Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil

The mutual aid society attracted a lot of students to join as soon as it was established.

So much so that the hundreds of forms prepared at the beginning were not enough, and Leiford had to use the Replication Charm to copy dozens more.

After all the forms were collected, Annie reported the total number to Leiford.

More than one hundred and seventy members joined the society today.

This was only the first day, and it happened to be Sunday, and many upperclassmen were in Hogsmeade and had not received the news.

Back in the dormitory, Tom was still surprised by the number of people who joined the society today.

"I didn't expect so many people to come."

"Actually, don't care too much, Tom. Many of these people are actually joining out of curiosity. After a few days, some people will definitely leave because the novelty has disappeared. By that time, those who stay will be the real members."

Tom snorted coldly, "Hmph... It's their loss! When they regret it in the future and want to come in again, it won't be so easy!"

"Tom, that's not right. We have to make it possible for members to come and go freely... Don't forget our original intention for establishing this society."

Leiford smiled.

Tom looked at Leiford in astonishment, "Original intention?"

Wasn't our original intention for establishing this society to find followers? Did you really plan to run a mutual aid association?

"Tom, you seem to be thinking about something that affects unity..."

"No, absolutely not!" Tom said firmly.

"I know what you're thinking, Tom... But, don't be impatient. What we have to do is not to force them to stay, but to let them join voluntarily and then be reluctant to leave. So, you have to manage this society well. Only when everyone is devoted to us can there be further possibilities," Leiford said earnestly.

Tom nodded, but soon he discovered the blind spot, "Wait, you said... me? Let me manage this society?"

"Yes, of course it's you. I will give you some help in the early stage, but later, it will depend on your ability," Leiford said with a smile.

Although Voldemort went crazy in the later stage, his leadership ability was beyond doubt during his student days.

Leiford was sure that if it weren't for his existence, Tom would have already mixed with those pure-blood wizards and gradually established a leadership position.

"You... do you trust me so much?" Tom asked suddenly after a long silence.

In his opinion, Leiford giving the entire society to him was a huge mistake!

Because in that case, he would have ways to undermine Leiford and turn these members into his own people!

Leiford smiled and said, "The so-called trust and reliance have the same meaning. Those are the behaviors of the weak. For me, reliance is unnecessary."

Seeing Leiford's meaningful eyes, Tom was shocked again.

He suddenly remembered the first time Leiford helped him take the blame, Leiford actually had the ability to change people's perceptions!

Obviously, at that time, he was the main person responsible for that incident! After all, he, Tom, was the one who beat people!

But... Leiford could directly make the other party change the main person responsible for the incident from himself to him!

Those pure-bloods who had been beaten up by him finally unanimously believed that the person who beat them was not Tom, but Leiford!

Thinking of this, Tom, who had a little uncontrollable ambition, instantly calmed down.

If he really wanted to usurp the throne, maybe in the end, those society members' perception of the society leader would inexplicably become Leiford!

In that case, he would be making a wedding dress for Leiford!

Tom sighed, feeling very helpless. Leiford was right. With his ability, he really didn't need to trust him...

With Leiford's meticulous style, how could he not have thought that he might betray him?

After being silent for a while, Tom said sullenly, "Got it, I will manage it well..."

Tom suppressed his rebellious thoughts.

If he didn't rebel, he could still be a second-in-command. If he rebelled... maybe he would have nothing!

"I know you will manage it well. After all, you promised me before, didn't you? Your ability will be used for me..." Leiford said gently.

After Tom was silent for a while, he asked again, "You gave the society to me... then what about you? What are you going to do?"

Leiford pondered for a moment, and then said, "Tom, do you believe that a wizard's ability has a limit?"

"Should... there be a limit, right?" Tom said with a frown. "I'm not very sure..."

"Well, assuming that a wizard's ability has a limit... then, is the limit of each wizard the same?" Leiford asked again.

Tom replied, "It shouldn't be the same, because everyone's aptitude is different... For example, some people are naturally stronger than others..."

