Professor McGonagall was annoyed when she was awakened from her dreams.

She hadn't slept well in a while since she'd been busy with the new Transfiguration structure and adjusting the curriculum for this group of students who weren't keeping up with previous years. I finally decided to spend the day today. Get a good night's sleep. As a result, as soon as I fell asleep, I was woken up.

Damn it, the guy who made trouble in the Forbidden Forest, couldn't he have done it sooner? Isn't it okay to be a day late? But now?!

Snape, who had come to call her, had thought of saying a few words, but now kept his mouth shut.

There were many people who hit the muzzle of the gun, even Snape, but because of this, he swore that he would never make such a mistake again.

Except, of course, intentional minefield jumping.

The two of them moved quickly, and the four deans had already gotten out of bed, and according to the original plan, Snape and Professor McGonagall were going to help, while Professor Spratt and Professor Flitwick were in charge of the students. In case the other party is attacking.

The movements of the two were fast, and they reached the outskirts of the Forbidden Forest in a short time.

And soon, the barking of dogs and the sound of footsteps appeared in the ears of the two of them.

Snape stopped suddenly, his head turned to the place where the footsteps were coming from, and after surveying his surroundings, he shouted to Professor McGonagall, who had already thrown him some distance away, "Minerva! Go to the Black Lagoon! He's going to cover his breath with the Black Lake! ”

Professor McGonagall's ears twitched, and then she didn't hesitate to adjust her direction, the two of them were riding broomsticks, trying to block each other, it was definitely not a difficult task.

Even Professor McGonagall was on the way to get stuck in the crowd, and she had the leisure to tidy up her hat. Although his heart is full of anger, he still has to maintain the grace that a great wizard should have!

Luke saw Professor McGonagall and Snape's emotional dust from a distance, and naturally noticed their obviously abnormal movement speed.

"...... with a vehicle"

Luke was tired, and then silently activated the Slytherin wand and entered serpentine mode. He didn't know if the side effects of this time would be in the future, but if he didn't snake and run now, there would be no after.

After the serpentine, his physical fitness was further strengthened, and the speed of the acceleration spell was increased again. It even surpassed the speed of the broom in a short time.

Yaya naturally discovered this problem, and suddenly, the other party gave him an abnormal sense of oppression, and by the way, the speed had far exceeded his own. So it began to bark hoarsely. The speed on the feet slowed down.

Originally, it couldn't catch up, but now it's a simple indication that the other party has increased its speed, and then you can relax. You can't really expect it to catch up. That's going to kill a dog.

Hagrid heard the change in the cries of the teeth, and then shouted loudly, "Professor! The other party has speeded up! ”

Professor McGonagall and Snape didn't have time to respond to him right now. They are not stupid, and the sound of footsteps gradually moving away in their ears is enough to show that the other party is gradually distancing themselves from them.

If you really let the other party get into the black lake, it will be really difficult to investigate.

Both Snape and Professor McGonagall consciously sped up, Professor McGonagall was a former member of the Quidditch team, and after she moved in earnest, her speed even gradually caught up with Luke's speed. And soon after, he began to slowly close the distance with Luke.

Luke is a human being, after all. Even with the enhancement of the snake, it is impossible for him to run with unlimited physical strength.

Unlike Tooth, Luke maintained his perceived full speed as if his lungs had been burned first. He was running as hard as he could. But that doesn't mean he can overcome his body. The drop in speed is unavoidable.

"Looks like you'll have to bring a broom next time you go out."

Luke said with a self-deprecating smile.

But after the mask's voice changed, the voice became hoarse and evil, with some mockery.

All that was exchanged was a cold snort from Professor McGonagall, and another acceleration.

Luke wanted to slap himself in the mouth. But now is not the time.

He's chagrined. Professor McGonagall, on the other hand, was genuinely surprised. Racing with broomsticks is a joke that even schoolchildren in the wizarding world don't use.

But now, the joke became a reality before Professor McGonagall's eyes.

