Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 244 Order of the Phoenix

Slytherin and Ravenclaw?

How is this possible——

All right.

Toby was not surprised at all when Salazar Slytherin's name appeared - among the four founders, he was the only symbol of evil, and all bad things were related to him.

There are still many people who wonder why Slytherin and Gryffindor became good friends!

In fact, Toby couldn't quite figure this out - until he discovered the friendship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald, and then he thought about it bit by bit - because everyone will change due to different experiences.

ah.

But Ravenclaw - Rowena Ravenclaw, the symbol of wisdom among the four founders, how did she become "good friends" with Slytherin? They even discussed magic related to immortality together?

As far as Toby knows, any wizard who pursues immortality will not end well. Most of them are related to black magic, or some more evil ancient magic.

Eh?

Toby remembered that Ravenclaw suddenly died of a serious illness. Could it be related to the research on immortality?

He asked the question, hoping that Dumbledore had found the answer in Helena.

"It's a pity, Toby." Dumbledore said regretfully: "Helena didn't know about these things. Even this clue was speculated by me, but it shouldn't be wrong."

He then briefly talked about the guessing process.

It turns out that there was a reason why Helena wanted to steal the crown - this crown was often present in the gatherings between Ms. Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Helena certainly thought that her mother was

While at work, she was busy solving problems that would arise when setting up a school, but this caused Helena to be ignored by her mother, Ravenclaw, and she gradually fell away from her mother's protection.

It was also at that time that Helena began to hear some comments about her mother from other people - always compliments.

But as soon as those people mentioned herself, their comments became a little bad - as the daughter of the founder, she certainly attracted much attention. But correspondingly, Helena did not show too amazing magic talent.

, far different from Ms. Ravenclaw.

Then, Helena suddenly came up with an astonishing idea, an idea that she regretted to this day - she stole the crown.

She was punished for her willfulness and was not able to see her mother for the last time.

When Helena returned to Hogwarts as a ghost, Lady Ravenclaw had left Hogwarts forever.

Well, Toby doesn't want to comment on this story, he still thinks it's quite sad - but if you think about it carefully, Toby and Helena's life experiences are completely different, and they also live in very different eras, but

They almost did the same thing - they all made themselves unable to meet some of the people they could meet after being so-called "willful".

This of course refers to Lily, who was one of Toby's few good friends when he was in school. Unlike Snape, he and Lily rarely quarreled, let alone fought, and they even got

A lot of her help was one of Toby's few experiences that could be called happy before he pursued the path of ancient magic.

"It's still very sad." Toby whispered, no longer as sad as when he first heard about Lily's death.

Dumbledore gave Toby enough time to calm down.

After a short while, Toby turned his mind to the problem at hand.

"But, Principal." He asked: "In Helena's story, there is no concept of immortality. Where did you hear it?"

"This is all thanks to modern magic that you don't care about that much." Dumbledore said with a smile, not accusing him, more like he was joking.

"I got more clues from the crown." He answered: "Maybe you don't know it yet, but as one of the items that Voldemort values, the crown does not have the ability to confuse people. This is different from the diary and the

The locket is completely different."

"Then what?" Toby asked curiously: "Did Ms. Ravenclaw's magic work?"

Dumbledore was silent for a while, his attitude seemed a bit abrupt.

He suddenly said:

"Maybe. Only eternal life can deal with eternal life."

Toby figured it out immediately.

Yes, if Voldemort's magic did not work as it should, does that mean that the crown has long been occupied by something - such as the immortality magic that Ms. Ravenclaw once studied?

"What on earth is that?" Toby asked with wide eyes: "Could it be the same type of magic used by the mysterious man?"

"Fortunately that's not the case."

Dumbledore's answer made Toby relieved, otherwise the result would have been too bad - he really couldn't imagine Ms. Ravenclaw turning into Voldemort - so the other two founders

Is there anything good about it? It would be ridiculous if they were all bad people.

