Professor Smith came to him, apparently on something else.

After leaving the hall, the two made their way down the hallway to the Defense Against the Dark Arts office on the second floor. Once inside, Professor Smith said directly, "Mr. Sierra Harrichs has asked me to pass on your invitation, if you are free during the Christmas holidays." ”

With that, Professor Smith handed Albert a roll of parchment with a purple ribbon tied with it.

"Mr. Harrichs' invitation?" Albert asked, taking the parchment, glancing at the seal badge on it, frowning slightly, "why didn't he mention this to me in his letter in advance?" ”

"I suggest you open the invitation first and see what is written inside. Professor Smith suggested, "Perhaps, Mr. Harrichs just wants to surprise you unexpectedly. ”

In fact, Professor Smith was also a little surprised, he knew Harris, and his attainments in alchemy were related to Harris, so when the other party asked him to help hand over this invitation, although he was surprised, he didn't ask much.

"It seems that Mr. Harrysis really thinks highly of you, and I suggest you accept the invitation. Professor Smith suggested.

Albert opened the parchment and quickly glanced at it:

Albert:

I'm sure you were surprised when you received this invitation, January 13th is a special day and I hope to invite you to join us......

Waiting for your owl.

You are faithful

Sierra Harrichs

January 13th...... A special day?

Albert's expression suddenly became a little strange, and he handed the parchment to Professor Smith so that the other could see the contents, "Do you know what Mr. Harrichs means by special day?"

"A party!" Professor Smith explained mysteriously, "I've been to it a few times, and you'll know what it is." ”

"It's not going to be a birthday party, is it?" asked Albert tentatively, and although he thought it was unlikely, he couldn't help but ask.

"Birthday party, of course not. Professor Smith was stunned for a moment, shook his head, and said, "If you go, you will naturally know." ”

"Well, it's an alchemy-related party, and such an opportunity is rare, and I advise you not to turn it down. Professor Smith asked suddenly. "By the way, are you going home for Christmas break?"

"Well, I'm going back to spend the holidays with my family. Albert said.

"Then you'd better contact Mr. Harrichs, and see how you get there, and if not, book a knight's bus. Professor Smith thought about it for a moment and gave Albert some advice.

"Will you be going too?" asked Albert tentatively.

"No, I haven't received an invitation in years. Smith shook his head, "And I don't put much energy into this now." It stands to reason that at your current age, it is unlikely that you will receive an invitation. Of course, there are exceptions. ”

"Thanks, I see, I'll be in touch with Mr. Harriss. Albert thanked Smith again, slipped the invitation into the pocket of his robe, and prepared to go back to the Wizard Card Club.

However, just then, Professor Smith stopped him again.

"I'm a little embarrassed to disturb your club party, but I have something else to tell you. Professor Smith beckoned Albert to sit down, "What do you want to drink, milk tea?"

"Milk tea. Albert nodded and asked, "What's the matter?"

Professor Smith waved his wand, and two cups of hot milk tea appeared out of thin air, one of which floated in front of Albert.

"Have you heard of the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets?" Professor Smith asked, taking a sip from his teacup.

"Slytherin's Secret Chamber?" Albert couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, of course he knew the Slytherin legend of the Secret Chamber, knew the entrance and how to open the Secret Chamber, and knew that there was a basilisk hidden in the Secret Chamber, which would cause chaos in Hogwarts in a few years, and was finally killed by Harry Potter with the Sword of Gryffindor.

Legend has it that Salazar Slytherin built an underground structure at Hogwarts that only he and those with his permission could enter. ”

"Yes...... That's just a legend, isn't it?" Albert asked rhetorically, "Hogwarts Headmasters must have looked into it, unless they deliberately concealed it, ......"

"No, they can't find the entrance, and even if they do, they can't get in, so they can't prove the existence of the secret room. Professor Smith shook his head and explained, "However, about fifty years ago, the Slytherin Chamber was opened once, and a student died. According to legend, there is a terrifying monster in the Chamber of Secrets, which exists to purge the school of Muggle-born students. You know, Salazar Slytherin hated Muggle-born students. ”

"Why are you telling me this?" Albert looked at Professor Smith in bewilderment, wondering why he was telling him about it.

Professor Smith didn't answer, but said to himself, "However, there is another unknown theory about Salazar Slytherin's Secret Chamber, where Salazar Slytherin secretly researched and tested the dark arts, and left all the dark arts he had in the Secret Room. ”

"You want all that dark magic in the secret room?" Albert's expression became even more strange, as far as he knew, there seemed to be nothing else in the secret room except for the basilisk, could it be that there was really anything?

"No, I'm just telling you about the legend of the Chamber of Secrets. Professor Smith shook his head, "I didn't even think to look for the Slytherin Vault. ”

"Why are you telling me?" Albert asked tentatively, remembering the Ravenclaw repository of knowledge, "Do you think Slytherin is the only one of the Big Four who has left a Chamber of Secrets at Hogwarts?"

"Yes. Professor Smith grinned, "Remember the last time I showed you those ancient scriptures?"

"Hmm. Remember. ”

"It's an ancient scripture found in the vault left behind by Ravenclaw. Professor Smith continued, "The main reason I accepted Dumbledore's invitation to return to Hogwarts to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts is for this reason. ”

Albert stared into Smith's eyes, and he felt that the other party was lying, or not telling the truth.

"Why are you telling me these things?" Albert asked rhetorically.

"Because I can't open the entrance to the secret room. Professor Smith sighed helplessly, "When the Big Four design their own secret rooms, they will use various methods to protect the secret rooms, and they will not let people enter easily, and only those who are allowed to enter can enter. ”

"That's what Professor Broad returned to teach at Hogwarts last year?" asked Albert, pretending to be surprised.

"Well, I think so, but Mr. Broad apparently didn't find the entrance to the chamber either. Professor Smith spoke with a hint of schadenfreude.

"You told me that you hoped I could help you find a way in?"

"Yes. Professor Smith nodded.

"I'm a little flattered by what you're saying, but ...... I'm just a sophomore. Albert hesitated, then continued, "Have you looked for Isobel?"

"Isobel, she knows this, her father and I are good friends!" Professor Smith continued, with a hint of nostalgia on his face, "However, she is obviously not as good as you are in ancient magic, and besides, she suggested that I ask you for help, although you are not a Ravenclaw student, there is no distinction between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor in knowledge and wisdom. ”

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