Hogwarts on the Tip of the Tongue

Didn't expect, is it because of this reason?

Dumbledore rubbed his eyebrows rather helplessly. If he had time later, he still tried his best to resolve the misunderstanding between Fox and Elena. It is not always the way to go like this.

Moreover, as far as he knows, in many ancient legends in the magic world, there are many wizards who speculate that there is some kind of mysterious blood relationship between Phoenix and Meiwa who can be transformed into a firebird.

The old man raised his head and glanced at the exquisite mixed-race little Meiwa, thinking that perhaps he should give each person and bird some chance to get along in the future. After all, from the perspective of the girl getting along with her little owl pet, Elena is not the kind of child who hates and fears magical animals.

"? Professor Dumbledore, is there anything dirty on my face?"

Elena crooked her head in confusion and lay on the wooden spiral staircase to watch Dumbledore. Her long, soft silver hair hung from her shoulder. The sudden cute appearance made Dumbledore realize for the first time that Bulgarian wizards will be charming The definition of baby as a national mascot is not without reason.

"Cough. Nothing, just the letter arrived."

It was only a little trance for less than two seconds. Dumbledore quickly recovered and opened the letter in his hand and glanced. The corner of his mouth raised and smiled. "It's good news. The temporary professor I helped you agree with." , We are ready to go. "

"Oh." Elena pouted with a lack of interest, paused for a moment, and then suddenly raised her head, "Departure? Where to go ?! I thought I was supposed to teach me magic in Hogwarts."

"Austria, Newmontgarde Castle, you have been to it before. Of course, this time may have to stay for at least four or five days. I think about it, in this case, two sets of laundry, carry-on items, crucibles and balances ... of course, Certain basic textbooks must also be brought. "

Dumbledore smiled easily, his forefinger tapped on the stationery in his hand, and began to count down various items in a low voice, listening to the old man's meaning, it seemed that Elena would spend some time in that place at least.

Austria, Newmontgard Castle?

"and many more……"

A name suddenly appeared in Elena's mind. The girl took a breath and said slowly, thoughtfully, with a strong unbelievable tone, "Aren't you serious? My school ’s college explains how there are so many professors and staff ... "

"The first-year wizard is weak against magic spells, and Hogwarts is not without precedent of being injured and hospitalized just after school. Of course, your friends will also have professors to explain."

Dumbledore shrugged and said indifferently, as the principal of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it was too simple to let a student disappear for a reasonable period of time.

"The key now is your attitude."

Paused, the old man's blue eyes looked at Elena through the half-moon lens, fell on the girl's delicate face, and said softly, "Of course, you can refuse if you don't want to."

"How could it be refused."

Elena looked down at the back of her smooth left hand, clenched her fist, and leaped up and down the steps to the door. "I'll pick up my luggage."

Finally, Elena opened the wooden door of her office and ran out happily.

"This kid ... Hey, I don't know if I did it right. What do you say, Fox?"

The old man shook his head with a smile, turned his head to look at the fire that appeared again next to him, and asked seriously as if facing a friend.

Fox made a soft chirp and landed on Dumbledore's shoulder, placing her beautiful head on the cheek of the old man, as warm as the sun, exuding a reassuring breath.

"Thank you, Fox." Dumbledore touched this beautiful creature who had been with him for nearly fifty years. He was about to say something, and suddenly felt the bird's soft body suddenly stiffen.

Click.

The door of the principal's office, which had just been closed, opened again.

"Professor Dumbledore, could you please take me to the public lounge in Hufflepuff."

Elena ’s head came in from outside the door, with a somewhat embarrassed but not polite smile, and looked over the old man ’s shoulder with a beautiful crimson bird, and waved friendlyly, “Hi, Fox, very Nice to see you again. "

Hearing Elena's voice, Fox turned her head and took a deep look at the silver-haired witch who appeared in the office.

Don't wait for Dumbledore to speak, Phoenix made a sweet tweet, turned into a golden-red fire without hesitation, and disappeared into the office again.

"It looks like maybe we have to change to the way to Newmontgarde Castle." Dumbledore sighed helplessly, and after sending Elena away, he needed to communicate with Fox.

…………

Austria, Newmontgard Castle

Surrounded by layers of snow-capped mountains, a cold, dark, and far away castle stands on top of a mountain cliff, and an exceptionally high tower is built near the cliff.

A circle of high walls surrounds the castle, blocking the possibility that most people want to climb in.

"Like Hogwarts, there is magic around the castle of Newmongard to prevent phantom migration, so from here we have to walk in."

Dumbledore walked Elena on the rugged trail, and the luggage was temporarily collected by the old man with magic.

Due to the Phoenix Fox strike, Dumbledore could only take Elena Phantom to the mid-mountain side, but fortunately, the distance from the castle was not too far.

"Talking about it, Professor Dumbledore, why haven't I seen a guard along the way?"

The previous time, the two of them directly landed on the tower relying on the magical power of Phoenix. So, strictly speaking, this is the first time Elena has completely observed the entire Newmontgard Castle.

Judging from the rugged trail overgrown with weeds and obvious signs of being washed by the rain, this place seems to have been abandoned for a long time.

"Newmongad is different from Azkaban in that the protection spells can run automatically without human guarding. Moreover, no one can take him from here unless he is willing."

Dumbledore walked breathlessly at the front, and the wand moved dexterously in the air from time to time. Obviously here was not as undefended as it seemed.

Elena blinked and couldn't help but ask boldly and curiously, "Professor Dumbledore, so what happened that year? Did you really beat Grindelwald? Why did you listen to what he meant? Was it voluntarily imprisoned in this place? "

"It's just an ordinary duel between wizards, you will know it later. I said it, and I will tell you when you graduate."

Dumbledore glanced at the curious baby who kept asking along the way, and understated all the questions in Elena's mouth.

"Ah, this is it"

Dumbledore suddenly stopped at about ten meters away from the castle, so that Elena, who was behind him, confiscated her footsteps and accidentally hit her on the old man's back.

"Hey? But, isn't it that far away? Is it possible that the castle would have run on its own legs?" Elena looked at the distance puzzledly ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ rubbing her forehead and asked curiously. .

"In a sense, you are right. From here to the door, there are levels set by the European Ministry of Magic. Once someone steps on, it will trigger the alarm in the department. As for the other way of entry ..."

A complex look flashed in Dumbledore's eyes, raised his wand, and drew a complex trajectory in the air. It used to seem that the entrance to the castle, which was more than a dozen meters away, was rapidly increasing. In front of people.

Just above the entrance to the gate of Newmontgarde Castle, a line of Grindelwald ’s famous quote was engraved: "For greater benefit".

Is exactly this sentence, so that all the people in the magic world are divided into two factions, and the battle is fought for several years. However, to this day, almost no one in the world knows that there is actually a full text of this motto that has been regarded as a creed of life by countless Grindelwald supporters.

A section by him, the principal of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizards, the patron saint of the wizarding world, Albus Dumbledore, first wrote the inflammatory view in Grindelwald's letter.

This is why every time Dumbledore comes to Newmontgarde Castle, he intentionally or unintentionally avoids the gate.

"I'm sorry ..." Dumbledore's eyes showed a trace of guilt and annoyance, gently stroked the stone wall and whispered.

(Click here to view: Dumbledore's original letter to Grindelwald)

Rua ~ I didn't have the heart to count the number of words, and my heart hurt. .