Starting Over at Hogwarts

Peter Pettigrew was very cunning.

The main reason is that Peter Pettigrew is too good at forbearing.

Even Dumbledore and Snape, two people who often deal with the Dark Lord, have decided that Peter Pettigrew's cunning alone is enough to deserve the title of the third generation Dark Lord.

"If we all thought he left Hogwarts..."

Snape looked at Dumbledore with burning eyes, slowly stroked his chin, and asked in a deep voice: "Dumbledore, what will you do at that time? At least you won't stay in school every day like now. …”

"you're right."

Dumbledore nodded seriously.

It is precisely because Dumbledore has been sitting in Hogwarts that Peter Pettigrew has always been on guard and dare not make a big move in the school. He can only look for opportunities secretly.

"Severus..."

Dumbledore frowned and slowly raised his head to look at Severus Snape. His voice gradually became deeper: "Actually, what happened today is also an opportunity for us... One person is good for anyone. When greed arises, his flaws will be exposed.”

Now, Peter Pettigrew has his sights on the Hogwarts treasures, and it's not all a bad thing for them.

Anyone who is greedy will easily be blinded by greed.

certainly.

Even so, it was impossible for Dumbledore to underestimate Peter Pettigrew.

If you want to catch a dark lord who likes to play tricks, just some ordinary tricks will not work.

Maybe a little more serious betting is needed.

It just so happens that for Dumbledore, what this old man lacks most is courage.

As long as the ultimate goal can be achieved, any precious treasure is within the range that can be given up.

Dumbledore looked at Snape, and the wisdom that belonged to the old man reappeared in his eyes: "Severus, do you think that for Peter, what he wants most now is Ravenclaw?" The diadem, or the sword of Gryffindor?"

"..."

Snape tightened his clothes little by little, fell into deep thought again, and spoke word by word: "Then let's see... for him... what is it that he needs most right now..."

"We're on the same page."

Dumbledore's eyes became deeper and he said softly: "According to our previous guesses, he should be holding something that belongs to Tom..."

Dumbledore didn't explain much.

Because Snape must know that the thing that belongs to Tom refers to Voldemort's Horcrux. They have always guessed that Peter Pettigrew has Voldemort's Horcrux.

Dumbledore seemed to have firmed up his idea and continued in a deep voice: "What he needs most now is to find a treasure that can destroy that dark magic item. Although we don't know whether the Sword of Gryffindor can do it, But it’s the most likely thing to do…”

"so…"

Snape quickly guessed Dumbledore's thoughts and pondered: "Are we going to use the Sword of Gryffindor as bait to catch him?"

"No, of course not."

Dumbledore suddenly shook his head, asking and answering questions as if talking to himself: "If the plan is too simple and straightforward, he will not be fooled..."

Yes.

If this plan was too simple, Peter Pettigrew would definitely not be fooled.

Therefore, Dumbledore must find a way to complicate this plan, and with a little greed from Peter Pettigrew, it is possible to lure Peter Pettigrew to the bait.

"Of course, at least let him think our plan is straightforward."

Dumbledore calmly began to explain his plan, saying softly: "At Christmas, I will leave the school with the crown of Ravenclaw and go to Godric's Hollow, and invite some people to go to Godric's Hollow to study Ravenclaw. Winclaw's crown, I believe Peter will receive this news soon..."

"He can't be fooled."

Snape couldn't help but shook his head. He thought that Peter Pettigrew could not be fooled at all: "This plan is too simple. He must know that there must be a conspiracy in Godric's Hollow..."

"Peter may not go to Godric's Hollow."

Dumbledore slowly looked at Snape and continued softly: "But...if I wasn't in school at that time, do you think Peter would sneak into the school and try to steal the Sword of Gryffindor?"

"..."

This is really a somewhat insidious plan!

If Dumbledore takes the diadem of Ravenclaw to Godric's Hollow, it means that there is no wizard in Hogwarts who can threaten Peter Pettigrew, and that guy will definitely sneak into the school again to steal the most valuable thing to him. The useful Sword of Gryffindor!

No wonder Dumbledore decided to implement this plan on Christmas Day, because that is when the students in Hogwarts school are on vacation.

This principal…

The safety of students was also considered.

Dumbledore seemed to be full of wisdom, as if he had once again transformed into the most powerful white wizard in the wizarding world: "At that time, I will stay in Hogsmeade village near the school. As long as Peter sneaks into the school and is discovered by us, , I will rush back immediately..."

After thinking for a while, Snape quickly raised a new objection: "What if Peter sees through our plan in advance and he chooses Godric's Hollow to steal Ravenclaw's crown?"

"Snape."

Dumbledore looked at Snape, and the old man seemed a little tougher: "Only the weak have to make a choice... No matter where he chooses to go, we will have time."

Yes.

Only the weak choose.

For Dumbledore, at Christmas, whether Peter Pettigrew chose to go to Godric's Hollow to steal Ravenclaw's crown or come to Hogwarts to steal the Sword of Gryffindor, Dumbledore felt that he Able to catch him anywhere in time.

A problem we are facing now is…

Gryffindor's sword is ready...

Where exactly is Ravenclaw's diadem?

"In fact, there is no need for a real crown. "

Dumbledore thought for a while and came up with an idea: "No one has seen that treasure. I can entrust my friend Nico Flamel to help make one. He has super high alchemy skills, even if it is fake." It shouldn’t be possible for anyone to see any flaws…”

"..."

This is really a waste of money!

Nico Flamel is the most powerful alchemist in the entire magical world. He even used alchemy to create the magic stone that can lead to immortality. The items he created are all precious.

To put it mildly.

If Nicolas Flamel had carefully forged and created a fake diadem, its rarity would not be much lower than the real Ravenclaw diadem. It would be enough to fool most people in the wizarding world.

Now that their plan has been roughly drawn up, they just need to wait until the Christmas vacation to see if Peter Pettigrew will take the bait...

At exactly this time, Professor Minerva McGonagall opened the door to the school doctor's office, followed closely by Professor Sprout. Now all the deans of the four colleges were present.

"Dumbledore?"

Professor Minerva McGonagall glanced at several people present, and while walking to the hospital bed, she asked about Professor Flitwick's condition: "How is Filius's condition?"

"no problem."

Dumbledore turned around and said softly: "That little Wesson's pet shocked Peter Pettigrew before he could use the Unforgivable Curse on Filius..."

"Thank God..."