The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

Chapter 173 Tom: What good news? Is Li Weide fired?

It seems that most of the previous ways of doing things have to be abandoned.

Dumbledore is staring at him now, hoping that he will make a mistake soon!

"If that's the case, I can't take any risks..." Grindelwald muttered to himself, "Fine, I'll abide by the rules... Is there no way I can achieve my goal within the rules? You underestimate me, Dumbledore..."

Grindelwald said, picking up an education reform plan in front of him.

The next second, a faint blue flame burned the plan to ashes...

"Then let's try a less aggressive plan..."

Grindelwald said, picking up a quill and a fresh roll of parchment.

……

Wizard Tower, in the newly built greenhouse.

"Are you hungry? If you submit to me, I'll let you enjoy that nutrient solution... that delicious nutrient solution, but only we know how to make it."

"Tuk Tuk Tuk!"

"Hmph, then just continue drinking water!"

Li Weide turned and walked out of the greenhouse.

But the shield in his hand was densely packed with rows of poisonous fangs.

Yes, Li Weide is taming plants...

It may sound a bit strange, but it is true...

The mutated fang geranium became more and more like an animal after being watered with the nutrient solution of magical animals.

After testing it with nightmare magic and Legilimency, Li Weide discovered that the plant actually had consciousness...

And it seems that he is quite intelligent!

This made Li Weide, a former biologist, confused for a while.

This completely overturned his previous understanding...

Perhaps, this mutated fang geranium is no longer a plant, but an animal?

So, he began the process of taming this mutant fang geranium.

It seems that due to the need of evolution, this venomous geranium is extremely fond of that magical animal nutrient solution.

So, Levid used nightmare magic to tell it that if it wanted to drink this nutrient solution in the future, it had to submit to him.

At the very least... you can't just shoot your fangs as soon as you meet!

This damn thing can't tell friend from foe, and yet you're feeding it something delicious? How is that possible!

However, this thing seemed very stubborn. Li Weide had to endure it for seven days before it was slightly shaken.

If Li Weide simply didn't water it and kept it hungry, it would definitely not give in.

However, Li Weide not only did not let it starve during these seven days, but also provided it with ordinary clean water every day...

However, there was only plain water!

Li Weide knew very well that this was a conscious plant.

Therefore, after having tasted that kind of nutritional potion, it absolutely cannot tolerate this bland water!

It's like someone who used to eat a lot of delicious food suddenly has to eat simple meals every day...

No one can stand it!

Therefore, Li Weide endured it for seven days in a row, and the effect was very great.

At least, the fangs it fires now have much less power.

Of course, this cannot rule out the possibility of malnutrition...

After packing up, Li Weide Apparated out of the wizard tower and returned to the safe house.

Tom was very confused when he saw Li Weide suddenly walk in from outside the garden.

He clearly didn't see Li Weide in the garden just now. Where was this guy hiding?

Moreover, the strange fang geranium no longer seemed to be in the greenhouse.

Could it be that it was destroyed? No! With Li Weide's personality, how could such a good experiment be destroyed?

He must be hiding!

But the garden is so small, where can he hide?

Could it be that... he has established a secret small base outside?

This is the most likely possibility!

But…if that’s the case, how on earth did he get out of the safe house?

He clearly didn't see any signs of the Floo powder on the fireplace decreasing!

Could it be that……

Tom suddenly asked, "Have you mastered Apparition?"

"No." Li Weide replied casually, then touched Tom's bald head.

"Don't touch my head!"

"Sorry, I couldn't help it... How about you keep this hairstyle in the future? It feels really good!" Li Weide said happily.

"You can shave yourself if you like... I have prepared hair growth agent. Once the poison is completely removed, I will restore my hair!" Tom said gritting his teeth.

Because the toxins have been mostly removed, his scalp has now returned to its normal skin color.

"That's... such a pity. I wanted to let my friends see your new hairstyle." Li Weide said regretfully.

"Humph……"

"But fortunately, I have taken photos as souvenirs. With the photos, it's not too regretful!" There was an extra photo in Li Weide's hand.

In the photo, Tom glared at the camera angrily, and his bald head was "dazzling" in the sunlight coming in from the window!

The moment Tom saw the photo, his expression changed drastically, "When did you take this photo?!"

The angle of this photo should be from the front, but I have no memory of being photographed at all!

"You...did you use the Oblivion Charm on me?"

