Chapter 40: Quirrell!
"In order to stop me from hindering Harry and Voldemort's reunion, Dumbledore really took great pains." Liu Jiecao looked at the level in front of him and thought with a sneer in his heart.
Regardless of whether Dumbledore knew that Voldemort was lurking on Quirrell in the first place, after so long, everything that shouldn't have been known also knew.
Dumbledore also knew very well that only Harry was Voldemort's nemesis, but Harry could face Voldemort, so in order to ensure that it was 100% Harry going to his final destination, Dumbledore would naturally do whatever it takes.
In front of him, what made Liu Jiecao feel like he was almost vomiting blood was that there would be a labyrinth in front of him.
He, the other three, did pass through the same door, but somehow they were completely separated.
If there were no articles in it, no one would believe it.
This unique second level is prepared for Liu Jiecao alone.
And the others, presumably, went directly to the real third level, the second level in the eyes of the other three.
Liu Jiecao pushed open one door after another, and walked into room after room, each time he would face three doors other than the way he came as a choice, but no matter how he chose, it seemed that he still had to be trapped in it.
This can't help but remind Liu Jiecao of the movie "Killing in Another Dimension", although the current situation is different, it is obviously a bit similar in terms of mode.
In fact, Liu Jiecao is very clear, there are not so many rooms here at all, he just rotates between the same rooms, and it is estimated that Dumbledore has set up some kind of loop, so that he is trapped here.
This place should have been arranged by Dumbledore himself, and even Liu Jiecao did not have the confidence to leave.
Knowing that there should be no way to get out, Liu Jiecao was unhappy, so he had to stay in a certain room and wait for Harry to finish his mission so that he could get out.
Although, he can't leave now. But whether it's Harry, Ron, or Hermione, any of them can switch perspectives by the way, and they can see the final show.
He was ready to watch the play, originally just preparing to make a little soy sauce, but he didn't expect that now he can't even make soy sauce, so he can only watch it completely.
At this time, the battle on that side of the chessboard also came to an end.
Liu Jiecao felt that he should have spent a lot of time in the maze, but Harry and the other three had just passed the chessboard, which seemed to be much slower than before. Obviously, there is some reason for this.
He thought about it for a while, and thought that maybe he suddenly disappeared, so the three of them searched for a while before they went to pass this level, so it was only a little late.
Then, what Liu Jiecao saw happened to be......
Ron took a step forward, and the White Queen immediately pounced. She raised her stone arm and punched Ron hard in the head, causing Ron to fall to the floor.
Hermione screamed. But it didn't leave her lattice.
The White Queen dragged Ron aside. Apparently, Ron seemed to be knocked unconscious.
Trembling, Harry moved three squares to the left.
The White King took off the crown from his head and threw it at Harry's feet. They won.
The white pieces bowed and retreated, making way out. So that they can walk smoothly to that door. Harry and Hermione looked back at Ron sadly one last time, then rushed through the door and down the next hallway.
"Will he—"
"He'll be fine." Harry said, while trying to convince himself of this. "What do you think will happen next?"
"We've passed Sprout's trap, the devil's web - it must have been Flitwick who enchanted those keys - Professor McGonagall had transformed the pieces and brought them to life - and Quirrell's magic was left below. And Snape's ......"
They came to another doorway.
"Okay?" Harry asked in a whisper.
"Let's go inside."
Harry pushed the door open. A disgusting stench hit their noses, and they had to lift their clothes to cover their noses. Their eyes were also smoked with tears, and through the blurred teary eyes, they saw a troll, even larger than the one they had fought last time, lying motionless on the floor in front of them, unconscious, with a large bloody lump on its head.
This level was obviously set up by Quirrell, so the creature was able to subdue the trolls easily, as he was well aware of the trolls' weaknesses.
Liu Jiecao, who also saw this scene with the two, just wanted to complain, Quirrell's IQ is really suspicious, since this product has arranged a troll to guard here, then there was another troll in the school at that time, but it made this product behave so exaggeratedly, he actually fainted first, and then cried, which is simply indescribable......
Liu Jiecao felt the ingenuity of the original author, and it was actually obvious that Quirrell had a problem, which was an important foreshadowing, specially written for smart people.
Anyway, when Liu Jiecao first read the original book, he didn't see it at all, and his IQ was not enough at the beginning. It wasn't until now that the brain computing power was superb, and I could see through these details at once.
"Great, we don't have to fight this troll anymore." Harry whispered. They cautiously straddled the troll's thick legs. "Let's go, I'm out of breath."
He opened the next door, and for a moment the two of them could not look at what was waiting for them next—but there was nothing terrible here, only a table with seven bottles of different shapes lined up.
"Snape's magic." Harry said, "What should we do?" ”
As soon as the two of them crossed the threshold, a flame rose from behind them, sealing the doorway. The flame was unusual: it was purple.
At the same time, black flames burst out from the doorway leading to the front. They were trapped in the middle.
"Look!" Hermione grabbed a roll of parchment that had been placed next to the bottle. Harry stood behind her and read with her: Danger is in sight, safety is in the rear. Two of us can help you.
Drink them down, one will lead you forward, and the other will send you back to where you came. Two of them are filled with nettle wine. Three are killers and are waiting in line.
Choose, unless you want to be here forever. We also provide four clues to help you choose:
First, however cunning the poisons may be, they are always on the left side of the nettle wine;
Second, the contents of the bottle at the left and right ends are not thoughtful. If you want to move forward. None of them will be useful to you;
Thirdly, you will find that the bottles vary in size.
