Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil

After pondering for a moment, Leivde took up his pen and wrote a reply to Tom.

[To my most loyal second servant, Tom:

I am delighted that you still think of me during your pleasant vacation...

Of course, it would be even better if you only thought of me when you were not facing difficulties.

Regarding Grindelwald... there is no doubt that his approaching you and me must be for a specific purpose.

However, you don't need to worry.

I will now teach you how to deal with it...

I wonder, have you ever heard of something called the 'Scumbag Principles'?

Originally, it was used by some irresponsible and promiscuous men to deal with women.

But, our current situation seems to be very applicable!

The so-called 'Scumbag Principles' are: Don't reject, don't take responsibility, don't initiate, don't promise!

If he gives you any benefits, don't hesitate, just accept them directly.

But if he asks you to do anything, you must absolutely ignore him, just pretend you didn't hear it.

If he forces you to do something, then go directly to Dumbledore.

Of course, Dumbledore is watching him very closely now, wishing he would make a mistake quickly!

If he really prepares to use improper means, believe it or not, before you even know it, Dumbledore will have already gone directly to his door!

Alright, now that the serious business is over, when are you coming over to play with me?

It's almost the end of the vacation, are you still going to stay at home?

I am currently at Mr. Scamander's place, researching with him how to cure Nagini, and we have made some initial progress...

Also, Mr. Scamander's place has so many interesting magical creatures! If you come, it will definitely be an eye-opener.

I bet you've never seen a fire dragon suffering from depression!

Of course, there are many interesting things that cannot be said in a letter, we can chat when we meet.

Your master and adoptive father—Leivde.]

After finishing the letter in one breath, Leivde found an idle owl in Newt's house and sent the letter out.

After sending the letter, Leivde turned and went to the basement of Newt's house.

For Nagini's recovery plan, Newt specially cleaned out the basement.

To facilitate observing her physical condition, Newt placed a transparent glass box in the basement.

Then, he used magic to construct an environment suitable for Nagini to live in within the box.

Nagini usually stays inside.

When Leivde walked into the basement, Nagini was coiled in the glass box, in front of her nest, flipping through a book with her wet snake tongue...

Since she regained consciousness, reading has become her favorite pastime.

Since it's for leisure, naturally it's not spell books or anything like that.

For this reason, Leivde specially went to Muggle bookstores to prepare quite a few novels and magazines for her...

When it comes to telling stories, Muggles are even better.

Especially the kind of novels suitable for women...

"Hiss..." Nagini nodded slightly as a greeting when she saw Leivde come in.

"How is your body today?"

"Hiss..." Nagini indicated that her body was very good.

"Then... is there any sign of the other consciousness in your mind weakening?" Leivde asked.

So many days have passed, if there is any effect, it should be felt now!

Nagini nodded, then shook her head. "Hiss hiss hiss..."

"Is that so?" Leivde seemed a little surprised.

He quickly probed a trace of Nightmare Magic and explored Nagini's soul...

Then Leivde's expression became serious.

Their recent efforts have indeed nourished Nagini's body very well.

Moreover, Transfiguration has also been suppressing and weakening the beast soul.

But...

The beast soul did not continue to weaken as they had imagined!

Because, just as Nagini's body was being nourished, the originally weakened beast soul was actually recovering!

Admittedly, Leivde did not have a potion to nourish the soul, but the best potion to nourish the soul is the physical body itself!

In other words, as long as the physical body is nourished, Nagini's soul is indirectly nourished!

And Nagini's soul also includes the beast soul!

This was something that Leivde and Newt had not anticipated when finalizing the plan!

Nagini had recently felt the restlessness of the beast soul.

And now, seeing Leivde's expression, she knew that his recovery plan might not succeed.

However, she was only disappointed for a short while before she figured it out again.

She is already very satisfied to be able to stay awake and no longer be a beast living by drinking blood!

Throughout history, how many blood-cursed animagi like her can still remain conscious?

"Hiss hiss hiss..."

Listening to Nagini's comfort, Leivde couldn't help but be touched.

As a patient, after learning that the treatment plan had failed, Nagini's first reaction was not to ask if there were other methods, but to comfort herself...

This is indeed a kind and gentle woman...

Completely different from the cruel and bloodthirsty snake in the future!

"Don't worry, I will find a way," Leivde said. "At least, as long as I'm here, you won't turn back into what you were before!"

"Hiss hiss hiss..." Nagini nodded, indicating that she would be satisfied as long as she didn't turn into what she was before.

Leivde walked out of the basement with a heavy heart, he looked at the grey sky of England.

