"Mr. Davis is actually not wrong, it's just that the duel he envisaged is on the "stage", not "combat with the Death Eaters", so he has this idea... Although it is necessary to improve our dueling skills, but More important is why we are fighting, and who we are fighting.

Like me, I don't fight black magic because I'm bored and want to make fun of myself. Nor is it because we have to find an "evil" in order to "do justice" - if we don't figure this out, we'll never know what magic really means.

Whether it is black magic or white magic, it is really just a tool, but the use of black magic requires the wizard's evil will or negative emotions to trigger. The reason why we have to fight against black magic is to fight against human nature. the dark side

I used to think that as long as I traveled around with my wand and brought down all the evil I encountered, I would be victorious, but years later I realized that no matter how much I did

, darkness and evil are still emerging, even increasing. "

Speaking of this, Lockhart showed a regretful expression, and the expressions of the little wizards began to become solemn.

"I had to ask myself repeatedly, who is the enemy I am facing? How can I eliminate the real dark wizard? Until I saw such a sentence - "A good system can turn a bad person into a good person, and a good system can turn a bad person into a good person. Bad systems can also turn good people into bad people'

So if you really want to eradicate black magic, you have to eradicate it from the root - and I feel that I am responsible for that.

I hope you can think more about it after you go back. What is the "evil" you want to eliminate and fight against? If you are interested in eradicating black magic from the root, you can come and talk to me often in the future."

After receiving the editor's announcement, Shi Luo was stunned for a while, and found that he didn't know what to say.

[Figure. On the shelf Tongyakou]

It is not the first time that the old author has been on the shelves, and it should not be the case, but this time is different from before, because Shi Cut is a novel written while playing.

But the results are better than expected, even better than the previous results of the previous books

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To be honest, Shi Fau’s current mood is like that of a fruit farmer who has worked hard to plant more than a dozen trees. When he wants to rest with a sense of accomplishment, he finds that the dandelion he accidentally blew has turned into a large flower field.

A good thing is a good thing, but it's just a little confusing.

Although this book also has metaphors and places where it intersects with reality, to be honest, there are very few, so few that it can be ignored, but maybe it is precisely because of this that it lowers the reading threshold, right?

Thank you for your attendance!

Let’s talk about the update of this book – three years and three months after writing the book, the ten cuts have not been interrupted for a day during the serialization period. The update is stable but rarely breaks out, mainly because of the Virgo obsessive-compulsive disorder of various details. The reason for the attack is not discussed in detail here.

The main reason is that Shi Fei hopes that he can maintain a relatively relaxed but long-term state to write books, and has been writing until he is sixty years old, so the explosion of one or two days is not enough in the long period of thirty years. It seemed insignificant.

In addition, you have to pay attention to your body because of the relationship between work and rest, exercise and diet , and the problem is huge

, panic is useless.

Therefore, the ten cuts will neither be broken nor eunuchs, but it is unlikely that there will be a change. I will strictly follow the chairman's spirit and discuss the protracted war.

Anyway, so many finished books are put there, and the reputation is very good, right?

So here is a shame to ask for a first order. If you feel that the update is too slow, you can consider raising the book, but please give Shifen a first order to motivate Shifen, so that Shifen knows where the upper limit of this book is, so as to better Serve readers, thank you in advance for your care, thank you!

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Chapter 59 Quarrel

Just as Lockhart was "talking" with the top students he had selected, Dumbledore was sitting at his desk, staring intently at an item in front of him, like a statue, without moving for a long time.

- Snape next to him was a little impatient: "You've been watching it for half an hour, have you seen anything new?"

Dumbledore, as if awakened by Snape, finally shuddered and sighed heavily.

"I'm afraid yes. The longer you look at some things, the more startling the conclusions you get."

What did Newell see? Snape was puzzled. "I thought you would call Pomona and ask clearly, this is something from her academy." "

"That probably won't help, Severus, just as I'm asking you where Slytherin's Chamber of Secrets is now, can you answer me?"

Snape got stuck.

Seeing him not speaking, Dumbledore raised his wand and smashed the golden cup.

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"Fractured!" Dumbledore shouted.

I saw a magic light flashing from the tip of the staff and hitting the golden cup, and then it was swallowed up by the cup in an instant, without any waves.

Moreover, after absorbing the magic, Jinbei did not settle down, but quickly shook, and then split himself into two under Snape's surprised eyes.

Snape didn't react at first, but after only two or three seconds, he watched helplessly as the two gold cups split himself into four, and then swallowed the magical constellation on Dumbledore's table. instrument, and then split into eight,

sixteen...

Surprised, Snape hurriedly took out his wand and wanted to dispel the magic one—because he really knew this magic, and if he left it alone, he might devour the entire office and even the magic items in the school.