"But I haven't been able to study it thoroughly yet." Dumbledore added: "It's hard to say whether it is because Voldemort's magic has played a role in keeping the magic of the crown in a stable state that is extremely difficult to control. It may be possible if you are not careful.

To upset this balance. So, I need your help, Toby."

Toby immediately cheered up: "Just tell me, principal. Do you want to use ancient magic?"

"That's it." Dumbledore pushed the crown in front of Toby: "This is also your first task after joining the Order of the Phoenix. Not only must you find out what the magic contained in the crown is, but you must also find out whether Voldemort has seen through it.

This point - from a time perspective, he has held the crown for a long time, and may have learned some knowledge from it, which can only be evil knowledge."

Toby has long wanted to study Ravenclaw's diadem, but has never had the chance.

His current thoughts have not changed, but——

"It's hard to say, principal." He said with a headache: "The diary and the locket alone are already confusing me. Just a little bit, just a little bit, I can know the connection between them.

, but I couldn’t have guessed it - now there is this crown. It’s not that I want to shirk responsibility, of course I want to solve the mysterious man as soon as possible, but I really can’t make a guarantee now - "

At this time, Dumbledore suddenly interrupted: "What if we add the Book of Access?"

"What?" Toby asked in surprise: "Is this in compliance with the rules? Forget it, are you really safe to hand over the Book of Access to me?"

The Pen of Acceptance and the Book of Admission are the cornerstones of Hogwarts. It is precisely because of these two magical items that the school can discover those children with magical talents at the first time and recruit them to the school in time - otherwise

Without correct teaching, these children may face great dangers, which may even include becoming Obscurus.

"worried."

Dumbledore's answer almost made Toby angry.

"But this matter must not be delayed any longer. I will go to see Grindelwald in person in a while. This will require a long time of planning and arrangements - perhaps including the possibility that I will not be able to return to Hogwarts."

.However, the threat of Voldemort still exists, and we don’t even know where he is hiding now. Someone must solve this problem, and there is no better choice except you."

Toby pouted and said, "There's no need to be so direct."

But his eyes kept darting here and there, wanting to know where the principal had hidden the Book of Access.

And Al, he couldn't wait to grab the crown - how much is it worth!

Dumbledore said gently: "Because I know there is no need to talk to you in a roundabout way - but there is one thing I want to tell you in advance."

Toby's heart skipped a beat, silently hoping that it had nothing to do with the magic ball.

One thing for another?

No matter how he thought about it, Toby felt that he was at a disadvantage - Al already had another Gryffindor relic, and he also had Slytherin's locket, but it was not common for his brain to turn into a magic ball.

"It's about the celebration." Dumbledore said unexpectedly: "With so many things to do, I thought you wouldn't have time to attend the celebration, so I handed over the arrangements for the drama to Severus.

He will also accompany Remus to the celebration."

"Oh?" Toby was stunned: "He agreed? That's [The Legend of Sirius]? And he accompanied Remus to the celebration. Just mixing a Wolfsbane potion made him feel extremely uncomfortable——

How did you convince him?"

Dumbledore said nothing, staring at Toby with his blue eyes unblinkingly.

"I?"

Toby pointed at himself and said in shock: "You want me to convince Severus? He will hate me to death!"

"So you're going to refuse?" Dumbledore asked.

Toby stood up suddenly: "No, I can't wait to see Severus' angry expression. This is definitely not to be missed! Al, bring your things. And, Principal, please give me permission before entering."

The book can be sent directly to my office, and I will definitely study it to the end with ten thousand times more effort!"

He turned around and left happily, and Al followed him out of the office, shouting.

The room gradually became quiet.

Dumbledore sat behind his desk, his eyes showing deep thought.

At this time, Phineas taunted untimely: "I say, even if you want to drive him away from the celebration, you don't need to use this method, right? What if he breaks those two things?

Do it? From where will Hogwarts recruit students in the future? Should we go door to door and ask?"

"Shut up." Delis Derwent snapped: "Our duty is to help the principal of the school, pay attention to your tone!"

