Chapter 259: Calm and Waves
After an adventure in the Chamber of Secrets, Luke returns to Hogwarts. And the moment he walked out of the women's bathroom, Dumbledore appeared beside him.
Luke wasn't surprised, and neither was Dumbledore.
"Have you found what you're looking for?"
After glancing at Luke and seeing that he had no injuries on his body, Dumbledore asked with concern.
Gently exhaling a breath of turbidity, Luke nodded and said, "I've got what I want, but Professor, I haven't asked your opinion, do you want to close the net now?"
Now there is no problem with closing the net. With only Dumbledore knowing, once Luke gets what he wants, he can close the net, set the preset trap for him, and then let him take the name of the heir to the Slytherin Vault. Draw away all the firepower that should have fallen on Luke.
Of course, Dumbledore knew Luke's thoughts, and he wasn't even sure now that the guy he had pointed out was real or a trick set up by Luke.
To be honest, a two-layer doll is still within Luke's ability.
So Dumbledore was still a little suspicious when he looked at Luke now.
Seeing Dumbledore's expression, Luke also scratched his head, there was no good way.
"You say okay, in the end, you can tell whether it's true or not."
Luke was honest, but he knew that even this would not dispel Dumbledore's suspicions about him.
Although the relationship between the two people has improved a lot, the more the relationship improves, and the more Luke is understood, the more Dumbledore is guilty of Luke's errands.
It can't be said that Luke is a bit unscrupulous at times, but it can only be said that this kid is indeed a little too cautious.
It feels like it's normal for him to engage in double-layer encryption.
But what he said also made sense, if it was really something going on, Dumbledore would naturally be able to tell it at a glance when he saw the main master.
"If it doesn't affect your plans, close the net as soon as possible." Dumbledore's face was full of helplessness, he was not very used to the current atmosphere of Hogwarts, although the students had not yet said that they were complaining, but they did seem to be dissatisfied. This is also quite rare in the history of Hogwarts.
After all, although the teaching tasks of Hogwarts are heavy, the students' learning tasks are all in a good state, of course, Voldemort's reign cannot be regarded as a normal situation. But at that time, the vast majority of students were in the same hatred. Even aristocratic students were only a part of them willing to become Death Eaters.
Others chose to remain neutral, or simply sided with the opposite.
"It's okay, I'll try to speed up the project as much as possible, and you can rest assured that the students are safe. It's just a basilisk, so it's not a big deal."
Luke swore his promise and looked confident. Dumbledore also understood Luke's self-confidence. After all, in the entire wizarding world, the one who says that he is the best at dealing with snakes and magical beasts must be the Gaunt family.
"I'll leave it all to you, do it beautifully...... I'll have to face the Ministry of Magic later......
There was an indescribable tiredness in Dumbledore's tone. This is also in front of Luke, the relationship between the two is also a teacher and a friend, Luke is also very independent, Dumbledore does not need to make a look in front of him, everything is under control.
However, Luke never believed in Dumbledore's helplessness. In his eyes, Dumbledore had a number of solutions. All of this trouble is because it is still a little bit of a high moral bottom line.
"Cornelius Fudge, I can help you with this if you want." Luke's face was pretending to flatter, "Help you share your worries
That's my pleasure!"
Hearing his words, Dumbledore's face was full of disgust.
"What you kid said soundly, isn't it as soon as my side relaxes, you change your tone and spread the news, I support Barty Crouch as the new Minister of Magic, and I think there should be an early election."
Dumbledore didn't need to use his brain to tell what Luke's little rabbit was up to, as long as this word came out, then Barty Crouch's position as the next Minister of Magic was basically secure. Coupled with Luke's great efforts in the Three Witches Tournament before, it goes without saying that Barty Crouch must be grateful to Luke, and naturally he has become a person on Luke's side.
In this way, not to mention other progress, his collection and purification of the entire 28 clans, and even the pure-blood family, will undoubtedly go further.
It's all under the guise of finding face for him, doing what he wants to do.
But when Dumbledore saw Luke's face, he didn't see the grinning face he expected. Rather, it was a pair of unusually calm eyes.
"yes." Luke whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "You know, as long as the wind is released, no matter how much the person behind Fudge's idiot pushes forward, Fudge's incompetent coward will not dare to take a step beyond the thunder pool."
"Why don't you do it?"
There was a hint of sarcasm in Luke's questioning tone. Dumbledore could hear it, and he knew that Luke was doing it on purpose.
He was amused by Dumbledore's obsession with order and self-restraint.
With such strength, of course, you can abide by the order, which is not the slightest problem, but this order is best to make your own order, so as not to let yourself be hindered everywhere.
Luke thought Dumbledore had chosen the wrong path. But Dumbledore only shook his head silently in the face of such almost interrogating words, "I support your idea, but don't try to change my bottom line, Luke, whatever you want to do, it won't do you any good. You couldn't know better."
Luke closed his eyes and raised an eyebrow, then opened his eyes after a moment and said with a normal expression, "Okay, don't worry, Professor, I'll get that basilisk as soon as possible, and I won't cause you trouble."
"I'm already causing trouble!" Dumbledore said to Luke disgruntled.
The atmosphere between these two people returned to normal in an instant, as if nothing had happened before.
"What the hell are you thinking about besides the secret room?"
Dumbledore was confused. In fact, he was a little puzzled, what other plans did Luke have to execute, and could this matter be juxtaposed with the Chamber of Secrets? You know, the sooner the coffin is closed, the better. lest you have long nights and many dreams.
