Chapter 893 Karkaroff, Danger
After the first project of the Triwizard Tournament ended, Fengya Wizard Clothing Store sent people to recycle the fire dragon costumes. Mike Dabo revealed to Albert that he was willing to design a complete set of Christmas ball dresses for him and his dance partners, but Albert refused. He had no shortage of dresses and was willing to wear a fire dragon costume to participate in the first event. Maybe the fire dragon suit can bring him a sense of security.
Ignoring the astonishment on Mike Dabo's face, Albert said hello to him and then turned around and left.
Mike Dabo never thought that Albert would refuse directly, and the reason made him feel tight: I have my own dress, so I don’t need to bother with Fengya Wizard Clothing Store anymore.
Could it be that the dresses designed by Fengya Wizard Clothing Store are not as good as the ordinary ones you buy for ten galleons?
Albert doesn’t care what the other person thinks, he actually doesn’t like Mike Dabo very much. The other person just wants to make money from his fame.
In recent days, news reports about the first project have been flying all over the place, and the Daily Prophet naturally did not miss it. Rita Skeeter’s report once again appeared on the front page.
She unceremoniously added insult to injury and reported on Karkaroff in a flattering manner.
The front page probably read: A bad referee, Principal Durmstrang who did anything to win, was kicked out by the students.
At the back of the newspaper are interviews with other students.
Karkaroff's reputation was ruined by Rita Skeeter.
Of course, Miss Beetle still had a "good reputation". She did not mention in the article that Karkaroff was a Death Eater. Otherwise, everyone would really shout and beat this "Mr. 1 Point".
After the first project, the trend of Hogwarts has undergone earth-shaking changes. The group of students who did not give the savior Potter a good look actually began to support Harry and regard him as Hogwarts. warrior.
Harry's reputation has improved a lot as a result. I don't know if it's because the students at Hogwarts are fickle, or because they think Harry Potter is qualified to become a Hogwarts warrior. In short, the number of students who previously wore "Harry Stinky Shit" dropped sharply. Many students took off the "Harry Stinky Shit" badges on their chests and suddenly became supporters of Harry Potter.
What’s even more amazing is that the entire Hogwarts school students are discussing Albert’s amazing performance in the first project.
As for Harry, almost no one discussed his deeds. Harry was quite satisfied that everyone supported him as they supported Albert.
Albert was very dissatisfied, because there were more and crazier girls coming to him for autographs. He had to spend more time getting rid of the annoying girls who were following him like tails in order to get more for himself. private space.
“The number of people applying to join the Wizard Card Club is currently rising sharply.”
In the Room of Requirement, Lee Jordan excitedly announced the good news to everyone.
"They are just on a whim. When the heat subsides, everyone will leave, and then only chicken feathers will be left on the ground." Albert poured cold water on Lee Jordan's head without hesitation. As a rational Gryffindor, Although he couldn't understand the crazy behavior of those girls, he knew very well that the current craziness was just an appearance.
Lee Jordan secretly glanced at the photos that Albert put on the table and asked curiously: "By the way, when did you take the photos?"
“I asked someone to help me take the photo.”
Albert picked out a picture of Harry from the pile and prepared to send it to Sirius Black as the cover of the Triwizard Tournament column. He needed to establish the authority of the "Defense Guide" magazine in the magical world, and by the way, let Sirius analyze the Karkaroff incident.
“You don’t mind giving me a few pictures!” Li Jordan reached out to touch the photos, but Albert moved faster than him.
“I don’t mind, I still have use for these photos.” Albert put the photos into the envelope and continued to write the letter in hand.
“The signed photos of you in the fire dragon suit have been sold to sky-high prices by those girls.” Lee Jordan muttered, “Now is a good opportunity to make money.”
“In the future, when I have money, I will definitely buy myself a fire dragon leather jacket.”
