Archaeologists at Hogwarts

Chapter 318 Gaunt's Old House
On an unfamiliar country road, high hedges of tall, tangled bushes lined either side.Overhead is the summer sky, clear and blue like forget-me-nots.

Toby tugged at his slightly stuffy collar, and he walked to a wooden road sign at the intersection, which pointed in two directions and read: Great Hangleton, 5 miles; and Little Hangleton, 1 mile.

"We're going to Little Hangleton."

Dumbledore, who also walked over, spoke. He changed into a blue velvet suit and looked like a decent old gentleman.

"Has the mysterious person lived in this kind of place before?"

Toby simply unbuttoned the Hawaiian shirt a few times, revealing the ritual magic imprint on his chest.

Compared with Dumbledore, he is more like a mafia that has not yet disappeared, and he is not a young man who only knows how to drink and drink, but is the kind of capable cadre who can pull out a Thompson submachine gun at any time. scattered.

Both of them dressed like Muggles, or they were indistinguishable from Muggles.

After learning that what Regulus said through Angela's reaction might be true, Dumbledore and Toby thought of the recurring Grim Reaper, because it was also considered an ancient magical creation—perhaps the Grim Reaper The appearance of the magic item is the same as the leftover ancient magic items. Under the influence of the law of conservation of magic, the more times it appears, the lower and lower the level of magic power in the magic world will become.

Either way, it's a bad sign.

That's why Dumbledore asked Toby if he wanted all the Deathly Hallows - the only way to study Death.

And then Dumbledore did just that, knowing that only Toby could stop himself from using the Resurrection Stone.

In this regard, he is extremely sure that he will do this, and Arianna Devil is the best proof.

Dumbledore took Toby to Little Hangleton. Before he came, he told Toby that this was the place where Voldemort's mother lived and where Voldemort's mother met his father.

According to Dumbledore, the only remaining Deathly Hallows is most likely in the house where her mother lived.

Gaunt House.

Toby stopped at this house surrounded by trees. It was so dilapidated, and all the light was blocked by trees, it looked gloomy.

"Well, I wondered why the mysterious man wasn't born in a magic lair."

Toby grinned and said, "Now I understand, the place he lived in is much worse than the Devil's Den."

Dumbledore corrected: "Accurately speaking, Voldemort didn't really live here, but this is another story, not particularly relevant to our purpose today-come with me."

On the way Toby followed, he heard Dumbledore continue to say: "The Gaunt family, they are descendants of Salazar Slytherin, of course they have fallen now, and they were terminated by Voldemort himself. Before committing another crime, Voldemort did not forget to take his trophies - Salazar Slytherin's locket, and a ring from the Gaunt family, which also had Peverell's crest on it .”

"From the current situation of the locket, I believe one thing is very clear-presumably that ring was also made into a Horcrux by Voldemort, and it was hidden in this house-if it can still be called about the house."

Standing in front of this lonely ruin, Toby shook his head and said, "Even a shrewd archaeologist would not expect to find treasures from this kind of rubbish."

"Then you should be glad I'm not a real archaeologist," said Dumbledore, smiling, before pulling his wand out of his pocket.

Toby followed suit, who knew what they would face next - Voldemort would definitely leave a trap here.

Speaking of which, the name has gradually become unfamiliar, especially after so many things have happened, Voldemort seems to have disappeared.

I don't know where he is hiding now, otherwise Toby really wants to find him to see what his hometown has become.

Just when Toby had these thoughts, Dumbledore had manipulated the magic to open the door, revealing the dusty and decayed layout of the house.

Then they walked into the house together and saw the destroyed stone platform in the middle of the house and the empty box.

The ring was here, but it's gone now.

According to Dumbledore, the Resurrection Stone was most likely set on that ring—this was his guess based on the seal of the Peverell family.

But now there is nothing.

Toby suddenly felt like a clown, being played around by people just based on a news that could not be confirmed to be true or false.

"I'm going to go back and kill Regulus." He gritted his teeth and said, "And Grindelwald! These people really think they can fool me like this!"

"No!" said Dumbledore, recovering.

Just when Toby thought he was going to stop himself again, he heard Dumbledore continue to say: "Grindelwald is handed over to me, this time there must be no further delay."

Very good, this is the principal he respects the most.

Pig's Head Bar.

Toby rushed into the bar without even changing the fancy shirt, and surprised the guests who were tightly wrapped up in the corner, as well as Sirius who was impatiently wiping the glass—he knew that today was Dumbledore and The days when Toby went out to look for clues, because both Lupine and Snape were deliberately called here to guard Regulus who was locked in the guest room, lest he come out to make trouble at such a time.

Toby rushed up the stairs ignoring the gazes of the people around him, but the stairs were blocked by Gazeon who had just woken up.

"You, are you Toby Highmore? I almost didn't recognize you. This outfit really... I can't understand it. It feels quite cool."

"Stay out of the way." Toby pulled the skinny Gazeon aside, almost preventing him from falling down the stairs.

This scared Gazeon enough.

"Okay, okay." He shouted boldly, his tone seemed very confident: "I promise to sell you the artillery team, but you must keep me in the team, you can't drive me away, you have to You have to give me a salary increase, as long as you agree to these requirements hey, hey, calm down, if you have something to discuss, even if you don't raise your salary."

In front of Toby who turned around aggressively, Gjeon looked small and helpless, and even looked a bit like a bald Scabber.

It seems that Toby has been misreading Gazeon all the time. His pursuit of honor is not so strong, or it is because the life of these days makes him think that another honor is not bad-at least Toby looks alike He is a rich owner who might help him end his tragic loss to the Tramps.

