From Azkaban

"You are very quick, Rodolphus. I thought you would not arrive till tomorrow."

In Malfoy Manor, Lucius, who had fallen asleep, had to get up to receive Rodolphus. The two sat on the sofa and talked. While they were talking, Lucius keenly noticed something wrong with Rodolphus.

"Looking at the traces of magic on you, have you had a conflict with the goblins from Gringotts?"

Because of the magic patterns, members of the Round Table Council can now easily detect the obvious magical traces left on each other's bodies by the mana shield.

"That's right. Gringotts was closed when I arrived. I didn't have time to wait until tomorrow, so I knocked on the door. Unexpectedly, those goblins didn't know how to behave. I had no choice but to teach them a lesson. It just so happened that the adults also wanted to do so."

Rodolphus chuckled, raised his hand to pick up the suitcase at his feet, put it on the table in front of him, opened it, reached in with his gloved hand and took out a gold cup.

"Here, the golden cup that my lord requested."

Lestrange placed the golden cup on the table, and Lucius put it into the prepared box.

"Okay, now everything is complete. I will go to Hogwarts tomorrow and hand the things over to the adults."

At this point, Lucius looked at Rodolphus and asked, "Are you going to rest here for a night?"

"I won't rest. There are still many things to do in France. I will leave England soon, which will save me some trouble."

As he spoke, Rodolphus stood up, closed the suitcase on the table and picked it up. In it, there was a whole treasury of treasures except the gold cup. Rodolphus planned to take it back to France as funds.

This time, except for the Bella vault, Rodolphus did not rob any other vaults, so strictly speaking, if Gringotts was willing to suppress it, this matter could actually be easily suppressed.

After all, only one vault was lost, and it belonged to Bella, a life sentencer. It was late at night and no one saw it. The remaining losses were the death of a dragon and more than eighty goblin guards in Gringotts. These losses can be eliminated internally.

"Well, I'll take you there."

Lucius stood up together and escorted Rodolphus to the door.

"Oh!"

After an explosion, Rodolphus used Apparition to leave, and Lucius turned and walked into the manor.

"Rodolphus's move this time is neither big nor small. It depends on what the goblins in Gringotts do. If they choose to keep silent for the sake of Gringotts' reputation, then there will be basically no problem. If they choose to publish a wanted notice in the newspaper..."

Thinking of this, Lucius thought of Voldemort who was now in the school. If the goblin published a wanted notice in the newspaper, Voldemort would most likely get the news.

If it were published in the newspaper, certain information would certainly be given, with the vault information being a key point. Lucius didn't think Voldemort would not notice it.

"I will report this news to His Excellency tomorrow. However, I cannot say for sure. After all, as Rodolphus said, His Excellency has already agreed to this approach in advance. So perhaps this is the effect His Excellency wants?"

Lucius had a solemn expression on his face, and he walked through the garden back to the castle while pondering.

The next day, after sending Sirius away after a night's rest, Lucius rushed to Hogwarts with three boxes containing Horcruxes.

Because Apparition and Disapparation could not be used within a certain range around Hogwarts, Lucius notified Snape through the magic network, Disapparated to the vicinity of Hogwarts, and then walked to Hogwarts.

At Hogwarts, Snape, who received the news from Lucius, immediately found Locke who was sitting in the library reading a book.

"Professor Cazier, Lucius will be here soon."

Because they were in school, Snape and Locke addressed each other as professor.

"I see. Please inform Professor Snape. I'll be waiting for him in the office."

"Ok"

Snape nodded slightly, turned around and left the library, which was currently empty of students.

After Snape left, Locke got up, checked out the books, and returned to his office with a few books in his hands.

"Dong Dong~"

After a while, there was a knock on the office door and Locke, who was reading, closed the book.

"The door is not closed"

"Squeak~~"

All the doors in Hogwarts are old. With a creaking sound, Lucius pushed open the door and walked into the office.

"Sir, what you want."

Lucius took out the boxes containing the three Horcruxes one by one, and the suitcase in his other hand was also placed on the table.

The box contained all the materials that Locke needed. Although there was a lot of material prepared before, in order to be prepared for a rainy day, Locke asked Lucius to bring it along.

"My Lord, there is one more thing I need to report to you, it is about Rodolphus..."

Lucius lowered his head slightly and reported on Rodolphus's night attack on Gringotts, fighting his way in and out, while also expressing his concerns.

