Hogwarts: This Wizard Is Not Scientific

Dumbledore quickly set the tone for the evening's events.

The Defense Against the Dark Arts professor was defeated by a dark creature!

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There was a buzz of discussion in the hall again. Except for a few young wizards, most of them believed Dumbledore's lies.

The wizarding world has been at peace for ten years. Even the adult wizards who have experienced war have forgotten the pain of war, not to mention the young wizards who have not experienced war.

They had never seen the darkness of the wizarding world, and they could not imagine that Voldemort was hiding in the dark and could come back at any time.

They don't even think dark wizards are that scary.

The Professor is in danger in the Forbidden Forest...

This was an explanation they could accept.

"Quiet--"

After letting the young wizards discuss freely for a while, Dumbledore stopped the noise.

"Now, the prefects will lead the students from each college back to their dormitories. We may have to go to bed early tonight. I wish you a good dream." Dumbledore said and winked at everyone.

"Albus..." Professor McGonagall said anxiously.

Don was tortured insane by the Cruciatus Curse, and it was obvious that a dark wizard was trying to approach Hogwarts through the Forbidden Forest.

Although Professor McGonagall didn't think anyone could sneak into the castle, she also didn't think it was a good idea to let students go back to their dormitories to sleep.

If the students are kept in the auditorium, the professors can still protect them, but once they are sent back to the dormitory, it will be difficult for the professors to protect the students in time.

"Don't worry, Minerva."

Dumbledore said calmly, "At least tonight, we can get some good sleep."

Snape said in a caustic tone: "I don't think Tang En can sleep well tonight. Maybe... he will feel better if he dies now."

Dumbledore remained silent upon hearing this. This was indeed an oversight on his part.

Professor Tang En did go to the Forbidden Forest to collect teaching materials, and his encounter with Quirrell might have been an accident. But what happened afterwards showed that Voldemort had temporarily changed his plan.

Originally, Dumbledore could have waited patiently for a while, guiding Harry through some small things, and letting Harry face Voldemort head-on.

However, Harry's last trip to the Forbidden Forest dealt Dumbledore a heavy blow.

This is already the second time!

While wandering around the castle at night, Harry accidentally walked into the corridor on the fourth floor, but because he didn't know the unlocking spell, he was caught alive by Filch.

Harry explored the Forbidden Forest at night, but because he didn't know the magical herbs, he stepped on a poisonous mushroom and was knocked unconscious by the poisonous mist.

How desperate is this?

Dumbledore has realized that if Harry Potter, the savior, does not have outstanding and capable people to assist him, the only way for him to defeat Voldemort is to send him to Voldemort.

Because if Harry had only relied on himself, he might have died on the way due to various accidents before he even met Voldemort.

"I think we should go to the school infirmary to see Tang En."

Dumbledore slowly said, "Minerva, how is Twain now?"

Chapter 88: Hogwarts Ruined by Rumors

School doctor's office.

Dumbledore carefully examined Twain's injuries.

"How is it?" Snape asked first. He suspected that Voldemort had modified Twain's memory.

That was the Dark Lord's specialty.

Dumbledore shook his head slightly. "It's a serious injury. Even if he wakes up, it will be difficult for him to return to normal in a short period of time."

Snape frowned slightly.

Shaking his head meant that Tang En's memory had not been modified.

This is never a good thing.

Because that would mean Voldemort had other means.

Snape glanced at Dumbledore.

Voldemort's opponent this time is Dumbledore, so we must never look at Voldemort with the same perspective as before.

"Albus, what is going on?" Professor McGonagall asked sternly.

The school's professor was attacked in the Forbidden Forest, and this matter must not be easily covered up.

This time the person attacked was a professor, next time the person attacked may be a student.

No, the students have already been attacked.

"Is this the same person who attacked Malfoy?" Professor McGonagall asked immediately.

"I think so."

Dumbledore did not deny it. "The castle is facing a serious threat. We must protect everyone in the castle."

Professor McGonagall nodded seriously. "I will notify the students not to act alone. I will also arrange for professors to patrol the castle to ensure the safety of the students."

Flitwick looked up at Dumbledore, "Any clues?"

"This time, I will do it myself." Dumbledore said no more, turned and walked out of the school infirmary.

Snape thought about it and left with Dumbledore.

Principal room.

Snape showed a hint of sarcasm, "It seems that what has happened recently is beyond your control."

Dumbledore took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes tiredly.

It cannot be said that it was beyond control, it can only be said that it was completely unexpected.

The night Harry and Ron explored the Forbidden Forest, Dumbledore was ready to deal with everything.

