HP - Shadow Monarch!

Chapter 139 - Transylvania.

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Third Person POV

London.

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"You're finally here." Steve opened the door for Snape, who stepped inside. A man was seated at the same table where Snape had first spoken with Steve, sipping tea.

After closing the door, Steve guided Snape to the table and continued, "Come, let me introduce you. This is Kodoviskiy Vasilyev. He's a Russian who obtained magical citizenship here in England and has lived here for many years," he explained.

"So, you're Severus Snape, the man I've heard about from Steve." Kodoviskiy remarked, raising his gaze from the table, studying Snape with interest. "I'm certainly impressed. If Steve has taken an interest in you, that says a lot, as he rarely goes out of his way to personally vouch for someone. Business is business, though. I'm here to fulfill your request. So, you want to go to Romania with an animal, correct?"

Snape nodded. "Can you help me with that?"

"Of course," Steve interjected. "Kodoviskiy is known for transporting 'delicate' goods throughout his former country for years. When magical authorities discovered his illegal activities in Russia, I helped him establish a system here in England, under the condition that it wouldn't disrupt the balance of the magical community. Since then, he's been a trusted figure—the best in his field. Even the Death Eaters seek his services, but he knows how to slip away from them when necessary."

"I see," Snape responded calmly. "All I need is to transport my Graphorn directly to Romania, specifically to the Transylvania area," he requested.

Kodoviskiy nodded in agreement. "I've already arranged what you asked for after speaking with Steve. I just need a few details. After all, I don't want to risk my reputation, even though Steve vouched for you," he warned.

"I have no problem with that," Snape replied in a cold tone but did not dispute the condition.

In the end, they discussed and adjusted the details. Kodoviskiy nodded when Snape agreed to his terms. "I'll expect you at the designated location tomorrow. Just bring your Graphorn inside a bag; we'll be using Floo Powder to cross the countries of Europe," he advised.

"Understood," Snape replied.

"Now, I believe I have no further business here," Kodoviskiy said as he moved toward the fireplace and disappeared, leaving Steve and Snape alone in the room.

"So, Snape," Steve said, crossing his arms. "You're much more proactive now than you were when you were at school. You've put on quite the show recently, from what I've observed..." Snape knew what Steve was referring to. "Not even the great families know what to do with you now, especially since they don't realize it was you who killed them... Seeing one of the noble ones murdered and tortured by the same methods they use on Muggles, and by someone of humble origins, has certainly shaken them."

"That doesn't matter," Snape replied, shrugging.

"Perhaps," Steve admitted. "But it was certainly a clever move. It seems you left the Ministry of Magic with a clean name. I heard about your dealings with that Ministry woman, Dolores. She's certainly not headed for a happy ending. And you have more favors to ask of the Minister of Magic than almost any wizard in England—you know how to win with every move," he said, laughing.

Snape raised an eyebrow, surprised at how quickly Steve seemed to know everything. "You're well-informed."

Steve shrugged with an enigmatic smile, unwilling to reveal his secrets.