The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

It doesn't hurt that your son sells your father's land, right?!

Love is not about making money!

"That's a house left by an old friend of mine, and it belongs to me now. So, it's free." Dumbledore waved his hand. "Since you won't be staying at school during the holidays, you can move in."

"That's great. Thank you very much, Professor Dumbledore, for finding a place for us to stay despite being so busy." Li Weide said with gratitude.

"It's nothing, just something I did conveniently." Dumbledore looked at Levid and Tom, his face suddenly becoming serious.

Levitra and Tom knew that this was the beginning of Dumbledore's coming to the point.

"I originally thought you would stay at school for Christmas. I was planning to let you stay in that house during the summer vacation... Can you tell me why you don't spend the holidays at Hogwarts?"

Li Weide was just about to speak and say that he wanted to secretly visit Mrs. Cole or something.

But before he could open his mouth, Tom spoke again.

"It's my fault... I want to take advantage of the holiday to visit my family... Vader plans to go with me."

Li Weide looked at Tom in surprise and said, "I haven't even started writing yet, why did you admit it?"

According to his previous understanding of Tom.

Shouldn't Tom have said nothing and gone quietly to meet the Gaunts?

Why did he tell Dumbledore directly now?

Dumbledore was also a little surprised. "Have you found any clues about your family?"

"Yes... I've been looking for clues about my father's last name, Riddle, but I've never found any..."

"Later, Wade reminded me that maybe I could try to look up my mother's last name..."

"I originally thought that since my mother died in such a miserable state at the doorstep of an orphanage, she might be a Muggle who couldn't do magic... That's why I never checked it out before."

"However, since I couldn't find my father's last name, I looked up my mother's last name in the library...Gaunt."

Dumbledore narrowed his eyes slightly, "Gaunt...your mother is from the Gaunt family."

"Professor, do you also know the Gaunt family?" asked Li Weide.

"Well, they should be descendants of Slytherin..." Dumbledore looked at Tom, "I'm sorry, Tom, I should have asked Mrs. Cole about your mother's name. If I had known it earlier, you might have found your family earlier."

"Nothing..." Tom said flatly.

"So, you are planning to go to the Gaunts' house together?" Dumbledore asked again.

"Yes, what's the problem?" Tom asked coldly.

"Well... I shouldn't have stopped you, but I heard the Gaunt family doesn't have a very good reputation. If you rashly come in, you might be in danger..."

"Bad reputation?" Tom asked with a frown.

"Yeah... When I was helping out at the Ministry of Magic, I chatted with some old Aurors, and they mentioned that they had arrested Slytherin's descendants before... because they often illegally cast spells on Muggles who strayed into their neighborhood!"

Tom's face turned a little ugly when he heard this.

Dumbledore continued, "While talking to them, I heard that old Gaunt... Marvolo Gaunt, was sentenced to six months in Azkaban for resisting arrest and attacking Ministry of Magic officials who came to his door."

"These six months ruined his health, and he died not long after returning. So... you should have another uncle. Given the Gaunt family's past reputation, and the fact that your mother would rather die at the door of the orphanage than return home... it's enough to prove that your uncle might not welcome you... Although what I say may sound a bit harsh, I still have to tell you the truth... So, even so, do you still want to meet him?"

Tom was silent for a moment longer, and then he said, "I'd like to go to the Gaunts' after all."

Dumbledore looked at Tom silently for a long moment, and then his expression softened.

"I'm glad you told me this, Tom... I'm glad you trusted me. But... I think it's very necessary for me to go with you."

Chapter 120 Tom: I understand. I just need to imitate Li Weide.

"why?"

On the way back, Li Weide couldn't help but ask.

"Why?" Tom asked expressionlessly.

"I'm asking you, why did you tell Dumbledore about this? This is not your style." Levid asked curiously.

"I just want Dumbledore to come with us," said Tom. "That way you can't trick me."

Li Weide:?

"Don't treat me like a fool, Wade. You're a man who never does anything without a profit. How could you possibly accompany me to meet my family for no reason? So, you must be trying to trick me somewhere."

"Tom, you've misunderstood me so deeply. When did I ever become unprepared for anything? And... have you forgotten that we're close friends? Isn't it normal for close friends to help each other?"

"Haha, you still say you're Annie's best friend...but isn't that a clear calculation? Best friends are meant to be sold."

"Nonsense! Best friends are best friends!"

"Beware of fire and theft...and you! For sure!"

"Okay... whatever you say. Anyway, I don't have any other thoughts this time..."

Levid really didn't have any other thoughts this time. Just like when he wanted to watch Dumbledore burn Tom's cabinet, he just wanted to go and have a good time.

