Chapter 285: Game Between Students and Professors, Acromantula's Supplements
"Professor, what do you want to talk to me about?" Tom walked up to Professor McGonagall and asked softly.
Although Tom is no less capable and accomplished than Professor McGonagall, he still feels guilty every time he sees the old cat lady.
This is the natural suppression that the Dean of Studies places on students. I guess things will get better when he graduates, but it's definitely impossible to be completely calm.
Professor McGonagall lowered her voice slightly: "Mr. Riddle, do you have the Marauder's Map?"
Tom was startled, but nodded. "Professor Dumbledore borrowed it as evidence and returned it to me shortly afterwards."
Professor McGonagall raised the arm of her glasses and nodded slightly.
"The Marauder's Map played a crucial role, otherwise Peter Pettigrew's crimes would never have been exposed..."
Having said that, Professor McGonagall sighed slightly with mixed emotions.
She couldn't believe that a scum like Peter appeared among her students, and was even more heartbroken by the death of Lily Evans. Every time she thought about it, she would be sad for a long time.
"But..." Professor McGonagall changed the subject. "While the Marauder's Map is useful, it makes it much easier for students to break school rules. That's not a good thing for the school."
"So, Mr. Riddle, I want you to give me the map for safekeeping."
Tom nodded in understanding, and just as Professor McGonagall was pleased with his understanding, the boy shook his head again.
"Professor, I understand your idea, but I'm sorry, I can't give you a map."
Professor McGonagall was puzzled and asked, "Mr. Riddle, didn't you just nod in agreement?"
"I understand your thoughts,"
Tom said with a smile. "But this map was made as a prop by students back then, and it will only be circulated among students in the future.
I will pass the map on to other students before I graduate, as a gift from a senior to a junior.
Until one day it's discovered and confiscated, and then accidentally got into the hands of the twins like before, and the cycle repeats itself."
"This is a game between students and professors. You can use the professor's methods to crack the tracking, but asking for it directly is breaking the rules.
"So I can't give it to you. Of course, if you can catch me in the act, the map will naturally be yours."
Professor McGonagall was stunned for a moment before he pointed at Tom twice in annoyance and said, "This is just a game between students and professors. You're really good at making excuses. Okay, if I catch you one day, I'll punish you severely."
"Don't worry, I'm safe even without a map."
Looking at Tom's leaving back, Professor McGonagall smiled silently, and began to think about how to crack the tracking of the Marauder's Map.
What Tom said was indeed true. There was an unspoken understanding between students and professors, and it was not worth destroying it just because of a map.
A battle of wits and courage with Riddle?
It feels quite interesting too.
Late at night.
In the Forbidden Forest, Tom released the three little ones. He originally wanted to let Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan roam freely in the Forbidden Forest, but the two pandas held on to his legs and howled and refused to let go.
Which good panda likes to be free-range? It takes time to find food every day. Isn't it enough to just stay in the little world and wait to be fed every day?
If you're bored, go give those runes a few slaps and treat it as exercise.
So when Tom said he wanted to put them here, the two pandas were about to cry. In desperation, Tom could only coax them back into his little world and keep them by his side, using the pandas as pillows during naps.
The three unicorns went to other places to have fun, while Tom continued to go deeper into the forbidden forest. Each step he took was more than ten meters long, and it didn't take long before he arrived at the territory of the eight-eyed giant spider.
There was a rustling sound. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't the eight-eyed giant spider trying to get a free meal, it was running for its life.
As a rare highly intelligent creature in the 5X level, the Acromantula will not forget Tom, the evil star.
Aragog climbed out of the huge pit, his legs trembling. Tom hadn't appeared since that time, and Hagrid had always acted as a middleman. Why was he here again today?
The old spider still remembered that Tom had not allowed it to call his name, so he trembled and said, "My Lord..."
"You guys did a great job."
Tom's words reassured Aragog that this man was not here to cause trouble.
"But the quality of this venom hasn't been improved, which is a problem."
Aragog said in embarrassment: "These are the only resources in the Forbidden Forest, and you need corpses. I really can't think of a solution."
"You don't have to think of a solution. I've already solved it."
Tom snapped his fingers, and the glass bottle flew out of his pocket. The blood-red liquid in the bottle turned into a thin line and flew towards Aragog's big mouth. In a moment of distraction, he drank it all.
Aragog didn't think Tom would harm him. It didn't take this young master that much trouble to kill him. After waiting quietly for a moment, he suddenly felt full of energy, as if he was a dozen years younger.
This is a spider in its teens, not a human, so the effect is more exaggerated.
"to....."
Aragog was so excited that he was incoherent. His previously clumsy spider legs became strong and powerful, supporting his huge body, which made Aragog look much taller, even taller than an elephant.
"The Life Essence I gave you is the most effective, but it won't actually extend your life by more than ten years.
Conservatively, it'll still extend your life by two or three years.
I have some less effective ones here, which I'll give to Hagrid to give to your descendants.
I doubt we can increase the venom production with this."
This life essence was improved by Tom based on Kel'Thuzad's notes.
The material was extracted from a large amount of magical animal blood obtained from Newt.
It has the same effect as the Philosopher's Stone.
The disadvantage is that it is not as good as the Philosopher's Stone in prolonging life.
It relies purely on vitality.
However, it is enough to supplement the nutrition of spiders. There is no need to harm the lives of magical animals. Just draw blood regularly.
For a moment, Aragog had the urge to monopolize all the essence of life, but he quickly calmed down.
Don't be stupid. If you really rob it, it will either live or die.
As long as it follows Tom, as long as the venom of their spider clan still has value, it can continue to live.
"My Lord, please rest assured. As long as the growth problem of our tribe is solved, I promise to increase your production."
Tom nodded and said, "You are a smart spider. Don't have any bad thoughts. I believe that many of your descendants want to take your place and eat your body when you die.
Amidst Aragog's promises and kowtows, the young man's figure disappeared like smoke.
No matter how cunning an animal is, it cannot compare to the sinister human heart. Tom believes that with the inducement and deterrence, Aragog will work for him wholeheartedly, not only exploiting himself, but also his descendants will not let him go.
.(dbae)...
Back in the dormitory, Tom was planning to go to bed straight away, but suddenly a friend message appeared on my chat.
Tom smiled, accepted the friend request, and added a note.
[Tom: You got it so quickly?]
[The beautiful girl who needs to be punished: I just asked someone to buy this from Germany. It's incredible that I can actually communicate with you in real time from North America. What's even more incredible is that this was invented by you.]
