Chapter 24 Dumbledore’s Kidnapping Case (2-in-1)
"The curse names Utopia, the curse Utopia."
Grete silently named it, and with the confirmation of the name of the curse, the curse naturally appeared in his mind.
All the configurations in the void are combined together, and the nodes are merged together without any accident.
The magic power surges out from the tip of the wand, flows unimpeded through the magic channels, and lights up inch by inch to form an overall magic configuration.
An inexplicable wave swept across, and the sharp-edged spell became rounded, completely protecting Gretel.
After calming down the extremely excited wand in his hand, Gretel took time to thank Mrs. Pince.
Should we say that Mrs. Pince is worthy of being the coldest library tyrant in Hogwarts?
Mrs. Pince didn't even pause for a moment to thank Grete.
Only one sentence is left: "If you don't need to borrow it, remember to return the book to its original location."
Mrs. Pince left, leaving Hermione standing there with an adoring look on her face.
However, Mrs. Pince seemed to have forgotten something, making Miss Otter's face flush with anxiety.
Gretel smiled kindly, waved her staff and used the spell to stop, and helped Miss Otter lift the gag spell.
"Gretel, this is really handsome. Can I create my own magic spell like you in the future?" Hermione asked excitedly with a blush on her cheeks.
"Of course, the existing magic spells were originally created bit by bit by wizards. Ancient wizards can do it, so how can you not be able to do it."
The affirmation in Grete's words gave Miss Otter a lot of confidence.
At least, after hearing these words, Miss Otter immediately approached him holding a notebook where she had written down many questions.
"Here, the first section of "An Overview of Ancient Magic Theory" says that magic comes from will, but it also says that configuration is the basis of magic."
"They are not antagonistic, but more like complementary auxiliaries. The will determines the intensity of the magic, and the configuration determines the speed at which you learn the magic and your mastery of the magic.
Just like Professor Dumbledore, he mastered all the existing curses in the wizarding world decades ago and formed his own knowledge structure.
But the principal is definitely much stronger now than he was when he was young. This is the bonus of his will that has been tempered over the years.
But if you look at our first-year students, the more proficient they are in mastering configurations, the faster they will learn magic.
Like you, like me, can it be said that our will is much stronger than others? "
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When Mrs. Pince was chasing people away before closing, Hermione finally reluctantly took back her notebook full of questions and sincerely thanked Gretel.
"Then, can I still ask you questions in the future?"
Perhaps because she was afraid of Gretel's rejection, the little girl added slyly, "Or are you worried that I will catch up and defeat you?"
Gretel stared into Hermione's eyes until Miss Granger's face turned red, and then she squeezed out a sentence from her lips.
"Of course, you can ask me any questions at any time."
Now that Voldemort is targeting him, he doesn't have to worry about getting involved with the Savior Team.
If you have too many lice, you won’t be itchy. If you have too many debts, you won’t have to worry.
After all, from now on, it’s really unclear who is dragging whom down.
Of course, he still refused to be a nanny to the savior, even if Dumbledore would set him up.
His plan never included saving the world. This kind of life-and-death matter should be left to professionals.
Gretel just wants to study quietly and have a good time. There are many places for him to explore in this magical world, and he has no time to play war games.
At least, judging from the current attitudes of both good and evil.
No matter according to the original world line, the savior will win.
Or maybe because of his little butterfly, Voldemort eventually killed the savior, but it had no impact on his life.
If that doesn't work, just go to the New World. Research anywhere is not research anyway.
Maybe in the New World, his development can be accelerated. After all, it will be the leader of the entire world in the next few decades.
Voldemort, who aspires to be the Earth King, can't go across the mountains to the New World to find him to settle matters.
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The library is closed and there is not much time left before curfew.
Everyone leaving the library was in a hurry. No one wanted to run into the ghoul-like Filch late at night.
The same goes for Gretel. He has always felt that in the entire Hogwarts, the old gatekeeper who was about to lose his teeth was the most malicious to him.
Grete could analyze where this maliciousness came from without even thinking about it.
A squib in the wizarding world, a wizarding genius from the Muggle world.
Many times, a person's malice has almost no reason, just because you live a better life than him and have better talents than him.
Then as long as there is a chance, they will do whatever it takes to drag you into the mire.
How many times at night, while walking in the corridors of Hogwarts, would I always see Filch’s cat, squatting in the corner of the corridor and staring at me.
