Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 244 Order of the Phoenix

Slytherin and Ravenclaw?
How can this be—

Ok.

Toby was not surprised at all by the name of Salazar Slytherin - among the four founders, he was the only symbol of evil, and all the bad things were related to him.

Many people wonder why Slytherin and Gryffindor become good friends!
In fact, Toby couldn't figure it out-until he discovered the friendship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald, and then he figured it out a little bit-because everyone will change because of different experiences what.

But Ravenclaw—Rowena Ravenclaw, the symbol of wisdom among the four founders, how did she become "friends" with Slytherin?Maybe even discuss the magic related to immortality together?
As far as Toby knows, any wizard who pursues immortality will not end well, most of which are related to black magic, or some more evil ancient magic.

Eh?
Toby remembered that Ravenclaw died of a sudden illness later, could it also be related to the study of immortality?

He asked the question, hoping that Dumbledore had already found the answer in Helena.

"It's a pity, Toby." Dumbledore said regretfully, "Helena doesn't know about these things. Even this clue is my guess, but there shouldn't be any mistakes."

Then he roughly talked about the guessing process.

It turns out that there was a reason why Helena wanted to steal the diadem—it was often present at Ms. Ravenclaw's little gatherings with Slytherins.Of course, Helena thought that her mother was working at the time, busy solving the problems that would arise when starting a school, but this made Helena be neglected by her mother Ravenclaw, and she gradually left her mother's shelter.

It was also at that time that Helena began to learn some evaluations of her mother from other people-always praise.

But when those people mentioned themselves, the comments became a little bit bad-as the founder's daughter, of course she attracted a lot of attention.But correspondingly, Helena did not show too amazing magical talent, far from Ms. Ravenclaw.

And so Helena had an astonishing idea, an idea she regrets to this day—she stole the crown.

Willfulness punished her so that she couldn't even see her mother for the last time.

When the ghostly Helena returned to Hogwarts, Ms. Ravenclaw had left Hogwarts forever.

Well, Toby doesn’t want to comment on this story, he still finds it quite sad—but think about it carefully, Toby and Helena’s backgrounds are completely different, and they live in very different eras, but They did almost exactly the same thing-all after the so-called "willfulness", so that they would never be able to meet some people who could see them.

This of course refers to Lily, who was one of Toby's few good friends in school.Unlike Snape, he and Lily seldom quarreled, let alone fought, and got a lot of help from her. Toby was rarely called happy before pursuing the path of ancient magic experience.

"It's still very sad." Toby whispered, not as sad as when he first heard the news of Lily's death.

Dumbledore gave Toby enough time to calm down.

After a while, Toby turned his mind to the problem at hand.

"But, principal." He asked, "In Helena's story, there is no concept of immortality. Where did you hear it?"

"It depends on modern magic that you don't care about so much." Dumbledore said with a smile, not accusing, more like joking.

"I got more clues from the crown." He said the answer: "Maybe you are not clear, but as one of Voldemort's important items, the crown does not have the ability to deceive people, which is different from diaries and diaries. Lockets are completely different."

"And then?" Toby asked curiously, "Did Ms. Ravenclaw's magic work?"

Dumbledore was silent for a while, this attitude seemed a bit abrupt.

He said abruptly:

"Perhaps. Only eternal life can deal with eternal life."

Toby figured it out right away.

Yeah, if Voldemort's magic didn't work as it should, does that mean the crown has long been taken by something - like the magic of immortality that Ms. Ravenclaw once worked on?
"What the hell is that?" Toby asked with wide-eyed eyes, "Could it be the same kind of magic that the mysterious man uses?"

"Fortunately not."

Dumbledore's answer made Toby heave a sigh of relief, otherwise the result would be too bad-he really couldn't imagine Ms. Ravenclaw becoming Voldemort-in this way, the remaining two founders It would be absurd if they were all bad guys.