Tom: This can't be called an invention. I just borrowed some No-Maj techniques and ideas.
[The beautiful girl who needs to be punished: In the magical world, it's called invention. No-Maj doesn't have your technology. There's no need to argue.]
[The Pretty Girl in Need of a Makeover: Why didn't you choose to release it in North America?]
Tom: The production capacity is insufficient, North America is too far away, and there are no trustworthy people.
America should be the area where Tom's influence and power are the weakest. The Saints have no influence there. He can't ask Newt and Tina to come out for help. Besides, these two people are not good at doing business, so there is no need to trouble them.
[The beautiful girl who needs to be punished: Give me the goods and I will help you sell them. ]
[Tom: I don't know your family, so I can't do that.]
[The beautiful girl who deserves to be punished: It's not my family, it's me. You don't have enough production capacity, and you can't promote it on a large scale anyway. I guarantee that I'll make more money selling it in Ivermot than you do in the UK.]
On the other side of the ocean, Cassandra waited anxiously for Tom's reply after sending the message.
During the summer vacation, she was determined to make money and become a rich woman, so that she could do whatever she wanted to Tom with the power of Garlon.
But she could never find any money-making ideas. Her student status limited her scope of activities. It was not until she saw the message I was chatting with and got the real thing that Cassandra finally found her direction.
Now it depends on whether Tom agrees or not.
But at the same time, the girl also felt a little strange. Selling Riddle's goods to make money and then using the money to attack Riddle didn't sound very serious.
Tom thought about it and decided that it was possible.
First increase the brand awareness in Ilvermorny, and once the production capacity is caught up, promotion will be much easier and the market will be quickly filled.
Tom: Sure. I'll deliver the goods to you in a couple of days. I only want the retail price here. It's up to you to decide what price you can sell it for.
[The beautiful girl who needs to be punished: No problem, hurry up [Don't delay me from making money. ]
Tom closed the conversation with a puzzled look on his face. "Hasn't Cassandra always despised money? How come she's become such a money-grubber all of a sudden? Is the Volley family going bankrupt?"
Early the next morning.
Many little wizards walked out of the lounge yawning. They spent their evenings catching up on their homework. Even those who had finished their homework were still reviewing it [because they had an exam in two days].
However, there are also students with unusual thinking and lots of energy.
Three Gryffindor students, curious about what it felt like to have close contact with Dementors, sneaked to the school gate and experienced it for themselves.
They almost couldn't make it back, but Hagrid found them and slid them back like chickens, handing them over to Professor McGonagall.
When Professor McGonagall learned what they had done, he almost fainted.
I just emphasized yesterday that today is the first day of school, and his students are causing a big fuss. Are they deliberately trying to go against the school?
As a result, Gryffindor's score board dropped a lot, and three students were put in detention for two weeks. Not only on weekends, but they had to go to Filch after class every day to get arrangements.
"A bunch of idiots, no progress at all."
The Slytherin snakes sneered when they found out. They used to be at odds with Gryffindor, but now the more they looked at each other, the more they felt that this group of people were not worthy of being their opponents [or it would be a loss of face to have such opponents].
"Oh, Malfoy." Tom suddenly thought of something and said to Malfoy who was not far away: "Send me your father's Mecha ID. I forgot to ask him for it before."
Malfoy immediately agreed, took out my chat notebook to check, and added Tom as a friend.
When closing it, he even showed off the special cover of the professional edition.
Even among Slytherins, only a few would spend a hundred Galleons on the professional edition for their students.
"What are you so proud of?"
Zabini couldn't bear it any longer and snorted as he took out his own. Then came Rozier. Nott's face was full of misery. His family had a long history but not much money. "The regular edition was purchased with his own pocket money."
Tom paid no attention to these people's childish behavior and even tacitly encouraged them to show off.
How can he make money without showing off and making class distinctions?
"Let's go, Daphne.
After breakfast, Tom took Daphne to the Charms classroom to prepare for the first class of the semester.
Chapter 286: In the Process of Erasing the Professor, The Summoning Was Successful!
In the spells class, Flitwick did not start teaching immediately. Instead, he took out the professional version of I Chat, added classmates as friends one by one, and pulled everyone into a group.
After editing the group name to [Third Year Slytherin and Gryffindor], he said with a smile: "Mr. Riddle's invention is really convenient. If you have any questions in the future, you can ask me at any time and I will answer them as soon as possible.
"If there are any details that are missed in class, I will also inform you in the group."
The more Professor Flitwick looked at Tom, the more he liked him. He really wished that he was a student of their college.
This "I Chat" has saved a lot of trouble for the professors, especially the deans. He has already pulled all the prefects and subordinate prefects into a group and can contact them at any time.
I no longer have to ask students to pass on messages, which makes me feel much more relaxed.
Communication between professors has also become convenient and fast. These days, several deans chat for a while every night, and even Snape will come out from time to time.
Hermione's eyes sparkled with joy. She was so happy to be able to ask questions to the teacher at any time. However, she also knew that this would take up the professor's rest time, so she would not ask questions frequently.
As for why she didn't ask Tom for help...it was because Hermione didn't want Tom to think she was too stupid.
Professor Flitwick was just about to start the class when Tom suddenly raised his hand.
"Mr. Riddle, do you have any questions?"
Tom stood up slowly and said, "Professor, I think you missed something."
"What am I missing?" Flitwick looked at him puzzled.
"You can also add students' parents as friends, so that parents can better understand their students' living conditions and learning progress at school.
After Tom finished speaking, the classroom fell into deathly silence, and all the young wizards looked at him with extremely shocked eyes.
How could such cold words come out of your 36-degree mouth?
We are all students, is it really okay for you to backstab me like this?
Neville's eyes were filled with fear, and beads of sweat as big as soybeans were oozing out.
He had already imagined the scene of Professor McGonagall discussing his recent situation with his grandmother and then being scolded.
Daphne's eyes widened.
She strongly suspected that Tom had resorted to such a mean trick just to get her mother to spank her.
Tom said it was meaningless because he was an orphan and had no parents to contact the teacher.
What is he afraid of since he cannot be chosen?
As long as it can promote sales, it is normal to be scolded, but who dares to scold in person?
Tom obviously underestimated the resentment of a group of young wizards. If they were not defeated, someone would have taken out his wand and invited Tom to a 1v1 battle.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Suddenly a burst of laughter broke the silence, and people looked over. It was Lavender Brown.
"Brown, what are you laughing at?" Ronald couldn't help but ask.