"Is that so? I understand. You should pay attention to this matter and see if Gringotts will report it."

Hearing this, Lucius' heart tightened, but Locke's next words made him relax.

"If Gringotts chooses to suppress this matter, you can give them a push and make some arrangements so that they have no choice but to announce it. As for the wanted order, tell Rodolphus to stay in France and do his work for the time being."

"I understand, sir. I will go back and prepare now."

Lucius thought to himself that as expected, his feeling was correct, Lord Casire wanted this effect exactly.

Lucius had already made up his mind and would start operating as soon as he returned. As for waiting for Gringotts' reaction, that was completely unnecessary. After Locke gave the order, Gringotts only had one option.

Volume 1: Chapter 119: The Old Father's Scheming

After making sure that Locke had no other arrangements, Lucius left Locke's office.

Lucius did not leave Hogwarts immediately after coming out of Locke's office. Instead, he turned around and found his son who had not yet attended class.

When Lucius found Draco, Draco was having breakfast in the cafeteria with Ron Harley.

"Draco"

Lucius walked lightly behind Draco, looked at the three people getting along well with each other, a smile appeared on his face, but he immediately concealed it and returned to his normal expression.

"Father! Why are you here at Hogwarts?"

The familiar voice made Draco think he was hallucinating. He got up from his seat and turned around to see Lucius, then he was sure that he had not heard it wrong. He was immediately surprised.

"Uncle Lucius"

"Uncle Lucius"

Hearing Draco's words, Harry and Ron immediately stood up and greeted Lucius, looking at him with curious eyes, waiting for him to answer Draco.

"I'm here to... ahem, I'm here to deliver something to Professor Kazir, so I came to see you guys."

Lucius originally wanted to say "sir", but then he remembered that this was Hogwarts, so he changed it to a job title for the sake of caution.

"Harry, Ron, how are you? Are you adapting to life at Hogwarts?"

Lucius treated all three children equally and none of them were left out.

"I'm getting used to it. It's better here than I thought."

A smile appeared on Harry's face. She had changed her college to Slytherin and was now the little princess of the entire college. No matter it was her relationship with Locke or Snape, all the students of Slytherin college took good care of her.

But there are also reasons of Harry's own. First, she has a very good temper. Even though she understands her own situation, she has no intention of bullying others. This makes Slytherin students very willing to interact with her.

Secondly, her lively and cheerful personality is like a ray of sunshine falling into a dark quagmire. This ray of sunshine is neither too much nor too little, just the right degree. If there is too much, the little snakes will feel uncomfortable, but if there is too little, they won’t feel anything.

Just like now, it just makes the little snakes who have begun to change because of Locke's order feel very good. Coupled with Harry's level, she has the best appearance in the whole Hogwarts, which is simply a sure win for the Slytherin students.

She has status, position, and background, and she is an excellent person with a good temper and is considerate. Her entire personality is like the warm sunshine that complements them, and finally, she is very beautiful.

A girl like this would undoubtedly be a killer anywhere, let alone in Slytherin, the house headed by Snape.

If it weren't for Snape's constant protection and his long-standing prestige, Harry's side would probably not be so peaceful now.

After Harry answered, Draco took the opportunity to tell Lucius about the situation. After he finished speaking, a silly smile appeared on Draco's face. It was obvious that he was very happy to see that Harry was so popular.

"Draco, remember to protect Harry and don't let other guys with bad intentions get close to Harry, except for female students, of course."

Lucius felt tired looking at his silly son and couldn't help but turn his head away slightly to avoid looking at his smile.

He looks so silly, but he still wants to pursue Harry. This is really worrying. Harry is the future daughter-in-law that both he and Narcissa have already decided on. But now seeing Draco like this, Lucius suddenly feels insecure.

"Don't worry, father! You don't have to tell me that Ron and I will protect Harry. Those bastards won't even think about getting close to Harry."

Draco looked up and answered by applying the words he had heard from Locke.

"Ugh....."

Seeing this, Lucius sighed helplessly, "You silly boy! Have you forgotten that Ron is also your enemy?"

But Lucius didn't say much. The relationship between the three children was very good, and it would be best if this relationship continued. As for the future, that was the children's business. The final winner would depend on who was more capable, his son or Arthur's son.

Thinking of this, Lucius glanced at Ron, who turned his attention to the breakfast chicken legs again after greeting him, and suddenly felt that his son's chances of winning were not low.