I didn't expect that this kid has been tricked by me so much that he's now wary of me to this extent...

Tom curled his lips. In his opinion, no matter whether Li Weide had any plans or not, it was always better to be on guard.

Moreover, with Dumbledore around, he did feel much more at ease.

Although Dumbledore didn't like him very much, he was still very reliable when it came to serious matters.

And... Levid was right about one thing. Telling Dumbledore directly this time was indeed not his style.

But, precisely because of this, this is a great opportunity to gain Dumbledore's favor!

Tom just wanted Dumbledore to see that he was no longer the gloomy and evil kid he used to be!

A prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold! Look, I'm not the same Tom anymore! I've started to change, so stop being on guard against me!

……

Early the next morning.

The Hogwarts students rushed to the station with their luggage.

They had to leave Hogwarts on the Hogwarts Express.

But Li Weide and Tom did not follow the crowd.

They arrived at Dumbledore's office early in the morning with their luggage.

Dumbledore led them to the fireplace.

"Because the place I arranged for you has been set up with a Fidelius Charm. As long as you don't tell anyone the location, no one will be able to find you..."

Dumbledore said, taking out a note and handing it to Levid and Tom.

"The address above is where you live. Don't tell it out loud. Remember it in your mind, and then burn the note."

Li Weide and Tom took a closer look at the note.

It only says, [Godric's Hollow 81]

Li Weide and Tom looked at each other in surprise.

Because they had been to Godric's Hollow before, and were attacked by Grindelwald's witch gang.

And this No. 81...doesn't seem to be the same house as before.

However, since he was protected by the Fidelius Charm, he would be safe even if he returned to Godric's Hollow.

"Is that noted?" asked Dumbledore.

Li Weide and Tom nodded, and then Li Weide threw the note into the fireplace.

The note turned to ashes in an instant.

"Okay... I've set up a makeshift fireplace here that leads to the outside world." Dumbledore picked up a small plate filled with Floo powder.

He grabbed a handful of Floo powder and threw it into the fireplace.

The flames in the fireplace immediately turned a dark green, and the flames temporarily lost their temperature.

"Shout out that address, and we'll get there."

At this time, Dumbledore's office was actually the deputy headmaster's office of Hogwarts.

Visitors who wish to visit Hogwarts through the fireplace must pass through this fireplace.

However, in general, you need to apply in advance, otherwise the fireplace will be closed.

Levid was the first to grab a handful of Floo powder and walked into the fireplace, "Number 81 Godric's Hollow!"

"bump!"

The emerald green flames surged, and then Li Weide's figure disappeared.

Li Weide only felt that he was sliding quickly down a long slide!

It seems that there are also different fireplace exits along the way.

He could even faintly hear conversations coming from other fireplaces...

"call!"

Just as Li Weide was trying hard to hear what they were saying, he suddenly felt his feet touch solid ground.

Li Weide stepped out of the fireplace and found himself in a simply decorated living room.

Next to the living room is a not-so-big kitchen, and next to the kitchen is a spiral staircase leading to the second floor.

"Master Wade, you're here!"

Toby ran out of the kitchen and stood respectfully in front of Li Weide.

"Why are you here?" Li Weide asked.

Toby said happily, "Professor Dumbledore told Toby in advance to come here and wait for Master Wade. He said that from today on, this is Master Wade's home."

"That's it..."

"call!"

Just as Levid was looking around, Tom and Dumbledore appeared behind him.

"The room is on the second floor. Do you want to go up and take a look?" Dumbledore asked.

"OK……"

Li Weide and Tom planned to put the luggage into the room first...

The most important thing is... you have to snatch a good room from the other party!

"Hoohoo!"

Just when Li Weide and Tom could no longer hold back and were about to charge.

Suddenly, a fiery red figure suddenly appeared from the air!

Li Weide and Tom drew their wands immediately.

However, the red shadow fell on Dumbledore's shoulder.

It turned out to be a huge bird with a fiery red body...

"Wade, Tom, this is Fawkes, my friend... yes, it's a phoenix." Dumbledore said with a smile.

Phoenix Fox tilted his head and looked at the two boys in front of him.

"Phoenix?" Levid then remembered that the Dumbledore family did have a phoenix.

Looking at Fox, Li Weide and Tom both thought that this big bird was a bit ugly...

"It's so beautiful!" Li Weide exclaimed.

"Yeah...I've never seen such a beautiful big bird." Tom continued.

Faced with the two people's insincere praise, Fox raised his head proudly, looking very proud.

"I left Fawkes here. If there is any danger, he can take you away." Dumbledore said with a smile.

Levid was very surprised. For their safety, Dumbledore actually left the Phoenix here?

This shows how much importance they place on the two of us...