Chapter 163: Conversation in the Ward
When Voldemort thought that Professor Sgrahorn might have revealed that he had asked about the Horcruxes, his heart flashed with extreme murderous intent.
However, due to many factors, he had to revise Professor Sgrahorn's memory.
Not only the fear of Dumbledore, but also the "repayment" for the care that the professor had given him.
Voldemort believed that having mastered such a deep secret, and not being with him, modifying his memories was already the greatest gift to Professor Sgrahorn.
For this memory, he has two methods, one is to delete the memory directly, which is simple and rude; The other is to modify that memory, which is a delicate work.
However, the graceful Lord Voldemort did not choose the first brutal method.
This kind of recipe *** hurts the memory of the caster, and it is easy to leave traces.
Some wizards who are proficient in memory magic can follow the traces to find clues and recover deleted memories.
This was even more dangerous for Voldemort, and it was not at all what he wanted to see.
And, as far as he knew, Professor Sgrahorn was a master of memory magic himself, not to mention having Dumbledore by his side.
With their many years of friendship, Professor Sgrahorn trusted Dumbledore completely, and the chances of him being allowed to enter his memories were very high.
If you encounter some wizards with strong logic and are proficient in [Occlumency], they can find clues through reasoning, and then use their consciousness to encourage their subconscious, so that the subconscious can recover their memories.
Unfortunately, almost every Potions Master is a Logic Master.
Memory is a magical existence.
It is in consciousness, on the surface of the soul, on the body.
There are many places where it is stored, and it is difficult to delete all the memories in each container, including traces.
Therefore, Voldemort chose the delicate task of modifying his memory.
He's not like some of the fools in the Magical Accidents and Disasters Division's Memory Cancellation Command, who only knows how to change it bluntly.
Of course, if the object of the memory modification was to Muggles, Voldemort would probably have modified it as rudely as he thought a fool.
However, Voldemort generally does not modify Muggle memories, but sends a [Killing Curse], and the loss of life is a beautiful landscape for him, except for himself.
Due to differences in cognition, Muggles at this stage do not yet know that human memories can be modified.
So, but when they perceive something strange in their memory, they don't think about it, and even if they think about it, they don't resort to it, because they would be considered insane.
Wizards are different, but anyone who takes school a little more seriously will know about the existence of the Oblivion Charm, especially those who are interested in applying for a job in the Law Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Magic.
Therefore, once a wizard senses that something is wrong with their memory, their first reaction, or second reaction, should be that someone has used memory magic on them.
When revising Professor Sgrahorn's memory, Voldemort was also glad that it was just the two of them at that time, otherwise it would have been really difficult.
Memories involving Professor Sgrahorn himself are all self-compiling memories for the other party, just like a dream.
We appear in an inexplicable and grotesque scene, but we don't feel strange at all, we still retain our habits, do what we need to do in our dreams, and even have wonderful mental activities.
Voldemort's memory modification is similar to this.
He turned that real memory into a dream, and then modified some important content in it, and then put himself and Professor Sgrahorn's consciousness into it.
Under his guidance, the plot progresses in the direction he needs to go.
Finally, it ends, replacing the memories of the past.
Will this be found?
Yes, yes, but Voldemort can guarantee that Professor Sgrahorn will never be bored enough to experience every memory of himself.
It's a huge undertaking.
As masters of memory magic, they also have a rough way of checking if their memories are wrong and restoring them.
They call this method "memory washing."
As the name suggests, the way to do this is to mobilize all the memories you can and go in and experience them quickly.
This is the use of memories to wash one's consciousness, and each memory store leaves traces on the consciousness, the surface of the soul, and the body.
Wash away with the memory, and those traces will emerge and correct the wrong memory.
However, very few people use this method.
The wizards' predecessors had already conducted experiments on this, which led to problems with consciousness, damage to the brain, and, most unacceptably, damage to the soul.
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St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Injuries and Injuries, in Professor Sgrahorn's ward.
