Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 165 The Second Attack

"It doesn't seem like it's here. Do you want to go to the corridor to take a look?"

"Uh, okay."

Ginny followed Luna in a daze, and they left the common room together and came to the corridor. Luna was still barefoot.

Why did I come to Luna?

Oh, by the way, it's for Bad Tom's Notebook.

Ginny finally remembered the purpose of her trip - to find Bad Tom's notebook and not let anyone know what she had done.

Not only that, she also remembered what Luna had said to herself before - was it Professor Heimer who asked you to send the notebook back?

Professor Heimer.

Did Luna give Bad Tom's notebook to Professor Hemmer before?

Now that Pandora's notebook is in Luna's hands, and Ginny doesn't have any help, she can only cautiously test: "Lo-Luna, can I call you Luna?"

Luna stopped, turned around and smiled at herself: "Of course, Ginny."

At this time, Luna seemed much more normal than before.

If she hadn't been barefoot and weren't wearing thorn bean earrings in her ears,

"You mentioned Professor Heimer before?" Ginny continued, "What's that about? Can you tell me?"

"No problem." Luna began to tell what happened after she got Bad Tom's notebook. Fortunately for Ginny, Luna only regarded it as a prank by Pandora and didn't really seem to see any problem.

Ginny glanced at the notebook in Luna's hand and saw that Pandora did not choose to "reveal the truth" at this time, which reassured her a lot.

But, Professor Heimer.

Since Professor Hemmer got Bad Tom's notebook, why didn't he get himself arrested?

Ginny had long heard of many deeds related to Professor Highmore, and had even seen him in person at the Burrow. She would not think that Professor Highmore would show mercy to her.

Ginny suddenly became worried.

Luna looked at her in confusion. At this moment, the notebook in her hand suddenly opened, and Pandora's handwriting gradually appeared on it - [My dear, can I have a few words with Ginny?]

Luna handed the notebook to Ginny, and it continued to write: [Ginny, I think you should trust Professor Heimer. Moreover, we might as well think about things in a good direction. In other words, if you dare to sneak in secretly,

Professor Heimer's office, will you steal the correct notebook back?】

Ginny didn't care whether Pandora could see her or not. She shook her head vigorously like a rattle. Then she realized what she was doing, took the quill pen handed over by Luna, and wrote on the blank paper: "Of course I don't dare.

, I heard his office is scary."

[Scary? I thought it was interesting. However, I think you may be able to relax temporarily. According to Luna, Bad Tom's notebook has been in the hands of Professor Hemmer, so what else do you need to worry about?

】

Ginny blinked.

It seemed that she really didn't need to worry about anything. Professor Hemmer was not a student, not even an ordinary professor. I heard that he even had a fight with Snape.

Yes, the notebook is gone and she has not been punished. The problem seems to be solved just like that.

With just a few words, Pandora made Ginny happy again. She swept away the gloom in her heart and burst into a cheerful smile.

Luna also laughed, looking a bit like she was imitating Ginny.

"for you."

Ginny returned Pandora's notebook to Luna. She had completely changed her mind about Pandora now and no longer worried that she would expose her little secret.

Then she grabbed Luna's slender arm and said to her: "Follow me."

"Where to go?" Luna asked, trotting after her.

"I'll help you find shoes." Ginny said matter-of-factly. She looked down at Luna's feet again: "However, we can't let you walk around the castle like this. Let's go to Gryffindor first.

dormitory."

Although a lot of things about Ginny came from her brothers.

But at least she still has an extra pair of shoes.

This is a very wonderful feeling.

When the long-term suppressed psychology was suddenly released, Ginny forgot the rules between various houses, and also forgot that she should not take students from other houses to the Gryffindor common room. This was the rule for each house.

's secret.

But the Fat Lady's assurance reduced her worries.

"Hurry in, children. Remember to come out as soon as possible. I will help you keep the secret."