Professor McGonagall's annoyance was still there, but her emotions had gradually subsided, and her mind was clearer, and she was more vigilant against the running figure not far ahead. This speed alone is enough to make many wizards unbearable.

Professor McGonagall was now doing as fast as she could, and didn't even have the energy to use magic to block those in front of her. So the chase battle became a chase.

And this, after all, stopped not far in front of the Black Lake.

Out of the corner of his eye, Luke caught a glimpse of a dark shadow, and the next moment, he saw Professor McGonagall's skillful drifting manipulation, and with this broomstick technique, Professor McGonagall should still be able to dominate the Quidditch pitch. It felt a little stronger than Harry.

"Stop!"

Professor McGonagall raised her wand and pointed it at the other's chest, the tip of which glowed red.

Luke looked at Professor McGonagall and the Black Lake, which was close at hand, and finally stopped.

Professor McGonagall's strength is definitely not something he can fight against now. It's the same even if it's a snake.

The increase in strength given to him by serpentinization also depends on his original strength. The stronger the original strength, the more magic power it can withstand, and the greater the natural increase.

"Your response was so quick that I wondered if someone had set a trap for me in advance."

Luke looked at Professor McGonagall and smiled.

Professor McGonagall didn't react, she'd seen this happen a lot. But choosing to stop the other party is itself a vigilance against the other party's strength. So the other party is willing to delay time, and she is also willing.

Severus and Hagrid were rushing over as quickly as they could. In short, at least a three-on-one situation, the advantage is mine!

"It doesn't make sense for you to say that."

Professor McGonagall raised her wand, and without letting her guard down, said, "If you really want to talk, then give up resistance and take off your mask." I can use my credibility to keep your life safe. Provided, of course, that you really didn't do anything that harmed the interests of us at Hogwarts. ”

Luke felt that in all fairness, although he was a student of the school, he was really helping the school to get better, and Luke felt that his role could be compared to that of several deans, and he naturally did nothing to harm the interests of the school. But now take off your mask and surprise Professor McGonagall? Isn't that pure? Professor McGonagall's favorability hasn't reached this level yet. Professor McGonagall is an elder, but she is not yet one of her own who can work together.

"Don't be kidding, ma'am," said the snake-faced man, shaking his head, "I'm afraid you'll be reluctant to be rough with me when you see my face." ”

Luke thinks he's telling the truth, but when he says that, he can easily cut off 'Snakeface' and 'Luke Gaunt'. The current snake-faced man, in Professor McGonagall's eyes, is probably even a middle-aged and elderly greasy man.

Professor McGonagall's brow furrowed, but she didn't react further. I've heard too many of these words in the real life-and-death battles back then, and even this kind of talk is far from being a powerful trash talk.

"Then you can try it, I think it's a good thing that I'm reluctant to be rough with you."

Professor McGonagall's tone remained calm. And the calmer she is, the more difficult Luke becomes. If you don't stop, you can't stop, and if you stop, you can still prepare for both.

But one of the options, the price is simply too great. So he chose to take a big gamble here.

"Forget it, I don't want others to focus on my appearance."

Luke let out a hoarse and wicked laugh, but not an unpleasant one.

The two men had said a word, and Snape was here.

Stepping out of the woods, Snape walked towards the lake with his wand in hand.

Unlike Professor McGonagall, the wand in his hand shimmered dark green. Thanks to the powerful perception in the process of serpentine, Luke roughly guessed what the spell was that gave him a clear sense of crisis.

Shadowless, a powerful attacking black magic. If it weren't for the Reverse Curse, then the level of harm would be almost the same as the Unforgivable Curse.

Because it's more stealthy, it's harder to dodge.

"Who the hell are you?"

Although it was a question, Snape's cold tone gave the impression that he already knew something.

"What are you here for?"

Snape met Luke's serpent-like eyes and stepped forward again.

"What have you done?"