But before he could do it, Dumbledore had already done it.

"Finite!" he called out to the golden cup, taking out his elder wand.

With the sound of Dumbledore's incantation, the red magic flame spewed from the tip of the Elder Wand, and then turned into a dragon-shaped fire ring that enveloped the multiplying gold cup, burning the split fake gold cup to pieces.

The body of the golden cup trembled for a while and then settled down again, staying motionless in the same place, looking harmless to humans and animals, as if it had done nothing.

Snape breathed a sigh of relief.

"You also know this magic, right? At least we can now be sure that the remnant on this golden cup is definitely not Helga Hufflepuff's own." Dumbledore's faint voice came.

"What does that mean?" Snape asked.

"This means my worst fears have been confirmed...Alas, I'm afraid we'll have to inform Pomona later—because I'm not sure I can guarantee it will be returned to Hufflepuffs intact."

Originally, Dumbledore was still hesitating whether he should tell Snape his conjecture. He really didn't want to tell Snape this. Putting secrets in one basket was never old Deng's style.

But this thing was found and given to them by Snape and the others. It would be a little bit bad to keep it from him.

Moreover, it was Bella who said to Snape at the time, "He (Voldemort) can

Sensing the "Gold Cup", after a long time, it is estimated that Snape himself would be able to find out what it was.

Forget it, tell him the truth about some of the Horcruxes.

Sure enough, when Dumbledore told his conjecture about the "horcrux", Snape was shocked.

"You mean, more than one... but this magic is indeed his! I'm not mistaken, only... only a few people use it."

"Yes, it seems that Voldemort respects this historic souvenir no more than we do." Dumbledore stared at the golden cup and sighed.

Snape got up quickly from his chair.

"We have to go to the Weasley girl at once and ask where she hid her diary!" he yelled at Dumbledore.

But Dumbledore shook his head: "No hurry... Now that we have determined who the thing is, the next question is how to use it. After all, we still don't know where Slytherin's secret room is. Also, how to use it. The means a student can have to destroy this Horcrux... I'm afraid this will be our long-term issue."

"You still do it?" Snape asked in disbelief.

"Never intended to stop," said Dumbledore lightly.

I'm warning you... no, you don't even need my warning to know how dangerous this is. "

"Thank goodness you still teach at Hogwarts."

Snape was furious.

"It's useless to say nice things, I've had enough, Dumbledore! I've seen through, I can't solve anything! But you can't solve anything either! You've never done anything you promised, but I But you have to be responsible for your every whim!

Dumbledore also stood up: "Severus, on this matter, I think I need to explain..."

What an explanation! You don't need to explain it to me, I'll do whatever you say anyway! I admit that I made a bad decision in the first place, but I will naturally take responsibility for myself and continue to live up to that promise. But no matter what you say, as long as there is an accident with a student, I will immediately use my method to solve the problem! I do what I say! ",

With that said, Snape walked away.

After Snape walked out of the office with a look of anger, Dumbledore I" sighed, sat back in his seat, and began to observe the Horcrux.

It's just that although his eyes were fixed on the Horcrux, he was thinking of other things.

In the eyes of a magic master like him, it is very troublesome to eliminate the soul in the golden cup, but it is only a troublesome degree, and it is not an unsolved problem.

The only unsolved problem is always the human heart.

Apparently, Snape vehemently opposed Dumbledore's plan to continue testing the Savior, and claimed that if an accident occurred, he would immediately destroy the diary, which made Dumbledore begin to regret telling him about the Horcrux.

In addition, there is another point that makes Dumbledore a headache - that is Gilderoy Lockhart, who is also involved in the deception plan of the Horcrux. What should he do with it?

How much does he know? Will this become a hidden danger in the future? These are unknowns.

Thinking of this, Dumbledore began to call people.

"Linkul!"

Following Dumbledore's summons, a house-elf appeared in his office.

"I am willing to serve you, esteemed principal, what are your orders?"

"Send me a letter to the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor and tell him I'd like to have a meal with him this evening and talk by the way."

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Chapter 60 Take the Hook

Dumbledore's message arrived quickly, and the house-elf at Hogwarts still knew the rules and didn't barge in when he was opening club activities, but waited at the door until he came out to see the guests.

The dueling tops enjoyed a very enjoyable weekend party with their favorite desserts, drinks, conversations and friends, and some had a sort of approximation of just attending a "big fan meeting" The sense of pleasure blew away after one by one.

Considering that they were still young, Lockhart didn't plan to talk to them about any big reason, but chatted with them on some lighthearted topics - there was still time anyway, and the political clubs were not very good at examining members. level of thought quality.

Seeing that it was almost dinner time, Lockhart sent them away one by one.