After helping Luna change her shoes, the two of them quickly left the dormitory and ran freely in the deserted corridor. Ginny's face was covered with red clouds due to nervousness and excitement, and she felt as if she had done something.

Something incredible.

On the contrary, Luna always seemed very calm. She always held Pandora's notebook, but she suddenly became talkative and told Ginny a lot of things that Ginny could not understand.

"Gordigan tea?" Ginny asked, "What is that?"

"It's a very delicious drink." Luna's eyes were gray, and she said in a recalling tone: "My dad often makes it for me. I believe you will like it."

"Really?" There was a hint of expectation in Ginny's eyes: "Oh, by the way, "The Quibbler", I heard that it was also founded by your father, right?"

"Yes." Luna's tone became cheerful: "Later, Professor Heimer acquired this magazine and turned it into a new edition of "The Quibbler." It is said that the readers are many times more than before. My father is

He felt very happy. He said in the letter that he had finally been recognized. There is also a new version of the logo, which I came up with. Do you remember that pattern?"

Of course Ginny remembered it. She was deeply impressed by both the lively Mr. Al and Professor Hemmer with his back to the cover.

As for Mr. Lovegood's recognition, Ginny has not read his article yet, but she feels that the exponential increase in readers must be related to the free distribution. She even has a new edition of "The Quibbler" at home.

》.

They chatted and wandered around the castle. What Luna talked about the most was "The Quibbler." She had already applied for a magazine and could see Mr. Lovegood's new articles at any time.

Ginny kept talking about her brothers, which was a huge topic, because she had a total of six brothers, which was a large number.

Pandora's notebook lay quietly in Luna's arms without saying a word, as if silently watching this reassuring scene.

until--

"Want to go in and take a look?" Luna stopped in front of the abandoned bathroom door on the second floor: "People don't come here often, maybe my shoes are hidden in here."

Ginny felt a familiar feeling inexplicably. She thought about it carefully, but she couldn't remember whether she had been here before.

"Okay." She said, pushing the door open.

When the two of them walked into the bathroom together, the cold feeling coming from it inevitably made Ginny feel panicked. She couldn't tell what was wrong. She stared straight at the sink, and then suddenly heard Lu

Na said: "What is this - how come there is an identical notebook?"

Ginny came out of her trance.

Another notebook?!

She ran over quickly, just in time to see Luna bending down with a confused look on her face, her fingers about to touch the black notebook on the floor of the cubicle.

"Don't touch it!"

Ginny shouted loudly, and Luna turned her head in confusion, but fortunately she did not continue to grab the notebook.

"What's wrong with you?" Luna asked concerned.

Ginny acted as if she was frightened. She stepped forward gently, grabbed Luna's arm, and then quickly led Luna back behind as if she was being burned.

"I"

Just when she didn't know how to explain, the two of them saw the notebook on the floor open automatically, and then lines of writing appeared on the blank paper: [Ginny, dear, is it you? I feel it.

I’ve noticed your existence, are you nearby?】

Luna blinked.

"So that's it." She said, seeming to understand what was going on.

"He knows you." Luna turned her head and looked at Ginny: "Do you know him?"

"I don't know him!" Ginny immediately denied: "I don't know who he is at all. Let's go and pretend that nothing happened. The shoes are not here anyway, right?"

At the end, Ginny's tone already contained a hint of pleading.

"Okay then." To Ginny's surprise, Luna agreed to the request simply: "Let us leave."

"Um?"

Just when Ginny didn't come back to her senses, Riddle's notebook seemed to sense something bad. It quickly opened the paper, subconsciously attracting their attention, and lines of slightly scrawled words appeared.

Handwriting: [Ginny, there may be some misunderstanding between us. I never wanted to harm you, nor did I want to control you. I was saving you. I know you should have discovered the paint on your body later,

Maybe I have lost part of my memory, but I'm sorry, I have to do this, I have to save you - from the monster in the secret room. I discovered the murderer before you did, and the situation was critical at that time, and we couldn't allow any discussion.

