Chapter 176: Dumbledore's Puzzle
Although Bruce hadn't paid much attention to "Voldemort" "before", he had also heard of the "little strong life" of this product. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info When he saw it with his own eyes, he finally saw what it was like to be "hard" to the best.
This time, as well as the "Philosopher's Stone" incident last semester, plus the one that was "defeated" by Harry, there were three times in total, and anyone who stood on the occasion was certain to die, but Voldemort survived. If Bruce had killed Voldemort with his own hands now, he wouldn't have been sure if he was really dead.
Although Harry regretted not being able to kill Voldemort completely, the result of unlocking the secrets of the Chamber of Secrets and saving Hogwarts and a large number of Muggles was perfect enough.
At this time, Ron also woke up. Ron sat up and looked around nervously, but was relieved to see Bruce and Harry.
"Haha! Looks like you're done with your job! Ron laughed.
Bruce laughed, "yes! Unfortunately, you weren't lucky to see it, it was a good fight. ”
Harry said, "Ginny is okay too, she was taken away by Fawkes, and someone will come to our rescue soon." ”
Ron stood up and walked over after regaining some strength, and asked with concern, "How are you guys?" And Hermione? ”
Ron looked at Hermione, who was still unconscious, and asked, "Are you all right?" ”
Bruce said, "Harry and I are fine. Hermione might have to spend a few more days in the school doctor's office. ”
"Oh. Oh, my God! There they are! ”
Just then, Professor McGonagall's voice came from the entrance. The three of them hurriedly looked at the entrance of the cave when Professor McGonagall appeared at the entrance of the cave with a group of teachers, and Bruce suddenly lay down on the ground and said, "I can finally relax!" ”
When the professors arrived in the secret room, they immediately sent the four of them to the school doctor's office. The Chamber of Secrets has been discovered, and the matter must be reported to the Ministry of Magic anyway. But most importantly, no more students will be killed, and Hogwarts will not "shut down".
For the time being, these have nothing to do with Bruce and the four of them, although they still need their explanations, but the premise is that they must recover from their injuries.
Ron was barely in trouble, and his strength was almost restored. Harry's arm was broken, but without Lockhart's "help", Madam Pomfrey healed his arm almost immediately.
Hermione was sober too, but she had to recuperate for a few days in the school infirmary because of the impact. Fortunately, Bruce was able to accompany her, and Madam Pomfrey checked Bruce inside and out, but did not find the cause of "prostration". Fortunately, he himself has begun to recover.
In short, there is nothing wrong with the four lucky stars, although Ginny has done a series of big things, but she was really hypnotized to do it, not her own will, so she was not punished.
But another "amnesiac man" Lockhart was not so lucky. Although he has no memory, he is still responsible for his actions. Nine times out of ten, after some investigation, he will be imprisoned in Azkaban, after all, taking people's memories is not a trivial matter. As for his "Order of Merlin of the Third Class", his death must be canceled.
The next day, Professor McGonagall came to the hospital and asked the four of them for details of what had happened, and Bruce told Professor McGonagall what had happened.
After hearing what they said, Professor McGonagall solemnly bowed deeply to the four of them, and the four of them were startled and hurriedly dodged away.
Professor McGonagall said, "First of all, I would like to thank all four of you. You saved Hogwarts and saved many students from the wrong hands. ”
Harry laughed, "That's what we're supposed to do, Professor!" Hogwarts is also our home! ”
Professor McGonagall nodded, and said, "Your words and actions prove that the four of you are excellent Gryffindors. But as the dean of the college, I must be held accountable for the series of actions you have made that violate the school rules! I have to reward and punish clearly. ”
"Ahh The four of them were stunned, and Bruce hurriedly said, "No like this, Professor McGonagall!" We're here for Hogwarts. ”
Professor McGonagall said solemnly, "But you also have to do it for yourself. You shouldn't be so reckless, you know? You almost lost your life. ”
Hermione hurriedly explained, "We did, but you know, Professor, who would have believed us in that situation?" ”
"yes!" Ron said dissatisfied, "At the time, a lot of people were suspicious that Harry was the heir, and even if we told everyone, they wouldn't believe us!" ”
Professor McGonagall shook her head and said, "It's my responsibility to do this, and it's my responsibility as a teacher that students didn't choose to believe me!" ”
"No, no!" Bruce hurriedly said, "It's not your responsibility at all, Professor McGonagall!" We...... We are willing to accept punishment. ”
Just then, a hoarse voice came from outside.
"The courage to admit mistakes is encouraged. Minerva! The group hurried towards the door, and Dumbledore walked in with a red robe.
"Professor Dumbledore!" The four of them said happily.
