Hogwarts behind-the-scenes big boss

"It was one morning when the stone statues in the castle started to move without any warning! It was as if they were alive. We are sure that they were not controlled or ordered by any means.

The most unexpected thing is that the stone statues can actually talk! Don't look at me like that, I don't know what they are saying, and I have never heard that kind of language.

According to Nick, Peeves was playing a prank on the Gryffindor students at the time. When he saw the stone statue, he yelled like crazy and flew through every place in the castle, well, not including the secret room.

." Barrow glanced at Moriarty and said somewhat cautiously.

Moriarty didn't pay attention to Barrow's expression. He urged: "Go on."

"The last time we saw Peeves, he locked himself in an empty classroom. Argus Filch wanted to kick him out, but when he entered the classroom, he seemed to see something extremely terrifying.

, stumbled away.

While we were wondering, not only the stone statues, but the characters in the murals also danced in unison! Their dances were different, but they seemed to be dancing to the same music?

Later, the armor in the castle also came to life, more realistic than the stone statue! Because we saw glowing eyes through the slits of the helmet, I admit that we were frightened at the time.

But the portrait on the mural tells us that the pen of acceptance wrote your name on the book of admission, and everything that happened seems to have been logically explained..."

Barrow was interrupted by Moriarty: "Wait a minute, who is that person on the mural? Why did I tell you that my name was written down."

"I know what you are thinking, but there is no doubt about this detail!" Barrow shook his head: "Afterwards, dozens of us ghosts gathered together to discuss this matter. I know you came back because Merlin's portrait told

My, Nick knew you came back because Sir Cadogan’s portrait told him..."

"Okay, please continue."

"The next thing is what happened to our ghosts. I think you should know it," Barrow said slowly: "Ghosts are very special. They have a strong unwillingness or fear of death, and an incomparable fear of life.

A soul body born from desire.

All the ghosts who can return to Hogwarts have great feelings for this castle, so when we know that you, the descendant of Slytherin, are coming back, we are happy, both for ourselves and for the castle."

Barrow glanced at the castle and changed his tone: "Listen, this matter is not over yet! You will never know that Peeves, who locked himself in an empty classroom for three days and three nights, came out and summoned

We, but most of the ghosts didn't go.

Only Nick went, and he told us: Peeves not only summoned ghosts, but also summoned a large number of portraits, stone statues, and armor! They seemed to have reached some kind of agreement.

Through Nick, Peeves invites the ghosts to join in! As for the purpose of their small group, Peeves said we will know.

I'm sure Peeves is different from before. He was afraid of me before, maybe because I never did any pranks...

But now he is not afraid of me anymore - even though he still trembled when he saw me, I am sure he is not afraid of me, just to maintain a habit."

After Barrow finished speaking, he took a long breath and closed his eyes.

"I understand." Moriarty nodded. The centaur's divination, the strange movements in Hogwarts, and the moonless star sign were all because of his arrival!

"That is to say, the 'we' you mentioned includes stone statues, murals, armor, ghosts, and Peeves, right?"

"You're right, Peeves is not a ghost. It also includes the Sorting Hat, the Pen of Acceptance, and the Book of Admission!" Barrow said concisely: "Besides, you don't have to ask questions about stone statues or murals, they won't say anything.

Yes, Principal Dumbledore has verified this."

"I was just about to ask what the professors and students were doing at the time. It's impossible for them not to know that such a big thing happened in the castle." Moriarty looked at Barrow seriously.

Barrow said casually: "The students regard these as talking points, and the professors are helpless. The principal and vice-principal have the right to command the statues to fight, but it is obvious that they are shocked and confused by our carnival.

In fact, since the establishment of the school, apart from celebrating victory in the war, Hogwarts has not had such a carnival."

Moriarty saw that Barrow was a little uninterested, and said: "Okay, thank you Barrow, I got very useful information from your words."

Barrow stared at him: "So, can you tell me your choice? Open the secret room? Or..."

"Open the Chamber of Secrets!" Moriarty said firmly, as if there was no room for maneuver.