Lavender Brown choked and finally stopped laughing, and replied, "My parents are Muggles. They don't need me to talk to them at all."
Students in the class: "..."
For the first time in their lives, a Slytherin student envied what they considered a 'Mudblood'.
"That... I'll think about it, but Mr. Riddle's suggestion is very helpful, bonus points for Slytherin!"
Professor Flitwick also knew that if he really added parents as friends, the students' mentality would probably collapse. He didn't want to push the children too close, so he could only fool around and start today's class.
Tom felt a little disappointed, but the extra ten points was a consolation prize.
[Achievement Points: 496—4963]
Seeing that he was only 37 points away from 5,000 achievement points, Tom was so angry that he gritted his teeth.
He published two academic papers during the summer vacation, but their impact was not far-reaching enough.
The increase in achievement points was as slow as a snail, which made him feel itchy.
In the evening he planned to go to Dumbledore to get some points and return the gargoyle.
The first legendary teacher, he can't wait.
Professor Flitwick did not teach any new content in this class. Instead, he led everyone to review some spells learned last semester, such as the Expansion Spell, the Cleansing Spell, the Universal Breaking Spell, etc. This was to prepare for the exam in three days.
Before the get out of class ended, he announced that the top ten students in the exam would receive a small gift from him. Everyone would rather not take the gift than take the exam. Unfortunately, no one could change Professor McGonagall's opinion.
In the next few classes, the professors praised Tom and me for our conversation, but unfortunately he didn't get any extra points, which made him a little disappointed.
The young wizards were panicked when they learned what happened in the Charms class. What kind of devil could come up with such a vicious method of making the professor add parents as friends? For a moment, many people wanted to throw away their notebooks, but they really couldn't bear to do so.
So at lunchtime, everyone looked at Tom strangely.
Astoria tugged at the boy's sleeve: "Tom...you're so mean."
Tom ruffled the girl's hair in annoyance. "Why are you saying that to me too? You're a good girl. Even if Mrs. Greengrass were added, the professor wouldn't say anything bad about you. He would only praise you."
Being praised so directly, Astoria's face turned red with shyness, and she said softly: "Ginny scolded you for a whole class. She said you were possessed by the evil Slytherin."
You still dare to say bad things about me, right? Tom glared at Ginny who was looking at him angrily across two long tables.
The girl lowered her head in panic, not daring to look him in the eye.
In the afternoon, there was only one compulsory herbal medicine class for the third grade.
After collecting a bottle of pus from the Babo tuber, Tom left the greenhouse and did not return to the castle.
Instead, he came to Hagrid's hut, handed the spiders' supplements to Hagrid, and warned him to feed them according to their body size, no more than ten drops at most, and once every two weeks.
This was not a difficult task for Hagrid, and the half-blood giant readily agreed.
When Tom was about to leave, he shyly called the person over.
"Tom...my first class is tomorrow. Do you have any good suggestions?"
After becoming a teacher, Hagrid was excited but also worried. He was afraid that if he didn't teach well, he would not only be disliked by others, but it would also affect Dumbledore's evaluation of him.
"What grade is the class?"
Tom took a bite of an apple and said, "What did you choose? Tell me and I'll give you some advice."
"Sixth grade course."
Hagrid stood up excitedly and said, "I chose the Kelpie. It's right next to the Black Lake. Students can enjoy the outing while observing the Kelpie. I'll prepare some fish for the students to feed, and then help the Kelpie clean the water plants."
"No, the risk is too high." Tom shook his head.
"Kelpies are dangerous? I thought they were pretty docile."
"Don't judge students by your own standards. You need to follow the course schedule."
Tom tossed the apple core carelessly into the trash can. He clapped his hands before continuing, "Tell me what we were supposed to learn in sixth grade."
Hagrid scratched his head, but said: "Tree Monkey Frog, Biting Fairy, Fire Crab, Ball Bird"
"Stop," Tom interrupted him. "It's the ball-eating bird. It's not aggressive, and its round shape is very popular with girls. It's perfect for you to use to attract her first."
"But I don't think she's cute at all..." Hagrid muttered aggrievedly.
"I don't want you to feel anything, I want me to feel anything."
Tom interrupted him impatiently: "Since you asked me for advice, don't even think about refutation. If you believe me, give it a try. If it doesn't work, go back to your original plan, Kelpie?"
·Request flowers.0
There was no point trying to reason with a guy like Hagrid. Firstly, he didn't have the brains, and secondly, he was a Gryffindor.
Tom could only use this seemingly impolite method to make him accept his suggestion.
Sure enough, facing his dominance, Hagrid nodded timidly and did not dare to refute. Tom was right. It was just an attempt for one class. He could afford to delay it.
The two left the cabin, Tom walked towards the castle, and Hagrid went into the forbidden forest to look for the ball bird.
[bite---!]
When Tom passed by the Quidditch field, a prompt sound suddenly came from the system in his mind.
The progress of the large-scale quest "Creator of a New World" has reached 10%. Rewards will be distributed in stages. Rewards are being distributed...
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining 300 achievement points, 1,500 credits, and one chance to enter the intermediate lottery]
A hint of surprise flashed in Tom's eyes, and his feet, which had stopped briefly in the air, quickly landed, and he walked much faster.
Originally he was going to install the gargoyles in the headmaster's office, but who has time to bother with Dumbledore's door now?
Now he just wants to summon the new legendary teacher as soon as possible.
.....
He returned to the dormitory as quickly as possible. The other three roommates were outside. Tom lay on the bed, his consciousness entered the study space, and he called the other three over.
"Come on, come on, get ready to welcome the new teacher."
Tom rubbed his hands excitedly. "I've been accumulating energy for so long, and it's finally enough."
Andros' eyes lit up: "I've finally waited for this day."
Grindelwald and Ariana's eyes were filled with curiosity. The two kings of the century were eager to try, because Tom had told them before that the teacher they would summon after accumulating energy this time would definitely be an immortal legend stronger than them.
Throughout history, there are not many wizards who can convince two people that they are inferior to them, and who are even a level lower than them.
Even in Andros, he felt that such a person was almost impossible to exist. Even the four giants who founded Hogwarts, he felt, would not be much stronger than himself.
This is the confidence that his invincible life gave him.
Therefore, when Tom finished speaking, Andros was a little dissatisfied. He had been looking forward to competing with his "new colleague" to see if he was as good as Tom boasted.
"I hope I can fight to my heart's content for once." Andros took a deep breath, his fighting spirit surging, and his whole momentum lifted.
