The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

Well... Dumbledore, you old man, you have become more skilled in using dirty tricks now!

Who did you learn this from?

Chapter 284 Li Weide: Why didn’t you say so earlier?

"Sir, what should we do?" someone couldn't help but come up and ask.

Grindelwald took a deep breath and tried to suppress the anger in his heart.

"Let's go find a Magizoologist right now... I don't believe Newt Scamander is the only expert in the world!" Grindelwald gritted his teeth. "Also, dismantle these checkpoints... Put the dark creatures and magical beasts back in their original cages... and feed them normally."

Upon hearing Grindelwald's order, the witches under his command immediately took action.

"Tsk... When you were helping me collect these animals, didn't you ever think of seeking help from a Magizoologist?" Grindelwald couldn't help but say.

The witches looked at each other, and finally one of them said hesitantly, "Sir... have you forgotten? We originally wanted to look for... but you told us that you hate Magizoologists the most. You can learn how to care for magical animals just by reading a book..."

"Get out!" Grindelwald waved his hands angrily.

Those witches hurried away and went to work, fearing that if they ran too slowly they would be caught and scolded by Grindelwald.

Grindelwald looked at the busy people in front of him, as well as the dark creatures that were locked up again and moved out of the tent, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Since the plan has been delayed...why not..."

……

Dumbledore receives Newt Scamander in his office.

"What's going on?" Dumbledore asked quickly after asking Newt to sit down.

"It's just as you thought. They're definitely amateurs... The checkpoints they set up have many safety risks." Newt took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.

"I knew I had the right idea," Dumbledore said happily.

"But why did you agree to let him mess around in Hogwarts?" Newt said dissatisfiedly.

Dumbledore turned around and looked at the Black Lake outside the window. Some students were walking in twos and threes by the Black Lake.

"In the past two years, I've learned one thing: it's better to open up than to block... Some people, the more you forbid them from doing something, the more they want to do it..."

“So you just let him do it?” Newt asked, puzzled.

"Yes... especially when we know we can't stop it." Dumbledore continued, "Only by letting them do it and then realizing the price they will pay for doing it... will they gain a deeper understanding of the matter. It's difficult to teach people, but it's easy to teach people things."

Newt shook his head. "I don't think Grindelwald would give up just because it's difficult..."

"Then we can only make what he does safer. Newt... things are different now. Grindelwald has abandoned his bloody and barbaric style and started to act according to the rules with us. We can only stick with him to the end..." Dumbledore said seriously.

Newt also understood what Dumbledore meant. Now, everyone sat down and played chess according to the rules. Although it was more dangerous, for most people, at least it was not as dangerous as before.

In order to abide by the rules, Grindelwald, who was closely watched by Dumbledore, could not resort to dirty means such as assassination as he did before.

For example, if the centaurs had provoked Grindelwald before, these centaurs might have been slaughtered directly.

But now, Grindelwald can only provoke the other party first, let the other party take action first, and then dare to take action himself...

"Okay... I'll be more strict next time I check..." Newt stood up. "Just now he thought I was trying to delay him."

"I actually have that in mind..." Dumbledore smiled. "I have to admit, the educational level at Hogwarts has indeed become less urgent over the years. Therefore, if students want to pass the test safely, they will indeed need some time to hone themselves... I believe that Wade's mutual aid society can make full use of this time."

Newt suddenly realized that the mutual aid society had only existed for too short a time after all.

Dumbledore delayed time so that students could use this time to learn more skills...

"Actually, you don't have to worry too much," Newt said. "Although the magical beasts and dark creatures Grindelwald placed there were unreasonable, judging by their strength alone, the danger levels he classified were actually quite reasonable."

"It won't be easy," Dumbledore said. "Otherwise, he won't have the opportunity to subtly instill his own ideas into the students when they are frustrated..."

"So, you plan to let the students use this time to become stronger. Only in this way can they avoid setbacks and pass the trial smoothly, and then he won't have the chance to talk nonsense anymore." Newt completely understood Dumbledore's intention to delay time.

Newt thought for a moment, then suddenly spoke again, "Dumbledore... you know, I just came out of their tent, so... I now know everything about their magical beasts and dark creatures... So, do you and your students need a trial reference book? It's nothing special, just a detailed record of the weaknesses of these creatures, and how to deal with them most easily..."

A smile crossed Dumbledore's face. "They will need it, I think."

……

Night falls.

At the edge of the forbidden forest, three small figures slowly moved towards the forbidden forest.

"Wade! Is it really appropriate for us to go to the Forbidden Forest quietly like this? The Marauder's Map is still in Dumbledore's hands!" Tom couldn't help but say.

"Don't worry, I made the Marauder's Map outside the Forbidden Forest. I have a way to block our names." Li Weide said happily.

"Then can you explain why you brought it with you?" Tom pointed at the cat following behind him dissatisfiedly.

Tom Cat was carrying a backpack. When he saw Tom pointing at him, he grinned and showed a bright smile.

"It helps us carry our bags." Li Weide said lightly.

"Is it that simple?" Tom was a little skeptical.

"It's that simple." Li Weide shrugged. "I can also take this opportunity to take the cat for a walk. This guy is too lazy. If he doesn't exercise, I'm afraid he will become fat soon."

After hearing this, Tom didn't think about it anymore. After all, this time he sneaked into the Forbidden Forest just to catch snakes, and there was no dangerous battle. If Levitra wanted to bring the cat, then let him bring it.

