Chinese students at Hogwarts

He thought for a while and decided to tell his friends:

"Draco, I just met your father and had a little chat. Lockhart may have a problem."

Malfoy raised his head in shock, and suddenly thought of something. The expression on his pale face was a little ugly. His father was a school director, and all twelve school directors had to sign and agree to remove Dumbledore.

In other words, Dumbledore’s dismissal this time also had his own family issues?

But why did dad do this? Why choose Lockhart?

Cedric, who was two years older than them, considered things more comprehensively and couldn't help but say:

"Zhang, since you think there is something wrong with Lockhart, then just don't go. I don't think Dumbledore will give up on us like this. He will definitely find a way to come back."

Several other little wizards also nodded in agreement.

Zhang Xiao shook his head, glanced at everyone, said nothing, waved his hands as a farewell, and turned around to leave.

Walking through the crowd and heading towards Lockhart's office, the huge castle was empty except for the crisp sound of the soles of shoes hitting the floor.

The wand was hidden in his sleeve and could slide out as long as he stretched out his wrist. His other hand clasped the golden talisman, preparing to slap Lockhart in the face when he saw him later.

Soon, he arrived in front of the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. Lockhart's office was at the end of the classroom.

If it weren't for the most critical moment in China, he would have called his parents over directly!

Zhang Xiao took a deep breath, checked his equipment again, and after confirming that it was correct, prepared to open the classroom door.

The moment his fingers came into contact with the wooden door, Zhang Xiao felt a hook behind his navel snap forward with irresistible momentum, and then his feet lifted off the ground and flew up.

It was flying forward like a gust of wind, and I couldn't see anything clearly in front of my eyes. It was like being thrown into a drum washing machine, rolling around like crazy.

The old wooden door seemed to have a magnetic force that stuck your fingers to it.

Even though he was confused, Zhang Xiao roughly understood what happened.

Damn it, Tom, you old coin!

Door key!

As the little wizards watched Zhang Xiao's back gradually disappear, they felt as if their hearts were as heavy as a huge boulder.

They were silent, not knowing what to say, and Harry suddenly said:

"Guys, are we just going to watch like this? Although I don't know what's wrong with Professor Lockhart, Zhang never talks nonsense.

Am I just going to watch him take risks? "

Malfoy said softly: "Zhang seems to have been investigating the secret room during this time. I also asked if he needed help, but he only said that this matter is very dangerous and just let me protect myself."

"But aren't we good friends? It doesn't make sense for him to take risks on his own while we hide behind him, right?" Ron's ears turned red, and he rolled up his sleeves: "We should help him!"

Neville nodded heavily: "Although I don't know anything, at least when the curse flies over, I can stand in front of him!"

Harry stood up directly: "Then what are you waiting for?"

"Are we going to go directly like that? No plan or anything?" Qiu asked in a low voice.

plan?

Almost everyone turned around and looked at Hermione. The little witch's little face tightened, her face turned a little red, and she pursed her lips: "Okay, I do have some immature ideas!"

She leaned forward, and everyone couldn't help but get closer. Hermione said:

"There is no doubt that the monster in the Chamber of Secrets caused the attack. Now the Chamber of Secrets has been opened. According to rumors, only the heir of Slytherin can open it. Isn't that right?"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Hermione's eyes became brighter and brighter: "Now I only have one question, how does Slytherin ensure that only his heir can open the Chamber of Secrets?"

"Blood?" "Some kind of circulating token?" "Some kind of spell?"

Malfoy listened to everyone's discussion and said thoughtfully:

"Why can't we ask the person involved?"

party? What parties?

Only Hermione glanced at Malfoy approvingly: "Yes, this is what I think too. Malfoy said before that the Chamber of Secrets was opened fifty years ago and Hagrid was used as a scapegoat. Although everyone knew that eight It is impossible for a giant eye spider to cause petrification.

But the main reason for Hagrid's expulsion was that a student died. The Ministry of Magic was under great pressure, and the dead student was "

Harry, Ron and Malfoy shouted together:

"Moaning Myrtle!"

Hermione nodded, like a minister of magic, and began to assign tasks to everyone:

"So, we need to split up now. Cedric has a high prestige among the young wizards. Try to restrain them from moving around. You can ask Percy and Penello to cooperate with you.

