Hogwarts starts with stealing power

"This is impossible!" Ron shouted in disbelief.

Anyone who knows that the pet that has been with them for many years is actually a wizard in disguise will be shocked.

And this is no ordinary wizard, but a very evil wizard, as terrifying as the murderer who has been beside his pillow for many years!

Ron couldn't accept this and kept shouting that it was impossible.

Lin Xia cast a spell at him: "Refresh yourself!"

Ron calmed down a little, his chaotic thoughts returned to calm, and he tried his best to find a balance.

Ron said: "What proof is there that I would never listen to a cat?"

Hermione frowned and said unconvincingly: "Ron, what about a cat? My cat is definitely the best cat! It can't lie. I know Crookshanks!"

Ron: "But I also know my Scabbers! How can it be a wizard? It's impossible!"

Harry and Draco looked at each other, their minds a little confused.

Harry subconsciously said: "How could an evil wizard turn into a mouse? How can any magic spell be able to do this? And he can pretend to be a mouse for more than ten years? This is impossible, right?"

Draco couldn't believe it. If this was true, it could only be said that this wizard was too forbearing.

But if it's not true... No, since this sentence came from Lin Xia's mouth, it is definitely true and cannot be false.

Draco believed in Lin Xia very much. This was his experience in getting along with Lin Xia for many years.

"Yes, Harry, Professor McGonagall just told us a few days ago - Animagus! This is the power of Animagus, which can allow wizards to transform into animals!"

Harry said in shock: "Who is that person who transformed into Scabbers?"

Lin Xia's calm voice came: "I also want to know who it is. This was difficult to know before, but the twin seniors have the Marauder's Map.

Anyone who enters Hogwarts will leave traces on the map, and we can use the Marauder's Map to find this person. "

Ron said anxiously: "I'm going to borrow it now!"

"No, Ron." Lin Xia stopped him, "I have the Marauder's Map with me. I borrowed it in advance."

Hermione seemed to realize something and said, "Lin Xia, did you sense that something was wrong with Scabbers? That's why you borrowed the Marauder's Map in advance and asked me to bring Crookshanks over."

Lin Xia couldn't help but sigh in her heart: Hermione's IQ is really high!

She guessed them all!

But she is used to keeping a low profile and is good at hiding. She doesn't want to do anything too public.

So she said: "I didn't have this idea. I borrowed the Marauder's Map in advance for other purposes. Unexpectedly, the one I wanted to use was not used yet, but Ron used it instead."

Lin Xia took out the Marauder's Map from the Traceless Telescopic Ring. The worn-out, dull parchment touched the hearts of everyone present.

Everyone couldn't help but swallow nervously, since they were afraid that Banban was not a mouse, and they were also expecting that Banban really wasn't a mouse.

As the Marauder's Map was slowly unfolded, the structure of Hogwarts was no longer a secret to them, and many densely packed names appeared on the map.

These names kept flashing on the map and moving around, making the entire map look very crowded, as if it was about to expand and collapse.

But it just so happened that it was such a small piece of parchment that carried everyone.

Their laboratory was on the second floor. Lin Xia quickly found the second floor and found it bit by bit from the conspicuous kitchen.

Everyone gathered around and stared at the map.

They saw Lin Xia's name, Harry's name, Ron's name, Hermione's name, Draco's name...

Finally, a person's name was found very close to their names, almost right next to them——

Peter Pettigrew!

Everyone's pupils shrank in shock.

No need to ask, this is definitely a personal name!

As for this person, no one has any impression, but at the same time, one thing is certain, this is definitely not the name of the little wizard.

This name sounds a bit special. If someone in the young wizard group is called this name, they will not be unimpressed.

Suddenly, Lin Xia asked: "Do you think this name sounds familiar?"

Hermione also frowned: "I think so too, but I can't remember."

Harry also felt familiar, Peter Pettigrew, Pettigrew, Star...

An idea flashed in his mind and he said: "It's very similar to Sirius Black's name. He is Pettigrew, and the other one is Sirius. Is there any connection between these two people?"

