The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

Tom was annoyed by Li Weide's Versailles...

At this time, Li Weide also finished reading the contents of the newspaper. To sum up, even the Ministry of Magic did not know who the attacker was or what the target was...

Levid knew that this was because Dumbledore had not revealed the key information!

After all, if everyone knew that the group of people attacked the Hogwarts Express just for Levitra, then Levitra would not only lose his status as a hero in everyone's eyes, but would even be hated by everyone...

There's nothing I can do, that's just human nature...

So what if you beat back the enemy? They came because of you! We were all hurt because of you!

There must be people who have such extreme ideas...

Dumbledore knew this, so he deliberately concealed it.

"It's not a big deal. You'd better not ask for leave... There are a lot of people waiting for you in the common room now." Tom said.

"wait for me?"

"Of course! You fought against a hundred people yesterday and saved everyone. Do you think they would remain indifferent to you? And the newspapers praised you so highly. How could they ignore it? No, that's not right... Wade, isn't this the scene you've always wanted? Now, with so many people admiring you, all you have to do is stand on the podium and give a few casual speeches..."

"Speech?" Li Weide looked at Tom with a smile.

"Yes! Isn't this the best time for you to put your thoughts into practice?" Tom said excitedly.

"No... This isn't the best time," Li Weide shook his head. "They gathered in the common room this morning, simply to cheer and admire my strength... Even if I were to say a few words, it would have to be about topics related to strength. If I rashly bring up any ideas, or even something like a mutual aid society, it would only leave them feeling a little confused."

"...Occasions like today are rare, but there's nothing we can do?" Tom seemed a little unwilling.

"No, how can you say that nothing can be done?" Levid smiled, "I just need to stand there with a smile and accept the cheers of the crowd. Naturally, there will be people who have witnessed that battle and exaggerate my achievements. Just like the duel between you and me in front of Dumbledore..."

Tom pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized, "In other words, your mere presence today will automatically deepen their impression... deepen their impression of your power! That's right... the less you say, the better! You can even say nothing at all, maintaining a certain sense of mystery. Then they'll automatically fill in the blanks!"

"That's about right. Saying anything else won't have much effect. It's better to say nothing..." Li Weide nodded.

"What a pity..." Tom finally sighed.

"What's a pity?"

Tom said regretfully, "It's a shame that no one from the mutual aid society was able to intervene in yesterday's battle... If we could intervene in public, even if it was just to cast a few symbolic spells, we could gain more! We could say that it was because we learned magic from you that we became strong enough to intervene in such a battle! That way, the impression of your strength would be even deeper!"

Li Weide smiled and patted Tom's shoulder. "Tom, you have really grown up. You can actually analyze so much information..."

Tom is only thirteen years old this year.

A thirteen-year-old boy does not think about having fun, but only thinks about people's hearts. The fact that he can see this level now is enough to prove that he is indeed gifted.

If he hadn't dismantled his soul to make a Horcrux, he would never have become the madman Voldemort.

"My strength... is still too weak after all..." Tom clenched his fists unwillingly.

"Tom, you are still young, don't be anxious. You are already very strong at this age. I think even Dumbledore would not have such strength as you when he was your age." Li Weide said with a smile.

"Your words of comfort are very good, but they don't come from your mouth!" said Tom vexedly.

You're pretty strong among your peers? You're not your peers?

Li Weide's words sounded like Versailles to Tom.

"Me? Haha... I'm different. I'm a super genius!"

Tom's teeth were about to break, but he couldn't refute it.

Tsk... so boring!

……

The common room was already filled with Slytherin students.

When Li Weide appeared at the dormitory stairs, warm applause and cheers rang out in the common room.

Everyone looked at Li Weide with admiration.

Even those stubborn purebloods who had always been at odds with Levid had to reluctantly raise their hands and clap.

In Hogwarts, especially among Slytherin students, there is no one who does not admire the strong.

In this student era, winning a house Quidditch game can make you a hero.

To them, Li Weide's deeds were like the miracles that believers saw with Jesus...

If they had only heard about it, no one would believe it, but... most of them had seen it with their own eyes!

One against a hundred, a magnificent sight... and that photo in the Daily Prophet that was truly legendary...

For Slytherin students, it was a sure kill.

Tom stood aside, looking at Li Weide who was surrounded by the crowd, his heart full of envy.

Could it be that some people are really born to be the protagonist...

Suddenly, Tom felt that there was someone beside him.

"Tom, are you envious?" Professor Slughorn looked at Levid on the stage with admiration in his eyes.

Tom nodded. "It's more than just envy... Professor, I'm simply jealous..."

"I know your friendship, Tom, and I also know the pain of seeing a good friend leave you far behind...so I don't know how to comfort you. But, Tom, you may not have noticed that when you envy others, there are also many people who envy you."

"Envy me?" Tom looked at Professor Slughorn in surprise.

"What else? Do you think you're weak? Being able to manage the mutual aid club so neatly in your second year, and even keeping many senior students in line... do you think everyone can do that?" Professor Slughorn patted Tom's shoulder. "There will always be people who are better than you, Tom. So, when we envy those who are better than us, we must not belittle ourselves. If we can't be first, being second is also good."

