Hogwarts: Starting with full Unforgivable Curses

Chapter 153: Hogwarts Murder? Poor Ginny
"I'm not sure about that. After all, his brain isn't usually very good."

Dylan shrugged.

Professor Mike's eyelids jumped. "It's still unclear whether this news is true or not. I'm referring to the fact that Lockhart is planning to kill someone."

Dylan nodded. "Yes, maybe he just wanted to spread rumors."

As far as he could remember, he didn't remember any specific connection between Lockhart and little Tom.

He even forgot that Lockhart had spread the news that a murder was going to happen at Hogwarts to the outside world.

This change was somewhat beyond his expectations.

"Lockhart is a pretty good experimental subject. I hope he doesn't cause any trouble and destroy himself. Then I'll have to find another experimental subject with some strength, but not much. It will be really difficult."

Dylan stood up and said, "I think we should end our after-school tutoring here for today. Professor, could you please ask Professor Flitwick what he thinks?"

Professor McGonagall frowned. "His attitude is clear in the letter. It tells me to be vigilant. No one can be sure that Lockhart leaked the news yet."

Dylan nodded. "Yeah, so we should stay alert to Lockhart first. Maybe we can keep an eye on him."

Professor McGonagall also stood up: "I think I should go talk to Flitwick first."

Just as Dylan was about to say goodbye and leave, he also started to make some preparations in advance.

Suddenly, a black shadow flew past the window with a whistling sound.

"Bang" sound.

A screaming scarlet letter slammed against the closed window, squeezed in through the cracks, and swirled wildly in the room, continuing to emit Professor Flitwick's screams.

"McG! Something's wrong! Come over and join us!"

The Scarlet Letter opened its mouth wide, and its voice was so sharp that it seemed to penetrate the walls, shaking the magic books on the bookshelf slightly.

"Remember to bring Dylan with you! Snape asked him to come along. I think he meant not to let Dylan go back to the dormitory alone. Okay, okay, I won't say any more - anyway, come quickly!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the screaming letter that had been screaming on its own without Professor McGonagall opening it finally stopped and slowly fell on the desk, not moving anymore.

Professor McGonagall's expression changed slightly: "Something happened?!"

Dylan's mouth twitched slightly as he listened to the scream.

"So, Professor, now we..."

"Let's go! To the staff room!"

Professor McGonagall walked out of the office door with great speed.

Dylan hurried to follow.

Wait until the two of them arrived at the staff lounge.

There were quite a few people gathered here, and the atmosphere was solemn - almost all the teachers were present.

Professor Snape was wearing a black robe - it was not the one Dylan gave him. It looked neither new nor old, and it must be something he wore before.

At this moment, his face was gloomy and he was standing by the wall, as if isolated from others.

As soon as Dylan entered the room, Professor Snape's eyes swept over him coldly.

Dylan had just separated from Professor Snape not long ago, and when they met again, he nodded to Professor Snape.

At the same time, Professor Sprout sat in a chair, tugging at the corners of his clothes with his hands nervously, his brows almost twisted into a round knot.

Professor Flitwick was short and was pacing back and forth quickly, muttering to himself. From time to time, he raised his hand to wipe the non-existent beads of sweat from his forehead.

When the other professors saw the vice president come in, they all looked over.

"McG! You're finally here!"

Professor Flitwick paused and waved to Professor McGonagall.

"What's the situation now?"

"There's a student! The Heir of Slytherin has captured her! And taken her to the Chamber of Secrets!"

"Where did you get this news?"

Professor McGonagall looked over with a frown.

"That heir left another line of words there! I saw it when I passed by!"

Professor Flitwick tried to keep his voice down, but his tone was trembling.

"It says on it—her remains will remain in the Chamber of Secrets forever!"

"What? Whose bones?!" Professor McGonagall stared at Flitwick.

"It's Weasley... the little girl named Ginny." Madam Hooch held the back of the chair with one hand and leaned back a little limply.

"What!" Professor McGonagall's eyes widened, her brows almost raised, "How dare that heir kidnap my student?!"

