Hogwarts: Voldemort, don't stop me from studying

Chapter 57 Rewards and Tests
"Mr. Kuhle can just take the Galleons out of your vault?"

While waiting for Professor Murray in the hall, Wade asked Marchionne softly.

"Don't worry." Marchionne knew what he was thinking and whispered in a low voice, "Goblins - they can put Galleons in the vault, but they can't take them out at will - unless they get authorization from the vault owner. The Ministry of Magic made a contract with the goblins a long time ago - a very ancient and powerful contract. It is precisely because goblins will never steal from the vault that people are accustomed to storing precious things in Gringotts."

"But I heard that Gringotts was broken into this summer?" Wade remembered a news report he had heard before.

"Yes, that's what happened."

Griphook, the goblin who came over with Professor Murray, heard what Wade said and immediately emphasized, "But he didn't steal anything. Gringotts is still the safest place in the wizarding world."

Professor Murray, who went to get the things, still had empty hands. Marchionne did not ask any more questions. After walking out of the door of Gringotts, he said to the two of them, "Sorry, Professor, Wade, I have to arrange for the new products to be put on the shelves as soon as possible. There are only a few days left before school starts, and there are still many businesses that need to be coordinated!"

Professor Murray nodded. "Go ahead, Marchionne."

"See you next time, Mr. Marchionne." Wade also said goodbye.

Marchionne held his hat down with one hand, bowed, and hurried away. Wade saw that he seemed to be heading towards the office of the Daily Prophet. Although he had already sighed in his heart several times, he couldn't help but say it again at this moment: "Mr. Marchionne is really a man who seizes every minute."

"When it comes to money, he is always more active than anyone else." Professor Murray said as he led Wade down the stairs, "But he is a very good businessman - I'm not saying he is more honest than others, but he has a longer-term vision than others. In order to gain greater benefits, he can spend several years or even more than ten years to build the foundation."

He looked at Wade with admiration and said, "If you were already thirty or forty years old and had a sudden flash of inspiration to create the Book of Friends, I would advise you to be careful - perhaps Marchionne would find ways to take more benefits from you. But you are only eleven years old -

He paused and smiled inexplicably.

Wade guessed: "Wouldn't it be easier to be deceived if you were younger?"

"No, Wade—" Professor Murray said with emotion, "You are young. This is your current weakness, but it is also your strength. Marchionne, like me, believes in your potential and looks forward to your shining in the future. Therefore, he will help you as much as possible now, devote time, resources and energy, and is even willing to give up some extra benefits to support your growth, hoping that you can bring him greater rewards in the future."

Vader frowned slightly.

Professor Murray didn't look down at him, but seemed to know what he was thinking. He smiled and said, "Unhappy? Do you think he is too realistic?"

"——Not unhappy." Wade did not admit it, but said: "I understand that most relationships between people come from being needed and used, but Mr. Marchionne is very enthusiastic... It is difficult for people to accept that his inner considerations are so——"

He hesitated, not knowing how to describe the contrast euphemistically.

Professor Murray smiled and said, "——Cold? You attach too much importance to practical interests?"

Vader nodded silently.

Professor Murray said, "Wade, the most terrifying thing in this world is not being used by others - because 'being used' is also a recognition of your talents and value. People who are completely worthless are pathetic, just like a speck of dust, no one cares whether they disappear or exist. So don't be afraid or disgusted by the idea that others want to use you. You must learn to use your talents and overcome obstacles in this relationship of interests and needs, and use this resource to promote your own growth. But you must pay attention to keeping a clear head and protecting your own interests. Don't become a tool of others, but be your own master."

He lowered his head and saw the boy's gray eyes looking at him seriously. Although he didn't say anything, Murray knew that the child would definitely remember his words and think and learn them carefully. A complex current surged in his heart.

On the one hand, Terrence Murray felt the satisfaction and relief of sharing wisdom and experience, and watching his students grow from ignorance to knowledge, from immaturity to maturity;
On the other hand, he felt that he seemed to be transmitting the cruelty, ruthlessness and complexity of adult society to innocent children. He was worried that the children would go astray due to bad influences, and he suddenly felt some regret and guilt in his heart.

Professor Murray then changed the subject and said in a relaxed tone: "But - these are too far away for you, don't consider them for now. Just remember, don't promise anything easily - if you don't know what to do, just come to me."

Professor Murray made a promise that he would never normally make.

"Thank you, Professor." Wade looked up and asked, "You have given me a lot of help since we met. I am really grateful - how can I repay you?"

"Then please continue to maintain your passion for learning and your unremitting desire to explore the unknown, Mr. Gray." Professor Murray said with a smile: "For a professor, what better reward is there than seeing the fruits of his hard work?"

……

Professor Murray used the Floo Network to send Wade back home again. However, because the acquaintances of the Floo Network Administration had already gone home from get off work, they could not temporarily connect the Gray's fireplace to the network. They could only fly to the nearby area first and then walk slowly.

"professor?"

"Ok?"

"I heard that Apparition can instantly transfer to another place?" Wade asked, patting the soot on his hair. "Why do we need to use the Floo Network?"

"Because Apparition is not a suitable way to travel with children." Professor Murray said gently, "It is a profound and dangerous magic. If you are not careful, it can cause disastrous consequences. Children are especially vulnerable. So when we don't need to escape, we should choose a safer means of transportation."

It was already late when they got home. The Grays were anxiously looking out the door and standing in front of the fireplace. Fiona, who was standing at the window, saw the two people, one big and one small, approaching slowly. She screamed in surprise and rushed out of the room, holding up her skirt.

Professor Murray stopped, looked at Wade and smiled, "Kid, you've been through a lot today, and you must be very tired. Although as a teacher I shouldn't say this, but - go home and have a good rest, and don't read tonight, okay?"

"Yes, Professor," Vader said respectfully and gratefully.

Seeing that the two men still had something to say, the Grays stopped at the door and waited for them to finish.

"Well, finally, because I am very satisfied with your first work, I want to give you a small reward." Professor Murray took out a very small box from his pocket and handed it to Wade.

Wade immediately guessed that this was what he had gone to Gringotts to get. How valuable could something be that Professor Murray could put in the vault? He didn't know, but he subconsciously refused, "No, Professor, I--"

"Don't refuse, Wade." Professor Murray stuffed the box into his hands without hesitation and said, "This is not just a reward, but also a test - use it well, Wade."

(End of this chapter)