After a while, the two people and the cat sneaked into the forbidden forest.

"Where are you going to start?" asked Tom.

"Let's go a little deeper... There are quite a lot of Grindelwald's witches outside, and we have to avoid Mr. Ogg..." said Levid.

Tom's Parseltongue can summon many snakes, and the scene may be very lively at that time.

So, they have to act away from the crowd.

Levid didn't want to be discovered by Grindelwald and then taken to Dumbledore's office.

After all, Grindelwald now has an official status, and even if he really finds out, we can't take direct action against him.

It's similar to how Li Weide can't just casually fight with the professor...

After a long while, Li Weide and his team went another kilometer deeper.

Tom said somewhat dissatisfiedly, "What is Grindelwald doing? Wasn't there only one tent originally? Why are there tents everywhere now?"

"That's why I had to wait until night to come. But it's not a big problem, just stay away..." Li Weide said softly.

After a while, they continued to advance after dodging a Wiccan patrol.

Li Weide estimated that he was almost at the edge of the part of the Marauder's Map that he had made, so he stopped.

If they went any further, his shielding spell would fail, and Dumbledore would be able to see their names.

"Oh, I finally don't have to do special training tonight, but I have to follow you into the Forbidden Forest..." Tom complained.

He had originally planned to have a good rest tonight, but now, he had walked several kilometers in the forbidden forest.

Walking several kilometers on the thick fallen leaves in the forest took a lot of Tom's energy.

At least in terms of physical exertion, it is not much easier than fighting Dumbledore.

"Are you tired?" Li Weide asked.

"Of course! How come you don't feel tired?"

"You should have told me earlier that you were tired... We can just fly over here." Li Weide said with a smile.

Tom was stunned. "Can you fly?"

"Why not? It's not like you haven't learned the flying spell."

"No... I thought there was some deep meaning behind your choice to walk!" Tom said frantically.

"What's the deep meaning? I'm walking to walk the cat... If you don't want to walk, you can fly! Fly slower and wait for us. At least we won't be so tired." Li Weide said with a blink.

Tom was speechless.

After a long while, he said something to save face, "Flying also consumes magic power... and consuming magic power is just as tiring..."

Li Weide smiled and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I actually... brought a flying broom."

Tom looked at the flying broom that Li Weide took out of his pocket, and the veins on his forehead popped out...

After a long while, he said word by word: "Next time... I will try to say it earlier..."

"Okay, here it is. Use your Parseltongue to summon the baby snakes!" Li Weide said happily.

At the same time, Tom Cat, who had been following the two of them, also took out a snakeskin bag from his backpack...

This is a real snakeskin bag... It's made from scraps of basilisk skin and is equipped with a traceless extension charm. It's very good for holding snakes.

Tom cleared his throat, ready to summon the snakes in Parseltongue.

Just as he opened his mouth, Li Weide covered it with his hand!

"You are so sick!"

Of course, Tom didn't shout this out loud, partly because his mouth was covered, and partly because he saw a group of people suddenly appear in the distance, which made Tom stop cursing...

This group of people were wearing black cloaks, holding their wands high in their hands, and large boxes were floating behind them.

Tom patted Li Weide's hand, signaling him to let go.

Li Weide let go of his hand and wiped it on Tom's clothes in disgust.

Tom was angry but dared not say anything. After all, the group of people in the distance were approaching this side...

Li Weide waved his hand, and the two men and the cat retreated silently.

At this moment, the moonlight fell on the face of the leader of the team in the distance.

Levid narrowed his eyes slightly. Why was Grindelwald not sleeping in the middle of the night and running to the Forbidden Forest?

Chapter 285 You are indeed the one who plots against me!

"Why don't we just leave quickly..." Tom said nervously.

Someone like Grindelwald, running into the Forbidden Forest in the middle of the night, must be up to no good.

If he discovered the existence of the two of us, we would definitely be in trouble.

Therefore, the best option is to retreat quietly before he discovers the two of us.

As a Slytherin, he never puts himself in danger.

However, that bastard Levid is clearly an exception, an outlier among Slytherins...

"If I leave now without finding out what he wants to do, I won't be able to sleep when I go back." Li Weide murmured.

Tom was almost laughing out of anger. "No wonder Dumbledore likes you so much, Wade. The way you do things is clearly that of a pure Gryffindor!"

"Shh!" Li Weide hissed softly.

Tom wanted to say something else, but now he shut up obediently.

Because Grindelwald and his group of witches were less than fifty meters away from them.

Levid was about to continue retreating, but Grindelwald and his group stopped.

Levid and Tom held their breath and looked at Grindelwald and his group curiously.

Tom said he should run away quickly, but his body was honest and stayed where he was with Li Weide...

Tom Cat put the snakeskin bag away again and squatted next to Li Weide, looking as if he was ready to run away at any time.

At this moment, Grindelwald looked around and asked someone to pile up all the big boxes...

Li Weide looked at the boxes and suddenly took a breath.

Because he saw that familiar colorful vortex again!

In other words, those big boxes are filled with dark creatures?

Levid was very confused. Grindelwald deliberately gathered these dark creatures together again... What was his purpose?

Hadn't I already explained to him the possible consequences of connecting to parallel worlds?

Then, Levid saw Grindelwald commanding his witches to form a battle formation.

Levid took another breath of cold air. He finally understood what Grindelwald was trying to do...

He clearly did this on purpose! He wanted to connect parallel worlds!