We trust Chang, but if there's something really wrong with Lockhart, there's a good chance he'll unleash the monster. "

Ron shouted from the side: "If Percy and Penello don't cooperate with you, tell them about the abandoned classroom - kiss me, dear!"

Malfoy also said: "With this badge of the Qingluan Society, Slytherin will obey your orders, and the prefects must also obey the authority of the president!"

Cedric showed a 'very trustworthy' smile and nodded vigorously:

"Don't worry, leave it to me. The relationship between the prefects of Hufflepuff and me is very good. In this case, all the prefects of the four houses will be fine."

Hermione then said to Cho Chang, Davis and Pansy Parkinson:

"You go to Lockhart's office. Davis pretends to go in and ask questions. Qiu, Parkinson, you have to show your admiration for Lockhart, and then ask for autographs and photos. The main task is to confirm Zhang's condition and take turns to go in. "

The three people nodded equally and left.

Looking at the last few people, Hermione took a deep breath: "Let's go to the bathroom on the third floor and ask Myrtle what happened that year."

In the abandoned girls' bathroom on the third floor, Myrtle floated quietly in the air. Since she remembered many things she had forgotten before, the little wizards found that Myrtle was much calmer. She often floated in the air with an expression on her face. Peaceful, seems to be remembering something.

After hearing the noise, Myrtle turned around and showed a peaceful smile that she had never seen before:

"Long time no see, hello."

Several young wizards lowered their heads a little cautiously. The main reason was that this was the female bathroom. Although it was abandoned, they were still a little bit reluctant to let it go. They carefully looked at the surrounding environment. It was very clean and there was nothing wrong with it. Abandoned look.

Seemingly sensing their doubts, Myrtle floated down and said with a smile:

"It's very clean, isn't it? Zhang is really a good man. He said, Myrtle, since you have remembered many things in the past, don't let yourself live like the past. You have to have a new beginning.

Then he cleaned the whole place, and it looks much more comfortable now. "

The little wizard nodded silently. They were a little ashamed. This friend of theirs always seemed to think like an adult. They had never thought of caring about Myrtle's situation, even though Myrtle had always regarded them as friends.

Hermione suppressed her chaotic thoughts and muttered:

"Myrtle, we actually want to know how you died. This question is very rude, but it is very important. Zhang. Zhang may be in danger!"

Myrtle's expression suddenly became serious, and her body shone with a faint white light:

"It's nothing. It's nothing. As long as I can help you and Zhang."

She fell into memories and said in the melancholy and ethereal voice unique to ghosts:

“I died right here – I remember it very clearly.

At that time, Olive Humbe laughed at me for wearing glasses like a four-eyed dog. I was hiding here crying, and suddenly I heard someone coming in.

I heard a boy's voice and it made me really angry, so I opened the door to let him go to the boys' room, and all I remember is a pair of huge yellow eyes."

The little wizards held their breaths and listened nervously to her story. After Myrtle was silent for a while, she added:

"Then I died, and by the way - I remember the boy's words were really weird, it sounded like a hiss."

Hermione and Harry shouted together:

"Parseltongue!"

"Why didn't I think of that? Is there anything more representative of Slytherin than Parseltongue? Everything can be thrown away, but Parseltongue can't!" Hermione's face was flushed with excitement, but she ignored it. The confused little wizard turned to Harry and said:

"Quick, try it, right here! This is the entrance to the secret room!"

Harry nodded, tried hard to calm down the excitement in his heart, closed his eyes and brewed for a while, and made a weird and terrifying hissing sound:

"Open it!"

But nothing happened, Myrtle said quietly:

"Before I finished speaking, Zhang already tried it. He held a round object and made the same hissing sound as you, but nothing happened, and I suggest you not get close to the faucet.

Zhang laid many traps there and asked me to monitor them. "

Malfoy, who was about to walk over to check, immediately retracted.

Several young wizards looked at each other: "Zhang has known this for a long time? But why didn't he tell us?"

"Perhaps he is worried about our safety? You know, Zhang is almost equivalent to a professor." Neville said softly.

His statement was immediately recognized by everyone. The little wizards felt uncomfortable and guilty. Their good friends were facing danger, but they hid behind it.

Ron suddenly held his head and shouted: "Harry, you actually know Parseltongue? This... this is the sign of the heir of Slytherin!"

