In the deep and dim corridor, a dim lantern moved slowly, and the sound of heavy footsteps echoed in the empty space. Where the lights are on, the portraits on the walls either open their eyes, or glare, or greet them with a smile. Their eyes converged on the man with the lantern.

The man had weed-like hair from a chicken coop, dry and messy. The drooping triangular eyes looked fierce and sinister, and the eyes were round in their sockets, like a hunting dog looking for prey. Old and tattered clothes, shoes that look awkward.

An unadorable cat followed him, her eyes glowing green.

The dim candlelight on both sides of the corridor flickered gently, reflecting the shadows of a man and a cat on the mottled and old walls. It's particularly eerie.

Suddenly, a figure glowing with a cold white light hung down from the ceiling.

"Meow!

！ ”

The cat arched its back, bared its fangs and claws, and let out a penetrating howl.

The man took two steps back in an instant, looking at what was in front of him vigilantly and in horror.

But soon, he made a look of relief.

"It's you, Lady Gray. Why did you get here all of a sudden? ”

The man asked with a grin.

Mrs. Gray looked up at the man behind her, trying to smile, but in the end she only raised the corners of her mouth and did not laugh, because she was not in the mood at all now.

"Good evening, Mr. Filch. I came to this hallway to sort of deal with some things. ”

She looked at Filch and said, "Please don't go any further into the hallway just yet." ”

Filch disappeared with a hint of flattery in his lightheartedness, and he frowned tightly.

"Is there a young wizard close to you who is wandering over there at night?"

He asked his own question, but Mrs. Gray did not give an answer, but gave a tangled look.

"Then I can't say yes." Filch said solemnly, "I'm the caretaker of Hogwarts, and I can't let a student break the school rules. Not even if there is your plea. That's my job. ”

Mrs. Gray shook her head, and said, "Not so, Mr. Filch, but ......"

"Alright, Argus."

Dumbledore's voice suddenly came from behind Filch.

Filch hurriedly turned his head, looking surprised, but still very respectful, and said, "Professor Dumbledore!" Why are you here?! ”

Dumbledore had a gentle smile on his face, which made people feel a sense of calmness and ease when they saw it. And I can't help but be infected by this calmness and ease.

"Just a few minor issues to deal with. No need to patrol tonight, Argus. Get a good night's rest. Give you a day off. ”

"I Have a Catalogue of Ghosts and Gods"

Dumbledore patted Filch on the shoulder and said.

Filch looked surprised and hesitated at the same time: "But what about the students who are still on the night tour?" Professor Dumbledore! You don't know! The students, especially the Wesley twins in third grade, had to go on a night tour almost every day, and I almost caught them every time! ”

"You should let me reinstate the use of those 'props'! In this way, the students will definitely be obedient a lot. ”

He couldn't help but mutter.

Dumbledore didn't care about Filch's complaints, but smiled and said, "Those 'props' shouldn't be used against students, Argus. Let's go and rest first. ”

"Then the school can't be left unpatrolled......"

Filch spoke again.

But before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Dumbledore.

"I'll patrol for you." He winked at Filch, looking rather innocent, "Don't worry, as an old man, I don't want to waste time on things like sleep." ”

Filch opened his mouth to say something, but Dumbledore had already skipped him and walked over to Lady Gray.

Completely ignored his meaning.

Filch sighed, shook his head, and turned to walk in the direction he had come.

He knew that nothing could change him from the current situation.

And he is used to everyone's ignorance.

A squib, in this magical world, what more do you want?

The position of an administrator is already a great gift. At least he's still in contact with the magic he yearns for. Rather than just blending into the Muggle world, cut off from magic.

But he soon became happy, he had a night off tonight, and he didn't need to fight the little bastards, and he didn't need to be teased by them. Instead, you can take a good bath and get a good night's sleep early.

Oh, and by the way, he can also give Lady Loris a bath. Poor kitten, she hadn't taken good care of herself in a while.

Thinking like this, his steps to leave were instantly much lighter.

On the other side, Lady Gray looked at Dumbledore with a complicated expression.

"Do you really feel it?"

She asked with a cold business.

Dumbledore nodded and said, "I'm the Headmaster, so it's not surprising that I can feel this movement. ”

"It's not something that anyone else can get."

Mrs. Gray said calmly and solemnly, as if trying to dispel some undesirable thoughts.

Dumbledore gave her a deep look, then said, "I'm the Headmaster." ”

With that, he didn't care about Mrs. Gray either, but headed deeper into the corridor.

Mrs. Gray looked at his back, with respect, fear, and confusion in her eyes. Still, she kept up with Dumbledore.

Either way, she's going to check it out.

It didn't take long for a man and a ghost to walk before they saw the tapestry of the troll beating the stupid Barnabas.

Dumbledore looked at the wall opposite the tapestry with a thoughtful look on his face. Mrs. Gray, on the other hand, was a little dazed, looking a little yearning, but a little timid.

After a while, Dumbledore seemed to have figured something out, and spoke with emotion.

"What a magical place. What a great place. ”

Mrs. Gray didn't reply, but straightened up with some pride.

After another moment, she glanced at Dumbledore.

He squinted at this point, as if he was asleep.

This made Mrs. Gray a little dumbfounded, and said, okay, you don't want to waste time on sleep?

This is......

Dumbledore's head smacked and came to his senses, he looked around blankly, and then said to Lady Grey with some embarrassment, "I'm sorry, forgive an old man for his lack of energy." ”

It's not good for Mrs. Gray to say yes, and it's not good to say no, so she can only nod silently.