Lin Xia nodded: "Yes, this name also reminds me of Sirius."

Ron felt like he was going to faint from shock. No matter how much refreshing magic he used, he couldn't keep his mood calm.

That's Sirius Black!

According to outside rumors, Sirius killed more than 20 wizards with a single spell and was a ruthless character who killed many people.

If Peter Pettigrew is related to Sirius, is he also a heinous person... No, that's not right!

Lin Xia has already said that Banban is an evil person. This person is probably no less terrifying than Sirius...

Ron was about to collapse.

He has actually been living with such a terrible person for more than ten years. What is the intention of such a person coming to be his pet? !

Ron said with a look of horror: "He came to be my pet, does he want to kill me?"

Hermione looked at him speechlessly: "He is an adult wizard, and you are just a young wizard. If he wants to attack you, he can do it at any time. There is no need for such a roundabout method as running to be your pet."

"Huh?" Harry felt that there was something in Hermione's words, "Is there any hidden secret in this?"

Draco also noticed something was wrong.

"Wait a minute, even if this person has nothing to do with Sirius, he is definitely a mature wizard.

If Crookshanks' judgment is correct and he is a very evil wizard, then why did he come to the Weasley family as a pet and stay as one for so many years?

He has been appearing in the form of Animagus for these years, why doesn't he show his human form? Could it be——"

Draco, Hermione and Lin Xia said in unison: "Wanted criminal!"

Lin Xia: "He is a wanted criminal, that's why he has been hiding for so long and evaded capture."

Hermione also said excitedly: "I have the same idea. We may be able to get the answer from the wanted poster from more than ten years ago!"

Draco: "I'll write a letter now and ask my dad to find the information for me."

Harry and Ron looked at each other. Ron was already a little confused. Harry had to say: "What should I do?"

Lin Xia thought for a while and said, "Harry, because this matter involves Sirius, my idea is that you don't get involved.

In addition, you have no other information channel to find out about this person. Why don't you go to the laboratory to do experiments. It just so happens that there are still a few sets of experiments that have not been completed today. "

Harry: "...Do you think my current state is suitable for experiments?"

Lin Xia smiled: "There is nothing inappropriate. You are very calm, aren't you?"

Harry felt as if someone had guessed his mind, his face turned red, and he waved his hand quickly: "No, no, I, I...well, I was just thinking, there is no need to make such a fuss.

Sirius may not be a bad person. This person is related to Sirius. I may be able to get news about Sirius from his mouth. He may not be a bad person either. "

Lin Xia had a solemn expression and said solemnly: "Harry, I have never met Sirius, so I can't judge whether he is good or bad.

But I have seen Spots, a mouse, and I believe in Crookshanks' judgment even more. He is a very smart cat with a sense of justice, and I believe in his judgment.

I don't recommend that you communicate with Banban in private. This will put you in danger, and it will also alert others. We need to find out his identity first. "

Harry knew that Lin Xia's idea was right, so he nodded and said, "I won't look for Banban."

Lin Xia didn't say anything. Peter Pettigrew has been a mouse for so long and has never transformed into a human. I'm afraid he's a little unconscious.

In his animal state, he might not be able to understand Harry's question.

So it may not be helpful to ask at your door.

The greater possibility is that these inquiries stimulated the rat Banban's instinct to regain his humanity, break away from the animal state and transform into a human form.

It will only be more dangerous then.

Lin Xia only said: "For the sake of our safety, I hope you will not do anything unexpected. When you do those things, think more about Ron."

Harry's face turned very pale instantly.

He thought Lin Xia knew what he was thinking.

As for Ron.

Ron was in a trance.

All he wanted now was silence.

Others ignored him and did their own thing.

Banban was put into the box of forbidden magic texts by Lin Xia in advance. He couldn't hear what they discussed and couldn't escape, which was very reassuring.

About two hours later, Ron finally plucked up the courage to ask: "Lin Xia, what should I do with this mouse? Does it have to be locked in the box forever?"

