Harry Potter and the Secret Treasure

"Don't talk about Fudge, Hagrid, tell me about you and Madam Maxime!" Harry asked, "Ivan said that Dumbledore asked you and Madam Maxime to his office, what does he want you to do?" ?”

"Oh, he found some work for me and Olim..."

"Who is Olim?" Ivan, Harry, and Ron all stared at him in surprise.

"It's Madame Maxime, so it goes without saying!" Hagrid said, seeming a little embarrassed, and hastily shared the rock cakes he brought with everyone, "He hopes to contact the giant and let us do this. Send them a message. Olim will go with me too, and I convinced her that we will work together and set out to find the hidden giant..."

"Where are those giants?" Ivan asked.

"They are near Sicily, which is where the giants were born and where they last survived." Hagrid said, "Don't ask me any more specific things, I won't tell you, you know, I need Confidential."

Sicily belongs to Italy and is the largest and most densely populated island in the Mediterranean, very prosperous.

It's hard to imagine that the giants are hiding in such a place.

But in Muggle mythology, Sicily is indeed famous for producing giants.

It is said that even this name comes from a certain giant in Greek mythology.

This island is very famous both in the Muggle world and in the wizarding world. On the Strait of Messina between Italy and Italy, there is a very well-known siren Scylla. They are distant relatives of mermaids and are extremely dangerous.

When Aiwen was learning the mermaid language, he had seen this information from the library.

Similar to merfolk, sirens also communicate in merfolk's language.

Their upper body is the image of a very beautiful human female, but their barking sound is like a dog barking.

Because they have dog heads around their waists, the number varies, and gradually increases according to their strength, up to six.

Each dog has a long neck with three rows of sharp teeth, and two arms hanging around the waist.

In the past, this kind of sea monster would use singers to confuse and eat lost sailors. However, after the Italian Ministry of Magic and the International Federation of Wizards designated an area to manage special sea monsters, such tragedies occurred more frequently Greatly reduced!

Also, when talking about Sicily and the Kraken, one has to mention Charybdis near them, the maelstrom monster in the mythology.

In the real world, there is indeed a terrifying vortex there, which will appear from time to time, engulfing passing ships...

Chapter 718 Vampire Cedric

Muggles thought it was a natural phenomenon, but it wasn't at all, the maelstrom was magical.

Like the megalithic temple and the sunken ruins in the swamp, there are the ruins left by the ancient warlocks, in the deepest part of the vortex.

The wizards inferred the internal situation of the ruins from the leaked magic power, and concluded that the danger inside was beyond imagination.

Of course, no one knows what the inside of the vortex looks like.

None of those who went in came out alive, not even their bodies were ever found.

In addition to giants, sirens and ancient ruins, the sea between Sicily and Sardinia and Corsica has always been the focus of attention because it is believed to be the site of the famous sunken city of Atlantis.

Atlantis, the most mysterious and controversial lost ancient city in history!

Whether it was really Atlantis is yet to be verified, but that place does have an ancient city sunken under the sea.

At this moment, Ai Wen, who was sitting on the hospital bed, was not clear.

In the near future, he had to enter the ancient city deep under the sea, and encountered trouble beyond imagination...

Harry and Ron were still talking from Hagrid, wanting to know more.

Hagrid was unexpectedly safe this time, and didn't reveal anything, but he couldn't help it soon, and had to find an excuse to say goodbye and leave.

He told everyone that he had an appointment with Madame Maxime for afternoon tea.

The two of them have been developing very fast recently, and the bad news of Voldemort's return may lead to a good thing.

After another week or so, Ivan, Harry, and Ron were allowed to leave the hospital and return to Gryffindor Tower.

During this time, many things have changed again.

First, Cedric came back, but he didn't show up, and his parents came and checked him out.

The speculation becomes reality and Cedric becomes a vampire!

The Diggory couple stayed in Dumbledore's office for a long time before they left, and it was said that they were going to let Cedric go to America.

His current status is not suitable to appear in front of the Ministry of Magic and the public, so he can only go to a place where he doesn't know about it and start over.

The Diggory family has a relative in Forks, a small town in the United States. They are willing to accept Cedric and agree to let him live in the past.

Of course, the main reason they are willing to accept Cedric is because they are all Muggles and don't know anything about the wizarding world.

After Cedric passed, he would be arranged to attend the local Muggle high school in Forks, and he was just the right age.

I hope he can slowly accept his new identity. The magic world in the United States is different from that in Europe. The Magic Congress of the United States and ordinary people are more tolerant of dark creatures. The living conditions of vampires, werewolves and other creatures are much better there.

