"........."

At this moment, Lockhart was enjoying today's feast. The house-elves at Hogwarts made another delicious meal according to his own recipe.

suddenly!

"Lockhart, I've read Rita Skeeter's report. It's not worth getting angry at such a person."

Professor Sprout, who was standing next to him, comforted Lockhart.

Next to Professor Sprout's desk was a newspaper, which was today's Daily Prophet.

It says:

“Do you really believe an explorer who claims to have made a world-shaking discovery? — Rita Skeeter.”

Chapter 148: Rita Skeeter's Report (1/5 for GT's Wife-loving Alliance Leader)

"Who is Lockhart? As we all know, he is an explorer and a best-selling author."

"But as far as we can remember, he has never claimed to be a researcher, nor has he published any research results."

"We have to wonder, is what he said about making a Squib a wizard true?"

"Or is it just a gimmick he made up to take advantage of his declining fame?"

"........."

"According to the reporter's in-depth research, according to Hogwarts students of the same period, Gilderoy Lockhart mentioned during his school years that his wish was to become a star. This shows that he is extremely obsessed with fame."

"........."

"When Lockhart became a professor at Hogwarts, he chose to use all the books he wrote as textbooks. We have to think deeply about the reasons behind his behavior."

"Is it for Galleons, or for fame, or both?"

"........."

“Any research is undoubtedly the result of years of painstaking research and repeated verification.”

"Lockhart used to publish one book every year and held fan meetings everywhere. We have reason to wonder where he got the time for research."

"If it's true, I'd call him a master of time management."

"........."

"If his research is true, maybe it can really turn a Squib into a wizard. We need to think about one thing. Is this research really his?"

"Is there a possibility? He obtained the research results of his predecessors at Hogwarts and took them for himself."

"Otherwise, it is hard to explain why there was no research result before joining Hogwarts."

“And after joining, within just one month, he produced a research result that can be considered top-notch.”

"........."

Professor Sprout once again saw this report, every word of which tempted the wizard to question.

He looked at Lockhart, who seemed to have turned his grief and anger into appetite, and subconsciously comforted him.

She felt that Lockhart was a nice person. Some time ago, he gave her a lot of unknown plants and a set of skin care products.

Plus, Rita Skeeter has a really bad reputation.

So, he comforted Lockhart directly from his perspective.

At this moment, Lockhart was enjoying the food with relish.

Hearing the comforting voice in his ear, Lockhart smiled, facing the worried Professor Sprout, he said comfortingly, "Don't worry, Professor Sprout."

"I know exactly what kind of person Rita Skeeter is."

"I won't get angry with such a person."

"Ah... I understand." Professor Sprout felt a little confused when he heard it. It was a little different from what he thought.

Lockhart himself was criticized so badly in the newspapers, and his character and ability were questioned in all aspects.

And he actually comforted himself as if nothing had happened.

This made her a little confused, so she could only nod and return to her seat.

Lockhart glanced at the familiar words and pictures on the Daily Prophet again, and the corners of his mouth curled up.

I received this newspaper this morning.

After watching it, there were not too many surprises, but it felt very normal.

If the pure-blood family does not take action, that would be a problem. Who knows, there might be a big bomb buried somewhere, waiting for him to step on it.

Since he chooses to promote his own magic system, there are already stories about what obstacles he may encounter.

He had expected the pure-blood family to use newspapers to exert public opinion, so why should he be angry?

But don't forget, who is he?

In addition to being a Hogwarts professor, he is also a best-selling author, and his fans are all over the British wizarding world.

When it comes to public opinion, he has such a good advantage that he must make good use of it.

However, Rita Skeeter might be able to make some plans.

The pure-blood family has taken action.

Then he can't fall behind.

.............

Afternoon, Hogsmeade, at Rita Skeeter's house.

The sunlight shines through the glass into the living room.

The tables and chairs in the living room are neatly arranged, and the air is filled with the smell of aromatherapy.