"Well... if that's the case, doesn't that mean that if the aptitude is not very good, even if you work hard, you won't be able to compare with people with good aptitude?" Leiford asked again.

Tom also realized what Leiford was talking about at this time, and he said puzzledly, "You want to find a way to break the limit of a wizard? But... we are still young, aren't we? We haven't reached the limit yet."

"Some things need to be prepared early... Don't forget what our intention is. The reality is like this. Without the power to crush everything, you don't even have the qualifications to stand up and speak," Leiford said calmly.

Tom still couldn't understand a little. Leiford said that he should prepare early, but it was too early for him to start preparing now...

Leiford seemed to see through Tom's thoughts, "Breaking the limit has never been a simple thing. If it were simple, then there would not be only two people like Dumbledore and Grindelwald in this world... Such research may take a long time..."

Thinking of Dumbledore and Grindelwald, Tom's eyes flashed with eager light.

If he could really be as powerful as Dumbledore and them...

"Then we will cooperate!" Tom's eyes firmed down, "You find a way to make us stronger, and I... will do my best to make our power bigger!"

"Well, in that case, you have to pay attention. If you want to win people's hearts, don't use intimidation on your own people," Leiford reminded.

If he didn't remind him, maybe his good mutual aid society would be turned into an organization like the Death Eaters by Tom...

The Death Eaters are only gathered together because of Voldemort's power, and they have no cohesion at all.

Once Voldemort has an accident, the entire organization will fall apart...

Therefore, Leiford still has to ask about the formulation of the program.

... ...

After class at noon the next day.

Leiford took the other core members of the mutual aid society to visit Professor Slughorn.

Professor Slughorn, as the guiding professor of the society, of course he had to participate in the formulation of the society's program.

Geniuses are always easily attracted to each other. When he saw Leiford bringing these people, Professor Slughorn's face blossomed with a smile.

These talents are only in the first grade, and they have the ability to create such a large student society. They are all talents!

The most important thing is that these children are still so young! The younger they are, the higher their talent!

He decided that when these children grow up a little, he would invite them to join his Slug Club!

"Sit down, don't be restrained," Professor Slughorn said with a smile.

Then he realized that there didn't seem to be so many chairs in his office.

Just when Professor Slughorn was a little embarrassed, Leiford smiled and said, "Everyone, find a place to sit."

While speaking, Li Weide casually grabbed a few candies from his pocket and threw them on the ground.

In the next second, those candies all turned into exquisite armchairs!

Professor Slughorn opened his mouth wide, "Weide, what beautiful transfiguration! The last time I saw a lower-year student with such a level of transfiguration was Dumbledore when he was a student!"

He was of course surprised, Li Weide was only a first-year student!

Even though he knew that Dumbledore seemed to have specifically guided Li Weide before he entered school…

But to have such a level at this age still made him feel unbelievable.

If Li Weide hadn't conjured the chairs in front of him, he would have thought he was facing an adult wizard!

Now, he finally completely understood why Dumbledore would cultivate Li Weide as a successor.

"Teacher, you flatter me. I'm just showing off my meager skills before an expert…" Li Weide said modestly.

"Excessive modesty is pride, Weide! Look at the expressions of your friends, and you'll know how beautiful your move just now was," Professor Slughorn said with emotion.

Li Weide turned his head to look, and apart from Tom, who had an accustomed expression.

Annie, Grace, and Charlie all had shocked expressions…

"You must teach me this trick! Weide!" Grace was once again shocked by Li Weide's strength.

"Of course, if you need help in any aspect, you can come to me. As long as I know how, I will give you help," Li Weide said gently, "After all, this is the original intention of my founding this mutual aid club."

Professor Slughorn watched from the side, his face full of satisfied smiles. Now he liked this student more and more.

Humble and polite, and never arrogant!

After everyone sat down, Professor Slughorn gave each of them a dessert and tea.

"Regarding the club's program, I think the simpler the better," Li Weide said first, "It is to help each other and make progress together, around the original intention of the club's establishment."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Tom said, "However, there will be a problem with this, and that is that people are always lazy. I think it is very likely that members will only come to seek help, but when they are needed to contribute, they will be unwilling."