Lin Xia glanced at him and shook his head: "No, although he is a wizard, he is just a mouse now. An animal cannot live in a box for that long. He still has to be released."

Ron finally regained his consciousness, but there was a faint tendency to become confused again.

His face looked miserable and he was stumbling when he spoke.

"Then what should I do... I mean, it's impossible for me to stay with a murderer. No, it's impossible to stay with such an evil wizard. I can't do it. I just feel scared."

mutual affection?

Doesn't exist.

If it's a real mouse, there's still affection, but if it's a human pretending to be a human, forget it!

Lin Xia felt that this was also a problem and asked, "How about I cast a forgetting spell on you and perform a brief memory erasure operation to make you forget what happened today."

Ron took a few steps back in fright, "No!"

He would never let himself forget what happened today, and he would never be able to stay with a murderer, no, with a wanted criminal.

Lin Xia: "You don't need to be so nervous. Since he has been by your side for so long, he must be hiding from someone or something. He won't be exposed so easily. Just treat him as a mouse."

Ron said with a miserable look on his face: "What if he wants to attack me?"

Lin Xia couldn't help but smile: "Ron, once a wizard transforms into an animal form through the Animagus, unless it is a magical creature, he is just an ordinary animal.

What harm can a little mouse do to you? You have been with Banban for so long, and he has never harmed you, right? "

Ron knew this, but he said fearfully: "Who knows, maybe he is staring at me late at night, thinking about how to kill me?"

Hermione couldn't help but complain: "Persecutory paranoia!"

Draco also said: "Ron, if he wants to kill you, he would have killed you long ago."

Ron: "Anyway, I'm scared."

Lin Xia: "No matter how scared you are, you have to take it. If your abnormality is noticed by Banban, maybe it will really turn into a human form and kill you.

Just pretend that you didn't hear today's analysis and didn't see anything, and live your life as usual. If it doesn't work, just take the mouse out and let it go.

I didn't see you take care of Banban before, it would come back automatically and run out like before."

Ron said tremblingly: "Okay, okay."

In fact, he wanted to send Banban out, but this would definitely make Banban aware of it.

Of course, the best way is to kill Banban.

Ron didn't dare to do it, so he could only hope that others would do it.

But others didn't want to do it either, so Ron could only do what they wanted.

Time passed quickly and it was night.

It was another late-night patrol.

There was nothing unusual about the patrol tonight, and everyone returned to their dormitories to rest after the patrol.

Since the last time the strange creature, the biting snake, appeared, the professors at Hogwarts have conducted a major investigation, all in secret, without disturbing any students.

"Lin Xia."

When Lin Xia was about to return to the dormitory, the on-duty professor Snape suddenly called her.

Lin Xia turned her head and asked, "Professor, what's the matter?"

Snape said coldly, "If there is nothing to do recently, you should not leave Hogwarts, and don't even go to Hogsmeade village."

Lin Xia: "Can I know why you can't go out?"

Snape said coldly, "The movement in the place you found before was found by us. There is a strange thing.

The school suspects that the strange thing is coming for you. You are very likely to be targeted by something in the evil world. It is safest to stay in Hogwarts."

Lin Xia said politely : "Professor, I don't quite understand. According to what you said, it's dangerous for me to stay in Hogwarts."

Snape said lightly: "We can still protect you in school, but outside the school, you can only rely on luck."

Lin Xia nodded and said: "Okay, professor, I just happen to have an experiment at a critical period and don't want to go out."

Snape said "um": "Don't run around recently, and don't do patrol missions."

Lin Xia raised her eyebrows and didn't agree immediately: "I'll think about it again."

Back in the dormitory, she carefully thought about the news Snape told her.

She felt that Snape wanted to tell her that it was also dangerous in the school!

At the same time, late at night.

A group of Death Eaters gathered in Black Manor at some point.

They appeared in the moonlight, accompanied by the cawing of several crows.

Among a group of Death Eaters whose faces were covered in shadows, only Bellatrix was as upright as ever, and showed her face without any hesitation. (End of this chapter)