The Bard at Hogwarts

Castle Auditorium.

In about ten minutes, Hermione had finished telling the whole story.

"There's nothing we can do now, and I suspect Lockhart has discovered this. He's looking at me a little strange now." Harry said with some worry.

Looking at Harry who was a little worried, Ino couldn't help but chuckled:

"Mr. Potter, I think your worries are unnecessary! As long as you don't run outside during this period, Professor Dumbledore is in the castle and no one can hurt you."

Dumbledore's name seemed to have magic power, and Harry felt relaxed after hearing it.

"That's right! With Professor Dumbledore here, he doesn't dare to mess around." Ron also nodded in agreement.

Seeing the three people nodding their heads obediently in approval, Ino changed the topic again:

"But this matter needs to be resolved, otherwise you can't stay in the castle forever."

"But we have no evidence!" Hermione added promptly.

This is the source of her conflict. If a student exposes a professor without sufficient evidence, no one will believe it, especially a star professor like Lockhart.

"Some things don't require evidence, as long as there are clues, someone will help you find the evidence."

Ino explained to Hermione, then turned to look at Harry and said in a low voice:

"Now go back and recall the contents of the notes as much as possible, and then copy them down in detail. If you are willing to believe me, I will contact you about this matter. Lockhart can't run away!"

After knowing that it was Lockhart, he had already thought of a way to deal with it. While helping the principal to be a favor, he would also help Harry gain fame in the second year.

Although Harry will no longer be obsessed with fame after getting to know Lockhart, there are some things... that cannot be done without fame, just like the 'D.A. Dumbledore's Army' in the story. Without Harry taking the lead, everything would be impossible There is no chance that so many people will be organized.

"I trust you!"

After Ino finished speaking, Hermione was the first to express her attitude.

Similarly, Ron also expressed his thoughts:

"I also believe in you. Although some people don't like you, you are different from other Slytherins. If it were anyone else, they would just watch Ginny get hurt and then sit back and watch our family laugh."

After Harry saw his two friends express their opinions, he nodded decisively: "I will go back and write now, and I will hand it over to you in its entirety tomorrow afternoon at the latest."

…

Slytherin dormitory.

After dinner, Ino said goodbye to the three of them and went straight back to the dormitory.

Lockhart's matter was harmless. Even if he didn't help, someone would sooner or later help. The reason why he wants to go with the flow is completely an occupational disease of bards.

You can listen to stories, tell stories, and sing stories, but you can't harm the source of the stories.

What kind of behavior has this become? Eat other people's food properly and smash other people's faults. Making money based on other people's stories and ultimately cleaning their memories is worse than a robber.

"Click!" There was a soft sound from the bedroom door.

Draco came back from the tour and walked into the dormitory with steps that he didn't recognize his relatives:

"Ino, you're in love! And you're a Gryffindor!"

This tone was the same as Harry's just now, as if he had discovered some shocking secret.

"I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!" Ino rubbed his eyebrows with a headache, but he didn't notice the boring little wizard in the castle.

Even if he really wants to fall in love or have a vague crush on her, no matter what, he has to be in the fourth or fifth grade, and they are only a little older now.

"I don't have to say it, but others will!" Draco smiled proudly.

"You just didn't see the expressions of the girls in our college. Tsk! It's like...just like the candies that I have worked hard to save money to buy. I usually don't want to eat them, but others take them away with the box. ”

"Stop it!" Ino couldn't bear to listen anymore, so he just sat down together to talk. How could there be so many grievances and hatreds. According to this logic, if the Goblet of Fire dances, why not get married on the spot?

"By the way, Draco! Please help me write a letter to Uncle Lucius."

"Write a letter to my father?" Draco's expression became serious, "What happened? I'll write it now!"

"It's nothing big, but I need to arrange it in advance..." After thinking about it, Ino decided to leave Lockhart's matter to Lucius.

Snakes have their own ways, rats have their own ways. After clarifying the stakes, Lucius should also know what to do with his wisdom.

Dumbledore aside, Lucius wouldn't refuse just to sell the savior a favor. After all, how could a person who was accustomed to hedging his bets miss this opportunity, and besides, it didn’t require much effort.

"...That's how it is, but there are two things to ensure. The first is that Harry's contribution cannot be erased. This is very important! Second, give them some reward..."

After listening to Ino's retelling, Draco thought for a moment and nodded in agreement:

"There's no harm in this! As for credit, only Scarhead dares to ask for this kind of credit. Lockhart has not been in vain these years. Especially his novels, which brought him fame and also allowed him to win There are many die-hard supporters who don’t distinguish between right and wrong.”

"That's good! You can start doing this now." Ino said, leaning on the chair.

Likewise, he praised Draco's wisdom.

It seems that as long as Harry is not present, Draco's IQ is on the line.

The best way to do a favor is to keep calm. Taking away Harry's credit is not only unfavorable, but also offends many Lockhart fans. No one would do this except a fool.

"I'm going to write a letter now! Let my father prepare first." Draco said as he walked towards the desk in the dormitory.

...

Defense Against the Dark Arts Office.

Lockhart paced back and forth in the office anxiously. He was now sure that his secret had been discovered.

It was obvious that when Harry was in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, he looked at him with resentment and vigilance instead of disgust and helplessness.

Such an obvious change, anyone with a clear mind could see the problem.

After a while, Lockhart seemed to be tired of walking. He sat decadently on the chair in the office, constantly pulling his flowing and smooth blond hair.

"Why can't we win together! Why don't you come to me, why don't you come to negotiate terms..."

He couldn't figure out what good it would be for Harry to overthrow himself without a direct conflict of interest? It is undeniable that Harry can gain some fame, but he will also make enemies with many people.

The best way is to negotiate the conditions. He made compromises. After all, the value of a famous Lockhart is inestimable.

But seeing Harry's eyes and the fact that he didn't come to the door after waiting for so long seems to have explained a lot of problems.

"Gryffindor! Why don't you think about it! Three people... must be at once..."

Lockhart looked at the wand on the table and murmured softly.

A few minutes later, the Defense Against the Dark Arts office fell into silence again, with only the occasional sound of birds chirping from the landscape painting on the wall.

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