Ariana clasped her hands together and said, "I hope it's a female teacher, so I can have a companion."
"I don't care." Grindelwald curled his lips and pointed at Andros, "As long as he doesn't come here with such a stubborn mind.
"Oi! Grindelwald, you are offensive!"
Amidst the anticipation of the crowd, Tom used his mind to touch the button to summon the Immortal Legend, and his achievement points vanished like flowing water.
Then, the entire space began to shake violently.
The thick fog at the edge of the space rolled and dissipated like the previous times, and its intensity and speed of dissipation were much faster than before.
In the blink of an eye, the area of the space doubled, tripled, and expanded all around...
The vibration of space did not stop until the boundary of space was almost invisible to the naked eye. At this time, the area was twice the size of Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest combined, like a desolate real world.
What about the newcomers?
Tom and the others cast the Eagle Eye spell on themselves and stared into the distance.
[An unknown error has been discovered... The target's soul memory is incomplete, and the system is repairing it... The remaining soul has been erased, and the target's soul memory is being restored... The restoration is complete, and the target is being summoned again...]
Tom:???
I asked you to find a teacher, and you gave me a lesson!
Chapter 287: Ms. Ravenclaw Violates the World's Taboo
"Tom, what's wrong?"
The space stopped vibrating, but the teacher still didn't show up. Andros and the others noticed his abnormality, and then Andros asked.
"Nothing." Tom shook his head and raised his hand to signal everyone to be patient: "Wait a little longer, they should be here soon."
This system... He didn't know how to comment on it. For safety, all souls must be packed and brought in, right?
In that case, he should summon Voldemort. Then wouldn't all the Horcruxes Voldemort had made, including Harry's half-finished product, be completely useless?
But he was sure it wasn't Voldemort this time. Did he deserve to be an immortal legend?
But... who is this unlucky guy who was captured by the system? Is there still a remnant soul of an immortal legend in the world?
Tom stared at the sky, waiting for the new teacher to appear.
The system didn't make him wait too long. Soon, white light gathered in the sky, and the dazzling light made several people squint their eyes.
When the dazzling light outside dissipated, the new teacher's true appearance was revealed.
This is a beautiful witch, who looks to be only in her twenties.
Her skin is as delicate as jade, and her plump figure is wrapped in a wide wizard robe.
The charm can only be discovered when the robe flutters slightly.
She has long wavy blue hair like the sea, and her black pupils are full of mystery.
After a brief moment of confusion, his lifeless eyes quickly focused on a sharp light.
After receiving the spatial information, the witch's pupils trembled slightly, and she quickly regained her composure.
She landed on the ground, her eyes sweeping over everyone present, finally stopping at Tom.
"Rowena·Ravenclaw...…"
Tom was the first to point out her identity. In Hogwarts, there is a life-size statue of Ravenclaw in the Ravenclaw Common Room [and several small statues in the Ravenclaw Tower.
Compared to the statue, Ravenclaw was much more beautiful in person, but Tom could still recognize her.
That unique feeling of bookishness, wisdom and tranquility, no witch in history except Ravenclaw could imitate it.
"Mr. Riddle."
Ravenclaw smiled and said in a voice as clear as a spring, "The wonder of magic is truly intoxicating. I never imagined that someone could possess such a domineering and powerful talent."
"Bully...that has nothing to do with me," Tom said with a wry smile. "Some things are beyond my control, including destroying your remaining soul..."
"Remnant soul?" The two old men who were observing Ravenclaw suddenly turned their heads and looked at Tom in shock: "What do you mean, the Ravenclaw girl is not dead?"
A giant wizard from a thousand years ago has survived to this day. If this news is released, it will definitely shock the global wizarding world.
"That's all right, Mr. Riddle."
Ravenclaw didn't get angry about this, and continued to smile faintly: "In fact, I died a long time ago.
It's just that I had unfulfilled wishes, so I forced myself to leave behind a soul and memories.
But after sleeping for a thousand years, I still haven't been awakened.
I have the answer in my heart."
Although she was smiling, there was regret in the woman's eyes.
"It's much better here. You don't have to sleep, and you can enjoy the scenery a thousand years from now, and communicate with the powerful people from ancient times to the present."
"Staying for a thousand years, is it for Helena?" Tom guessed the reason.
Ravenclaw looked at him in surprise: "You actually knew that? That's right, I just wanted to wait for my daughter to come home, but unfortunately... Alas.
"Helena has returned home, she has become the ghost of Ravenclaw."
"Ghost?" Ravenclaw's expression changed slightly, and he said seriously, "Can you tell me everything you know?"
The other three people listened quietly to the conversation between the two. Now it was time to eat melon.
Tom nodded slightly. "Let's start from the moment you sent Barrow to find Helena.
At that time, Helena had already fled to the forests of Albania.
Barrow found her after many twists and turns.
The two of them had an argument, and then...
Barrow stabbed Helena in the chest with a dagger, and Helena died."
"..."
Ravenclaw's expression froze for a moment, her hair suddenly turning a lighter shade of sky blue.
The temperature in the space dropped rapidly.
Andros stepped forward, and a powerful white light shield isolated the cold air outside.
Ravenclaw finally came to her senses and smiled apologetically at everyone.
"tex..."
Andros shook his head. "It's okay. If my relatives were killed, I would be even angrier than you.
"Thank you for your understanding." Ravenclaw bowed slightly, her hair returning to normal, and she looked at Tom softly: "Mr. Riddle, please continue.
"What happened next? There's not much to say about that."
The boy shrugged. "After Helena died, Baron regained consciousness.
He couldn't believe he'd killed his fiancée, so he stabbed himself in the back.
They both became ghosts at the same time.
The school history doesn't record when they returned to Hogwarts.
From then on, they became the resident ghosts of Ravenclaw and Slytherin, respectively."
"Barrow often went to the observatory, perhaps hoping to encounter Helena, but the two never met. Now Helena, under the alias Ms. Grey, is the most mysterious ghost in the academy." Song said that some Ravenclaw students had the honor of talking to her.
Tom stopped talking here. As for the fact that Helena was deceived by Voldemort again, he could tell Ravenclaw later, but forget it now to save face for the founder.
"Thank you, Mr. Riddle."
The woman, the embodiment of wisdom, sighed and said, "It's all my fault. I shouldn't have let Barrow go find Helena."
"I think it's stupid too." Tom nodded in agreement: "You don't seem to be good at dealing with emotional issues, and your relationship with your daughter has never been friendly.
"That's a very sharp observation. This is indeed my biggest shortcoming."
