Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 187 Special Training Lockhart

Regarding Toby's true face during his school days (lawless, breaking rules, teaching students who want to bully him, secretly studying ancient magic), only a few people know these things, and even most of the professors were deceived by him.

.

Well, not most professors. In fact, no professor except Principal Dumbledore knew that Toby was such a student.

Autistic, working hard to learn magic, being discriminated against, silent in class, and getting excellent grades, this is the little Toby in the eyes of the professors.

In fact, this is correct, because Toby was like this when he first entered school, and it was not until later that he secretly changed.

It's just that he didn't notify anyone else.

Therefore, in the eyes of many students, Toby also looked pitiful. The first two guys to know were Lily and Snape.

As for the others, there are only the four plunderers at most.

Speaking more carefully, this is also related to Toby's plan to kill Penny.

All in all, Lockhart became an exception.

He is a junior student, four grades younger than Toby, but he was a complete arrogant when he first entered school and felt that he was the most special person.

There was no interaction between the two, except for this quiet glimpse, which made Lockhart clearly realize Toby's true face.

"Is it possible that I harmed him?"

Toby couldn't help but wonder.

If Lockhart was really a liar, where else could he have learned his bad habits?

Professors don't teach courses like this.

All possibilities seemed to focus on Toby.

After all, in Lockhart's eyes, Toby is just a model student, and he will hardly be bullied by anyone in seventh grade, because he has already taught all the students who should be taught a lesson, except for the one who needs to be taught a lesson.

There are only a few guys who don't have long eyes.

The thought that such an outstanding student could be such an evil wizard behind his back would have a huge impact on Lockhart.

And from various indications, Lockhart did not tell anyone these things, but kept the secret deep in his heart.

This may be due to fear of retaliation from Toby, but in any case, this can be regarded as doing Toby a small favor to prevent him from being exposed.

In addition, it was Toby who decided to recruit Lockhart to Hogwarts in the first place——

"So, I think it's necessary for me to help him. As long as he has the strength he deserves in those books, it's not too late."

Facing Toby's report, Dumbledore, sitting behind his desk, fell into deep thought.

When did this whole thing start to go wrong?

After a brief silence, Dumbledore said: "I thought you would say that as long as Lockhart is willing to admit his mistakes, it is not too late."

"How can that be done?" Toby immediately retorted: "If he admits his mistake, then I have to expose all the things I did when I was in school. No reader will like this kind of story, for a book

It’s bad for a bestseller.”

"A bestseller?" Dumbledore felt that he had grasped the key to the question: "What bestseller?"

"Of course it's a best-seller related to ancient magic." Toby said excitedly: "I finally figured it out. Ancient magic doesn't have to be carried forward in my hands. It can also be someone else, such as Lockhart.

, he has enough experience to do this."

Dumbledore felt that the situation seemed to be getting worse: "You want to teach Lockhart ancient magic?"

"Not only that." Toby said: "And it must be shocking enough, so that Lockhart can feel the charm of ancient magic."

"But did you ever think that he would refuse?"

"Of course I have thought about it, but I will give him an offer that he can't refuse. It's like he secretly watched me teach other students. He just needs to do it this way again."

At this time, another person in the office, Snape, suddenly sneered twice: "That's not what you think when facing Quirrell."

Toby turned his hood towards him and said in a pointing tone: "That's because Quirrell's biggest mistake was to take refuge in the mysterious man."

Snape's face suddenly turned livid.

Toby then said in an understatement: "And to be honest, it's your fault, Severus. We had very little contact when we were in seventh grade, not to mention Lily, who was not

Don't want to talk to me anymore. If you could help, such as looking at the door or something, this stupid mistake wouldn't have happened. It would also give Lockhart a chance to correct it in advance."

"Why should I help you?" Snape said sarcastically: "I was already doing you a favor without reporting on you."

Toby was silent for a while, then stood up and left, leaving only a sigh.

"So it's too late to say anything, it's too late to say anything."

After the door closed, Dumbledore looked at Snape and said, "If you want, we can actually tell Toby the truth."

"No!" Snape became even angrier than before.

"This will never be possible!"

When Lockhart woke up, he saw Toby standing beside the bed, staring at him intently from the black mist under his hood, which scared Lockhart and shuddered subconsciously.

"I know everything." Toby said with a clear tone.

Lockhart suddenly became even more frightened. He asked uneasily: "You know. What do you know?"

"I know you have great potential." Toby said vaguely: "But before that, I have a question to ask you."

This seemed irresistible.

"what is the problem?"

"Why did you throw away Tom Riddle's notebook?"

"Do you even need to ask?" Lockhart said quickly: "That is obviously a thoughtful notebook, and you can't see where its brain is. It is undoubtedly full of dangers - no, how did you do it?

Do you know about this?"

Toby stared at Lockhart silently for a while, seeming to judge the accuracy of this answer.

He didn't answer, but said directly: "Follow me."

This order was even more unacceptable than the previous question, because Al was standing on the bedside with a small shovel, looking like he would make Lockhart look good if he disobeyed.

Together they came to the special classroom of ancient magic and continued walking deeper into the tunnel. Lockhart vaguely felt that his situation seemed to be getting worse - he first saw a huge basilisk shedding its skin, and then saw

We arrived at the unconscious Skeeter and Guffey, and finally the basilisk with half its head blown off.

When he appeared in the Chamber of Secrets, Lockhart's mind had gone blank.

"Is it because I haven't woken up yet?" he asked confused.

"No, you are more awake than ever." Toby said, taking Lockhart to visit the Basilisk and the two unconscious people again, pointing at them and saying: "Take a good look, they will be you

The consequences of disobedience.”

"What exactly is it?" Lockhart asked in fear: "Half of the head was destroyed? Or was it completely passed out?"

"It depends on your ability to comprehend. And this is still the best outcome for you."

Toby looked at Lockhart. He suddenly dispersed the black mist under his hood, revealing the terrifying mask. Lockhart's pupils widened little by little, and his face was full of panic.

"See clearly?" Toby said: "I know what trick you want to play, but I have to remind you that this is of no use to me."

"for you."

Lockhart reached out and took the book handed over by Toby - "Ancient Magic and Magic Circles".

Immediately afterwards, Toby's words continued: "You should be lucky to have met me, because I have always been very generous. Not only will I forgive your sins, but I will also give you an adventure created by your own hands.

——That is, the shed skin of the basilisk."

"Hurry up and learn the magic circle and see what you can do with it. After the results come out smoothly, write a few articles or a best-selling book. By then you will not only gain my forgiveness, but also

Have respect.”

"If things go more smoothly, you might become the first Defense Against the Dark Arts professor with a term of more than one year."

Lockhart returned to the office with his head buzzing, and Professor Hemmer's "admonition" was echoing in his mind.

Of course, it sounded more like a threat, and even the missing two people and the basilisk were shown to him.

What on earth did he know?

Lockhart's heart was filled with fear and confusion about the future.

It seems that I have become Heimo's subordinate?