As for Keresis, there is still not much news from him.

Judging from the news disclosed by Cedric, he and his people are probably planning to return to the Nordic region to do something.

For all the unpleasant things that happened, they didn't have a falling out with Voldemort.

Keresis is probably still expecting that Voldemort, who has successfully recovered his strength, can help them solve that trouble. Vampires also have special uses for Voldemort, so the two parties can return to peace in this weird atmosphere.

In this case, he would naturally not take the initiative to contact Aiwen.

On the second day after the news of Cedric's return was confirmed, Ivan and the others walked into the auditorium and found that it was extremely unusual. The usual decorations on the walls were gone, and it looked very solemn, and the classroom seats were also rare. full of seats.

The real Mad-Eye Moody is now sitting next to Dumbledore, with his wooden legs and magic eyes back in their original positions.

He seemed particularly nervous, jumping up whenever anyone spoke to him.

Poor man, Ivan knew he couldn't be blamed for this.

Moody's ten months of confinement in his crate must have heightened his fears of being attacked.

The seat to his left was vacant, and that was Karkaroff's seat.

No one knew where he was now, or if Voldemort had caught him.

At the long table in Slytherin, most of the Durmstrang students were expressionless, as if they didn't care what happened to the headmaster of their school.

Ivan saw that Malfoy was whispering to a burly student of Durmstrang, and he immediately became alert. Malfoy must know the news of Voldemort's return, and he might even be eager to join the Death Eaters. He is now Walking so close to the other party, are you going to do something? !

On the teacher's table, Madam Maxime was still there, she was sitting next to Hagrid, and the two of them were also talking quietly.

Across the table, sitting next to Professor McGonagall, was Snape.

When Ivan and Harry came in, his eyes stayed on the two of them for a moment.

The expression on his face was elusive, looking as sullen and obnoxious as ever.

If he can come back alive, it means that he has regained Voldemort's trust.

I don't know what price Dumbledore paid to convince Voldemort that Snape was still his own.

As a special agent against Voldemort, Snape was not easy.He had to risk his life and deal with Voldemort and the Death Eaters with great wisdom, pretending that he had never really turned to Dumbledore, but had been lurking like Voldemort himself, waiting for the time.

Now, the auditorium is filled with muffled murmurs of recent events.

Many people were pointing at Ivan and Harry, but when they looked over, they all hurriedly averted their eyes.

Dumbledore did not allow others to ask Ivan and Harry, the depressive atmosphere in the school was almost reaching its limit!

Everyone wants to figure out what happened, not continue to suffer like this.Especially when the scene of Diggory and his wife coming to the school was seen yesterday, the students all speculated that Cedric was dead, otherwise how could there be no news of him for so long.

Cedric was well-liked at school and many people were saddened by the incident.

Especially the Hufflepuff students, the atmosphere on their tables was particularly oppressive, and each of their faces was also the saddest and palest in the entire auditorium.

When Professor Dumbledore stood up from the staff table, the auditorium suddenly fell silent.

"You should all have heard what has happened recently, and I have a lot to say to you all!" said Dumbledore, "first of all about Cedric Diggory, whose parents have just completed his leave of absence... ..."

Chapter 719 Unity

"Yes, he didn't die, but became a vampire!" said Dumbledore, throwing out a big news.

There was a burst of discussion below, and everyone looked at Dumbledore in shock, unable to believe his words.

Cedric actually became a vampire, how could this be possible!

Everyone feels that their brains are not enough, but more shocking news is yet to come.

"Cedric fully embodies the unique qualities of Hufflepuff House. He is a kind and loyal friend, a hard-working student, he advocates fair competition, and is a respectable warrior!" Deng said Bullido continued, "But we can't help but ask, why did such a good person become a vampire? Why did he have to leave his country, leave his family and friends, leave his hometown and start a new life in a new place with a new identity ?”

yeah, why? !

Everyone looked up at Dumbledore, waiting for him to continue.

"Because he was the victim of this unfortunate incident!" Dumbledore stopped and looked at the students below, "This incident was created by Voldemort, he has returned, and he returned with the help of a vampire. To this country!"

There was a nervous murmur in the Great Hall, and everyone stared at Dumbledore in horror and disbelief.

This time the discussions and mutterings lasted for a long time before they gradually fell silent.