"What's wrong, Horace? Where is it uncomfortable? Would you like to call a doctor for you?"
Looking at Professor Sgrahorn with some strange eyes, Professor Flitwick asked.
Upon receiving the news of Professor Sgrahorn's attack, the Hogwarts professors immediately went into motion.
Together, they arrived in Professor Sgrahorn's hospital room.
Professor Flitwick was then left behind to accompany Professor Sgrahorn.
The other professors went to a trial.
It was initiated by the Auror Command of the Ministry of Magic's Law Enforcement Division, against Professor Joss Grahorn's friend, on suspicion of the murder of the Hogwarts Head and Professor.
Still, there are people who have been left behind at Hogwarts.
Hagrid, Filch, and Madam Pomfrey were left behind in the Hogsmeade Village shop to watch the shop, followed by the newcomer, Professor Leytening Woods, to prevent accidents.
Hogwarts was temporarily placed in the custody of the Forbidden Forest.
Originally, Grindelwald also wanted to follow and join in the fun, but was pressed back by Dumbledore's calm eyes.
"It's okay, Felius, I always feel like I'm missing something."
Professor Sgrahorn said with some sadness that he felt that he was missing something, but he did not know what it was.
"Call the doctor to take a look. It's a pity that Poppy isn't here, otherwise I would have just let her come."
Professor Flitwick suggested.
"Huh? Forget it. Okay, let them see."
Professor Sgrahorn thought of refusing, but when he heard Professor Flitwick say Madam Pomfrey's name, he immediately changed his tune.
After saying that, he rang the small bell at the head of the bed, and the bell rang for a while.
After a while, the doctor came.
Professor Flitwick told her what had happened, and the doctor nodded, asked Professor Sgrahorn again, and after confirming that it was correct, began the examination.
After a few checks, there was no problem.
The doctor told him that it might be a legacy of the attack and that he would be fine after a few days of rest.
After a few words of advice to Professor Sgrahorn, the doctor left.
Professor Flitwick and Professor Sgrahorn glanced at each other, and both saw the speechlessness in each other's eyes.
"What do you think? Horace."
Professor Flitwick asked.
"That's not right. There's definitely a problem, but I don't know where."
Professor Sgrahorn frowned, his stomach straight.
"Would you like to try wand divination?"
Professor Flitwick said.
"Wand divination? Did you find anything while we're away?"
Dumbledore's voice came from the doorway, and the two of them looked to see that Professor Sgrahorn's friend was there.
"Why are you back soon?"
Professor Flitwick was surprised, and told them what had happened.
Everyone had a look of sudden realization, except for Sgrajo
Professor En's friends are different.
He looked guiltily at Professor Sgrahorn on his hospital bed.
"Holden, I'm fine, don't worry."
Instead, it was Professor Sgrahorn who spoke first to persuade him.
"I'm sorry, Horace, I didn't know they were so rampant... I was going to talk to you about potions, who knows..."
Holden Greengrass said with a guilty look on his face.
"It's okay, isn't it okay for me? Did the previous potions work?"
Professor Sgrahorn was relieved and changed the subject.
He knew why Holden asked him out, and it wasn't the first time.
The Greengrass family is burdened with a curse, and one of the witches in every generation must be born with the curse of the Blood Curse.
This curse will continue to absorb the host's nutrients, slowly grow in the host, and then dominate the host's consciousness.
Unlike the Blood Curse orcs that Dumbledore knew, the hosts of the Blood Spell would not turn into animals and live, and death would be their last relief.
"Alas! It was good at first, her face was rosier than before, her eyes were brighter and more flexible, and her voice was full of vitality."
The father's eyes lit up as he said this.
But soon it went down, and the professors present all sighed secretly, fate, it always gives people hope and despair.
"After a while, her condition returned to her original state. When I called "Daddy", I was full of exhaustion, as if I couldn't sleep enough. She's really sensible..."
As he spoke, tears welled up in the corners of the father's eyes.