Ravenclaw said frankly, "Many times it's not that I don't understand, but I assume the other person understands, so I don't want to waste my breath.
Hearing this, Grindelwald nodded subconsciously.
He understood this feeling, and always felt that even if people in the world were not as smart as him and Albus, they were at least not terribly stupid.
But in reality, being fools and idiots is the current situation of most people, whether they are Muggles or not.
"Mr. Riddle, please give me a detailed introduction to the situation here."
Ravenclaw did not ask Tom to solve her confusion. She was new here, but she knew her position very well. Everything here was dominated by Tom. She was a teacher, and she had no right to make more demands before she made any contribution.
What's more, she is very interested in everything about the learning space.
The first thing Tom introduced was the composition of the people in the learning space. When introducing Andros, Ravenclaw did not act in a high-handed manner just because he was stronger, but instead treated himself as a junior.
The reason is simple, Ravenclaw is a Greek wizard, and he grew up listening to the legend of Andros's invincibility.
When they reached Ariana, Ravenclaw looked her over carefully and said, "Momoran? Child, you must have suffered a lot back then.
The pity in the words immediately touched Ariana, and her mouth pursed. Tom hurried forward to interrupt the spell: "It's all in the past... Don't think about those unhappy things. Cry after you're resurrected. The tears you cry now are fake.
The girl sniffed and hummed heavily.
A fierce look flashed across Grindelwald's eyes, but he said nothing.
"I've studied Obscurus for some time." Ravenclaw stepped forward and slowly stroked Ariana's golden hair. "This creature is not uncontrollable. Leave it to me, and I guarantee you can tame it."
"Aunt Ravenclaw, you're wrong." Ariana proudly puffed out her chest and raised her head, and the Obscurus flew out of her right hand. "I've long been able to control the Obscurus at will. This guy can't affect me now."
Normally, Ravenclaw would have been generous with his praise for Ariana, but now... the beautiful witch had almost turned pale. "A...Auntie? You call me Auntie?"
Tom's eyelids twitched. Why are you bothering with this nonsense?
Ariana tilted her head in confusion. "Your children are already adults...shouldn't I call them Auntie? Should I call them Grandma?"
Phew!
Everyone seemed to hear a hallucination, an arrow piercing Ravenclaw's heart.
Taking a deep breath, Ravenclaw ruffled the girl's hair again, but this time with a little more force, and her smile became dangerous: "Remember, Ariana, from now on, you must call Ravenclaw sister."
Ariana swallowed and said, "I understand, Sister Ravenclaw.
Her childish intuition told her that if she didn't change her ways, the consequences would be dire.
"That's good." Ravenclaw finally smiled again.
Tom couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" Ravenclaw rolled her eyes at the boy coquettishly. "Although I have a child, it's not mine. Strictly speaking, I'm a girl, just like Ariana. Is there anything wrong with calling her sister?"
"It's not your child?" Tom almost blurted out: "Did you steal it?"
"Mr. Riddle, I have a feeling you have a significant misunderstanding of the founders. Not all of them are as violent as Godric and Salazar.
Ravenclaw almost couldn't keep up with Tom's erratic thinking, and said helplessly: "Helena is actually... actually a product of magic.
Grindelwald's eyes suddenly widened. "You created a human being with magic?"
"You could say that."
Ravenclaw waved her hand, and an ancient book appeared in her hand and opened automatically. Azure magic power emanated from it, forming a vague human shape, and the magic power moved regularly.
"When your understanding of magic reaches a certain level, you will have more questions: the source of magic, the growth of the soul, how consciousness connects to magic, and why it can affect the world?
"To resolve these doubts, everyone chooses different methods, but I... chose to create a city from scratch."
Ravenclaw's voice was ethereal and unreal, as she spoke with a touch of reminiscence: "Helena appeared because of this.
I poured all my knowledge and resources into her, even... wiping out countless lives, just to extract enough pure soul source.
The moment she was born, I thought I had created a perfect life."
"But...an accident happened. I violated the world's taboo and was seriously injured. I died within a decade."
"And Helena was also affected—her talent wasn't as perfect as I imagined. All the memories I instilled in her were erased, which is why she appears foolish. However, she is still my most beloved daughter and my most perfect creation."
"So brave...." Tom couldn't help but complain.
Using magic to create a life with a soul violates all the laws of magic from ancient times to the present, but it allows Ravenclaw to succeed halfway.
Are all legendary wizards so crazy?
Ariana's background in magic didn't allow her to understand the difficulty and incredibleness of this, but she still felt it was awe-inspiring.
The other two old men were terrified.
Is this the realm of legend?
"Ms. Ravenclaw." Andros took a deep breath and stood up. "I want to challenge you. Please give it your all and let me see how big the gap between us is!"
Without hesitation, Tom waved his hands like windmills, and the surrounding buildings disappeared madly. A huge ancient Roman arena rose from the ground, and he, Grindelwald and Ariana were transferred to the stands.
Tom put his hand to his mouth and yelled to the crowd, "Don't hold back! Lavinia! Hit him hard!"
I've finally been avenged today after being crushed countless times by Andros!
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Please add more updates, I will be scolded to death if I delay posting it until tomorrow.
Chapter 288: The True Meaning of the King of the Century, The Story of the Founder
"How miserable..."
Late at night, Tom was lying in bed, still thinking about the battle that had just broken out in the study space. While he felt a sense of gloating, he was mostly shocked.
Andros has been following him for more than two years, and today he finally showed his full strength.
Just watching him strike made him feel suffocated. What Andros unleashed wasn't just a stream of magic, but a majestic force, destined by fate. "Most people wouldn't have the heart to resist.
This is not just an illusory aura, but also a manifestation of the wizard's will. Even the most ordinary magic can be transformed into something magical and produce incredible power under the blessing of this level of will.
Tom finally understood why Andros and Grindelwald didn't let him watch their duel. It was such a huge mental shock that it would take a long time to recover from it. So when he realized something was wrong, he quickly moved Ariana away.
Even so, the battle just now could only be described as a crushing defeat. Andros was like a toy, being toyed with by Ravenclaw. Even with the numerous ancient magic bombardments and the sudden rise of the over ten meter tall guardian, they could not pose the slightest threat to Ravenclaw.
No matter how powerful the spell or aura is, once it reaches her, it will be assimilated and transformed into a gentle breeze.
That's right, assimilation.
This was the most appropriate adjective Tom could think of.
"The spell is also composed of magic power. After suppressing the will within it, the magic power's form of existence can naturally be transformed.
