Hogwarts: I am Harry's eldest cousin

"As your brother, Aberforth Dumbledore."

Dumbledore: "!!!"

Chapter 460: The Hogwarts Defense System is Rift-Robbered

Now that we have decided to give Voldemort a surprise, we must begin all the preparations.

First of all, the magical defense of the entire castle needs to be strengthened.

Under Dumbledore's arrangement, a group of college deans headed by Professor McGonagall joined this ranks. They continued to cast defensive spells around the castle, leaving no corner untouched.

Uncle Peeves was very annoyed by this, because he liked to hide in corners and crevices to scare people. As a result, he was now chased everywhere by the professors. Many wizards at the professor level had magic that could drive him away.

Although Hogwarts is a very magical castle, it does not have the ability to repair itself. Many of the facilities that are not often used are no longer usable due to their age, and these facilities are also among the projects that need to be repaired.

Never forget the original purpose of establishing Hogwarts - to preserve the last bloodline of the wizarding world.

Many facilities were built for this purpose and their defensive capabilities are very strong as long as they can be repaired.

In fact, if Dudley drew a super-large alchemy array that could cover the entire Hogwarts, it would be entirely possible to repair the entire castle at once. However, this is only a possibility. There are too many magics and unique mechanisms in the entire castle. If you are not careful, the castle will be repaired, and the magical magic inside will be eliminated.

Hogwarts will become an ordinary castle without any special features.

If this is the case, it is better not to repair it.

"Even if the protective magic of the entire castle has been restored, we can't be careless in many cases."

The professors also began to warn the young wizards.

Because of the unrest outside, wizards from all over Europe flocked to England, because everyone knew that England was the safest place in Europe at present. The Minister of Magic here made Tom, the heir of the evil dark wizard 'that person', suffer a great loss. Here was the greatest white wizard Dumbledore, who even the previous generation of Dark Lord (Voldemort) was afraid of.

However, not all wizards pouring into England were kind-hearted. There were also many people with ulterior motives mixed in, including Death Eaters and other evil dark wizards.

A mixed bag.

"It's best not to go out easily during the holidays, and even if you go out, it's best to go with friends."

Evil wizards will have no mercy on you because of your age.

Compared to ordinary people, wizards are the best experimental materials, especially the barbaric wizards in many remote places. They may still retain the ancient tradition of using human bones to cast spells. It is said that the younger the wizard, the better the effect of the bones.

No one knew whether the wizards pouring in were actually from Europe.

The name of Hogwarts is well-known in the European wizarding world, but it is unknown in other places. It would be fun if the Hogwarts that the Death Eaters failed to capture was occupied by wizards who sneaked in from some unknown corner.

"We repaired the statues. This was done by Professor McGonagall. With the power of the headmaster, they can be activated at any time. Even the giants can't break through easily. We also strengthened the magic that prohibits Apparition. Thanks to the help of Professors Sprout and Snape, even the Dark Lord can't use Apparition."

The short Professor Flitwick was gesticulating as he introduced to Dudley their arrangements for the defense of Hogwarts, while Professors McGonagall, Sprout and Snape stood behind him.

As the professor of Charms, Professor Flitwick's level of Charms is the strongest among the four deans, so he is in charge of the protective facilities at this time. It is worth mentioning that his dueling skills are also superb. When he was young, he won the championship of the world-class dueling competition (the competition was identified as a dangerous sport by the Ministry of Magic and was banned in 1883).

"As long as we release the ultimate defense and impregnable defense to the sky, the entire Hogwarts will become a most difficult fortress to conquer."

Listening to Professor Flitwick's introduction, Dumbledore nodded with satisfaction. The fat old man Slughorn following behind him also nodded repeatedly. They had almost perfected all the defense equipment of Hogwarts. It was Slughorn's wish to be able to live in such a safe place, with a 100% sense of security.

Only Dudley looked dissatisfied: "Professor Flitwick, is this the extent of Hogwarts' protection?"

"Isn't that enough?" Professor Flitwick was a little confused.

Ordinary people can’t enter Hogwarts now.

"You really think this is enough?"

Dudley asked again, and when he saw that Professor Flitwick was still confused, he continued.

