Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 190 Under speculation
A living magic ball?

This is really a bold guess, but it seems reasonable.

In the last semester, Toby thought carefully about the materials for making it because Voldemort was possessed by the magic ball.

Now there is another piece of evidence—Voldemort absorbed the knowledge of the magic circle in the magic ball and applied it to the diary, endowing it with more abilities, even enough to eliminate Toby and Angela silently Memories about the diary.

This is not something that can be done with ordinary magic circles at all, but with extremely superb knowledge.

Just from the imprints and stripes on the diary, it can be seen that it is much more complicated than ordinary magic circles.

Not so good.

Voldemort seems to have become more dangerous because of Toby's "collection".

But if you think about it from another angle, Voldemort also brought himself a little bit of trouble because he didn't have time to clear the traces on the diary.

As long as the function of this magic circle is clarified, it is possible to predict Voldemort's next move in advance.

Toby couldn't wait to study this magic circle.

But Dumbledore refused to let him go so easily.

He seemed to regard the connection between the magic ball and Toby as more important than Voldemort.

"I have long noticed that not everyone can control the magic ball."

Dumbledore said: "I can't, for example. And, just last term, I heard from the centaur that you seem to have performed some dangerous experiments on yourself - such as imprinting dangerous magic circles on your body - "

"Stop, stop!" Toby quickly stopped: "Listen, principal, I know this is dangerous. But you should also understand that I am not the kind of reckless person, on the contrary, I am very shrewd."

"It's a long story, and at the end of the day, you can understand that I had to do it. Because, in the ruins of the city in Loch Ness, there are not only horse monsters, but all kinds of magic If I don't do this, I won't be able to get out of there safely without the help of the magic ball."

"Then have you ever thought—" Dumbledore asked seriously: "Perhaps the wizard who once lived in the city forced you to do this? Forcing you to have contact with the magic ball."

Toby was silent for a moment.

"It doesn't sound like this possibility is impossible." He didn't look surprised at all, as if he had guessed this possibility a long time ago.

"However, principal, researching ancient magic is never free. This is the case with magic balls, and so is the pharaoh's mask. Let us study this magic circle carefully and see to what extent the mysterious man has absorbed it."

Perhaps considering that the Pharaoh's mask was still affecting Toby, Dumbledore didn't say anything more.He let the diary out, which was Toby's forte, and he didn't need to bother himself.

As if he had predicted his own fate in advance, he suddenly opened the diary, wanting to fight fiercely, but the melting magic ball quickly wrapped it all in, and the separated magic circle was engraved on the name.

Toby leaned down and discerned carefully: "What is the Forgetting Curse, the Levitating Curse?"

Under Toby's control, a thin black line extended from the diary to the window.

The diary's reaction became more intense, of course it knew what it was, otherwise it wouldn't have the power to erase Angela's memory later——

"It's a connection!" Toby said pleasantly, "It's the connection between this magic circle and the mysterious man. He relied on this connection to affect the diary, so he was able to find the diary in the coffin in the Forbidden Forest." Book--"

Before Toby could finish speaking, the thin thread suddenly snapped, turning into stars and disappearing.

"It's a pity." Toby's tone suddenly became gloomy: "It was still discovered by the mysterious man. He took the initiative to cut off the connection with the diary. If it was later, I might be able to find his location!"

"Why not!"

Toby suddenly said to Dumbledore: "Principal, give me the crown, there may be clues on it!"

Dumbledore looked at him calmly: "Did you forget that Voldemort went to find the crown at the end? He didn't have time to engrave the magic circle on it."

"No, Principal!" Toby insisted, "Let's take a look!"

Dumbledore said slowly; "I don't think it's necessary."

"You don't have to worry!" Toby said righteously, almost patting his chest to prove himself: "I'm just contributing to the peace of the magic world, and it's worth it!"

"No, it's not worth it at all." Dumbledore shook his head repeatedly and said, "How can I have the heart to lose you, a loyal student."

Well, the principal even said the word "loyalty" to a student who was thinking about how to usurp the throne all day long.

Toby worried that if he continued to deceive him, he might be greeted by the best-selling book—"Ancient Magic and Magic Circle".

"Tut tsk tsk." He shook his head regretfully, and continued to study the magic circle. Although the connection had been completely cut off, but——

"There seems to be something wrong."

Toby thought for a while and said, "From the distance, the mysterious man doesn't seem to be far from here. It's very likely that he is near the school. He really didn't return to Malfoy Manor. But why is he here again?"

Dumbledore didn't even change his expression: "Of course, he likes Hogwarts very much. This is the first place he can call home."

As he was about to leave the office, Toby hurriedly asked, "Are you going to find him?"

"No." Dumbledore said without turning his head: "The range is still very large, and this is at best a waste of effort. Moreover, Voldemort's strength has also weakened a lot. I noticed in the last battle that he was affected. Due to the influence of that body, it is estimated that he will not be able to exert his due strength for a long time."

"Beyond that, the real key is already with us - the diary, and the crown, which is what he's looking for."

"The most important thing is that this is also in my guess."

Toby looked at the headmaster's back, and he said with emotion:
"The principal has a lot of guesses."

On the other side, deep in the tunnel of the special classroom.

Lockhart was holding a copy of "Ancient Magic and Magic Circles", staring at the basilisk shedding its skin, worrying.

He glanced back and found that Al was also staring at him worriedly.

"Uh, give me some more time." Lockhart immediately pretended: "Magic circle, um, very good, magic circle, I almost understand it. Just engrave the magic circle on the molt, it's very simple, this It couldn't be easier, let me see—"

He circled around the molting, moving in small steps, as if trying to delay time.

Al blinked his small eyes, and he sighed deeply.

How could Lockhart be so stupid?Not even the students.

This made it impossible to even think about driving it away with a small shovel.

"ah!"

It pointed at the table for the last time, signaling to Luoha to waste no more time learning the magic circle, and it made its head hurt.

If you have time, you might as well write more stories.

Lockhart immediately sat down at the table honestly, thinking hard about what to write in the next story.

After Al left, he silently breathed a sigh of relief, and slowly began to write on the parchment.

This time I will write about the snowman in the snow mountain.

He glanced at Toby's other book on the desk - "Ancient Magic".

Hmm. If you add ritual magic, it might make the black devil more satisfied.

(End of this chapter)