Hogwarts: From The Obscure To The Dark Lord

Time flies, and it is the end of August in a blink of an eye.

The new school year at Hogwarts is about to begin, and Toby and Jamie are about to enter their second year.

"Mr. Grindelwald, you seem to be going out a lot lately. Are you going to see your aunt, Ms. Bathilda Bagshot?"

In the living room, Toby sat on the sofa, smiling and looking at Grindelwald who was reading the Daily Prophet.

Since Grindelwald lived in his house, it seems that he has started his retirement life. He usually reads books, reads newspapers, or plays with the flowers and plants in the garden, or goes out for a stroll.

Of course, he also goes to see Ms. Bathilda Bagshot from time to time, but he uses another identity, which is not difficult for Grindelwald.

He didn't even need Polyjuice Potion, just Polymorph to take the appearance of another person.

"What do you want to say?"

Grindelwald said without raising his head that although the current life is very peaceful, unexpectedly he doesn't hate it, and even likes this kind of life.

In the past month, he has become very familiar with the two teenagers, Toby and Jamie, and he was shocked by their talent in magic, even he and Dumbledore back then were not as good as them.

Toby and Jamie would also ask Grindelwald some magical questions in normal times.

After all, Grindelwald was of the same era as Dumbledore. Even if he was slightly inferior to Dumbledore, he was far superior to many wizards. His knowledge was quite profound, especially the study of black magic.

With such a character, Toby and Jamie will of course have to squeeze their wool hard, and not everyone has such an opportunity.

Grindelwald did not refuse either, and seemed to be very optimistic about Toby and Jamie, giving them advice in many ways.

"Hogwarts is about to start school. After school starts, Jamie and I will live in Hogwarts. Mr. Grindelwald, what are your plans?" Toby said tentatively.

"Then what about you guys? What are your plans? Let's just talk about it. There's no need to make any detours."

Grindelwald said flatly.

"That depends on Mr. Grindelwald, do you have the guts? Hogwarts changes the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts every year, because this class is cursed by Voldemort."

"Our Defense Against the Dark Arts professor this year is Gilderoy Lockhart, an author and author of many books, a recipient of the Order of Merlin, Third Class, and an honorary member of the Anti-Dark Arts League.

"Five-time Witcher Weekly Award for Most Charming Smile."

Jamie said.

"Oh, it sounds like this person has a good resume."

Grindelwald said.

"Actually, he is just an incompetent liar. The experiences in his book are all stolen from other wizards. However, his Oblivion Curse is well used, and no one (bid) discovered it."

"If Mr. Grindelwald is willing, you can borrow his identity. I think this should be very easy for you."

"Back then, you borrowed the identity of an Auror, Percival Graves, and successfully infiltrated the Magic Congress of the Beautiful Country. I wonder if your skills have reached a limit after decades?"?

"If you can keep your identity under Professor Dumbledore's nose, it can be said that you have won Professor Dumbledore."

Jamie smiled.

"It's interesting. Dumbledore always thought he could control everything. If I can succeed this time, I can tease him."

"I will let him know that he cannot control everything in the world, and this time will be his failure.

Grindelwald said that he was indeed moved by Toby and Jamie's suggestion.

Although he and Dumbledore have the closest relationship, they also have competition at the same time. For the loss to Dumbledore, he has always been brooding, if this time he can defeat him in another way.

Well, for him, it was also a great victory.

"Then, tomorrow morning, let's go to Diagon Alley! Our great writer will be signing books there!"

Toby said with a smile.

The next day, Toby, Jamie, and Grindelwald came to Diagon Alley by apparating. Although apparating is more comfortable, it is faster.

Diagon Alley is the busiest place in the magic world in the entire Eagle Country. It is even more lively here as the school starts. School supplies, textbooks and books need to be purchased here. Of course, first-year students also need to buy wizard robes, magic wands and the like.

"Mr. Grindelwald, you don't seem to have a wand yet, do you need to buy one at Ollivander's shop?"?

Jamie asked the middle-aged man beside him.

Grindelwald is proficient in body deformation. For him, it is too simple to become another person.

"No need, except for the Elder Wand, my previous wand is still kept in the Gringotts Gold Curry in Country D, and I will take it out when necessary.

Grindelwald said.

For a wizard, the wand can be used for a lifetime, unless the wand is damaged by accident, it will not be replaced with a new one.

The wand is more like a partner to the wizard. The longer the two get along, the more compatible the wand and the wizard will be, and the smoother the magic will be.

Therefore, unless necessary, a wizard will not easily change the wand.

When the three of them came near Lihen Bookstore, they saw a large group of people crowded outside the bookstore, and a large banner was drawn above the bookstore.

"Gilderoy Lockhart, autobiography for sale, I Can Be Magical, today 8.30am to 4.30pm.

This is written on the big banner.

Most of the wizards crowded in front of the bookstore were middle-aged witches, and their expressions were very fanatical, as if they had seen their idols.

"Ladies, please be quiet.....be in line.....don't be crowded.....watch out for the books..."

The wizard who maintained order at the entrance of the bookstore had a tired face, and his voice seemed hoarse.

"This is probably the charm of middle-aged men!"

Jamie laughed.

To be honest, Gilderoy Lockhart's appearance is quite good, he looks pretty handsome, and he knows how to dress himself up, always showing off his white teeth, no wonder he fascinated those middle-aged Obasan .

When Toby and Jamie squeezed into the bookstore, they saw Gilderoy Lockhart dressed very coquettishly, sitting behind a table, with white teeth shining, signing books for the witches

"Get out of the way!"

A short, grumpy wizard held a large black camera and shot it from multiple angles in front of Gilderoy Lockhart. When the camera's flash flashed, it would emit a puff of purple smoke.

That wizard was a reporter from the Daily Prophet, who was in charge of photographing Gilderoy Lockhart, and published the photos he took in the Daily Prophet the next day.

Gilderoy Lockhart seemed to be tired, he shook his sore arm, raised his head, and happened to see Toby standing in the crowd.

Toby suddenly had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, Gilderoy Lockhart squeezed through the crowd, rushed over with a stride, and came in front of the ratio.

"Oh, isn't this Toby, a young genius who won the Merlin Order of the First Class, I don't know if you still remember me, we met at the Merlin Award Ceremony.

"Although I received the Merlin Medal of the Third Class, it is easy for me to obtain the Merlin Medal of the First Class."

Gilderoy. Lockhart said excitedly, and even put his arms around Toby's shoulders, motioning for the reporter to come over and take pictures of them.

The reporter from the Daily Prophet rushed over, taking pictures of Toby and Gilderoy Lockhart.

In fact, since Toby received the Order of Merlin First Class, he has become famous in the entire wizarding world. For nearly half a month, the Daily Prophet published his photo and introduced him at length.

"Nice, Toby, we're sure to hit the headlines this time."