"Alas... Professor, are you advising me to be the eternal second best?" Tom said with a sigh.

Professor Slughorn turned to look at him. "What else can you do?"

Tom wanted to say something but stopped himself. However, after seeing Li Weide on the stage, Tom's unwillingness to accept the outcome completely turned into powerlessness.

"Yeah, what else can I do? I can't beat him... What on earth should I do to be stronger than him?" Tom said dejectedly.

"At least you won't feel as bored as Wade for the time being... Being number one is actually very boring." Professor Slughorn smiled and turned to leave the common room.

"How can being number one be boring?" Tom remained noncommittal. He looked again at Li Weide, who was surrounded by people. "Tsk... For now, you're the best!"

……

At night, in the auditorium.

Amidst warm applause, Li Weide walked up to Principal Dippet in front of everyone.

Looking at the complicated look in Headmaster Dippet's eyes, Levitra knew that Dumbledore had convinced him.

However, I don't know how Dumbledore persuaded this stubborn old man...

"You can start now..." Principal Dippet whispered in Li Weide's ear as he handed over the trophy for the Special Contribution Award.

Levid glanced at Dumbledore again, whose face suddenly became a little surprised not far away, and then smiled.

"Start? But I've already finished..."

Then, under Principal Dippet's shocked gaze, Li Weide's figure began to become illusory!

Chapter 351 Tom: Something is wrong! I must have forgotten something!

The flames in the fireplace flickered gently, emitting a dim glow...

Dumbledore stood before the fireplace, staring silently at the flames before him.

"Long time no see! Respected! Great! Lord Vader!"

Outside the door, the voice of the little lantern came shouting.

Dumbledore knew that Levid was coming.

"Come in," said Dumbledore.

Li Weide pushed open the door and walked in amid a lot of flattering compliments from Little Lantern.

"Professor...how can you bear it..."

Even as the maker of the little lantern, he couldn't stand the nagging of that thing.

"I think that's good." Dumbledore smiled. "At least I can know in advance when some unwelcome people are approaching."

Levid understood that the only person who could be called an unwelcome guy by Dumbledore in Hogwarts was that man.

"Your nightmare magic amazes me... Even Headmaster Dippet almost couldn't tell the difference," Dumbledore exclaimed.

"It's just a trifle. It's not worthy of being presented in a formal setting." Li Weide said.

"That senior girl will be unhappy if you say that," said Dumbledore.

Li Weide shuddered upon hearing this...

Dumbledore turned and handed over a small saucer filled with Floo powder.

Leaving school via Floo powder can avoid many eyes...

"The dinner party isn't over yet. Are you really not going to finish your meal before leaving?"

"No...go early and come back early." Li Weide shook his head.

"I've asked Slytherin to wait for you across the street," Dumbledore said. "It would be safer for you to take him with you, just in case."

"That's good... at least there's someone I can talk to on the road, so it won't be so boring." Li Weide responded.

When Li Wei De took the plate, Dumbledore suddenly said hesitantly: "Weider...about that senior sister...do you really think she is completely trustworthy? What if...she is just using you..."

Dumbledore's meaning was very clear, that is, he still had some reservations about the senior.

It is true that the senior sister did not harm Li Weide before, and even gave him a lot of benefits, but all this was based on the premise that she wanted to gain freedom through Li Weide.

No one can guarantee what will happen after she comes out... It's even impossible to be sure whether she will kill Li Weide as soon as she comes out.

Ancient magic is a powerful and dangerous talent... Many ambitious individuals often believe that only one such person is enough...

Li Weide smiled and said, "She wanted to come out, so she will definitely use me. I know this. As for whether she is trustworthy... Professor, you have heard of her deeds. Do you think she is a bad person?"

Dumbledore wanted to say that people can change, but after seeing Levid's determined expression, he had to shut his mouth again.

However, Dumbledore was still a little confused. Based on his understanding of Levitra, he should not trust anyone so much.

Even towards himself... Dumbledore had long felt that Levitra was still wary of him...

He even had an absurd feeling that Li Weide seemed to be wary of the whole world!

"It's okay, Professor." Li Weide said firmly.

After Levid finished speaking, a wisp of inconspicuous white mist quietly dissipated from the window to which Dumbledore was facing away...

Levid grabbed a handful of Floo powder and sprinkled it into the fireplace.

The dim flames in the fireplace instantly turned emerald green...and the extremely high temperature was quickly lowered!

Li Weide stepped in. He could clearly feel the warmth of the green flames licking his body...

Li Weide glanced at the window calmly, then whispered a place name.

"Transit Station"

"Hoohoo!"

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

No one noticed that the fog outside the window suddenly became much thinner...

……

"Tom, can Wade come to the club tomorrow to teach us dueling techniques?"

In the Great Hall, Flitwick ran to the Slytherin table next door and asked happily.

Tom said automatically, "I'll go back to the dormitory and ask him."

"Okay!" Flitwick happily returned to the Ravenclaw table.

However, neither of them realized that Li Weide was no longer there.

Flitwick wanted to ask Levid whether he would go to the club tomorrow, but he only asked Tom and didn't think of asking Levid himself.

And Tom didn't even realize that Li Weide should be eating next to him...

……

Li Weide appeared in a dilapidated fireplace.