

The three of Harry also noticed Professor Snape's deathly solemnity and quickly lowered their heads, though this did not affect their good mood.

Sirius Black also saw Peter Pettigrew; he showed an expression of disbelief.

"Ah—ah—!" The frenzy of joy robbed him of his ability to speak; he struggled wildly as he tried to make his way toward Peter Pettigrew, but he was quickly pinned to the ground by the Aurors from the Ministry of Magic, though he still kept struggling with unyielding determination.

Everyone present sensed an unusual aura, which also stirred their curiosity.

The interrogation began quickly, and as it deepened, everyone's face became solemn.

Although Peter Pettigrew denied it in every way, many of his words could not stand scrutiny. As a household-name hero and a recipient of the Order of Merlin, First Class, his biggest suspicious point was going into hiding under a false name for twelve years after faking his death.

However, his words were logically plausible, and Sirius Black had no very direct evidence, so the scene was momentarily deadlocked...

But every bystander had a scale in their heart; from both sides' statements, they had formed their own leanings, and they all leaned more toward Sirius Black.

Just as it was deadlocked, someone suddenly stood up from among the wizarding spectators; he raised his hand high, signaling he had something to say.

Harry turned back and saw it was Professor Snape; he was startled at once. This was the first time he had seen Professor Snape in such a state. Professor Snape's eyes were slightly red, and his face was so cold it seemed about to freeze. Harry suddenly felt that regarding Professor Snape's appearance at this moment, normally Professor Snape was very kind and gentle toward him.

Minister Fudge also saw Professor Snape raising his hand; seeing the scene had been deadlocked for quite a while, he simply signaled for Professor Snape to speak.

Peter Pettigrew, seeing Snape about to speak, seemed to have grabbed a lifeline. "Severus,

Please! Please! Think about how Black bullied you back then; at that time, I did not bully you..." Peter Pettigrew crawled on the ground toward Professor Snape but was quickly pulled back.

Professor Snape looked at Peter Pettigrew with an icy gaze, unmoved by his words. He turned to Minister Fudge, took out a crystal-clear small bottle from his robe, and said in a very suppressed voice: "Mr. Minister, under these circumstances, I suggest using Veritaserum, of course with your special permission."

"We must find the true traitor!" When saying 'traitor', Snape had a meaning of grinding his teeth.

After hearing Snape's words, Fudge hesitated; he looked again at Dumbledore, and Dumbledore discussed it with him quietly for a short while.

Fudge quickly made a decision, granting permission to use Veritaserum.

In fact, the Minister of Magic's authority was still very great; granting permission to use Veritaserum was nothing to him, and the Ministry of Magic could not afford to make another mistake on this matter; the truth of the matter must be clarified.

After Fudge made his decision, Peter Pettigrew collapsed on the ground like a puddle of rotten mud. Seeing his such performance, all doubts in everyone's hearts were swept away...

But this was not a true court, so Sirius Black was still kept in continued detention, but everyone knew he was innocent; he was now just lacking some procedures.

The attitude of everyone present toward Sirius became visibly friendlier; the three of Harry ran to Sirius's side to embrace him, and no one stopped them.

Harry was completely immersed in happiness; he did not expect so many things to happen in just a few short hours, and this matter would produce huge changes in his future life...

At this moment, Harry suddenly felt someone was spying on him; he quickly turned back and saw Professor Snape expressionlessly shifting his gaze away...

Harry suddenly felt a lot of apology toward Professor Snape; he wanted to go forward and say something to Professor Snape, but Professor Snape only looked at him deeply and then left the hall...

Harry watched Professor Snape walking alone and lonely in the castle courtyard. A jade-plate-like moon appeared again in the sky, pouring its bright moonlight onto the ground, also pouring onto Professor Snape, gilding him with a layer of silver radiance, and stretching his shadow long...

But Harry felt Professor Snape's body today seemed to have become somewhat hunched, and his steps had become somewhat stumbling; he wiped his glasses to see more clearly, but found Professor Snape had already disappeared from his line of sight...

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