"Of course not!" Levid smiled. "You've witnessed Grindelwald's public trial. Didn't the witnesses testify by projecting their memories? Since memories can be projected, then they can naturally be extracted and turned into photos! Otherwise... why do you think the Daily Prophet always finds so many relevant photos when publishing news?"

"Is it really just a memory projection?" Tom asked suspiciously.

It would be fine if this was really a memory projection, but...

He remembered that Levid seemed to have a magic that could cause people's consciousness to deviate!

If this photo was taken by Li Weide silently controlling my will and making me cooperate with him, and I have no memory of it afterwards...

That would be really scary!

"Yes, it's really just memory projection. This is a remarkable technology. With this technology, many beautiful images that were not captured in time can now be captured again..."

Just as Li Weide was speaking, suddenly, a green flame suddenly rose in the fireplace.

Then Dumbledore's figure walked out from inside.

"Hmm?" Dumbledore was attracted by Tom's shiny head as soon as he walked into the living room.

"Nice look, Tom..."

Tom's face turned green.

"Why the sudden change of style?" Dumbledore asked pleasantly.

"Because the weather is too hot, I shaved off all my hair..." Tom said gritting his teeth.

There was no way. With that guy staring at him from behind, he didn't dare to tell the truth.

Moreover, that strange fanged geranium has been moved. Even if I want to file a complaint, I have no evidence at all now...

Dumbledore's eyes moved to Levid, and he seemed to understand something.

But he didn't say anything more on the matter, but changed the subject.

"How's your summer homework going?" Dumbledore pulled over a chair and sat down.

"It's all right," said Tom.

He finished his homework on the first day of the holiday.

Those homeworks were no difficulty for Tom.

"Wade, what about you?" Dumbledore turned and looked at Lewd again.

"Uh..." Li Weide only then remembered that he had summer homework...

There was no way, the last time he needed to do holiday homework was a long, long time ago.

Plus, there were so many things to do during the holidays that he completely forgot about homework...

"It has to be done quickly, Wade..." Dumbledore said helplessly.

He really thought that Levid should go to Gryffindor... With such a playful and brave personality, he should never be in Slytherin!

"Okay, I won't ask you about your homework. It's really not a good topic during the holidays... I came here today to tell you some good news." Dumbledore said.

Tom asked, "What good news? Li Weide was fired?"

"Can't you expect anything good from me? Do you really want me to be fired?" Li Weide asked with a dark face.

"Haha..." Tom said nothing, just smiled.

If Li Weide was fired, it would indeed be good news for him.

Firstly, no one would compete with him for first place in school, and secondly... he could just accept the team of the mutual aid society with a smile!

Dumbledore watched them bickering with a smile, and when they stopped, he said, "Neither."

"The good news is, starting today, you can go out anytime."

Levid and Tom looked at each other. "You mean... Grindelwald was captured?"

"That's not the case, but... he has put himself in a shackle. From now on, there are many things he can no longer do." Dumbledore smiled, "Of course, if he wants to do it, his invincibility will be broken, which will be a good thing for everyone..."

Levander understood what Dumbledore meant.

If Grindelwald wants to be a good guy, he can't do bad things, even secretly, because Dumbledore is watching him closely.

"That's great! I can go visit Mr. Scamander!" Levid said happily.

As former biologists, magical creature masters like Lewd and Newt always have endless topics to talk about.

Also, that mutant geranium, and Tom the cat... maybe he could get some advice from Newt.

"I also want to go back and see my grandfather..." Tom said calmly.

Tom went to find his grandfather, of course not because of so-called family affection, but because he needed Mr. Riddle's financial support.

It's time to have your own laboratory!

However, Dumbledore felt very relieved when he heard these words.

Tom, this kid...understands more and more what love is!

"However, it's best not to reveal the address of the safe house." Dumbledore said, taking out two bright red feathers from his arms.

"These are Fawkes' tail feathers... I've made them into portkeys. Portkeys made from phoenix feathers have special properties that can help you return directly to this place in an emergency. Activating them is also very simple. Just pinch the base of the feather."

Li Weide and Tom took the feathers.

Tom now felt much more at ease. If there was any danger, he would have a way to retreat calmly!

Li Weide looked at the phoenix tail feather in his hand thoughtfully.

He suddenly realized that Dumbledore had specifically told them that the grounding had been lifted, but it might not be that simple...

Could it be that this old man wants to use himself and Tom as bait?