There is no hiding of death in giants and gnomes;
Fourth, the second on the left and the second on the right, although the appearance is different, the taste is the same.
Hermione let out a long sigh, and Harry was surprised to see her smile, which he himself couldn't laugh at any means.
"That's wonderful." Hermione said, "It's not magic - it's logical reasoning - it's a riddle. Many of the greatest wizards have no ability to reason logically, and they are trapped here forever. ”
When Liu Jiecao saw this scene, he dared to bet that although these levels were arranged by the professors. But some of the designs were definitely Dumbledore's work, and they were arranged according to the characteristics of Harry and his friends.
It was a trial, a trial for Harry and his future comrades.
Otherwise, if it is really used to defend against the enemy, how can the hint be written directly?
Harry asked, "What about us, we can't get out either, can we?" ”
"Of course not." Hermione said, "All we need to know is written on this piece of paper." Seven bottles: three are poisons; two are wine; One will allow us to pass safely through the black flames, and the other will send us back through the purple flames. ”
"But how do we know which one to drink?"
"Give me a minute."
Hermione read the piece of paper a few more times. She walked up and down in front of the row of bottles. He was talking to himself while pointing to this or that bottle. Finally, she clapped her hands happily. "Got it." "This smallest bottle will help us get through the black flames - the Philosopher's Stone," she said. ”
Harry looked at the inconspicuous little bottle.
"There's only enough for one person in it." He said. "It's not a mouthful."
They looked at each other.
"Which bottle will make you go back through the purple flames?"
Hermione gestured to a sleek bottle on the far right.
"You drink that bottle." Harry said, "Don't interject yet, listen to me - you go back to Ron, grab two broomsticks from the room with the keys flying, and they'll carry you through the trapdoor." Pass by Lowe - go straight to the owl's hut and send Hedwig to deliver a message to Dumbledore, we need him to help. I might be able to contain Snape for a while. But I'm no match for him. Also, Liu Jiecao is missing, there must be some kind of mechanism, only Dumbledore can save him, so you have to go. ”
"But Harry—what if the mystery is with him?"
"Uh-I got away with it once before, remember?" Harry pointed to the scar on his forehead and said, "I might be able to turn evil into good fortune." ”
Hermione's lips quivered, and she suddenly lunged at Harry, outstretching her arms around him.
Seeing this, Liu Jiecao couldn't help complaining, why did there be a scene in the original plot, which made everyone think that Harry would be with Hermione, but why would it be with Ron in the end?
Although Liu Jiecao knew the reason before, he was still a little unhappy.
Well, there's no need to be upset now, at least Ron definitely won't have a show.
As for Harry...... Speaking of which, I'm afraid it will be the same as in the original plot, and Hermione will not have a scene with him, this is the legendary plot correction force.
Only Ron and Hermione have been greatly affected right now, and if they are constantly corrected, they will continue to maintain this effect until the end.
On the other hand, the sitcom continues. Well, it's a children's sitcom.
"Hermione!"
"Harry—you know what, you're a great wizard."
"I'm not as good as you." Harry said with great embarrassment, and Hermione let go of him.
"Me!" Hermione said, "It's just a dead study, and a little cleverness!" There are many more important things - friendship and courage - oh Harry - be careful! ”
"You drink first." Harry said, "Can you be sure of these two bottles, can't you be mistaken?" ”
"Absolutely not." Hermione said. She took a big sip from the round bottle on her right, and she shuddered.
"It's not poison, is it?" Harry asked worriedly.
"No—but it's as cold as ice."
"Hurry up, let's go, it won't work in a while."
"Good luck - be careful - "
"Let's go!"
Hermione turned, straight through the purple flames.
Harry took a deep breath and grabbed the smallest bottle. He turned to face the black flames.
"I'm coming." After he finished speaking, he drank the liquid from the small bottle in one gulp.
It was indeed like ice, seeping through his whole body at once. He put down the bottle and walked forward. He plucked up his courage and saw the black flames licking his body, but he felt nothing—at that moment, he couldn't see anything, only black flames in front of him—and then he made his way to the other side, into the last room.
There was already a man in there—not Snape, not even Voldemort.
It's Quirrell.
"You!" Harry was stunned.
Quirrell smiled. Now his face doesn't twitch at all." It's me. "I was wondering if I'd ever meet you here, Potter." ”
"But I thought—Snape—"
"Snape?" Quirrell laughed. The laughter was not his usual shrill trill, but a chilling sneer. "yes, Snape doesn't look like a good guy, does he? He flew around like a giant bat, which helped us a lot. With him there, who would doubt that he could be pitiful, the stammering-stammering Professor of the Quirrell? ”
Harry couldn't believe it. It can't be true, it can't be.
"But Snape tried to kill me!"
"No, no, no, I'm the one who wants to kill you. During that Quidditch match, your friend Miss Granger rushed over and cast a spell on Snape and inadvertently knocked me out. She ruined my gaze at you, in fact, just hold on for a few more seconds and I'll drop you off your broomstick. If Snape hadn't been chanting a counter-incantation to save your life, I would have thrown you to death. ”
"Snape wants to save me?"
"Of course it is." Quirrell said coldly, "Why did you say he was the referee for your second match?" He wants to make sure I don't hurt you again. It's ridiculous...... In fact, he didn't bother to think about it. With Dumbledore here, I couldn't do anything. The other teachers thought that Snape was trying to prevent Gryffindor from winning, and that he had made himself very unpopular...... It's all a waste of time, though, and I'm going to kill you tonight anyway. (To be continued......)