Chapter 109: Epilogue (Part II)
"One of the chess players."
Luke had a self-contained pride on his face.
Just before Gemma showed a look of surprise, Luke himself ruthlessly poured a basin of cold water.
"But it's also one of the pawns."
Looking at Gemma who was hungry and stiff, Luke smiled and said, "Last night's incident was the result of mutual use, not just a big victory for one side. ”
He didn't finish his words, and there really wasn't a big winner. Even he has invisibly become the goal or means of other people's actions.
"I Have a Catalogue of Ghosts and Gods"
But there is indeed a losing side.
Voldemort's goal was lost.
Whatever his goal was, there was no doubt that he wasn't just trying to wreak havoc on Hogwarts.
But even if it was so, he didn't achieve the most superficial purpose.
The four fantastic beasts were clearly restrained by intelligence, and although their attacks seemed to startle the students, the so-called danger was that none of the students were physically harmed.
There was no room for Voldemort's other purposes, as he was locked in the auditorium by Luke with words, and was eventually attacked by the students behind him.
Of course, when Luke's thought came to this, it was instantaneous.
He must not underestimate his opponents.
Gemma's head didn't turn for a while.
"I thought about it for a long time last night, and I think you planned it. That's why you have so much preparation. ”
Gemma frowned and said with some disappointment.
"It's just poor information. Don't overthink it, if you know what I know, you'll be able to figure it out. ”
Luke didn't stay mysterious, let alone hit Gemma's confidence, but smiled and comforted Gemma.
Gemma glanced at Luke, then nodded, "Then I'll take the initiative to ask you more about it later." ”
"For the time being, if you ask."
Luke didn't bother too much, and naturally agreed.
Then he looked at Hermione and smiled and asked, "What's wrong with you?" ”
Hermione looked at Luke, then frowned and asked, "You're a Patronus charmer, aren't you?" ”
As soon as this sentence came out, the other three people present were stunned for a moment.
Gemma and Taylor looked at Luke with a change in expression.
"I thought you paid for at least one magic item."
Taylor looked at Luke in surprise and said something that made people think strangely.
"Don't talk nonsense, do you think the Flint family can afford to buy multiple high-level defensive magic equipment?"
Luke said angrily, "Not to mention Wes coming home." ”
"So, Marcus is one of the pawns in your hands...... He's a primer? ”
Gemma turned the question back to that, but Luke didn't respond any more. If he could, he would rather not toss these things.
He asked curiously, "How do you know?" ”
As he spoke, he took the shattered white gem from his belt and placed it on the table.
"The magic in this isn't a Patronus spell, it's an older and more mysterious kicker spell. I used it to strengthen the Patronus Charm I had unleashed. ”
The good news is that Luke is able to cast the Patronus Charm, and the bad news is that only a little bit can be cast.
"Isn't this thing going to be replaced?"
Hermione picked up the gem in some surprise and said.
"Even if it could be replaced, how many complete gems of this large size could be infused with a lot of magic and fixed with magic?"
Taylor looked at the gem in front of him with regret, whether it was used as a magic prop or as an ornament, the preciousness of this thing was suffocating.
Looking at Luke's bells and whistles belt before, some people sighed that this guy really likes to show off.
Now everyone will only sigh that this guy is so rich that he is not a human being.
With multiple gems, each with a magic attached to it, this belt would be enough to buy a large piece of the storefront, whether it's Diagon Alley or Tumbledown Alley.
Forgive them. The bustling commercial street in their eyes is such a place.
Perhaps for wizards, buying a ready-to-wear store is similar to buying a Muggle and buying Chanel?
Looking at the three of them with regretful faces, Luke's expression was somewhat strange.
Then he pulled out another gem from his belt, whole, unscathed, and even with a sparkling magical halo.
So the regretful expression of the third girl quickly froze on her face.
Luke didn't put the thing on his belt right away, but silently put it back.
You have to pretend to be pitiful later, you can't show it like this.
"Do you have another piece?"
"Do you have another piece?"
The first sentence was asked by Hermione, her accent on 'and'.
The second sentence was asked by Taylor. Her accent was placed on a 'piece'.
Luke smiled politely, "I still have one piece on hand." ”
Before everyone could react, he immediately said, "There's another chest in the treasure house, the kind with the Traceless Extension Charm in it. ”
So Taylor's breath was stagnant.
This is probably the first time they have felt what kind of astronomical heritage an ancient pure-blood nobleman has left behind.
They used to have a lot of chips in the hands of Luke, enough to buy enough property to sustain a life of luxury, and enough to accomplish their great goals.
But it now seems that poverty still limits their thinking.
Everything they had envisioned before, that box of magic gems would be enough.
Obviously, there can't be only magic gems in that treasure house. Of course, the most valuable thing is not the magic gem.
According to the grapevine, the reason Professor McGonagall was so kind to Luke was because Luke lent her a priceless magical notebook. The notebook was even so precious that Professor McGonagall was in a state of disarray.
It is also said that Luke gave Professor McGonagall the most precious treasure in the treasury in order to find Professor McGonagall's protection.
Those who know Luke well certainly know this is. But they all felt that the treasure that could move Professor McGonagall and even lose his temper should indeed be the most precious treasure in the entire treasure house.
But now it seems that I am afraid that it is really not......
There was no smugness on Luke's face, no pride, just a self-contained smile.
But I don't know why, this smile is full of arrogance in their eyes.