You're the principal, and you're right.

Dumbledore stared at the wall and groaned for a moment. Then he suddenly spoke.

"I'd love to go in and have a look."

"I'm not going to go in and see it." Luke's face was blank, "Unless we talk about it first." ”

The door still didn't react, just sat quietly in the corner, looking inconsequential, whatever you chose.

But the closed door behind Luke clearly didn't say that.

He even blasted the door behind him with a fire spell and a fountain of clear water.

It didn't work, it didn't work at all, but Luke didn't feel annoyed by his lack of strength.

Unless it's a magic like Fierce Fire that burns mana to grow, no magic has any effect on this sect, and Luke wouldn't be surprised.

However, Luke had no intention of compromising.

He pulled out a roll of bedding from his belt, and laid it neatly.

There is a great feeling that I will never compromise.

Toris didn't understand Luke's approach, but she knew she wouldn't have to hide it for the time being, so she burst out of Luke's pocket again and wrapped it around his neck.

Luke didn't stop the little guy either. Instead, he sat on his bed, yawned, and seemed ready for bed.

"I'm not kidding, I'm really sleepy and want to sleep right now. If I don't show up tomorrow, it's no secret anymore. ”

"Trust me, if this becomes a well-known place, you won't like it. Every day, a thousand people come here to visit and look for opportunities. It's not a good experience. ”

The other party still didn't move.

Luke didn't care, and got up and saluted.

Then he took off his robe, unbuckled his belt, pulled Toris off her neck again, and then lay down directly on the cover, pulling the quilt up to her neck.

"Thank you for extinguishing these candles."

But there was no response, and Luke even felt the candles burn a little brighter.

Luke raised an eyebrow, then reached down and pulled an eyepatch from his belt. Put on the blindfold and the world will be darkened. So he closed his eyes and got ready to sleep.

He's not kidding.

This kind of choice involves a small life, the bottom line is the same. He will never compromise.

After about ten minutes, a sudden sigh came from the room.

"You, like that scoundrel, feel far better than Salazar."

It was a cold female voice. Even without seeing what she looks like, Luke can get a first impression from the voice.

Proud, intelligent, full of wisdom. At the same time, there are many things that I am not good at. A little contrasting?

Luke felt a little disrespectful, but couldn't help but smile.

"Probably, though I haven't met them." Luke took off his blindfold and sat up.

Little Toris was bothered by his sit-ups, and she wrapped her tail around Luke's hair, pulling it back and forth.

It didn't hurt, it didn't hurt any more, and Luke didn't care about the little guy.

"You seem to have guessed my identity."

The voice said again.

"I've made my way to another similar room, though I haven't really pushed the door in. That's Peeves leading me in. ”

"And I know very well that Slytherin's chamber is where he belongs."

"As for your identity." Luke's face didn't change, "The raven on the door has already told me about it. ”

"Mrs. Ravenclaw."

There was a quiet silence in the room.

A moment later, Ravenclaw's voice rang out again.

"Your detailed analysis, rather than a 'gut feeling,' made me sure that you are a descendant of Salazar and not of that stupid lion."

"If our bloodline is from Mr. Gryffindor, then I would be proud of my ancestors. And try to make yourself enough to support the glory that this surname brings. ”

Luke replied simply.

"Why don't you come in? Are you worried that I will hurt you? ”

She asked.

"yes, I'm worried." Luke replied simply, "Although my intuition tells me that there is no danger there, my reason tells me that it is better to have more than less. ”

"Don't you want my power?"

Ravenclaw was a little puzzled and a little puzzled.

If she originally just thought that this child was more suspicious later, then what this child said now is not a matter of suspicion.

He knew there was no danger here, but he didn't want to accept his kindness.

Why is that?

"I won't give you my power directly, it doesn't make sense. But I will give you my knowledge, improve your wisdom, let you learn faster, understand faster, apply faster, and improve faster. ”

"Knowledge is more precious than power."

Luke didn't speak for a long time, he understood all these things, and he knew very well the preciousness of knowledge and information.

But......

Luke took a deep breath and smiled, "I have Slytherin blood, from the direct lineage, I know that the Slytherin lineage is all in the Chamber of Secrets, and I am eligible, but I don't have the ability to obtain it for the time being." ”

"I have the same talent as Gryffindor. And found his ciphertext notes, although I don't know if there is a direct record of that special magic on them. But the clues will be found. ”

"These are the bloodlines and the talents that I have. It's something I can't refuse, and I don't want to throw away. ”

"The strength and knowledge they bring to me, and the responsibility that comes with it, is something I am willing and should undertake."

"But the so-called 'knowledge' and 'wisdom' in your mouth are not mine. I believe there are far more suitable inheritors than me. ”

"I am reluctant to accept your gift because I believe in ......"

"The gift of fate must have a price. I've been burdened with a heavy enough mission that I don't want to accept another one. ”

Luke wasn't kidding. He knows very well that his talent is indeed very good, and with the help of the system, there are infinite possibilities. But greed can't chew more. What's the use of the Big Four all the inheritances gathered on their own?

What you have to go in the future is your own path. Although he was still confused, he had already roughly seen the direction.

So he doesn't have much demand for these legacies.

But...... None of these words are the main reason.

After he finished speaking, Ravenclaw was silent for a long time, and then chuckled and said, "What a clever boy you are." ”

Luke also has a big smile.

"I have always believed that knowing how to refuse is also wisdom."