"Go and pack your luggage." Toby said coldly, "Now go and move the Three Broomsticks and tell Mrs. Romesta that someone will settle the bill for you afterwards."

"Then I'll take it as if you agreed?" Gazeon asked cautiously: "What about the salary increase...?"

Toby's back was as cold as his tone, which prevented Gazeon from continuing to speak.

He spoke to the bar owner who was walking up the stairs with some embarrassment: "It seems that I will soon have the money to pay you for the wine you owe, but before that, can you give me another bottle of Flame Whiskey? also--"

"Get out of the way!" Sirius didn't care about the drunkard at all, and also got into the corridor of the guest room and disappeared.

"Why are these people like this?" Gazeon said to himself aggrievedly: "Is there no normal person?"

He caught a glimpse of the only remaining mysterious customer in the bar, and saw that the other party was picking up a piece of raw liver and licking it, and then ate it into his stomach with a snort.

"It seems that there are really none."

Now he just wants to move to the Three Broomsticks as soon as possible, and he doesn't even want to pick up his luggage, lest the Richard Cannons lose to the Hags or something.

When Sirius walked into the guest room, he happened to see Toby holding Regulus' neck collar with one hand, and the wand in the other hand resting on his cheek, poking several red marks back and forth .

Snape stood aside and did not stop, but Lupine stepped forward and grabbed him hard.

"You're going to strangle him!" Lupine said in shock. "What's going on?"

"Then strangle him to death." Toby stared closely at Regulus' panicked eyes: "You can never learn to be smart. I saw this in you when I was in school. I didn't expect you to be able to." Stupid to this extent—do you think you can just play me like this without paying any price?"

"I don't understand"

Regulus said intermittently that he felt like he was about to suffocate.

At this moment, Sirius suddenly rushed up and wanted to do something, as if to make Toby let go of his hand—but Snape kept staring at him.

"Don't move." He drew his wand, pointed at Sirius, and said in his usual tone: "I think Dumbledore didn't call me here just to watch Regulus, make no mistake—I'll be very happy." Would like to see this scene."

He was obviously on Toby's side, Sirius stared at him with gloomy eyes, and quietly stretched out his palm to the pocket of the witch robe.

"No"

Just when the atmosphere in the room was about to explode, Toby suddenly spoke in a soft tone, but the voice of his words reached everyone's ears.

"Campus life has made me weak. From the very beginning, I should have figured out all your goals. It's not as simple as you show. Am I right, Regulus Black?"

Lupine realized that things were about to go beyond his imagination. He didn't know why, but he knew that if he didn't stop Toby at this time——

"Don't!" he yelled, and quickly pulled out his wand, Sirius also ran towards Toby immediately, Snape simply cast the Shadowless Curse, which hit Sirius' hair, sticking to him His face flitted away.

But it was still too late—the figures of Toby and Regulus spun out of thin air, huddled together, and disappeared after a loud explosion.
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Regulus couldn't open his eyes under the scorching sun, he was dragged forward by Toby forcefully, his steps staggering.

"Listen, Toby, I really don't"

"No, there's no need. You overestimated my patience and underestimated all my previous experiences-I thought you knew what an archaeologist was like, but Grindelwald didn't tell you-he Didn't you say that people like me are no different from many criminals? Who do you think you are lying to?"

The sunlight gradually disappeared, and Regulus couldn't help but feel chills all over his body. He was thrown forcefully onto the rough road, and a sharp branch pierced his face.

He raised his head in fear, and saw an unimaginably dilapidated house, the door of which was still open, as if there had been a visitor not long ago.

This is Gaunt's old house, and Toby brought Regulus back.

"Do you remember anything now?" Toby asked in a very cold voice.

"I don't know, I really don't know." Regulus tried to stand up, but was knocked down by Toby with the wand in his hand.

"No one will know what happened here."

Toby walked slowly in front of Regulus, stepped on one of his palms hard, and rolled it back and forth under his feet.

"It seems that you really can't learn to be smart, then only I can teach you a lesson——"

At this moment, a figure emerged from the side bushes.

"Stop it! Toby, he really doesn't know anything, don't hurt him!"

Toby looked sideways, his eyes hidden behind his hair suddenly became colder.

"Long time no see, James Potter."
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Hogwarts, the Chamber of Secrets.

Dumbledore and Grindelwald looked at each other silently. Behind one was a corridor that gradually disappeared into darkness, and behind the other was a huge statue, symbolizing the extraordinary ambition of the founder.

"So, you've got the resurrection stone."

"That's right, let me guess your next question, was James' resurrection also caused by me? I can answer you right now, and it's also true."

"You have no idea what you're doing—"

"No, I know very well, Albus."

The eyes behind the visor are colder than steel.

"I've learned my lesson, I know what I lost last time - exactly what I thought was clichéd - fascinating and dangerous ancient magic, that's what your students call it, isn't it?"

Dumbledore's gaze also gradually became colder.

But Grindelwald continued as if he didn't notice: "The sword of Gryffindor, who would have thought that I would lose in this old-fashioned Muggle duel, it is ridiculous. The magic of the goblin does have merit However, in comparison, you who know how to use all means are the most difficult opponent to surpass."

"So, this time, I've changed my ways from the beginning, and I've succeeded, haven't you noticed that?"

"It's also thanks to your good student, who let me know that I really succeeded."

"Now, it's my turn to ask you, Albus—"

Grindelwald said triumphantly, "Guess what—"

"Arianna, where are you now?"

(End of this chapter)