"I want to ask you something, Draco. On the way here, I heard many students discussing the magic network and magic technology. I know about the magic network, but what about this magic technology?"

As he spoke, Lucius did not put on airs and walked forward to sit between Ron and Harry. Ha, the old father's little trick.

"Magic technology! I know this! This is what the teacher talked about in the open class yesterday. It's amazing!"

Hearing Lucius asking about magic technology, Draco immediately became more excited. The same went for Harry and Ron. The three of them immediately recounted what happened in yesterday's class in turn.

"Is that so? Magic technology, this is the way forward that you, my Lord, have found for us wizards."

After listening to the explanation of the three little ones, Lucius roughly understood everything. He first blamed Snape for not telling everyone about the first-hand information, and then he felt endless admiration for Locke.

"I never thought that the Lord had already found the way and confirmed it by himself. As expected, the Lord's wisdom is always beyond the imagination of ordinary wizards like us."

As Lucius was talking to himself, he suddenly remembered what Locke had once said to him when Knockturn Alley was just built, asking him to find some Muggle books to read.

Lucius had taken this matter to heart before, but later he thought he was too busy and gradually forgot about it.

Lucius' mind was full of thoughts. After suddenly hearing such big news, he was in no mood to chat with Draco and the others. After a few simple words, he got up and left Hogwarts.

At the same time as Lucius left, Dumbledore's figure quietly emerged in the headmaster's office.

"Lucius Malfoy? The registered owner of the Magic Network Company is also from a pure-blood family. From this point of view, Professor Kazir should have gained the loyalty and support of some pure-blood families."

Suddenly a powerful wizard like Locke appeared in the school, bringing with him two heavy bombs: the magic network and magical technology. It was impossible for Dumbledore not to know about it.

As the greatest Hogwarts headmaster in history and the recognized strongest white wizard in existence, even though Dumbledore calls himself the head of Hogwarts, he still has the means and channels to understand the outside world.

"So it seems that the changes that have occurred in Slytherin House since the beginning of the school term are most likely due to Professor Cazier."

"As for Severus..."

Dumbledore thought of Snape. He was not sure whether Snape had already sided with Locke, or whether he was simply impressed by Locke's talent and recommended him to Hogwarts.

Volume 1: Chapter 120: The Bloodless Blade

Just as Dumbledore was thinking about whether to test Snape or ask Locke directly, the door of the headmaster's office suddenly opened.

"Cockroach Pile"

Obviously, the password for opening the door of the principal's office was not changed today.

"Principal Dumbledore"

Locke was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that he actually opened it just by giving it a try. Wasn't it said that the password to the principal's office should be changed every day?

"Professor Cazier"

Dumbledore was not surprised to see Locke coming, because this was something they had agreed on yesterday.

"It seems that Headmaster Dumbledore didn't sleep last night."

As soon as he walked into the principal's office, Locke saw the resurrection stone ring placed on the table. It was the ring of Marvolo Gaunt, from the Gaunt family.

"Such a powerful curse and black magic"

The first time he saw Gaunt's ring, Locke felt the various means attached to it. Even with just a casual glance, Locke saw at least three kinds of curses and black magic combined with each other.

"Voldemort is indeed quite accomplished in curses and dark magic. Even if I were to use his methods, it would take me some effort to deal with them."

As he spoke, Locke stepped forward and took out three boxes from his pocket, placing them next to the Gaunt ring and the box containing the Ravenclaw diadem.

"That makes five. With the one on Quirrell's head and the one that's been dealt with, there's only one Horcrux left to be found."

At this time, Dumbledore also walked to Locke's side, looking at the five Horcruxes on the table, his face became serious.

"The remaining Horcrux... there's really no way she can..."

Old Dumbledore didn't have many old friends left, so he couldn't help but feel sad when he learned about Nagini's situation.

In his heart, he actually knew that Nagini was beyond saving, but perhaps because of his age, or perhaps because he thought of Locke's methods, he couldn't help but have a little hope in his heart.

"Nagini can't be transformed back. If it was before she was made into a Horcrux, I might be able to think of a way, but now, it's impossible."

If it was just a single blood-cursed orc, Locke would definitely do in-depth research in order to explore more possibilities of magic.

But now that Nagini has become a Horcrux, Locke will not follow the stupid logic of American comics and disregard everything for research, leaving behind a huge hidden danger that he thinks he can control.