This was the answer given by Ravenclaw. Tom, Grindelwald, and Andros were all confused. They could understand the literal meaning, but could not connect it with magic.
After the failure, Andros was not depressed, but even happier.
He had been invincible his entire life, but he was even more eager to lose a game, because it meant that there was someone stronger than him, and he had someone to chase.
Especially since he lost so completely this time, Andros suddenly regained the feeling of exploring the path of magic in his youth, full of passion and desire to become stronger.
Ravenclaw sighed, "Mr. Andros, you didn't actually lose. Before I could further penetrate the true nature of magic...according to Mr. Riddle, even at the King of the Century stage, I was no match for you."
"Even now, my magic power may not be stronger than yours, but I am better at using it than you."
This was invincibility at the same level certified by a legendary expert, and Grindelwald did not refute it.
After the battle, Tom sent Ravenclaw to Ariana's villa and asked Ariana to introduce the current situation and basic information. The two old men went to recall the battle just now, and Tom left the study space.
Tom also gained a lot. Ravenclaw's realm was too high for him to understand, and what touched Tom the most was Andros's continuous offensive at the beginning.
The will covers the spell, this may be the last threshold to become the king of the century.
Ordinary wizards use emotions and will to influence magic, but the King of the Century can turn the influence into tangible blessings, thus unleashing power beyond imagination.
Tom's current situation is a bit awkward. With his life essence far beyond that of ordinary people, as well as the study space and the guidance of two teachers, his growth rate has exceeded everyone's imagination.
According to the system's classification, he is a genius among geniuses of his generation, far ahead of other wizards, but still a little short of being the King of the Century.
It's all just numerical additions, the rank hasn't gone up.
But which King of the Century is not a numerical monster? His magic advantage and the magic power bonus brought by his talent have been weakened a lot, leaving him in an awkward position of being neither up nor down.
But with the help of Mr. Ke's strange mental magic and the powerful Ice Throne, he has the capital to compete with the King of the Century in a short period of time.
Using Snape as an example, it would be something like:
Snape—Tom—King of the Century.
Not as good as the best, but much better than the worst.
Even in the eyes of these wizards, he could be considered as Dumbledore, but Tom knew that he was still a little short of that. It was this small gap that made him wonder how long it would take to make up for it.
"Don't be impatient. The more impatient you are, the more mistakes you will make."
Slowly calming down, Tom stopped thinking about improving his strength and instead opened the system panel.
Reaching ten points for recognition will net you three hundred achievement points, one intermediate lottery draw, and the subsequent stages will likely each be ten points long.
The entire mission will net you at least three thousand achievement points and ten intermediate lottery draws.
No wonder the requirements are so high.
Even if the "I Chat" function is rolled out worldwide, it won't be 100% complete.
Tom casually clicked on the intermediate lottery ticket. He had not had much expectation for the intermediate lottery, but this time the system gave him a surprise.
[Building Upgrade Coupon (Primary): Can upgrade system buildings once, can only be used to upgrade original buildings.]
System building, meditation house?
He had only drawn a meditation house so far, and couldn't use it on other buildings. He stopped hesitating and clicked to use it, then his consciousness entered the learning space.
The cabin located in the center of the space has changed its appearance, from an 80-square-meter cabin to a 200-square-meter two-story villa.
Meditation Room (Lv. 1): No cost to use.
Basic effect: Increases the host's mental speed by 30%, enhancing their understanding.
When the host activates Transcendent Mode or Mind Leap Mode in the Meditation Room, the duration of this state is extended by 100%.
The number of credits consumed remains unchanged.
[Note: The Meditation Room is open to private teachers, with a limit of two private teachers at a time. There is no limit on the number of hosts.]
After reading all the information about the new version of the meditation house, Tom's face was full of joy.
This is a big upgrade.
The basic improvement effect has been enhanced by 10%, which is better than nothing. The key is that the effect of extending the time is effective for the thought leap, but before it could only enhance the extraordinary mode.
At the same time, the restrictions on the number of people entering were relaxed. Previously, everyone had to queue up to use it, and Andros and Grindelwald often quarreled because of this, but now there is finally peace.
When people are happy, they want to spend money. Tom is no exception. He went straight into the meditation room and luxuriously turned on the leap-forward mode of thinking to digest today's gains.
The next morning.
Although he went to bed very late, Tom still got up early and started to rearrange the study area.
Now that the place is much larger, the placement of buildings cannot be as random as before, and reasonable planning must be made.
This plan was not made by Tom, but by Ravenclaw.
After learning a lot of information from Ariana, Ravenclaw quickly got into the state. First, the living area, the male and female living areas are located at the north and south poles of the study space respectively.
The public areas are arranged around a central meditation room.
Library, arena, gardens and lake, recreational areas...
Ravenclaw was neatly arranged and looked much more organized than before.
"I didn't expect you to be a master architect."
Tom was also happy to be free. He didn't have to think, and all he had to do was follow Ravenclaw's instructions and materialize the building.
Ravenclaw chuckled softly. "I designed Hogwarts. Do you really expect Godric and Salazar to do such a delicate job?"
"Isn't there still Hufflepuff?" Tom said after setting up the cinema that Ravenclaw requested.
"Helga..." The woman's smile softened. "Hogwarts used to be a swamp, not suitable for human habitation. That's why we chose this place, so we can hide from Muggles.
"Helga's plant and earth magic are very powerful. She spent a lot of magic power and energy to transform the living environment and even moved the mountains to block the school. Of course, I can't bother her anymore.
"It sounds like the other two founders weren't playing a role."
"Of course."
Ravenclaw waved her hand, and a dazzling display of flowers appeared on the lawn, with her cottage surrounding it. "Godric will guard the castle.
Slytherin holds the highest prestige among wizards, so he'll be in charge of finding teachers and enrolling students—of course, this only applies to pure-bloods."
"None of the four founders is indispensable."
After tidying up the space, Tom walked out of the dormitory.
"Let me take you to see Hogwarts now. I wonder how different it is from when you were there.
As soon as they arrived at the lounge, Ravenclaw started complaining.
"I really don't understand why Salazar has such a special liking for snakes. Even if he likes them, he shouldn't let the students suffer with him. I've reserved a dormitory space for him in the South Tower.
But he insisted on putting him in the dungeon."
Tom also agreed: "Who says it's not? If I summoned Slytherin this time, I would definitely teach him a lesson first."