Even if he hurried and hurried slowly, Gretel still couldn't return to the tower before the curfew.
Because he was kidnapped by Dumbledore.
Yes, kidnapping, inhumane kidnapping.
Speech spells, restraint spells, plus black magic detection from head to toe, even the cute little wand was tested by the flashback spell very reluctantly.
Gretel leaned back on the chair angrily, refusing to take the hot cocoa that Dumbledore handed him.
The cute little wand also huddled in Gretel's arms, vibrating from time to time, complaining to its owner about Dumbledore's roughness.
"嘁~"
Dumbledore awkwardly filled his mouth with a honey candy before speaking awkwardly.
"Mike, please forgive me for being cautious as an old man. You know, we are facing Tom after all."
A gleam of light flashed behind Dumbledore's blue eyes, and he continued: "You must know who I am talking about. If you don't know, you can't find a way to call Filius.
If Minerva hadn't refused, you would have brought two professors to your door.
Are you planning to break up with him and start a decisive battle at Hogwarts?
Sybil swore that you didn't have the talent for divination, but I didn't think so. "
Dumbledore took a meaningful sip of the same hot cocoa and waited for Gretel's answer.
"Dear Principal Dumbledore, if you are worried about training another Dark Lord, then you don't have to. You personally captured me from the dock back then.
A person who is deliberately trying to escape from the magical world is definitely not suitable to become the next generation of the Dark Lord of the magical world. "
Gretel rolled his eyes and thought of the expired boat ticket in the dormitory's debris pile.
If he had known that he would be kidnapped by Lao Deng today, he would definitely have brought the ticket with him before leaving home.
One hundred and twenty-five pounds, enough to buy a new pair of shoes for many children in the orphanage.
Dumbledore stopped asking questions. Everyone has secrets. An old man like him who has become a spirit has long lost the obsession of asking for answers in his youth.
What he did was to add a sentence that seemed to be a gift of prophecy to the record of Gretel in his heart.
Hearing the complaint in Grete's words, Dumbledore swallowed another candy in embarrassment.
"Now that you know who I'm talking about, you should be able to forgive me, a frightened old man, for the offense I just committed.
That was Tom after all, and his research on black magic was truly the uncrowned king.
I had to do these tests. There were really too many weird black magics, especially after leaving Hogwarts and getting a lot of information about the Death Eaters' family heirlooms.
I need to confirm your safety and mental independence before we can continue our conversation. "
Gretel shrugged and picked up the hot cocoa in front of him.
Dumbledore smiled, then his expression turned serious.
"His full name is Tom Riddle, and as for his current name, no one in the wizarding world even dares to mention it.
He is usually called the Dark Lord or the mysterious person who cannot be directly named.
Arguably, he is one of the most gifted wizards I have ever met, and even before meeting you, he was the most gifted I have ever seen.
It was exactly as I expected. Since arriving at Hogwarts, he has become the best wizard in the entire Hogwarts.
I believe you have also seen the trophy cabinet in the college. Tom took away almost all the awards when he was in school.
Everyone regarded him as a rising star in the wizarding world and did everything they could to pave the way for him.
Everyone was conquered by him except me.
Because I was the only one who had seen his true face, and even the moment I saw him, I felt the abyss-like darkness that could not be hidden in him.
I thought forcing him into Hogwarts would slowly lead him to be good.
Facts have proved that I was wrong. If he had become a wild wizard, he might not have caused such great harm to the British magic world. "
Grete raised his hand, "Since you, principal, have confirmed his identity now, why don't you simply get rid of him?
By keeping such a hidden danger, aren't you afraid that he might do something in Hogwarts that you would regret? "
Dumbledore frowned, "If possible, of course I would, but he doesn't know what kind of dark magic he has mastered, and it can't be eliminated at all."
"When he first started to wreak havoc, I didn't come to him.
But it won't be long before he reappears, even more powerful.
If it hadn't been for Harry's mother's curse, the wizarding world might have changed its owner long ago.
The reason for keeping him is to observe his current state.
This state he is in now is the weakest he has been in decades, and it is also the first time he is acting openly and secretly.
If you miss this opportunity to observe, you may never have the chance to learn the truth about the black magic that can bring him back from the dead. "
Gretel pretended to frown in distress, but in fact, she was thinking about the pros and cons of betraying Voldemort.
Cooperate with Dumbledore and reveal the secret of the Horcrux. The final result is to kill Voldemort and return to long-term peace and stability in the British wizarding world.
