Hogwarts on the Tip of the Tongue

　　 "Professor Dumbledore?!"

　　 The smile on Tom Riddle's face disappeared instantly, and he looked at the old white-haired man in surprise.

Undoubtedly, the burning wardrobe in the orphanage in childhood was always the source of Tom Riddle’s fear. Of course, it also made him realize that only absolute power can bring absolute fear, and fear can deter people. .

　　From this perspective, it is difficult to say whether Deng’s education method is one of the reasons that led Voldemort to pursue power.

At least one thing most people who know Voldemort know is that Tom Riddle knew from an early age that the most sensible way to face a force stronger than himself is to show absolute obedience and obedience-despite being Dumbledore When asked if these people were your servants, Tom Riddle insisted on using this title.

　　 But in fact, the later Voldemort essentially used this logic of fear to rule the Death Eaters.

　　 "Why are you here, all this—"

"Tom Riddle, I have been waiting for you for a long time," Dumbledore said. "I always hope to have the opportunity to see you and have a good talk with you... Although it may be too late, but in a sense Say, isn’t it a strange thing?"

　　 "Ah this—"

　　 Tom Riddle glanced at the diary that was spread out beside him, and said with erratic eyes.

　　 "I don't understand what you mean. What is in front of you is just a memory from fifty years ago, and I can't stay outside for too long."

　　 "This is not a problem."

　　 Dumbledore said softly, still with a calm and warm smile on his face.

　　 Before Tom Riddle could speak, a scrawny old wizard with white hair walked out quickly from behind Dumbledore, took out a crimson gem from his arms and gently waved it.

　　 The next moment, a powerful wave of magic power like a tsunami rushed across the diary in an instant, and effortlessly "replaced" Draco Malfoy's supply path.

　　 In contrast, Riddle's outline, which was originally vague, quickly became clear and stable.

Tom Riddle clenched his fist subconsciously. He could feel an unprecedented force flowing along the diary, continuously pouring into his body, and the touch of the long-lost flesh and blood was dripping bit by bit. recovery.

　　 The young Riddle looked forward blankly, a little dazed and confused.

Although he has always thought that he is the great wizard who is most likely to defeat death, but the white-haired and skinny wizard standing in front of him now exudes a weird, death and vitality aura. Although he looked more than a hundred years old, Tom happened to have seen a portrait of this wizard in an ancient document.

　　 Strictly speaking, the wizard in front of him was actually the first person in the magic world to defeat death.

　　 "This is... the Philosopher's Stone? The immortal Nicholas LeMay?!" Tom asked uncertainly.

　　 "Perhaps it can be regarded as an elderly person, but it is not not that old..."

　　Nicole LeMay shook his head with emotion, and corrected him calmly.

"Besides, I haven't really defeated death, and the Philosopher's Stone is not the real answer. Everything and everything follow exchange in the dark. The price that humans can bear and pay is only enough to pay half of the reward. At this point, You too."

　　 He picked up the diary on the desktop and looked at it for a while.

　　 Regarding the extremely evil and crazy black magic of Horcrux, Nicol Lemay's research is not too deep.

　　 Due to the lack of experimental materials and cases, most of the understanding of the properties of Horcruxes comes from theoretical guesses. If the time is right, Le May even wants to start holding this diary and return to the alchemy workshop to study now.

　　 But, on this occasion, they still have more important things to solve.

　　 "You must listen to me explain, Professor Dumbledore."

　　 Tom Riddle took the initiative to put down his wand and said calmly.

"As for what will happen in the future, I may not be able to answer too much. The only one in front of you is an ordinary fifth-grade student. I don't know what kind of people and things'I' met after this. I went down the evil road, but at least in my memory now, I don’t know what I did wrong at this time..."

　　 Dumbledore did not speak, but looked at Tom quietly with a meaningful look.

　　 Fifty years ago, he also thought this way-it was the first time he went astray. If Tom Riddle was given enough attention and warning, he might be able to rein in the precipice and return to the right path.

　　 What a pity...

　　 Dumbledore’s azure blue eyes flashed with regret and disappointment. Is it really too late?

　　 In the suffocating atmosphere, Tom Riddle swallowed, his hands clasped tightly together, his eyes met Dumbledore's complicated gaze without fear, and he waited nervously for Dumbledore's answer.

　　 But it was not Dumbledore who answered him, but another strange voice.

　　 "SCP-017-01: Marvolo Gunter's Ring, Second Containment Time, 1992.08.31..."

　　 Along with the sound coming from his ear, Tom Riddle raised his head and saw a middle-aged wizard with slightly raised eyes and a dressing temperament that seemed incompatible with the surrounding wizards, speaking.

　　 "Hello, you can call me the hermit."

　　 Xenofilius Lovegood said with a smile, and looked at Tom Riddle curiously.

"As for the diary you are now attached to, in the order of containment, the serial number should be SCP-017-03: Tom Riddle's diary. By the way, the initial containment of 03 happens to be the last day of August this year. ."

　　 Looking at the "Young Black Demon" whose pupils shrank violently, Xenofilius had a very strange smile on his mouth.

"Most of the people present are already very familiar with the birth principles and knowledge of Horcruxes, so I suggest that Mr. Tom Riddle should not have too much fluke-your concealment is meaningless. In fact, The reason why we are waiting for you here is not to ask you any questions, but to explore and test unknown magical knowledge..."

　　Explore, experiment...unknown...magic knowledge?

　　 Tom Riddle's gaze subconsciously swept across Nicole LeMay, and the anxiety in his heart became more obvious.

Judging from the current situation, this may be the worst answer-this is not a very difficult guessing guess, just as it is always rare potions that attract potions masters, and alchemists are attracted ...

　　 "Wait, listen to me..."

　　 Tom Riddle said anxiously, his eyes turned to Dumbledore.

"I know where the secret room of Hogwarts Castle is! Salazar Slytherin has left a lot of magical treasures inside, as well as terrifying creatures. Just give me a little time and I can help you ..."

　　 "Unfortunately, we already know the location of the secret room."

　　 Gellert Grindelwald grinned, his eyes lit up, and he let out a sneer.

"Of course, as for the big snake you mentioned just now~www.wuxiaspot.com~ this is indeed a trouble, so we have set up quite strict magical protection around. I think Mr. Scamander should be able to help us find Proper solution. If you have any better suggestions, I think it's best to say them all together... although I think it might be outdated."

　　 Tom Riddle looked at Grindelwald in shock and opened his mouth.

He was another wizard he had never seen before, but judging from the old man’s cold eyes, this was definitely not a harmless ordinary wizard—as if it was an induction between beasts, he could clearly feel it This old wizard is terrible.

　　The most important thing is that in the whole room, it seems that only the old man has refreshments and drinks in front of him.

Tom Riddle couldn’t imagine that at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, anyone in today’s magical world could have such a transcendent privilege and status—this kind of visceral aura of superiors is definitely not an ordinary wizard. What can be done, at the moment the old wizard spoke, almost everyone in the room subconsciously paid attention to him.

　　 "Oh, little Tom, I see the confusion from your eyes... Unfortunately, it is not time for class."

　　 The smile on Grindelwald's face became more obvious, and he cast a look at Lockhart next to him.

"In short, we have prepared another position for you-the first E-level personnel of the SCP Foundation. Of course, you can also refuse this very good request. I believe Mr. Nicol Lemay will be happy to see this. ."

　　 "As for the specific details, after you sign the magic contract, we can slowly communicate and explain..."

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