Entering the main entrance, you can turn your head slightly and see a very conspicuous bookshelf on the left wall, on which are placed various books, trophies, newspapers, etc.

These were all specially arranged by Rita Skeeter. She thought it was her honor and wanted everyone who entered her house to see them.

At this moment, Rita Skeeter was sitting on the sofa in the living room, with her legs crossed and a newspaper in her hand. She was looking at the article she had written through a pair of jewel-encrusted eyes, with a satisfied smile on her face.

This report is superbly written.

Not only did he gain a lot of fame, but he also earned a lot of gold galleons.

As for Lockhart, the protagonist of the report.

Sorry, she's not familiar.

However, someone reminded her that this was a hot spot and that there would be many benefits if she took advantage of it.

Of course she gave it a try.

It's not like she can't afford to offend Gilderoy Lockhart.

suddenly.

Bang bang bang!

There was a noise outside the window.

Rita Skeeter looked up and saw an owl with a letter.

She waved her wand, opened the window, and within seconds, the owl delivered the letter to her.

However, there was something a little off about the weight of the letter; it was heavier.

And it doesn't feel soft, but hard.

This made her guess.

As usual, after feeding some food to the owl, Rita Skeeter opened the envelope, seeing the familiar golden light, the corners of her mouth curled up.

Then....

Wow! Wow! Wow!

As Rita Skeeter tilted the envelope, a stream of gold Galleons fell on the table, making a rustling sound.

She roughly calculated that there were at least 10 gold galleons, which was less than half a month's salary for her.

Such an unexpected surprise made her very excited to open the envelope.

Then......

Rita Skeeter's face froze.

She saw a very familiar symbol - a beetle.

Then, on the envelope it was written: "Dear Animagus, Ms. Beetle."

"We read the report you wrote today and it was very good."

"The 15 gold Galleons in the envelope are a deposit. We also need you to write another report, which will be a reward of 35 gold Galleons."

"We'll meet tonight to discuss the details."

Rita Skeeter looked at an address below with a gloomy expression.

She's the unregistered Agnimas of the wizarding world, and that's her biggest secret.

It was leaked.

What's more troublesome is that even the animal she transformed into through her Animagus - a beetle - has become known to others.

What if the people in the Ministry of Magic get to know about this?

Then she......

When I think of the Ministry of Magic officials and pure-blood family members who were exposed by her.

Suddenly, she felt a chill all over her body and looked around cautiously, as if she was being watched.

After a moment, she looked at the address of the other party's invitation in the envelope and a cruel look appeared on her face.

Chapter 149: Skilled Forgetfulness Spell (Added 2/5 for GT Love Wife Alliance Leader)

At night, in an alley in Hogsmeade.

Now it was getting late at night, and the once noisy Hogsmodo had become much quieter, and the alleys were deserted.

At this moment, Rita, transformed into a beetle through Animagus, stayed at the entrance of the alley.

In the afternoon, she received a letter that seemed very polite on the surface, but was actually full of threats and inducements.

The letter asked me to wait for him in this alley.

There was no way out. She was an illegal Animagus and someone had a firm hold on her. She had no choice but to rush to the alley as the letter said.

But...she is not a woman who can be manipulated by others.

While thinking, she continued to lean towards the shadow to hide her figure.

Fortunately, her Animagus is a beetle, so it is very easy to hide itself.

As time passed slowly and the agreed time approached, there was still no one in the alley.

This made her a little anxious.

After a while.

suddenly.....

tread!tread!tread!

There was a sound of hurried footsteps, and Rita watched a figure in a gray wizard robe walk into the alley.

Hurry up and follow him.

If I'm not mistaken, this should be the wizard who asked her to meet.

Soon, the wizard stood in the middle of the alley, leaning against the wall, motionless.

And she, transformed into a beetle, flew over quickly.

After getting closer, he carefully observed the wizard's appearance.

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