Luke didn't answer his question, smiled softly, and put his index finger in front of his lips. Then he lowered his voice and said, "Wait, maybe you'll see some surprises later." ”

Snape frowned, looking at the snake-faced man across from him with a growing wariness in his eyes. The hand holding the wand was getting more and more steady. Luke now looks a lot like a French military salute, but it's better to keep the hand in his pocket out of the way.

His fingers twitched rhythmically in his trouser pockets.

Snape and Professor McGonagall exchanged glances, then decided to wait as well. No matter what the opponent's hole cards are, they are sure to contain each other.

"Professor!"

Hagrid's voice rang out from the Forbidden Forest. Hagming was forbidden to use the spell on the surface, but privately, several professors knew the truth. And it is also clear that even Hagrid, who has a wand in his hand, is definitely a lot of combat power.

"Here, Hagrid!"

Professor McGonagall greeted and quickly focused on the argument, but Luke didn't react, as if he didn't care about what they called.

And the snake face mask full of mystery hides all expressions and eyes. All that was left was the mask, like nostalgia, like a smiling face of mockery.

The sound of scurrying through the woods and heavy footsteps could be heard, and it wasn't long before Hagrid was the first to appear in everyone's sight.

"Bastard, I've finally got you!" Hagrid's face was filled with rage, and the tip of his umbrella was pointed at Luke's head. Luke figured that even without the flicker of his wand, Hagrid's hand would have popped his head.

"What did you do to the unicorns!"

Hagrid's anger at the thought of the unicorn that had fallen in the Forbidden Forest was unquenchable. But there is still a lot of vigilance. He didn't rush forward stupidly, it wasn't just to get himself in trouble, but to drag his teammates back.

"I didn't do anything."

Luke's tone was innocent, but it sounded like another harsh mockery to everyone.

Snape wanted to say something more, but he saw Quirrell behind Hagrid.

"Professor Quirrell, why are you here?"

Professor McGonagall also spotted Quirrell and asked.

"I need some fresh herbs for my teaching, but Professor Sprout doesn't have any, so I'll have to try my luck in the Forbidden Forest. Unexpectedly, I ran into Hagrid, and then we came together to help. ”

Quirrell said timidly.

Professor McGonagall looked at him, her brow furrowed slightly, but quickly relaxed.

Snape, on the other hand, stared at him for a long time, and then turned his gaze to Luke.

"Who the hell are you?"

In this sentence, there is finally a sense of doubt.

"An innocent passerby."

Luke grinned and said something that no one would believe.

Although everyone is together, the atmosphere at this time is even more strange than the confrontation just now.

"Looks like you have some other troubles." Luke's voice picked up even more, and then said, "I thought you professors were very united. ”

Professor McGonagall glanced at Snape and Quirrell, who were very tacitly aware that neither of them looked at each other, but stared at Luke intensely.

"Your little trick of provocation is really too low-level!"

Hagrid, with a sneer, said.

Luke was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Aren't you going to do it yet?" All of them are together. ”

"What the hell are you going to do?"

Professor McGonagall's attention returned to Luke's.

"Oh my God! Can't I just catch it? Luke's tone was filled with frustration, and he reached out of his trouser pocket. The wands of the four men were raised in unison and pointed at him, and the flashes on them became brighter and brighter, and they looked a little ready to go.

"Look at you're nervous." Luke laughed.

"I just want to surrender!"

As he spoke, he raised his hands above his head, as if he had given up resistance.

Professor McGonagall didn't have to think about it to know that there must be a deception, but she didn't figure out where it was.

And in the next moment, the water surface of the black lake, which was originally only slightly rippling, suddenly broke open. A wrist and foot sprang out of it, dragging Luke down before everyone could react.

Luke felt the tug, and his voice returned to complete calm.

"We'll meet again."

"Poof!"

A shiny spell shot into the water, illuminating a huge shadow. But in the blink of an eye, the black shadow disappeared into the depths of the Black Lake.

Only that sentence remained, echoing in the wind.