"I'm going to use Lockhart as a stepping stone," Luke told Dumbledore, "Don't worry, I'm not going to make up any other charges, I'm just going to investigate and then come up with evidence."
"That's enough for him to be sentenced to hundreds of years in Azkaban by the Wizengamot."
Dumbledore sighed softly. After so many days of getting along, he can be considered to understand that Lockhart is a real embroidered pillow, and if he really talks about the ability to fight, maybe he is not as good as a fifth-grade wizard.
However, Lockhart, who is of such strength, can make those wizards who have experienced the things written in his book sink into the sand, and obviously has his own skills.
"It's better to be careful, Lockhart must have something else on hand."
Dumbledore still told Luke seriously, after all, although Luke is strong, mature and resourceful...... Hell, it seems that there is really no need to ask.
"Don't capsize in the gutter." Dumbledore could only give one such "blessing" in the end.
Luke rolled his eyes, shook his head, and said, "Don't worry, I'm almost done. I'm not going to let my people take risks easily."
With that, Luke turned around, waved lightly at Dumbledore, and walked away.
Dumbledore looked at Luke's back
Shadow smiled softly. It's just that this smile is somewhat bitter.
"I forgot to ask him what's in the chamber...... Forget it, I'll ask next time."
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"You let me into the secret room!"
Taylor's always cold expression finally did not hold back, first a little surprised, then a little flustered, and finally evolved into happiness mixed with a little shyness.
"Isn't that a little too anxious?"
Taylor said with some embarrassment.
And Hermione, beside her, almost glared at Luke.
No, when is it? Didn't you say that Luke was mainly going abroad this holiday to make things rain? When did the relationship with Taylor get closer. A summer vacation is just a few days, and how carefully you Luke Gaunt's time is arranged to get three girls in one vacation.
What's even more hateful is ...... You've got time to get three, isn't it hard to get four?!
Luke looked at the expressions of the two men, feeling the somewhat strange mood swings of the two of them, and immediately thought of what the two of them were thinking.
"No! It's not like that...... As the owner of the secret room, I can give people permission. But you have to obey the rules when you go in, but there is a Slytherin mind body inside, and you will do it. Hermione, if you're interested, I can open it up to you, but it's Potions and bloodline magic. I don't think there's a lot of information about charms."
Luke hastened to explain. He can talk about other people, whether it's with Chrissy Rystrange or Sephir Skye, he can deal with it with poise. But for Taylor and Hermione, if he dared to say it casually, once the two of them were serious, he really had the possibility of being stabbed.
Hermione breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time looked a little disappointed. Taylor was the same, and while he was relieved, his mood became a little low.
The Chamber of Secrets must be entered by the heirs of Slytherin. According to what Luke told them before, it may be that someone from the Gaunt family can enter. Others can't get the real thing, even if they can.
Now that Taylor can go in, doesn't that mean that Taylor is going to be the one who wants to turn Taylor into the Gaunt family...... The surname is not a thing. As long as you marry Luke, you will naturally become Gaunt.
After a long silence, even when Luke felt a little suffocated, Hermione seemed to react to something suddenly.
"Luke, what did you just say is in the chamber?"
"Bloodline research and potion experiments."
"No, not the one in front of this."
"Ahead...... The Chamber of Secrets contains the thoughts of the Slytherin ancestors."
At this point, Luke himself paused, he didn't feel it before, but now, he was woken up by Hermione.
"Those research materials are important, but against the backdrop of Slytherin's thoughts, they are no longer worth mentioning!"
The excitement on Hermione's face was undisguised: "That's Slytherin's mindful body, even if it's a young Slytherin, I'm afraid he has quite a lot of knowledge!" If Luke has his guidance, he will make a lot of money!"
Luke nodded repeatedly, and Taylor was a little foggy. She didn't know what the proper noun of "mindful body" meant in memory magic. But looking at the excitement of the two people, I can guess a rough idea.
"In that case, I may indeed have to talk to the secret room for a while."
Taylor said with a serious expression. She learned potions from her grandmother since she was a child. Then he studied with Professor Snape. Professor Snape was not very attentive to the teaching of ordinary students. But the teaching of a good genius is both dedication and handyness.
However, Taylor knew that even Grandma and Professor Snape were not as good as Master Slytherin. I don't need any ontology, I'm afraid this castrated version of the thinking body can't be compared.
Of course, having said that, we have to look at the actual situation as well.
Luke was happy for a moment and then took it
Gathered up, but looked a little distressed.
"Seriously...... It's nice to think about, but in reality, he's not necessarily willing to ask you for advice."
Luke thought back to Slytherin's temperament and had some expectations.
It can only be regarded as gentle to oneself.,Thoughts are not the whole of the body.,It's easier to fall into a certain aspect of paranoia in terms of character.。 Luke didn't know if the paranoia of the longing body in the secret room was biased towards the love for the younger generations of the family. So for the juniors of the non-family, I am afraid that the attitude will not be very friendly.
Hermione and Taylor glanced at each other, and then Taylor said seriously, "It's okay, the value of the information in the secret room is high enough. Not even without the help of Lord Slytherin."
Hermione hurriedly added, "Also, Luke, you should settle the matter as soon as possible. If this drags on for too long, it may not work in your favor."
If the matter is not resolved for a long time, it will inevitably make people doubt Luke's ability to do things.
However, Luke is not in a hurry, if it is solved too quickly, it will make people wonder how dangerous this matter is. He was going to wait a little longer, and then come up with something that would make people scared.