"The Ministry of Magic doesn't want me to tell you this," continued Dumbledore. "Some of the parents of my classmates might be shocked by what I did, either because they couldn't believe that Voldemort had really returned, or because they thought I I shouldn't have told you this because you are still young. However, I believe that telling the truth is always better than lying. If we continue to hide the truth, then no one will stand up and fight Voldemort, and the wizarding world will there is no tomorrow!"

At this time, every face in the auditorium turned towards Dumbledore, and shock and fear were written on every face...

There was another whisper. Not everyone could accept Dumbledore's statement of fighting Voldemort. Most of the people around the Slytherin table didn't take it seriously, including Durmstrang. students.

"Speaking of which, I have to mention two more people, Ivan Mason and Harry Potter!"

Many people turned their heads to Ivan and Harry, and then quickly turned back, looking at Dumbledore.

"Ivan and Harry successfully escaped Voldemort's clutches!" Dumbledore said, "The two of them set an example for others. That spirit was shown against Voldemort's majesty. For that, I salute them."

He turned to Ivan and Harry seriously, and many people did the same, and everyone paid respect to Ivan and Harry.

Hearing that the two of them were able to fight Voldemort, most of the students were shocked and admired their courage.

"Although you are still students, even though you can't really go to the battlefield, I hope you can understand that in the face of unprecedented evil, we must unite." Dumbledore continued, "The three years that were forced to end not long ago The Tournament may not have been successful, but its purpose was to enhance and foster mutual understanding within the wizarding community. Given what is happening now, and with Voldemort's return from the dead, that connection is more important than ever."

Dumbledore looked at Madame Maxime and Hagrid, at Fleur, Gabriel and their fellow Beauxbatons.

Finally, he looked at Durmstrang's classmates at the Slytherin table...

Krum was not among them, and he is still being treated at St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Injuries and Injuries.

Under Dumbledore's gaze, the rest of Durmstrang's students looked nervous, even a little scared. They seemed to think that Dumbledore would say something harsh, especially the one who had just talked to Malfoy. That student seemed even more sneaky.

"Every guest in this Great Hall!" said Dumbledore, his eyes resting on Durmstrang's fellow students. "You are always welcome at Hogwarts if you wish. I say to you all again. Again, in light of Voldemort's return from the dead, we are only as strong as we are united, and as weak as we are divided. Voldemort created conflict and enmity so masterfully that we can only fight it if we demonstrate the same unbreakable friendship and trust. As long as Our goals are the same, our hearts are open, and differences in habits and languages ​​will not be an obstacle."

"I do hope I'm mistaken...but I believe we are all going to face dark and difficult times. Some of you in the Great Hall have been directly affected by Voldemort's poison and many families have been torn apart." Deng Bullido said slowly, "We can only succeed in the end if we are united. Please remember today, please remember the unfortunate things that happened recently. When you have to choose between the right way and the shortcut in the future, I hope you can Make the right choice."

The semester is continuing, and there are still four months before the holiday, but everyone obviously feels something unusual.

Unsurprisingly, Dumbledore's speech caused a great sensation, and it spread rapidly outwards centered on Hogwarts.

On the second day, Hogwarts ushered in a rain of owls, and there were thousands of letters, all of which were letters from the parents of the students.

They all expressed shock at Dumbledore's announcement of Voldemort's return, thinking it was incredible.

Not surprisingly, many people were unwilling to believe Dumbledore's words, thinking he was crazy!

The Ministry of Magic and the Daily Prophet have said nothing about this, nor has there been any evidence that Voldemort has actually returned.

They, like Fudge, thought it was a figment of Dumbledore's imagination and accused him of telling the students about it.

Some parents even threatened to take their children away and let them drop out of Hogwarts.

There are only a few who are willing to believe in Dumbledore, most of them are members of the Order of the Phoenix, such as Shu Neville's grandma.

With the help of Hermione, Ivan has sorted out the article about Voldemort's return, and after getting Dumbledore's approval, it is going to be published in the "Hogwarts Wizarding News". I don't know how many people will buy it.

But Aiwen can't take care of this matter now, there are more important things waiting for him to do!

Counting the time, it's time to meet the mermaid sacrifice.

Aiwen wants to give Ravenclaw's crown to the raven, first improve his own strength, and get the key to Ravenclaw's secret treasure.

Chapter 720 A New Journey

Ivan returned to the bottom of the lake again, and it became as quiet as usual.

Neither the just-concluded battle nor the impending return of Voldemort had any effect on the lives of the mermaids.

They gathered, as ever, from the nearby waters, to perform their ancient sacrifices here.

Although they are members of the magic world, mermaids have their own unique and closed life circle.