"As for the magic of 'Forbidden Apparition', as far as I know, it can only be used by wizards. However, there are many other ways to use Apparition in Hogwarts, such as house elves and Fawkes. They are not included in this prohibition."

The so-called "ban on Apparition" only targets wizards, and other non-human spells cannot be banned.

Voldemort did not expect that if he knew this secret, he would never choose the Vanishing Cabinet, but would directly wait for people to come in.

After hearing Dudley's words, Slughorn, who was originally very satisfied, shrank his neck and his sense of security dropped by at least 20%.

"The second point of the stone statue magic is set at the main gate. If the opponent enters the side door through the back path, this magic will lose its meaning."

"The small bridge leading to the forbidden forest at the third point has no protective measures at all, and there is nothing in the moat below."

"Fourth, if we don't have reconnaissance magic set up, it will be difficult for us to detect if the enemy uses invisibility spells."

"Fifth, the area around the forbidden forest should also be reinforced. We should communicate well with the centaurs. They can serve as our outposts."

"The sixth point is also the most important one. It is far from enough to rely on protective magic defense in the sky. If I were the opponent, and I bombed the ground directly from the sky, then all the facilities arranged in the early stage would be meaningless."

"Seventh, in addition to the sky, there are also threats from underground."

"The eighth point is the Black Lake. The murlocs living there are also a good force. I suggest..."

"Point Nine"

"The Tenth Point"

Listening to Dudley talking about the shortcomings of Hogwarts' defenses, all the professors opened their mouths wide.

They didn't expect that Hogwarts, which they thought was extremely solid, was so full of holes. There were at least nearly a hundred ways to enter it unknowingly.

Slughorn's face became increasingly uglier, his sense of security having now dropped to only 10%.

If even Hogwarts was not safe, then where else could he go?

The Ministry of Magic? Come on, it's worse than Hogwarts.

Chapter 461 I am doing renovations at Hogwarts

"So I think the protection of Hogwarts is far from enough."

Dudley made a final statement.

Professor Flitwick was so shocked that he was speechless, his mind was full of Dudley's theory about non-human apparitions, so Professor McGonagall had no choice but to speak for him.

"Dudley, what you said is at least what is needed when facing a war."

She felt that Dudley was making a big deal out of nothing. Hogwarts was safe and there was no possibility of war in the near future.

"Professor McGonagall, don't you think it's not a war yet?" Dudley said this as his eyes swept across the faces of the professors one by one. Professor Snape's face was full of approval, Professor Flitwick's face was thoughtful, Professor McGonagall's face was serious, Professor Sprout's face was full of astonishment, and Slughorn's face looked devastated.

"I think all the professors here should understand that although the Daily Prophet and the Ministry of Magic have tried their best to conceal 'his' affairs, he has actually returned."

When Dudley mentioned him, everyone's expression changed slightly. Voldemort was an indelible shadow among all wizards.

That's why Harry is called the Star of Hope.

"This is war, and Hogwarts cannot avoid this war, the Ministry of Magic cannot avoid it, and we cannot avoid it. A thousand years ago, Hogwarts was the last hope for wizards, and a thousand years later, Hogwarts is still our hope."

"I want to make Hogwarts a truly impenetrable Camelot Castle."

Dudley's voice was firm and powerful. He really enjoyed the campus life at Hogwarts.

"I think Mr. Dursley is right. We should renovate the school's defenses."

Slughorn was the first to agree. He just wanted to find a safe place to spend his old age. If possible, it would be best if he could meet his students again. He swore that it was not for the gifts. He just wanted to see them and chat with them.

"Then Dudley, if the task of building the protective facilities of Hogwarts is given to you, and the professors assist you, can you complete it?"

Dudley was not polite and responded directly: "Of course, Professor Dumbledore."

Dumbledore nodded, turned to the other professors and asked, "Everyone, what do you think?"

"Since he has made this suggestion, let him complete it. If you need any help, you can always come to me."

Snape, the professor who had the best relationship with Dudley and treated him as his own disciple, followed suit and expressed his opinion. He always believed that Dumbledore did not pay enough attention to Voldemort and did not discuss many things with him. Sometimes he even did not understand what Dumbledore wanted to do.

