Chapter 868: Happiness falls from the sky
Ever since they learned from the big announcement that representatives from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang would arrive at Hogwarts at 6 pm on Friday, October 30, the house elves in Hogwarts Castle began to get busy. In addition to their usual work, they also had to thoroughly clean the entire castle. It can only be said that no matter where they are, everyone hopes to show their best side to others.
Unfortunately, hosting guests from other schools for the first time in many years made the professors a little nervous, which led them to forget one very important thing. Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will spend the rest of their time at Hogwarts. The second half of the semester, instead of just staying in school for a few days, is enough time for them to thoroughly see the real situation of Hogwarts.
“You’re right, this incident has made everyone’s minds a little abnormal.”
George looked at Argus Filch who was furious and had to admit that Albert's words were right. Not only Filch, but other professors were also very nervous, and the reason why the administrator in front of them was angry was that the student forgot to clean his shoes.
Recently, there have been many similar cases, and several girls have been so frightened by him that they became hysterical and entered the school hospital.
"You can't expect everyone to be as clear-minded as Albert at all times." The expression on Fred's face was very strange: "You don't know that in the Transfiguration class, Professor McGonagall seemed to think that everyone at Hogwarts A student should be as outstanding as Albert. The representatives of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang were shocked by the level of teaching at Hogwarts. I remember what Albert used to describe this matter. "
“Ahem, Professor McGonagall just doesn’t want to see Hogwarts being belittled by others.” Albert coughed lightly and explained, “In fact, many people like to elevate themselves by belittling others.”
"What you say is always very philosophical, but people usually don't like to hear this kind of talk." Lee Jordan put his hand on Albert's shoulder and suggested, "I think everyone is more willing to listen to you talk about other schools. matter."
"I don't know much." Albert shook his head.
“But you know and know them, don’t you?”
"Now people only talk about who will become the champion of Hogwarts, what events there will be in the Triwizard Tournament, and how the students of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang are different from us. I dare say you definitely know them best. People, as long as you reveal a little bit of information, you can satisfy everyone's curiosity." Lee Jordan persuaded, he was sure that Albert knew a lot of secret information, but rarely told them.
“Actually, we also want to know.” Fred and George said in unison, “You don’t know, now many people are speculating on what methods other schools will use to reach Hogwarts.”
“What’s there to guess?” Albert felt that those guys were really boring.
“Just curious.”
"There are many versions, such as using apparation, portkeys, and some saying that they can ride broomsticks or ride on trains." George felt that these speculations were unreliable, and he asked tentatively: "I remember the last time you went to participate The Magic School Potions Championship seems to be a ride..."
"Take the Thestral carriage. Hagrid was responsible for driving us at that time." Albert ignored the group of whispering girls and turned directly into the hall, found a seat and prepared to eat. "Beauxbatons should be coming in the carriage. , they have large flying horses in their school, which are very suitable for pulling carriages."
“What about Durmstrang? I heard that their reputation is not very good. It is said that Durmstrang teaches black magic courses.” Lee Jordan recalled the information he knew.
“I heard that Viktor Krum was a student of Durmstrang.” Angelina also joined in the conversation.
"Victor Krum hasn't graduated from school yet?" Fred was a little surprised. Everyone thought that Krum had graduated from school long ago, otherwise how could he play professional football in the World Cup.
"He hasn't graduated yet. I learned from my friends in Durmstrang that Viktor Krum will also come to participate in the Triwizard Tournament. He should be Durmstrang's champion, you know Yes, Durmstrang School is now counting on Viktor Klum to change the school's international image." Albert lowered his voice and secretly revealed some information to his friends, but he didn't Thinking of his words, the Gryffindor table exploded.
“Really? Viktor Krum will come to Hogwarts for the Triwizard Cup and become Durmstrang’s champion?”
I don’t know who shouted directly, causing students from other colleges to turn their heads and look over. This incident spread like a plague in the hall. It is not difficult to see the popularity of Viktor Krum.
"Now you know why I don't want to talk about this." Albert was a little speechless. He didn't expect that such a stupid thing could cause a commotion. He took out his wand from his pocket, waved it lightly, and directly let The once noisy hall became less noisy, and people found themselves talking only in whispers.
"Don't be angry Minerva, don't you think this whispering spell is very clever?" Professor Flitwick said to his colleagues beside him with a smile on the teacher's seat.
“You’re right.” Professor McGonagall looked at the whispering crowd below and couldn’t help but sigh.
“You have been too tense recently.” Professor Sprout comforted him. “I dare say that other schools will not be able to produce students as good as Mr. Anderson.”
"Mr. Anderson is indeed very good, but the better he is, the more he turns a blind eye to school rules." Snape sneered.
“What do you mean?” asked Professor Moody.
"As far as I know, Anderson and his friends were testing magic outside the Forbidden Forest and made the forest over there a mess." Snape glared at Moody and reminded, "If you go there, you can I found that traces left by their testing of magic could be seen everywhere in the forest.
"In fact, there is not a good place to practice magic in the school." Professor Moody disapproved of Snape's words. "At least, they didn't use those magics on other students, right? I remember there was a time , many students in Slytherin like to test their curses on other students. Compared to those restless guys, Mr. Anderson is just like a good baby. I really don’t know what you are dissatisfied with?"
“Good boy?” Snape felt very funny when he heard this.
In the past few years, Slytherin students have frequently suffered vicious attacks. Although there is no evidence that this incident is related to Albert, Snape is sure that this incident is definitely related to Albert, even if it is not Albert. He also helped to plan it, because only this guy can do it without any flaws, other Gryffindor students with brains full of muscles can't do this at all.