Tom grew up in an orphanage since he was a child, and he was used to seeing the weaknesses of human nature. There are many people who are greedy for petty gains, but very few people who can give selflessly.

"Tom, you are right. Therefore, this is exactly what I am going to say next," Li Weide said, "However, on this point, I need to get help from you, teacher."

Slughorn was originally watching them discuss with a smile, but after hearing Li Weide's words, he asked curiously, "How do you want me to provide help?"

Li Weide said in an orderly manner, "I think we can set up a reward system, for example, create a points list. Successfully helping a person and getting the approval of the person being helped, you can get a point, and then write the names of the members on it according to the number of points. Of course, this list is constantly changing. Take one month as the limit, and at the end of the month, give members rewards according to the number of points."

Professor Slughorn said happily, "This method is good, so that members can be motivated to help others! Then I will arrange the prizes!"

For a potions master like Professor Slughorn, he really doesn't lack money.

Therefore, providing prizes for Li Weide's club is not worth mentioning to him at all.

However, Li Weide shook his head and said, "The type of prizes can of course be arranged by you, teacher, but the money needed for the prizes cannot be paid by you, teacher."

Professor Slughorn was slightly stunned and said, "Why can't I? I am your guiding professor, and it is also appropriate for me to provide activity funds."

"If possible, we still want to rely on ourselves…" Li Weide said.

Professor Slughorn sighed. Although he didn't know why Li Weide insisted on this…

"Then how do you plan to get club funding?" Professor Slughorn asked.

Tom and the others were also a little confused. It was clear that the professor was willing to provide funding, so why was Li Weide unwilling?

However, out of respect for Li Weide as the club leader, they decided to listen to Li Weide's ideas first.

"I recently improved a potion recipe and want to use it to exchange for some funds as club funding. I don't know if there is a market for it yet. Teacher, can you take a look at it for me?"

As Li Weide said, he took out a piece of parchment from his arms and handed it over.

"You improved the potion recipe yourself?" Professor Slughorn's interest was instantly piqued.

Professor Slughorn took the recipe and quickly browsed it.

"Ah! It's the recipe you asked me about before!" Professor Slughorn suddenly realized.

When Li Weide contacted him before to build a relationship, he had discussed many potion recipes with him, and this recipe was what he told Li Weide before.

But now it seems that this recipe has been changed a lot. For a while, Professor Slughorn's expression became serious.

"What is this recipe?" Grace asked curiously.

"Um… it's about girls," Li Weide said with a smile, "Currently on the market, the skin care potions used by witches are relatively expensive because the materials are expensive, so… I boldly improved it a bit, trying to save costs on the basis of not reducing the effect too much."

"Skin care potion?" The two girls on the scene were immediately interested.

"Well, but it hasn't been tested yet, and I don't know what the effect will be, so I'll show it to the teacher first to see if it has any effect, and if it has an effect, then see if it can be improved."

At this time, Professor Slughorn was still looking at the improved recipe.

In fact, Professor Slughorn didn't have much hope at first. After all, Li Weide had only been in contact with potions for a short time, so how could he possibly improve the recipe now?

Professor Slughorn had already prepared to tell a lie. If the potion improved by Li Weide had no effect, he would also say that it had an effect, or he would directly help Li Weide improve and perfect it, and then use the recipe to help Li Weide earn funding.

However, the more Professor Slughorn looked at this recipe, the more incredible he felt.

Because he found that Li Weide's improved recipe seemed to be really feasible?

Li Weide looked at Professor Slughorn's expression and knew that this matter was stable.

In this regard, Li Weide was still quite confident. After all, this was the recipe he took out from the book "Complete Collection of Elementary Potion Recipes".

It is completely reasonable for this book to sell for 5000 merit points!

In this book, almost every potion records several different recipes.

The skin care potion that Professor Slughorn gave before, this book also records several different recipes!

The one Li Weide took out can be said to be the most cost-effective one!