Dumbledore smiled and nodded at the four, then said to Professor McGonagall, "If it's the responsibility, I, the Headmaster, are the source of everything." They saved the school, and we shouldn't punish them, right? ”
Professor McGonagall laughed, "You're the Headmaster, Albus!" Of course, it's up to you. ”
Dumbledore laughed, "Thank you, Minerva! Thank you for protecting the children during my time away from school. ”
"Isn't that what should be done?" Professor McGonagall laughed.
Dumbledore smiled and nodded, "But what you just said is very right, the rewards and punishments are clear!" ”
"Ahh
"What?"
The four looked at Dumbledore in surprise, a hint of cunning flashing under his heavy glasses, and he said, "What you have done is enough to be expelled, so you will all be ...... Special Contribution Award to the School! ”
“……”
"Great!"
The four of them were so excited that Ron even jumped up excitedly and laughed, "Great, so that I can wipe my own trophy when I am locked up in the future!" ”
"Forehead ......"
The three of them looked at him speechlessly, and Bruce smiled bitterly, "Please, Ron." Don't be so annoying, okay? ”
"Huh!" Dumbledore laughed, "Pretty straightforward, isn't it?" Mr. Weasley! ”
Ron touched his nose and smiled awkwardly.
"Minerva, can you let me talk to them?" Dumbledore asked.
Professor McGonagall smiled and walked out of the school infirmary, and then Dumbledore said to the four, "First of all, I want to thank you, children, for all that you have done for me and the school. ”
"No, no! This is what we should do. The four of them hurriedly said.
Dumbledore laughed, "You four are the best students I've ever met, and I'm amazed at how you grow in the Chamber of Secrets, especially you Bruce." You're amazingly talented, even better than Tom back then, but you're luckier than him to have these friends and a heart that knows how to love. ”
Bruce was a little embarrassed by the compliment, and smiled, "You think so highly of me, Professor." In fact, if you hadn't asked Fawkes to help us, we'd probably be dead in the Chamber of Secrets. ”
Dumbledore laughed, "No, Bruce! I didn't ask Fawkes to help you, I was still out of school. It was you who summoned Fawkes. ”
"Ourselves?" The four of them said in surprise.
Dumbledore explained, "You must have shown absolute loyalty to me in the Chamber of Secrets to be helped by Fawkes. Plus, it's Harry. I think something must be bothering you. Is that right? ”
Harry nodded and asked, "Yes, Professor." I noticed a few things about the similarities between Tom Riddle and me. ”
"Yes, I see what you mean, Harry." Dumbledore said, "You can speak snake language too, can you?" But I'm sorry, I can't give you a positive answer either. ”
Hermione hurriedly said, "Professor, are you the greatest wizard, don't you even know it?" ”
Dumbledore laughed, "I'm not a great wizard, Miss Granger. Just a somewhat weird old guy. But I have some guesses of my own. That's because Voldemort is a parseltongue, if I'm not mistaken, Harry. He also transfers a portion of his magic to you when he leaves you with a scar. ”
"Voldemort transferred his magic to me?" Harry said in surprise.
Dumbledore explained, "Maybe the ability is appropriate. But that's not what he intended! ”
"But the truth is that I'm a parseltongue too, so the Sorting Hat was right in the first place. Should I Chase Slytherin? Harry asked.
Dumbledore nodded and said, "That's right, Harry. You do have qualities that Voldemort himself admired. ”
Bruce asked curiously, "But why did the Sorting Hat assign Harry to Gryffindor again?" Was it because Harry didn't want to go to Slytherin? ”
Hermione said, "Probably not, right? The Sorting Hat cannot be sorted solely by personal preference. ”
"No, Hermione!" Dumbledore said, "That's what Bruce said. ”
Hermione was surprised and said, "Then we can go to any house?" ”
"Hehe, of course it's not just that." Dumbledore explained, "The choice of the Sorting House just proves that Harry is different from Voldemort. Our nature is not determined by our abilities, but by our own choices. ”
Harry looked at him incomprehensibly and said, "But how do I know if I really belong to Gryffindor?" What if I had chosen Slytherin? Or is it some other college? ”
Dumbledore laughed, "That's life, Harry. There are too many ifs and choices in life, but in the end there is only one outcome and decision. Of course, if you're really wondering if you belong to Gryffindor, I think you should check this out. ”
As he spoke, Dumbledore swung his hands out, and a sharp sword floated in the air in front of him, the same sword they used in the Chamber of Secrets.
"Take a look, but beware he's sharp." Dumbledore said.
Harry took the sword and looked at it in his hand, noticing a detail that he hadn't noticed in the chamber. On the top of the sword was engraved a line of words, and it was a name.
"Godric Gryffindor!" The name Harry pronounced.
Dumbledore nodded and said, "That's right, only a real Gryffindor can pull out this sword. ”
Harry smiled, he nodded and exchanged his sword for Dumbledore, and said, "Thank you, Professor Dumbledore!" ”
Harry's doubts were finally answered, but just then a completely discordant voice came.
"Albus! So you're here! (To be continued.) )