"But -" another portrait that looked too old asked: "Why do I think it's still too risky? Do I have to do this?"

"Is it necessary to do this?" Dumbledore repeated the principal's words in a low voice: "I can only do this. I must find a way to divert Toby's attention away from Grindelwald - the key

It will always be Gellert, he attaches great importance to Toby, I can feel that ancient magic, and the title of ancient magic professor, these are undoubted evidence."

"But what if even these are just his disguise? What if he has a more important purpose? I believe that the reason that can make Gellert change his mind is definitely not that simple - but the things that can attract Toby are really too

No, I know my student too well, and he will not change his mind easily."

"I don't agree with this." Phineas shouted: "Although I hate that bad boy, he doesn't look like someone who would turn to Grindelwald. And, to be honest, I really don't

You think he will betray you - do you think so too?"

Many portraits nodded silently, and Dai Lisi said happily: "You can finally speak a human word properly."

"It's not impossible." Dumbledore sighed and said: "The supremacy of wizards is only a small distance away from Toby's ideal. This kind of bloodless doctrine is very attractive, especially when Toby discovers that Green

After DeVoe is the one who really understands him - this is not difficult for Garrett, he can do it easily and has succeeded too many times."

"Will Toby Highmore become an enemy?" Delis finally realized the seriousness of the problem. She trusted Dumbledore and would not ignore his thoughts: "How about handing him the access instructions and the pen of acceptance?"

Isn’t it more dangerous?”

"It's not as dangerous as him becoming a real enemy." Dumbledore said simply.

Phineas muttered lowly: "You're asking for trouble."

From everyone's point of view, Dumbledore was asking for trouble. He didn't need to go to such trouble, as long as he didn't let Toby come back in the first place.

Seeing that Dumbledore didn't respond, Phineas said angrily: "Don't tell me this has anything to do with your sister. Is she really still alive? You deceived everyone? What if Grindelwald hadn't been there in time?

The message left for you in the converter, I guess no one—and no portrait—can know about it—"

"Shut up!" Delis quickly rushed into Black's portrait, and other portraits also did the same, many of them were carefully watching the expression on Dumbledore's face.

This time, Dumbledore didn't refute anything, but his eyes became particularly heavy.

It is obvious that Grindelwald's method worked, and the differences gradually grew and were buried in the hearts of the portraits.

But he still made no excuses.

He is used to hiding secrets. This is something he has learned to do since he was a child to protect Ariana.

There is no change now

After the fierce knocking on the door sounded, the portraits suddenly became quiet and pretended to be asleep one by one.

"Come in," Dumbledore said calmly.

Sure enough, it was Snape. His face turned pale with anger. As soon as he rushed in, he asked: "Drama, and celebrations? Did you ask Toby to humiliate me on purpose? I really didn't know you were interested in having one."

Drama School—how—”

"Can I say something first, Severus?" Dumbledore said calmly, with an unquestionable meaning in his tone.

Snape pursed his lips tightly and stared directly at Dumbledore, wanting to see what he was about to say.

"It's time to fulfill your responsibilities, Severus."

Dumbledore said seriously: "No matter what happens, whether I am in Hogwarts or not, you must remember - never let Toby get too close to Harry Potter, protect him, protect him

Good Lily’s child.”

"What did you say?" Snape frowned deeply: "Toby's thoughts of harming Potter?"

"Not now." Dumbledore said: "But in the future, I think it is not impossible - you should know how attractive the secrets of ancient magic are to Toby, and Grindelwald is very likely to take advantage of this.

, let Toby turn his attention to the only person who survived at the hands of Voldemort."

Snape stared at Dumbledore motionless.

"He shouldn't be allowed to come back, I've said it a long time ago!" He gritted his teeth and said, "This is all your fault, it's all the trouble you caused!"

Dumbledore said calmly: "It's like this. It's not the first time, and it will definitely not be the last time. Moreover, I feel that the mistakes are becoming more and more difficult to make up for. So let's try more.

"

"Will you join the Order of the Phoenix, Severus?"