Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

Chapter 56 Before hitting the wall, at least put on protective gear

Nicolas Flamel—Lian had certainly heard of the name.

Before he came to school, he had read a classic essay...it was written by Nicolas Flamel.

For this purpose, he even went to learn about this wizard and learned that he was a great alchemist.

He created the 'Philosopher's Stone' that can turn stone into gold and grant immortality, and has lived for over 700 years.

"He and Headmaster Dumbledore were partners in alchemy and collaborated on several excellent papers."

When Ryan told Harry and the others what he knew, he also saw Harry's ever-changing face.

"Can you tell me what happened, Harry?"

Ryan asked softly.

He had now realized that the questions Harry and the others were asking were probably related to what Hermione had hesitated to say before.

This made him really curious - how could a young wizard like Harry be connected to a wizard like Nicolas Flamel, who was now a legendary wizard in the wizarding world?

After hearing this, Harry hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Ryan, it's like this..."

He opened his mouth and told what he had been investigating since the beginning of this semester.

"Hagrid took me to Gringotts, but he didn't go into the vault with me. Instead, he went to another vault, the one that belonged to Dumbledore..."

"There's something in there. I think it's hidden in that room on the fourth floor—that trapdoor. Hermione said you know..."

"I think someone evil in the school wants to steal it... probably Snape..."

As Harry spoke, he took out a newspaper as evidence - the newspaper contained the content of 'Gringotts Robbery'.

"A few days ago, after I passed the Quidditch test, Hagrid accidentally let slip that the contents of that vault were related to Nicolas Flamel!"

Harry said excitedly, "I think the Philosopher's Stone might be hidden behind the trapdoor! Yes, immortality, the ability to turn everything into gold... Snape must be after it!"

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was right, and he secretly made up his mind.

He was going to find Hagrid tonight to make sure that what he had taken out of the vault was the Philosopher's Stone!

After hearing his explanation and the details added by Hermione.

Ryan was really shocked.

He hadn't expected that Harry actually had a talent for detective work—perhaps he should have lived in 221B Baker Street instead of number four, Privet Drive.

Yes, Ryan had to admit that although Harry's guess contained a lot of subjective conjecture, it was reasonable and extremely logical.

Well... the exception is his attitude towards Snape, which is obviously due to personal emotions.

Even after hearing the information he gave, Ryan's judgment was consistent with his.

"Dumbledore and Nicolas Flamel were good friends - if what Hagrid took out of the vault belonged to Nicolas Flamel, then there's a very high chance it's the Philosopher's Stone."

Ryan began to murmur.

"So, what Dumbledore said at the start-of-term dinner was indeed meant to lure someone—someone hiding in the castle, eyeing the Philosopher's Stone."

"But...why would Nicolas Flamel be willing to use the Philosopher's Stone as bait? Isn't it his lifeblood?"

"Or is it possible that the Philosopher's Stone behind the trapdoor is fake? But how could the other party be fooled in that case?"

Ryan was really curious.

It was the first time that he truly realized that there seemed to be an unknown conspiracy hidden behind this seemingly ordinary semester.

"I've been slacking off because of the learning atmosphere... I should have realized it earlier."

Ryan sighed inwardly.

Then he looked at Harry and asked, "So what are you going to do now?"

"We were planning to tell Dumbledore about this, but Professor McGonagall said that Dumbledore has been very busy lately because of the lawsuit filed by the pure-blood family. He might have to go to the Ministry of Magic to be questioned soon..."

Harry said somewhat unwillingly, while Hermione glanced at Ryan.

"Pure-blood family..."

After hearing this, Ryan's expression became a little subtle.

Obviously, this is still the follow-up effect of the previous duel.

However, this also surprised Ryan.

"Dumbledore... with his magical power and prestige, he actually had to accept questioning from the Ministry of Magic?"

"This principal is really good at controlling his own power."

He sighed in his heart.

In his opinion, legendary wizards like Dumbledore should be almost unconstrained by the conventional rules of the wizarding world - they are only bound by themselves.

Ryan found it hard to imagine that if there was a so-called Ministry of Magic in the wizarding world a thousand years ago, it would have asked the four giants to be "questioned"...

"Tsk tsk..."

Ryan clicked his tongue twice and stopped thinking about it.

"I think Dumbledore may have known someone wanted the Philosopher's Stone, but I don't think that person was Professor Snape."

Ryan said softly to Harry: "I believe Dumbledore may have already made arrangements for this, and you... Harry, this is not something you should be involved in."

He is very calm.

Since Dumbledore said that at the opening dinner, it means that he has some knowledge of the people hiding in the dark.

If a young wizard like Harry gets involved, it will most likely only put himself in danger.

"It's certainly right to fight evil for justice—but you must know yourself, Harry."

he said seriously.

His words startled Harry.

To him, Ryan was obviously advising him not to act rashly.

Harry was obviously reluctant to agree with Ryan's words, but after thinking about it, he couldn't find any reason to refute it.

"I see, Ryan... Thank you for the reminder, and for the news about Nicolas Flamel..."

He felt a little disappointed, thanked Ryan, and left unwillingly.

But Hermione walked last: "Ryan, don't mind Harry's attitude - he's just a little persistent..."

She explained to Ryan.

"I understand, Hermione."

Ryan nodded: "Of course I understand."

He thought of the past years.

That was when he had just followed the Big Four for two years and had initially mastered some basic spells.

At that time, he was also full of passion and did many reckless and impulsive things.

It’s hard for young people to turn back unless they hit a wall – most people who are mature enough know this, and Ryan understands it too.

"What about you, Ryan?"

But at this moment, Hermione looked at Ryan's face and asked for some unknown reason.

"What would you do if you encountered something like this?"

"I?"

Hearing this, Ryan grinned.

"I just said it all—people need to know themselves clearly."

He has a clear understanding of himself.

"It's good to follow the rules, but..."

Ryan repeated what the four teachers had said to him when he was caught acting recklessly in the past.

"We are wizards, Hermione - good wizards don't follow rules, magic helps us carve our own path."

Just as he had said to Harry just now.

He could certainly tell that Harry had no intention of giving up his investigation.

He never really intended to stop Harry either.

but...

"I'm just reminding you to be vigilant."

"I'm just saying, if you really want to investigate... be fully prepared—especially in terms of how to seek help and protect yourself in case of danger... Do you need me to teach you a few?"

Just like what his four teachers said to him in the past.

If you really decide to hit the wall, then... at least put on protective gear first and then break it!

Chapter 57 The giant monster's whereabouts, white cat!

Late at night, the moon is bright and high in the sky.

In the deep forbidden forest, the rustling of grass and trees in the wind can be heard everywhere - of course, that could also be the sound made by some creatures roaming in the dark.

Ryan walked in the night, surveying his surroundings through the moonlight filtering through the leaves.

He had cast a silencing charm on himself to ensure that he would not be easily discovered by the beasts of the Forbidden Forest, or by Ranger Rubeus Hagrid.

Although through Harry, his relationship with Hagrid is pretty good now.

But Ryan felt that no matter how good their relationship was, Hagrid would never allow him to explore the Forbidden Forest to find the Hufflepuff nursery.

Ryan walked and observed his surroundings.

He could see some long, dark gray sediments on the soil not far away, which stood out against the glowing moss.

"Traces of the Fire Ash Snake."