But who would have thought...

Harry didn't even enter the Forbidden Forest.

In fact, in Dumbledore's plan, Andy was also counted among the operators this time.

Andy seems to have a strong sense of justice. At the same time, he has a personal grudge against Quirrell, and is friends with Ron and Harry. Add to that the passionate conflict between the teenagers and their curiosity about the Forbidden Forest...

For all these reasons, it should be easy for Andy to accept Harry's invitation and the three of them should explore the Forbidden Forest together.

But I didn't expect Andy didn't have this idea at all.

"It was indeed my mistake."

Dumbledore did not shirk his responsibility. "I will resolve this matter as soon as possible."

Snape frowned slightly, "Are you going to do it yourself?"

Dumbledore looked up at Snape. What else? You?

Snape looked away; he didn't want to face the Dark Lord head on.

"Weren't you originally...?" Snape asked tentatively.

After more than a semester of observation, Snape has realized Dumbledore's purpose.

Although I felt a little unhappy, I had to admit that Dumbledore was right.

Dumbledore was silent for a moment, "Let's find another opportunity later."

Harry is still too immature now.

Snape glanced at Dumbledore. Since Dumbledore had decided to take action himself, the failure of Quirrell and Voldemort was already inevitable.

It seems...there is nothing to worry about anymore.

Thinking of this, Snape turned and left.

Dumbledore sat alone in a chair, staring calmly at the table, but there was unstoppable worry between his brows.

If Harry had not grown up, then Voldemort's resurrection would have to be delayed.

But the problem is that Dumbledore doesn't know how long he can hold on.

He is one hundred and ten years old.

An old body, slow reaction...

Even if his magic power had not weakened and he still had the Elder Wand, one of the Deathly Hallows, in his hand, he was not sure whether he still had the ability to suppress the resurrected Voldemort.

……

Ravenclaw common room.

"Malfoy was attacked last school year, and Professor Twain was attacked this school year... Do you really believe what Dumbledore said?"

"I heard that Professor Tang En was seriously injured. If he encountered a dangerous creature in the Forbidden Forest, even if he couldn't defeat it with his strength, he shouldn't have been injured so badly."

"You mean he can still run?"

"Yes! The Forbidden Forest is not far from the castle. The professor can run back and ask other professors for help."

"I heard that Professor Tang En was also attacked by dark magic."

"Who do you think attacked Malfoy and Professor Twain?"

"..."

There was a lot of discussion in the lounge.

They linked two attacks that happened more than four months apart, and various conspiracy theories followed.

"Andy, who do you think attacked them?"

Andy's roommate Anthony swore, "Maybe it was Harry! I heard from the Gryffindor people that Harry was injured last time because he secretly went to the Forbidden Forest."

Another roommate, Terry, asked, “Who told you that?”

Michael seemed to be thinking about something. "You mean, Harry set a trap in the Forbidden Forest? But why did he attack Professor Tang En?"

Anthony spread his hands and said, "Who knows! He defeated the mysterious man. Maybe he is practicing some kind of dark magic."

Hermione walked over from the girls' side, "I have heard no less than ten conspiracy theories. Some people say that the person who attacked Professor Twain was Professor Snape, because Professor Snape has always wanted to teach the Defense Against the Dark Arts class."

Andy: "..."

Maybe one day, Hogwarts will be destroyed by rumors.

"Leave them alone."

Andy said weakly: "The truth will come out one day, we just have to wait patiently."

"Andy, what do you think...should we do something?" Hermione asked with some interest.

"Why do you think so?"

Andy looked panicked. "We are just first-year wizards. Even if we want to help, we will probably only cause trouble for the professors."

Hermione rolled her eyes at Andy and said, "I'm not a Gryffindor. How can I go and stop Quirrell by myself?"

Andy immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

People are influenced by their environment. Hermione has been with Andy for a long time, so naturally she will not be as reckless as she is in the original book.

"What do you want to do?" Andy asked curiously.

Hermione leaned closer and said in a low voice, "If it was Professor Twain who attacked Quirrell, then his hiding place has been exposed."

Andy nodded. That's what happened.

"If he still wants to steal the Philosopher's Stone, what do you think he will do next?" Hermione asked.

Andy shook his head. How would I know what Quirrell was thinking?

Hermione covered her mouth with her hand and said mysteriously, "Have you forgotten Malfoy?"

Andy raised his eyebrows. Malfoy?

Hermione had a 'you're so stupid' expression on her face, "If Quirrell could hide in the Forbidden Forest, why did he attack Malfoy?"