080. A test of trade-offs

Scott and Eddie make several turns in the dark dungeon beneath the castle before arriving at the classical music club located deep in the dungeon.

“…… It is said that this place was chosen so as not to disturb others with the sound of music. Eddie said in a disapproving tone, "If you want me to say, you can use a spell to block out the sound, can you?" ”

Scott didn't respond to Eddie's complaints, he walked straight to a black door with a bronze plaque on it, and reached out to push it open.

As the door was pushed open, the sound of music came in.

At this time, there are not many people in the club.

Musicians dressed in uniforms from different houses are playing a weird-sounding tune with different instruments.

Scott saw Milton playing cello at a glance.

Milton did look a little bad.

His face was very pale, his otherwise smooth hair looked very rough, and there were thick dark circles around his eyes.

Scott frowned.

Eerie music continues to play.

All the musicians, including Milton, seemed so addicted that they didn't even notice Scott and Eddie coming.

Scott and Eddie walked inside and closed the door.

The space occupied by the classical music club looks like a small auditorium, with layers of dark velvet curtains hanging from the walls on all sides.

Scott and Eddie walked over to the wall and stood against it.

"What's going on with this music?" Eddie asked, lowering his voice.

Scott shook his head.

"Do you want to interrupt their performance?" Eddie rubbed his ears.

Scott asked him, "Did Milton go back to his dorm last night?" Did you ask him what's going on? ”

Eddie spread his hands, "He didn't go back until after curfew and left in the morning before we got up." ”

Scott frowned again.

He was deliberating whether to interrupt the group when the music suddenly stopped.

"Let's rest for a while." A tall wizard who looked somewhat mature said to the others.

He is Gideon Crumb, Hufflepuff Year 7, bagpiper and current principal of the Classical Music Club.

At the same time, he is also a member of the Eccentric Sisters singing group.

Scott and Eddie walked straight towards Milton.

The musicians, who were discussing something with each other, suddenly looked at them in surprise, as if they had just noticed the arrival of the two of them.

"Milton."

Scott walked over to Milton's side.

"Scott?" Milton looked up, "I heard you went to the school hospital yesterday, are you okay?" ”

"I'm fine." "But you're looking worse and worse." ”

"I'm sorry."

Milton looked down at his cello.

Scott raised an eyebrow and asked, "That organ piece you just played was based on?" ”

"Yes."

Milton still had his head down, emotionally lost.

"I'm sorry." Scott bluntly stated, "I don't hear any beauty from your playing, so I don't understand why you're obsessed with it." ”

"That's our problem! It's not the tune's problem! A Slytherin boy sitting next to Milton spoke suddenly.

"That's right, that piece is the best music I've ever heard!"

Gideon Crumb walked over.

"Maybe we're not good enough." He also looked haggard, "We couldn't express the beauty of that piece. ”

"Really?"

Scott was noncommittal.

He asked Kram directly, "Hello, Crumb." Does Professor Flitwick know anything about the recent events in the Classical Music Club? ”

"I know what you're trying to say!" "But Professor Flitwick knows, of course he does!" ”

"I'm sorry, I see."

Scott, though surprised in his heart, didn't show it in front of him.

He glanced at Milton again.

"I'm sorry, Milton, we're all worried about you." "I think that no matter what you do, you must make sure that it does not affect your health." ”

"Oh! Thank you, Scott, Eddie. ”

Milton looked up again and smiled appreciatively at the two of them.

"I'll take notice."

"That's good. Then we'll not bother, goodbye. ”

With that, Scott and Eddie turned and walked out of the black door.

"Scott?" Eddie looked at him with some confusion.

"Let's go, let's go find Professor Flitwick." Scott said.

So, the two of them climbed up to the eighth floor of the castle and knocked on the door of Professor Flitwick's office.

The door opened on its own.

"Please come in." Professor Flitwick's voice came from within.

"Excuse me, Professor."

Scott pushed open the door and walked in first.

Professor Flitwick was sitting behind his desk, holding a quill in his hand and writing something.

"You may be seated." He looked up and smiled at the two of them, "I've been wondering when you're going to come to me, Scott, Eddie. ”

Scott and Eddie smiled as well and sat down on the couch next to them.

"Roger has already come looking for me." Professor Flitwick added.

Scott said, "I'm sorry, Professor, that incident ......"

"Oh! I'll explain it to you. Professor Flitwick said.

He put down the quill in his hand and jumped out of his chair.

"It's a shame, Scott." He waved his wand.

Teapots and teacups automatically flew out of the closet, and three cups of steaming black tea were poured on the coffee table in front of the sofa.

"Oh, come and have a cup of tea, you're welcome...... I mean the last Slytherin Chamber of Secrets. He said, "If I were the principal, I would also give you a special contribution award." ”

Professor Flitwick sat down on the couch on the other side of the coffee table and took a sip from his teacup.

"I don't really want that honor, Professor."

Scott picked up his teacup as well.

"It's the best, it's just a bonus to help blur the focus."

He continued, in Professor Flitwick's astonished eyes, "You know, I don't really want to be reminded of's message, I think it could be met with fierce retaliation. ”

He smiled, "Although the message that can easily anger the mysterious man is indeed from me. ”

"Maybe you're right, Scott." Professor Flitwick also smiled, "Knowing how to make trade-offs is also a kind of wisdom. ”

He took the initiative to say, "I know why you're coming to me. ”

Skorcher nodded, "It's about the Classical Music Club, Professor." ”

"I know you're worried about your friends." Professor Flitsch looked a little helpless, "I'm worried about the students, too, but I can't do anything. ”

Scott was utterly surprised this time.

He looked at Professor Flitwick in surprise, as if he didn't understand what he was saying.

"Oh! I'm sorry! ”

Professor Flitwick waved his arms with some excitement.

"It's about an ancient vow, and Hogwarts Castle is witnessing that vow, and not even Dumbledore can stop it!"

He smiled reluctantly.

"You don't need to worry too much, it's not an oath that will hurt the students. I can guarantee that those students will not be in any danger! ”

Scott immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, he also heard the voice of Eddie beside him breathing.

"But...... That oath doesn't pose a real danger, though. Professor Flitwick added, "But...... It's also a test of trade-offs. ”

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