Sequence 8: After the extraordinary properties of the mind reader are digested in small parts, Arthur finds that the fusion of his soul and body is getting higher and higher, and he, the living dead, is infinitely closer to a normal person.

My five senses are already sharper than half a year ago, and my body has also had the normal reaction of a normal person.

In general, he is no longer the boy of Mu Nai half a year ago......

When the time came to seven o'clock in the evening, the rune car came to the sky above a continuous snow-capped mountain range, and began to land slowly.

Arriving at another school of witchcraft and wizardry for the first time in their lives, the Hogwarts students in the carriage leaned on the windows and looked down.

Unfortunately, it was already night, and when I looked from the sky to the ground, I could only see the shadow of a brightly lit castle below, reflected in the lake.

When the Hogwarts Runehorse lands beside the lake, a middle-aged wizard in a black slim wizard's robe, speaking broken English, greets Professor Snape and the others.

"Welcome, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to the great Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, this school ......"

Led by the middle-aged wizard, Arthur's group walked down a long path through a huge playground and into the vestibule of Durmstrang Castle.

However, in contrast to the quaintness of Hogwarts Castle, Durmstrang Castle prefers orange and green to decorate the vaults, and the style is somewhere between Norman and Gothic. Such a magnificent and majestic castle immediately attracted the attention of all the young Hogwarts wizards.

They looked around, exchanged ears and admired the wonderful décor with their peers, and of course some students compared Durmstrang's décor to Hogwarts Castle.

"Mr. Snape, Professor Stiankana, and all of you Hogwarts students, we have prepared dinner for you, please follow in my footsteps, please ...... here"

As the host of this wizarding world student exchange, Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is not as arrogant as rumored, knowing that the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have already set off at noon. A pre-prepared dinner awaited them.

"Hmm... This pizza is so delicious..."

"This mashed potato is not bad either..."

"Oh my God! Looking at the food in front of me, I felt that the only thing our school could do was to look up at the starry sky pie. ”

The décor of Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a continuation of the style of their castle vestibule, with alternating orange and green, two large crystal chandeliers on the ceiling, and a large number of Gothic decorations, highlighting the unique charm of this college.

A long dining table was filled with classic delicacies from many European countries, and the little wizards who had gone abroad for the first time had seen these delicacies and instantly left behind the unpleasant experience of the afternoon in the rune cart.......

"Now, then, I'll take you to the lounge where you'll be staying for the next month."

Because the students from the other schools have not yet arrived, the students of Beauxbatons School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which is closest to Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, will not be able to arrive until tomorrow morning.

As a result, when the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry went to their common room under the guidance of a middle-aged wizard, they only met a few Durmstrang students and never saw any students from other houses.

On the third floor of Durmstrang Castle, a large door decorated with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry crest is the lounge where Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry students will live for the next month.

The orange and green, as always, have made the little wizards of Hogwarts less excited than before. However, the lounge hall had eight long leather sofas and a larger space than the common rooms of the four houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which made them a little happier.

Because, on the rune cart, it is not known which student created a rumor that Durmstrang College would arrange a small and dirty common room for them.

There are three gates on the left and right of the common room, six dormitories, three men and three women. There are also two small doors on the front, one for Professor Snape and one for Lilith.

After taking the students to the common room, the middle-aged wizard from Durmstrang House took Professor Snape and Lilith out. The little wizards who were not restrained by the professor reveled like a festival.

Arthur didn't like the lively atmosphere, and after putting his luggage in the dormitory, he walked out of the lounge alone to explore this strange and mysterious castle.

"If you like the view, you can transfer here. Whatever Albus gives you, I can give you! ”

When Arthur stood on the balcony on the third floor of the south floor of the castle and looked at the stars in the sky, an old man in a black robe walked up to him slowly, his voice a little hoarse, but more than Arthur was full of anger when he first saw him.

It seems that Grindelwald has been recuperating well here since leaving Newmengard.

"I just don't like the vibe that is too lively, come out and breathe. Old man, have you drunk some kind of potion to restore your youth, why do you seem to be much more energetic than last time? ”

Arthur turned around, looked at Grindelwald, who had a completely different temperament from when they first met, and chuckled and teased.

The current Grindelwald is more like the big man who disturbed the wizarding world back then, rather than the somewhat crazy prisoner before.

"Hehe, you've changed too. Looks like you've grown quite a bit at Hogwarts. Looks like Albus values you. ”

Grindelwald was not angry at Arthur's teasing, he glanced at Arthur's changes, and a peaceful smile appeared on his old wrinkled face.

"Last time, I just glanced at you from afar, and I thought I was saving you. I didn't expect that Albus and I still need your junior to help..."

Remembering that when he fought against the octopus monster with Dumbledore at Hogwarts Castle, it was Arthur who helped them destroy the monster, and Grindelwald sighed.

Old, he's old, Dumbledore is old.

"Headmaster Dumbledore wouldn't have let students attend this meeting if he had known that you were now the headmaster of Durmstrang School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It was even said that other magic schools boycotted the meeting. ”

"I'd love to know why you're doing this meeting. Aren't you afraid that the world will find out that you are here? ”

The cold wind outside the castle blew on the castle, but Arthur, who was standing on the balcony, did not feel the cold in the slightest. It seems that this ancient castle has some kind of magical blessing to withstand the cold wind.

For Grindelwald to appear in front of him, Arthur was mentally prepared. After all, Grindelwald's spy to Hogwarts, Lilith, has been exposed in front of Arthur. If Grindelwald doesn't come to him, that's not normal.

And Arthur was also very curious, why did Grindelwald risk being exposed, why did he hold this student exchange meeting? He was the Dark Lord of seventy years ago, and he almost became the president of the Wizarding World Federation, so he couldn't have simply held this student exchange.