Harry shrugged: "Who knows, maybe Slytherin and I are related? More than this, I want to know what to do next!"

Everyone turned their attention to Hermione.

Hermione sat cross-legged on the cold floor, putting her index finger on her chin, her little face tensed, thinking hard.

The little wizards looked at her eagerly. After a while, Hermione raised her head:

"There is only one way. Since Zhang has tried it, it proves that the opened entrance is not here, but it must be on campus!"

She turned around and ran outside.

Everyone didn't know what happened, so they had no choice but to follow Hermione and run out.

Just as they arrived at the auditorium, the assigned young wizard reported a desperate situation - Lockhart's office was empty! Even the professors couldn't find Lockhart.

Hermione's face had begun to turn pale. Even the most stupid person would have thought of the answer. Zhang was probably taken away by Lockhart!

Where were you taken? Of course it’s the secret room! Although I don’t know what evil purpose Lockhart has, where else but the Chamber of Secrets?

"Now there is only one way. Although it is very...I don't know how to describe it, it should be useful!" Hermione pursed her lips, and the expression on her face became determined:

"You write to Professor Dumbledore! I'll go find Professor McGonagall!"

McGonagall's mouth almost formed a straight line. She nodded slightly, and her azure eyes stared at Hermione, who also had a pursed mouth, from above her square lenses.

"Miss Granger, what you said is a bit ridiculous. Has Professor Lockhart opened the Chamber of Secrets? Has Zhang been taken away by him?

And what you said - you are willing to use your degree as a guarantee. If Zhang is okay, will you accept being expelled from Hogwarts? "

Hermione was so sad that she almost shed tears, but she still managed to hold back and nodded.

Mag almost laughed angrily. She shook her head and said, "Miss Granger, we will never expel a little wizard just because she comes up with some whimsical ideas, and a degree is not something that can be used for guarantee or bet." s things.

All I can say is that everything you said is incredible. "

Hermione lowered her head and didn't say a word. Only then did Harry and Ron realize what Hermione had told Professor McGonagall. They blocked Hermione behind them and shouted anxiously:

"But professor, this is all true, why can't you try to believe us?"

Malfoy did not make a fuss, but said slowly: "Professor, if the Malfoy family donates a large sum of gold galleons to the school to support this event, would you like to see it?"

Mag said sternly:

"Mr. Malfoy, what do you think of school?"

She put down her arms angrily, turned around and asked Flitwick, who was sitting cross-legged on the auspicious cloud, and Snape, who was standing beside him with his arms folded:

"Filius, Severus, what do you think?"

Flitwick thought for a while and then smiled and said:

"Minerva, I think this is a very interesting idea. Assuming that everything Miss Granger said is true, then this is really a genius idea!

In other words, even if this is just the young wizard's guess, there's no harm in giving it a try, right, Minerva?

But what if it’s true.”

Professor Snape snorted coldly, but did not speak or express any objection.

Professor Flitwick continued: "In any case, their idea of ​​caring about their classmates is worth encouraging. Isn't this what we want our little wizards to learn?

To be honest, I was also a little uneasy not being able to find Lockhart and Chang. "

Professor McGonagall nodded slowly, and she was convinced. The serious and upright professor muttered:

"Okay, let's try this once! No matter whether it succeeds or not, you all stay in the auditorium and are not allowed to go anywhere. This kind of thing is too dangerous. This is the responsibility of professors!"

After speaking, she shook her head and walked forward: "I'm really crazy that I would agree to such an outrageous request."

In the auditorium, the little wizards were still chatting. For many people, the secret room, professors, and principals were very distant things and may have nothing to do with them.

But with Professor McGonagall's order, everything changed.

The students of Hogwarts have never seen so many house elves. These elves who are most familiar with the castle and even know every corner lead the students to the predetermined location with their high-pitched voices.

No one had any complaints, but everyone was extremely excited. This was a very strange sense of participation and the joy of doing something big.

Everyone looked at their watches nervously.

743 people, including house elves, more than 700 people were scattered throughout the castle.

When the pointer pointed to the determined time, everyone opened the red roaring letter in their hands, which the professors copied bit by bit using double copies.

Weird and evil snake language echoes in every corner of the castle!

"Open the secret room!"