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Chapter 336 Leaving School and Conspiracy

Gandalf looked at the joyful atmosphere in the Great Hall and the innocent children, his smile never fading.

He chuckled and said to Galadriel beside him, "Isn't this wonderful, madam?"

Galadriel was also infected by this atmosphere, her smile bright and her light becoming very soft. She nodded slightly: "This is a joy I have never seen anywhere else, so carefree and full of vitality, even the Blessed Land cannot compare at this moment."

She then turned to Gandalf, smiling broadly, “So this is why you chose to stay at Hogwarts, Mithranduil? As a Wanderer, even Rivendell and Lorien couldn’t stop you, but now you’re willing to stay here, which truly surprises me.”

Gandalf chuckled, looking kindly at the children laughing and playing below, and said gently:

"These children are the hope of the future, and I see infinite possibilities in them. If there is anything about Duir that I admire, it is not his ingenious creations, but the establishment of this magic school and the enrollment of these children."

He spread magic to these children—wizards, Dúnedan, elves, and perhaps more in the future—who, when they grow up, will become a powerful force against darkness and evil.

I have already foreseen the arrival of a golden age of magic! Perhaps when that time comes, even if Sauron gains power, he and his dark forces will be no threat at all.

Galadriel nodded in agreement upon hearing his words, a glint of wisdom flashing in her deep eyes, as if she had already foreseen that magnificent scene.

But then a look of worry appeared on his brow, and he said in a deep voice, "But we must ensure the safety of these children's minds and not give Sauron any opportunity to become corrupted, so as to prevent any children from being lured into darkness!"

The Númenor Empire was once so powerful that it defeated Sauron and his dark forces, even capturing Sauron alive.

However, he was ultimately corrupted and degenerated by Soren, leading to the downfall of the Númenórean Empire.

Sauron's greatest strength was never his fighting prowess, but rather his words and abilities that could corrupt the mind.

As Hogwarts grows stronger and produces more and more wizards, it will inevitably attract Sauron's attention.

If they were given the opportunity to bewitch and corrupt these wizards, that would be an outcome no one wants to see.

Gandalf was clearly aware of Galadriel's concerns, so he nodded and said, "Your concerns are not unfounded, which is one of the reasons why I chose to stay here. I believe that Naya's power is sufficient to protect the castle from the influence of the dark forces."

He then looked at Duy with admiration and trust in his eyes, "And we can also trust Duy. He has already created many miracles, and I believe he has already considered this."

Galadriel followed Gandalf's gaze and saw Dui taking care of Arwen. Her eyes softened instantly.

Meanwhile, Duy, who was serving milk in a golden cup and urging his wife to drink more, was completely unaware that Gandalf and Galadriel were talking about him.

Alwen has been pregnant for over two years, and according to the elves' gestation period, she will be born around the next semester, which is March of next year.

Because she was pregnant with twins, Alwen's belly was already quite large. Although Alwen still walked lightly, Dui was very careful with every step, afraid that she might bump into something.

At Duy's urging, Alvin finally gave up her plan to continue teaching in the next school year and handed the classes over to her grandmother Galadriel.

When an elf becomes pregnant, the unborn child will absorb the mother's nutrients and magic, causing the mother to become weak.

Alvin was carrying twins, which put even more pressure on her body.

Therefore, Elrond had prepared ample medicines and nutrients well in advance to prevent his daughter from feeling unwell and weak.

Meanwhile, Lady Amanda, the best in medical magic, stayed in the castle around the clock to check on Alvin's health at any time.

Dui was even more nervous. In order to nourish Alvin's body, he specially took out the meat of the Frost Dragon and asked Galadriel to invite the best elf in Loreen to cook a delicious meal.

The gold cup, used for treatment and nourishment, will also be used as Alwen's daily cup.

The golden cup imbues the liquid within with magic and vitality. Dui uses it specifically to hold Ent's beverage and Alavu bison milk to ensure Alwen's health.

With such meticulous care and maintenance, Alvin has not experienced any of the discomforts of pregnancy so far, except for feeling a bit swollen in her belly.

— With the end of the year-end banquet, the academic year has come to a complete close.

The next morning, the students left the castle and took carriages to Hogsmeade, the city at the foot of the mountain.

The students' parents who received the news had been waiting for a long time. Many students who hadn't seen their parents for a long time couldn't wait to jump off the carriage and rush into their parents' arms.

After saying goodbye to their friends and classmates, they returned to their respective homes.

Nowadays, every student's home has a fireplace, so they can easily walk home through it.

If you want to change your mode of transportation, you can also take the Knight Bus.

As long as there is a place name, you can take the Knight Bus to any place, even places not covered by the Firo Network.

Students like Adam Bailey, who live in Hogsmeade, don't even need Floo Powder; they can simply walk home without any trouble.

Some even skipped home, running off to Diagon Alley to buy magical snacks or play with other friends until it got dark before returning home.

The result was, of course, that he went home to find his parents with dark faces and received a loving lecture.

Hogwarts Castle, after all the students had left, became quiet again.

Most professors left the university and returned home for the summer vacation.

Even Gandalf has begun his own wanderings, riding his steed Swiftshade and traveling from place to place, and he won't be back until at least the start of the next school term.

Dui felt a little uneasy when things quieted down for a while, but he quickly turned his attention to the pregnant Alvin.

Alvin is now in the later stages of her pregnancy, and during this crucial period, Dui is not planning to do anything else but focus on taking care of his wife.

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Mordor, Baladurtar.

A white-robed phantom appeared in the tower, bowed and knelt before the demonic figure, saying, "Master, what are your orders?"

Sauron looked at the respectful white-robed ghost before him, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his red eyes, and then commanded:

"Saruman, I'm giving you a chance to get revenge. Go and lie low at Hogwarts Castle:"
First, inquire about the whereabouts of the One Ring. Even if the Ring is not in Duir's possession, it must be related to him.

Second, seize the opportunity to steal the magic stone. The magic stone can reshape the body. If you can get the magic stone, you can be resurrected and regain your power!
Third, I will give you a Ring of Power. Go and secretly corrupt those wizards, especially the young ones. I want Duir to experience the pain of being betrayed by the wizards he has painstakingly trained!

Upon hearing Duir's name, the White Ghost, also known as Saruman, revealed endless resentment and hatred in his eyes.

Although he is now completely controlled by Soren and has become a servant, he still remembers being killed by Duir and hates Duir to the core.

But upon hearing Sauron's request, he hesitated and said, "Master, Hogwarts is Duyle's lair. It's protected by many spells, and Duyle is no ordinary person. I'm afraid he'll discover me as soon as I get close..."

Soren waved his hand to interrupt him, "You don't need to worry about that. I've already thought of a way to make sure you won't be discovered even if you stand right in front of him!"

Upon hearing this, Saruman looked up in surprise: "Master, do you have a solution?"

Soren was confident, his gaze piercing through the tower and looking westward, his eyes filled with calculation and conspiracy.

"As far as I know, Duir established a magic school that specifically recruits children with magical talents. Those children have just returned from their studies, and Hogwarts will reopen in two months."

I need you to find a child, possess his body, and disguise yourself as a student to enter the castle…

(End of this chapter)