Thinking of the cute little girl from the Weasley family, Dylan noticed that Professor McGonagall even clenched her fists.

"It seems the situation is now critical. We have to suspend the exams and send all students home tomorrow!"

Professor McGonagall took a deep breath, and the wrinkles around her eyes deepened.

Dylan blinked.

It seems that he can't make preparations in advance. Harry and the others will probably start their action tonight.

"The key is this guy Lockhart. What on earth is he trying to do? Is he being bribed by old Malfoy to pass on information about a murder at school to the outside world?"

Dylan pondered to himself.

Although Lockhart's existence is not worth mentioning, even if he wants to make trouble, with his strength, it is difficult for him to cause any waves.

However, it is true that the evildoers’ schemes are no match for the foolish man’s sudden inspiration.

Even though Dylan didn't take many of Lockhart's actions seriously, there was no guarantee that this guy wouldn't suddenly come up with some new and interesting ideas.

"Maybe Hogwarts should really be closed. Dumbledore used to say that—"

Professor McGonagall sighed, but before she could finish her words, the door to the lounge behind her was slammed open again.

"boom!"

Lockhart appeared with a playful smile on his face that made people want to slap him in the face.

"Oh! Hey, friends, you're all gathered here? I hope you didn't miss anything interesting."

Hearing that inappropriate tone, Dylan's eyes twitched slightly, and a nameless anger rose in his heart.

He clutched the wand in his sleeve and resisted the urge to raise his hand and cast a killing curse on this guy.

But when his eyes swept over Professor Snape standing by the wall, Dylan noticed that the muscles on the back of Professor Snape's hands also tightened when Lockhart's bright clothes touched his robes.

Dylan silently withdrew his gaze without saying a word.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire staff lounge was quite cold, and everyone's eyes were focused on Lockhart at the door.

Professor Flitwick and Professor McGonagall narrowed their eyes and stared at each other.

However, before anyone else could speak, Professor Snape's back left the wall, and he stood up straight, his eyes grim, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Look, here comes our savior who will solve our problems." Professor Snape stepped forward, came to Lockhart's side, and blocked Professor McGonagall and Dylan sideways.

"What?" Lockhart was stunned.

"I know you must be very anxious, but don't worry. We will leave the task of rescuing the abducted student from the secret room to you."

"What?" Lockhart's eyes widened.

"Gryffindor - although I don't like those students - but if a student is kidnapped, it will also affect the reputation of Slytherin -"

What? Slytherin still has a reputation?

Dylan glanced sideways.

Professor Snape tilted his head, lowered his gaze slightly, and met his gaze.

Dylan looked away again.

"So, please go to the secret room and rescue that student. Haven't you always wanted to show off your prowess and let others see your glory? This is a good opportunity."

Professor Snape's voice was low and oppressive.

Dylan complained to himself.

A good time to watch some idiots jump up and down?
Lockhart froze in his place and did not jump.

He even seemed to be petrified by a basilisk. His whole body was tense and he stood there motionless. The smile on his face was also quite stiff. He looked a bit like the petrified Nearly Headless Nick.

"Yes, I heard you say at dinner yesterday that you already knew the location of the Chamber of Secrets - you have it completely in your hands!" said Professor Sprout.

"Oh, I remember now. You said you were absolutely sure you could get rid of the monster in the Chamber of Secrets. This time it all depends on you." Professor Flitwick glanced at Lockhart.

"The attacks are still happening. Hagrid is not the heir who can open the Chamber of Secrets, Lockhart. Didn't you say you regretted not being able to fight the monster controlled by Hagrid? Now is your chance."

Professor McGonagall stared at Lockhart, as if trying to read some clues from his face.

But Lockhart looked confused at the moment, his lips trembling, and his voice squeezed out: "Did I say these words? I don't seem to remember"

"I remember it very clearly, Master of Magic Gilderoy." Professor Snape's harsh tone came out, "The situation at school is a mess now. If Dumbledore had asked you to take over these things earlier, you would have handled it very well - hehe."

