Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil.

Chapter 174 Touched
Dumbledore left the safe house without lingering.

Since it's theoretically safe outside...

Tom glanced at Li Weide. He had originally planned to leave this crappy place right now to avoid having to deal with that bastard Li Weide every day.

But...Tom reached out and touched his bald head, and decided to endure it for the time being.

He didn't want his grandfather and others to see him in this funny state!

Especially when he doesn't have much affection for his relatives.

Just as Tom was calculating how long he would need to stay here.

Li Weide's annoying voice came from the side again.

"How is it? It feels good, right? It's very smooth and even without being polished, how come it's so shiny?"

Tom was furious, but he managed to hold himself together, gathered up his books and prepared to go back to his room.

He will never leave the room again until the toxins in his scalp are completely removed and his hair grows back!

"Tom! I think you were born to have a bald head! It's a natural gift! Do you really want to waste your talent?"

Tom involuntarily quickened his pace and walked quickly up the stairs.

"How about not growing hair anymore? Just be bare-headed!"

Li Weide listened to Tom's footsteps downstairs, and even heard him stumble on the last step.

From this, it can be seen how much this kid resists being with me.

However, Li Weide did not think that he had put too much pressure on Tom.

Tom is a proud and conceited person by nature. If you want him to move in a good direction and gain huge benefits, you have to suppress him now.

Only by severely crushing his pride can you make him feel fearful. With fear in his heart, he will put away the idea of "I am the only one in the world".

Only in this way, he would not rely on his strength to act recklessly, but would always remain sober and rational...

Because he always remembers that there is someone stronger than him, who is stepping hard on his head!
The role that Li Weide wants to play is the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, which may fall at any time!

Come to think of it, it's a bit like what Dumbledore is doing to Grindelwald right now.

This time the house arrest was lifted, Tom should be considered to have gained "freedom" for the first time since he started school.

Because this time, Li Weide will not follow him.

However, according to Tom's character, he does not have enough strength now, so even if there is a lack of supervision, he should not dare to do anything too bad.

Therefore, Li Weide planned the next trip with confidence...

First, he had to continue to the wizard tower and tame the mutant fang geranium.

After that, it's time to visit Newt Scamander.

Levitra believed that he could definitely see many magical animals there that he couldn't see anywhere else!

This is very important to Li Weide.

Three days later, Tom, with his flowing black hair restored, disappeared into the fireplace with his suitcase without hesitation.

That hurried look was like a tiger chasing after him...

He didn't dare walk slower... What if that bastard Li Weide asked to go with him again?
Fortunately, Li Weide seemed to be very busy this time and did not make such a request again.

Even when he left, he didn't see Li Weide.

After Tom came out of the fireplace in the Broken Axe, he went to Diagon Alley to do some shopping.

Then he followed the Leaky Cauldron and returned to the Muggle world.

On the side of the muddy street, he saw a familiar carriage.

A familiar person was sitting in the driver's seat of the carriage.

It was Mr. Augustus, the Riddle family's butler.

"Good day, Master Tom." Mr. Augustus jumped out of the carriage and opened the door for Tom.

"Thank you..." Tom murmured, and climbed into the carriage.

Before he left the safe house, he had written a letter to his family, asking them to wait for him at this time and place.

Mr. Riddle naturally did not refuse. In fact, he had long wanted Tom to live in Riddle Manor.

Even though Tom is a formidable wizard, he is his own bloodline after all, and he will inherit his family property.

Therefore, Master Riddle really hopes to develop some relationship with his grandson.

Mr. Augustus closed the door, and felt that Master Tom was not as scary as he had imagined...

At least he is much better-mannered than his father, Old Tom.

Arrogant old Tom never said thank you to the servants.

The carriage started moving quickly, and after more than half an hour, it arrived at Riddle Manor.

Mr. and Mrs. Riddle were already waiting for them there.

However, just like last time, Tom did not see his cheap father, Old Tom.

Master and Lady Riddle got into the carriage.

"Go to the room I prepared for you first, put your luggage away, and then have a meal." Master Riddle said with a smile.

"Okay," Tom said quietly.

Although the two elderly people in front of him were his grandparents, he still felt a little restrained.

This is not common for Tom, who is usually good at talking and dealing with others when he is outside.

In fact, everyone who knows Tom in Hogwarts likes him... except that bastard Levitra, of course...

Because Tom's tricks couldn't fool him at all...After that, the three people in the carriage fell silent.

Mr. and Mrs. Riddle just kept looking at their grandson, and the more they looked, the more they liked him...