Summer is coming, the weather in London is not bad, the bright sun makes people lazy, although it is a little hot, but there is not enough sun.
Soon, the father came to his senses and took care of his emotions.
"Let's not talk about this for now, I heard that you have a shop in Hogsmeade, let's go there next time, it will be safer, and take her over by the way." Although she never bothered to go outside, her eyes were always suppressed with curiosity about the outside......
Holden said.
"Okay, we'll treat you well. But it's not free."
Professor Sgrahorn said, and the professors in the room were all smiling.
Later, Holden asks about wand divination, and he is curious about it.
Professor Flitwick explained to him, then hovered his wand in the air and began divination.
What he asked, "What is Professor Sgrahorn missing?"
The wand swirled in the air, a little wobbly.
Seeing this, Dumbledore waved the Elder Wand in his hand, and a barrier enveloped everyone.
The wand quickly stabilized, pointing at Professor Sgrahorn's head.
Everyone looked at each other strangely.
"Am I missing some hair?"
Professor Sgrahorn shifted his head, the tip of his wand moving with the movement of his head.
But soon, he photographed his thoughts, and if it was hair, it should be obvious, and he could feel it directly.
"Could it be teeth? Some dark wizards like to make gadgets out of their teeth."
Professor Flitwick speculated.
Professor Sgrahorn tapped his teeth and shook his head, indicating that there was no less.
"Could it be a memory? He may not have deleted your memory, but modified something crucial and subtle. This way, you may be a little strange, but it won't feel very obtrusive."
Dumbledore pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Memory? Do I have any valuable memories that haven't been sealed with magic? If he's afraid that I'll leak it out, why doesn't he just sign the contract with me? I can't think of any memories of mine that threaten the survival of some people."
Professor Sgrahorn wanted to laugh a little, but he had to think about it.
"Forget it, I'll check it out after I'm discharged."
Professor Sgrahorn said.
The crowd nodded.
Everyone gave some ideas one after another, but it was Dumbledore's guess that was the most reliable.
With many years of experience working together, Professor Sgrahorn chooses to trust his judgment.
Then Holden told them something.
As the patriarch of the Greengrass family in the Twenty-Eight Holy Families of the United Kingdom, it is outrageous that Holden has been prosecuted by the Auror Command of the Ministry of Magic.
And the specifications of this trial were ridiculously high, not only did he remove the magic armor on his body, but also used the magic alchemy props to test whether he was lying.
When Holden heard these demands, he almost went berserk, so he took out his wand on the spot, pointed it at the director of the Auror Command, and began to curse.
And it's hard to hear, it's because the Greengrass family gives less money every year, or it's not as good as other families......
The director could only laugh with him, and after he finished scolding, he pulled him over again and whispered to him the reason for the incident.
Some time ago, one of their spies who had infiltrated the Death Eaters was discovered and eventually thrown into the main hall on the eighth basement floor.
By the time they found out, the Auror was completely stupid, not knowing who he was, not knowing his parents, and needing to be taken care of even for food and toilets.
According to the examination, this Auror was tortured by more than one wizard with the [Drill Heart Curse], and finally became what he is now.
For the Ministry of Magic, it was a naked slap in the face.
When the Minister of Magic and the Heads of the Departments found out, the anger on their faces far outweighed their grief.
The attack on Professor Sgrahorn came shortly after the incident.
So, they suspect that Holden is a member of the Death Eaters.
In the end, Holden was innocent, and the Ministry of Magic gave the Greengrass family a large amount of compensation.
Holden himself didn't want it, but the Ministry of Magic caught his needs. village
The noodles were all precious potion materials, so he didn't need to spend a lot of money on bounties.
Professor Slughorn didn't have all of the materials there, and he needed to use his family's power to find them.
Fortunately, Professor Sgrahorn's potions have some effect every time, otherwise he would have been replaced long ago.
When the professors found out about this, they all showed sad expressions.
It was a familiar name, and a good kid was ruined like that.