Remember, Davis, and you little boys too. Girls won't fall in love with you simply because you brought her breakfast and treated her well, will they only be understood by sucking bows? absorb! Simply relying on the so-called tenderness and being good to her and expecting her to fall in love with you is pure cheating, because everyone can give it to her. Rather than being a docile puppy, it's better to work hard to improve yourself first..."

After seeing the students away, Lockhart discovered that there was actually a house-elf in front of his office.

"Is something wrong?" he asked.

"The principal invited you to have dinner in his office." Lingkur replied respectfully, "If you are not embarrassed, please allow me to ask for a reply message."

"...Of course, please tell the principal, I must go to...what is the password for the principal's office 0"

Chilled lemon juice. ' Lingkur replied.

Although the principal's invitation was a bit abrupt, Lockhart was not surprised: because there were a lot of facts that happened today, it would be strange if the principal didn't talk to him.

He carefully recalled what happened today, and smoothed it out as he recalled, so that he could figure out how much he had penetrated.

Because Dumbledore was in a hurry, Lockhart had to give up the idea of ​​hanging Dumbledore until Christmas, and chose to do it this weekend.

Just this morning, he and Snape came to Azkaban Prison, trying to find out what Voldemort had given Bella, and the Headmaster had cast invisibility and followed them all the way.

Under Lockhart's meticulous arrangement, Snape and Lockhart acted in front of Bella - a wonderful scene. If this was in the Muggle film and television world, Lockhart felt that his performance could even win an Oscar - certainly not as good as the acting of the President of the United States.

A few days ago, according to the agreement with Lockhart, Lucius Malfoy had pretended to visit Bellatrix, saying that he had recently discovered the trace of the Dark Lord, but he could not find him. Bella recalled whether the Dark Lord had given her anything to find him, so he could use it to find the Dark Lord and bring him back to life.

But where could Bella believe—of all the Death Eaters, the one she didn't believe was the Malfoys, because they were famous scumbags.

After so many years, many old Death Eaters came to Azkaban to see Bella, but Lucius never came, and those friends also told Bella about Lucius' escape.

In Bella's view, after escaping punishment, Lucius neither tried to find the Dark Lord, nor did he intend to rescue his former accomplices from Azkaban, but now he is shy to talk to himself Said to go to the Dark Lord... Ha, I really like her

Is La a two-year-old/” child?

After so many years with the Dementors in Azkaban, Bella has long since lost hope and trust, only paranoia and fanaticism. If the curse could take effect, she would have killed the Malfoy family long ago. Curse is dead.

Malfoy ate a hard nail, but he didn't get angry either, he just told Snape and Lockhart with a regretful face after the visit that he had done his best, but Bella didn't trust him, so there was nothing he could do.

Lockhart knew this well, Malfoy didn't want to take any responsibility, so he went to Bella so "carelessly", Bella's refusal gave him an excuse to shirk his responsibility.

But fortunately, he didn't expect Malfoy to do anything. He only needed Lucius to reveal to Bella that he had "discovered the trace of the Dark Lord", burying a wedge for his two's itinerary.

On the other hand, Lockhart and Snape waited until Lucius had been there for a few days before they went to Azkaban to "visit the prison" together, and brought a lot of food and wine for them to eat. Help the Death Eaters die.

The dementor guards in Azkaban initially disagreed with their visit, but after Lockhart told them that drinks could bring a little joy to their prisoners, the dementors agreed.

In front of Bella and the Death Eaters, Lockhart disguised himself as an extreme admirer of the Dark Lord—opening his mouth to pure-blood theory, shutting his mouth to purify Muggles, and saying that those "selfish half-bloods should all be punished" Go to hard labor, and those from Muggle families must be forced to receive education in black magic."

Snape, on the other hand, showed his consistent level - he told Bella that Lockhart was a downline that he developed by accident in the past few years. This downline has been traveling around the world, claiming to have been tirelessly working Looking for the Dark Lord, and seems to have some results recently.

As for whether this person is credible or not, Snape said he was also not sure. Hope Bella doesn't trust Lockhart completely and asks her to be cautious.

If Snape had sworn that Lockhart would be fine, Bella might be skeptical, because she also didn't think Snape was faithful enough—or that she thought all the Death Eaters who didn't go to jail were not. .

But after hearing Snape say this, she actually believed Lockhart a little - Snape, the coward, found the trace of his master, and was still here timid, even if it was only a possibility, and he had to risk it. With the possibility of going to jail, what's the point of hesitation?

That's how people are. Psychologically speaking, as long as a danger is warned, it's easier for people to ignore it.

It's like putting up a warning sign in an accident-prone area to show how many crashes have occurred there, doing little to reduce the accident rate. Because the driver will be more careless because he feels "already reminded".