Furthermore, Snape also knew that Albert and his three friends had the bad habit of hanging out in the middle of the night.
Filch can attest to this.
It’s a pity that he has never been able to catch them.
Furthermore, he heard that books were often lost in the restricted section of the school library, but he still couldn’t find the culprit, so he must be related to that person.
Moreover, someone actually dared to sneak into his storage room and steal medicinal materials. There were not many people who could steal things from under their noses. Snape suspected that Albert was the **** thief, and he was the only one who had this kind of thing. ability.
However, he really did not accuse Albert wrongly. Many of the bad things were indeed related to Albert, or were indirectly related.
But they couldn't find any evidence.
"You seem to have a strong opinion against Mr. Anderson?" Moody stared at Snape and asked, "Is it because Mr. Anderson is a wizard born in a Muggle family? However, this does not seem to be a surprise."
"Moody." Professor McGonagall felt that Moody's tone was too harsh. Not only him, but also other professors could not help but frown.
"You probably don't know that there are many people in the British wizarding community who are very dissatisfied with his Muggle wizard status." Moody showed an expression that you really didn't know. "Some time ago, Cornelius Fudge said that he was supposed to be a Muggle wizard. The Wizengamot British Youth Representative award given to Mr. Anderson was canceled because our minister’s reason was that he was an adult and was not of age for the award.”
After saying this, Moody had a strange expression on his face.
Several professors couldn't help but frowned. Of course they knew what that award meant. In fact, no wizard in Hogwarts School had been able to win this award for a long time.
“Because you’re an adult?” Professor Sprout asked in disbelief.
“It is said that the Wizengamot British Youth Representative is only awarded to underage wizards, and Mr. Anderson became an adult last month.” Moody smiled, which made his face even more ferocious.
"But... the fact that the Wizengamot British Youth Representative was awarded to Mr. Anderson means that he was not yet an adult at that time, right?" Professor Flitwick glanced at Snape and also frowned. He suddenly understood why Moody was so disgusted with this kind of thing.
"The Ministry of Magic has blocked this award. If you have worked in the Ministry of Magic, you know that some things need to go through procedures, so... you know." Moody stared at Snape and said softly, "Those guys didn't They don’t want a Muggle-born wizard to be too famous, and they would rather not have those international champions, because that would only make them appear incompetent and make them feel embarrassed.”
"How could he have the nerve to award himself the Order of Merlin, First Class Medal?" Professor McGonagall said tremblingly: "Other countries are envious of our country for having such a genius, envying us for winning a large number of international championships, and our magic The Ministry actually treats our geniuses and heroes like this, how dare they do this, no, I have to go find Dumbledore."
Looking at Professor McGonagall's leaving back, Moody had a smile on his lips.
The plan is almost ready to begin.
It is not difficult for Wormtail to return to Hogwarts School. He can completely transform into a mouse and sneak in quietly.
After all, who would go out of their way to pay attention to a mouse?
Hogwarts Castle has never been short of rats.
Before that, he needed a magic wand, and little Barty had quietly prepared this magic wand for him and placed it in a very hidden place.
So, Peter actually easily sneaked into the castle through the secret passage outside the school and got the wand quickly.
Next, Peter needs to be patient and wait for the opportunity to cast a spell on Katrina. He not only needs to use the Imperius Curse to control Katrina, but also needs to tamper with her memory to make her like Albert.
Yes, this is what little Barty does.
Because Albert's girlfriend is Katrina's sister, and Katrina wanted to **** Albert away from her sister, so she used some more radical methods, using love potions on Albert and having **** with him. Something indescribable happened.
Because of this incident, Albert unfortunately missed the opportunity to vote for the warrior selection.
The fact that the two disappeared at the same time has to make people think that the students at Hogwarts must be more concerned about the matter between Albert and Katrina, not that he missed the warrior selection for the Triwizard Tournament, let alone Some people will suspect that there is some conspiracy in this matter.
After all, the Weasley twins had secretly sold a large amount of love potion, and many girls had bought it. They all wanted Albert to drink the potion and invite them to the Yule Ball.
It's just that Katrina's approach was more bold and extreme.
As for how to hide the two of them and prevent others from finding them, Peter also has a suitable place. Thanks to the information provided by the Dark Lord, there is a secret room on the eighth floor that no one knows about. Even Peter doesn't know about it. Plant a place.
The plan was so perfect that there was almost no flaw in it.
If Peter was not discovered by Albert.
Unfortunately, the moment Peter showed up at Hogwarts, Albert received a panel task:
Happiness falls from heaven
Many people in Hogwarts School think you will become a Hogwarts Champion, but some people do not want you to represent Hogwarts in the Triwizard Tournament, and are trying to prevent you from participating in the competition and winning the Triwizard Tournament. Qualify for the Contest and give the guys who are trying to stop you from participating in the competition a big, unexpected surprise.
Reward: 5000 experience, 1 skill point, randomly obtain a skill from the mission target (surprise value exceeds 70%, it will become a designated skill obtained from the target. Surprise value: 0%), character favorability +10.
"What a surprise!" Albert stared at the Marauder's Map and raised his eyebrows slightly. "So, did Peter sneak into the school to prevent me from participating in the competition? But, what are they going to do? Just knock him out. Me, and then hide me, modify my memory, or use the Imperius Curse to control me and make me give up participating in the competition?"
Albert felt that these methods were a bit unreliable, and it was easy for Dumbledore to find something was wrong.
“What method will they use?” Albert wanted to run to Peter and get the answer from the guy.
It’s just that if he secretly tampered with Peter’s memory, it would be easily exposed once Voldemort noticed something was wrong. This was not a good idea.
(End of this chapter)