The damp and cold living environment was changed, and Tom replaced the silver-green decorations in the dormitory with warm colors. There was no Slytherin style at all, but he still felt uncomfortable every time he went to the lounge. No normal person would like the dark green environment.
So Tom rarely stayed in the lounge. He either stayed outside or went straight back to the dormitory.
Starting from the auditorium, due to time constraints, Tom only briefly took Ravenclaw on a tour of the entire castle.
Wherever they went, Ravenclaw could clearly remember what the place was like in their time - comparing it with the present, he never stopped sighing.
After thousands of years of changes, Hogwarts has actually undergone earth-shaking changes, except for several 927 important places.
When the school was first established, there were only a few dozen students in the seven grades combined, and the courses offered were not as systematic as they are now. There were only a few basic subjects, and professors taught based on their experience.
But now there are nearly a thousand students at Hogwarts, and the number of courses exceeds ten, so naturally more classrooms are needed.
"This used to be Godric's weapons collection room. It was filled with weapons and armor he won from duels with various Muggle knights. What's here now?"
"Transfiguration classroom."
"Not bad, Godric's Transfiguration is indeed powerful."
"Where is it? That's Helga's tea room. The white tea she brought back from the East is delicious."
"It is now a trophy display room filled with honors for the school and its students."
"Eh—-Pfft!" Ravenclaw laughed out loud when she saw the girls' bathroom on the second floor. "Isn't that the classroom where Salazar gives extra lessons to students? How did it get turned into a bathroom?"
"This was done by his descendants."
Tom smiled and told Ravenclaw about the existence of the Chamber of Secrets and the Basilisk. After listening, Ravenclaw didn't show any change in expression, but just nodded slightly.
"Although I didn't participate in the dispute between the two of them back then, honestly, I still support Salazar. It's not because of discrimination due to bloodline, but because Muggle students do increase the risk of exposure to the wizarding world."
"Once a war breaks out, who will these students side with? Even if some choose the wizarding side, will we trust them? These are all questions."
Tom asked the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time: "Ravenclaw, other wizards are not counted. The existence of the four of you alone was enough to crush all the armies of Muggle society. Why are you still hiding?"
"I understand where you're coming from, Mum."
Ravenclaw sighed slightly: "But killing is an unbearable burden for life. There is no difference between the souls of Muggles and wizards. Every time you kill a person, a 'mark' will appear on your soul."
"When the traces accumulate, there are only two consequences: madness or destruction."
"The four of us are also human beings. We will grow old, get sick, and die. We haven't left the realm of humanity, and we still fear the laws that govern the world."
Chapter 289: A Combination of Slytherin and Gryffindor, Phineas's Thanks
Legendary wizards are also human beings. This is the important concept that Ravenclaw conveyed to Tom.
Their understanding of magic had only reached an unimaginable level, but their life essence was not otherworldly. Without resistance, they would die if a spear pierced their heart, starve to death if they did not eat for a long time, or die if their heads were chopped off.
As long as all the Muggles who oppose wizards in the world cannot be killed, it will only drag the two worlds into the quagmire of war.
Under the general trend, even immortal legends have to avoid its edge.
"That sounds quite sad." Tom walked up the stairs and across the third-floor terrace. "Can't the traces from the soul be erased?"
"At least I don't know, and I haven't studied it." Ravenclaw said lazily: "I'm just an ordinary wizard. I don't care about the future fate of the wizarding world. As long as humans don't become extinct, wizards won't die out either. So why should I worry about it?"
Tom twitched his lips.
An ordinary legendary wizard?
He also didn't know whether the so-called essence ability after obtaining the Phoenix bloodline could eliminate the traces left by the murder. If it could, then he would have nothing to fear.
"Luna!"
While he was thinking, a figure jumped into his sight. Tom called Luna and motioned her to come over.
"Say a few words, Luna."
Even Luna, who has an unusual mindset, was confused for a moment: "What did you say?"
Tom thought for a moment. "Tell me again about your encounter with the frilled lizard in Switzerland. I didn't hear it clearly on the train."
When Luna mentioned the magical beasts, her bulging eyes became brighter and she began to tell about the journey.
Tom listened attentively until Luna finished speaking, then rubbed her head and sent her away. He then turned to the Lavenking Lao in the space and asked, "Do you feel that her accent sounds a bit like yours?"
"Hmm... a little bit." Ravenclaw nodded slightly. "She's like me, the kind of person who lives in her own world and doesn't care about other people's opinions. I like this girl. If she wasn't sorted into Ravenclaw, there must be something wrong with the Sorting Hat."
Tom gave a thumbs-up. "That's a very accurate assessment. People used to call her a crazy girl, but few people dare to call her that to her face these days. Please give me some face."
"It should be to give face to the wand in your hand."
Ravenclaw's wisdom and intuition surpassed those of ordinary people, and he easily deduced the truth.
She spent the whole night chatting with Ariana and gained a preliminary understanding of Tom's past deeds and style of doing things. He was like a Slytherin, but not as dark as a Slytherin. He kept everything deep in his heart and only realized that he had offended him at the moment of his death.
He is a bit like Gryffindor, domineering and keen to solve problems with wands, but Tom lacks compassion and will not show any mercy to his enemies.
His personality is more like a combination of the two. Normally, such a person would have been beaten to death long ago if he didn't have enough strength, but Tom obviously has the capital.
After a quick tour of the third floor, it was already lunchtime. Tom returned to the auditorium, ate two pieces of bread and three sausages, and then took f***y to class.
Although he didn't know Daphne, he knew that among the few students at Hogwarts a thousand years ago, there was an ancestor of Greengrass. At that time, there was no blood curse on Greengrass. After Tom finished explaining the situation, Ravenclaw frowned, disgusted by such vicious means.
Ravenclaw's tone was filled with strong confidence. "Let me take a closer look at the child someday. As long as it's magic, there must be a solution~"
Actually, I already have an idea.
Tom thought to himself.
All those credits were not wasted. With the help of magical perception, he recently examined Astoria's body and discovered the curse power that was like a maggot in the tarsal bone, deeply rooted in her blood.
But to be on the safe side, Tom did not delay because he was still lacking some necessary materials.
After all, he didn't have any other blood curse samples to experiment with, so for Astoria's safety, he had to act cautiously.
"Huh? This is... Cuthbert? He's become a ghost?"
When the professor showed up, Ravenclaw hadn't expected that in this day and age, he couldn't meet real acquaintances.
Cuthbert Bint, the Professor of History of Magic personally invited by Slytherin, impressed Ravenclaw with his solid academic knowledge and powerful memory. She had often discussed history-related issues with him back then.