"I said, this is for you. Do you believe it? ”

"Don't believe it!"

Arthur immediately responded, he was not a fool. Although Grindelwald valued himself, he was not arrogant enough to think that he was very important in Grindelwald's heart, and that he could hold this exchange meeting for himself.

Grindelwald must have some ulterior plans, and this student exchange meeting is part of his implementation.

"Voldemort is getting stronger again? Old man, are you afraid? ”

Unable to get the answer he wanted, Arthur asked another question about the peace of the wizarding world. It was Voldemort who was pit by Dumbledore to the secret realm under the sea and obtained the power of ancient creations.

The Death Eaters have attacked Hogwarts three times in the past few months, and the Ancient Creations once. From every battle, Arthur could clearly sense that Voldemort was getting stronger.

And this fact is not only felt by him, but Headmaster Dumbledore and Grindelwald in front of him should have long been clear. After all, when they were young, they had been to that secret realm under the sea and had seen the true body of that ancient creation.

They knew more about the power of ancient creations than Arthur, and felt more deeply.

"I am an old man who has been forgotten by time, and this world is a stage for you young people. As for Voldemort, that's what you should think about, and it has nothing to do with me. ”

Grindelwald looked up at the three stars around Orion's waist in the sky and said in a deep voice.

The tone was so flat that Arthur couldn't hear any of what was really going on in his heart.

'What an old fox! Arthur grumbled in his heart.

"These are the relics of my Holy Grail War game and the spells that summon the Heroic Spirits and the magic circle. There are seven of them, and you can help me put them in a place where students from the eight schools can go. ”

I didn't get the answers I wanted to the questions in my heart. Arthur decided not to ask any further. He took out seven items about the Holy Grail War Game from his money bag and handed them to Grindelwald.

"Anyway, thank you for supporting my game. Master Grindelwald! ”

"Nothing, I think it's a game with a lot of promise and a future that can be compared to Quidditch. It would be very interesting if you could see it for yourself. ”

Grindelwald said with a smile after putting the prop in Arthur's hand into his office with a wave of his arm.

That kind smile didn't make Arthur think anything else at all.

"So, what about what you promised me to pay?" Grindelwald turned his head to stare into Arthur's eyes, and retracted his smile, and the momentum of the Dark Lord from years ago instantly returned to him.

"When the meeting is over and I get back to Hogwarts, I'll give it to Lilith Stiencana."

Faced with the powerful momentum shown by Grindelwald, William's face did not change, and he responded in a deep voice.

For the Holy Grail War game to go smoothly, for his own safety, how could he hand over what he promised to Grindelwald now.

This is the Dark Lord who turned his hands into clouds and rain eighty years ago, and if it weren't for the aura of the protagonist of Professor Newt Scamander and others, the Dark Lord in front of him would really be changing the wizarding world.

In the face of such a deep Dark Lord, Arthur did not dare to come here to participate in the student exchange meeting.

"Hehe, it seems you've learned a lot from Albus..."

Hearing this, Grindelwald's majestic and cold face smiled again, and a fine light appeared in his cloudy eyes, staring at Arthur's eyes for a moment, and he turned and walked back to the castle.

"Durmstrang students are mostly arrogant and competitive. Help me poke their spirits and let them know that there are more talented peers in this world than theirs..."

Grindelwald's figure vanished, but left Arthur with a word.

"This has to be paid for..."

I don't know if Grindelwald heard it, but Arthur still yelled in the direction Grindelwald left.

He came here to participate in the student exchange meeting this time, mainly to complete the closed beta of the Holy Grail War, and participate in the Potions Tournament, Transfiguration Tournament, and Dark Arts Defense Ability Tournament, which is just a task arranged by the school.

Now Grindelwald has made him act in a high-profile manner, much to the distress of Arthur, who has always liked to keep a low profile. Just as distressed as the day Lilith asked Headmaster Dumbledore to talk to him in person in order to get him to participate in the Defence Against the Dark Arts tournament.

"But... Maybe that's not a bad thing either. I can take this opportunity to promote mine. ”

Thinking of this, the frowning brow was also much soothed. Although he likes to keep a low profile, there are still some things that must be done in order to make money.

Isn't it just to help Grindelwald educate the students here, this kind of thing is what the students of Hogwarts Letering House like the most.

In addition to Arthur and Pansy, the first-year students who came to participate in the exchange meeting at Hogwarts included several sixth-year seniors.

And the strength of these seniors, Arthur has also heard of it. After passing the Ordinary Wizard Rank (.l.) in the fifth grade, he directly took the Ultimate Wizard Rank (.) exam, and received excellent grades in all of them.

As long as they wish, after finishing the seventh grade, they can directly enter the Department of Magical Law Enforcement of the Ministry of Magic and become a rookie Auror.

Although they are all pure-blood wizards, Muggle wizards are excluded. But their magical talents cannot be overlooked because of such things.

Durmstrang had no fewer students than Hogwarts, and Arthur didn't dare to offend so many students alone. So let these students help him educate the students here, he can control the situation in the back, and eliminate unexpected factors, this plan is his favorite and most suitable.

When Arthur returned to the Hogwarts common room, Professor Snape and Lilith had returned, and Lilith was standing beside Professor Snape, admiring the scared and fearful expressions on the faces of the students.

The look of fear on their faces stemmed from Professor Snape's anger.

"Mr. Pendragon, have you made a new friend at Durmstrang so soon?"

Professor Snape, who was reprimanding the disobedient students, asked in a flanky whisper when he saw Arthur return, staring gloomily at Arthur.

"Sort of... When I came out of the cafeteria, I heard a few students discussing the Potions Tournament. So I went over and had a very friendly conversation with them. ”

"Really? I hope you can win the Year Group for Hogwarts in this Potions Tournament......"