The truth is that Tom looks almost the same as old Tom, both are equally handsome and likable.

Although Tom felt uncomfortable being stared at...

But compared to staying in the safe house and spending time with that bastard Levitra, being looked at a few more times at Riddle's house is not a big deal!
After a while, Tom couldn't help it anymore. Instead of being stared at like this, he might as well say something...

"I mentioned in my previous letter that I wanted to find a quiet place..."

"It's ready. After receiving your letter, I immediately found someone to start the construction. It was just recently completed." Master Riddle smiled, "I'll take you there after dinner. After you have seen it, if you need anything, you can tell Augustus directly. After all, I don't really understand what you need specifically, so I can only arrange it according to my understanding..."

Mr. Riddle seemed to be aware of Tom's restraint, and then he began to find topics to chat with Tom in a casual manner.

This made Tom feel much better, and at the same time, he became more familiar with his grandparents.

After putting down their luggage and having lunch, Mr. Riddle took Tom to a woods behind the manor alone.

This forest is also part of the manor.

In the woods, there is a newly built two-story building that looks very nice.

Moreover, since it was hidden in the woods, it met the requirements mentioned in Tom's letter.

Quiet, secluded...

"I have already told the servants not to go near this woods," said Master Riddle.

Tom looked around quietly and felt very satisfied.

In addition to the quiet and secluded location of the house, there is a large open space outside the house where he can practice new spells.

This is much more comfortable than a safe house.

Master Riddle asked, "How is it? Are you satisfied with this place?"

"Thank you, this is a great place," Tom said sincerely.

"I'm your grandfather, no need to thank you." Master Riddle looked around, "A hundred years after I die, this place will be yours."

Tom shook his head. "You will live a long and healthy life."

"Hehehe... You must say this kind of thing often outside, right? Don't say it at home in the future. There is no need for too much unnecessary courtesy between blood relatives."

Tom felt inexplicably warm in his heart when he heard this.

These years outside.

Excluding the days in the orphanage... In the orphanage, he was actually still carefree. After all, he was the only one who bullied others.

But everything changed after I met that bastard...

He can no longer be a tyrant.

After arriving at Hogwarts, for the sake of future development, he had to restrain his temper, put on a false mask, and flatter those who were less capable and talented than him...

To be honest, although that bastard Li Weide is hateful, when he is next to him, he doesn't need to pretend...

And now, there seems to be one more place where disguise is not needed.

"All right," replied Tom, without the polite thanks this time.

Master Riddle nodded with satisfaction. "If you are worried that someone might accidentally break in and disturb you, I can also send some guards to guard the entrance to the forest..."

"There's no need for that. I naturally have ways to keep this place undisturbed." Tom said calmly, stroking the handle of the wand that emerged from his pocket.

Seeing this, Master Riddle nodded in understanding, "Okay... Then I won't worry about it. Um... Please forgive me for not understanding your abilities, but... If you can try not to hurt others..."

"Don't worry, even wizards cannot harm Muggles casually. Most of the Muggle legends about wizards are not true. You don't need to be too wary of wizards." After Tom said this, he felt that his point of view was a bit too absolute.

Then he added: "Well... although there are indeed some evil dark wizards, but... just like there are criminals among Muggles, this is also unavoidable... In short, wizards also have their own government and law enforcement agencies to govern these..."

"Well, I feel relieved then." Master Riddle smiled and said, "Then let's go in and take a look..."

The new house that Mr. Riddle built for Tom was quite large, and it was not just a single laboratory as Tom said in his letter.

Living room, kitchen, study, bathroom...it has everything you need.

As for the laboratory Tom needed, it was placed on the second floor.

Next to the laboratory, there is a bedroom...

The various furnishings and configurations are almost the same as those of a wizard's home.

There would be no problem even if Tom moved here directly.

I have to say that Master Riddle's arrangements were very thoughtful...

"Satisfied?" asked Master Riddle.

"Well... very satisfied, but..." Tom hesitated.

To be honest, Tom did feel confused.

For a Muggle who had never seen a wizard before, this arrangement was too reasonable.

Master Riddle smiled and said, "I know what you are wondering. I really can't arrange it like this by myself. But... there is someone in our family who has seen what a wizard's home looks like, right?"

Tom's eyes widened. "You mean..."

"Yes, Tom...your father...he gives a lot of useful advice."

Tom's mood became complicated when he heard this, as if a string hidden in his heart was touched at this moment...

It was also as if... something that I had been secretly looking forward to suddenly appeared.

(End of this chapter)