Chapter 16: Merlin's Treasures and Legends
On the first day of the new semester, Zhang Hao walked out of the dormitory alone.
Malfoy and the two fat boys were whispering in the break room.
When they saw Zhang Hao, they obviously became nervous.
Zhang Hao just glanced at them, and then walked towards the classroom on his own.
There are no major classes for new students, and everyone's important task is to get acquainted with Hogwarts as much as possible.
In addition to that, it is to know some common sense in the wizarding world.
And all of this can be learned in the history of magic.
Therefore, Zhang Hao's first class was Professor Binns's history of magic class.
Most of Slytherin's classes overlap with Gryffindor, and History of Magic class is no exception.
So Zhang Hao met the savior trio again in the history of magic class.
Compared to him, Harry Potter, the protagonist of Destiny, is much more popular.
Along the way, many people were looking for opportunities to make contact with Harry, and they had already walked past Harry, but they still had to turn their heads and stare at him.
This behavior even affected Harry's search for a classroom.
Zhang Hao was a little glad that if he was harassed like this, he would inevitably be furious.
Finally, they arrived in the classroom, and the freshmen began to receive the teachings of Professor Binns.
That's when they realized that magic lessons were sometimes tedious.
Many people fell asleep listening to this, and Professor Binns on the stage simply ignored this.
For Zhang Hao, Professor Binns was the most Buddhist teacher he had ever met in his life.
He suddenly remembered a question, so he raised his hand and said, "Professor Binns, some people say that Merlin also studied at Hogwarts, is this true?"
The drowsy classmates were suddenly woken up, and almost all of them were puzzled and didn't understand why Zhang Hao asked such a question.
Professor Binns asked the question, "Oh, Mr. Zhang, are you interested in this question?"
"Yes, Professor!" Zhang Hao nodded and said affirmatively: "In the Muggle world, there are also legends about Merlin. In legend, Merlin is the son of demons and humans. It is precisely because he has demonic blood that he creates magic. I wonder, is this true?"
"Oh, Muggle legends, do they know what magic is?" Malfoy couldn't help but scoff, "Almost everyone knows that Merlin graduated from Slytherin House. He created magic?
"Uh, Mr. Malfoy!" Professor Binns walked through Malfoy's body and appeared in front of him, saying rigidly, "I think Mr. Malfoy needs to listen to my explanation, and perhaps after listening to my explanation, you will have a clear understanding of the problem." ”
Malfoy's face was a little unpleasant, he pouted, and nodded, "All right, Professor Binns, then I should listen to the story." ”
Professor Binns smiled kindly, "Very well, then let me tell you the story of Merlin." ”
Everyone was in the spirits, and everyone was eager to hear about these ancient legends, which were much more interesting than the stereotypical history of magic.
"Historically, magic was indeed created by Merlin, and this happened around 536 AD. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was founded in 993 AD. ”
"Oh, doesn't that mean there's no way Merlin can study at Hogwarts?"
"We seem to have been deceived!"
"How so? Is Gemma Farley mistaken?"
Slytherin students simply couldn't accept this fact, as many of them had always been proud of being Merlin alumni.
If Merlin's attendance at Slytherin is a lie, then the Slytherin students are a disgrace!
Zhang Hao thought to himself, things shouldn't be so simple, otherwise the rumors would not have lasted so long.
Professor Binns's next words confirmed this suspicion.
"Please be quiet, what I'm going to say next is the point. Professor Binns waited for the discussion to die down before continuing, "I want to tell you that Merlin, who created magic, is not the same wizard as Merlin, who studied at Hogwarts. ”
Everyone was dumbfounded, and even Zhang Hao was a little confused.
Hermione Granger exclaimed, "Professor, you mean that there are two wizards named Merlin in the history of magic?"
"Yes, Miss Granger!" said Professor Binns calmly, "there is much controversy about this, some say that Merlin lived forever, so he lived until Hogwarts was founded in 563 AD and attended Slytherin House. But let me say that Merlin, who studied in Slytherin, was not the Merlin who created magic. ”
Zhang Hao couldn't help but be dumbfounded when he heard this, it seems that the overlapping names are not only common in China, but even in the British wizarding world!
"Both Mr. Merlin are excellent wizards, and both have made outstanding contributions to the wizarding world. That's why people confuse them. Do you have any questions?"
Hermione raised her left hand in the air.
Professor Binns asked, "Miss Granger, what other questions do you have?"
Hermione hesitated, "Professor, there is a rumor in the Muggle world that Merlin, who created magic, ended up being imprisoned in an oak tree by a banshee named Vivien. Thirteen treasures and King Arthur's authority were buried, is this true?"
Zhang Hao's heart tightened, and he also pricked up his ears. In fact, he asks questions about Merlin in order to find out the truth about this legend.
Almost everyone in the wizarding world knows that modern magic is very different from ancient magic.
All the great wizards have followed in Merlin's footsteps, and people wonder how magic came to be. Knowing this, you are likely to touch the essence of magic.
Among the thirteen treasures that disappeared with Merlin, could there be relevant secrets?
This is the focus of Zhang Hao's attention.
"Oh, Miss Granger!" Professor Binns shook his head, looking helpless, "this is a question that has been asked by many, and I can only say sorry! So it's up to you to find out. ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was disappointed.
Few people are interested in exploring these historical puzzles, and it's too late for everyone to learn spells!
Only Zhang Hao secretly kept this information in his heart, planning to find time to study one or two.
Then, the history of magic class became dead again.
Ron Weasley, Vincent Crabbe, and Gregory Goyle threw themselves on the table at a speed visible to the naked eye, and they fell asleep.
After more than an hour, the history of magic lesson finally ended.
Zhang Hao cleaned up and went to the restaurant with Daphne.
Belch!
I have to say here that so far Zhang Hao seems to have only one friend, Daphne.
Other than that, only his cousin Zhang Qiu and Harry Potter can say a few words to him.