Hogwarts: Hermione and I switched identities!

"The moment the Basilisk was released, it was immediately sealed away again. Besides you, there are other Basilisks in Hogwarts."

You're not the only one who has mastered the language of snakes; it was that old snake-speaker who caused the snake monster to fall back into slumber.

And... I also heard a rumor, but I don't know if I should say it."

"If you don't tell me now, when are you going to?"

"It seems that some people at Hogwarts have even learned Avada Kedavra."

"How is that possible?" Voldemort exclaimed in astonishment. "Even it took me quite a while to learn Avada Kedavra. Tell me, which of those old fogies at Hogwarts would be willing to learn Avada Kedavra?"

"Don't you know that once you use Avada Kedavra, you'll be targeted by the Ministry of Magic?"

The Death Eater lowered his head and respectfully pressed his lips to Voldemort's ear: "Master, the latest news from the Ministry of Magic is that someone at Hogwarts has used Avada Kedavra, and they are currently searching for the culprit."

Suddenly Voldemort raised his head and saw a glimpse of memory.

A memory that belongs to me, yet is not.

This memory comes from his Horcrux, the notebook that was kept at Hogwarts.

He saw a figure appear in front of him, holding a golden longsword in his hand.

Although it is common, it lacks the sharpness of a sword blade; instead, it is constantly surrounded by azure magical light.

It's less of a longsword and more of a magic wand.

Wand? Voldemort pondered carefully, name after name flashing through his mind.

The black-haired boy used this longsword to destroy the body of his Horcrux.

Could it be the Gryffindor sword?

The thought had barely crossed his mind when Voldemort shook his head violently.

No, it absolutely cannot be the Gryffindor sword.

He knew the reason.

First, the Gryffindor sword looks different from this sword. Second, the Gryffindor sword must be obtained from the Sorting Hat.

However, the black-haired boy in front of him did not have the Sorting Hat in his hand, and the longsword seemed to have appeared out of thin air.

Moreover, the longsword carried a faint aura of death, completely different from the rich aura of the Holy Spirit emanating from the Gryffindor sword.

If it's not the Gryffindor sword, then what is it?

A thought suddenly popped into Voldemort's mind.

He had considered this name before, but Voldemort still didn't dare to confirm it.

If what I'm thinking is true, then the origin of this longsword is truly terrifying.

Sword in the Stone!

That holy sword, known as the King's Sword, once belonged to a true king, King Arthur.

But by now, this holy sword should have been lost forever. It should have gone to its grave with King Arthur. How could it possibly appear at Hogwarts, and how could it possibly be in the hands of a second-year student?

Voldemort rubbed his face repeatedly, taking deep breaths, trying to calm himself down.

But it seems to vaguely match.

If nothing unexpected happens, this longsword is the legendary sword in the stone, and there can only be two people who possess it.

One of them was, of course, King Arthur, the former owner of the sword in the stone.

The other is an even more legendary and unfathomable figure.

Merlin.

A truly powerful wizard who only has a name, yet no one knows where his grave is, and even what he did in his life is known only to a few.

Almost no one knows what Merlin did in his final moments.

Furthermore, if this person truly mastered Avada Kedavra to this level of proficiency in less than half a month, then his identity...

Voldemort raised his hand, his gaze cold as he looked at the two Death Eaters behind him, debating whether or not to tell them.

Perhaps it's too early to say, because Voldemort didn't fully trust either of them.

If you tell them that Merlin is still alive, they might abandon you on the spot.

Without a doubt, Voldemort could confirm that the black-haired boy, the black-haired boy named Tom, must be Merlin's disciple.

Merlin, to this day, is either alive or has left behind his treasured possessions, which just happened to be obtained by this person.

Voldemort tapped his fingers rhythmically on the chair.

Tom Riddle, what an interesting name.

Voldemort never imagined that someone would have the exact same name as him.

Moreover, this person's talent seems to be no less than his own.

Judging from the man's final actions, it seemed that the basilisk had become his slave.

Did they steal something from me and destroy my Horcrux?

Voldemort slowly clenched his fist, crushing the armrest of the chair: "You two go to Hogwarts and find a boy named Tom. Investigate him thoroughly, and if you have the chance, bring him to me!"

If there's no chance... then kill him on the spot.

In any case, this man named Tom absolutely cannot be allowed to stay.

I never expected there to be so many hidden talents in Hogwarts. First, there was someone who could use the Divine Slash Spell to repel his own body.

The person had been possessing a girl named Hermione, and now, a new character has appeared.

Voldemort paused.

No, it seems I've always treated them as two different people.

When he was still possessing Professor Quirrell's body, he didn't realize how powerful Tom was.

But if we connect the person on Tom and Hermione's person...

Could it be that Tom is the mysterious person I've been searching for?

“Interesting.” Voldemort tapped the armrest and called back the two Death Eaters who were about to leave. “Go tell the Ministry of Magic.”

"Master, shall we inform the Ministry of Magic?"

The Death Eater's expression changed drastically.

Who are they? They're Death Eaters! Going to the Ministry of Magic on their own initiative is practically suicide.

"What a bunch of stupid idiots! Don't you know Lucius works at the Ministry of Magic?"

The two of them immediately came to their senses and nodded.

“Go and inform Lucius that Tom used a forbidden spell at Hogwarts, Avada Kedavra.”

Those bunch of idiots at the Ministry of Magic will definitely find a way to put Tom on the wanted list and lock him up in Azkaban.

Then you can figure out a way to bring this person to me, or just kill him.

In any case, I hope the worst news I hear is that Tom died in Azkaban.

Voldemort sneered.

He believed Tom would definitely be imprisoned in Azkaban, and that it was absolutely impossible for him to escape the Ministry of Magic's wanted list.

Chapter 147 The Ministry of Magic's Actions

Hogwarts.

Tom rubbed the basilisk's head on his back and patted its snake eyes affectionately.

"I hope that no news of anyone being killed by the Basilisk will come from Hogwarts."

And don't let any news spread that someone has been petrified by the basilisk. Do you understand what I mean?

The basilisk seemed somewhat displeased as it patted its tail, but still nodded.

It was somewhat wary of the creature in front of it.

They were not only wary of his strength, but also of his deep blue eyes.

In the eyes of the basilisk, Tom was no ordinary man; if he wanted to deal with him, Tom would be utterly powerless.

The basilisk flicked its tongue, indicating that it understood.

After some time, I will send you away. Besides you, I have another very good friend, a fire dragon. I hope you can get along well with him.

Fire dragon?

Upon hearing the name of this species, the basilisk trembled with fear.

For these basilisks, the fire dragon is their natural enemy; if the fire dragon so desires, it can devour them in no time.

In the eyes of the fire dragon, they were no different from harmless little creatures.

"Don't worry, if you listen to him obediently, he won't hurt you."

“No need for that. Bring him to see me first.” A woman’s voice suddenly appeared in Tom’s mind.

"Teacher?" Tom suddenly realized.

The witch rarely contacts Tom on her own initiative, but every time she does, it's because something very important has come up.

"Bring him to me," the witch repeated. "I'm glad to see your increased proficiency with Avada Kedavra."

"Since you Hogwarts also have some things to do during this time, why don't you stay here with me?"

Is Hogwarts up to something?

Tom scratched his head in confusion, but still placed his palm on the top of the basilisk's head.

While chanting incantations, Tom and the basilisk gradually disappeared into the air.

When they opened their eyes again, they had already entered the realm of death.

The basilisk nervously thumped its tail, its tongue flicking in and out. It felt an overwhelming terror towards this new place.

Although he didn't know where he was, he could sense the intense aura of death in this area.