Chinese students at Hogwarts

Everyone's eyes became more serious and dignified. They stared at Lockhart, waiting for his explanation.

Lockhart rubbed his blond hair in distress, turning it into a messy straw, like a deflated rubber ball. His whole body shrank, and he said sadly:

"Okay, okay, this is the first time I've revealed my plan in advance! It's all secret!"

Zhang Xiao had quietly reached to the desk, carefully looking for a book with a black cover.

Unfortunately, there were quite a few notebooks on Lockhart's desk. They were probably manuscripts when he was writing, and there was no black diary.

Over there, Lockhart was feebly describing his 'plan':

“Halloween is almost here and I’m launching a new campaign to add a little...little more excitement.

First write some wonderful sentences from my new book on the wall to arouse the curiosity of the little wizards, and then invite a few ghosts to play ghosts."

Zhang Xiao listened to Lockhart's narration, and the more he listened, the more familiar he became. Isn't this a common routine for publicity in movies and other movies in previous lives?

No wonder he became a best-selling author. You understand how to warm up, whet your appetite, and create an atmosphere!

"Speaking of which, this idea has something to do with Zhang."

Zhang Xiao was stunned, why is it still related to him? Lockhart and I have no communication at all!

Unexpectedly, following Lockhart's narration, Zhang Xiao discovered that it seemed that he could really get along with him!

Because of their own existence, many wizards have become very interested in the East. They curiously explored the East, and finally got a lot of specious news.

Lockhart is one of them. While looking for inspiration for a new book during the summer vacation, he discovered a very interesting thing in the East.

It was something called a movie made by Muggles, and it seemed to tell the story of an Eastern wizard who killed something similar to a reanimated corpse.

Muggles love love very much!

Lockhart felt like he had found a treasure. He immediately got the movie and watched it over and over again. Staring at the subtitles that he was not used to, he watched it several times!

At the end, he added with some recollection:

"The name of that movie is rather strange, it's called Mr. Corpse!"

He also expressed great appreciation for his Eastern colleagues:

"They have already begun to promote themselves among Muggles! We have not done enough, far from enough!"

Lockhart. Watch Mr. Zombie?

No matter how you look at these two words together, they seem to go against each other! But I have to admit, it really has something to do with me.

Dumbledore pondered for a while:

"Gilderoy, what you mean is that you wrote a specious sentence on the wall in order to arouse the interest and discussion of the young wizards.

Then invite ghosts to act as ghosts and scare the little wizards, fermenting fears and rumors to a climax before Halloween.

Finally, on Halloween, you will invite the ghosts of Hogwarts to 'attack' the Great Hall, accompanied by a skeleton orchestra.

And at the last moment, like in a Muggle movie, you appeared to 'drive away' the ghost, 'rescued' the little wizard, and took the opportunity to promote your new book? "

Lockhart nodded every time Dumbledore said something.

Good guy, it’s so unworthy of me to stay in the wizarding world! Not to mention, Zhang Xiao really wanted to see it. The reason why routines are routines is because they are easy to use.

"That's too much! Professor Lockhart! You are a professor at Hogwarts. You should focus more on how to teach students better! Instead of..."

Professor McGonagall's face turned pale with anger, her thin lips pursed into a thin line, and her eyes were full of sternness:

"Instead of spending a lot of time on these things, I thought that the moment you accepted the school's invitation, you understood this truth!"

Facing everyone's gaze, Lockhart sat back in his chair angrily, seemingly unconvinced by Professor McGonagall's rebuke.

You probably just know it and dare to do it next time.

"Please allow me to say something, Headmaster." Snape said from the shadows, and Harry, who was silently shrinking aside and not daring to say anything, felt his heart beat suddenly.

Since Snape made a rare gaffe last time, he has become even more harsh on himself. Originally it was just one point deduction, but now it has been increased to five points!

He believed that nothing Snape said would do him any good.

"Perhaps, Potter and his friends just weren't supposed to be in that place at that time," Snape said, half of his face hidden in the shadows, looking more like a villain.

His lips twisted into a sneer, as if he deeply doubted this, "But we did encounter a series of doubts.

For example, why Mr. Potter and his two little followers."

Ron and Hermione immediately blushed and glared.

Snape ignored the two young wizards and continued to speak slowly:

"There will always be some trouble, or why they are the first to appear on the scene."

Dumbledore looked calmly at the three little ones, mainly Harry's.

The trio scrambled to explain their confinement by Professor Lockhart and write back to fans.

Lockhart raised his head in confusion:

"Yes, my fans are so enthusiastic, so I need some help to help me deal with it."

In the end it was Dumbledore who made the decision:

"This matter is like this for now. Before figuring out why Filch and his cat were petrified, I hope you can lead the students in your college to stay calm.

I hereby advise everyone to act collectively and avoid unnecessary outings and wandering around.

As for Mr. Filch, don't worry about that. Mrs. Sprout recently got some mandrakes.

Once they grow up and mature, I have a medicine that will revive them. "

Several professors nodded silently and left.

Zhang Xiao also wanted to leave with everyone, but Dumbledore stopped him. The two of them walked in the corridor. When they passed the place where they were petrified, Dumbledore asked softly:

"Zhang, I noticed that you were not busy discussing like others, but were observing carefully. This is a good habit.

So what did you find? "

Zhang Xiao shook his head. Now he had many doubts. According to Harry's account, it was probably the Basilisk who did it, but without a medium, Filch and Mrs. Norris should have died long ago.

He thought for a while and then said: "I noticed that Filch had his cleaning bucket at his feet, which was used for cleaning the wall. I speculated that Filch must have discovered the writing on the wall.

That's why he brought tools to clean it up, but before he could take action, he was petrified. "

Dumbledore nodded and said in approval:

"Reasonable speculation."

He paused and said meaningfully:

"Zhang, I hope that if you find anything in the next time, you will not take any unauthorized action. This is different from the situation last year."

The meaning is very clear, he didn't design this time, so he doesn't want the little wizards to take risks.

But it's useless to me. I won't jump into the basilisk stupidly. You have to talk to Harry about this issue.

After complaining in his heart, Zhang Xiao also said meaningfully:

"Principal, maybe this is a good opportunity. It's the proposal I made last year."

"Well, it's indeed a good opportunity."

"Try then?"

The next day, the explosive news spread throughout the school.

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