Fred and George put down what they were doing, picked up the photo on the table and said, "However, no matter how you look at it now, you are still handsome. Unfortunately, if I knew they would take it away so quickly, I would definitely come to you in advance." Borrow it to take a photo.”
"When you have money, let Fengya Wizard Clothing Store design a set for you, and then put it at home as a heirloom." Albert joked with a smile.
"I won't waste so many Galleons on this kind of thing." Fred shook his head and complained: "That fire dragon suit of yours is not suitable for wearing out at all. If you want to buy it, you should still buy a fire dragon leather jacket."
"If it were Lockhart, I think he would be willing to do it."
"You're right."
The three of them couldn't help but laugh.
Unfortunately, Lockhart will not have this chance, and he will now have to stay in St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Maladies forever.
"But why did you refuse Fengya Wizard Clothing Store to help you design a dress for the Christmas ball?" Lee Jordan asked his doubts, "I think the dress specially designed for you by Fengya Wizard Clothing Store must be great."
"You have to know that there is never a free lunch in the world. No matter how much benefits you receive from others, you will have to pay sooner or later. If I didn't wear that fire dragon suit, do you think those girls would be so crazy? I'm almost going to be killed now. They're so annoyed." After Albert finished writing the letter, he stuffed it directly into the envelope and sealed it with the photos inside.
“I think you deserve a spanking right now,” muttered Lee Jordan.
Fred and George looked at each other, and Albert's words reminded them of themselves.
Having received a lot of benefits from Albert, what do they need to pay for it?
Albert seemed to have seen through their thoughts and said calmly: "At that time, you will have to work harder to open the store, but don't blame me for not doing it and just collecting money."
"Of course not. Your position is to provide us with technical support?" Fred and George couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
"By the way, have you ever studied that golden egg? What secrets are hidden inside, and who is your Christmas dance partner?" Lee Jordan changed the topic and said in a joking tone, "You probably don't You know, those girls are very interested in everything about you, I think you'd better reveal some information, otherwise they might steal your clothes while you are taking a shower one day."
Fred and George whistled in unison and looked at Lee Jordan with miserable expressions. Albert stared at Lee Jordan unkindly.
Lee Jordan felt uncomfortable being stared at by the three strange eyes, and quickly defended: "Don't look at me like that. I heard two girls discussing this last time."
They didn’t think that the girls would be so crazy, and how magical they must be, to think of stealing Albert’s clothes.
"Ahem, the girls are all focusing on me now, which is not good." Albert said to Lee Jordan, "Please help me think of a way, or think of a way to do something big, and bring the girls All the attention was drawn away.”
"This is really too difficult." Lee Jordan felt that this task was too difficult. "You are the object of everyone's attention now. Unless Klum runs naked in the castle, it is basically impossible to attract the attention of the girls."
"How about you steal Krum's underwear, and then spread the news that a girl stole Krum's underwear." Fred suggested with a smirk on his face, "I want to wait until this matter spreads. After opening it, no girl will dare to steal Albert’s underwear.”
“Are you disgusting?”
Albert glanced at Fred with disgust, thought for a while and said: "Let's just say that the reason Karkaroff gave me 1 point is that he looks down on Muggle wizards. As for the evidence, that guy used to be a Death Eater. , it’s normal for Death Eaters to hate and look down on Muggle wizards.”
“Karkaroff is a Death Eater?”
This breaking news shocked Fred, George and Lee Jordan.
“That guy was not arrested, and how did he become the principal of Durmstrang?” All three of them felt that this was incredible.
"Perhaps Karkaroff used some despicable means, and it would be no surprise what the Death Eaters would do." George said with disgust, "I remember Malfoy said on the train that his father and Karkaroff Karloff was a friend. Well, now I know where they met."
“Maybe they marched together wearing masks at the World Cup.” Fred also did not hide his disgust for the Malfoy family.
“Is Malfoy a Death Eater?” Lee Jordan raised his eyebrows. “My dad said that Fudge invited the Malfoy family to watch the World Cup. They seemed to be very familiar with each other.”