"Don't talk about that." Luke's expression straightened, then he looked at Hermione and asked with a serious face, "How did you guess that I wasn't using magic from gems?" ”
"I didn't guess, I felt it." Hermione corrected Luke's words for a moment, and then said, "When you use that Patronus Charm, it's basically the same as when you use the Flame Charm, but it's not much different from when you use the Flying Charm, the Levitation Charm, and the like. ”
Luke was stunned for a moment, he had such a feeling, but he thought that it was the difference between the spell given by the system and the spell he learned, that is, the difference brought by the system, so he didn't care.
But now, Hermione says she can feel the difference?
In other words, is such a difference objective?
Luke looked at Taylor. Taylor, on the other hand, gave him a confused look. Obviously, she didn't know what was going on.
In other words, there is a difference between the spells given by the system and the innate magic......
So 'emotional control' is also in the talent column......
Luke seemed to sense a clue. So he looked at Hermione.
And Hermione just shook her head and said, "Don't think so much, I can't tell what the difference is, that feeling, I can't explain it." ”
As she spoke, she pointed to her eye socket and said, "I thought about it all night last night." ”
The heavy dark circles under her eyes were telling Luke that Hermione wasn't lying. She really didn't figure it out.
Luke didn't look away from Hermione's face, he saw that Hermione was a little shy.
And when he saw a blush flying on Hermione's face, he finally came back to his senses, and then said, "I'll take you around and take a look, to be honest, I didn't really want to understand what was going on." ”
Hermione nodded, an indescribable heat in her eyes. She is very interested in this kind of inquiry.
Luke looked at Taylor and asked with a smile, "Do you have any questions?" ”
Taylor nodded, then looked at Luke and said, "Did you sleep well last night?" ”
Luke was stunned for a moment, looked at the light smile on Taylor's face, and said with a puzzled expression: "Last night's dream, is it you?" ”
His words made Taylor stunned for a moment.
Looking at Taylor's confused expression, Luke also knew it.
There was a puzzled look on Hermione's face. And Gemma looked a little ambiguous in an instant. His gaze shifted to Taylor and Luke, and then he looked at Hermione with a look of pity and pity.
Hermione still didn't know why.
Luke shook his head and said, "I had a very strange dream last night for no reason. At first, I didn't think it, but now that you say that, it suddenly occurred to me that someone might have done it. ”
His expression also became a little serious, and he seemed to know a little bit about who had given him the trick. I just don't know if the other party has achieved its goal.
And this purpose has no bad effect on him.
But either way, some things look like they're going to have to be prepared in advance.
"I ...... I just want to ask if you've slept well. ”
Taylor pinched the corner of his clothes in embarrassment and whispered embarrassedly.
Luke smiled and said, "Thank you then." ”
As he spoke, he turned around and said, "Eat first, starve to death." ”
Then he feasted on the breakfast on the plate. I can't wait to bury my face in the plate.
After breakfast, they were given a day off because of the accident of last night, and of course, students who know a little know that this is at the expense of their own homework pressure.
After all, there is less time for those classes, but there will be no less knowledge for you to learn.
Experienced professors are not unprepared for all this in front of them.
Although what happened last night was still unexpected, the plan was already made.
Luke walked leisurely in the direction of the principal's office.
There are very few students here.
Although Dumbledore seemed to be amiable and approachable, students generally grew up listening to Dumbledore's stories, both good and bad.
Such a legendary character, no matter how close it is, is also distant to ordinary students.
Anyway, Luke would never think that any other ordinary student could casually enter the principal's office like himself.
Such an opportunity that even the famous Hogwarts scholar Gemma can't do.
"Professor."
Approaching the office, Luke saw Dumbledore sitting in his place reviewing papers, and Luke pouted.
Others didn't know, but he didn't know that Dumbledore had given Professor McGonagall most of the paperwork on the school. This familiar style gave him a strange sense of déjà vu.
So all Dumbledore had to do was sign these documents that had been classified, reviewed, and even commented on in the morning.
"Oh! Luke, you're here! ”
Dumbledore looked up and saw Luke with a big smile on his face. It looks like it's fun. Then he pushed aside the pile of papers in his hand and pulled out his candy from his drawer.
"Here, try my new candy."
Luke looked at the Halloween-inspired candy and couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
"No, forget it, Professor."
Luke grinned in the chair across from Dumbledore.
"What a pity!"
Dumbledore quickly took back the candy that had been placed opposite Luke and placed it in front of his eyes.
Luke looked at Dumbledore, watching him eat candy, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Professor, don't you have any news to tell me?" ”
Dumbledore didn't mean the slightest doubt when Luke asked, but just smiled, "If they didn't tell you themselves, I don't seem to have told you where I stand." ”
Luke's brow furrowed, and he looked at Dumbledore opposite, not knowing what to say for a while.
After all, if the old man in front of him really wants to cheat, I'm afraid few people can have any countermeasures.
The strength is so strong that any overhead and threat will lose the effect it should have.
What's more, the old man in front of him is almost alone, almost without any flaws.
Looking at Luke's deflated expression, Dumbledore smiled heartily.
"I really can't tell you, it's one of the conventions."
But before Luke was disappointed, he winked at Luke and said, "But this may be a good thing for you." ”
Luke was expressionless: "Is that going to test me for some kind of thing?" Funny ......"
After saying that, Luke got up directly and prepared to leave.
Dumbledore looked at his back, the smile on his face still maintained.
Luke looked back, "Those guys have a relationship with Salazar Slytherin. ”
But Dumbledore just smiled.
"It's boring."
Luke said, shaking his head.
Then he left the principal's office.
Today, his plan also failed.