Professor McGonagall nodded. "In that case, as the Deputy Headmistress, I, on behalf of Dumbledore, will now make arrangements with you. Tonight, you need to enter the Chamber of Secrets alone, rescue Ginny Weasley, and preferably get rid of the monster at the same time."

"This time it's what you wanted, Lockhart. I'm so happy for you." Professor Snape said with a forced smile.

Lockhart gently held onto the wall, his movements no longer as graceful as when he came. He looked around at the teachers around him.

However, everyone just looked at him with admiration - their eyes were full of trust.

Lockhart really wanted someone to ask for this job, but the end result was disappointing.

After a moment's silence, Lockhart walked towards the door with a somewhat unsteady pace: "I - I'm happy to take this job - after all, I do have the ability - hahaha, wait a moment, I'll go to the office to make some preparations and be back soon."

Lockhart opened the door of the lounge and rushed out.

The movement was much faster than opening the door.

"The troublesome guy was finally thrown off."

Professor McGonagall turned around.

——She had no intention of entrusting the task of rescuing Ginny to that unreliable guy.

Want to wait for Lockhart to rescue Ginny?
I'm afraid Ginny's bones are about to be weathered!
"Immediately! All professors, take action! Go out on patrol and make sure no student lingers in the corridors!"

Professor McGonagall began giving orders.

"Heads of every house, tell your students that the Hogwarts Express will be taking them away tomorrow morning!"

"This time, no matter whether the secret room issue can be resolved or not, no more accidents can happen to students!"

The professors in the lounge also stood up.

No matter what, as professors of Hogwarts, even though they are a little frightened in the face of the current situation, they are the only ones who can maintain the precarious Hogwarts!
"Dylan, come with me, I will take you back to the dormitory." Professor McGonagall took Dylan's hand.

Dylan didn't let go, but nodded, his eyes calmly looking towards the corner of the wall.

Harry and Ron were startled.

I finally breathed a sigh of relief when I saw Dylan leave with Professor McGonagall.

When the last professor closed the staffroom door and left, the room fell silent.

The candlelight hanging on the wall flickered slightly.

A dim corner of the room.

Two heads slowly appeared.

"Harry, why do I feel like Dylan saw us?" Ron lowered his voice.

"Impossible, this is an invisibility cloak, even the professors can't see us!" Harry shook his head.

"I think we should act quickly. That damn guy actually kidnapped my sister!" Ron came out.

Harry nodded and held the invisibility cloak in his hands, not putting it away immediately.

"Let's go. Regardless of whether Lockhart is the loser Dylan said he was, since he's going to the Chamber of Secrets, we should tell him what we know!"

at the same time.

Led by Professor McGonagall, Dylan was sent all the way back to the Gryffindor common room, and the students he met on the way were also sent back to the dormitory.

Standing at the door of the lounge, Professor McGonagall explained the current situation to everyone, which immediately caused an uproar.

Especially after learning that the person attacked was Ginny, the Weasley boys became extremely anxious.

However, Professor McGonagall could only comfort them for a while, and then changed the password of the fat woman's portrait.

Dylan walked slowly towards his dormitory, and the Weasley twins pushed their way through the crowd towards him.

"Hey, Dylan! Is Ginny going to be okay? Can your divination predict anything?" Fred looked anxious.

"Please, don't tell us bad news!" George wailed.

Dylan: "Should I tell you or not?"

Fred followed Dylan into the latter's dormitory and said quickly, "Don't listen to his nonsense. Dylan, you can tell us everything you have divined!"

George nodded repeatedly: "Yes, that's what I mean."

Dylan rolled his eyes. "Don't worry, the professors will try to get Ginny out tonight. I don't think anything will happen to her."

The twins breathed a sigh of relief after receiving a positive answer - even though they had no way of verifying whether what Dylan said was true or not.

"Well, the professors are sending us home tomorrow. Look on the bright side, at least you won't have to take the exam."

Dylan patted the shoulder of the Weasley closest to him.

—Sometimes he couldn't tell which was Fred and which was George.

"God, this might as well be us taking the test!"

(End of this chapter)