Yes, this is the best way - do you remember that cat? If I don't do this, you will be the one lying there.】

[Listen to me, Ginny, I'm not lying to you. You must believe me. The way to verify this problem is very simple, isn't it? As long as you take me away, then you will know whether this is my problem or not.

You will understand all this.】

[And, most importantly, the murderer has already identified the next target. I don’t know who it will be, but I know very well that the time left is getting less and less. Do you hope that a similar tragedy will happen again? Murderer

I won’t just give up like that.】

After reading these handwritings, Ginny immediately thought of Luna who was present, but she didn't know anything.

Ginny quickly covered Luna's eyes: "Don't look, he. He is lying to us."

Luna stood there, motionless. She asked doubtfully: "Lie to us? What did he lie to us?"

Ginny suddenly realized that what Luna saw was completely different from her previous guesses.

During the communication with Pandora, they all agreed that Bad Tom was the culprit.

But now Bad Tom has become the hero who saved Ginny. He helped Ginny get rid of the trouble of the monster in the secret room, and even wanted to prevent the murderer from attacking next time.

This is completely different.

Ginny's palms loosened little by little, her expression dazed.

Luna, who regained her sight, seemed to understand what she needed most, so Luna handed the notebook and quill to Ginny, and Ginny subconsciously took these two things.

"What should I do, Pandora? Is Bad Tom telling the truth?"

[About this point. I think we have all overlooked the fact that shouldn’t Bad Tom’s notebook be in Professor Hemmer’s place? Why does it appear here again?]

That's right, Professor Heimer.

And Professor Heimer!

At this moment, the stern Professor Heimer seems to have become Ginny's savior.

"I know what to do!"

Ginny finally made up her mind and said, she mustered up the courage, walked into the cubicle, closed the wet black notebook, picked it up, and put it in her hands.

Then she turned to look at Luna and said, "I'm going to the Ancient Magic Office. Do you want to come with me?"

Luna blinked her gray eyes: "I don't think anyone would hide shoes in there, but I do want to get my journalistic identity back."

They left the abandoned bathroom together and ran down the silent corridor.

It's hard to say how Ginny felt at this time. Perhaps it was because Professor Hemmer had already obtained Bad Tom's notebook, which reduced her inner burden and gave her the courage to face the mistakes she had made.

Or maybe it's because Luna's presence reduces this tension.

Soon, they came to the corridor on the seventh floor. The ground was covered with wet water stains, and their shoes were soaked.

"What can I do?" Luna said, looking down at her shoes.

Ginny didn't hear what Luna was saying at all. She was gradually becoming more and more uneasy. She came to the office door and knocked on it.

"Professor Heimer? Professor Heimer?"

There was no response from the room.

Maybe it's because Professor Heimer went to watch the game.

Just when Ginny used this reason to comfort herself, the door opened due to her knocking, as if it had not been closed tightly from the beginning, and water traces flowed out from under the crack of the door.

The door slowly opened, and both Ginny and Luna saw the pharaoh's coffin facing the door. But right in front of the coffin, a figure wrapped tightly stood there, also facing the door, wearing a witch robe.

The face below was shrouded in black mist, making it impossible to see clearly.

This is Professor Heimer. He seems to have been nailed to the coffin. His chest is tilted upward, his limbs are hanging down, and his whole body has become extremely stiff, showing no reaction to the arrival of either of them.

Ginny was so frightened that she almost lost her balance.

Bad Tom - no, he should be called Tom now, he is right, the murderer did not give up, and once again set his target on Professor Heimer.

This time, Ginny didn't see anyone helping Tom.

Unlike Ginny, Luna's performance was much calmer, which could be said to be calm. She glanced around the office and suddenly said: "Weird,"

"Why is that wizard's potted plant missing?"