But he gained nothing, and might even be targeted by Voldemort and Dumbledore at the same time.
After all, Dumbledore kept his words, and the treatment given to him was basically the treatment given to Voldemort.
He was brought into Hogwarts by Dumbledore and loved by almost all professors.
The only difference was that Dumbledore seemed to have given him trust, at least he didn't give him a blow when he met him for the first time.
But if he doesn't cooperate with Dumbledore, then he can get the knowledge of Voldemort's secret.
At least, so far, all Voldemort had shown him was kindness.
Besides, even without him, when Horace Slughorn returns to Hogwarts, someone will still reveal the secret of the Horcruxes.
There was no need for him to take risks, and Voldemort wouldn't hate him for it.
In this calculation, it's a win-win situation inside and out, he wins twice.
There is no need to worry about being targeted by Dumbledore, and Professor Tom Riddle's guidance can be obtained for free.
No matter how cost-effective it is.
But obviously Dumbledore didn't intend for him to deal with Voldemort.
"Mike, after observing for so long, I can basically confirm that Tom's goal is the Philosopher's Stone.
Then, he won't do anything to you until he gets the Sorcerer's Stone, and even, I don't understand, he actually has some good intentions towards you.
This is what makes me strangest. How can a person like Tom be kind to others? There is only cruelty and endless darkness in his nature.
In other words, did he see something in you that I didn’t? "
Gretel certainly didn't want the White Devil to target her, so she quickly interrupted Dumbledore's thoughts.
"Then, dear principal, what do you need me to do? If you tie me here late at night, you can't just reminisce with me about the past and remind me to be careful of the Dark Lord.
Before you, Professor Flitwick, Professor McGonagall has warned me many times to ensure my safety.
Professor Flitwick even did a favor and made me a special school badge. "
Dumbledore pushed up his glasses sheepishly, "I want you to go to Tom and observe his every move. After all, no one except you has the opportunity to get close to him and observe him.
Of course, I know this is dangerous, even if I don't feel his malice towards you now, but that is the Dark Lord after all.
But don't worry, since I dare to keep him in Hogwarts, I can guarantee that he can't hurt you. "
Gretel certainly believed in Dumbledore's guarantee, not to mention that Voldemort was still a remnant soul.
Even if the full version of Voldemort is in front of him, Lao Deng can fight him eight thousand times and still ensure his own safety.
But he couldn't agree so readily, no matter how much he coveted Voldemort's knowledge.
Otherwise, this old man who has been fighting the Dark Lord all his life will definitely think nonsense.
He just wants to be a simple little spy, and doesn't want to become an Infernal Affairsman who is suspected by both sides at the same time.
In front of this kind of old man, the more actions you do, the easier it is to appear fake.
There is no need to do anything else, as long as you remain silent, smart people will figure out your inner hesitations.
The two sat in silence for a long time. Finally, Dumbledore seemed to have made up his mind and pulled his beard and said.
"Well, when this matter is over, I can lend you the magic stone to study for a period of time."
Grete, who was almost unable to hold himself up, finally managed to speak out, "Hey, what's the use of that thing? I don't plan to live for hundreds or thousands of years. Life and death are determined by fate. Live as long as you should live. If you live for a long time, you will be upset." .
Don't do it, don't do it. "
Gretel didn't notice that Dumbledore's eyes were relieved of his guard and worry.
"Well then, I remember I gave you a copy of my research notes from when I was young."
Grete's eyes lit up. Although he still couldn't study the notes thoroughly, the ones he could understand had already helped him a lot.
"If you are willing to help, I can give you a note from an old friend. His talent is rare in the world."
Dumbledore had a look of sadness on his face, and his eyes were full of memories.
"make a deal."
In order to prevent Dumbledore from going back on his word, Gretel jumped up, picked up the cup of hot cocoa, and rushed to Dumbledore to clink the cup with him.
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small theater
Voldemort: MacGregor, I've been so good to you, and you turned out to be a spy.
Gretel: I'm sorry, Principal Dumbledore gave me too much. Professor, how about you pop up a few more gold coins? I can also lurk back, really.
(Take out a knife and test the stabbing pattern on the back)
Dumbledore: You idiot, give me back GG's notes.
Gretel: No regrets in taking action
(Holding three notebooks, it’s great to be the sixth child.)
ps: The small theater does not affect the main text, it is not a double agent, it is not a double agent, it is not a double agent