Barrow gritted his teeth and said: "Very good! You still choose to open the Chamber of Secrets! I will tell Principal Dumbledore! No, we can imprison you!"

"Detain me?" Moriarty shook his head slightly: "This is not a good idea, Barrow. I tell you calmly for the last time: nothing tragic will happen after opening the secret room."

After saying that, Moriarty turned around and left. He returned to the castle and looked for Peeves!

In the end, nothing was found, and late at night, Moriarty stayed awake for the first time and slipped out of the common room.

When he reached a floating ladder, he stopped and quickly hid behind a pair of armors on both sides of the corridor.

The armor was cold and hard, lifeless. If Barrow hadn't told the truth, it would be hard for Moriarty to believe that the armor could actually become alive.

After a while, a small figure walked up to the floating ladder. He looked left and right, as if he was looking for something.

It's Jericho.

Moriarty walked up behind him and coughed lightly.

Even though Moriarty tried to keep his voice as soft as possible, Jericho was still startled. He turned around and almost bumped into Moriarty.

"Oh no! Mr. Moriarty..." Jericho touched his nose guiltily.

"Tell me why you are following me?" Moriarty looked at Jericho with interest.

Jericho wanted to excuse himself at first, but after seeing the smile and deep meaning in Moriarty's gray eyes, he raised his hands in surrender.

He smiled helplessly: "I can't hide anything from you... Lilith said that you might have acted strangely recently, so let's pay more attention to you. It's me tonight, Keith tomorrow night, and then Larpo.

Just now, I found you sneaking out, so I followed you over to take a look. Everyone just cares about you, sir."

"Okay, then come with me." Moriarty passed him and walked up the ladder, and Jericho followed behind him for no apparent reason.

Moriarty searched around the castle. Jericho wanted to ask him what he was looking for, but he was afraid of attracting Filch.

The two of them walked all the way to the third floor, when a shadow appeared. Jericho covered his mouth and shouted: "Oh no! It's Peeves! Let's go!"

He turned around and was about to run, but out of the corner of his eye he saw Moriarty taking long strides towards Peeves!

Jericho was confused, gritted his teeth and followed.

When Moriarty came closer, Peeves let out a deep laugh: "Hehe, the little snake crawled out of the snake's nest, here -"

"Don't act like that, Peeves," Moriarty interrupted, "tell me what your agreement is?"

Peeves instantly changed his tone: "How did you come to see me so late at night?"

Hearing this magnetic voice, Jericho looked at Peeves as if he had seen a ghost.

Moriarty raised the corners of his lips: "I can't find you during the day, so I want to try at night. It's obvious."

Peeves glanced at him, circled around him, and said: "You ask me what the agreement is? Before answering this question, I need you to answer me a question first - who am I?"

"You? You are the combination of the thoughts and souls of the four giants. The four giants shaped you through an unknown magical transformation." Moriarty's tone became extremely serious, and he expressed his guess.

Peeves continued to circle around as if he hadn't heard anything. After dozens of seconds, he suddenly burst out laughing!

"Students don't sleep! Students don't sleep and hang out! Students don't sleep and come out to fall in love! It's still two boys! Oh oh oh~ yeah yeah~"

He flew away with a croaking laugh, and the harsh and sharp sound soon began. Moriarty dragged Jericho, who was still in a daze, and ran towards the nearest floating ladder.

"Meow~" came a meow, and Jericho finally realized: "It's Filch's cat! He's coming! Oh, he will definitely catch it in front of Professor Snape!"

Fortunately, the corridor is not far from the floating ladder. When Moriarty and Jericho ran up the floating ladder, a staircase leading to the Slytherin common room had already taken shape.

Moriarty and the two returned to the lounge smoothly, while Jericho was still thinking about the experience just now.

"It's so exciting. With the floating ladder, we can explore the castle without being caught by Filch!" He said, "Should I go to Gryffindor?"

Moriarty waved his hand to him: "Stop talking nonsense, let's learn the Disguise Charm tomorrow!"