"You have all the prerequisites to do this well. After all, I'm too busy." As Lockhart spoke, he finally noticed Anton's eyes. He was such a smart person, and he reacted instantly.
come over.
"Haha, I won't let you pay for it in vain!"
Lockhart pulled out a blank parchment from the table, "In order to compile such a book that contains such wisdom, how could we not need some reference materials? I will compile all the magical books and materials in Hogwarts.
Open to you!"
Anton still looked at him coldly.
Lao Deng had already made a list for him. Although it did not include black magic, it was already a large enough quantity. Such conditions could not tempt him at all.
But Lockhart still wrote smugly. Finally, he twisted his shoulders, took out an extremely delicate golden signature block from the pocket of his wizard robe, and signed it very carefully.
This signature seemed to carry the magic of Hogwarts Castle. After writing the last stroke, Anton felt his whole body was shaken.
Squinting and quietly opening the magic eye, Anton was surprised to find that the parchment actually extended countless colored lines into the air, as if it was integrated with the entire Hogwarts.
Anton's heart moved, and the cabinet in the corner of the principal's office suddenly opened. It was full of Dumbledore's manuscripts and preserved magic books that were not suitable for young wizards.
"Haha." Lockhart smiled, "I knew that the identity of the principal is particularly useful."
He pushed the parchment to the desk and looked at Anton with a smile. "Since we want to sort out the wisdom of the past, how can we not take a look at Dumbledore's thoughts on revising the manuscript again and again? I think about every handwriting on it.
They are all precious treasures.”
"Of course, it is also necessary to refer to other books."
Lockhart tapped the parchment with his finger, "This may be the largest authority signed by the principal to students since the founding of the school."
"..."
Anton remained silent.
Lockhart leaned back on the high-backed chair and looked at him seriously, "I won't let your efforts be in vain. I once told you that I would teach you to write books and help you expand your reputation. I said
It can be done.”
"This book "Dumbledore's Wisdom" will be signed with your and my names."
"I am the principal. This thing is not necessary for me. Yes, I know what kind of person I am. But Anton, this kind of reputation built on Dumbledore's shoulders is definitely important to you.
The benefits are endless.”
"With your talent in magic, you can use this reputation and the implicit name of Dumbledore's successor, and use his connections to easily enter the Ministry of Magic and obtain a starting position that everyone else will envy."
"You can also participate in the International Federation of Wizards, the Wizengamot, various academic circles, various institutions and organizations you have never thought of..."
Lockhart spoke with great enthusiasm.
Anton remained calm, staring at Lockhart, "In this case, what are the benefits to you of doing this?"
"Gah~"
Lockhart's words stopped abruptly. He fiddled with his fingers silently, trembling as if he was thinking of something terrible.
His tone was faint, "Sometimes under the dazzling flower road, there may be a swamp full of thorns."
"I, the principal, am not as glamorous as you think."
"If you are walking on thin ice, if you are not careful, you will fall into the abyss and never get up again."
Lockhart raised his head and looked at Anton steadily, "I have to do something, I have to do a lot, Anton, I don't have enough time, I can only ask you for help, yes, I don't have much time left.
Already."
"Before the school year ends, I hope to see the first draft, okay?"
"Even if it's just a first draft."
Finally, in a plaintive tone, he said, "Help me."
silence……
A long silence.
Anton still stared at Lockhart, and finally the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, "So, what's the price?"
"!!!"
Lockhart looked in disbelief.
"I thought I told you how good it would be for you!"
Anton calmly shook his head, "Fame? Do you think I really want it? Even if I want it, with my ability, I will naturally have a reputation that matches my strength in the future. I am only twelve years old, and I have never
I won’t worry about this.”
"Headmaster Lockhart, I think I have said similar words to you before."
"..." Lockhart blinked and looked at Anton.
Anton blinked and looked at Lockhart.
for a long time.
for a long time.
"Okay, okay." Lockhart breathed out forcefully, "Greedy boy."
He stood up, thought for a while, and finally came to the high platform behind the desk, where there was a small staircase that led to a small locked tower.
Inside the tower there is a pen made of Oracle feathers and a book made of black dragon skin - the Pen of Acceptance and the Book of Admission. They have magical powers that can predict the list of students who are about to enter the school and the admission to Hogwarts.
Notifications are issued based on this list.
Under this small staircase, there is a strange, simple-looking small stone table.
Lockhart obviously hesitated, and finally gritted his teeth, took out his wand and tapped it, and a silver rectangular box appeared on the small table.
He walked over and gently placed the unknown metal box on the table. "You don't know how excited I was when I found it in the school's secrets. It once belonged to Dumbledore, but now it belongs to Huo Huo."
Gwartz, I have the right to arrange it."
With that said, he sat down, took out another piece of parchment, and started writing seriously.
Anton leaned over curiously.
I saw that the box was covered with mysterious lines and a line of words was engraved on it.
——[To give latecomers a reference, the most precious technical achievements of alchemy should not be destroyed easily.——Dumbledore, 1992]
This year's?
So beautiful.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Anton somewhat guessed why Lockhart wanted to organize Dumbledore's manuscript. It was nothing more than a way of flattering Dumbledore to win over Dumbledore.
The joy of profit leaves a way for one's own life to survive.
But you give me something that Dumbledore donated to Hogwarts school...
If Lao Deng knows it, is he afraid that he will be so angry that he will kill you?
Haven't you considered this?
Anton looked at Lockhart who was writing rapidly and thought he was a crazy gambler. He sighed slightly and shook his head.
In other words, his goal is not Dumbledore, and he makes the outside world think that he has done so many things for Dumbledore, thereby setting up Lao Deng?
Forget it, I'm too lazy to think about it that much.
Anton touched the metal box lightly with his finger, and saw the lines on the box twisting, and the box instantly became transparent.
in……
Inside is an irregular-looking red gemstone.
But if Anton didn't admit his mistake, no, he saw it with his own eyes at the end of last school year, how could he admit it?
This damn thing is Nico Flamel’s magic stone!
So beautiful.
Dumbledore said at the time that this thing had been destroyed!
This old bee really doesn’t know which of the words he says can be trusted!
Tsk tsk.
Lao Deng, your home has really been robbed, do you know?
Finally, Lockhart signed the document in the name of the principal again. He exhaled forcefully, "I can't control that much anymore!"
After speaking, he stared at Anton, "You must complete the book "Dumbledore's Wisdom" before the end of this school year, so that it will completely belong to you. Otherwise, not only will you not be able to open the secret storage spell on it, but you will also
Found it automatically reclaimed by the castle.”
Fine.
You've given me too much, and I can't refuse it.
Anton carefully looked at the contents on the two pieces of parchment, finally rolled them up and put them into the snuff box together with the metal box containing the magic stone. He nodded slightly to show that he understood.
Now that the deal was settled, Anton simply turned around and left.
"Anton..."
Lockhart called from behind.
"I don't think we have a conflict of interest, right? I have a very good relationship with Lupine. I have seen your files and the records filled in by Dumbledore himself. He is your guardian."
"I think we might be able to have more cooperation, maybe..."
"Is this a good start?"
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In order to show Lockhart's wisdom and set up people, these three chapters were revised repeatedly until his head exploded. After all, it is difficult to develop the virtues of the original work. I hope everyone will like it.