If Hogwarts was really that safe, Sirius would not have barged in years ago.

Even a mere Sirius could come in without anyone noticing, so why do you think Voldemort has no ability to come in?

However, as a double agent for both Voldemort and Dumbledore, he believed that knowing too many things was not a good thing, so he chose to provide help when necessary, so that he could explain it when facing Voldemort.

"I would also be very happy to help Mr. Dursley." Professor McGonagall followed Snape and expressed her opinion.

Then there were Professors Flitwick and Sprout.

"Since everyone agrees with me, I will take the lead."

Renovating Hogwarts has always been what Dudley wanted to do: "I'll have to trouble Professor Dumbledore with the murlocs. I don't think they'd be happy to see me."

"I'll have a good talk with them."

Dumbledore nodded. Among the people present, only he and Dudley could speak the language of the murlocs. However, Dudley seemed to have offended the murlocs badly during the Triwizard Tournament. As soon as they saw him, the murlocs would hide.

After receiving a positive response from Dumbledore, Dudley said, "As for the centaurs, I will go and communicate with them."

"Are you familiar with centaurs?" Professor Flitwick asked curiously.

Dudley shook his head. "Not very familiar with them. I don't deal with them often, so I plan to 'reason' with them."

Professor Flitwick scratched his not-so-rich forehead in confusion.

If a horse person is willing to reason with you, he is not a horse person anymore.

The Centaurs are the most stubborn race in the world. No matter what you talk to them, they can talk about astrology, and then use a bunch of things that sound mysterious and only they understand to play guessing games with each other.

To put it simply, they will lower your IQ to the same level as theirs, and then use their rich experience to defeat you.

The most important thing is that although he is clearly living in the farming and hunting era, he always talks to you in a condescending manner.

To the point that the centaurs are not as popular as the banshees. At least the banshees can communicate, and although they don’t look that good, at least they have big breasts.

So you're sure you can reason with them?

Professor Flitwick believed that Dudley seldom went to the Forbidden Forest and was not familiar with the living habits of the centaurs, so he was worried that he would suffer.

At this time, Professor Snape said, "Filius, let Mr. Dursley go first. Some things can only be learned through experience. If there is anything you are worried about, just let Professor Hagrid go with him."

Professor Flitwick nodded when he heard this, thinking that what Snape said made sense, so he said no more.

Hagrid, the woodland keeper and professor of Magical Creatures, often goes in and out of the Forbidden Forest. He must have a way to communicate with the centaurs.

Unlike Professor Flitwick, Snape believed that his disciple had a way, so he said this.

Others don't understand Dudley, but doesn't he?

This disciple never does anything without certainty.

"Let's put the communication with the centaurs aside for now. Let me discuss with the professors what to do next."

"Professor Snape, I need you"

"Professor McGonagall, I need you"

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Dudley began to assign tasks to the professors. In fact, the tasks were not difficult. They were all carried out in their respective areas of expertise. For example, Professor Sprout cultivated herbs, Professor Snape brewed potions, Professor McGonagall carried out her expertise in Transfiguration, and Professor Flitwick needed him to cast exquisite spells.

Dudley was responsible for the transformation and piecing together of the items completed by the professors.

As for Professor Slughorn.

Dudley looked at Professor Slughorn, who was looking at him pitifully with a big belly, and said, "I need you to experience the new facilities after they are built, and then tell me where they are unsafe."

As a professor who is best at escaping and hiding and who needs a sense of security the most, this mission is the most suitable.

Renovation of Hogwarts starts now!

Chapter 462 We are going to negotiate, not to fight

"Dudley, are you sure you don't want me to come with you?"

Outside the Forbidden Forest Warden's hut, Hagrid rushed forward.

Normally, as a professor of Magical Beasts, he could sleep in the professors' dormitory in Hogwarts Castle, but on the one hand, he was used to living in this small house, and on the other hand, it was convenient for him to look after his younger brother Grawp near the Forbidden Forest.

"Hagrid, don't forget that I know the Forbidden Forest just as well as you do."

For Dudley, who entered the Forbidden Forest to purchase potions in his first year, the Forbidden Forest was actually not much different from the lawn in his backyard.

"I knew you must have sneaked into the Forbidden Forest."