Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

As a result, the two felt even closer, and even started chatting about some trivial matters unconsciously - this is often the topic of conversation among friends.

"It's not easy to get a late-night snack these days. Filch has been very diligent recently. It is said that he got lost in the castle one night a few weeks ago. Everyone said he was old, but he insisted that the walls inside the castle were different from usual..."

"You occasionally see Professor Quirrell around here... You should recognize him? He always behaves strangely. I've even seen him standing in a corner talking to himself."

"Fred and George? Of course I know them... but the last time I saw them was when they were trying to figure out what kind of spice Professor Quirrell had sprinkled on his head - what? They failed, of course, and ended up in detention."

Cedric was very talkative and funny.

But when they got to the end of the conversation, his words surprised Ryan a little.

"Actually, I've always wanted to meet you, ever since you first started school."

"Oh?"

Ryan raised an eyebrow. "I don't remember being this famous."

"You are famous, especially to me—do you remember Mr. Ollivander?"

Cedric smiled and said, "I'm his apprentice. I used to learn how to make wands in his shop every summer and winter vacation. This summer was an exception. My father and I went to watch the Quidditch World Cup!"

"Staff-making?"

Ryan was a little surprised.

As far as he knew, although wands were something that all wizards needed in today's era, not many people were willing to learn the technology of wand making.

It's boring, tedious, detail-oriented... and expensive, so most wizards are unwilling to engage in it.

"Not only wand making, I also love alchemy... It's a pity that the school stopped offering this course many years ago."

Cedric's eyes lit up when he talked about this - he seemed to really like it.

“Made from scratch, with precise and accurate steps…they are works of art.”

At this point, he seemed to realize that he was a little too involved.

So he immediately switched to, "So...?"

Ryan naturally understood what he said: "My wand?"

"Yes!"

Cedric said excitedly, "Mr. Ollivander called it a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, and said that if it could be complete, its power would be unimaginable... I'm afraid it would be comparable to the legendary Elder Wand!"

"My father wrote to me and told me that every time he went to Diagon Alley, he would see Mr. Ollivander sitting at the door in a daze, muttering why the school hadn't been closed yet and why you hadn't gone to Diagon Alley yet."

Hearing this, Ryan was also happy.

He also recalled the wand maker - the old man was indeed quite interesting.

Then, Cedric said directly, "Can I see your wand?"

"of course."

Ryan naturally had no objection.

Then, he looked at Cedric, who was holding the four-color magic wand and looking left and right with an excited look.

Ryan didn't find it strange, but admired Cedric even more.

“Fanatical and obsessive are the first steps to becoming a master.”

This is what Slytherin said.

"Throughout the history of the wizarding world, powerful and outstanding wizards have always, at some stage in their lives, become fanatically obsessed with something and filled with passion – that is the beginning of their legend."

"Passion, talent and ambition...it's an excellent combination."

There is no doubt that Cedric's love for wands and alchemy comes from the heart, and he also has outstanding talents, as well as...

Ambition.

"If there's a chance in the future, I'd like to help you complete it!"

Cedric said as he lowered his wand and handed it to Ryan.

"...What?"

Ryan was a little confused.

"Mr. Ollivander said that your wand—if someone can complete it, it will become a legend, and the wand maker who completes it will also become a legend!"

"I like this skill...so, I hope to help you complete it in the future."

Cedric's expression was serious, his eyes bright.

Ryan was no stranger to that determined look.

"Hufflepuff teacher..."

Yes, that was the hallmark of Hufflepuff, and it was what she hoped to see in her own house.

Her talent may not be outstanding among the Big Four, but no one in the Big Four will ignore her.

She is determined and tenacious, and will never give up once she sets her goal - just like a big tree that takes root in the earth and will eventually grow tall.

"Nothing can stop a seed from breaking open except death."

So, Ryan smiled.

Some people are just casual acquaintances even after being together for a long time, while some people may recognize each other after just a few words when they meet.

For example, Ryan at this moment feels that tonight has been worthwhile.

Because he witnessed an outstanding Hufflepuff.

"of course."

Ryan raised his wand, and four colors of light flashed in the kitchen.

"I'm looking forward to it, Cedric."

Chapter 52: Living Ryan scares away the dead ghost, and the elf tells the ancient secret!

After filling his stomach with delicious food, Cedric stood up and prepared to leave.

And when Ryan said he wanted to stay in the kitchen for another snack, Cedric was in awe.

"Merlin's skirt...it's already three o'clock. I always thought I was the last one to enjoy the midnight snack."

he sighed.

"Oh, Cedric—the later a supper is, the better it is, and the moonlight through the window is the best accompaniment."

Ryan is like an elegant gourmet.

"Sounds reasonable."

Cedric nodded and left.

But when he reached the door, he couldn't help but turn around and said to Ryan, "I have to say, Ryan...you are not what I imagined."

"Oh?"

Ryan blinked and motioned for him to continue.

"They all say you're a genius... and of course, you are."

Cedric smiled and said, "I know Qiu Zhang from Ravenclaw. She said you are a genius with broad knowledge and a curiosity about books. She has always been puzzled as to why you were not sorted into Ravenclaw."

"George and Fred said you were a perfect companion for a night out. You discovered many secrets of the castle that even they didn't know about. You also had unique insights into pranks. They thought you should be a Gryffindor."

"As for the Slytherin students..."

He couldn't hide his smile. "They're obviously very afraid of you. They say you have powerful magic and strange spells. There are rumors that you can make people scream and fall down or run away with just a glance."

Hearing this, Ryan was speechless.

"The first two are fine...but the last one—does that sound like a fire dragon?"

"That at least proves that they recognize your strength. I heard that some people think that if you join Slytherin, you might become their king."

Cedric smiled and said, "Of course, I don't believe what they say... because in my opinion, you are more like a Hufflepuff."

He looked at the food in front of Ryan, recalled the pleasant chat just now, and shrugged: "This is enough to prove that the Sorting Hat's result is correct."

After saying that, Cedric opened the kitchen door.

Then...

"Oh! Nighttime! I knew you little, delicious badgers would..."

Cedric saw Peeves floating in the air, looking as if he was just as I expected!

He secretly said something bad.

The Hufflepuff common room is right next to the kitchen, making it easy for them to make a nighttime stroll to the kitchen for a meal.

During this process, even Filch would find it difficult to notice that the castle manager is also a human being and he always needs to rest.

The only threat is Peeves!

This mischievous and energetic ghost often lingers nearby, sometimes for entire nights.

Apparently, Cedric's luck wasn't very good today...

"Ok?"

But the next moment, Cedric was surprised to find out.

Peeves's eyes suddenly seemed to notice Ryan inside the door and in the kitchen.

He instantly gasped - even though as a ghost it didn't need to breathe at all.

His eyes widened, his lips trembled, and even his voice suddenly became smaller.

"Rye...ah...I...Peeves hasn't been here! Peeves hasn't been here!"

He ran away screaming - it is worth noting that he even screamed in a very low voice, as if he was afraid of disturbing Filch.

Then, Cedric looked at Ryan with a strange look.

"...All right."

He said in a subtle tone: "I'm beginning to believe what Slytherin said."