Is there any magic that can directly act on the soul without damaging it?

If so, perhaps that kind of magic could be used as a scalpel to directly peel off the beast soul and separate it from the main soul...

Li Weide decided to ask Dumbledore or his senior about this matter.

However, Dumbledore might not know this kind of magic; otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed Nagini to deteriorate in the first place.

So, perhaps the last hope rests on his senior?

Although his senior only had her own strength when she was sealed, she wasn't particularly skilled in knowledge.

However, after researching Nightmare Magic, her consciousness ran rampant all over the world, and she learned a lot of knowledge!

"Sigh, I'm being arrogant again. I should have asked her from the beginning!"

… …

Riddle Manor.

Tom burned Li Weide's letter with a livid expression.

That bastard even has to take advantage when writing a letter!

Second servant? Godfather?

I will definitely beat you until you call me Daddy in the future!

After venting his anger, Tom calmed down again and seriously considered Li Weide's suggestion.

I have to admit… Li Weide's suggestion does seem to make some sense…

Taking advantage of the fact that Grindelwald doesn't dare to do bad things now, directly implementing the 'scumbag' principle seems very suitable!

Of course, if Grindelwald were still acting like before, and Dumbledore wasn't watching Grindelwald, Tom wouldn't dare to do this even if he was beaten to death!

The old Grindelwald would really come and smash your windows in the middle of the night! With the Killing Curse!

Tom quickly thought of another matter mentioned in the letter.

Treating Nagini…

Tom felt sympathy for Nagini's experience back then.

That time was the first time he had such a feeling, perhaps… it was because Nagini was a snake.

After all, before meeting Li Weide, Tom only trusted snakes…

Thinking of this, Tom began to pack his luggage.

He planned to go find Li Weide now.

First of all, although the 'scumbag' principle seems useful, in the current situation, staying next to Li Weide might be safer.

Secondly, he was indeed very concerned about whether Nagini could be cured.

Finally, that set of tactics he had been practicing with his father during this period… really needed some practical combat between wizards!

Although, sparring with Li Weide is really difficult.

However, that guy Li Weide does point out his flaws!

To become stronger, what's there to be afraid of being beaten a few more times?

Endure!

I want to learn skills from him, and then use his skills to defeat him!

Hehehe…

… …

Ministry of Magic.

Dumbledore walked down the corridor with a blank expression.

Every Ministry of Magic employee who met him knew better than to greet him as usual.

It's just that… since Grindelwald joined the Ministry of Magic, Dumbledore has become less amiable than before…

Everyone knows what's going on… Of course, no one would blame Dumbledore for this.

Everyone is well aware of who forced the vicious Grindelwald to put away his claws.

Although Grindelwald's threat still exists, and seems even greater than before.

However, at least now people don't have to worry about being kidnapped for no reason, or dying in their beds at home without knowing it…

Therefore, even though Grindelwald has not been completely defeated by Dumbledore, Dumbledore's prestige is higher than ever.

Only Dumbledore can deal with Grindelwald!

This is a truth that even first-year wizards understand!

Dumbledore pushed open the door to Grindelwald's office under the gaze of everyone.

Inside the office, Grindelwald was explaining something to Abernethy.

However, after seeing Dumbledore suddenly barge in, Grindelwald also seemed a little annoyed.

"Don't you knock?"

"No," Dumbledore replied decisively.

This unexpected answer made Grindelwald stunned.

"You… is this the quality and upbringing of a professor?"

"In fact, if you continue to cross my bottom line, I can be even less cultured…" Dumbledore's fingers were already touching the handle of the Elder Wand.

Grindelwald's face was a little livid, and of course he understood what Dumbledore meant.

He was really afraid that Dumbledore would die with him!

"Are you threatening me?" Grindelwald said coldly.

"Oh? Is the word 'threat' a rare word in your vocabulary?" Dumbledore smiled.

Grindelwald frowned and said, "What the hell are you doing today?!"

"I don't know what you're up to with Tom and Weide, but I warn you, you better not have any intentions! They are the future of the wizarding world!"

"Of course I know they are the future of the wizarding world!" Grindelwald said, "Could it be that you're finding fault with me because I helped Tom save his grandparents? I really don't understand. Aren't I doing a good thing?"

Dumbledore didn't speak.

Grindelwald sneered: "It's really sad… People's prejudice is a mountain… This sentence is absolutely correct. Just because I wasn't a good person in the past, even if I do good things now, it becomes ulterior motives? Dumbledore, where is your self-proclaimed fairness?"