“Yes, we were there.”
"Ahem, according to the information I got, Karkaroff betrayed many of his companions after the mysterious man disappeared, so that he could avoid prison." Albert coughed lightly and brought the topic back up. .
"Could it be Karkaroff who put Harry's name into the Goblet of Fire?" George suddenly said.
“Have you forgotten?” Li Jordan reminded him with an expression that said your memory is really bad, “The last time Albert said what happened to Harry was done by a mysterious person.”
“Well, it’s okay to put the blame on him.” Albert said nonchalantly: “Anyway, that guy has a dead face, and he probably won’t live for a few years.”
The three of them took a deep breath and observed three seconds of silence for Karkaroff. Being told by Albert's crow's mouth, Karkaroff might really feel cold.
“Can you really tell from someone’s face that they are going to die?” George was surprised by Albert’s divination ability.
“Of course not.”
George was choked.
"This kind of thing is actually easy to guess. With the character of the mysterious man, he will definitely not tolerate betrayal. After he returns, even if Karkaroff really hides, he will be found and killed by the mysterious man. To give other Death Eaters a warning." Albert explained to the three why he thought Karkaroff was going to die.
“According to what you say, Karkaroff is indeed dead.”
All three of them knew that Albert had made a prophecy that the mysterious man would return soon.
"Actually, Karkaroff has a chance to survive." Albert said softly, "As long as he finds a famous house elf to cast a loyalty spell and hides until the mysterious man is defeated again, no one will look for him. Trouble."
“Who will defeat the mysterious man?” George couldn’t help but ask.
“Of course it’s Harry.” Albert said matter-of-factly.
“You think Harry can really beat You-Know-Who.”
Fred also felt it was incredible. It was more credible to say that Albert could defeat the mysterious man than Harry could defeat the mysterious man.
"Because... Harry Potter is the savior, and he has no choice." Albert raised a finger and said, "Don't tell these things."
“No choice?”
Whether it is Fred, George or Lee Jordan, they can all hear the helplessness contained in this word.
“Then… why is it a house elf?” Lee Jordan asked, raising his eyebrows.
"Because house elves are more loyal than wizards. Even if they are killed, they will not leak the news. As long as they are hidden, the mysterious people can't find them at all. They don't expect this. I dare say most wizards will ignore this." Albert said matter-of-factly, "I remember you said last time that the house elf named Dobby is in the kitchen of Hogwarts, right? You can help me contact him then."
“You’re not going to hire that house elf, are you?” Fred, George and Lee Jordan all opened their eyes with disbelief on their faces.
"House elves are sometimes more reliable than wizards," Albert said softly: "I also know another house elf in the kitchen. If Dumbledore agrees, I will abduct him... and take him away to When the time comes, he will be of great help. As for Dobby, talk to him first and make a reservation. He will definitely get good treatment from us. Doesn’t Dobby want a job? I can give it to him then. a job."
“You must have really joined Hermione’s ‘vomiting’ club!” Fred looked at Albert suspiciously.
"Of course not, how could I make myself uncomfortable?" Albert shook his head and said, "By the way, you actually know about this?"
"Hermione tried to get people to join her a while ago, but no one paid her any attention." Lee Jordan said in surprise. "She didn't try to get you to join her? If you did, there must be a large group of girls who would be willing to join the 'vomit' club." "
"It seems to have happened a long time ago, but I refused. I told her that her method wouldn't work." Albert shook his head and said.
"She's too naive." George didn't want to talk about it anymore, so he brought the topic back up, "Let's take care of this matter. Then I'll ask Dobby to come to the dormitory to talk about it."
“No problem,” said Albert.
"Why don't you go by yourself?" Fred was a little confused. With Albert's charm and good reputation, the house elf named Dobby would probably not refuse Albert's invitation.
“Well, there are some reasons, you will know later.”
(End of this chapter)