That basilisk from the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets showing up at the door of the Great Hall during meal time?
Following Xenophilius Lovegood's fantasy-like hypothesis, the wizards present were slightly startled. After subconsciously quickly simulating the scene in their minds, they fell into a long silence.
"That was truly a perfect battle of annihilation..."
Grindelwald raised his eyebrows, glanced at the old father thoughtfully, and said softly,
"In a highly crowded place, with an immediate death sentence, coupled with mental arithmetic and unintentional calculations, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which has been passed down for thousands of years, may be completely reduced to history in just one meal. Mr. Lovegood, you are really a genius."
This is not a matter of kill efficiency or casualty ratio.
If that happens, considering human instinctive reactions, except for a very small number of foodies who focus on food, most of the wizards in the auditorium at that time may face the sight of the basilisk for the first time - according to
There are sporadic records of basilisks in the literature, which is equivalent to facing Avada's Kedavra.
After imagining that horrific scene for a moment, Dumbledore's face showed a rare expression of emotion.
"That's right! Speaking of which, the big guy in the secret room really needs to be dealt with as soon as possible."
Ignoring a certain old devil who was looking strangely beside him, Dumbledore looked at Newt seriously.
"As for Riddle's follow-up arrangements, we will put it aside for now, but my opinion is to eradicate such extremely dangerous creatures such as basilisk. Newt, I hope you can consider this matter carefully and don't...
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"Don't worry, after all these years, you still don't understand me?"
Newt Scamander was silent for a moment, then sighed heavily.
"Although it is a pity, just like those Horcruxes, this extremely evil black magic creature should not have appeared in this world in the first place. Give me some time to think and prepare, and then... I will end it with my own hands.
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In the minds of most wizards, Newt Scamander is labeled as a gentle man and a lover of magical animals.
However, few people realize this...
As the former Director of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, the most legendary and authoritative department in the history of the Ministry of Magic, Newt Scamander cannot be a completely harmless good old man - this is the second person in the Ministry of Magic.
The Chief Department's responsibilities and powers are no less than those of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. One of the two targets non-human beings, and the other targets wizards.
Newt Scamander's career also involves hunting down some extremely dangerous killer creatures.
"So, regarding the ownership of Tom Riddle's diary during this period..."
Elena stood up, rolled up the book, patted it in her palms, and said matter-of-factly.
"Judging from the current situation, it is obviously best for me to keep it. Besides, I also need a portable dictionary to help me guide and solve the school's daily curriculum content - Oh, Professor Dumbledore, you have to consider poor
The second grade little witch is studying, right? Or, are you worried about what sweet words Tom Riddle will use to seduce me?"
After the joint spellcasting of a group of the top wizards in the current magic world and the cooperation of the "Book Spirit", most of the functions, or "interfaces" in [Tom Riddle's Diary] have been temporarily sealed.
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Today's diaries have no other capabilities besides retaining the most basic functions of absorbing ink and automatically replying.
At the same time, this is also the reason why Elena once again proposed to keep Riddle's diary.
In line with the principle of maximizing the value of "E-class personnel", it would be too wasteful to simply leave it in the principal's office to collect dust - anyway, the former Tom Riddle was also a Huo.
Gwarts is one of the few top academics in the history of the school. If she is not exploited, she will not be worthy of being called the Fairy Queen.
But on the other hand, as a student, Tom Riddle's scope of knowledge is still too limited.
Old wizards such as Nicol Flamel and Albus Dumbledore look down upon this bit of student knowledge, while middle-aged wizards like Gilderoy Lockhart and Xenophilius Lovegood
Wizards are too easily tempted.
"Albus, what are you worried about? Do you think if Elena wants to learn dark magic, she still needs Tom?"
Grindelwald glanced at his old friend who looked hesitant and grinned.
Putting aside the wizards who were loyal to this little girl at this time, as the first generation Dark Lord who started the first Wizarding War in modern times, Gellert Grindelwald considered himself to be the strongest person in the field of dark magic.
——Whether it is searching for knowledge about cause magic or researching the most cutting-edge theoretical knowledge, he is at the forefront.
In comparison, Voldemort, who was alone with the fragments of the book and thought about it, making himself into a human being and a ghost, really couldn't get on the stage.
Wealth, fame, power...these things that most people desire have no appeal to Elena.
"...I am actually, oh, okay -"
Dumbledore opened his mouth and glanced at the increasingly well-behaved white-haired dumpling. The corner of his eye twitched involuntarily.
Although he was a little worried about what would happen to Tom Riddle in the future, after weighing the pros and cons, he felt that the current Tom was obviously not worth sacrificing his future peace and protecting him from this little girl.
Anyway, the Horcrux is immortal, and the seal on the diary is pretty strong, but if it doesn't work, Lockhart is still there.
Finally, the O5 Council quickly reached a final decision——
In the period that followed, Newt Scamander took the lead in handling the "basilisk" incident, while the other wizards, after completing their respective jobs, cooperated with Newt's killing plan as much as possible;
In normal times, the diary is temporarily kept by Elena. On the one hand, she is trying to learn more information from "Poor Little Tom", and on the other hand, she is trying to squeeze out some residual value.
The only change and addition may be that at Grindelwald's suggestion, Gilderoy Lockhart and Elena would check on Tom Riddle's mental condition every weekend and make timely adjustments.
Treat possible depression and other phenomena to ensure that it will not affect subsequent work.
Later, that night, Luna Lovegood looked at her with some surprise.
Elena took out a quill for the first time and excitedly wrote a diary on her little bed.
For Tom Riddle, who once again discovered that the diary had been opened, he experienced for the first time in his life what a real devil was. What made him most desperate was that such days seemed to have just begun.
"Hello, Tom, nice to meet you."
Elena opened the diary, her eyes flashing with a terrible light.
"In the next period of time, I will issue you some simple tasks from time to time. If you fail to complete it, then I will consider tearing off your book pages, cutting them into small pieces, sewing them into sanitary napkins, and sending them to all the female elves in the school.
use……"
"Now, let's start with the first task... From now on, call me master."