As Tom flipped open his heavy history textbook to the page about the Wizarding Convention of 1673, he answered in his mind, "Cuthbert Binns was Professor of History of Magic at Hogwarts.
It's said that one day he died during his lunch break in the staff room, completely unaware of it.
He became a ghost and continued teaching his students."
Although he always sleeps in History of Magic class, Tom really respects Professor Smith.
The most crucial factor for a wizard to become a ghost is attachment. There are things in this world that make them reluctant to leave, so they don't move on.
Cuthbert Binns' obsession is to teach students. If Hogwarts no longer needs him, it will be the day of his "liberation".
All previous headmasters were well aware of this, so even a jerk like Phineas Black never thought of replacing the Professor of Magic.
After hearing this, Ravenclaw also sighed.
Has the school she and her companions created become a spiritual sustenance for many people?
After she calmed down a bit, Tom asked a question: "Ms. Ravenclaw, what is the world like after death? The current headmaster, Dumbledore, said that death is nothing but a great adventure, but Andros felt nothing after death."
"That's a very insightful statement." Ravenclaw first praised Dumbledore's philosophy, and then said: "The journey to death is a thrilling adventure, but after death... your adventure is over. Everything in the world is cyclical, and so is the soul."
"In the final moments of my consciousness after complete death, I could sense the rapid draining of my magical power.
Aside from the sealed fragments of my soul and memories, my soul was also drying up.
These powers may have become a source of strength for other wizards, or perhaps traveled to another world, but everything that happened afterwards had nothing to do with me."
"This is the most remarkable aspect of your talent, Tom."
Ravenclaw gazed at the study space with a questioning gaze. "I simply cannot comprehend this method.
It can reunite a soul that has been dispersed for millennia.
It's like a giant hand reaching across time to reach my death and solidify my state."
"Even God...I'm afraid he can't do this."
Tom couldn't answer Ravenclaw on this point either. The reason why cheaters are called cheaters is because they are the ones who use cheats. If they can understand the means of the system, then they are not cheaters, but the Gold Finger grandfather who gives cheats to others.
Unable to answer, Tom changed the subject: "Where did you seal your soul and memory?"
"In my bedroom," Ravenclaw said.
"And your bedroom at Hogwarts?"
"Of course, otherwise where would I have lived? My bedroom is not far from the principal's office, and I hid it to prevent anyone from disturbing me.
Tom thought of a possibility: "The Room of Requirement is your bedroom?"
This name was originally given by Harry, and other people who found this room would also call it the coming and going room. After Tom explained the location and the magical effects of the room, Ravenclaw was able to confirm that this was her bedroom at the time.
The so-called fulfilment of every wish was just a design she made to save time. The room would be arranged with the necessary items and venues according to her ideas.
Now...
"My bedroom has become a garbage dump?"
Ravenclaw was in a subtle state of mind. She roughly understood what had happened. The core magic of the room had not changed. She used to have a habit of losing things, so she could move what she wanted from anywhere in the castle.
But without its owner, the bedroom... forget it, let's just call it as Tom said. The Room of Requirement has become a recycling station. After a certain period of time, the ownerless items in the castle will be recycled into the room and then arranged according to the needs of the discoverer.
"I'll take you to the garbage dump this afternoon... No, I'll take you to your bedroom."
After teasing Ravenclaw, Tom fell asleep. Cuthbert Binns' hypnotic power was too terrifying for him to withstand.
On the grass field outside the window, the ball-eating bird was completely welcomed and loved by the students.
Everyone listened attentively to Hagrid's introduction to the habits of this creature.
The half-blood giant who was talking eloquently was secretly happy in his heart.
While thanking Tom for the good advice he gave him, he suddenly had an idea.
Now it only proves that Tom's method is in line with the students' preferences, which does not mean that his original plan is not feasible.
It was too late today, so Hagrid planned to make the decision according to his original idea tomorrow.
After a day of classes, Tom comforted Daphne, who wanted him to accompany her to play on the Whomping Willow swing, and headed to the eighth floor as if he was familiar with the route.
Before going to the Room of Requirement, he should go to the principal's office first.
I had said yesterday that I would return the gargoyle, but Tom forgot about it after he had enough achievement points. Today he finally remembered it.
Arriving at the door of the principal's office, Tom's mouth twitched as he looked at the two shabby movable wooden boards blocking the entrance.
Dumbledore's life...isn't easy either.
Fortunately, it was summer vacation and not many people would come to Hogwarts to visit Dumbledore, so he wouldn't be embarrassed.
Tom didn't know that Fudge had come here once during the summer vacation and, seeing the dilapidated scene, had promised to allocate additional funds to Hogwarts in the new semester.
But it's just a promise.
"I Chat" drained the Ministry of Magic's last cash flow, and Fudge never mentioned the issue of additional funding afterwards.
Just like when Dumbledore didn't reply to Tom's message, now Fudge is pretending to be dead in front of Dumbledore. All I can say is... cause and effect.
Taking out the small box for gargoyles [Tom released the guard beast.
The guard beast that just jumped out was sucked to the door like a magnet, and the two wooden boards were smashed to pieces by him.
.I'm back again (How is Nuo Zhao?" The gargoyle said with a lost look on his face.
Even a heart of stone would become wild after seeing the outside world. In just one summer vacation, he worked as a doorman for Tom in London, for Newt in New York, and for Collier in Paris.
How many people in the world can have a business like his that spans two states and three regions?
Now I can only guard the old man inside...
Tom noticed the gargoyle's melancholy and consoled him, "I'll take you out next summer. Just stay at work for now. Look, I'm still going to school. We're all equally bloated."
The guard beast is very powerful. When he goes somewhere else, he can be left to Daphne as a bodyguard.
"Remember what you said." The gargoyle stone beast barely recovered some spirit.
Tom asked again, "Are Dumbledore and Fawkes in there?"
"Dumbledore's not here, and Fawkes's asleep."
"Then let me in. I need to talk to Fox."
As he walked up the spiral staircase, Tom remembered what the gargoyle had said to him: "He contacted Brother Lavendar. "Did you four really create that gargoyle in the school gate together?"
"You mean that ugly thing?" Ravenclaw smiled and nodded. "Yes, it was indeed made by the four of us. It's a trump card for the headmaster."
"That guy said that Slytherin gave him vitality, Hufflepuff made him indestructible, Gryffindor gave him great strength, and you gave him unparalleled wisdom."
Ravenclaw was silent for a moment, then said seriously, "Tom, I can explain it."