"But I haven't been able to study it thoroughly yet." Dumbledore said again: "It's hard to say whether it is because Voldemort's magic has played a role, making the magic power of the crown in a stable state that is extremely difficult to control, and it may happen if you are not careful. Break that balance. So, I need your help, Toby."

Toby cheered up immediately: "Just tell me, principal. Are you going to let ancient magic come in handy?"

"That's it." Dumbledore pushed the crown in front of Toby: "This is also the first task after you join the Order of the Phoenix. Not only to find out what the magic in the crown is, but also to find out whether Voldemort has seen through it or not. This—from the point of view of time, he has held the crown for a long time, and may have learned some knowledge from it, which can only be evil knowledge."

Toby had long wanted to study Ravenclaw's diadem, but never had the chance.

He didn't change his mind now, but——

"It's hard to say, Principal." He said with a headache: "Just the diary and the locket are already difficult for me, just a little bit, just a little bit, I can know what the connection between them is." , but I can’t guess—now there is this crown. It’s not that I want to shirk responsibility, of course I want to solve the mysterious person as soon as possible, but I really can’t make a guarantee now—”

At this time, Dumbledore suddenly interrupted: "What if we add the Book of Access?"

"What?" Toby asked in surprise, "Is this in compliance with the rules? Forget it, do you really feel free to hand over the book of access to me?"

The Pen of Acceptance and the Book of Admission are the cornerstones of Hogwarts. It is precisely because of these two magical items that the school can discover those children with magical talents in the first place and recruit them to the school in time—otherwise If they are not properly taught, these children may face great dangers, including becoming silent.

"worried."

Dumbledore's answer almost made Toby angry.

"But this matter must not be delayed any longer. After a while, I will go to see Grindelwald in person. This requires long-term planning and arrangements—perhaps including the possibility that I will not be able to return to Hogwarts." However, the threat of Voldemort still exists, we don't even know where he is hiding now, someone must solve this problem, there is no better choice than you."

Toby curled his lips and said, "There's no need to be so direct."

But his eyes kept sweeping around, wanting to know where the principal hid the admission book.

And Al, it can't wait to grab the crown - how much is it worth!
Dumbledore said gently: "Because I know there is no need to beat around the bush with you - but there is one thing I want to tell you in advance."

Toby's heart skipped a beat, and he silently hoped that it had nothing to do with the magic ball.

One thing for one thing?
No matter how you think about it, Toby feels that he is a bit at a disadvantage-Al already has another Gryffindor relic, and he also has a Slytherin locket, but the magic ball that turns into a brain is not common.

"It's about the celebration." Dumbledore said unexpectedly, "There are so many things to do, I don't think you have time to attend the celebration, so I handed over the drama arrangement to Severus, He will also accompany Remus to the celebration."

"Oh?" Toby was stunned: "He agreed? That's 【Sirius Legend】huh? And accompanying Remus to participate in the celebration, just adding a wolf's poison potion will make him feel extremely uncomfortable—— How did you convince him?"

Dumbledore didn't speak, his blue eyes stared at Toby without blinking.

"I?"

Pointing at himself, Toby said in shock, "You want me to convince Severus? He'll hate me to death!"

"So you're going to refuse?" Dumbledore asked.

Toby stood up abruptly: "No, I can't wait to see Severus' annoyed expression, this is absolutely not to be missed! Al, bring your things. Also, Headmaster, after admission Just send the book directly to my office, and I will definitely put in ten thousand times more effort to study it to the end!"

He turned around excitedly and left, and Al yelled and followed him out of the office.

The room gradually became quiet.

Dumbledore sat behind his desk, his eyes full of thought.

At this time, Phineas taunted him inappropriately: "I said, even if you want to take him away from the celebration, you don't need to use this method? What if he breaks those two things?" Do? Where will Hogwarts recruit students from in the future? Ask door to door?"

"Shut up." Dai Lisi Dewente yelled angrily: "Our duty is to help the principal of the school, pay attention to your tone!"

"But—" asked another portrait that was too old to look like: "Why do I think it's still too risky? Is it necessary to do this?"

"Do you have to do this?" Dumbledore repeated the headmaster's words in a low voice: "I can only do this. I must find a way to divert Toby's attention from Grindelwald-the key It will always be Gellert, he attaches great importance to Toby, I can feel it, ancient magic, and the title of professor of ancient magic, these are unquestionable evidences."

"But what if even these are just his disguise? What if he has a more important purpose? I believe that the reason for Gellert's change of mind must not be that simple-but the things that can attract Toby are too Less, I know my student too well, and he won't change his mind easily."

"I don't agree with this." Phineas yelled: "Although I hate that bad boy, he doesn't look like someone who would go to Grindelwald. And, to be honest, I really don't Think he's going to betray you—do you think so, too?"

Many portraits nodded silently, and Dai Lisi said gratifiedly: "You can finally say a good word."

"It's not impossible." Dumbledore sighed and said, "The supremacy of wizards is only a little bit away from Toby's ideal. This kind of doctrine that has nothing to do with blood is very attractive, especially when Toby finds that Green DeVore is the one who really understands him — it wasn't that hard for Gellert, he did it easily and he's done it too many times."

"Toby Highmore will become an enemy?" Dai Lisi finally realized the seriousness of the problem. She trusted Dumbledore and would not ignore his thoughts: "Would it be better to give him the letter of access and acceptance?" Isn't it more dangerous?"

"Not as dangerous as he being a real enemy," said Dumbledore simply.

Phineas muttered in a low voice, "Ask for trouble."

From anyone's point of view, Dumbledore was asking for trouble. He didn't need to be so troublesome at all, as long as he didn't let Toby come back.

Seeing that Dumbledore didn't respond, Phineas said angrily: "Don't tell me this has something to do with your sister, is she really still alive? You have deceived everyone? If it weren't for Grindelwald in time The message left for you in the converter, it is estimated that no one—and no portrait can know about it—”

"Shut up!" Dai Lisi quickly rushed into Black's portrait, and the other portraits did the same, many of them were carefully watching the expression on Dumbledore's face.

This time, Dumbledore didn't refute anything, but his eyes became extraordinarily heavy.

Obviously, Grindelwald's method worked, and the differences gradually grew and buried in the hearts of the portraits.

But he still made no excuses.

Used to hiding secrets, this is something he has learned to do since he was a child, in order to protect Ariana.

Now the same has not changed
After the loud knock on the door, the portraits immediately fell silent, pretending to be asleep one by one.

"Come in," Dumbledore said quietly.

Sure enough, it was Snape. His face was pale with anger, and he questioned as soon as he rushed in: "Drama, and celebration? Did you ask Toby to humiliate me on purpose? I really didn't know you were interested in having a show." Drama school—how—"

"May I say a word first, Severus." Dumbledore said steadily, with an unquestionable tone in his tone.

Snape pursed his lips tightly, staring straight at Dumbledore, wanting to see what he was going to say.

"It's time to do your duty, Severus."

Dumbledore said seriously: "No matter what happens, no matter whether I am in Hogwarts or not, you must remember - don't let Toby get too close to Harry Potter, protect him, protect him Good Lily's baby."

"What did you say?" Snape frowned deeply: "Toby's idea of ​​harming Potter?"

"Not now." Dumbledore said: "But in the future, I don't think there is such a possibility—you should know how much the secret of ancient magic is to Toby, and Grindelwald is very likely to take advantage of it." , let Toby turn his attention to the only person who survived Voldemort's hands."

Snape stared at Dumbledore without moving.

"You shouldn't let him come back, I've already said that!" He said through gritted teeth, "It's all your fault, it's all the trouble you caused!"

Dumbledore said frankly: "This is the case, it is not the first time, and it will definitely not be the last time. Moreover, I feel that the mistakes are becoming more and more difficult to make up for-then let us try a little more. "

"Would you like to join the Order of the Phoenix, Severus?"

(End of this chapter)